2:00–10:00 PM
5th Reunion Registration Opens
Reunion Headquarters: Science Center, Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
2:30–4:00 PM
Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association: The Afternoon Program*
Tercentenary Theatre
The Afternoon Program is the Annual Meeting of the Harvard Alumni Association. The 2019 program will be hosted by HAA President Margaret M. Wang AB ’09 and includes remarks by Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow JD ’76, MPP ’76, PhD ’78 and Commencement speaker German Chancellor Angela D. Merkel; an introduction of the 25th reunion chief marshal Tracy K. Smith AB ’94; the announcement of Harvard Overseer and HAA Director election results; and the presentation of the Harvard Medals. The Afternoon Program takes place from 2:30 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. at Tercentenary Theatre in Harvard Yard. Tickets required.
7:00–10:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Pforzheimer House Terrace
Join classmates for a casual night of reconnecting to kick off Reunion! Hang out, have a drink with old friends, and see all the familiar faces who have come back to Cambridge.
Friday, May 31
8:00 AM–10:00 PM
5th Reunion Registration
Reunion Headquarters: Science Center, Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
10:30 AM
Radcliffe Day Activities*
Radcliffe Day is a day-long celebration of the legacy and ongoing contribution of the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study (formerly Radcliffe College) to Harvard University and society as a whole. Tickets are limited and required.
More information about the day’s events and the live webcast are online at
radcliffe.harvard.edu/event/radcliffe-day-2019. Please email
radcliffeday@radcliffe.harvard.edu with questions.
10:30–11:45 AM
Fighting Cancer with the Mind: A Faculty Forum with William Pirl and Jamie Jacobs
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Join William Pirl MD ’94, MPH ’08, associate professor of psychiatry, and Jamie Jacobs, assistant professor of psychology, for a look inside their new undergraduate course, which brings the teaching and research of Harvard Medical School to Harvard Yard. Experience how students learn to examine scientific data and evidence—or lack of evidence—linking psychological practices with cancer survival, as well as develop and bring critical thinking skills to evaluating medical beliefs.
NOON–1:30 PM
Lunch (Grab and Go)
Northwest Lab
1:30–2:30 PM
Harvard Art Museums Meet-Up
Harvard Art Museums
Tour the Harvard Art Museums with your classmates. Enjoy free admission to the museum with your reunion name tag! Please note that no formal tours are scheduled, but we encourage interested classmates to meet at the Harvard Art Museums during this time block to explore the exhibits.
1:30–3:00 PM
Reflection Session
Harvard Hall 104
A lot’s gone down since 2014. Reflect on the ups, downs, and in-betweens of the last 5 years in a facilitated reflection session. We’ll be breaking into small groups with a cross-section of classmates to listen, share, and explore how the postgrad years have shaped us.
3:00–4:00 PM
A Conversation with President Bacow
Sanders Theatre, Memorial Hall
Enjoy a discussion with Harvard University President Lawrence S. Bacow JD ’76, MPP ’76, PhD ’78.
4:15–6:00 PM
Class Public Service Project with Y2Y Harvard Square
First Parish Church, 1 Church Street
Y2Y Harvard Square is the nation’s first student-run homeless shelter for young adults and was cofounded by Sam Greenberg AB ’14 and Sarah Rosenkrantz AB ’14. We will have availability for a small group of participants to tour the Y2Y space and take part in a service project to support the Y2Y community.
7:00–11:00 PM
Yardfest
Harvard Yard
Join us for a delicious dinner buffet, open bar, and incredible music for the first big party of reunion weekend. This is a joint event with the 10th Reunion, and the Yard will be all ours for reconnecting, mingling, dancing, and having a great time. Dress code is casual.
Saturday, June 1
7:00 AM
Reunion Runners Meet-Up
Old Yard (meet at the College Pump in front of Hollis)
Join alumni from all reunion classes for a run around the Charles River.
8:00 AM–10:00 PM
5th Reunion Registration
Reunion Headquarters: Science Center, Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
10:00–11:00 AM
5th Reunion Memorial Service
Appleton Chapel (Memorial Church)
Honor our classmates who are no longer with us. All members of the Class of 2014 (regardless of ticket package) are invited to attend a celebration of the lives of Gashaw Dakir Clark, Cote Keith Laramie, and Xinyi Michelle Lin.
12:30–2:30 PM
5th Reunion Field Day and Lunch
Radcliffe Quad
Soak up the sun and a plate of barbeque. Vegetarian options available.
3:00–5:00 PM
House and Student Group Mini-Reunions
Various locations
Choose your own adventure: catch up and reminisce with your fellow Harvard House community members back on your old stomping grounds, or with student organizations or special interest groups (SIGs) you care about.
See House, SIG, and Mini Reunion schedules for event details.
7:30 PM–1:00 AM
5th Reunion Evening Soirée
Science Center Tent on the Plaza
Join classmates for an evening under the stars. Dance the night away and cool off with a drink from the open bar. Heavy appetizers and dessert provided.
Sunday, June 2
8:00 AM–NOON
Checkout
Reunion Headquarters: Science Center, Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
You must be checked out of University housing by noon. Please return your keys and access cards in the envelope provided.
9:30–11:30 AM
5th Reunion Farewell Brunch
Pforzheimer House
At our Farewell Brunch, toast the close of Reunion over mimosas and Veritaffles and say goodbye until our 10th Reunion!
NOON
Final Checkout
Reunion Headquarters: Science Center, Cabot Science Library, 1 Oxford Street
Luggage storage is not available.
*Tickets required