Below is the 2012 schedule to be used as a reference only. Event times, dates, and locations for 2013 will be posted in late spring.
Weekend Registration Hours and Tips
Location: Davis Center atrium
Friday, October 5, 2012
11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 6, 2012
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
1. If you register for the weekend, you will need to pick up your official Reunion & Homecoming Weekend button and schedule at registration, in the Davis Center atrium. We encourage you to register for the button package, as it provides you and your family access to the following during the weekend:
2. Many of our ticketed events sell out quickly, so we encourage you to register early! It is important to note that many events are free with your Reunion & Homecoming button, but there are events that require additional fees on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site and/or other events that require purchasing tickets through private box offices.
3. Most events are ticketless- your name will be on the list at the door. There are 3 events that have exceptions to this:
4. If you do not register in advance, you will need to come to registration to purchase your weekend package and available spaces for additional events.
Below you will find the schedule for Reunion & Homecoming Weekend 2012. Please note -we have the right to make changes as necessary. This schedule is updated daily, so please check back regularly for more information. A printed schedule will be available the weekend of the event.
All Day
2nd Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
Davis Center, Livak Fireplace Lounge
and Gallery (4th Floor)
Attend the 2nd Annual Alumni Art Exhibit and view the
beautiful artwork created by your fellow University of Vermont graduates and
selected by student art curator, Blair Borax.
Featuring Alumni
Artists:
Martha Agan-Class of 1978
Junius Beebe-Class of 2001
Craig
Davis-Class of 1989
Debbie Fletcher-Class of 2001
Stephen Frey-Class of
1988
Carolyn (Gorham) Guest-Class of 1975
Grissel Giulliano-Class of 1998
Leah Hammond-Class of 2003
Bill Klipp-Class of 1997
Susanna
Kopchains-Class of 1987
Chris Mastro-Class of 2007
Erik Nelson-Class of
1998
Thuan Nguyen-Class of 2002
Emily Nicolosi-Class of 2009
Willow
Older-Class of 1991
Alejandro Ruiz-Class of 2012
Harriet Bristol
Saville-Class of 1946
Nina Burke Schondelmeier-Class of 1976
Sebastian
Sweatman-Class of 1992, 2002
Jimmy Swift-Class of 1973
Eric Wagner-Class
of 1990
Bruce Williams-1985
Laura Williams-Class of 1981
Mel Wolk-Class
of 1956, Medicine 1960
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
"Israel Through Our Eyes"
Student Art Display
Allen House
Student artwork and photography based on experiences in and impressions of
Israel. Each year 100-200 UVM students travel to Israel. These artworks tell
that story.
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
EXHIBITIONS: Fleming Museum
Fleming Museum, 61 Colchester Avenue
Visit the current exhibits at the Fleming Museum website- Click Here
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button
10:30-11:45 a.m.
Burack Lecture Series: The World is Fat: Global
Changes in the Ways We Live and How This Has Affected How We Eat, Drink and
Move
Davis Center, Silver Maple Ballroom
Come listen to Barry Popkin speak on an intriguing
academic topic. Reception will follow the lecture.
7:30 p.m.
UVM Theater Presents: How I Learned to Drive by Paula Vogel
Royall Tyler Theatre, University Place Road
Fasten your seatbelt for this funny and provocative play that traces a
woman's path from adolescence to adulthood, a journey shaped by the charged
relationship between Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck.
Using the metaphor of the driving lesson, and written with both humor and
affection, this memory play unfolds in a series of vignettes, each filled with
equal parts anger, gratitude, pain and nostalgia. Directed by Gregory Ramos,
this Pulitzer Prize winning play asks us to consider the legacies left to us by
our families and our abilities to overcome traumas of the past.
$18 Adults, $15 55+, $7 students
For Tickets- Click Here
All Day
2nd Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
Davis Center, Livak Fireplace Lounge
and Gallery (4th Floor)
Attend the 2nd Annual Alumni Art
Exhibit and view the beautiful artwork created by your fellow University of
Vermont graduates and selected by student art curator, Blair Borax.
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Open Classrooms
Throughout Campus
Download the full list of open classrooms. A list will also be available at registration.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
15th Annual Breast Cancer Conference
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
Free public conference with 70+ topics on health, genetics, screening, and more
for breast cancer survivors, caregivers, health professionals (credit
available), and those interested in learning about breast cancer.
For full information see www.VTBreastCancerConference.org
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
"Israel Through Our Eyes" Student Art Display
Allen House
Student artwork and photography based on experiences in and impressions of
Israel. Each year 100 to 200 UVM students travel to Israel. These artworks tell
their story.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
EXHIBITIONS: Fleming Museum
Fleming Museum, 61 Colchester Avenue
Visit the current exhibits at the Fleming Museum website- Click Here
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50 fee.
10:00 a.m.
Admissions Information Session and Tour
Visit the admission website to schedule a visit! Click Here.
10:40 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Environmental Studies Alumni Panel in ENVS 001 Class
Environmental Program (ENVS) 40th Anniversary Event
Billings Lecture Hall
Followed by an informal reception for students and alums in Billings Martin
Luther King Lounge
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique, guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Davis Center Fifth Birthday Celebration
Davis Center Amphitheater
Join Davis Center staff and students to celebrate the building's turning five!
