Schedule of Events | Reunion 2011

Wednesday May 11 | Thursday, May 12 |
Friday, May 13 | Saturday, May 14 |
Sunday, May 15

FIRST STOP

Wednesday, May 11

1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Seventh Anniversary
Leadership and Women of Color Conference

SECOND STOP

Thursday, May 12

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Seventh Anniversary Leadership and Women of Color Conference
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Museum of Fine Art Tours The Museum of Fine Art will lead tours of the current exhibition
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Golden Girl Class of 1961 Registration Manley College Center, Board Room, Upper Concourse Special registration and gathering room for the 2011 Golden Girl Class of 1961. Diamond Daughter Registration Manley College Center, Board Room, Upper Concourse Special registration for alumnae in classes celebrating reunions of 55 years or more. Alumnae Exchange Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Walk through and network with your Spelman sisters. Engage in an exchange of resources concerning topics ranging from planning your future to health and wellness. Bring your business cards, pamphlets and promotional items. Engage in the exchange! Cyber Cafe Manley College Center, Training Room, Upper Concourse Check your email, connect with alumnae who could not make it to Reunion, make a gift to the College, surf the Web and relax.
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Internet Basics: Communicate with the World for the C'41 - C'61 Manley College Center, Upper Concourse, Training Room This 45-minute workshop is for novice computer users in the classes of 1941 through 1961 who want to learn more about using Internet resources to surf the Web, communicate with family and friends, and stay connected with the Spelman community. The workshop is taught by Bernice Green, C'91, Computer Laboratory Services Manager: * Learn about Internet Safety * Learn how to search the Web * Learn how to set-up a free e-mail account * Learn how to send, download and view pictures * Learn important Internet terms
5:00 p.m. - Until	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)

THIRD STOP

Friday, May 13

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Golden Girl Class of 1961 Registration Manley College Center, Board Room Diamond Daughter Registration Manley College Center, Board Room, Upper Concourse Alumnae Exchange Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Cyber Cafe Manley College Center, Training Room, Upper Concourse
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Sisterhood Breakfast (Breakfast is not guaranteed after 8:45 a.m.) Manley College Center, Dining Hall & Atrium Celebrate sisterhood with your class and other reunioning alumnae, and enjoy a wide array of delicious breakfast selections with your class and other reunioning alumnae.
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.	Reunion Convocation Sisters Chapel A program hosted, as tradition dictates, by the ten-year Class of 2001
10:50 a.m.	Parade of Classes Sisters Chapel Strut with your class from Sisters Chapel to your designated class photo shoot location led by your Student Class Captain.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Campus Tours Walk the campus with Spelman Ambassadors to experience our 39-acre campus. Meet your tour guide and look for signs that say “campus tour” across from the Dorothy Shephard Manley Residence Hall. Tours will begin every hour on the hour. Museum of Fine Art Tours Tours will begin every hour on the hour
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Vendors Market Manley College Center, Lower Concourse An exciting marketplace sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) Craft Zone Manley College Center, Upper Concourse An opportunity for children, ages 12 and under, to create crafts & Spelman memorabilia. Gentlemen’s Retreat Manley College Center, Lower Concourse A place to relax for spouses and male guests.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Spelman Literature and Music Showcase Manley College Center Upper Concourse A showcase of books, music and art by reunioning alumnae, and College faculty and staff.
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Class Pictures Read Hall Simon Gymnasium and Manley College Center Class picture location and times have been pre-assigned and are shared. College-Bound Information Session Office of Admissions, Packard Hall, 3rd floor An information session on preparing for the college experience for girls, ages 12-18, who are guests of registered alumnae
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Blue Box Lunch Manley College Center, Alma Upshaw Dining Hall
Noon – 4:00pm	Beyond the Blackboard: Family Day Children of all ages are invited to the Museum’s Family Day that will include interactive gallery walks of the exhibition, make-and-take workshops based on the work featured in the museum. Admission is free but registration is required. To register, call 404.270.5607 or send an email to museum@spelman.edu
12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	Class Meetings Class Meeting locations have been pre-assigned and are shared in your registration materials.
2:00 p.m.	Reunion Competition Deadline The deadline for making class contributions to be counted towards the Class Gift presentations. Class Gift presentations are made during the Blue Note Theatre. Senior Class Day Sisters Chapel A program featuring the Ivy Oration and other presentations by the Senior Class of 2011.
2:45 p.m.	March Through the Alumnae Arch Campus Oval (Begins at approximately 3:00 p.m. following Class Day) The Class of 2011 is led by alumnae through the Alumnae Arch. *White dress or skirt suit, flesh-toned hose & black closed-toe shoes required.
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Golden Girl Class of 1961 Tea Reynolds Cottage An afternoon tea, especially for the Class of 1961, in celebration of their 50th reunion.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.	College Update featuring Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum The Suites - Private Dining Room Sister Social The Suites Amphitheatre Meet your sisters at The Suites and savor Spelman College! Let the rejoicing continue with beverages, cheese, and a College update. Meet and mingle with your sisters and guests and enjoy the sweet success of the day as we prepare to be greeted by President Beverly Daniel Tatum and treated to the most up-to-date news and all things at the forefront about our alma mater.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Morehouse-Spelman Mixer The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta – The Grand Ballroom (Lower Level) 181 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30303 A mixer featuring music, martinis and a walk down memory lane with the men of Morehouse College.
10:00 p.m. - Until	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)

FOURTH STOP

Saturday, May 14

9:00 a.m.	Baccalaureate Campus Oval Open Admission. Please identify yourself as an Alumna for special seating.
11:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) Annual Meeting & Luncheon Manley College Center, June Gary Hopps Atrium The NAASC conducts the annual business meeting and luncheon.
Noon - 5:00 p.m.	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)
6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.	Golden Girl Class of 1961 Banquet Preparation The Hyatt Regency Downtown Embassy Hall
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Blue Note Theater The Hyatt Regency Downtown A grand reception highlighted by the Golden Girl Class of 1961 Parade, Donor Recognition, and the Reunion Class Gift Presentations
10:00 p.m. until	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)

LAST STOP

Sunday, May 15

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)
3:00 p.m.	Commencement (Ticket required. Please identify yourself as an Alumna for reserved seating at the church.) A limited number of Commencement tickets will be available for the reunioning Golden Girl Class of 1961. All other requests will be addressed on a first-come, first-serve basis based on ticket availability.