Alumni Weekend 2012 - General Schedule
Registration & Check-In Information
Registered participants can pick up their registration packets and meal
passes during any of the following registration times. Participants who did not
pre-register may register and purchase available meal tickets during these times
as well. To register now, click here.
Thursday, April 26
1-5 p.m.
Seaver House
Friday, April 27
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Seaver House
Saturday, April 28
8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Marston Quad, under Registration Tent
All information is subject to change, and this schedule will be updated periodically. Please check the Schedule of Events and Activities for any final updates and program details when you arrive on campus.
Last updated 2/7/12
$ - Indicates events with required fees.
| Thursday April 26, 2012 |
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| 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | $ | Cecil's Coffee Bar @ The Sagehen Café A full service coffee bar proudly pouring Peet's Coffee, with a light breakfast menu. Sagehen Café, Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
| 8 a.m. - Midnight | Rains Center for Sports and Recreation Open Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by east door next to football field. 220 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 9 a.m. - Midnight | Coop Store Open The store has Pomona College merchandise for sale. Alumni wearing their reunion name tags will qualify for a discount on select merchandise. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 9 a.m. - Midnight | $ | Coop Fountain Open Fountain sells coffee sandwiches, burgers, shakes, drinks, and other snacks. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | $ | Sagehen Café Open for Lunch Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup, and specialty coffees. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Haldeman Pool
Open 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. Located east of Rains Center. |
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| 11:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | $ | Women’s Union Luncheon The Women's Union Thursday Noon Lunch Series presents their weekly lecture series. Alumni are invited to hear presentations by the student winners of the President's Prize in Gender and Women's Studies. A complimentary lunch is served at 11:30 and the talk begins at noon. Walker Hall, Upper Lounge, 700 N. College Way. |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Pomona College
Museum of Art Open Montgomery Art Center, 330 N. College Avenue. |
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| 1 - 5 p.m. | Alumni Weekend Registration at the Seaver House Pre-registered participants can pick up their registration packets and meal passes during any of the following registration times. Participants who did not pre-register may register and purchase available meal tickets during these times as well. |
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| 3 - 6 p.m. | Pendleton Pool Open Bring your own towel and lock. You must identify yourself as an Alumni Weekend guest and give the lifeguard a driver's license to swim. Located south of Harwood Court. |
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| 5 - 7 p.m. | Pomona College
Museum "Art After Hours" Montgomery Art Center, 330 N. College Avenue. |
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| 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Class of 1962 Welcome Reception Hosted by President David & Claire Oxtoby Members of the 50th reunion class and their guests are invited to the home of President David and Claire Oxtoby for a reception. President's House, 345 N. College Avenue. |
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| 6 p.m. | $ | The Pomona Student Union (PSU)
Annual Dinner and "Media Empires" panel discussion Alumni are invited to dine with currents students to hear about life on campus and share stories of Pomona memories. Immediately following the dinner there will be a panel discussion on the consolidation of media in the 21st century. A group of experts will discuss the pros and cons of our current media system, approaching specifically the questions of whether and how conglomerations limit the scope of information available to the electorate, possibly distorting the purpose of the media in a democratic state. Cost: $15, payable by cash or check at the door or click here to register in advance. Frank Hall, Blue Room, 260 E. Bonita Avenue. |
| 6 - 11 p.m. | A Night with
Physics in the Arts The Second Annual “Physics Phestival” featuring students’ projects, performing artists, watercolor and sketch exhibits, Physics with Water presentations, Contra Dancing with Professor Moore, music sponsored by KSPC, and a live band featuring Professor Whitaker. Sontag Greek Theater. |
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| 7 p.m. | Class of 1962 Welcome Dinner Richardson Garden, next to Seaver House, 305 N. College Avenue. |
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| 8 p.m. | Pomona College Glee Club Spring Concert Donna M. Di Grazia, conductor. Bridges Hall of Music (Little Bridges), 150 E. Fourth Street. |