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
UVM Historic Walking Tour
Meet at the Ira Allen Statue, UVM Green
Founded in 1791, the year Vermont became the 14th state in the Union, the
University of Vermont has a rich and illustrious history. To bring this history
to life, join UVM Professor Emeritus William Averyt on this popular walking tour highlighting the historic buildings on and around
the UVM Green as well as the visionary, often colorful people who founded UVM
and made it one of America's great universities.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $5
fee.
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult, weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
2:00 p.m.
Admissions Information Session and Tour
Visit the admission website to schedule a visit! Click Here.
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Reunion/Homecoming Community Medical School Lecture
“At Wit’s End,” Terry Rabinowitz, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry
Reardon Classroom, Med Ed 300
UVM
College of Medicine faculty experts present a current medical science topic in
an easy-to-understand format, including informational handouts and a Q&A
session following the lecture. Get an inside view on the latest research and
treatments from the top faculty who also teach and inspire our students.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Scenic Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a one-hour scenic cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a
363-passenger cruise ship and floating restaurant. Experience Vermont's
"greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains and
the Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students,
and alumni. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and pastries are
provided. Advance reservations required; limited tickets available. For online
reservations please visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Vermont Farm Tours-
Wine Tour
Transportation provided from Royall Tyler Theatre, departing 2 p.m.,
returning by 5:15 p.m.
Fall is probably the most spectacular season to visit Vermont's wineries:
grapes are ripe and the winery is abuzz harvesting and pressing the bounty.
We'll visit two idyllic Vermont wineries, taste unique varietals, and enjoy a
behind-the-scenes winery tour. We'll also explore a couple pairings with
local artisan cheeses. This tour is designed for individuals who are 21+ and
costs $55 per person. Click Here to book the tour.
3:00 p.m.
Are you LinkedIn? Workshop
Davis Center, Jost Foundation Room
Join us for a workshop on LinkedIn basics and learn how it can help you grow
your professional network and be an essential tool in any job search. We'll
review profile elements, professional and alumni groups, how to follow
companies and individuals, and much more.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Current ENVS Student Panel for ENVS Alumni
Environmental Program (ENVS) 40th Anniversary Event
Davis Center, Chittenden Bank Room
Meet some of our star students and learn about opportunities and life as an
ENVS major now.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
"From UVM to the Workplace: What Employers Expect of College Students
& Young Graduates"
University Heights, Multipurpose
Space
A panel discussion between students
and UVM alumni on what students should think about as they start making the
transition from college to professional culture, and how students can put their
best foot forward as they start making connections with UVM alums and others in
the professional world. The panel is a part of the Honors College Professional
development forum. Limited seating is available to the public on a first-come
first-served basis starting at 3:15.
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Veteran's Panel & Reception: The Veteran Student Experience Across the
Generations
Davis Center, Mount Mansfield Room
A panel of UVM students and alumni reflect on their experience returning to
college following military service. Light refreshments will be served at a
reception following the panel. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and families
are invited to attend.
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
UVM Historic Walking Tour
Meet at the Ira Allen Statue, UVM Green
Founded in 1791, the year Vermont became the 14th state in the Union, the
University of Vermont has a rich and illustrious history. To bring this history
to life, join UVM Professor Emeritus William Averyt on this popular walking tour highlighting the historic buildings on and around
the UVM Green as well as the visionary, often colorful, people who founded UVM
and made it one of America's great universities.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $5
fee.
.
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Scenic Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen , Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a ninety-minute scenic cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a
363-passenger cruise ship and floating restaurant. Experience Vermont's
"greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains and
the Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students,
and alumni. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and pastries provided.
Advance reservations required; limited tickets available. For online
reservations please visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Environmental Studies Alumni Welcome Reception
Environmental Program (ENVS) 40th Anniversary Event
Bittersweet House, Founders Room
Talk with fellow alums, some current students, and faculty and staff
you knew, and meet new faces in our community. Share your news.
See how Bittersweet has changed, or stayed much the same.
To RSVP for this event (not necessary, but encouraged), email
envs@uvm.edu
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
"Israel Through Our Eyes"
Student Art Display- Gallery Reception hosted by The Center for Cultural
Pluralism and Hillel
Allen House
Student artwork and photography based on experiences in and impressions of
Israel. Each year 100 to 200 UVM students travel to Israel. These artworks tell
their story.
*REUNION* 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Class of 1962- 50th Reunion Cocktail Reception
Waterman Manor
Mingle with classmates and celebrate your 50th Reunion!
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site-
included in the 50th Reunion package
*REUNION* 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.
Athletics Reception - For former student athletes
Halvorson's, 16 Church Street
Former student-athletes are invited to join athletic department coaches and
staff at a reception at Halvorson's from 5 to 7 p.m. For more information
please contact the Victory Club Office at Victory.Club@uvm.edu or 802-656-0956.
6:00 p.m.
Shabbat Service and Dinner
Allen House- 461 Main Street
UVM Hillel cordially invites parents, alums, and students to enjoy a short
student-run serve and Shabbat dinner served in our Sukkah.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site. $19
for guests, $12 for UVM students
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
ALANA Alumni Panel and Dinner
Davis Center, Livak Ballroom
Start the night with a light buffet dinner, followed by "The Big Payoff:
The Value of Your UVM Higher Education." A panel of alumni who will discuss a
range of issues including their current careers and how their experiences, both
at UVM and beyond, have enabled them to have a meaningful impact on the
communities and world they live in today. Don't miss this opportunity to connect
with fellow alumni, current students, and the ALANA Student Center community.
