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Wednesday, May 231:00 PM–MIDNIGHT Reunion Headquarters and Registration Opens Cabot Science Library, Science Center
2:00–4:00 PM Senior Class Day Exercises Tercentenary Theatre
Senior Class Day is a student-focused, somewhat informal, celebration. In addition to the featured speaker, acclaimed author and public speaker Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Class Day Exercises include presentations of the Ames Awards and the Harvard and Ivy Orations, an address by the dean of Harvard College, and remarks by the incoming president of the Harvard Alumni Association. Tickets are required and available for pickup at reunion headquarters on a first-come, first-served basis.
2:00 PM Walking Tour: What's New at Harvard? Leave from Cabot Science Library
3:00 PM Walking Tour: What's New at Harvard? Leave from Cabot Science Library
5:30–10:00 PM Night at the A.R.T (optional add-on event—see registration) American Reperatory Theatre
If you are in town early, join classmates for a gathering on the A.R.T. patio from 5:30 to 7:00pm featuring a Sam Adams beer tasting. Light fare and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, with a cash bar for other beverages. Classmates who purchased a ticket will stick around for the 7:30 performance of Jagged Little Pill, a musical based on the music of Alanis Morissette. Please note, this event is separate from the Reunion and tickets are now sold out.
Note that the time listed includes a pre-show gathering from 5:30 to 7:00 featuring a Sam Adams beer tasting, prior to the show start at 7:30.
8:00–10:00 PM Student Concert Tercentenary Theatre
Enjoy the music of the Harvard Band, Harvard Glee Club, and the Radcliffe Choral Society. The concert is free and open to the public.
9:00 PM–MIDNIGHT Welcome Back to Cambridge Mixer Hong Kong Restaurant (upstairs), Harvard Square
Kick off reunion weekend with 90’s night upstairs at the Kong with a casual drink and light fare. Cash bar. Thursday, May 24—Commencement Day6:30–9:30 AM Reunion Family Breakfast Annenberg Dining Hall
6:30 AM–MIDNIGHT Reunion Headquarters and Registration Cabot Science Library, Science Center
9:45–11:30 AM 367th Commencement: The Morning Exercises* Tercentenary Theatre
The Morning Exercises consist of orations, anthems, and the conferring of degrees on all graduates. Diplomas are received at ceremonies at the Houses and at individual Schools. Seating for the Morning Exercises is limited. Tickets are required for entry to Harvard Yard and are limited to one per alumnus or alumna. You may pick up your ticket from headquarters at any time on Wednesday or Thursday. Guests may view a simulcast of the program in the Science Center. Note: The Special 25th Reunion Class March is in the afternoon.
11:30 AM–1:20 PM Reunion Commencement Day Luncheon Annenberg Dining Hall
Reconnect with old friends at this festive lunch organized by Harvard House.
1:30 PM 25th Reunion Bagpipe Parade through Tercentenary Theatre Outside Annenberg Dining Hall
Join the Class of 1993 as we march together into Tercentenary Theatre for seating on stage for the Commencement Day Afternoon Program with President Drew Faust and other Harvard dignitaries. This is a special tradition that is only granted to the 25th Reunion Class.
2:30–4:00 PM Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association with featured Commencement speaker* Tercentenary Theatre
The Commencement Afternoon Program is the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association. It includes welcoming remarks and acknowledgments by Susan Morris Novick AB ’85, president of the Harvard Alumni Association (HAA), Drew Gilpin Faust, president and Lincoln Professor of History, Harvard University, and Commencement speaker, the Honorable John Lewis; an introduction of Governor Gina M. Raimondo AB ’93, chief marshal; announcement of Overseer and HAA director election results; and presentation of the Harvard Medals to Robert Coles AB ’50; Robert N. Shapiro AB ’72, JD ’78; and Alice “Acey” Welch AB ’53.
6:00–10:00 PM Welcome Home to Harvard Dinner Annenberg Dining Hall
Join classmates and their guests for dinner and open bar. Food stations will harken back to all our favorite restaurant and bar hangouts in Harvard Square! Adults eat with classmates in Annenberg; kids eat with the Children’s Program in a nearby tent. The Coop will also have a table at dinner featuring books authored by members of our class available for purchase.
10:00 PM–MIDNIGHT Nightcaps and Karaoke Hong Kong Restaurant (upstairs), Harvard Square
Share a song and unwind with classmates to finish out a historic day! Cash bar. Friday, May 25 6:30–10:30 AM Reunion Family Breakfast Annenberg Dining Hall
Have a wonderful breakfast or participate in a topic table, which will enable you to engage with classmates on a variety of topics.
