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All information is subject to
change, and this page will be updated periodically. Please
check the Schedule of Events and Activities for any final updates
and program details when you arrive on campus. |
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last updated 4/30/08 |
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events with required fees. |
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Thursday, May 1 |
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7:30 to 11 a.m. |
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Cecil's Coffee Bar @ The Sagehen Café
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
A full service coffee bar proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee,
with a light breakfast menu. |
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9 a.m. to Midnight |
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Coop Store Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
The store has Pomona College merchandise for sale. |
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9 a.m. to Midnight |
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Coop Fountain Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Fountain sells sandwiches, burgers, shakes, drinks, and
other snacks. |
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11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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The Sagehen Café Open
for Lunch
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup and specialty coffees. |
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Noon to 1 p.m. |
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Women’s Union Luncheon
Walker Hall, Upper Lounge, 700 N. College Way
Alumni are invited to hear presentations by the student winners
of the President’s Prize in Gender and Women’s Studies. Lunch is
complimentary. |
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4:15 to 6 p.m. |
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Economics Department Lecture with Myron
Scholes
Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus Center, 170 E 6th Street
Dr. Myron S. Scholes is Chairman of Platinum Grove Asset
Management, the Frank E. Buck Professor of Finance Emeritus at
the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, and winner
of the Nobel Prize in Economics in 1997. He co-wrote the paper
that resolved one of the greatest financial puzzles ever: how to
price options. His model is known as the Black-Scholes option
pricing model, and it is regarded as the greatest discovery in
finance. (This event has been moved to Wednesday, April 30...
same time and location.) |
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5 to 9 p.m. |
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The Sagehen Café Open
for Dinner
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup and specialty coffees. |
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5:15 to 6:30 p.m. |
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Aerobics Class with Professor of
Psychology Bill banks
Rains Center, Second Floor, MacLeod Room, 220 E Sixth Street
All alumni are welcome. Enter by the east door next to the
football field. |
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5:30 to 7 p.m. |
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Class of 1958 Welcome Reception with
President Oxtoby
President's House, 345 N College Avenue
Members of the 50th reunion class and their guests are
invited to the home of President David and Claire Oxtoby for a
reception. |
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7 p.m. |
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Class of 1958 Welcome Dinner
Richardson Garden, next to Seaver House, 305 N College Ave |
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8 p.m. |
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Pomona College Glee Club Concert
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges), 150 E Fourth
Street Donna M. Di Grazia,
conductor. The Pomona College Glee Club’s program will feature
choral masterworks from the western European classical
tradition, to include works by Brahms, Bruckner, Victoria, Byrd,
Lauridsen, Fauré, Purcell, Rachmaninov and others. |
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8 to 10 p.m. |
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Pomona College Dance Concert
Seaver Theatre, 300 E Bonita Avenue
Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create
thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. Alumni can attend the concert for the student price of $5.
For more information,
call 909-607-4375. |
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8 to 10 p.m. |
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CCLA Film: Election, written by Jim
Taylor '84
Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level,
170 E Sixth Street |
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Friday, May 2 |
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Event |
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6:45 to 7:45 a.m. |
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Pendleton Pool Open
Located south of Harwood Court
Bring your own towels and lock. You must identify yourself as an
Alumni Weekend guest and give the lifeguard a driver’s license
to swim. |
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7:30 to 11 a.m. |
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Cecil's Coffee Bar @ The Sagehen Café
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
A full service coffee bar proudly brewing Peet’s
Coffee, with a light breakfast menu. |
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8 a.m. to Noon |
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Attend Classes
Go back to school with many regular
Pomona classes open to alumni. Pick
up a copy of the class schedule at the registration area at the Seaver
House when you arrive on campus. |
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8 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Rains Center for Sports and Recreation
Open
220 E Sixth Street
Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by the east
door next to the football field. |
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8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Alumni Weekend/Class Reunion
Check-In
Seaver House, 305 N College
Ave
Pick up your registration packets or purchase extra tickets. |
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9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. |
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Coop Store Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
The store has Pomona College merchandise for sale. |
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9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. |
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Coop Fountain Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Fountain sells sandwiches, burgers, shakes, drinks, and
other snacks. |
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9:30 to 9:45 a.m. |
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Alumni Symposium:
Welcome
Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus Center, 170 E Sixth Street |
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9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Pomona College Museum of Art Open
Montgomery Art Center, 330 N College Avenue
The Museum is featuring the innovative work of acclaimed
light and space artist James Turrell '65. |
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9:45 to 11 a.m. |
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Alumni Symposium:
Nobody Cares About Your Little Story!