This event is free of charge, but space is limited so please
register
online if you plan to attend.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Welcome to Campus Tent Party
Reunion and Homecoming Tent, Davis Center and Bailey/Howe Library green
Meet your classmates, students, and friends at the tent to enjoy music,
appetizers and cash bars! Find your class table to mingle with past peers,
dance the night away with your family and celebrate a night on campus! Use the photobooth to make memories! Stop by the tent after you
register!
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Class of 1957 Hosted Reception
Burlington Country Club
Enjoy a hosted cocktail reception with your classmates. Food, drink, and music
will be provided.
7:30 p.m.
UVM Theater Presents How I Learned to Drive, by Paula Vogel
Royall Tyler Theatre, University Place Road
Fasten your seatbelt for this funny and provocative play that traces a
woman's path from adolescence to adulthood, a journey shaped by the charged
relationship between Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck.
Using the metaphor of the driving lesson, and written with both humor and
affection, this memory play unfolds in a series of vignettes, each filled with
equal parts anger, gratitude, pain and nostalgia. Directed by Gregory Ramos,
this Pulitzer Prize winning play asks us to consider the legacies left to us by
our families and our abilities to overcome traumas of the past.
$18 Adults, $15 55+, $7students
For Tickets- Click
Here
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Jazz After Hours
Davis Center, Brennan's Pub
Enjoy UVM's student jazz musicians and relax in the Davis Center.
All Day
Second Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
Davis Center, 4th Floor
View the works of alumni artists on display throughout the Fireplace Lounge and
gallery. Student curators selected the artwork displayed.
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Honors College Coffee
University Heights North, Living Room
Honors College staff, faculty, and administration will greet parents and
families of Honors College students before the Honors College alumni panel at
9:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site;
$50.00 fee.
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
UVM Historic Walking Tour
Meet at the Ira Allen Statue, UVM Green
Founded in 1791, the year Vermont became the 14th state in the Union, the University
of Vermont has a rich and illustrious history. To bring this history to life,
join UVM Professor Emeritus William Averyt on this
popular walking tour highlighting the historic buildings on and around the UVM
Green as well as the visionary, often colorful, people who founded UVM and made
it one of America's great universities.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $5
fee.
9:00 a.m.
Admissions Information Session and Tour
Visit the admission website to schedule a visit. Click Here.
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
19th Annual Kevin Roberson 5K Memorial Run/Walk
Track and Field Complex
Designed to be a casual, fun event for all ages, abilities and running/walking
prowess, the run will begin and end with a lap around the Livak Track at Archie
Post Complex. This year, the course will progress throughout the University of
Vermont Campus. All proceeds for the 5k run will go toward the Kevin Roberson
Scholarship Fund, which assists eligible student-athletes in pursuit of their
athletic and academic passions. Roberson earned accolades as a standout
all-conference student-athlete on the Vermont men's basketball team, later
having his number retired; he was also inducted into the UVM Athletic Hall of
Fame. Registration for the run begins promptly at 9 a.m. at the new track and
field complex, located next to the Patrick/Forbush/Gutterson Complex; the run will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $10
adults, $5 UVM students and children under 12.
9:30 a.m.
Parents Fund
Informational Meeting
Handy Family Room, Davis Center
Join UVM
Parents Fund Committee members to learn more about becoming a part of our team.
9:30 a.m.
40 Years of Title IX Celebratory Brunch
Davis Center,
Silver Maple Ballroom
"Honoring the Past, Inspiring Our Future"
takes a look back at Vermont women's athletics and how Title IX has impacted
the University's history while paving the way for the future both at UVM and
nationally. Prior to our keynote speaker, Barbara Ann Cochran '78, please join
us as female student-athletes from the pre-Title IX era receive their Varsity
Certificates. Reminisce and share stories of change and progress: past,
present, and future. For more information, please contact the Victory
Club office at 802-656-0956 or Victory.Club@uvm.edu. To register- Click Here.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Honors College Alumni Panel
Aiken 102
Honors College staff will facilitate a panel discussion with several recent UVM
Honors College graduates who are pursuing graduate studies or have embarked on
careers.
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
College of Engineering and Mathematical Science- Votey Hall Showcase
Votey 105
Stop by Votey Hall for refreshments, and a current
overview by staff and tour. Tour will begin at 10:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MMedical School Admissions Presentation
"Getting Ready, Getting In, Setting up for Success"
Jan Gallant, MD, Associate Dean for Admissions
Sullivan Classroom - Med Ed 200
The UVM College of Medicine receives
almost 6000 applications each year for the 114 places in the incoming class. A
strong academic record is still important, but you might be surprised to learn
what other qualities are considered essential for future physicians. If medical
school might be in your future, come hear from the UVM medical admissions team
about getting ready, getting in, and making the most of the medical school
experience.
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Scenic Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen , Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a ninety minute scenic cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a
363-passenger cruise ship and floating restaurant. Experience Vermont's
"greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains to the
Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students and
alumni. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and pastries are provided.
Advance reservations required and limited tickets available. For online
reservations please visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
College of Education and Social Services Open House
Waterman Memorial Lounge
The College of Education and Social Services is hosting a breakfast symposium.
Join us as we showcase various components of our College.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
College of Arts and Sciences Open House
438 College Street
Meet the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, faculty, and staff.