7:00 AM Harvard RUNS Reunions Old Yard (meet at the water pump)–weather permitting
Join classmates for an early morning run, walk, or trot around Cambridge. Ashvin Pande will lead the runners, while Jennifer Herber will be leading a walk.
Meditation Straus Hall Common Room
Francesca Marguerite Maximé will lead a guided meditation for 10-20 minutes. All skill levels, particularly beginners, are welcome! The meditation will be followed by a brief discussion, including time for Q&A.
8:00 AM–MIDNIGHT Reunion Headquarters and Registration Cabot Science Library, Science Center
9:00–10:15 AM Panel discussion on Admissions with Dean Fitzsimmons Emerson Hall 105
Classmates and their families are invited to attend a symposium titled “Everything You Always Wanted to Know About College Admissions and Financial Aid.” This symposium provides insight on the application process for American colleges and universities. It also reviews how admissions have changed since 1989. Panelists include William Fitzsimmons AB ’67, EdM ’69, EdD ’71, dean of Admissions and Financial Aid for Harvard College; and Marlyn McGrath AB ’70, PhD ’78, Director of Admissions. The event will continue for participants of the Children’s Program Young Adult group until 11 AM.
10:30–11:45 AM Multi–Reunion Program: "Harvard Today: A Faculty Forum" Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Join fellow reunioning Harvard and Radcliffe College alums for a series of talks by prominent Harvard faculty members. 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 Sciences and John H. Finley, Jr. Professor of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
10:30 AM–2:00 PM Radcliffe Day Program and Luncheon [Optional] Radcliffe Yard
Tickets are limited and required. More information about the day’s events and the live webcast is online at radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/radcliffe-day-2018. Please email events@radcliffe.harvard.edu with questions.
NOON–12:45 PM Class Survey Results Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Learn what your classmates have really been up to in the last 25 years.
1:00–2:15 PM Freshman Dorm Class Lunch Science Center Plaza Tent
Enjoy a casual lunch with classmates from your freshman year entryway while reminiscing together in the Yard, where it all started. There will be tables for those who joined in along the way as well.
3:00–4:00 PM Conversation with President Faust Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
A discussion with Drew Gilpin Faust, president and Lincoln Professor of History, Harvard University, and Robert W. Iuliano AB ’83, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Deputy to the President, Harvard University.
4:15–5:30 PM Classmate Panel Session I Science Center
Social Change: Reflections from the Frontlines of Social Change Science Center Hall C
In the 25 years since we graduated, we have witnessed in the U.S. and around the globe, the dismantling of unjust political and legal systems and the potential of social justice advocacy and activism to defend human rights and advance human potential. We have also seen, especially more recently, the rise of authoritarian populism and extreme political polarization threatening much of the progress we have achieved. We will reflect together on our roles and experiences on the frontlines of social change; the lessons we have learned about effectiveness and sustainability; and how we each might think about having more of an impact on advancing social change in our professional and personal lives. Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Titi Liu Panelists: John Anderson, Lia Epperson, Timothy Patrick McCarthy, Jeanne Smoot, Elizabeth Walker
Politics and Policy: America and the World Science Center Hall D
As the Trump administration seeks to reposition the United States in global affairs, this panel will explore America’s role in the world today. What are the consequences of Trump’s “America First” approach? How is the nature of U.S. global leadership changing? How do Americans perceive the world and how is America perceived from abroad? With pressing problems at home, should the United States focus more on domestic issues? And how does our current political climate affect the nation on the world stage? This panel brings together classmates who are journalists, policymakers, academics, and others with a global perspective. Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Anya Schmemann Panelists: Christina L. Davis, Mary Louise Kelly, Baron Lobstein, Dante Ramos, Joshua A. Tucker, Juan C. Zarate
Innovation: Tech Love and Tech Lash Science Center Hall A
Our parents seemed inspired by Buzz Aldrin walking on the moon nearly fifty years ago. What did you think when a Tesla shot into orbit this year? The role of technology in society has never been more crucial or more in flux. Join classmates to discuss how technology empowers, inspires and concerns us. How will we protect the promise of science and technology innovation while we struggle with our own kids' screen time, dwindling living wage jobs, and next-gen information wars. How can we all lead in public and private to make sure technology innovation is enhancing what really matters to us. Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Alexandra Tibbetts Panelists: Divya Chander, Jeff Gilbert, Catherine E. Grant, Victor W. Hwang, Andrew Shuman, Emily Tucker
5:30–6:30 PM Classmate Discussion: Interest Group Meeting: Raising kids on the autism spectrum Science Center Hall D
Meet-up for class members with a connection to autism (e.g., child, family member, or friend on the spectrum, or on the spectrum themselves) to connect and share experiences. Moderator: Badri Rengarajan
5:30–7:00 PM Reunion Singles’ Mingle Queen's Head Pub
Kick back with a fun start to the weekend at this mixer. A great opportunity to cheers with old friends, find some new ones, or even find that college crush. Open bar.