Melissa Jo Peltier '83
Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus Center, 170 E Sixth Street |
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10 a.m. to Noon |
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Art and Art History
Department Alumni
Reception
Montgomery Art Center, 330 N College Avenue
Alumni are invited to stop by for food and drinks and to
meet current faculty and students. |
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11 a.m. to Noon |
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Alumni Symposium:
So! Who's the Next Steve Carell?
Allison Jones '77
Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus Center, 170 E Sixth Street |
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11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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Haldeman Pool Open
Located east of Rains Center
Bring your own towels and lock. You must identify yourself as an
Alumni Weekend guest and give the lifeguard a driver’s license
to swim. |
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11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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The Sagehen Café Open
for Lunch
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup and specialty coffees. |
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11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous
Smith Campus Center, Room 212, 170 E Sixth
Street
Open meetings will be held at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. |
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11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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International Relations Colloquium Lunch
Presentation
Oldenborg Center, South Dining Hall, 350 N. College Way
Come enjoy lunch at Oldenborg and view the latest student media
projects produced in Oldenborg conversation classes. Cost: $5
(cash only) |
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11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
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Lunch at Oldenborg Language Tables
Oldenborg Center, Dining Hall, 350 N. College Way
Enjoy lunch in the Oldenborg Dining Hall at your favorite
language table and practice your Bulgarian, Cantonese, Chinese,
French, German, Hawaiian, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, Korean, Russian
and Spanish. Cost: $5 (cash only) |
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Noon to 1:15 p.m. |
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Luncheon
Edmunds Ballroom, Smith Campus Center, 170 E Sixth Street
A Mexican buffet open to all. |
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Noon to 4 p.m. |
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Pendleton Pool Open
Located south of Harwood Court
Bring your own towels and lock. You must identify yourself as an
Alumni Weekend guest and give the lifeguard a driver’s license
to swim. |
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12:15 p.m. |
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Friday Noon Concert
Lyman Hall, Thatcher Music Building, 340 N College Avenue
Quartet Eupohria: Rachel Vetter Huang, violin; Jonathan
Wright, violin; Cynthia Fogg, viola; Tom Flaherty, cello. Music
by Mozart and Haydn. |
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1:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
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Alumni Symposium:
The Other Side of Oscar
Ric Robertson '78
Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus Center, 170 E Sixth Street |
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1:30 to 3 p.m. |
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Career Development Office (CDO) Open House
Smith Campus Center, Main level, Room 148, 170 E Sixth
Street
The award-winning CDO offers a palette of alumni career services
and ways for alumni to interact with current students to develop
a bridge from life at Pomona College to life after graduation.