10:00 a.m. - Noon
College of Medicine Open House
Given Building; Medical Education Center Complex
Self-Guided Tours, Cider & Donuts, Information & Materials, HSRF, Given, Medical Education Center
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Clinical Simulation Laboratory Open House
Rowell Building, Rm. 242
Contemporary health care requires
competency-based instruction that often relies on simulated experiences to
prepare learners for patient care. The Clinical Simulation Laboratory is a
collaborative effort of the UVM College of Medicine, the UVM College of Nursing
and Health Sciences, and Fletcher Allen Health Care, and serves as a
centralized hub in the training of health care professionals, with the ultimate
goal of improving quality and safety of care. Join us for an interactive tour
of this state-of-the-art interprofessional education
center and experience settings that reflect actual trauma, operating room, in-patient,
and ambulatory scenarios.
10:00 a.m. - Noon
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Open House and Tour
Rowell Building
Join members of the CNHS faculty and staff in tours
of the Clinical Simulation Laboratory and Rehabilitation and Movement Science
labs. Departments will highlight their research, describe opportunities for
students in the classroom and in clinical settings, and demonstrate their labs
and technology. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders open house
and tour will be in Pomeroy Hall.
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Pi Beta Phi Pancake Breakfast
369 South Prospect Street
Join us for our annual pancake breakfast! $5 at the door
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UVM Outing Club Open House
8 Colchester Avenue
Join the UVMOC for a pancake breakfast and BBQ. Parents and alumni are welcome
to stop by the house to pick up a photocopied version of a trail map, driving
directions, and tips on hiking. We will have several options available for
different ability levels. In addition, we will be informing visitors about what
the UVMOC does and encouraging students to sign up for trips.
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
UVM Fitness Center Open Hours
Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Complex
The 6,000-square foot fitness center in Gutterson Fieldhouse faces south over
the athletic fields and the Green Mountains. Enjoy use of the pool, climbing
wall, free weights, weight machines, stationary bicycles, treadmills, stair
climbers, rowing machines, and elliptical fitness cross-training machines. Indoor running tracks, basketball courts, and tennis courts also
available.
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button.
10:30 a.m.
Admissions Information Session and Tour
Visit the admission website to schedule a visit. Click Here.
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Davis Center Tour
Davis Center, Meet at Third Floor Information Desk (outside bookstore)
Learn about the Dudley H. Davis center from a student. The Davis Center is
celebrating it's fifth year of operation and has so
many things to offer. Meet at the Davis Center information desk on the third
floor, outside the bookstore main entrance.
10:30 a.m. - Noon
The Rubenstein School of Environment and
Natural Resources Open House and Tour of the Aiken Center
George D. Aiken Center
Introduction to The Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
followed by tours of the newly renovated green Aiken Center. Hosted
by Dean Mary Watzin.
10:30 a.m. - Noon
Vermont Farm Tours-
Family Farm Tour
Meet at Bread
and Butter Farm at 10:30 a.m., Leduc Farm Drive, Shelburne, VT
Explore Bread and Butter Farm in Shelburne with your kids. Guided tour
with kids activities and snacks/tastings. Explore the
garden, taste fall veggies, meet the cows, taste fresh milk, and sample the
farms artisan bread. Activities appropriate for first through fifth graders,
but kids of all ages are welcome. Adults get to taste, too! Click
Here to register for the tour. $20 per adult, $10 per child.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
ROTC Alumni Open House
Adam's House, 601 Main Street
Join current ROTC staff, cadets, ROTC alumni, and families for an open house to
learn more about the current class of students and reconnect with fellow
alumni.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mortar Board Gathering
Davis Center, Sugar Maple Ballroom
Join us for cider, donuts, and Vermont chedder cheese
to meet current students and mingle with alumni.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Kappa Alpha Theta Open House
215 South Prospect Street
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Horse Barn and CREAM Open House, Hosted by Associate Dean Josie Davis
Paul Miller Research & Teaching Complex, 500 Spear Street
Visit the student-run dairy and horse barn cooperatives and see horseback
riding demonstrations. A shuttle bus will be going back and forth continuously
from the Paul Miller Farm to the
Davis Center oval from 10:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Title IX Speaker- Barbara Ann Cochran '78
Davis Center, Livak Ballroom
Barbara Cochran is a member of the famous "Skiing Cochrans" family, which has operated a small ski area in
Vermont since 1961. The family has placed several generations of athletes on
the U.S
Ski Team (including Barbara Ann, nine-time
national champion brother Bob Cochran'77, three-time national champion sister Marilyn Cochran'79, two-time national champion sister Lindy Cochran '82,
niece Jessica Kelley, nephews Jimmy Cochran, Roger Brown, Tim Kelley '14, Robby
Kelley, and son, Ryan Cochran-Siegle. Her father
Mickey Cochran, UVM class of 1948, was a long-time coach, coaching youngsters
of the Smuggler's Notch Ski Club, the University of Vermont Ski Team, and the
U.S. Ski Team. Cochran now lives in her home in Starksboro, working hard on her own business, Golden Opportunities in
Sports, Business, and Life, which teaches people how to handle the pressures of
competition, work, academics, and other obstacles that life throws at you. Reception following in the Fireplace Lounge, Davis Center.
Register beforehand by Clicking Here
11:30 a.m.
Admissions Information Session and Tour, for Alumni, Siblings, and Family
Members
Davis Center, Jost Foundation Room
Join a UVM admissions counselor and student AdvoCats to learn about the admissions process and all of the great things UVM has to
offer, followed by a campus tour. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to
Liz Hamlin-Volz in the Office of Admissions (Elizabeth.Hamlin@uvm.edu or (802) 656-1499)
by October 1, 2012.