7:30 PM–12:30 AM Dinner and Dancing Science Center Tent
Join classmates and their guests for an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, exquisite dinner, and dancing. Saturday, May 26 6:30–9:30 AM Reunion Family Breakfast Annenberg Dining Hall
Have a casual breakfast or participate in a topic table, which will enable you to engage with classmates on a variety of issues.
7:00 AM Harvard RUNS Reunions Old Yard (meet at the water pump)–weather permitting
Join classmates for an early morning run, walk, or trot around Cambridge. Ashvin Pande will lead the runners, while Moitri Chowdhury Savard will be leading a walk.
Meditation Straus Hall Common Room
Francesca Marguerite Maximé will lead a guided meditation for 10-20 minutes. All skill levels, particularly beginners, are welcome! The meditation will be followed by a brief discussion, including time for Q&A.
8:00 AM–MIDNIGHT Reunion Headquarters and Registration Cabot Science Library, Science Center
9:30–10:45 AM Classmate Talks Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Seven-Minute Stretches: Mini TED-style Talks by 1993 Classmates. Hear from some of our own classmates about their work in a variety of fields. Speakers: Gordon Bellamy, Jordan Ellenberg, Janine Gilbert, Risa Goluboff, Tracy Pun Palandjian, Kirstie Goodwin Pecci, Nick Seaver, Jay Varma
11:00 AM–12:15 PM Classmate Panels II
Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving Science Center Hall C
Many of us came to Harvard thinking we knew what we were doing. Several of us discovered that life has a way of happening, and not always in the way we had imagined. Some of us have been successful at mapping out a lifelong plan and controlling our destinies. Others encountered detours. This panel reconnects a few classmates who’ve pivoted, either by chance or choice, from who they thought they were and what they thought they knew, to who they might become. We’ll look at how maintaining a curiosity about what’s happening now brings a sense of wellbeing often unsustainable by an achievement-oriented mindset. We’ll invite guests to ask questions and share their stories of resilience and going from surviving to thriving. Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Francesca Marguerite Maximé Panelists: sujatha baliga, Joshua Dieterich, Gabriella C. Gonzalez
Arts: The Art and Importance of Creativity Sanders Theatre
This panel brings together classmates who have maintained a commitment to the arts and creativity in their lives and invites them to speak about how and why they have done it. Panelists will speak about artistic experience as a means to strengthen community, express oneself, and lift and nourish the next generation. Joy lies in discovering beauty between the skyscrapers, harmony within a symphonic score, the power of one voice, and a lifetime of meanings within carefully chosen words on a page. If art eludes you, you can always laugh ... at least until you’re dead. Panel Coordinators: Anne R. Clark, Paula R. Hornbostel Panel Moderator: Anne R. Clark Panelists: Stephanie Burt, Jennifer Fisher, Sarah Hicks, David Javerbaum, Sumalee G. Montano, Natasha Tarpley
Environment: “Hope for the Planet” Science Center Hall D
Climate change and sustainable living are among the most important issues to address for our generation. With so many facets—scientific, political, legal, educational, to name a few—safeguarding our planet is an extremely complicated proposition. This panel brings together classmates with experience in environmental law, science, education, investment, negotiation, and direct action to explore a range of creative and meaningful ways to advance solutions to these challenges now and in the coming years. Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Jennifer Light Panelists: Robb Hirsch, Kristin Kimball, Linda-Eling Lee, Lexi Shear, Britton Stephens, Mark Templeton
12:20–1:00 PM Class Photo Widener Library Steps
12:30–3:00 PM Family Field Day, Barbeque, & ’93 Public Service Project Radcliffe Quadrangle
The Field Day will feature fun-filled activities, including inflatable rides, interactive games, face painting, cotton candy, and more!
You will have the opportunity here to work with the Phillips Brooks House Association as they prepare for their Summer Urban Program, which provides low income children with quality, affordable summer camp programs. As you are enjoying the barbeque, we welcome your participation in a service activity, where there will be the opportunity to make first-aid kits and first day of camp snack bags for the campers.
