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Celebrate Cedar Crest: Reunion 2012
June 1-3

Who's Coming?

Reunion

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, June 1

11 a.m. –4:30 p.m.

Reunion Registration
Tompkins College Center, Level 2

10 a.m. onward

Steinbright Hall Move-in Time
Steinbright Hall

10 a.m.-9 p.m.

2012 Reunion Raffle
Information below.

11 a.m.

General Campus Tour
Tompkins College Center, Information Desk, Level 2

Noon

Golden Club Reunion Kick-Off Luncheon ($)
TCC, Dining Hall
This event is for alumnae who are celebrating, or have celebrated, their 50th reunion and their guests.
Members of Class of 1962 will be invited to attend at no cost.
Guest Speaker: Pamela Varkony- Founder & Director, Power of Women- speaks on"The Rising Importance of Women in the Third World."

Noon–1:30 p.m.

A la carte Lunch for Alumnae and Guests ($)
TCC, Bistro, Level 2

2:00–2:45 p.m.

Back to School Session - Biology
TCC, Alcove C, Level 3
The Rise of Slime and Eating through the Food Chain:  Why there are no big fish in the oceans anymore by Dr. John Cigliano, Associate Professor of Biology.

2:30 p.m.

Arboretum Tour of Campus
TCC, Information Desk, Level 2

2:50–3:45 p.m.

Back to School Session - Special Topics
TCC, Alcove C, Level 3
Positively Aware: Spotlight on HIV/AIDS, by Shannon McElroy ‘02
Even though recognition of the spread of HIV/AIDS has slowly diminished over the past decade, the virus continues to affect people of every ethnicity, age, gender, and sexual orientation across the country. Join us for an examination of the status of HIV in America and explore the social, environmental, and cultural factors that promote both stigma and high-risk behaviors.

4 p.m.

Class of 1962 Tree Planting Ceremony
TCC, Front Lawn

Class of 1962 Memorial Service
Immediately following tree ceremony
President’s Garden on the Quad
(rain site, Alumnae Hall Chapel)

5 p.m.–onward

Reunion Registration for Evening Arrivals
Steinbright Hall

6 p.m.

Class of 1962 Reception and 50th Reunion Dinner
TCC, Dining Hall, Level 3
A special dinner in celebration of the Class of 1962.  Dessert will be highlighted by a private performance by The Angeltones!

6 p.m.

Class of 1977 Reception and Dinner
TCC, 1867 Room, Level 3

6 - 8 p.m.

A la carte Dinner for Alumnae and Guests
TCC, Bistro, Level 2

9–11 p.m.

All Classes and GOLD Party ($)
TCC, Bistro, Level 2
Reconnect with old friends and enjoy a delicious dessert buffet on Friday night!  The Angeltones will entertain from 9:30 – 10:30p.m. with a fun performance of all the classic songs we remember from decades past!

8–10 p.m.

Pool Party and Family Movies
Rodale Aquatic Center
Join with family and friends for a swim in the pool with our inflatable octopus or enjoy family-friendly movies in the recreation room.

9:30–11 p.m.

Reunion Fest
Steinbright Hospitality Suite
Kick back with snacks and conversation with fellow alumnae.

Saturday, June 2

7:30 a.m.

Zumba Class
Steinbright Hall, Dance Studio

6:30–8 a.m.

Coffee and Bagels for Steinbright Residents
Steinbright Hospitality Suite

8–11:30 a.m.

A la carte Breakfast ($)
TCC, Bistro, Level 2

8:30–11:30 a.m.

Reunion Registration
TCC, Level 2

8:30 a.m.

Arboretum tour of campus
TCC, Information Desk, Level 2

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

2012 Reunion Raffle
Information below.

9–9:40 a.m.

Back to School Session - Book Club
TCC, Alcove A, Level 3
Discussion of The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, led by the CCC Book Club.  This elegantly written novel beautifully presents the portrait of an unforgettable young woman whose gift for flowers helps her change the lives of others even as she struggles to overcome her own troubled past.

9:45–10:25 a.m.

Back to School Session - What's New at CCC
TCC, 1867 Room, Level 3
This I Believe: Reflections from a First Year by Christine Nowik, Assistant Dean. This session will provide an overview of the First Year Experience at Cedar Crest College, with an emphasis on the shared read, "This I Believe."  Learn about students' journeys toward articulating their beliefs and view a short film outlining what students believe. 

10:30-11:15 a.m.

Alumnae Association Annual Meeting
TCC, Samuels Theatre
This event includes the presentation of Alumnae Scholarship and Faculty Award winners, election of Association directors and trustee and other Association business.

11:15 a.m.

President Carmen Twillie Ambar’s State of the College Address
TCC, Samuels Theatre
Completing her fourth year at Cedar Crest, President Ambar will share her vision for the future of the College.

Noon

Reunion Luncheon and Awards Ceremony ($)
TCC, Dining Hall
Enjoy a relaxing lunch with your classmates. Prizes will be awarded to: the class with the largest number returning; the class with the greatest percentage returning; the alumna returning from the greatest distance; and the alumna representing the oldest class. Help honor one or more of your fellow alumnae during the Alumnae Award(s) presentation.

1:30 PM

Desserts Courtesy of the Cedar Crest College Bookstore
TCC, Bookstore, Level 1
After lunch, step downstairs and enjoy a selection of desserts while browsing the Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Cedar Crest College, Maureen Yoachim, Manager.