11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UVM Fest
Tent and green between Davis Center and Bailey-Howe Library
Join the tradition! Bring your family and gather with friends for live music,
activities, fun, food vendors, and bars. Use the rock climbing wall, get your
face painted, take photos in the photo booth and get lunch from your favorite
UVM food vendors. Interact with more than 40+ student groups and many local
businesses, Growing Vermont will
be featuring many Vermont entrepreneurs. The Mango Jam Band will be providing
live music for this family friendly event.
Get a free hot dog or popcorn with your Reunion & Homecoming button!
12:00 p.m.
Women's Varsity Field Hockey Game vs. Boston University
Athletic Compex,
Moulton Winder Field
Cheer on the Catamounts at home!
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Boulder Society Lunch & Annual Meeting
Davis Center, Williams Family Room and Boulder Society Room
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Lunch Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a ninety-minute scenic cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a
363-passenger cruise ship and floating restaurant. Experience Vermont's
"greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains and
the Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students,
and alumni. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and pastries are
provided. Advance reservations required; limited tickets available. For online
reservations please visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Class of 1962- 50th Reunion Nursing Class Luncheon
Ice House
Luncheon party for nursing program graduates from the Class of 1962. Pay at the
event- contact Marjorie Hamrell (mhamrell@comcast.net) with questions and to RSVP.
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Alpha Gamma Rho Annual Parents, Alumni and Friends Pig Roast
216 South Prospect Street
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pie with ADPi- Alpha Delta Pi
439 College Street
Please join Alpha Delta Pi in celebrating Reunion & Homecoming weekend.
Enjoy some pie with ADPi! We look forward to meeting
you all.
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Open House
368 Main Street
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Open House with the Dean
Jeffords Hall, Classroom 112
Visit with Dean Thomas Vogelmann and learn what makes
the the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences such a remarkable
academic community! Visit the website.
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
EXHIBITIONS: Fleming Museum
Fleming Museum, 61 Colchester Avenue
Visit the current exhibits at the Fleming Museum, Click Here to see the museum's website.
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button.
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
UVM Historic Walking Tour
Meet at the Ira Allen Statue, UVM Green
Founded in 1791, the year Vermont became the 14th state in the Union, the
University of Vermont has a rich and illustrious history. To bring this history
to life, join UVM Professor Emeritus William Averyt on this popular walking tour highlighting the historic buildings on and around
the UVM Green as well as the visionary, often colorful, people who founded UVM
and made it into one of America's great universities.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $5
fee.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UVM Entrepreneurship Club Pitch Competition
Davis Center, Livak Ballroom
The goal of the Business Pitch Competition is to create and present an overall
business plan that is comprehensive, realistic, and has potentially valuable.
It is open to all undergraduate students (all years, all majors) and
spectators. Students interested in starting their own business or students
currently running a venture will be exposed to new networks of entrepreneurs,
investors, and potential partners.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Campus Shuttle Tours
Continuously Leaves from the Tent on the Davis Center and Bailey/Howe Green
Climb aboard the CATS shuttle for a tour of UVM campus, new and old. You won't
believe all the changes! Take advantage of this during UVM Fest.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Delta Desserts Open House- Delta Delta Delta
143 South Willard Street
Stop by to meet current tri-Delta's and tour the house. Annual house corporation meeting at 3:00 p.m. All alumni are
welcome.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
ENVS Community Work Parties: Farm, Forest, Lake
Environmental Program (ENVS) 40th Anniversary Event
Meet at Bittersweet House. If driving, park in Allen House lot, across
Prospect Street.
Join ENVS alumni, students, faculty, and staff in the fun and rewards of
working together on local service projects.
To RSVP for this event (not necessary, but highly encouraged), email envs@uvm.edu
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sigma Phi Open House
420 College Street
2:00 p.m.
Men's Varsity Soccer Game vs. Hartford
Athletic Complex, Virtue Field
Cheer on the Catamounts at home!
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button
2:00 p.m.
Women's Varsity Ice Hockey Game vs. Penn State
Athletic Comple, Gutterson Fieldhouse
Cheer on the Catamounts at home!
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button
2:00 p.m.
UVM Theater Presents How I Learned
to Drive ,by Paula Vogel
Royall Tyler Theatre, University Place Road
Fasten your seatbelt for this funny and provocative play that traces a
woman's path from adolescence to adulthood, a journey shaped by the charged
relationship between Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck.
Using the metaphor of the driving lesson, and written with both humor and
affection, this memory play unfolds in a series of vignettes, each filled with
equal parts anger, gratitude, pain and nostalgia. Directed by Gregory Ramos, this
Pulitzer Prize winning play asks us to consider the legacies left to us by our
families and our abilities to overcome traumas of the past.
$18 Adults, $15 55+, $7 students
For Tickets- Click Here
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Second Annual Alumni Art Exhibit Reception
Davis Center, Livak Fireplace Lounge
and Gallery (Fourth Floor)
Join alumni artists and art lovers
alike at the opening reception for the second Annual Alumni Art Exhibit,
curated by student art curator, Blair Borax. Mingle, enjoy light refreshments
and desserts, and appreciate the beautiful artwork created by your fellow
University of Vermont graduates.
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Scenic Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a ninety-minute scenic cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a
363-passenger cruise ship and floating restaurant. Experience Vermont's
"greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains and
the Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students,
and alumni. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and pastries provided. Advance reservations
required and limited tickets available. For online reservations please visit
the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
3:00 p.m.