Whether you are thinking about a career transition or ways that
you can assist other Sagehens, you are invited to stop by and
meet the staff, receive an Alumni Career Services brochure, and
peruse one of the nation’s largest and most current resource
libraries. The entire staff looks forward to meeting you. |
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2 to 3 p.m. |
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Anthropology Department Reception
Hahn Building, Room 213, 420 N. Harvard Avenue
Alumni are invited to stop by for food and drinks and to
meet current faculty and students. |
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2 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Office of Community & Multicultural
Programs Open House
Hahn Volunteer Center, Smith Campus Center, Room 228,
170 E Sixth Street
The College has been diligent in institutionalizing its
commitment to the communities closest to the College. Alumni are
invited to come by to learn more about how faculty, staff and
students have been working with local communities. Light
refreshments will be available. |
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2 to 4 p.m. |
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English Department Alumni
Reception
Ena Thompson Reading Room, Crookshank Hall, 140 W
Sixth Street
Alumni are invited to stop by for food and drinks and to
meet current faculty and students. |
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2 to 4 p.m. |
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Psychology Department Senior Thesis
Presentations
Lincoln Building, First Floor, 647 N College Way
Alumni are invited to listen to current seniors present
their senior theses. Reception to follow. |
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2:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Pomona in Peru: Summer Volunteer Work &
Research in Chijnaya
Hahn Building, Room 214, 420 N. Harvard Avenue
Panel Discussion with slides by 2006 and 2007 student
volunteers. Moderated by Professor Ralph Bolton '61. |
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2:30 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Alumni Symposium:
Visual Effects: In Touch with Unreality
Bill Taylor '66
Rose Hills Theatre, Smith Campus Center, 170 E Sixth Street |
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3 to 4 p.m. |
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Careers in Computer Science
Edmunds Building, Room 101, 185 E Sixth Street
A panel of alumni will discuss their various careers in
Computer Science. Alumni are welcome to attend. |
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3 to 4:15 p.m. |
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Aerobics Class with Professor of
Psychology Bill banks
Rains Center, Second Floor, MacLeod Room, 220 E Sixth Street
All alumni are welcome. Enter by the east door next to the
football field. |
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3 to 4:30 p.m. |
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Asian American Resource Center Reception
Smith Campus Center, Suite 240, 170 E Sixth Street
Light refreshments will be served at the annual AARC
Reception, co-sponsored by Asian-American Alumni. |
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3 to 4:30 p.m. |
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Chemistry Department Wine and Cheese Reception
Seaver North, Student Commons (Room 106), 645 N
College Avenue
Alumni are invited to stop by to meet current department
faculty and students. At 4 p.m., a special tribute will be made
to Jo Grodsky, stockroom manager, who will be retiring this May
after 23 years at the College. |
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3 to 5 p.m. |
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Biology
Department Alumni
Reception
Biology Lounge (Room 101), Seaver Biology Building,
155 W Sixth Street
Alumni are invited to stop by for food, drinks and
faculty-led lab tours. |
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3 to 5 p.m. |
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Geology
Department Alumni
Reception
Woodford Geology Library (Room 234), Edmunds Building,
185 E Sixth Street
Alumni are invited to stop by for food and drinks and to
meet current faculty and students. |
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3 to 5 p.m. |
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Queer Resource Center (QRC) Open House
Walton Commons, 395 E Sixth Street
Take a break from the activities to reunite with queers
and allies from your past and meet some of the current QRC
staff. Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome. |
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3:30 to 4:30 p.m. |
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How Do Students Get Into Pomona College
These Days?
Sumner Hall, Main Floor, 333 N College Way
A brief presentation by Bruce Poch, Vice President and
Dean of Admissions, will highlight this Admissions Office open
house, where alumni can meet current admissions staff members.
Former admissions interns and interviewers are especially
invited to attend. |
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3:30 to 5 p.m. |
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Dance Program Alumni Tea/Reception
Pendleton Dance Center, Downstairs Dance Studio, 210 E Second
Street
Any alumni who were involved in the dance program are
invited to an afternoon tea and reception with Jan Hypes and Meg
Jolley '73. Tapes of past Dance Concerts will be available for
viewing. |
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3:30 to 5 p.m. |
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Math Department Reception
Harry's Room (Millikan 209), 610 N College Avenue
Math alumni are invited to meet current Math department
faculty, students and staff. |
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3:30 to 5 p.m. |
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Physics and Astronomy Department Panel
Discussion and Reception
Physics Department Office, Millikan 134, 610 N College Avenue
Physics and Astronomy alumni are invited to meet current department
faculty, students and staff at a panel discussion on "What can
you do with a B.A. in physics besides go to grad school?"