3:00–4:15 PM Classmate Panel Session III Science Center
Medicine: The Future of Medicine: See you at the 100th reunion Science Center Hall A
Imagine a world where touch screens can detect subtle early warning signs of Parkinson's, or sensors in toothbrushes can detect early diabetes. A simple blood test might show a predisposition for Alzheimer's in time for a targeted therapy to prevent the disease. Imagine cancer being considered simply a chronic disease and not a death sentence because of real time molecular genetic precision medicine testing to screen populations, provide early curative genetic alterations and track responses to therapy - instantaneously. When we graduated twenty five years ago, these concepts fell entirely within the realm of space age science fiction. Indeed, much of the miraculous promise of personalized medicine has only begun to flourish in the last few years. Please join us as we discuss the Future of Medicine, including roles for industry, academia, science and technology, artificial intelligence and health policy, as imagined by our own Harvard classmates who are literally changing the world. Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Steven Kalkanis Panelists: Sarah Elson, Madhuri Gogineni, Lisa Kern, Jong Lee, David Sandberg
Second Acts: Changing Your Career, Changing Your Life Science Center Hall D
What happens when you realize the career path you’ve been on isn’t one you want to continue down? With all of life’s obligations, not to mention all the time and effort (and money) you put into getting to where you are, is following your heart truly worth it? For these alumni, the answer was yes. In this discussion, we’ll discover the risks and the rewards of starting a second act in life. What was the breaking point that led them to make a change in their lives? What was the most important lesson they learned in the process of starting something new? What was the hardest thing about changing course? What advice would they give to someone in the Class of 2018 in terms of choosing their career? Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Ted McCagg Panelists: Lori Durr Culberson, Julio DePietro, Emily Hsu, Faith Salie
Education: Expanding Access to High-Quality Education Science Center Hall C
Educational achievement is one of the most powerful predictors of every aspect of an individual’s well-being, from health to wealth. But the dominant predictor of educational attainment is family socio-economic status. For education to be the great equalizer anecdotal evidence suggests it can be, we must meet the challenge of expanding access—at scale—to high-quality educational opportunity at every level. Hear from classmates pursuing this goal in a variety of contexts and about what we can do to advance these efforts. Key questions include: How are colleges effectively increasing enrollment and success of first-generation and other under-represented groups? Do innovations such as charter schools and personalized adaptive learning level the playing field? How do we embrace the challenge of building world-class research institutions that integrate teaching, learning and service to the community while educating a talented, diverse student body that is truly representative of our society? Panel Coordinator and Moderator: Jonathan Koppell Panelists: Greg Bravo, Ayanna Johnson, Jeff Livingston, Pete November, Anne-Marie Nuñez, Sharon Olken
5:30 PM Buses depart to the Pops Buses depart from Quincy Street (outside Lamont Library)
Please arrive early as the buses will depart promptly.
6:00–8:00 PM Dinner and Socializing at the Pops Symphony Hall
Enjoy a stroll through beautiful and historic Symphony Hall as you have dinner, drinks and catch up with classmates.
8:00–9:30 PM Show at the Pops Symphony Hall
A 25th Reunion tradition, Night at the Pops celebrates the world-class musical talents of both the Boston Pops and the Class of 1993. Come prepared to join in on the singing and to cheer on your talented classmates.
9:45 PM Buses depart to return to Harvard Yard Symphony Hall
10:00 PM–MIDNIGHT Nightcaps Phillips Brooks House Tent
Join classmates to toast the Class of 1993 the last night of the Reunion. Open bar. Sunday, May 27 6:30– 9:00 AM Reunion Family Breakfast Annenberg Dining Hall
7:00 AM Harvard RUNS Reunions Old Yard (meet at the water pump)–weather permitting
Join classmates for an early morning run, walk, or trot around Cambridge. Ashvin Pande will lead the runners, while Neal Karasic will be leading a walk.
Meditation Straus Hall Common Room
Francesca Marguerite Maximé will lead a guided meditation for 10-20 minutes. All skill levels, particularly beginners, are welcome! The meditation will be followed by a brief discussion, including time for Q&A.
8:00 AM–NOON Dormitory Checkout at Reunion Headquarters Cabot Science Library, Science Center
9:00–10:00 AM Class of 1993 Memorial Service Memorial Church, Harvard Yard
Join Classmates and families as we gather together to honor those in the class we have lost along the way.
10:00 AM–NOON Farewell Brunch Annenberg Dining Hall
Join us for a festive send-off to the Reunion and the promise of great memories still to come.
1:05 PM Boston Red Sox vs. Atlanta Braves (optional add-on event—see Registration)Fenway Park
Join classmates and families for a Class of ’93 section at Fenway Park. This event requires a separate registration and is not included as part of Reunion programming. Tickets can be purchased here.
* Requires additional registration
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