2 p.m.

Honor Class Meetings, Elections and Photographs
Rooms in TCC
This is the time to elect class officers and pose for class photographs. You can purchase class and other reunion photos online after Reunion.

3–4:30 p.m.

Chocolate Festival
President's Residence Lawn
(Rain site: Lees Hall)
This is a great opportunity to meet President Carmen Twillie Ambar and family, chat with faculty and friends and enjoy chocolate and fruit desserts.

4 p.m.

General Campus Tour
TCC, Information Desk, Level 2

5:30-6:30 p.m. Class of 1952 Reception($)
TCC, Room 317, Level 3

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Class of 2002 High Tea($)
TCC, 1867 Room, Level 3
The Class of 2002 will celebrate their 10 year reunion with a quaint and cozy tea service. Come for the good conversations, stay for the surprises!

6:30 p.m.

Reunion Celebration Buffet Dinner ($)
TCC, Terrace (rain site, Bistro)
Enjoy a clam bake, chicken, shrimp, burgers, and more outside on the Terrace with all of your classmates!

7:30-10 p.m.

Saturday Night Entertainment!
TCC, Terrace and Bistro (rain site Bistro)
Enjoy a variety of entertainment including magic, caricatures, and a piano bar by the Friends of Cedar Crest College Performing Arts!

9–10:30 p.m.

Pool Party and Family Movie
Rodale Aquatic Center
Join with family and friends for a swim in the pool with our inflatable octopus or enjoy family-friendly movies in the recreation room.

9:30–11 p.m.

Reunion Fest
Steinbright Hospitality Suite
Kick back with snacks and conversation with fellow alumnae.

Sunday, June 3

6:30–8 a.m.

Coffee and Pastries for Steinbright Residents
Steinbright Hospitality Suite

9 a.m.

Alumnae Chapel Service
led by Rev. Lorraine Peterson '05

Steinbright Hospitality Suite

10 a.m.-Noon

Champagne Brunch ($)
Miller Building, Harmon Hall
Bid your final adieus to classmates, friends and the campus.

2 p.m.

Steinbright Residence Hall Closes
Steinbright Hall

Campus Activities

All weekend
Fitness Center at Lees Hall*
Swimming at the Rodale Aquatic Center*
Tennis at the Lees Hall Tennis Courts
*Children 16 years of age or younger must be supervised at all times.

2012 Reunion Raffle
Auction open from 10am-9pm on Friday and 9 am-5pm on Saturday
Winners can pick up their items after 8pm on Saturday in room 300 of the Tompkins College Center
Many baskets, specialty items, and jewelry available as well as a handmade quilt raffle and a 50/50

Friday and Saturday
9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Marcia Lynn Walsh Alumnae Museum open - Curtis Hall
9 a.m.–5 p.m. Cressman Library open
Bookstore open TCC, 1st Floor

Tours Available Friday and Saturday
Campus tour with students
Self-guided tours of the Da Vinci Center for Science and Technology
Arboretum tour with Kelly Austin, Curtis Arboretum curator

Transportation

Golf cart and trolley transportation available.

Activities for Guests and Children

Spouses, children and friends are invited to all meals on campus and to participate in all activities. A 10K run/walk course and corresponding map are available, as well as a fitness course located in the park below Moore Hall. They are welcome to use the Rodale Aquatics Center (lifeguards will be on duty) during open times this weekend. Also the Fitness Center will be open and may be used by anyone over the age of 16; guests under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent.

Tennis courts are available – bring a ball and racket, or borrow one of ours. Guests may also enjoy visiting The Da Vinci Center for Science & Technology or other nearby attractions such as Dorney Park, the Allentown Art Museum, the America on Wheels Museum, the Lehigh County Historical Society, the Liberty Bell Shrine, the Leni Lenape Indian Museum, the Fish Hatchery and the Rodale Experimental Farm. Guests may wish to play golf at the Allentown Municipal Golf Course, or at one of the many local golf courses.

Overnight Accommodations

Comfort Suites of Allentown
3712 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA  18103
Call 610-437-9100 for reservations
Rates:  $89.00 plus tax for a single or double
Includes complimentary continental breakfast
*Shuttle service to CCC and back
30 rooms (15 single, 15 double) reserved
Release date: Thursday, May 17th
Group Number 14086, alumnae should specify "Cedar Crest Alumnae" when they make a reservation

Holiday Inn Express
3620 Hamilton Blvd.
Allentown, PA  18103
Call 610-437-9255 for reservations
Rates: $149.99 plus tax single or double
Includes complimentary hot breakfast
30 rooms (10 singles, 20 doubles) reserved
Release date: Monday, May 10th
Alumnae should specify "Cedar Crest Reunion" when making reservation.

Wingate by Wyndham
4325 Hamilton Boulevard
Allentown, PA  18103
Call 610-366-1600 for reservations
Rates: $82 plus tax single or double
Includes complimentary hot breakfast
30 rooms (15 Kings and 15 two Queens)
Release date: Sunday, May 20th
Alumnae should Cedar Crest Reunion

On Campus lodging available at a reasonable cost
Steinbright Residence Hall
Air-conditioned dormitories, linens included.  Shared bath.
Short walking distance from all Reunion event locations.