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Reunion Weekend Highlights!
April 24-26, 2008

 

If you were among the hundreds of alumni and friends who returned to UCSC in April for Reunion Weekend, thanks for coming! We hope you enjoyed reconnecting with fellow UCSC grads, faculty, and students.

A webcast of our first-ever Reunion Weekend Intellectual Forum, on innovation and education in a global society, is now available; click here.

Thank you to all donors to this year's UCSC Reunion Class Challenge. Alumni celebrating five- through 40-year reunions have donated more than $305,000 in 2007-08, nearly double last year. If you haven't yet participated, we welcome your reunion gift here.

Check out the Reunion Weekend 2008 web photo gallery here.

We welcome your suggestions for future reunions events. Give us your input here.

We hope you'll plan to join us next spring for Reunion Weekend, planned for April 25, 2009.

Reunion Weekend events included:

Thursday, April 24, 2008

• Distinguished Social Science Emeriti Faculty Award Luncheon
  The recipient of this year’s Distinguished Social Sciences Emeriti Faculty Award, Professor Emeritus of Psychology Thomas Pettigrew, will be honored at a special luncheon and award presentation on Thursday, April 24 at 11:30 a.m., at the Cultural Center at Merrill. Directions to Cultural Center at Merrill.

  Reservations are required for this luncheon, which will be a wonderful gathering of those who have benefited from Dr. Pettigrew’s instruction and mentorship.
  
  The cost of the luncheon is $18 for Alumni Association members and $20 for non-members.
  
  The official registration has closed, but you can still RSVP by contacting Andrea Cohen, acohen@ucsc.edu, via email by noon, Friay, April 18.

Friday, April 25, 2008

• Introduction to Feminisms DVD Release Event
  The Intro to Feminisms Taping Project, led by former students of Bettina Aptheker's Introduction to Feminisms course, has captured an entire quarter of Professor Aptheker's lectures on DVD. Join Bettina Aptheker for the release of the Intro to Feminisms DVD series at the campus Baytree Bookstore. The event will include clips from the DVD series. Bettina Aptheker will speak on teaching Intro to Feminisms for over 25 years on the UCSC campus, followed by sharing of memories by former students. Refreshments will be served. DVDs will be available for purchase.
  Bay Tree Bookstore
  2-4 p.m.
  
  
• Celebrate Arbor Day: UCSC Arboretum Garden Tours
  Join a curator-led tour of the major gardens at the Arboretum. Tour over 40 acres of beautiful gardens, and learn about the Arboretum's world-class collection of rare, endangered, and unique plants from California and all over the world. Visit the Arboretum's web site for directions and more information.
  UCSC Arboretum
  3-4 p.m.
  
  
• African American Alumni Reception, "It's Time to Come Home"
  Take a walk down memory lane with faculty and staff members who continue to serve UCSC with 10 to 20 years of service or more, including Paula Powell (′89), Don Williams, Michelle Handy, Barbara Bedford, David Anthony, Duane "Coach" Garner, Peggy Rose, Lauren Reed, Dr. Robert Bartee, Pat Blue, and more. Selected items will be included in an auction to support a scholarship fund for students served by the resource center. Feel free to bring your memories and stories to share. For more information, or to RSVP, contact the African American Resource & Cultural Center at (831) 459-3207, or dgarner@ucsc.edu.
  College Eight Quad and "Red Room"
  6-9 p.m.
  


• Pilipino Cultural Celebration Performance
  The Filipino Student Association proudly presents the 17th annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration, Bayan: A People United are a People Empowered. Performances include a mixture of contemporary and traditional dances and performances. People of all ethnicities are invited to join the exploration of cultural identity. Perormances on Fri., April 25, and Sat., April 26. Tickets on sale beginning April 8. Check back soon! For more information, go to the PCC page on Facebook.
  UCSC Mainstage Theater
  7 p.m.
  Click here to order your tickets through the UCSC Ticket Office.
  
  

• Presented by UCSC Arts & Lectures: Ballet Folklorico "Quetzalli" de Veracruz
  Tapping heels, dazzling costumes, and insistent rhythms—this visual fiesta of culture and folklore features many regional dances of old Mexico, especially Quetzalli's home state of Veracruz, birthplace of "La Bamba." For more information, go to Arts & Lectures.
  Rio Theatre, Santa Cruz
  santacruztickets.com
  (831) 459-2159
  8 p.m.
  

