Where
Hanover, NHClass of 1971 Homecoming 2016
October 28 & 29, 2016
Come join your classmates for a weekend of fun, learning and excitement as we watch Dartmouth turn the Harvard Crimson green with envy!
PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE TO GET GAME TICKETS IN THE CLASS BLOCK HAS PASSED. HOWEVER, YOU CAN CALL THE DCAC TICKET OFFICE (603-646-2466) TO SEE IF ANY ARE STILL AVAILABLE.
Here's what we've got scheduled:
Friday, October 28
CLASS OF 1971 GOLF OUTING
Location: Hanover Country Club
Time: 10:00am - 2:40pm
Price: Pay greens fees at the course.
After registering, please contact Barry Brink (d1971brb@aol.com) for tee time and confirmation - we only have 12 slots. Show your classmates how you've honed your golf skills since graduation!
CLASS COCKTAILS AND DINNER
Location: Zimmerman Lounge, Blunt Alumni Center
Time: 4:45pm - 7:30pm
Price: $45 per person
DARTMOUTH NIGHT ACTIVITIES
Location: see below
Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Price: Free
7:00pm Classmates will gather at the corner of Crosby and Lebanon Streets
7:30pm Parade begins
8:00pm Greeting from President Philip J. Hanlon '77 on the steps of Dartmouth Hall. Entertainment by the Dartmouth College Glee Club.
8:30pm Bonfire
POST PARADE RECEPTION ("AFTER GLOW")
We'll be able to watch the bonfire from the comfort of the Zimmerman Lounge's porch (with an Open Bar!)
Location: Zimmerman Lounge, Blunt Alumni Center
Time: 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Price: $15
Saturday October 29
CLASS BREAKFAST MEETING
At our class meeting, we will review potential projects, initiatives and opportunities for the next year.
Location: Hanover Inn - Drake Room (downstairs)
Time: 7:45am - 9:45am
Price:: $10
BACK TO CLASS FALL LECTURE SERIES
Topic: Countdown to Election 2016
Few can remember a presidential campaign cycle more unpredictable than this year's. As Election Day draws ever closer, a panel of Dartmouth experts will share their expertise on how we got here, what might happen on November 8, and where the outcome of this race could lead the United States in the future.
Moderator: Dean Lacey, Professor and Chair of the Department of Government, Director of the Program in Politics and Law
Panelists: Daniel Benjamin, Norman E. McCulloch Jr. Director of the John Sloan Dickey Center for International Understanding; Deborah Brooks, Associate Professor of Government; and Brendan Nyhan, Professor of Government
Location: Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
Time: 10-11 am
Price: Free
TAILGATING
Location: Friends of Dartmouth Football Tent
Time: 11:00am - 1:30pm
Price: Donations of any size are welcome.
DARTMOUTH FOOTBALL VS. HARVARD
Location: Memorial Field
Time: 1:30pm
Price: $15
TO GET SEATING IN THE CLASS BLOCK, YOU MUST ORDER BY OCTOBER 7TH. CALL THE DCAC TICKET OFFICE (603-646-2466) BY OCTOBER 7 TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS.
CLASS DINNER
Location: Faculty Lounge, Hopkins Center (overlooking Baker Library)
Time: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Price: $50 per person
Capacity is only 40 people, so sign up early!
To register for any of our events, just click in the box underneath this letter. And, if you have any questions or comments, please contact me at the email address below.
As you can see, Homecoming Weekend is packed with activities that should appeal to just about anyone. In addition to our Class activities, the College, as well as a number of other classes have some great activities planned. To take a look at what's scheduled, click HERE. We hope you'll be able to join us.
Best wishes,
Peter Pratt
Class President