7:30-10 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Available for purchase; no advance reservation required.
Reunion Class Headquarters, Davenport Campus Center

7:30-1 a.m.
Class Headquarters
WESeniors (Classes of 1918-1951) through the Class of 2002

This is the place to connect with classmates throughout the weekend. It's all here: a la carte breakfast, bar service beginning at 11 a.m., a  big-screen TV, an arcade, a pool table, an e-mail kiosk, restrooms, pay phones, lounges, class exhibits, message boards, and a gathering area designated for each class.

8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Reunion & Commencement 2002 Check-in and Hospitality
EVERYONE-alumni, parents, students, and families-please check in for a final weekend schedule (with updates and event locations), meal tickets, a welcome packet, campus maps, and more. The Hospitality site is also the place to purchase WESGear, to receive a warm Wesleyan welcome, and to have your questions answered.
Office of Alumni Relations, 330 High Street

9 a.m.
WESEMINAR 4
Losing It: America's Obsession with Weight and the Industry that Feeds on It
Join a reformed dieter who conducted an exhaustive two-year study of the American diet industry and an academic who is an authority on eating disorders for a frank discussion about America's obsession with being thin. Consider all the false hopes, scams, and medical disasters people have endured in order to attain an impossible ideal. Find out who the biggest winners and losers are in our diet-driven culture.

Presenters: Laura Fraser '82, author of Losing It: America's Obsession with Weight and the Industry That Feeds on It and An Italian Affair, former contributing editor at Health and Good Housekeeping, writer for Vogue, Glamour, Self, and Elle; Ruth Striegel-Moore, Professor of Psychology, and recipient of major grants from the National Institute of Mental Health for her research on the epidemiology of eating disorders and a research award by the Coalition for Eating Disorders; has appeared in the PBS documentary Dying to Be Thin and has been interviewed for numerous TV and print media stories on eating disorders
Room 002, Public Affairs Center (PAC),

9:30-11 a.m.
Campus Walking Tour
Please meet at the main entrance of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission, 70 Wyllys Avenue.

Russell House Tour
Named a national historic landmark on August 7, 2001, Russell House is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the Northeast. Learn more about the building during this informative tour.
Russell House, 350 High Street

10 a.m.
WESEMINAR 5
Cambridge to Vegas
Who would have predicted that an associate professor on a tenure track at Harvard would become the COO of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc. in Las Vegas? What made this award-winning teacher cash in his academic chips to lead a major casino gaming company? Find out why Harrah's considers Loveman's arrival one of the biggest wins for the house.

Presenter: Gary Loveman '82, President and Chief Operating Officer, Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and former Associate Professor, Harvard University Graduate School of Business Administration

WESEMINAR 6
The Internet for the Typewriter Generation
Did you complete your formal education before the arrival of personal computers? Do you avoid the Internet because you're intimidated by the technology or feel there is nothing there that could interest you? If so, you're not alone. The United States Department of Commerce reported that in 2000, fewer than 30 percent of Americans over the age of 50 used the Internet. Yet this group can benefit in countless ways from this technology. Find out how the Internet can be used to locate medical and other useful information, plan vacations, and to reconnect or stay in touch with old friends.

Presenters: Daniel Fingerman P '02, proud parent of Kevin Fingerman '02, author of The Internet for the Typewriter Generation, and president of Computer Insights, a microcomputer consulting and training firm in Berkeley, California; Patricia W. Leone, World Wide Web Administrator, Wesleyan Information Technology Services

WESEMINAR 7
A Writer's Eye: A Celebration of Paul Horgan's Paintings
The winner of two Pulitzer Prizes and the recipient of the Laetare Medal and 19 honorary degrees, Paul Horgan (1903-1995) was one of Wesleyan's most illustrious citizens. As director of the Center for Advanced Studies, Horgan was a prominent figure on Wesleyan's campus whose 30-year tenure enriched the lives of students, friends, and guests of the University. While he enjoyed an international reputation as a writer of fiction, history, and biography, he was also a notable watercolorist. To celebrate this weekend's dedication of the Paul Horgan House at 77 Pearl Street, Joseph Reed will give an informal talk about Horgan's paintings.

Presenter: Joseph Reed, Professor of English and American Studies

10:30 a.m.
WESEMINAR 8
Amistad: The Wrong Way To Write A Best Seller
Stumbling across a then little-known historical incident, David Pesci had what he thought was the foundation for a fascinating historical novel-if he could just write the book. But writing Amistad wasn't as difficult as convincing the publishing world that it was worth reading. More than three dozen rejection letters, bizarre demands by potential publishers, strange run-ins with Hollywood, and representation by a well-meaning agent whose specialty was UFO and New Age books notwithstanding, Pesci not only managed to get the book into print, but on to The New York Times Best Sellers List. Join Wesleyan staffer Pesci as he recounts the poignant story of the Amistad Africans and the convoluted, sometimes funny events of trying to get the story published.