George V. Kidder Lecture: UVM Professor Luis Vivanco
Reconsidering the Bicycle: An
Anthropologist Reflects on a New (Old) Thing
Old Mill, John Dewey Lounge
Join cultural anthropologist Luis Vivanco as he
explores how and why bicycles have become an important issue in contemporary
urban politics and social movements throughout the Americas, Europe, Asia, and
Africa. How is it that bicycles have come to be seen as as a potential solution to a number of contemporary problems? What does
reconsidering the bicycle mean for everyday practices and politics of urban
mobility, a concept that refers to the intertwined physical, technological,
social, and experiential dimensions of human movement?
3:00 p.m.
Delta Psi Alumni Meeting
Location TBD
All alumni members of Delta Psi are invited to join. Check out the website for more information.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Davis Center Tour
Davis Center, Meet at third Floor Information Desk (outside Bookstore)
Learn about the Dudley H. Davis center from a student! The Davis Center is
celebrating it's fifth year of operation and has so
many things to offer. Meet at the Davis Center information desk on the third
floor, outside the bookstore main entrance.
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fleming Museum of Art Tour of Exhibitions
Fleming Museum, 61 Colchester Avenue
Join museum staff for a guided tour of the special exhibitions! Visit the
current exhibits at the Fleming Museum, check the museum's website Click Here
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Alpha Chi Omega Open House
384 Main Street
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
4:00 p.m.
"Pictures at an Exhibition": Celebrating Art in the Fleming Museum
Robert Hull Fleming Museum Marble Court
"Pictures at an Exhibition": Celebrating Art in the Fleming Museum
European organ music from the time of Christopher Columbus, played on
the University's four-stop Klop pipe organ by
Prof. David Neiweem. The
program also features music inspired by William Blake's "Songs of
Innocence and of Experience". Inspired by the
special exhibitions
taking place this fall at the Fleming. Admission free
and open to the
public. 802 656 7769 for further information.
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Scenic Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen III, a 363-passenger cruise
ship and floating restaurant. Experience Vermont's "greatest" lake with
breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains and the Adirondacks of New
York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students and alumni.
Complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and pastries are provided. Advance
reservations required; limited tickets available. For online reservations
please visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
UVM Family Business Awards-The Family Business Initiative at UVM
Davis Center, Livak Ballroom
A reception to recognize and celebrate University of Vermont alumni and
affiliate-related family-owned businesses that have demonstrated a commitment
to creating sustainable business through leadership and innovation.
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Environmental Program 40th Anniversary Celebration Reception
Gala Event of our Environmental Program 40th Anniversary Celebration
Davis Center, Mt. Mansfield Room
Celebrate our founders, our history, and our future.
To RSVP for this event (not necessary, but encouraged), email envs@uvm.edu
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
UVM ROTC Alumni Reception and Student Celebration
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
ROTC alumni meet cadets and their parents while celebrating cadet achievement
from the summer and first semester.
*REUNION* 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Class of 1977 Reception- 35th Reunion, Hosted by Leslie Black Sullivan '77 (invitation
only)
Englesby House
The Class of 1977 is invited to a reception at the president's house, hosted by
Leslie Black Sullivan '77. Mingle with classmates and reminisce about your UVM
days! Afterward, head to Billings for your Reunion
celebration.
RSVP to your invitation or by registering at alumni.uvm.edu/1977reception
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Dinner Cruise on Lake Champlain
Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a 2.5-hour sunset Captain's dinner cruise on our 363-passenger cruise
ship and floating restaurant. Enjoy a 2.5-hour sunset Captain's dinner cruise
on our 424-passenger cruise ship and floating restaurant. Five choice, plated,
cooked-to-serve dinner includes family-style salad and
dessert. Vegetarian and vegan choice is available. Experience Vermont's
"greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the Green Mountains and
the Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM families, students,
and alumni. Full cash bar available on board. Large
groups welcome! Price includes cruise, dinner, tax, and gratuity. Advance
reservation required; limited tickets available. For online reservations please
visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
*REUNION* 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1972- 40th Reunion Dinner
Hilton (formerly Raddison)
Mingle with classmates and enjoy food and music. Enjoy one complimentary
beer/wine and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at 6:30 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $50
per person.
*REUNION* 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1967- 45th Reunion Dinner
Marriott Courtyard Waterfront
Mingle with classmates and enjoy food and music. Enjoy one complimentary
beer/wine and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at 7:00 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $50
per person.
*REUNION* 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1962- Signature 50th Reunion Dinner
Burlington Country Club
Enjoy a night of memories, fun, and laughter at your 50th Reunion! Enjoy one
complimentary beer/wine and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at 7:30
p.m. Dance the night away with music from your college era.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site;
included in the 50th Reunion package; separate tickets cost $60.00 per person.
*REUNION* 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1957- 55th Reunion Dinner
Sheraton
Mingle with classmates and enjoy dinner and dancing. Enjoy one complimentary
beer/wine and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at 8:00 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $55
per person.
6:30 p.m.
Soul Food Social
Davis Center, Grand Maple Ballroom
The Soul Food Social, a signature event of the Black Student Union, is an
opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends to come together
for food, fun, entertainment and fellowship. In the black community, meal time
serves many purposes, but ultimately provides an opportunity for the soul to be
enriched, the heart to be moved, and the stomach to be filled. Please join us
as we celebrate. view a video from last year! Doors
open at 6:30, social hour until 7:30 followed by dinner.
Adults and family members over 12, register beforehand on the Reunion &
Homecoming registration site; $10 fee
UVM Students and Children under 12, register beforehand by Clicking
Here
7:00 p.m.