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| 8 - 10 p.m. | $ | Pomona College Dance Concert Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. The Box Office is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 909-607-4375. 300 E. Bonita Avenue, Seaver Theatre. |
| Friday April 27, 2012 |
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| 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Rains Center for Sports and Recreation Open Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by east door next to football field. 220 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 8 a.m. - Noon | Attend Classes Go back to school with many regular Pomona classes open to alumni. Class schedules will be available at the registration area at the Seaver House. |
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| 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Alumni Weekend/Class Reunion Check-In Pick up your registration packets or purchase extra tickets. Seaver House, 305 N. College Avenue (corner of College Avenue and Bonita). |
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| 9 - 1:30 a.m. | $ | Coop Store and Fountain Open |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Pomona College Museum of Art Open Montgomery Art Center, 330 N. College Avenue. |
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| 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | $ | Sagehen Café Open for Lunch Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup, and specialty coffees. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous Open meetings will be held at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. Smith Campus Center, Second Level, Room 212, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Haldeman Pool
Open 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. Located east of Rains Center. |
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| 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Luncheon
Honoring Retiring Art Professor Sheila Pinkel Alumni are invited to join students, faculty and staff in honoring Professor Pinkel's many years of dedicated scholarship and teaching. LeBus Court, 145 Bonita Ave. |
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| 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. | $ | Lunch at Oldenborg Language Tables Enjoy lunch in the Oldenborg Dining Hall at your favorite language table and practice speaking. Language schedule is at http://oldenborg.pomona.edu/language-programming/tables/ Cost: $6 (cash only). Oldenborg Center, Dining Hall, 350 N. College Way. |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | $ | Alumni
Buffet Lunch Join other alumni and friends for an informal buffet lunch. Edmunds Ballroom, Smith Campus Center. 170 E. Sixth Street |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | Pendleton Pool Open 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. Located south of Harwood Court. |
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| 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. |
Daring Minds Faculty Lecture Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 1:30 p.m. | Islamic
Prayer - McAlister Center Alumni are invited for prayer services at the McAlister Center, 919 N Columbia Ave. |
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| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Career Development Office (CDO) Open House 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. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, Room 148, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | New North
Campus Residence Hall Tours Come see these wonderful new all-suite facilities. Meet on Amherst Avenue north of Sixth Street between the two buildings. |
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| 1:30 - 5 p.m. | Academic and
Administrative Departmental Open Houses Various departments across campus will open their doors to welcome back alumni and guests. |
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| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Sagehen Career
Connections on the Quad Stop by Marston Quad to mingle with Pomona alumni working in similar careers and chat with students interested in your field. Meet new colleagues and reconnect with old friends at this low-key networking opportunity. Tents will be marked with four general fields – Business, Law, Medicine and Non-profit/Education – feel free to wander through and talk with fellow Sagehens! |
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| 2 - 5:00 p.m. | Retirement Reception honoring Catalin Mitescu Join other alumni, faculty, students and staff for a reception honoring Professor Mitescu's years of dedicated service here a the College. Smith Campus Center, Doms Lounge, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Art at Pomona Join the campus community in a discussion about the College's rich art legacy. Thomas Crow ’69 will host a roundtable discussion with artists from the "Part 3, It Happened at Pomona" exhibition and current studio faculty. Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 2:45 - 4 p.m. | Daring Minds
Lecture Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 3 p.m. | Sagehens
Baseball Game vs. La Verne Come cheer on the Sagehens as they take on the University of La Verne Leopards. Baseball Field, east of Big Bridges. |