Saturday, April 26, 2008

• All-Alumni Reunion Luncheon–Distinguished Teaching & Outstanding Staff Awards Presentation
  The All-Alumni Reunion Luncheon is the best opportunity for former classmates and friends to connect. Special recognition will be given to ′03, ′98, ′93, ′88, ′83, ′78, ′73, and ′68 grads celebrating five- to forty-year reunions; grads from every class year and college are welcome. Recognize the contributions of UCSC faculty and staff as honors are bestowed on the UCSC Alumni Association's 2007-08 award winners: Environmental Studies Professor Stephen Gliessman (Distinguished Teaching Award), and Graduate Studies Director of Current Student Services Bob Hastings (Outstanding Staff Award). Read more
  College Nine and College Ten Multipurpose Room
  Noon-1:30 p.m.
  
  
• Invite your favorite faculty member to the All-Alumni Reunion Lunch!
  Click here to send us an email telling us which faculty member you would like to invite. Please include "favorite faculty" in your subject line. We will extend a complementary invitaiton in your name.
  


• Intellectual Forum and Alumni Wine Reception
  Innovation and Education in a Global Society
  
  
  
  Lecture, panel, and discussion featuring "Innovation Nation" author John Kao, 2007 National Humanities Award winner Victor Davis Hanson (Cowell ’75), and Silicon Valley leader Shellye Archambeau, moderated by New York Times senior editor Katy Roberts (Kresge ’74).The Forum will be followed by the UCSC Alumni Vintners Wine Reception featuring wines from Saintsbury (David Graves, Crown ’74), and Ursa Vineyards (Deborah Elissagaray, Cowell ’92.) Read more about this event.
  New Humanities Lecture Hall
  3-4:30 p.m.
  
  How to get tickets
  To reserve your tickets call:
  Locally, (831) 459-2530
  Toll free, (800) 933-SLUG
  
  

• College Eight's 35th Anniversary Celebrations
  Nurturing Green Entrepreneurs: A Conversation
  This event hosted by Provost Ravi Rajan and featuring Sunil Paul (founder, Spring Ventures), Reid Hoffman (founder, LinkedIn), and Nick Ellis (Bright Green Talent), will kick off the 35th anniversary celebrations of College Eight. The conversation will explore the future of green business entrepreneurship in the Silicon Valley and the role College Eight and UC Santa Cruz, and the wider community, including alum and parents, can play in nurturing young environmental entrepreneurial talent. All UCSC alumni are cordially invited. Read more
  Bhojwani Dining Room, University Center
  10:30 a.m.-noon
  
  
  
• Merrill College 40th Anniversary Celebration
  Alumni, current students, and friends are invited to celebrate Merrill's 40th Birthday. Activities include: a panel discussion with distinguished emeriti faculty and alumni; a reception at the Provost House; "Memory Circles"; an exhibition of mural artwork and Pottery Co-Op wares. Hope to see you there! Read more
  Merrill College
  1-6 p.m.
  
  

Campus events including tours, divisional & departmental receptions:

• African American Alumni Events
  Join us for brunch with students, staff, faculty and alumni about the future of the black experience at UCSC, Sat., April 26, 10 a.m.-noon; and a UCSC Alumni Fellowship gathering at Progressive Baptist Church, Sun, April 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, or to RSVP, contact the African American Resource and Cultural Center at (831) 459-3207, or dgarner@ucsc.edu.
  
  
• Camper Park 23rd Year Reunion
  Join us for a gathering of alumni and friends of the UCSC Camper Park
  Trailer Park Community Room
  10-11:30 a.m.
  
  
• Open Opera Rehearsals: "The Consul"
  The UCSC Orchestra and singers from the music department will be rehearsing the Opera "The Consul," by Menotti for their upcoming June performances. Conducted by Nicole Paiement.
  Music Recital Hall
  Rehearsals taking place 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  
  
• Open Choir Rehearsals
  Concert choir will be rehearsing a choral work by Darius Milhaud. Conducted by Nat Berman.
  Music Building, Room 131
  Rehearsals taking place 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  
  
• African American Alumni Celebration
  Join us for food, vendors, entertainment and speakers. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. For mor information, or to RSVP, contact nmilner@ucsc.edu.
  College Eight Quad
  Noon-6 p.m.
  
  
• Physics Department Picnic
  Join the Physics Department and SCIPP at the annual Physics Picnic featuring BBQ, live music and the traditional softball game pitting students vs. faculty (Alums will be allowed to choose which team to join!). Please RSVP to vicki@scipp.ucsc.edu.
  Family Student Housing Playing Field & BBQ area (West Entrance)
  Noon-6 p.m.
  
  
• Admissions 101
  This presentation will provide information and strategies for families beginning the college search process. Presented by veteran admissions professionals, this workshop will focus on UC requirements and the UC Santa Cruz academic selection process.
  Namaste Lounge, College Nine
  1:30-3 p.m.
  