Men's Varsity Ice Hockey Game vs. Concordia
Athletic Complex, Gutterson Fieldhouse
Cheer on the Catamounts!
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $20
per ticket
*REUNION* 7:00 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Class of 1992- 20th Reunion Celebration
Reunion Tent, Davis Center and Bailey/Howe green
Mingle with classmates, enjoy appetizers and dancing. Enjoy two complimentary
beer/wine tickets and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at 8:30 p.m.
Dance the night away with the Phil Abair Band!
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $35
per person.
*REUNION* 7:00 p.m. -10:30 p.m.
Class of 1982- 30th Reunion Dinner
Waterman Manor
Mingle with classmates and enjoy food and music. Enjoy one complimentary
beer/wine ticket and then cash bar. Local Vermont foods will be featured. Class
photo will be taken at 9:00 p.m. Dance the night away with music from your
college era!
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $45
per person
*REUNION* 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Class of 1987- Signature 25th Reunion Dinner
ECHO Lake Aquarium on Lake Champlain, 1 College Street
Mingle with classmates and enjoy food and dancing. Enjoy one
complimentary beer/wine ticket and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at
8:30 p.m. Dance the night away with music from your college era!
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $70
per person
*REUNION* 7:15 p.m.- 10:30 p.m.
Class of 1977- 35th Reunion Dinner
Billings
Mingle with classmates, enjoy food and dancing. Enjoy one complimentary
beer/wine ticket and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken at 9:15 p.m.
Dance the night away with the Mango Jam Band!
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration sitel; $45 per person
7:30 p.m.
UVM Theater Presents: How I Learned
to Drive, by Paula Vogel
Royall Tyler Theatre, University Place Road
Fasten your seatbelt for this funny and provocative play that traces a
woman's path from adolescence to adulthood, a journey shaped by the charged
relationship between Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck.
Using the metaphor of the driving lesson, and written with both humor and
affection, this memory play unfolds in a series of vignettes, each filled with
equal parts anger, gratitude, pain and nostalgia. Directed by Gregory Ramos,
this Pulitzer Prize winning play asks us to consider the legacies left to us by
our families and our abilities to overcome traumas of the past.
$18 Adults, $15 55+, $7 students
For Tickets- Click Here
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
UVM Lane Series: Burlington Chamber Orchestra
Music Building Recital Hall
Burlington's professional chamber orchestra will perform a program featuring Romie Guise-Langlois performing
the Finzi clarinet concerto.
$30 Adults, $15 students
For tickets, Click
Here
*REUNION* 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Class of 2002- 10th Reunion Celebration
RiRa's Irish Pub
Get together with classmates and re-live a night in Burlington! You will get
you one free drink ticket. Class photo will be taken at 9:45 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $20
per person.
8:00 p.m.
2012 Homecoming A Cappella Concert
Ira Allen Chapel
Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for general admission. Some tickets will be
reserved for sale at the door starting at 7:00 p.m., but these tickets go fast!
It is best to buy them online, as the show WILL sell out. Doors open at 7:30,
and the show starts at 8:00. Concert includes performances by The Top Cats,
Cat's Meow, Hit Paws and UVM Zest.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site.
*REUNION* 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Class of 1997- 15th Reunion Celebration
Halvorson's
Mingle with classmates, enjoy appetizers and re-live a night in Burlington!
Enjoy one complimentary beer/wine and then cash bar. Class photo will be taken
at 10:00 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $25
per person.
*REUNION*
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Class of 2007- 5th Reunion Celebration
Red Square
Get together with classmates and re-live a night in Burlington! You will get
you one free drink ticket. Class photo will be taken at 10:15 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $12
per person.
*REUNION* 9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Class of 2012- "0" Year Reunion Celebration
Nectar's
Get together with classmates and re-live a night in Burlington! You will get
you one free drink ticket and your cover for Metronome. Class photo will be
taken at 10:30 p.m.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $7
per person.
All Day
Second Annual Alumni Art Exhibit
Davis Center, Livak Fireplace Lounge
and Gallery (4th Floor)
Attend the second Annual Alumni Art
Exhibit and view the beautiful artwork created by your fellow University of
Vermont graduates and selected by student art curator, Blair Borax.
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique, guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour.
Ages 12 - Adult, weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6 per session.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $50
fee.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday Brunch with Hillel
Allen House, 461 Main Street
Join UVM Hillel for Brunch. UVM Hillell cordially
invites you to meet Hillel students and hear about the Jewish Community at UVM,
while enjoying a Sunday bagel brunch.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site- $4
fee.
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Brunch Cruise
Spirit of Ethan Allen, Burlington Boathouse
Enjoy a 1.5-hour brunch cruise on our 363-passenger cruise ship and floating
restaurant. Full brunch buffet includes traditional breakfast favorites- fresh
fruit, cinnamon buns, waffle station, and eggs benedict- as well as chef-carved
steamship pork loin, breakfast pizza sticks, baked macaroni and cheese,
assorted salads, dessert, assorted juices, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
Experience Vermont's "greatest" lake with breathtaking panoramic views of the
Green Mountains and the Adirondacks of New York. Private deck reserved for UVM
families, students, and alumni. Large groups welcome. Price includes cruise,
brunch, tax, and gratuity. Advanced reservation required; limited tickets
available. For online reservations please visit the Spirit of Ethan Allen's
website directly (http://www.soea.com/) or call 802-862-8300. Boat departs from the boathouse at
the foot of College Street.
