Class of 1990 – 25th Reunion
June 18–21, 2015
Class Headquarters: Occom Commons in the McLaughlin dorm cluster
The McLaughlin dorms are located on the corner of Maynard and College Streets, near Dick’s
House and the old hospital. The dorm names are Berry, Bildner, Byrne, Goldstein, Rauner, and
Thomas.
Class Tent: Maynard Lawn, in front of the McLaughlin dorms
($) Separate charge not included in class reunion fee
Green denotes College-sponsored activities
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17
Mt. Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Overnight Stay ($)
This optional Dartmouth Outing Club event includes hiking, meals, and overnight lodging.
Registration required: (603) 764-5858
THURSDAY, JUNE 18
REGISTRATION OPEN FROM 1–9 P.M. IN THE CLASS TENT
Noon–4 p.m.
1990 Golf Tournament ($)
Hanover Country Club
Pre-registration required as tee times are limited.
Contact organizers Brad Drazen ’90 ([email protected] ) or Derek Symer ’90
([email protected]) with questions.
6–6:45 p.m.
1990 Welcome Reception
Class tent
6:45–9 p.m.
1990 Mediterranean Buffet Welcome Dinner
Class tent
7:45 p.m.
Evening Activity: “Return of the New Games”
Bema (rain: Leverone)
Revisit the “New Games” icebreaker activities from Freshman Week.
9–10:30 p.m.
Square Dancing
Class tent
Refresher instruction in the “Salty Dog Rag” and other family-friendly fun.
9 p.m.–midnight
Class Socializing
Class tent
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
REGISTRATION OPEN FROM 9 A.M. –6 P.M. AT THE CLASS TENT
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
Class tent
9–10 a.m.
Dartmouth Underground: Steam Tunnel and Power Plant Tour
Meet at north side of heating plant, facing New Hampshire Hall
Led by William Riehl, chief operating engineer. Limited to 25.
9–10 a.m.
Re-Learning How to Teach American Literature through Dartmouth’s EdX Program
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Join Donald E. Pease, the Ted and Helen Geisel Third Century Professor in the Humanities and
chair of the Master of Arts in liberal studies program, for a discussion on the ways in which
Dartmouth's new teaching and learning technologies have changed his teaching and learning – for
the better.
9–10 a.m. Enhancing Engineering in Medicine: Students, Research, and Infrastructures Spanos Auditorium, Cummings Hall,Thayer School of Engineering Featuring Brian W. Pogue, professor of engineering; director, M.S. and Ph.D. programs; professor
of physics & astronomy, Dartmouth College; professor of surgery, Geisel School of Medicine. With the rapid expansion of the Thayer School of Engineering, Dartmouth is emerging as a leader
in bringing together the liberal arts and engineering, a partnership that is enabling innovative
research. Learn about the research being conducted by Dartmouth’s Optics in Medicine Lab,
which is creating new, non-invasive cancer imaging techniques through research-based programs,
as well as the imaging techniques being implemented at Dartmouth’s new Center for Surgical
Innovation and the positive impact the expansion of Thayer will have across Dartmouth. 9:30–10:30 a.m.
“You Have Brains in Your Head…”
1990 Class Panel: ’90s Working in Education
Filene Auditorium, Moore Hall
Featuring Jay Davis ’90, director of the Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth and Language in
Motion programs for the Tucker Foundation and director of the First Year Student Enrichment
Program (moderator) and panelists Chris Kirkmire Mazzola ’90, head of the Upper School; Rich
Mazzola ’90, director of athletics, St. Anne’s-Belfield School, Charlottesville, VA; Pam Behne
Gentry ’90, K-12 gifted and talented coordinator, Pinnacle Charter School, Federal Heights, CO;
and Ute Bowman Otley, social studies teacher and varsity girls’ basketball coach, Champlain
Valley Union High School, Hinesburg, VT.
10:30–11:45 a.m.
Dartmouth, the Arctic, the Future
Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Join panelists for a discussion about the long and distinguished history of Dartmouth in the
Arctic, current research programs, and the effects of environmental change on fragile Arctic
environments.
• Ross A. Virginia, Myers Family professor of environmental science and director of the
Institute of Arctic Studies within the Dickey Center for International Understanding;
• Mary Albert, professor of engineering and executive director, U.S. Ice Drilling Program
Office;
• Meredith Kelly, assistant professor of earth sciences;
• Lindsay Whaley, professor of linguistics and classics at Dartmouth College and member
of the board of governors for the University of the Arctic
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.
The DEN: Supporting Entrepreneurs ’Round the Girdled Earth
DEN Innovation Center, 4 Currier Place
Featuring Trip Davis ’90, executive director of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Technology
Transfer, and the College’s director of entrepreneurship Jamie Coughlin. Connect in the new and
inspirational Dartmouth Entrepreneurial Network (DEN) Innovation Center with other Dartmouth
alumni innovators, entrepreneurs, social entrepreneurs and investors and learn about the many
ways that the DEN fosters and promotes entrepreneurship among alumni, students, faculty and
others from all across the Dartmouth community.