followed by a reception at the east entrance to the Andrew
Science Building. |
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3:30 to 5 p.m. |
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Women's Union Reception
Upper Walker Lounge, Walker Hall, 700 N College Way
Co-hosted with the Gender and Women's Studies Program. |
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4 p.m. |
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1957-2007 50th Anniversary Rugby
Celebration
Home of Wally Cox, Rugby Coach, 935 N Indian Hill
Boulevard
All current and alumni rugby players are invited to honor
the "geezer ruggers" from 1957-2007 at this barbecue and drink down. For more
information e-mail Tony Lynds
'58. |
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4 p.m. |
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Fraternity Pole Sit Begins
Walker Beach, 700 N College Way
Members of the Sigma Tau fraternity begin a 48-hour pole
sit to raise money for The House of Ruth. Donations are welcome. |
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4 to 5 p.m. |
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Alumni Symposium:
Penguins on an Ice Floe
Robert Towne '56
Seaver Theatre, Main Stage, 300 E. Bonita Avenue |
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4 to 5 p.m. |
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Computer Science Department Reception
Edmunds Building, Room 227, 185 E Sixth Street
Alumni are invited to meet current CS faculty and
students and check out the department's new facilities in the
Edmunds Building. |
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4 to 5 p.m. |
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Economics and PPE Reception
Carnegie Building, Second Floor Lobby, 425 N College
Avenue
Alumni are invited to a reception with the Economic
Department and the Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
Program. Meet current faculty and students, and pass along your
well wishes to retiring faculty members Hans Palmer and Frank
Wykoff. |
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4 to 5 p.m. |
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Psychology Department Alumni Reception
Lincoln Building, First Floor, 647 N College Way
Alumni are invited to meet current Psychology faculty and
students at a reception in the new Lincoln Building. This
reception is preceded by senior thesis presentations. |
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4 to 5 p.m. |
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Sociology Alumni
Reception
Hahn Building, Second Floor, 420 N Harvard Avenue
Alumni are invited to stop by for food and drinks and to
meet current faculty and students. |
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4 to 5:30 p.m. |
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Language Departments Reception
Foreign Language Resource Center, Mason Hall, Room 101, 550 N Harvard Avenue
All alumni are welcome to come and meet language faculty
and current Oldenborg language residents. Enjoy snacks and
drinks in the newly renovated Mason Hall. |
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5 to 6:30
p.m. |
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Alumni Vintner Wine Tasting
Frary Dining Hall, 347 E Sixth Street
Come mingle and enjoy wines from our featured alumni vintners:
Cathy Corison '75, Corison Winery
Hailey Phelps Anderson '07, Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Patrick Campbell '70, Laurel Glen Vineyards
Donn
Chappellet '53, Chappellet Winery
Sean '03 and Nate '99
Gilbert, Gilbert Cellars
Mike '84 and Kendall '84 Officer,
Carlisle Winery
Tony Soter '74, Soter Vineyards
James Gullett
'70, Vino Noceto Winery
Norman Silverman '58, Silver Pines
Vineyards
John Thornton '53, Thornton Winery
Complimentary to all Alumni Weekend
registrants. |
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5 to 9 p.m. |
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The Sagehen Café Open
for Dinner
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup and specialty coffees. |
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5:30
to 6:30 p.m. |
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Shabbat Service
McAlister Center, 919 N Columbia |
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6:30
to 10 p.m. |
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Infant/Toddler Care Program
United Church of Christ, 233 W Harrison Avenue
Advance reservations are required. |
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7 p.m. |
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Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company
Concert - "Celebrating 10 years of Dance"
Bridges Auditorium (Big Bridges), 450 N College Way
The company will feature traditional Ballroom, Latin, and
American style dances, including their award-winning Harry
Potter Standard Medley. Tickets: $10 for alumni. |
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7 to 8:30 p.m. |
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All Class Reunion Dinner with President David Oxtoby
Voelkel Gymnasium, Rains Center, 220 E Sixth Street
Come join fellow alumni for an International buffet dinner with
beer and wine. Reunion classes will have designated tables, and
President David Oxtoby will be speaking at 8 p.m. |
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7 to 9 p.m. |
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CCLA Film: Election, written by Jim
Taylor '84
Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level,
170 E Sixth Street |
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8 p.m. |
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Pomona College Dance Concert
Seaver Theatre, 300 E Bonita Avenue
Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create
thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. Alumni can attend the concert for the student price of $5.