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Catholic Center Mass & Pancake Breakfast
The Catholic Center
The Catholic Center invites all students, families, and alumni to join use for
mass on Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. Following mass, there will be a pancake
breakfast. For more information, email catholic@uvm.edu.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
UVM Fitness Center Open Hours
Patrick-Forbush-Gutterson Complex
The 6,000-square foot fitness center in Gutterson Fieldhouse faces south over
the athletic fields and the Green Mountains. Enjoy use of the pool, climbing
wall, free weights, weight machines, stationary bicycles, treadmills, stair
climbers, rowing machines, and elliptical fitness cross-training machines. Indoor running tracks, basketball courts and tennis courts, also
available.
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button.
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
"Israel Through Our Eyes" Student Art Display
Allen House
Student artwork and photography based on experiences in and impressions of
Israel. Each year 100 to 200 UVM students travel to Israel. These artworks tell
their stories.
REUNION* 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Green & Gold Brunch- For Classes of 1962, 1957, 1952, 1947, 1942, and
1937
All Green & Gold Clases Welcome!
Davis Center, Mansfield Room
Join the Green & Gold classes as they welcome the Class of 1962. Enjoy
reminiscing with everyone from the good old days while enjoying brunch and a
slide show from the 1930s through 1962. This event is open to all Green &
Gold alums. Classes from 1937 to 1962 will have a class table. Class pictures
at 11:00 a.m. for Class of 1942 and Class of 1937.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site; $25
fee, except Class of 1962 (included in 50th Reunion package; guests are not
included)
10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Vermont Farm Tours-
Grand Isle Bike Tour
Meet at Snow
Farm Vineyard at 10:30am, 190 West Shore Road,
South Hero, Vermont
Experience some of the best cycling in Vermont on the Grand Isle Bike Tour: a
guided 15-mile loop visiting a vineyard, farm, art gallery, and cafe. Tastings, treats, and lunch are included. Moderate hills, paved and dirt roads. Touring bikes, tandems, and tag-alongs available to rent at Allenholm Farm.Click Here to book the tour; $45 per adult, $35 for youth under 17.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
10th Annual Diversity and Equity JAZZ Brunch
Davis Center, Grand Maple Ballroom
The Chief Diversity Office, Abenaki Outreach Program,
ALANA Student Center, Center for Cultural Pluralism, LGBTQA Center, Women's
Center, and Affirmative Action invite you to join us for a feast of great food,
conversations, and JAZZ. This event is free for UVM students and children 10
and under; $10 per adult. Space is limited so please register early. For additional
information, call 802-656-2089. Sponsored by the President's
Office, Chief Diversity Office and the Diversity & Equity Unit.
Register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site for
adults, $10 fee.
Students and children under 10, register beforehand by Clicking
Here
12:00 p.m.
UVM Baseball Reunion
Centennial Field
Join other UVM baseball alumni for a
fun game with the UVM baseball club during Reunion and Homecoming weekend. Wrap
up the ballgame with a bbq all at Centennial. For
more details and to register, please contact Jim Carter '80 at
jtcarter@uvm.edu.
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Must register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site;
$50 fee.
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cookie Shine- Pi Beta Phi
369 South Prospect Street
All Pi Phi alums welcome! A time for reminiscing about collegiate Pi Phi years
in the house!
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
EXHIBITIONS: Fleming Museum
Fleming Museum, 61 Colchester Avenue
Visit the current exhibits at the Fleming Museum Click Here for more information.
Entrance is complimentary with your Reunion & Homecoming button.
1:30 p.m.
National Society of Collegiate Scholars Induction
Davis Center, Livak Ballroom
2:00 p.m.
UVM Theater Presents How I Learned
to Drive, by Paula Vogel
Royall Tyler Theatre, University Place Road
Fasten your seatbelt for this funny and provocative play that traces a
woman's path from adolescence to adulthood, a journey shaped by the charged
relationship between Li'l Bit and her Uncle Peck. Using the metaphor of the driving
lesson, and written with both humor and affection, this memory play unfolds in
a series of vignettes, each filled with equal parts anger, gratitude, pain and
nostalgia. Directed by Gregory Ramos, this Pulitzer Prize winning play asks us
to consider the legacies left to us by our families and our abilities to
overcome traumas of the past.
$18 Adults, $15 55+, $7 students
For tickets, Click
Here
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sightsee by Segway
Tour begins at Catamount Statue, by Royall Tyler Theatre and Reunion Tent
Embark on a unique guided group tour of campus from the platform of your very
own Segway. A brief introduction and training will be provided before the tour. Ages 12 to adult; weight limit of 250 pounds. Limit 6
per session.
Must register beforehand on the Reunion & Homecoming registration site;
$50 fee.
Additional Weekend Events
Vermont National Country Club Golf
Times
1227 Dorset Street, South
Burlington, Vermont
The Vermont National Country Club
warmly welcomes all University of Vermont Alumni, staff and current
students for golf on Reunion & Homecoming Weekend. VNCC is allocating
three tee times per day (12 players only) for UVM at our member-guest
rate of $84. Tee Times must be made in advance and availability is
limited. Please call our Golf Shop at 264-9418 for
more information. Please Identify yourself as UVM Homecoming when making
tee times.
Time TBD and Date TBD
Phi Mu Delta Open House
Alumni and active members will be meeting in order to network and being
conversations about where PMD Nu Gamma is going where it has been. Families are
welcome as well.