  
• Asian American/Pacific Islander Alumni Reception
  Informal reception to meet, mingle, and reconnect with friends.
  Ethnic Resource Center Lounge, Bay Tree Conference Center
  1:30-3 p.m.
  


• Biomedical Research at UCSC and Beyond
  Join us for a reception hosted by Dean Stephen Thorsett and featuring a talk by Evelyn Strauss, Ph.D., executive director of Scientists Without Borders and graduate of the UCSC Science Communication Program. Refreshrments will be provided. Please RSVP by April 10 to (831) 459-5238 or email adhayes@ucsc.edu. Directions
  Physical Sciences Building, Seminar Room 240
  1:30-2:45 p.m.
  


• Global Information Internship Program (GIIP) Reunion
  A chance to reconnect and discover the change in the world effected by past and current GIIP students. Please join us for inspiring stories of projects and accomplishments, the presentation of the GIIP Distinguished Alumni Award, and information on emerging uses of ICT for social justice.
  Room 261, Social Sciences 1
  1:30-3 p.m.
  


• 10th Annual Lavender Reception
  Join gay, lesbian, bi, trans and allied alumni in celebrating the Lionel Cantú GLBTI Resource Center's 10th anniversary. Reconnect with friends. Schmooze with students, staff, and faculty. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and art in the GALA Gallery. The center is tucked in a redwood glen by the Crown College circle. Visit the Cantú Resource Center web site for more information.
  Lionel Cantú GLBTI Resource Center
  1:30-3 p.m.
  


• School of Engineering Alumni Reception
  Please join alumni, friends and faculty of the School of Engineering for an afternoon reception. Alumni will have the opportunity to engage and reconnect with the campus, faculty, and each other.
  Engineering Plaza
  1:30-3 p.m.
  
  
• Smith Renaissance Society Reception
  The nine-year-old Page and Eloise Smith Scholastic Society recently merged with the Renaissance Scholars Program.  The new Smith Renaissance Society combines alumni-led volunteer efforts with on-campus support for UCSC students who were foster, homeless, runaway, delinquent or orphaned youths without family support.
  Come meet current students, graduates, mentors, staff and fellow alumni who make up this tremendously successful community of friends.  Refreshments will be served. 
  Cowell College Conference Room
  1:30-3 p.m.
  
  

• Tour New Campus Facilities with Campus Architect Frank Zwart (Cowell ′71)
  Guided tour of new campus facilities including McHenry Library, the Physical Sciences Building, Engineering 2, and the new Humanities buildings. Tour begins at the College Nine and College Ten Multipurpose Room immdiately following the All-Alumni Luncheon.
  1:30-3 p.m.
  
  

• UCSC Farm & Garden Tours
  The Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems invites all alumni and friends to tour UCSC's Farm and Garden. Rain cancels.
  UCSC Farm
  1:30-3 p.m.
  
  

• The Unnatural History of UCSC Walking Tour
  Join campus lecturer Jeff Arnett (Kresge ’72) for a walking tour of sites described in the book, "The Unnatural History of UCSC,” a book that records over 60 remarkable creations, some, like Elfland and the Labyrinth, long gone. Bring water, a snack, good walking shoes, a camera if you like, and appropriate clothing for this time of year. Copies of the 2nd edition of "An Unnatural History of UC Santa Cruz" will be available for purchase. Tour begins at the College Nine and College Ten Multipurpose Room immediately following the All-Alumni Luncheon. Click here to see a flyer about the book. Contact Jeff Arnett at jarnett@ucsc.edu for more information.
  1:30-3 p.m.
  
  
• Pilipino Cultural Celebration Performance
  The Filipino Student Association proudly presents the 17th annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration, Bayan: A People United are a People Empowered. Performances include a mixture of contemporary and traditional dances and performances. People of all ethnicities are invited to join the exploration of cultural identity. Perormances on Fri., April 25, and Sat., April 26. Tickets on sale beginning April 8. Check back soon! For more information, go to the PCC page on Facebook.
  UCSC Mainstage Theater
  7 p.m.
  Click here to order your tickest through the UCSC Ticket Office.

College reunions and provost receptions:

• Merrill College Provost Reception
  Join alumni and friends of Merrill College for a celebration of Merrill's 40th Anniversary.
  Merrill Provost House
  4-6 p.m.
  
  
• Cowell College Provost Reception
  Alumni and friends will meet at the Cowell Provost House for refreshments and to hear the student a cappella group "Acquire" perform.
  Cowell Provost House
  4:30-6 p.m.
  
  
• Crown College Provost Reception
  Crown Provost Joel Ferguson will host a reception at the Crown Provost house for all Crown College alumni. Hope to see you there!
  Crown Provost House
  4:30-6:30 p.m.

