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College . .Academics Admission & Aid Campus Life About Current Students Faculty & Staff Parents & Families Alumni IRIS Login Directory Apply Visit Request Info Give Toggle search search Search Reed College Apply Visit Request Info Give Home About Reunions Reunions Menu Reunions Toggle Accommodations & Housing Accessibility at Reunions Pricing FAQ Alumni College Previous Reunions Toggle 2023 2022 2021 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 Previous Class Photos Toggle 2023 2022 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 Alumni Relations & Volunteer Engagement Reunions 2024—June 6–9 Alumni College: June 5–6 Alumni College 2024 offers events, talks, seminars, and workshops presented by Reed alumni and faculty at the front lines of elections and political processes in the age of information overload and mis/disinformation. Alumni College leads right up to Reunions, so you can spend some extra time on campus, engaging in scholarly activities to get you ready to party all weekend...just like when you were a student! Confirmed virtual presenters: Susie Davis ’88 (Advisor/Director to WASU FM, Appalachian State University, David Hyde ’88 (Creator & Host, Seattle Nice podcast) , and Igor Vamos ’90 ( Professor and Graduate Program Director, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI )) Confirmed in-person presenters: Paul Gronke (Professor of Political Science and Director of the Early Voting Information Center, Reed College) , Dan Qi (Visiting Professor of Political Science, Reed College), Vasiliy Safin ’07 (Visiting Professor of Psychology, Reed College), Daniel Beveridge ’92 (Distinguished Engineer, VMware AI Labs Broadcom), Francisca Garfia ’17 (Transition Communications Coordinator, City of Portland), Yi-Kang Hu ’95 (Council President, City of Tigard), Sandeep Kaushik ’89 (Partner, Sound View Strategies), Jim Labbe ’95 (Participatory Budgeting Oregon), Christine Lewis ’07 (Metro Councilor District 2), Sean Long ’12 (Postdoctoral Associate, George Washington University), Peter Miller ’07 (Senior Research Fellow, Brennan Center for Justice), Mingus Mapps ’90 (Commmisioner, City of Portland; 2024 Portland Mayoral Candidate), Diane Rosenbaum ’71 (Former Oregon State Senate Majority Leader), and Mark Wiener ’78 (Co-Founder and Chief Strategist, Winning Mark). Go to the Alumni College 2024 website to see the schedule, confirmed presenter bios, and class descriptions. Register for Alumni College Reunions: June 6-9 Experience nostalgia and the joy of reconnecting by joining us for Reunions, our most celebrated tradition. Join us for everything from a live Stop Making Sense dance party, calligraphy workshops, tree climbing, a lecture by professor of political science Paul Gronke, a festive parade for all classes on Saturday afternoon, s’mores around a bonfire, storytelling, a family-friendly carnival, a Reedie Marketplace, fire dancers, a laser light show, and more! Register for Reunions Dorm space will go quickly, so register today to reserve your spot! Meal tickets will NOT be sold after May 22. In our attempt to have less food waste, we need more time to have an accurate count. Bon Appetit works with Urban Gleaners to distibute leftover food when possible. Questions? Contact the alumni relations office at alumni@reed.edu or 503-777-7589. Reunions Code of Conduct: As always, the Honor Principle starts with you. Let kindness, respect, responsibility, and a spirit of shared engagement in the Reed community guide all your interactions with students, staff, and each other. Event Schedule The schedule is subject to change. Additional events will be added when confirmed. Please keep an eye out for all the fun happenings! Thursday, June 6 Reunions Central 12:30-8 p.m., Prexy House When you arrive on campus, please come to Reunions Central in Prexy and pick up your registration materials, event tickets, and dorm keys. Bookstore Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Got old Reed clothing you no longer wear? The Reed Bookstore is looking for gently worn Reed logoed clothing! In exchange, you’ll receive a 15% off coupon good towards your next piece of Reed clothing. Reach out to bookstore@reed.edu with any questions about this new program. Community Art Project 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Share your Reed memories with us! Pictures will be taken of the white boards periodically to preserve them. Reactor Tour 3-4 p.m., Chemistry Patio, Sign up at Prexy Tour Reed’s nuclear reactor: the only nuclear reactor in the nation operated primarily by undergraduates. Licensed students use it for thesis projects and to increase their understanding of radiation and radioactivity. TTT Reunions Style @ The Lutz 4-5 p.m., The Lutz Join Portland alumni for the chapter’s monthly TTT (occurring earlier in the month to coincide with Reunions). We will convene up the hill at a favorite haunt of Reediesthe Lutz! The slushy drinks and dive-y decor are the same as they ever were, but the food and drink menus have seen seriousReactor Tour 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Chemistry Patio, Sign up at Prexy Tour Reed’s nuclear reactor: the only nuclear reactor in the nation operated primarily by undergraduates. Licensed students use it for thesis projects and to increase their understanding of radiation and radioactivity. Reedies in Elected Office Panel 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Vollum Lecture Hall Join us for an exciting discussion with Reedies in elected office— Yi-Kang Hu ’95, Christine Lewis ’07, and more TBA. Diversity & Inclusion Committee Bubbles & Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., GCC C-D Join the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the Alumni Board and the Identity-Based Affinity Networks* for brunch. Dr. Karnell McConnell-Black, Vice President for Student Life, will give a brief talk followed by a Q & A session. [*The three Identity-Based Affinity Networks welcome all alumni who self-identify as first-generation college students, alumni of color, and/or LGBTQIA2S+ alumni.] Tree Climbing 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Between Eliot & Student Union Let your inner child loose and climb a tree on campus. Please note: harnesses are available. Say hi to the squirrels while you’re up there! Marketplace & Carnival Marketplace 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Carnival 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.; PAB Lawn Enjoy this food, drink, books and crafts showcase featuring Reedie chefs, bakers, growers, harvesters, authors, and artists, enjoy eccentric Vaudevillian swing courtesy of Bellows and Squawk, balloon artists, face painters, craft stations, and more! Don’t miss out on this Reedie Reunions Tradition! Foster-Scholz Annual Luncheon 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Kaul Auditorium Alumni whose graduation year is 1984 or earlier (and their partners and friends) are invited to join us in honoring this year’s retiring faculty and alumni volunteers for their dedicated service to Reed at the Foster-Scholz annual luncheon and awards cermony. The Luncheon will feature a keynote speech by retiring Professor Steven Wasserstrom, and the bestowing of the Distinguished Service Award on Barbara West ’64 and Steven Falk ’83. * Meal ticket must be pre-purchased when you register Hot Turkey Sandwich Picnic Lunch 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Commons Bon Appetit brings made-from-scratch restaurant style dining to Reed College, with a commitment to quality, innovation, social responsibility, and customer satisfaction. * Meal ticket must be pre-purchased when you register Jeremy Stone ’99 Memorial noon-2 p.m., Winch Social Room Let’s gather to remember Jeremy Stone ’99 and celebrate the people he brought together throughout his life. Classmates from all years, faculty, scroungers, and Red Door alum are encouraged to attend. Library Hours noon-4 p.m., Library Come check out the library and find your thesis in the tower! Reedie Mom Hangout 1-3 p.m., Outside PAB Are you a Reedie and also a mom? Come hang out with us! 500 Years of Italic Handwriting 1-3 p.m., Trillium Multipurpose Room Scriptorium is Reed’s weekly calligraphy and paleography workshop, open to all members of the Reed community. All materials...