We are excited to announce the 2023 Alumni Reunion Dates: Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4.
We look forward to welcoming alumni back to campus to reconnect with your Simon’s Rock community! All classes of Simon’s Rock alumni are invited to join us for an in-person celebration on the Simon’s Rock campus.
Friday, June 2
Registration
2:00 pm – 6:30 pm, Blodgett Oak Room
(If you arrive late for registration, please check in at Campus Safety in the Livingston
Hall Student Union.)
Reunion Mixer
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm, White House
All reunion classes are invited for cocktails and light hors d’oeuvres at the Provost’s
Residence. Reconnect with classmates and join in with an interactive photobooth. There
will be a welcome toast and brief remarks at 5:45 pm.
50th Reunion Dinner
6:45 pm – 8:00 pm, Blodgett Dining Room
Members of the classes of 1966–1972 are invited to join the Class of 1973 to celebrate
their 50th Reunion at a dinner in Blodgett House. This is a ticketed event.
Movie Night at the Pool
8:00 pm – 9:30 pm, Kilpatrick Athletic Center
We’ve brought the movie theater to the Kilpatrick Athletic Center... in the pool!
Bring your swimsuits, friends, and family to watch Surf’s Up! Bonus: enjoy a cocktail
or (mocktail)!
Saturday, June 3
Registration
9:00 pm – 5:00 pm, Blodgett Oak Room
(If you arrive late for registration, please check in at Campus Safety in the Livingston
Hall Student Union.)
Coffee and Refreshments
9:00 am – 3:30 pm, Blodgett Oak Room
Stop by throughout the day for refreshments. Coffee, assorted beverages, and snacks
available.
Get to know the Center for Food and Resilience (CFaR)
10:00 am – 11:30 am, CFaR
Professor Maryann Tebben leads us in an overview and tour of the Center for Food and Resilience, Simon’s Rock’s new center dedicated to exploring sustainable ways of living, the
future of food and agriculture, and community connections. At 10:30 am, you can get
your hands dirty at the farm. You’ll harvest, clean, and assemble salads for the celebratory
lunch to follow.
CFaR Grand Opening and Celebratory Lunch
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, CFaR
Celebrate the grand opening of the Center for Food and Resilience. Join us for the
ribbon cutting with brief remarks by Provost John B. Weinstein. Then stick around
for lunch; sandwiches are provided by Gould Farm, and Iced Tea provided by Extra Special
Teas.
Alumni Archives Show and Tell
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm, Library
Bring something to show and tell from your time at Simon’s Rock! And if you’re willing,
consider donating your item to the Library archives.
Yearbook Viewing
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm, Library
Throwback! Browse the archives of old Simon’s Rock yearbooks on display during this
hour only!
Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Community (CEIC) Open House
12:20 pm – 1:30 pm, CDIC
Meet Simon’s Rock Dean of Equity and Inclusion, Dr. Sarah Porter-Liddell, and learn
more about the new Center for Equity, Inclusion, and Community. Light refreshments
to be served. The CEIC is a campus-wide resource that opened in the Fall of 2022,
with a particular focus on our students of color and affinity student organizations
— a space where they can unwind and focus on what they need to thrive in a community.
Saturday, June 3
Leading a Campus of Innovation: A Conversation with John B. Weinstein and Chloe Demrovsky
’01
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Kellogg Music Center
Join Provost John B. Weinstein and Board of Overseer Chloe Demrovsky ’01 for a conversation
about Simon’s Rock as an innovator and looking toward the future of those innovations.
John will reflect on the future of the College, connecting to his personal experiences
at Simon’s Rock and as a leader in education.
Alumni Panel hosted by Anne O’Dwyer
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, Kellogg Music Center
Moderated by Anne O’Dwyer, this interactive discussion provides a moment for alumni
to reflect on the role Simon’s Rock has played in their respective careers and lives
over time. Particularly post-pandemic, we’ll look at issues related to work/life balance
and welcome questions and observations from all in attendance.
Please join us in a moment to remember our alumni friends who are no longer with us. We invite you to bring your memories to share. Featuring Catherine Schane-Lydon ’80 on piano.
Reunion Dinner
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Daniel Arts Center
All classes are invited to a celebratory reunion dinner in the Daniel Arts Center.
Join us for cocktails, dinner, and a chance to connect with your fellow alumni. This
is a ticketed event.
Music around the fire pit!
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, Behind Dining Hall
Bring your instruments and join us for s’mores around the fire pit. BYOI (instruments)
and BYOB! In case of inclement weather, we’ll have a jam session in the Black Box
at the Daniel Arts Center.
Sunday, June 4
Farewell Brunch
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
We hope you enjoyed the Alumni Reunion! Wrap up the weekend with a farewell brunch
with your classmates.
Campus Tour
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join us on a tour of campus with a Simon’s Rock Student. Know someone who might be
a good fit for Simon’s Rock? This is a great chance to ask questions to a student
admissions representative.
Enjoy All Weekend
Open Library Hours:
Fri. & Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun. 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Great Barrington Discounts
Recreation at the Kilpatrick Athletic Center:
Fri. 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sat. & Sun. 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Shop the Campus Store:
Thu. Fri. Sat. 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun. 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Thanks to a grant from a generous alumni donor, we have a limited number of weekend passes available for alumni who wish to attend Simon's Rock Alumni Reunion and may need financial assistance.
WHERE TO STAY FOR ALUMNI REUNION
On campus housing (housing costs are charged separately from your Alumni Reunion ticket price):
Info to stay on campus at Simon’s Rock
Local hotels:
Hotels with special alumni reunion rates
Questions? Please reach out to alumnirelations@simons-rock.edu
On Thursday, June 1, Simon’s Rock will host a Queer Leadership Summit and celebration. More information to come. Learn about the Bard Queer Leadership Project at Simon’s Rock.