Reunion 2012 Program - Wellesley College

June 2012
Dear Alumna:
Reunion 2012 — www.wellesley.edu/reunion
WELCOME TO REUNION!
The Alumnae Association’s mission, to connect alumnae to the College and to each
other, is fully realized at reunion. We are thrilled to welcome you back to campus!
Whether this reunion is your first or you are celebrating the 80 years since you
graduated, we hope you reconnect with all that is Wellesley. We have a wide range of
programs for you: from stimulating faculty lectures to in-depth tours; from yoga to a
walk (or run!) around the lake; from Stepsinging to a variety of open houses. Whether
you participate in our programs or simply enjoy the beauty of our campus and deepen
long-standing friendships, this weekend offers many ways for you to celebrate.
When you arrive on campus, you’ll notice a few changes. Two years ago, we opened
the doors of the newly renovated and LEED-certified Diana Chapman Walsh
Alumnae Hall, a project led by an alumna, Ann Beha ’72. On the east side of campus,
the Whitin Observatory has been renovated and is sharing the expanded space with
the Geosciences Department. We hope you have time to visit both of these places.
In addition, we hope you will notice an expansion of our green initiatives (such as
the water bottles all attendees receive) as we strive to reduce the carbon footprint of
reunion. Please join us in these efforts.
Reunion would not be possible without the hard work, commitment, and enthusiasm
of your class volunteers. The Alumnae Association Board of Directors and I extend
our deepest thanks to all these dedicated individuals. I ask that you please thank them
as well for their dedication to bringing you and your classmates together for this
special weekend.
It’s going to be a wonderful weekend, and we look forward to greeting you at the
Association’s annual meeting in Alumnae Hall on Sunday morning following the
inspirational Alumnae Parade!
Sincerely,
Karen Gentleman ’77, President
Wellesley College Alumnae Association
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