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Class of 1955
60th Reunion
June 15-18, 2015
Residence Hall: East Wheelock Cluster
Class Headquarters: Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons
($) Separate charge not included in class Reunion fee
Green denotes College-sponsored activities
SUNDAY, JUNE 14
Early Bird Arrival
Mt. Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Overnight Stay ($)
This optional Dartmouth Outing Club event includes hiking, meals, and overnight lodging.
Registration required; call (603) 764-5858.
MONDAY, JUNE 15
Registration and Help Desk Open from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. in Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953
Commons
Arrival Day
Get reacquainted with the campus.
9–10 a.m.
Hood Museum of Art Tour
Kim Gallery, Hood Museum
Join Juliette Bianco ’94, interim director of the Hood Museum of Art, for a tour of the museum
that highlights how the museum fulfills its unique teaching mission through growing its
collections and presenting innovative gallery displays and exhibitions, including those curated by
faculty and students. In addition, the tour will highlight exciting changes as the museum prepares
for a major renovation and expansion.
9 a.m.–noon
Life Sciences Greenhouse and Brout Orchid Collection Open House
4th Floor, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Building
Take a self-guided tour of the extensive and varied plant collection including the Brout Orchid
Collection with a thousand orchids of different species and hybrids.
10–11 a.m.
Architectural Walking Tour of Campus
Meet in front of Dartmouth Hall (rain: Room 105, Dartmouth Hall)
Tour begins promptly at 10 a.m. Led by Marlene Heck, senior lecturer in art history and history.
10 a.m.–noon
Tennis Tournament
Berry Clay Courts (at the intersection of Park and Wheelock Streets in front of Alumni Gym)
Contact: Dick Mount '55 at (617) 566-4751
10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Golf Tournament ($)
Hanover Country Club
Contact: Doug Melville '55 at (860) 388-2616
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Artist Exhibition Set-up
Hop Garage, Room 132, Hopkins Center for the Arts
noon
Lunch on Your Own ($)
1:15–3:15 p.m.
1955 Poets and Authors: A Reading
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Joseph Mathewson ’55, moderator; Jere Daniell ’55, Bill Lenderking ’55, Jud Hale ’55, Joe
Kagle Jr. ’55, Mary Lynn Kotz, Nick Kotz ’55, Lynmar Brock Jr. ’55, and Alan Uris ’55.
2–3 p.m.
Dartmouth College Today Campus Bus Tour
Meet at Hanover Inn
Guided bus tour of campus and the Hanover area
2:30 p.m.
Glee Club Rehearsal with University Chorus
Faulkner Hall, Hopkins Center
For all former Glee Club singers
3–5 p.m.
Academic Open Houses
Various locations; see back of program for additional information
Get an update on Dartmouth academic life today.
3-­‐4:30 p.m. Football Open House Football Office, Third Floor, Floren Varsity House The Football Program invites all former players and friends to stop by the football office for a first-­‐person look into the exciting world of Dartmouth Football.
3:30–5 p.m.
U.S. Politics: The Run-Up to Election Year
Filene Auditorium & Moore B03, Moore Hall
Join the Rockefeller Center’s Senior Lecturer in Economics Charlie Wheelan ’88 for a timely
discussion of politics, the presidential election, and the two-party system. The founder of the
Centrist Project, Wheelan has spent time as a speechwriter, a correspondent for The Economist,
and a Congressional candidate. A widely published author, his most recent book is The Centrist
Manifesto. Moderated by Bob Hager ’60.
5:45–6:45 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Maffei Plaza, Black Family Visual Arts Center (rain: Class of 1953 Commons)
6:45–8:15 p.m.
Welcome Shore Dinner
Maffei Plaza, Black Visual Arts Center (rain: Class of 1953 Commons)
Enjoy lobsters, chowder, barbecue chicken, corn on the cob, and more! Remarks and greetings
by Tom Blumberg ’55. Casual attire suggested.
8:30–9:30 p.m.
“A Little Night Magic”
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
The Classes of 1955, 1960 and 1965 are invited to enjoy the talents of professional magician
Rich Bloch ’65 as he celebrates his 50th reunion.
8:30–11 p.m.
Class Socializing
Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons
9:45–10:15 p.m.
University Chorus of the Upper Valley Concert
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Enjoy popular favorites and Dartmouth songs as sung by an alumni chorus with former Glee
Club members joining the show.
TUESDAY, JUNE 16
Registration and Help Desk Open from 7:30–10 a.m. in Class Headquarters
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Full Breakfast Buffet
Class of 1953 Commons
7:30–8:45 a.m.
Professional School Breakfasts for the Dartmouth Classes of 1955 and 1960
Open to graduate school alumni and guests
Geisel School of Medicine
Drake Room, Hanover Inn, Lower Level
Interim dean’s breakfast
Thayer School of Engineering
The Great Hall, Cummings Hall, Thayer School of Engineering
Remarks by Joseph Helble, dean and professor, Thayer School of Engineering
Tuck School of Business
PepsiCo Dining Room, Byrne, Tuck School of Business
Remarks by Dean Paul Danos
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
1955 Artists: An Exhibition of Works by Classmates
Hop Garage, Room 132, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Featuring work from Joe Kagle ’55, Karen Gorton, Gale Parker, Alvan Schwartz ’55, Lynn
Foggle, Carol Cacciamani, Howard Zelikow ’55, Dick Barr ’55, Frank Davidson ’55 and Dr.