For more information,
call 909-607-4375. |
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9 p.m. SHARP |
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Visit the Turrell Skyspace
Draper Courtyard, Lincoln/Edmunds Buildings, 647 N
College Way
Join Professor of Art History and Director of the Pomona
College Museum, Kathleen Howe, to see the short 4-minute light
display at the new Skyspace. |
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9 to 11 p.m. |
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All Class Social Time
Doms Lounge, Smith Campus Center, Lower Level, 170 E
Sixth Street
Mix and mingle with other alumni in this lovely new student
social space. Complimentary to all Alumni Weekend registrants. |
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10 p.m. to Midnight |
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CCLA Film: Election, written by Jim
Taylor '84
Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level,
170 E Sixth Street |
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Saturday, May 3
ALUMNI DAY |
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8 a.m. |
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Fun Run, sponsored by the Class of ‘73
Rains Center, 220 E Sixth Street
Join Gordon Burck ‘73 at the west doors of the Rains Center,
facing the Quad, for a 5K Fun Run around campus. A map will be
provided. The dedicated can try extra laps; walkers are welcome
as well. The Rains Center dressing rooms will be open by 9 a.m.,
following the run. |
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8 to 10:30 a.m. |
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Cecil's Waffle "BeakFest"
Marston Quad
Complimentary to all Alumni Weekend registrants. |
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8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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Cecil's Coffee Bar @ The Sagehen Café
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
A full service coffee bar proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee. |
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9 to 10:15 a.m. |
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Class Reunion Photos
Steps of Big Bridges
Check the Class Photo Schedule in your program booklet when you
arrive on campus for the exact time of your class
photo. |
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Alumni Weekend/Class Reunion
Check-In
Main Registration Tent, Marston Quad (east side)
All alumni should pick up their packets or purchase meal
tickets. |
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9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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Childrens' Bounce House
Marston Quad
The one place where it's OK for your kids to bounce off the
walls. |
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9 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. |
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Coop Store Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
The store has Pomona College merchandise for sale. |
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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Pomona College Museum of Art Open
Montgomery Art Center, 330 N College Avenue
The Museum is featuring the innovative work of acclaimed
light and space artist James Turrell '65. |
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10:30 a.m. to Noon |
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Alumni Symposium:
On Directing: From Pomona to Hollywood
Sylvain White '98
Seaver Theatre, Main Stage, 300 E. Bonita Avenue |
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10:30 a.m. to Noon |
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5-College
Campus Bus Tours
Bus Stop Tent, Marston Quad (southeast corner)
Buses depart periodically for this guided 20-minute
five-college tour with emeriti and staff guides. |
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11 a.m. |
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Men's Baseball Game Doubleheader vs.
LaVerne
The field is located behind Big Bridges and south of
the football field. |
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11 a.m. |
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Women's Tennis NCAA Tournament
Pauley Tennis Courts
Cheer on the Sagehens as they battle Chapman University or
UT Tyler in the 2nd Round of the NCAA Regionals. The Regional
Finals will be on Sunday at 3 p.m. |
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11 a.m. to Noon |
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Black Alumni Reception
Smith Campus Center, Hart Room (Room 201), Second Level, 170
E Sixth Street
Join other Black alumni, students and faculty to discuss your
Pomona experiences and share ideas for future Black alumni
programs and events. |
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11 a.m. to Noon |
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Latino Alumni Mixer
Chicano Studies Suite, Lincoln Building, Room 1114, 647 N
College Way
Interested in mixing with Pomona Latino alumni from across the
generations? Find out how we can grow, strengthen and expand our
Pomona College Latina Familia. We will be joined by senior
students for a special presentation. |
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11 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
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Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous
Smith Campus Center, Room 212, Second Level, 170 E Sixth
Street
Open meetings will be held at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. |
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11 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
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Rains Center for Sports and Recreation
Open
220 E Sixth Street
Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by the east
door next to the football field. |
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11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. |
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Pomona College Band Concert
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges), 150 E Fourth Street
Stephen Klein, conductor; Linda Gall Silva, clarinet;
Christine Moore, cornet. Music
by Holst, Maslanka, Rossini, Ticheli, and others. |
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Noon to 1:30 p.m. |
$ |
Alumni
Picnic Lunch
Marston Quad
Lunch on Marston Quad, including many emeriti faculty
members under a special tent. A limited number of meals may be
available for walk-ins. Purchase tickets at the Registration
tent on Marston Quad. Also, the Pomona Plan group is
offering a special dessert treat, “Frozen Assets!" Come to enjoy
your very own! |
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Noon to 4 p.m. |
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Pendleton Pool Open
Located south of Harwood Court
Bring your own towels and lock. You must identify yourself as an
Alumni Weekend guest and give the lifeguard a driver’s license
to swim. |
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Noon to 1:30 a.m. |
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Coop Fountain Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Fountain sells sandwiches, burgers, shakes, drinks, and
other snacks. |
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1 p.m. |
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Alumni Rugby Game
Linde Athletic Field, east side of Harvey Mudd College
campus
All alumni ruggers welcome. |
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1 to 2:30 p.m. |
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Alumni Tennis Mixer
Rogers Courts (Memorial Gym, in case of rain)
Tennis, food and socializing. Everyone welcome. Please
RSVP to lbeckett@pomona.edu
or 909-621-8428. |
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1:15 to 2:15 p.m. |
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5-College
Campus Bus Tours
Bus Stop Tent, Marston Quad (southeast corner)
Buses depart periodically for this guided 20-minute
five-college tour with emeriti and staff guides. |
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1:15 to 2:30 p.m. |
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Alumni Symposium:
Movies: Where Are We Now?
