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Harvard Class of 2005
Tenth Reunion Schedule
May 28–31, 2015
Thursday, May 28
9:45 AM
Commencement Exercises in Harvard Yard for classmates
Tercentenary Theatre
11:30 AM–1:45 PM
Alumni Spread Luncheon
Old Yard
Pre-registration required
2:30–4:00 PM
Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association: The Afternoon Program
Tercentenary Theatre
The Afternoon Program will include welcoming remarks and acknowledgments by Cynthia A.
Torres AB ’80, MBA ’84, president of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA); an
announcement of Overseer and HAA Board elections; the presentation of the Harvard Medals;
remarks by Harvard University President and Lincoln Professor of History Drew Gilpin Faust;
and an address by the Commencement speaker, Deval L. Patrick AB ’78, JD ’82.
7:00 PM
Informal Gathering with the Class of 2010
Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; one free drink ticket per person
Cambridge Queen’s Head
Friday, May 29
9:30–11:00 AM
Family Fun: Arts and Crafts
Annenberg Tent
9:30–11:00 AM
Family Fun: Animal Adventures
William James Hall, 33 Kirkland Street
A fun, interactive presentation of various animals for families attending Reunion
10:30 AM
Radcliffe Day Activities
Planned by the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, additional details at
https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/radcliffe-day-2015. Pre-registration required.
10:30–11:30 AM
Harvard Today: A Faculty Forum
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Join fellow reunion alumni for a series of TED-style talks from prominent Harvard faculty
members and alumni. These leading scholars will explore current, on-campus advances in
teaching and learning. Moderated by Michael D. Smith, Edgerley Family Dean of the Faculty of
Arts and Science and John H. Finley, Jr. Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
11:30 AM
Architectural Tour of Harvard Yard led by Crimson Key
Leaves from the MAC Gym steps
12:30 PM
Tour of the Harvard iLab
Batten Hall, 125 Western Avenue, Allston
1:30–3:00 PM
Self-guided tours of the Museum of Natural History
26 Oxford Street
Don’t miss Harvard’s world-famous exhibition of 3,200 glass models of botanical specimens—
exquisitely realistic flowers, fruits, and plants crafted by Leopold and Rudolph Blaschkas’ glass
models of sea creatures, which they crafted before making the Glass Flowers.
2:00 PM
What’s New at Harvard Tour of Harvard Yard led by Crimson Key
Leaves from the MAC Gym steps
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3:00–4:00 PM
A Conversation with President Faust
Science Center, Hall B
Join fellow reunion alumni for a discussion with Drew Gilpin Faust, President of Harvard
University and Lincoln Professor of History, in an informative session about priorities,
initiatives, and the current state of the University.
7:00 PM–1:00 AM
10th Reunion Kickoff Party
Annenberg Hall
Casual dinner and open bar
Saturday, May 30
10:00 AM
What’s New at Harvard Tour of Harvard Yard led by Crimson Key
Leaves from the MAC Gym steps
11:00 AM
Women’s History Tour of Harvard Yard led by Crimson Key
Leaves from the MAC Gym steps
11:00 AM–NOON
Where we’ve been since 2005; Classmate TED-style talks
Speakers include: Hayley Bay Barna, Mollie Hesse Chen, Jacob S. Gordon, Nate Rogers, Henry
Michael Rosenberg, Maggie Shipstead, Sewit Teckie, and Manuela Zoninsein.
Sever Hall, Room 113
12:00–2:30 PM
10th Reunion Field Day Picnic
Holworthy Tents, The Old Yard, Harvard Yard
3:00–5:00 PM
Affinity Group Mini-Reunions
Various locations, see SIG and Mini Reunion schedules for event details
5:00–7:00 PM
’05 Speed Dating Event
John Harvard’s Brewery, 33 Dunster Street
Singles, experience the most exciting way to mingle with everyone in the room. $45 entry fee
includes two drinks and appetizers. Space is limited; contact Debra Mao ’05
([email protected]) to sign up.
7:00 PM–1:00 AM
10th Reunion Soiree
Kirkland House Courtyard
Live band: White Heat Swing, cocktails, dinner, and dancing
Sunday, May 31
10:30-11:00 AM
11:00 AM–1:00 PM
10th Reunion Memorial Service
Kirkland House JCR
10th Reunion Farewell Brunch
Kirkland House Dining Hall