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the value of attending a reunion–return and see for yourself
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CSE 50TH CLASS H MAY 12, 2016 50TH
In this day and age of social connect- edness, some may question the value of attending a reunion. Why take the time to return to a place—a physical place? Is it more meaningful to recon- nect with classmates face-to-face?
Reconnecting with the people and places of your past allows you to truly experience the richness of the pres- ent. Take in the sights and sounds of campus—alongside fellow alumni. Talk about what has changed, what continues to be and what innovations will change the world. Think about reunion as a chance to link your past with your present...and be a part of what is next.
“I truly enjoyed reconnecting and learning what my classmates had accomplished over the years,” said Ken Albrecht (ME ’58), who served on the College of Science and Engineering’s rst reunion organizing committee.
s Touring TCF Bank Stadium.
Campus, classmates, and camaraderie
When the College of Science and Engineering, (formerly the Institute of Technology) holds its 50-Year Reunion honoring the Class of 1966 in May,
it may be the rst time many class members have set foot on campus in 50 years. And while much has changed during their absence—including the name—one thing remains the same: the college holds a special place in their hearts.
CSE held its rst 50-year class reunion in 2008, which honored the Class
of 1958. This class also became the inaugural members of Golden Medal- lion Society—those alumni who have reached the 50th anniversary of their graduation. Any CSE graduate who has reached this milestone is invited to re- turn to campus each year for the event.
Attendance for the annual event has more than doubled over the past eight years. The committee anticipates that more than 100 people will attend this year, including CSE Dean Steven L. Crouch who is a member of this year’s honored class.
The honored class is invited to a reception, which is on the Thursday evening prior to the CSE undergradu- ate commencement, where each class
member will be inducted into the Golden Medallion Society and receive a medallion.
The following day’s agenda includes presentations, breakout sessions, keynote lunch, and free time to explore campus. Following a picnic- style dinner, members of the 50-year honor class will participate in the undergraduate commencement ceremony by leading the procession.
“The graduation ceremony is a very symbolic part of reunion,” said Anasta- cia Quinn-Davis, CSE Senior External Relations Of cer. “You will don robes, hats, and tassels. You will truly gradu- ate again. Alumni walk alongside cur- rent graduates—one group re ecting upon all the places they have been, the other poised to experience all the great adventures of life.”
Reminisce, reconnect, and rediscover
Roger Haxby (ME ’58) encourages alumni to take the 50th trip back home when it’s their time. “I enjoyed meet- ing the class members, some of whom I only knew by sight, to learn of their varied careers and special passions. Literally all classmates had lived a good, useful, and meaningful life,”
he said.
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