Bob Bassett '63 and David Ward '67
Seaver Theatre, Main Stage, 300 E. Bonita Avenue |
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1:30
to 2:30 p.m. |
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Pomona College Glee Club Concert
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges), 150 E Fourth
Street Donna M. Di Grazia,
conductor. The Pomona College Glee Club’s program will feature
choral masterworks from the western European classical
tradition, to include works by Brahms, Bruckner, Victoria, Byrd,
Lauridsen, Fauré, Purcell, Rachmaninov and others. |
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2:45 to 3:30 p.m. |
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Traditional Parade of Classes
with the Balinese Gamelan Performing
Marston Quad
Gather at your class reunion tent for this parade around
Marston Quad to Big Bridges. Transportation will be available for those
needing assistance. |
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3:30 to 4:15 p.m. |
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Through
the Gates: Celebrating Pomona
Bridges Auditorium (Big Bridges), 450 N College Way
Program includes remarks from President David W. Oxtoby,
recognition of Bob Herman '51, Alumni Distinguished Service
Award recipient, and Janelle Lin '00, Inspirational Young Alumni
Award recipient, a special
“Over the Years” alumni slide show with class gift results, and
the Ceremony of the Flame. Alumni Association President
Carlos Garcia '73, presiding. |
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4:30 p.m. |
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Reception for
Bob Herman '51, Alumni Distinguished Service Award Recipient
Upstairs Lobby, Bridges Auditorium (Big Bridges), 450 N
College Way |
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4:30 to 5:30 p.m. |
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Celebrate with Leonard Pronko -- 50 Years
of Teaching at Pomona College
Seaver Theatre Courtyard, 300 E. Bonita Avenue
Join us for an informal reception celebrating Professor Leonard
Pronko’s 50 years of teaching at Pomona College. All of his
students... past and present... are invited. Sponsored by the
Department of Theatre & Dance and The Druids. For more
information, call 909-621-8186. |
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4:30 to 6:30 p.m. |
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The Wash Party
Sontag Greek Theatre (The Wash)
Fun for all ages – live music by Libbie Schrader '01, libations (featuring
Dale Bros. beer brewed by Curt Dale ’80), refreshments and conversations! Complimentary
to all Alumni Weekend registrants. |
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5
to 10 p.m. |
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Infant/Toddler Care Program
United Church of Christ, 233 W Harrison Avenue
Advance reservations are required. |
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7 p.m. |
$ |
Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company
Concert - "Celebrating 10 years of Dance"
Bridges Auditorium (Big Bridges), 450 N College Way
The company will feature traditional Ballroom, Latin, and
American style dances, including their award-winning Harry
Potter Standard Medley. Tickets: $10 for alumni. |
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7 to 10 p.m. |
$ |
Class Reunion Dinners
various locations around campus
See the Where is My Class? section of your program booklet
when you arrive on campus for individual class reunion dinner
information. Some tickets for dinner may still be available.
Check at the registration area when you arrive on campus. |
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8 to 10 p.m. |
$ |
Pomona College Dance Concert
Seaver Theatre, 300 E Bonita Avenue
Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create
thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. Alumni can attend the concert for the student price of $5.