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| 3 - 6 p.m. | Pendleton Pool
Open 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. Located south of Harwood Court. |
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| 5 pm | Fulbright Reception The 5-C Fulbright reception will take place at the home of Professor Nigel Boyle. 601 W. 11th Street, Claremont. |
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| 5 - 6:30 p.m. | $ | Alumni Vintner Wine Tasting Come mingle and enjoy wines from our featured alumni vintners. Cost: $10 per person. Frary Dining Hall, 347 E. Sixth Street. |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | $ | Sagehen Café Open for Dinner Enjoy a sandwich, pasta, salad, soup, and specialty coffees. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth. Street. |
| 5 - 10 p.m. | The Children's
School at CMC Child Care Program Advance reservations are required and can made along with your Alumni Weekend registration. The Children’s School on CMC’s campus will provide care for children ages 2-12. Parents will need to drop off children at 5:00 p.m. and pick them up no later than 10:00 p.m. A boxed dinner will be provided for each child. The Children’s School, Claremont McKenna College, 654 E. Sixth Street. |
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5:30 p.m. - Services 6:30 p.m. - Dinner |
Shabbat Services & Dinner - McAlister Center Alumni are invited for Shabbat Services and Dinner. If you plan to attend the dinner, please RSVP to the Chaplains' Office at (909) 621-8685. 919 N. Columbia Ave. |
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| 6:30 - 10 p.m. | $ | Infant/Toddler Care Program Advance reservations are required and can made along with your Alumni Weekend registration. To reach the infant/toddler care program, call (909) 625-3810. Enter by the stairs on southwest corner of the church off Harrison Avenue. Room is on the second level. United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Avenue. |
| 7 p.m. | $ | Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company Concert The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company proudly presents their 14th annual Spring Concert featuring 110 dancers from the 5C's and CGU. This show will touch your heart and make you want to dance! Tickets are $10 for general admission. |
| 7 - 8:30 p.m. | $ | All-Class Dinner with President David W. Oxtoby Come join fellow alumni for a buffet dinner with beer and wine. Reunion classes will have designated tables and a slide show featuring Metate photos from each reunion class will be shown. Tickets may be available at the door for $25, depending on pre-sales. Voelkel Gymnasium, Rains Center, 220 E. Sixth Street. |
| 7 - 9 p.m. | CCLA Film Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theater |
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| 8 - 10 p.m. | $ | Pomona College Dance Concert Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. The Box Office is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for alumni. For more information, call 909-607-4375. 300 E. Bonita Avenue, Seaver Theatre. |
| 8:45 p.m. | The Power of Stars Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Bryan Penprase will give a planetarium show at the Millikan Planetarium. The show will highlight models of the universe from cultures around the world, and will then summarize the development of our modern cosmology from a historical perspective. Professor Penprase will be available to answer questions about cosmology and his book "The Power of Stars". Millikan Planetarium, 610 N. College Ave |
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| 9 - 11 p.m. | After-Dinner Social Time Mix and mingle with other alumni in this lovely student social space. Complimentary to all Alumni Weekend registrants. Smith Campus Center, Doms Lounge, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 9 - Midnight | Late Night Party at Harvey Mudd College |
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| 10 p.m. - Midnight | CCLA Film Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| Saturday April 28, 2012
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| 8 -10:00 a.m. | Cecil's Waffle "BeakFast" Complimentary for Alumni Weekend attendees. |
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| 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alumni Weekend/Class Reunion Check-In All alumni should pick up their packets or purchase meal tickets under the main registration tent on the east side of Marston Quad. |
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| 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. | $ | Cecil's Coffee Bar @ The Sagehen Café A full service coffee bar proudly pouring Peet's Coffee, with a light breakfast menu served until 11 a.m. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
| 9 - 10:10 a.m. | Class Reunion Photos Check Class Photo Schedule in the final printed schedule for times. All photos will be taken on the steps of Bridges Auditorium (Big Bridges), 450 N. College Way. |
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| 9 a.m. - 1:30 a.m. | Coop Store Open The store has Pomona College merchandise for sale. Alumni wearing their reunion name tags will qualify for a discount on select merchandise. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 10 a.m. - Noon | New North
