GENERAL INFORMATION
We welcome your return to campus for a
weekend of remembering, reminiscing and
creating new memories. Reunion Weekend
is held while school is in session so you will
be able to see all the energy and excitement
generated by today’s students.
Keep checking the website, uncgreunion.info,
for updates, new information and a list of
who is planning to attend. All times, room
locations and other pertinent information
will be in the Weekend Guide which will be
available in your welcome packet when you
check in.
REGISTRATION
You may register using the form at the
back of this brochure or online at
uncgreunion.info. Please register for all
events you plan to attend even if there is
not a fee involved.
The deadline for registration is
April 2, 2015.
Upon receipt of your registration a
confirmation letter and campus map will be
mailed and/or emailed to you.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the
rate of $94/night, plus taxes for the WC/
UNCG Reunion. When making your
reservation be sure to mention that you’re
with the WC/UNCG Reunion Group. Only a
limited number of rooms are available at this
rate, so please call now to reserve your room.
Courtyard by Marriott
4400 West Wendover Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27407
336-294-3800 or 800-321-2211
PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION
Shuttle service from the hotel to the
university will be provided. Once on
campus, golf carts are available to take you
to and from all scheduled events.
Even if you are not staying at the hotel,
we encourage all attendees to park in the
Courtyard Marriott’s parking lot and take
the shuttle to campus. If you prefer to drive
your own vehicle to campus, complimentary
parking is available in Walker Deck.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
9 a.m.
Shuttle service from the hotel to Elliott University
Center begins. Shuttles will run continuously to
and from campus throughout the day. Last shuttle
leaves Elliott University Center at 5 p.m.
9 a.m.
Registration and Check-In
Elliott University Center, Lobby of Auditorium
Please make your first stop on campus at Elliott
University Center. There you will receive your
welcome packet which contains your name tag, a
campus map and a listing of all scheduled events.
Volunteers will be able to answer
your questions.
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9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Your UNCG History: An Exhibit for the
Class of 1965
Elliott University Center, Lobby of Auditorium
Join the staff of the Martha Blakeney Hodges
Special Collections and University Archives and
History’s Museum Studies Program for
an exhibit highlighting the history of UNCG
and the Class of 1965. Reminisce and learn
more about the founding and early years of
UNCG, the history of the Commercial Class,
student veterans who are part of the Women
Veterans Historical Project, the nursing students,
and events and activities on campus during
the 1960s. Photographs, textiles, publications,
and other records will be on display. Museum
Studies students will be on hand to record your
memories of WC/UNCG and archivists will be
available to discuss our collections and the ways
we are preserving and providing access to the
records that document our university’s history.
All are welcome to attend.
10 a.m.
Trolley Tours
Hop on a trolley for a 30 minute tour of the
beautiful UNCG campus. The trolley will include
the new Spartan Village on West Lee Street. The
trolley tour will run every half hour until 3:30 p.m.
Lunch
Members from the Classes of 1969 and 1970 are
encouraged to stay on campus for lunch. Join your
classmates for lunch in either the Elliott University
Center Food Court or the newly renovated dining
hall, Moran Commons.
2-3 p.m.
Living the Legacy
Alumni House, Virginia Dare Room
This lively, informal session hosted by the Class
of 1965 will give class members an opportunity
to share some of the ways we have carried the
motto of service into our own lives. We will also
hear from current students who are engaged in
their own areas of service and leadership. Come
learn what some of our own classmates are doing
for service and how some present students have
begun to fulfill this commitment for service in
their communities too.
A good part of our session will involve breaking
into small groups for conversations with students
to share the variety of ways we can be a strong
voice in our communities. All classes are welcome
to attend.
3:15 p.m.
International Civil Rights Museum
134 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC
The International Civil Rights Center & Museum
exists as a testimony to courage and the potential
of unified people on the right side of history
to make change. Greensboro is fortunate to be
the home of this renowned museum. We have
arranged for interested classmates to take a
guided tour of the museum. Please indicate on the
registration form if you are interested in taking
a tour. Group rate is $8.00 per person payable at
the door. Transportation to and from the museum
will be available. Visit sitinmovement.org for
more information.
3:15-4 p.m.
Tour of School of Music Building
Join your classmates for a docent-led tour of this
campus jewel. Golf carts are available to take you
to this building.
3:15-4 p.m.
School of Education Alumni Awards
School of Education Building, Teaching
Resource Center
Join the School of Education for its annual
Alumni Awards ceremony and reception in the
newly renovated Teaching Resources Center
on the third floor of the School of Education
building. Light refreshments will be provided
as distinguished alumni will be recognized for
their accomplishments. Following the ceremony,
socialize with Dean Karen Wixson in the SELF
Design Studio makerspace across the hall and
take part in hands-on maker activities. Golf carts
are available to take you to this building.
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6 p.m.
Join your classmates for a reception in the lobby of
the Courtyard Marriott hosted by the Class of 1969
Planning Committee.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
8:30 a.m.
Shuttle service from the hotel to Elliott University
Center begins. Shuttles will run continuously to
and from campus throughout the day. Last shuttle
leaves Elliott University Center at 5 p.m.
9 a.m.
Class headquarters open for Classes of 1965, 1969
and 1970.