For more information,
call 909-607-4375. |
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8 to 10 p.m. |
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CCLA Film: Election, written by Jim
Taylor '84
Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level,
170 E Sixth Street |
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Sunday, May 4 |
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Event |
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8 to 10:30 a.m. |
$ |
Alumni Champagne Brunch
Richardson Garden, next to Seaver House, 305 N College Ave
Open to all alumni. A time for bidding farewell until your
next reunion. |
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8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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Cecil's Coffee Bar @ The Sagehen Café
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
A full service coffee bar proudly brewing Peet’s Coffee. |
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9 to 10:30 a.m. |
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Reflections on a Campus Book Signing
Richardson Garden, next to Seaver House, 305 N College Ave
Author Marjorie Harth, Director Emerita of the Pomona
College Museum of Art, will be signing copies of
Pomona College: Reflections on a Campus, a new book,
which provides a beautiful, complete and informative history of
the Pomona College campus. Books will be available for purchase
for $60. |
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9:30 to 10 a.m. |
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Memorial Convocation
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges), 150 E Fourth Street
Honors those alumni, trustees, faculty, staff, and students
who have passed away in the last year. This short service is
appropriate for people of all ages and features songs by the
Pomona College Glee Club. A list of those to be remembered
will be included in your registration packet when you arrive on
campus. |
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9:30 a.m. |
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Catholic Mass
McAlister Center, 919 N Columbia |
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10:30 a.m. |
$ |
Nu Alpha Phi Brunch
Frank Dining Hall, Blue Room, 260 E Bonita Avenue
Advanced reservations are required. |
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10:30 a.m. |
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Fun Run and Reception for Pat Mulcahy '66
Rains Center, 220 E Sixth Street
Join recently retired Physical Education Professor and former
men's cross country and track and field coach Pat Mulcahy '66
for a fun run around campus followed by a reception at 11 a.m.
at the Rains Center. |
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11 a.m. |
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Protestant Christian Worship
McAlister Center, 919 N Columbia |
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11 a.m. to Midnight |
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Rains Center for Sports and Recreation
Open
220 E Sixth Street
Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by the east
door next to the football field. |
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Noon to 4 p.m. |
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Pendleton Pool Open
Located south of Harwood Court
Bring your own towels and lock. You must identify yourself as an
Alumni Weekend guest and give the lifeguard a driver’s license
to swim. |
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Noon to Midnight |
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Coop Store Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
The store has Pomona College merchandise for sale. |
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Noon to Midnight |
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Coop Fountain Open
Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E Sixth Street
Fountain sells sandwiches, burgers, shakes, drinks, and
other snacks. |
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1 to 5 p.m. |
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Pomona College Museum of Art Open
Montgomery Art Center, 330 N College Avenue
The Museum is featuring the innovative work of acclaimed
light and space artist James Turrell '65. |
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2 p.m. |
$ |
Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company
Concert - "Celebrating 10 years of Dance"
Bridges Auditorium (Big Bridges), 450 N College Way
The company will feature traditional Ballroom, Latin, and
American style dances, including their award-winning Harry
Potter Standard Medley. Tickets: $10 for alumni. |
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2 to 4 p.m. |
$ |
Pomona College Dance Concert
Seaver Theatre, 300 E Bonita Avenue
Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create
thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. Alumni can attend the concert for the student price of $5.
For more information,
call 909-607-4375. |
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2 to 4 p.m. |
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CCLA Film: Election, written by Jim
Taylor '84
Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level,
170 E Sixth Street |
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3 p.m. |
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Women's Tennis NCAA Tournament Regional
Finals
Pauley Tennis Courts |
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4 p.m. |
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Fraternity Pole Sit Concludes
Walker Beach, 700 N College Way
Members of the Sigma Tau fraternity conclude their
48-hour pole sit to raise money for The House of Ruth. |
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7:30 p.m. |
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Catholic Mass
McAlister Center, 919 N Columbia |
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8 p.m. |
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Pomona College Band Concert
Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges), 150 E Fourth Street
Stephen Klein, conductor; Linda Gall Silva, clarinet;
Christine Moore, cornet. Music
by Holst, Maslanka, Rossini, Ticheli, and others. |
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$ - denotes
events which require additional fees. All other activities are
included in your registration fee or provided free of charge
by the College.
All information is subject to
change, and this page will be updated periodically. Please
check the Schedule of Events and Activities for any final updates
and program details when you arrive on campus. |