Class of 1958 Reunion
The Wisconsin Alumni Association welcomes you back to campus on May 9 to 11, 2008 for a fun, education and memorable reunion.
Questions? Contact Rebecca Fichtner for all Class of 1958 Reunion Questions at beckyfichtner@uwalumni.com.
Schedule of Events
Thursday May 8, 2008
Welcome Reception
Memorial Union
Meet the Chancellor and our 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
Distinguished Alumni Awards Program
Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union
Distinguished Alumni Awards Reception & Dinner
Memorial Union
Friday May 9, 2008
Microbial Science Building Tour
1550 Linden Drive
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Tours last about 30 minutes. Meet on the first floor of the main Linden Drive entrance.
Wisconsin Historical Society Tour
816 State Street, Library Mall
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring back memories of studying in the Wisconsin Historical Society Library. See an exhibit of some of the library/archives treasures and learn about plans to return the library Reading Room to its previous grandeur.
Spring Day on Campus
Pyle Center
12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join other Madison-area learners, who share the love of learning and UW-Madison. Attend lectures of your choice on a variety of topics taught by UW faculty. Speakers & Topics TBA
Dessert Reception & Program
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
7:30 p.m. Reception
8:15 p.m. Presentation
Take part in a dessert reception and presentation by Al Fish on changes in the UW campus since 1958.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS) Dean's Breakfast
Monona Terrace
8:30 a.m.
Complimentary breakfast for CALS alumni & friends
*Please contact Carol Chapa at the UW Foundation at (608) 265-4049 or by e-mail at carol.chapa@uwfoundation.wisc.edu to RSVP.
Campus Bus Tours
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the Wisconsin Alumni Association and enjoy a tour of campus lead by current UW students and a tour of Camp Randall Stadium exclusively for the Class of 1958.
Half Century Social & Luncheon
Tripp Commons, Memorial Union
11:00 a.m. Social
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
Class of 1958 members get inducted into the Half Century Club by the Chancellor
Campus Bus Tours
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet outside Memorial Union and enjoy a tour of campus lead by current UW students and a tour of Camp Randall Stadium exclusively for the Class of 1958.
Class of 1958 Reception & Dinner
Great Hall, Memorial Union
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Enjoy a social hour and dinner exclusively for your Class of 1958 and guests. Your keynote speaker, Ken Frazier, Director of UW Library Systems will be presenting on the class of 1958's campus memories. Entertainment will be provided by Redefined, one of UW's student a capella groups.
Welcome Reception
Memorial Union
Meet the Chancellor and our 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Honorees
Distinguished Alumni Awards Program
Wisconsin Union Theater, Memorial Union
Distinguished Alumni Awards Reception & Dinner
Memorial Union
Friday May 9, 2008
Microbial Science Building Tour
1550 Linden Drive
9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Tours last about 30 minutes. Meet on the first floor of the main Linden Drive entrance.
Wisconsin Historical Society Tour
816 State Street, Library Mall
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Bring back memories of studying in the Wisconsin Historical Society Library. See an exhibit of some of the library/archives treasures and learn about plans to return the library Reading Room to its previous grandeur.
Spring Day on Campus
Pyle Center
12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join other Madison-area learners, who share the love of learning and UW-Madison. Attend lectures of your choice on a variety of topics taught by UW faculty. Speakers & Topics TBA
Dessert Reception & Program
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
7:30 p.m. Reception
8:15 p.m. Presentation
Take part in a dessert reception and presentation by Al Fish on changes in the UW campus since 1958.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
College of Agricultural & Life Sciences (CALS) Dean's Breakfast
Monona Terrace
8:30 a.m.
Complimentary breakfast for CALS alumni & friends
*Please contact Carol Chapa at the UW Foundation at (608) 265-4049 or by e-mail at carol.chapa@uwfoundation.wisc.edu to RSVP.
Campus Bus Tours
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Meet at the Wisconsin Alumni Association and enjoy a tour of campus lead by current UW students and a tour of Camp Randall Stadium exclusively for the Class of 1958.
Half Century Social & Luncheon
Tripp Commons, Memorial Union
11:00 a.m. Social
12:00 p.m. Luncheon
Class of 1958 members get inducted into the Half Century Club by the Chancellor
Campus Bus Tours
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Meet outside Memorial Union and enjoy a tour of campus lead by current UW students and a tour of Camp Randall Stadium exclusively for the Class of 1958.
Class of 1958 Reception & Dinner
Great Hall, Memorial Union
6:00 p.m. Reception
7:00 p.m. Dinner
Enjoy a social hour and dinner exclusively for your Class of 1958 and guests. Your keynote speaker, Ken Frazier, Director of UW Library Systems will be presenting on the class of 1958's campus memories. Entertainment will be provided by Redefined, one of UW's student a capella groups.
Class of 1958 Hotel Block
The Madison Concourse Hotel & Governor's Club
One West Dayton Street, Madison
Make your reservations today!
1-800-356-8293
The block is reserved under: Class of 1958 Reunion
One West Dayton Street, Madison
Make your reservations today!
1-800-356-8293
The block is reserved under: Class of 1958 Reunion
Look up your long-time friends in our Alumni Directory and ask them to join you on campus. They'll love to hear from you, and seeing them in Madison will add to the weekend's excitement.
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