2:00 PM–MIDNIGHT
15th Reunion Registration
Cabot Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
2:30 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.
6:30 PM–12:30 AM
Evening Childcare with World Sports Camp
Malkin Athletic Center Steps, 39 Holyoke Street
Walk-ins will not be accepted. Although snacks will be provided, parents are advised to feed their child/children prior to drop-off.
7:00–9:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Queen’s Head Pub
Informal gathering for those in town for Commencement.
Friday, May 25
8:00 AM–MIDNIGHT
15th Reunion Registration
Cabot Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
9:00–10:00 AM
Crimson Key Tours
Meet at the Cabot Science Library
“What’s New at Harvard” or “Harvard Architecture”
9:30–10:30 AM
Family Fun: Mike the Bubble Man
Lowell Lecture Hall
Children enjoy an entertaining bubble show that is sure to exceed what they think bubbles can do. Exploring science through bubbles creates an entertaining learning environment that introduces shapes, color, and chemistry. Through music, choreography, and comedy, bubbles—in all different shapes and sizes—come alive, sparking imagination and wonder. Seats are first-come, first-served.
*Note: children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
10:30–11:45 AM
Multi-Reunion Program: “Harvard Today: A Faculty Forum”
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Join fellow reunioning Harvard and Radcliffe College alumni for a series of TED- style talks by prominent Harvard faculty members. These leading scholars will explore current on-campus advances in teaching and learning.
1:00–2:30 PM
Family Fun: Arts & Crafts
Lowell Lecture Hall
Arts-and-crafts maven Lucia Norberg facilitates activities while musician Rick Goldin strums along on his guitar.
*Note: children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
3:00–4:00 PM
A Conversation with President Faust
Memorial Hall, Sanders Theatre
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.
5:30–7:00 PM
Reunion Singles’ Mingle
Queen's Head Pub
Kick back with a fun start to the weekend at this cross-class mixer with alumni from the 15th, 20th and 25th Reunions. A great opportunity to cheers with old friends, find some new ones, or even find that college crush.
6:30 PM–12:30 AM
Evening Childcare with World Sports Camp
Malkin Athletic Center Steps, 39 Holyoke Street
Walk-ins will not be accepted. Although snacks will be provided, parents are advised to feed their child/children prior to drop-off.
7:00 PM–MIDNIGHT
Evening Reception (smart casual attire)
Barker Center
Come enjoy cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres while celebrating with classmates.
Saturday, May 26
8:00 AM–MIDNIGHT
Reunion Headquarters and Registration
Cabot Library, Science Center
10:00–10:40 AM
Government and Public Service
Science Center E
10:40–11:20 AM
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and the Future of Work
Science Center E
11:20–NOON
03 Women and the MeToo Movement
Science Center E
NOON–2:00 PM
Family Field Day and BBQ (casual attire)
Harvard Yard, Tercentenary Theatre
BBQ lunch from Blue Ribbon! Family fun includes inflatable rides, face painting, outdoor activities, a puppet show, musical entertainment—activities for all the "children" in your family.
2:30–5:00 PM
Domino One Film Screening
Science Center Hall E
Filmed on campus in 2001, featuring appearances by dozens students, and written/directed by the late-great Nick Louvel ’03, the never-released Domino One is a thriller about a chemistry wiz who gets caught up in a dangerous web of drug trafficking, real-estate extortion and Harvard’s final clubs.
3:00–5:00 PM
Affinity Group Mini-Reunions
Various groups and locations! Refer to SIG and Mini-Reunion schedules in your reunion packet.
6:30 PM–12:30 AM
Evening Childcare with World Sports Camp
Malkin Athletic Center Steps, 39 Holyoke Street
Walk-ins will not be accepted. Although snacks will be provided, parents are advised to feed their child/children prior to drop-off.
7:00 PM–MIDNIGHT
15th Reunion Soirée
Cocktails, Dinner, and Dancing
Winthrop House Dining Hall
The main event of Reunion Weekend! Enjoy an Island Paradise-themed evening with dinner, open bar, and dancing located in the courtyard and dining hall of Winthrop House (warm-weather creative cocktail encouraged).
Sunday, May 27
8:00 AM–NOON
Check out—Reunion Headquarters
Cabot Library, Science Center, 1 Oxford Street
You must be checked out of University housing by noon. Please return your keys and access cards in the envelope provided.
9:00–10:00 AM
15th Reunion Memorial Service (casual attire)
Kates/Tobin Community Room, Quincy House
Gather to honor our deceased classmates, particularly those who have passed since our last reunion—Nick Louvel and Madhu Satyanarayana—in a nondenominational service.
10:00–11:45 AM
15th Reunion Farewell Brunch (casual attire)
Quincy House Dining Hall
Re-live your dining hall days with an all-you-can-eat brunch.
Pajama bottoms and DHAs optional.
*Tickets required or preregistration was required.