Dinner at the Crown Dining Hall
Join current students for dinner following the Provost Reception.
FREE
Crown Dining Hall
6:30 p.m.

• Oakes College Provost Reception
  Alumni and friends of Oakes College are invited to the annual alumni reception. Hope to see you there!
  Oakes College Provost House
  4:30-6 p.m.
  
  

• Porter College Provost Reception
  Join friends and alumni of Porter College to reminisce about the past and recognize the achievements of current Porter students. Provost David Evan Jones will honor current Porter students with student service awards, the Charles M. Gilbert award for excellence in the arts, and Bill Bonnema Outstanding Resident award. Hope to see you there!
  Porter Provost House
  5-6:30 p.m.
  
  

• Kresge College Provost Reception
  All Kresge alumni are welcome at this reunion! This year, we particularly want to welcome back recent grads. Alumni from 2002 to 2007, come back and reconnect with your friends and favorite staff and professors. If there are classmates or staff and faculty you want us to invite, let us know (contact myaninek@ucsc.edu)! Check out our newly renovated rec room and garden. At this reunion we will launch our new Alumni Project Grant, which awards $1,500 for alumni to develop an event, lecture or activity at Kresge in 2008-2009. Free Kresge mug for all alumni attendees!!
  Kresge Provost House
  5-6:30 p.m.
  
  

• Stevenson College Alumni Reception
  Come back to Stevenson College to reconnect with friends and classmates.
  Stevenson Library
  5-6:30 p.m.

More reunion events are being planned. Check back soon!

New Date: The Inauguration of George R. Blumenthal as the campus' tenth Chancellor

Special recognition will be given to '68, '73, '78, '83, '88, '93, '98, and '03 grads as they celebrate their five- to forty-year reunions. Mark your calendar now, invite your friends, and check this web site again soon for details.

A look back at the 2007 Reunion Weekend:

Click here to see photos. The All-Alumni Luncheon was one event in a crowded schedule of reunions, lectures, receptions, and wine-tasting. Sunny springtime weather and an array of reunion events enticed some 800 alumni and guests to Banana Slug Spring Fair campus reunions on Saturday, April 28, for a day reconnecting with one another, former faculty, and the campus."I am continually amazed at the accomplishments of our alumni," said Acting Chancellor George Blumenthal as he opened the All-Alumni Reunion Luncheon. "Every day I discover more slugs making a difference in the world." Among them is Joseph DeRisi (Crown '92) who made the front page of the San Francisco Chronicle last week for his efforts to identify the genetic code of bugs suspected of wiping out a quarter of the nation's honeybees. Alumni, Blumenthal addded, "help build UCSC's reputation both nationally and internationally." Read more.

Help create the reunion YOU want to attend in 2008!

Here's how: Reconnect. Go to the UCSC Online Alumni Directory, and invite your friends and classmates to join you in returning to campus for your reunion in April. Reminisce. Search your photo albums, shoeboxes, and other dark corners for pictures and other memorabilia from your days at UCSC. We will have a display board at the All-Alumni Reunion luncheon where all can be shared. Recommend. Contact the Alumni Association and share your ideas for the reunion you'd like to attend; then volunteer to help make it happen (see article below). Contact Assistant Director Lynn Zachreson at lynnz@ucsc.edu, or call toll-free to (800) 933-SLUG, or locally, (831) 459-2530. Consider making a reunion gift. This coming fall, UCSC students from the Telephone Outreach Program will be contacting you and your classmates. How did UCSC change your world? How is that important to the world today? Your reunion gift will make a difference to today's students at UCSC. You can give today at http://giveto.ucsc.edu/We look forward to seeing you in Santa Cruz this April. Click here to see photos from the 2007 reunion weekend

Why attend a reunion?

Pioneer Class reunion organizer Betsy Adler once said that organizing a reunion can be "a burden or a pleasure, depending on the level of staff support and on the nature of your fellow volunteers. Cowell and the Alumni Association were a great help to us. With staff support and e-mail, it's do-able." Once someone proposes a reunion idea, Alumni Association Assistant Director Lynn Zachreson will help in every way she can. "If you can imagine the reunion you'd like to attend, a simple phone call to the Alumni Association can make it a reality," she said. Zachreson helps people put together a committee of like-minded volunteer reunion planners. She publicizes the reunion on the web and in print to reach out to potential participants, helps locate an event site and caterer, provides organizers with seed funding and mailing lists, produces and mails invitations, recommends local overnight accommodations, takes reservations for alumni events, and more. Almost all reunions take place during Reunion Weekend.To become a reunion volunteer, contact Lynn Zachreson toll-free at (800) 933-SLUG or via e-mail at lynnz@ucsc.edu. Click here to see photos from 2007 reunions
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