Noon–2 p.m.
1990 Flatbread Pizza Lunch
Class tent (Rain location: Leede)
1–3 p.m.
Baker Bell Tower Open House
Meet at the Baker Library Information Desk.
Self-guided visit. 150 free tickets will be distributed beginning at 1 pm in numbered groups of
10. Groups will take the tour in order of their group number from 1–3 pm. Each tour will take
approximately 10 minutes to ascend, take in the beautiful views, and descend. This is a hands free
experience – each person must be able to navigate many steep steps and a ladder on his/her own.
1–4:15 p.m.
Navigating College Admissions: A Workshop for Families
Arvo J. Oopik 1978 Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center
Ideally, students should start planning for college early in their high school career, ensuring a
comprehensive plan for their high school courses and extracurricular activities. This workshop is
designed to familiarize parents and their college-bound children in grades 9–11 with the national
college admission process. Registration is required for this very popular program. If you have any
questions, please call (603) 646-2258.
2–3 p.m.
Architectural Walking Tour of Campus
Meet in front of Dartmouth Hall (Rain location: Room 105, Dartmouth Hall)
Tour begins promptly at 2 pm. Led by Marlene Heck, senior lecturer in art history and history.
2–3:30 p.m.
Bartlett Tower Open Hours
Bartlett Tower
Climb the 86 steps to the top of the 71-foot-tall stone structure built in the 1800s
2–3 p.m.
“And remember that Life’s a Great Balancing Act”
1990 Class Panel: Making a Career in Writing, Theater, & Film
Collis Common Ground, Collis Student Center
Featuring Eastern Illinois University Professor of English Marjorie Worthington ’90 (moderator)
and panelists David Hosp ’90, trial lawyer and courtroom thriller novelist; Michael Lowenthal
’90, novelist and member of the creating writing faculty at Lesley University; Anne Sundberg
’90, producer, director, and writer at Break Thru Films; and Tom Thompson ’90, poet
and essayist.
To be followed by tea and book signing.
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.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
Geisel Lecture: Dartmouth’s Impact in East Africa–Developing Human Capital for
Sustainable Health
Filene Auditorium, Moore Hall
Lisa Adams, MD, Geisel ’90, associate professor of medicine, associate professor of community
and family medicine, and associate dean for global health.
John Sloan Dickey ’29 impressed upon his students that “The world’s troubles are your
troubles...and there is nothing wrong with the world that better human beings cannot fix.” Dr.
Adams will discuss ways in which Dartmouth and Geisel faculty and students took these words to
heart and put them into action. Dr. Adams will share how students, faculty, and international
partners in countries such as Rwanda and Tanzania are strengthening health care systems, training
future physicians, and developing a new vaccine against tuberculosis.
5-6 p.m.
Dartmouth’s Proud History of Uniformed Service
Rauner Library, Webster Hall
Military veterans and friends please join members of Dartmouth Uniformed Service Alumni in
viewing a special display of historical military-related Dartmouth items. Refreshments will be
served.
Professional School Receptions for the Dartmouth Classes of 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1990,
1994, 1995, 1996, 2010
Geisel School of Medicine
Kellogg Mezzanine (old Café North), Kellogg Medical Auditorium (45 Dewey Field Road)
Thayer School of Engineering
GlycoFi Atrium, MacLean Engineering Sciences Center, Thayer School of Engineering
Tuck School of Business
Buchanan Faculty Seminar Room, Tuck School of Business
6–7 p.m.
1990 Class Reception
Connecticut River waterfront
Transportation provided from the class tent to the waterfront
Join us at the Friends of Dartmouth Rowing Boathouse during the reception to dedicate two boats
donated by fellow members of our Class. Together at 6:30 p.m. we will bestow these gifts to the
rowing program and officially name our boats Chuck Drake '90 and Class of 1990.
7–9 p.m.
1990 Tastes of Italy Dinner
Connecticut River waterfront
Transportation provided from the class tent to the waterfront
9:30 p.m.–midnight
Class Socializing with ’90 Band Second-Hand Jam Band and DJ
Class tent
9:30–11:30 p.m.
Classes of 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996 Singles Gathering ($)
PINE Bar, Hanover Inn
On Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, bus transportation will be available from 10 p.m. – 1
a.m. from the Hopkins Center to Lebanon hotels (Residence Inn, Marriott, and Element
Hotel), White River Junction, VT hotels, and the Norwich Inn. The bus will loop and should be
available approximately every 30 minutes beginning at 10 p.m.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
REGISTRATION OPEN FROM 9–12 P.M. IN THE CLASS TENT
7:30–9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Class tent
8–9 a.m.
1990 Fun Run
Meet at Class tent
9–10:15 a.m.
“You can steer yourself any direction you choose...”
1990 Class Panel: Career/Life Transitions:
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
’90 panelists will share their experiences with career and life transitions, and lead an open
discussion with audience members. Featuring Bruce Sacerdote ’90, Dartmouth’s Richard S.