Class of 1965 – Pine Room
Class of 1969 – Phillips Room
Class of 1970 – White Oak Room
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Registration and Check-In
Elliott University Center, Azalea Room
Please make your first stop on campus at Elliott
University Center. There you will receive your
welcome packet which contains your name tag, a
campus map and a listing of all scheduled events.
Volunteers will be able to answer your questions.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Your UNCG History: An Exhibit for the
Class of 1965
Elliott University Center, Lobby of Auditorium
Join the staff of the Martha Blakeney Hodges
Special Collections and University Archives and
History’s Museum Studies Program for an exhibit
highlighting the history of UNCG and the Class
of 1965. Reminisce and learn more about the
founding and early years of UNCG, the history of
the Commercial Class, student veterans who are
part of the Women Veterans Historical Project,
the nursing students, and events and activities
on campus during the 1960s. Photographs,
textiles, publications, and other records will be
on display. Museum Studies students will be on
hand to record your memories of WC/UNCG
and archivists will be available to discuss our
collections and the ways we are preserving and
providing access to the records that document our
university’s history.
10 a.m.
Trolley Tours
Hop on a trolley for a 30 minute tour of the
beautiful UNCG campus. The trolley will
include the new Spartan Village on West Lee
Street. The trolley tour will run every half
hour until 3:30 p.m.
Lunch
Members from the Classes of 1969 and 1970
are encouraged to stay on campus for lunch.
Join your classmates for lunch in either the
Elliott University Center Food Court or the newly
renovated dining hall, Moran Commons.
1:15-2:30 p.m.
Looking Back . . . Moving Forward
Elliott University Center, Maple Room
From the Woolworth sit-ins and the Tate Street
pickets to the Neo-Black Society, UNCG was
an integral part of the Civil Rights Movement
in Greensboro. This interactive session will
explore the student experience of the 1960s as
well as the community involvement to embrace
the social and political charge of the decade.
Current students, alumni and community leaders
will explore both the inspirational moments and
the challenges of the campus experience. All are
welcome to attend.
2:45-3:45 p.m.
How We Got To Now
Elliott University Center, Dogwood Room
A tapestry is only as beautiful as the threads
that compose it. Come hear the stories of the most
brilliant of those threads — women and men
whose intellectual energy and skillful leadership
helped form the tradition of excellence at UNCG.
All of us who have been part of this institution
have inherited a rich legacy from these leaders —
teachers and students from the earliest days of the
Normal School to the earliest days of UNCG —
and Professor Hephzibah Roskelly shares the tales
of a few whose example inspired and enriched the
experience of the Class of 1965. All are welcome
to attend.
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4-4:30 p.m.
Tour of the Renovated Quad
Come see the lovingly restored Quad. Meet in the
first floor of Shaw for this student led tour. We’ll
even have an opportunity to view a student
room. After the tour we will enjoy ice cream from
Yum Yum.
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Behind the Scenes Tour of Aycock Auditorium
Meet in the lobby for a behind the scenes tour of
Aycock Auditorium. The tour will begin at 4:30 and
led by David Holley, UNCG Director of Opera
and Artistic Director of Greensboro Opera. Not
only will the tour take you backstage, you will also
have an opportunity to preview costumes from the
upcoming UNCG opera, Galileo Galilei.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Class Meeting
Class of 1969 – Phillips Room
Class of 1970 – White Oak Room
11 a.m.
Grand Reunion Brunch
The tradition continues with the daisy chain, the
grand entrance of the 50th reunion class members
and their induction into the Vanguard.
12:15 p.m.
Class Photos
Meet in your class headquarters for your class
photo.
Class of 1969 – Phillips Room
Class of 1970 – White Oak Room
5:30-7 p.m.
Reception
Immediately following the tour of Aycock
Auditorium, we will gather in the downstairs
reception area for a reception with heavy
appetizers, wine and beer.
1 p.m.
Tour of the Renovated Quad
Come see the lovingly restored Quad. Meet in the
first floor of Shaw for this student led tour. You
will even have an opportunity to view a student’s
room.
Shuttle buses will drop off and pick up participants
in front of Aycock Auditorium. Parking is available
behind Weatherspoon Art Museum on the corner
of Spring Garden and Tate Streets.
OTHER CAMPUS EVENTS
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
8:30 a.m.
Shuttle service from the hotel to Elliott University
Center begins. Last shuttle back to the hotel
leaves campus at 2:30 p.m.
8:30-11 a.m.
Registration and Check-In
Elliott University Center, Azalea Room
Please make your first stop on campus at Elliott
University Center. There you will receive your
welcome packet which contains your name tag, a
campus map and a listing of all scheduled events.
Volunteers will be able to answer your questions.
Thursday, April 9
Women’s Tennis
UNCG Tennis Courts, 2 p.m.
UNCG vs. Mercer
Friday, April 10
Men’s Baseball
UNCG Baseball Stadium, 6 p.m.
UNCG vs. Furman
Reserved alumni seating available
MFA Dance Thesis Event
Dance Theater, 7:30 p.m., $15
Saturday, April 11
Men’s Baseball
UNCG Baseball Stadium, 2 p.m.
UNCG vs. Furman
Reserved alumni seating available
Weatherspoon Art Museum
Corner of Spring Garden and Tate Streets
Thursday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 1-5 p.m.
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