Campus Residence Hall Tours Tours will depart periodically for a walk through the two new north campus residence halls located east of Frary. Meet on Amherst Avenue north of Sixth Street between the two buildings. |
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| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Pomona College Museum
of Art Open Montgomery Art Center, 330 N. College Avenue. |
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| 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Rains Center for Sports and Recreation Open Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by east door, next to football field. 220 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 10:30 - 11:40 a.m. | 5-College Campus Bus Tours Buses depart periodically for this guided 20-minute five-college tour with emeriti and staff guides. Marston Quad Bus Stop Tent, southeast corner of Marston Quad. |
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| 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Bounce House
for Kids on Marston Quad Provided for our younger guests. Parents must supervise their children at all times. |
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| 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous Open meetings will be held at 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 5 p.m. Smith Campus Center, Room 212, Second Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 11:15 a.m. | Pomona College Band Concert | |
| Noon - 1:30 a.m. |
$ | Coop Fountain Open Fountain sells coffee, sandwiches, burgers, shakes, drinks, and other snacks. Smith Campus Center, Main Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | $ | Picnic Lunch Lunch on Marston Quad, including many current and emeriti faculty. |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Frozen Assets Ice Cream Social Come and enjoy delicious hand-made ice cream courtesy of the Pomona Plan and your friends in the Office of Trusts & Estates. Last year’s popular flavors included Pomona Blue & White, Cherry Picked Investments, Chocolate Annuity Cookie, Coffee Bean Counter, Vanilla Caramel Trust, and Lemon Grower’s Delight. Stop by to see what we come up with this year! Located on Marston Quad. |
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| 12:45 - 2 p.m. |
Alumni Tennis Gathering Tennis and socializing. All are invited to attend - come play or come and watch! We will play mix-around doubles and a few silly games (with prizes!). If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Lisa Becket at (909) 560-4656 or click here to send an email. Pauley Courts, east of Haldeman Pool (Memorial Gym, in case of inclement weather). |
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| 1 p.m. | Sagehens
Baseball Game at CMC Come cheer on the Sagehens as they take on the CMS Stags. Arce Field, corner of 9th Street and Claremont Blvd.. |
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| 1 - 4 p.m. | Pendleton Pool Open 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. Located south of Harwood Court. |
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| 1:15 - 1:55 p.m. | 5-College Campus Bus Tours Buses depart periodically for this guided 20-minute five-college tour with emeriti and staff guides. Marston Quad Bus Stop Tent, southeast corner of Marston Quad. |
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| 1:30 p.m. |
Glee Club Concert Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E Fourth Street |
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| 2 - 2:30 p.m. | Reception in honor of the 1992 NCAA Championship Pomona-Pitzer
Women's Tennis Team Come, visit, and share food and drink with the 1992 National Champions - the group who made Sagehen History in 1992 by winning an NCAA team championship and then earned the "triple crown" by also winning the singles and doubles championships! Pauley Tennis Courts, east of Haldeman Pool |
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| 2:45 p.m. | Traditional Parade of Classes Gather at your class reunion tent for this parade around Marston Quad. Carts will be available for those needing assistance. Music provided by the El Roble Intermediate School Panthers. |
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Through The Gates: Celebrating Pomona Program includes remarks from President David W. Oxtoby, recognition of alumni award recipients and class giving totals. Big Bridges. |
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| Following "Through the Gates" | The Wash Party Alumni are invited to come to the Sontag Greek Theater for an informal event honoring the alumni awards recipients. |
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| 4:30 - 5:50 p.m. | Claremont
Entertainment Mafia Panel Join alumni from all five colleges for this networking event. Pitzer College. |
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| 5 - 10 p.m. | $ | Infant/Toddler Care Program Advance reservations are required and can made along with your Alumni Weekend registration.To reach the infant/toddler care program, call (909) 625-3810. Enter by the stairs on southwest corner of the church off Harrison Avenue. Room is on the second level. United Church of Christ, 233 W. Harrison Avenue. |
| 5 - 10 p.m. | $ |