Pete Henderson ’55.
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Hood Museum of Art Presentations and Tour with Interim Director Juliette Bianco ’94,
Bonnie MacAdam ’55a, and Additional Staff Members
Hood Museum of Art The Hood Museum of Art welcomes members of the Class of 1955 and spouses/partners to hear
brief presentations on the museum’s upcoming expansion by Interim Director Juliette Bianco
’94, and the class’s 60th Reunion art purchases by curator of American art Bonnie MacAdam.
Additional staff members will introduce current exhibitions and facilitate the viewing of selected
works of art donated by members of the class. Presentations begin promptly at 9 a.m. in the
Hood Museum of Art Auditorium. 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Presidential Reunion Address with Philip J. Hanlon ’77
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center
A special tribute to volunteer service
11:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Build Your Own Sandwich Luncheon Buffet
South Dining Room, Class of 1953 Commons
1:30–3 p.m.
Great Issues of Today
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Moderator: Leon Martel ’55; Participants: Bill Lenderking ’55, Nick Kotz ’55, and Alan Murray
’55.
1:45–3 p.m.
Life Sciences Greenhouse and Brout Orchid Collection Open House
4th Floor, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Building
Take a self-guided tour of the extensive and varied plant collection including the Brout Orchid
Collection with a thousand orchids of different species and hybrids.
3:30–4:45 p.m.
Remembering America’s Wars: A Journey to Vietnam
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Dartmouth President Emeritus, historian, and former Marine James Wright ’64a discusses
America’s wars with an emphasis on his forthcoming book on Vietnam, and his recent emotional
pilgrimage back to that country to hike up Hamburger Hill and visit sites where men of
Dartmouth paid the ultimate price.
5–6 p.m. 1769 Society Reception
Grand Ballroom, Hanover Inn
By invitation only
5–6 p.m. Dartmouth’s Proud History of Uniformed Service
Rauner Library, Webster Hall
Military veterans and friends are invited to join members of Dartmouth Uniformed Service
Alumni in viewing a special display of historical military-related Dartmouth items. Refreshments
will be served.
6–7 p.m.
Reception
Collis Common Ground
7–7:15 p.m.
Remarks from President Hanlon ’77
Collis Common Ground
7:15–8:45 pm
Dinner
Collis Common Ground
Remarks by Jud Hale ’55. Casual attire suggested.
8:45–11 p.m.
Class Socializing
Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Full Breakfast Buffet
Class of 1953 Commons
8 am–4:30 p.m.
1955 at Dartmouth: An Exhibition
Rauner Library, Webster Hall
Memorabilia from the College Archives
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
1955 Artists: An Exhibition of Works by Classmates
Hop Garage, Room 132, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Featuring work from Joe Kagle ’55, Karen Gorton, Gale Parker, Alvan Schwartz ’55, Lynn
Foggle, Carol Cacciamani, Howard Zelikow ’55, Dick Barr ’55, Frank Davidson ’55 and Dr.
Pete Henderson.
9:15–10:15 a.m.
Memorial Service
Rollins Chapel
Officiants: Reverend Joe Herring ’55 with Reverend Roy Nyren ’55, Reverend Peter Greenfield
’55 and Buck Kuttner ’55.
10:45–11:45 a.m.
Class Meeting
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Bus transportation provided from the Hopkins Center to the DOC House.
Noon–1:15 p.m.
Luncheon
DOC House (rain: West Gym)
Round trip bus transportation provided from the Hopkins Center to the DOC and back.
1:45–3 p.m.
Health Issues of Later Life and the Healthcare Delivery System
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Moderator: Dr. Dick Hastings ’55; Participants: Dr. Jerry Bernstein ’55, Dr. Richard Roberts ’55,
Peter Fishbein, and Gordon Russell.
2:15-3:15 p.m.
Orozco Murals Tour
Orozco Mural Room, Baker Library
Led by Mary Coffey, associate professor of art history.
3:30–5 p.m.
Get Your Mind and Body Ready for Your 75th Reunion
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
As we age, there are a number of important things we can do to keep our bodies and minds
functioning optimally. This presentation, by Robert B. Santulli, M.D., honorary associate
professor of psychiatry, will review the changes that typically occur in our senior years,
physically and mentally. It will describe how we can keep ourselves in the best possible shape
now and for the future – and for the next big reunion!
4–5:30 p.m.
Informal gatherings at fraternities, clubs, etc.
6–7 p.m.
Reception
North Dining Room, Class of 1953 Commons
Jacket and tie suggested.
7–9 p.m.
Class Banquet
North Dining Room, Class of 1953 Commons
With special guests President Emeritus James Wright ’64a and Susan DeBevoise Wright ’69a
Jacket and tie suggested.
9–11 p.m.
Class Socializing
Paganucci Lounge, Class of 1953 Commons
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Breakfast on Your Own
8-10 a.m.
Open House and Light Breakfast Refreshments
The Roth Center for Jewish Life, 5 Occom Ridge, Hanover
Hosted by Dartmouth Hillel
8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
1955 at Dartmouth: An Exhibition
Memorabilia from the College Archives
Rauner Library, Webster Hall
Noon (or earlier)
Check out and turn in your room keys.