Braddock 1963 Professor in Economics and chair of the economics department (moderator) with
panelists Brad Bennett ’90, corporate communications manager for the Ras Al Khaimah Free
Trade Zone, United Arab Emirates; Julie Clugage ’90, co-founder and executive director,
Team4Tech, Menlo Park, CA; Walter Palmer ’90, deputy executive director, international
development, NBA Players Association, New York, NY; Lisa Verb ’90, stay-at-home mom,
educator, and community volunteer/leader, Schenectady, NY.
9–10 a.m.
DGALA Annual Reunion Breakfast
Hinman Forum, Rockefeller Center
Join Dartmouth’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Alumni Association for breakfast
before heading over to President Hanlon's Reunion Address.
9–10 a.m.
Dartmouth Underground: Steam Tunnel and Power Plant Tour
Meet at north side of heating plant, facing New Hampshire Hall
Led by William Riehl, chief operating engineer. Limited to 25.
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Presidential Reunion Address with Philip J. Hanlon ’77
Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center
A special tribute to volunteer service.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
1990 Sliders and Salad Family Picnic
Rocky Courtyard (rain: Leede Arena, Berry Sports Complex)
Vegetarian options will be available.
1:30–2 p.m.
Memorial Service
Rocky Courtyard (rain: Leede Arena, Berry Sports Complex)
Organized by Bill Levin ’90 and Brad Drazen ’90, officiated by Bill Levin ’90.
1:30–2:30 p.m.
Walking Tour of Public Art on Campus
Meet at Maffei Plaza, Black Family Visual Arts Center
1:30–3 p.m.
Alumni Row
Boathouse on the Connecticut River
Multiple classes.
1:30–3 p.m.
Bartlett Tower Open Hours
Bartlett Tower
Climb the 86 steps to the top of the 71-foot-tall stone structure built in the 1800s.
2–3 p.m.
Dartmouth Athletics Reception
Tent at the corner of Wheelock and South Park streets (next to the Berry Sports Center)
Director of Athletics and Recreation Harry Sheehy ’55a cordially invites all alumni and their
guests to an informal reception. Come mingle with varsity and club coaches and get an update on
the state of Dartmouth athletics. Refreshments will be served.
2–3 p.m.
DGALA Faculty Lecture | Women’s and Gender Studies
Haldeman 041
Assistant Professor of Women’s and Gender Studies Eng-Beng Lim, author of Brown Boys and
Rice Queens, will discuss his latest work. His book recently received two national awards, one
from the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies at the CUNY Grad Center, and the other from the
Association of Asian American Studies.
2-3:30 pm
Dartmouth College Marching Band Mini Reunion
Hartman Rehersal Hall, Hopkins Center for the Arts
Refreshments will be served.
2–4:30 p.m.
Baker Bell Tower Open Hours
Self-guided visit. 150 free tickets will be distributed beginning at 2 p.m. in numbered groups of
10. Groups will take the tour in order of their group number from 2–4:30 p.m. Each tour will take
approximately 10 minutes to ascend, take in the beautiful views, and descend. This is a hands free
experience–each person must be able to navigate many steep steps and a ladder on his/her own.
3:30–4:30 p.m.
On the Green! A Dartmouth Alumni Celebration
Dartmouth Green
Bring your kids, meet your friends, and gather on the Green with alumni from all classes for an
afternoon of fun. Let us treat you to a free ice cream social, live music by HiFi, and chance to
relax and soak up the sun.
4-6 p.m.
DADA Reception
Hopkins Center, Room 132 (between mailboxes and café)
Please join the Dartmouth Alumni in Design & Architecture (DADA) for snacks, drinks,
and conversations with fellow alumni working in design and architecture.
5–6 p.m.
1769 Society Reception
Grand Ballroom, Hanover Inn
By invitation only
6 p.m.
Class of 1990 Photo
Join your classmates on the steps of Dartmouth Hall for a special group picture.
6:15–7:15 p.m.
1990 Reception (Adults Only)
Baker Lawn (rain: Leede Arena)
7:15–9:30 p.m.
1990 Class Banquet (Adults Only)
Baker Lawn (rain: Leede Arena)
7:15 p.m.
Remarks from President Hanlon ’77
9:30–10:30 p.m.
On the Green! A Dartmouth Alumni Celebration
Dartmouth Green
Join family, classmates, and friends under the night sky for a culminating celebration with the
Dartmouth Idol All-Stars and some spectacular pyrotechnics. Kettle corn and glow sticks for
everyone.
10:30 p.m.–midnight
Class Socializing
Class tent
On Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20, bus transportation will be available from 10 p.m. – 1
a.m. from the Hopkins Center to Lebanon hotels (Residence Inn, Marriott, and Element
Hotel), White River Junction, VT hotels, and the Norwich Inn. The bus will loop and should be
available approximately every 30 minutes beginning at 10 p.m.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
8–10:30 a.m.
Class of 1990 Meeting & Farewell Brunch
Class tent
Featuring a performance by the Aires.
Noon
Residence Hall Checkout