The Children’s School at CMC Child Care Program Advance reservations are required and can made along with your Alumni Weekend registration. The Children’s School on CMC’s campus will provide care for children ages 2-12. Parents will need to drop off children at 5:00 p.m. and pick them up no later than 10:00 p.m. A boxed dinner will be provided for each child. The Children’s School, Claremont McKenna College, 654 E. Sixth Street. |
| 7-10 p.m. | $ | Class Reunion Dinners Dinners are held throughout the campus. |
| 7 p.m. | $ | Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company Concert The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company proudly presents their 14th annual Spring Concert featuring 110 dancers from the 5C's and CGU. This show will touch your heart and make you want to dance! Tickets are $10 for general admission. |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | CCLA Film Smith Campus Center, Rose Hills Theatre, Lower Level, 170 E. Sixth Street. |
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| 8 - 10 p.m. | $ | Pomona College Dance Concert Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. The Box Office is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $5 for alumni. For more information, call 909-607-4375. 300 E. Bonita Avenue, Seaver Theatre. |
| 9 p.m. - Midnight | Monte Carlo
Party Join students and alumni from the 5 Colleges for a Monte Carlo themed party hosted by CMC. |
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| Sunday April 29, 2012 |
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| 8 - 10:30 a.m. | $ | Alumni Champagne Brunch Open to all alumni. A time for bidding farewell until your next reunion. Richardson Garden, north of the Seaver House, 305 N. College Avenue (corner of College Avenue and Bonita). |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | $ | Rancho Santa
Ana Botanic Gardens Tour Experience the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden with a docent-led tour of the largest botanic garden dedicated exclusively to California's native plants. Founded in 1927, the Garden is nestled into 86 acres in the city of Claremont, near the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. 1500 North College Avenue, Meet at the Admission Booth. The cost for this event will be $10 per person. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Catholic Mass McAlister Center, 919 N. Columbia |
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| 9:30 - 10 a.m. |
Memorial Convocation 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. |
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| 10 a.m. - Midnight | Rains Center for Sports and Recreation Open Bring your own equipment, towels, and lock. Enter by east door next to football field. 220 E. Sixth Street |
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| 10:30 a.m. | $ | Nu Alpha Phi
Brunch The cost for this event is $15 and advanced reservations are required. 260 E. Bonita Ave. Frank Dining Hall, Blue Room. Please register through the fraternity's alumni group. |
| 11 a.m. | Protestant Christian Worship McAlister Center, 919 N. Columbia. |
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| 11 a.m. | $ | Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company Concert The Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company proudly presents their 14th annual Spring Concert featuring 110 dancers from the 5C's and CGU. This show will touch your heart and make you want to dance! Tickets are $10 for general admission. |
| Noon - Midnight |
$ | Coop Store and Fountain Open |
| 12:15 - 3 p.m. | $ | Tour of the
Sam Maloof Home in Rancho Cucamonga Sam Maloof is recognized as one of the finest woodworkers of our time. Join alumni from the other colleges for a tour of the Maloof residence and workshop, which is listed on the Registry of Historic Places. The bus will leave from 9th & Columbia. Please note that the second floor of the house is not handicapped accessible, although wheelchairs are welcome in the grounds. The cost for the tour will be $25 per person. |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | Pendleton Pool Open 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. Located south of Harwood Court. |
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| 1 - 5 p.m. | Pomona College Museum of Art Open Montgomery Art Center, 330 N. College Avenue. |
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| 2 - 4 p.m. | $ | Pomona College Dance Concert Pomona faculty and senior dance majors create thought-provoking, cutting-edge choreography and dance. The Box Office is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 909-607-4375. 300 E. Bonita Avenue, Seaver Theatre. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Claremont
Symphony Orchestra The orchestra will perform "A Tribute to Spain" featuring:Emanuel Chabrier: "Espana" Rhapsody, Joaquin Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez, Joaquin Turina: The Bullfighter's Prayer, Georges Bizet: Carmen Suite No. 2 |
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| 5:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass McAlister Center, 919 N. Columbia. |
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| 8 p.m. | Pomona College Band
Concert Bridges Hall of Music, 150 E. Fourth Street. |
$ - 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.