Presenter: David Pesci, Associate Director of Media Relations and Senior Writer, Office of University Communications

11 a.m.
WESEMINAR 9
Treasures Of Special Collections & Archives
View some of the treasures of Special Collections & Archives, discover Wesleyan's rich and varied resources, and find out how they are used.

Presenter: Suzy Taraba '77, University Archivist and Head of Special Collections Limited to 20 participants.

11:30 a.m.
Dedication of THE Horgan House (by invitation only)
In memory of Paul Horgan, the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author, artist, and Wesleyan professor. Luncheon immediately following in the Downey House Ballroom, 294 High Street. Shuttle service is available from the Middlesex Mutual Parking Garage to the Horgan House and from the Horgan House to Downey House.

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Luncheon for WESeminar Presenters and Members of the WESeminar Committee (by invitation only)

Noon-2 p.m.
Welcome Picnic
Everyone is invited to an informal, fun-filled picnic. Enjoy the outdoors while spending time with friends and family. The picnic is complimentary for members of the 50th, 55th, 60th, and 65th Reunion Classes of 1952, 1947, 1942, and 1937 and their guests. A limited number of tickets will be available at the Check-in and Hospitality site (Office of Alumni Relations, 330 High Street) and at the luncheon site.

Noon-2 p.m.
Senior GIFT CELEBRATION AND BARBECUE (Class of 2002)
Attendance restricted to graduating seniors only.
Hosted by the Alumni Association

Noon-4 p.m.
40 Years of the Friends of the Davison Art Center (DAC)
In 1962, the Friends of the Davison Art Center was founded to help support the growth of the DAC collection. Today the Friends continue to play a vital role in the museum's activities and to fund many of the museum's acquisitions. This 40th-anniversary celebration presents a visual feast of works by such Old Master printmakers as DŸrer, Rembrandt, and Goya and prints by late 20th-century masters Francesco Clemente, Willem de Kooning, and Robert Rauschenberg.

Noon
WESEMINAR 10
Molecules and Morphogenesis:
Cell Polarity, frog gastrulation, and human neural tube defects
We have shown that the planar cell polarity signaling cascade orients cells movements during frog gastrulation. New results demonstrate that these cell movements make critical contributions to neural tube closure. Interestingly, morphological and molecular comparisons reveal striking similarities between spontaneous human neural tube defects and experimentally-generated defects in neural tube closure in the frog.

Presenter: John B. Willingford '92, Postdoctoral Fellow, Molecular and Cell Biology, University of California, Berkeley

12:30-5 p.m.
Senior Class Film Presentations
View a series of ten 16mm films, ten digital videos, and three examples of virtual filmmaking, made by members of the graduating Class of 2002.

1 p.m.
WESEMINAR 11
New York Recovers
The events of September 11 changed the face of New York and dramatically affected the lives of those who live and work there. Many experienced tragic losses of family and friends, but their professions demanded they respond immediately to the challenges of that day and the days since. Join alumni and faculty as they discuss how they helped keep the city going hour to hour and how they are assisting in the recovery and rebuilding of our nation's largest city.

Moderator: Winthrop D. Chamberlin '65, real estate investor, New York City

Presenters: Nicholas D. Malter '87, Firefighter, City of New York Fire Department; Peter A. Mark, Professor of Art History and a native New Yorker who assisted with recovery work at Ground Zero; Muzzy Rosenblatt '87, Executive Director, Bowery Residents' Committee; Laura Walker '79, President of WNYC, New York's public radio station

WESEMINAR 12
Inside Book Publishing
This presentation is designed for anyone who wants to understand how the book industry works, whether you're considering a career in publishing or hoping to have a book published. The session covers the acquisition process, book marketing, electronic publishing, and the future of the book. An Open House follows and includes a sale of "out-of-print" titles. Pick up a bargain!

Presenter: Tom Radko, Director, Wesleyan University Press

WESEMINAR 13
With My Face to the Rising Sun: Roots of African American Poetry
Close readings of the poetry of Robert Hayden, Langston Hughes, Lucille Clifton, Audre Lorde and others reveal how these poets draw on history, literature, music, and vernacular expression to create works of powerful art.

Presenter: Kate Rushin, Adjunct Assistant Professor of African American Studies and Visiting Writer

WESEMINAR 14
1952 to 2002: The BLINK of an Eye
It's nearly impossible for the Class of '52 to believe that 50 years have passed since they walked across Andrus field to receive their diplomas. A lot has changed in that time-everything from ideas about rearing children, to managing money, the way we work, and how we prepare for retirement. Join members of the class for a lighthearted discussion about what's different and what's stayed the same in half a century.

Moderator: Clyde McKee, Jr. '52, Professor of Political Science, Trinity College, Hartford

Presenters: William Wasch '52, P '84, longtime advocate for senior citizens who has focused on employment and housing issues, board member of the National Council on Aging, and former Director of Alumni Relations at Wesleyan; Donald Dalessio '52, MD, former Chief of Medicine, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California; Seth Rosner, '52, practicing attorney and internationally known legal ethicist, Chairman of the Board of Governors, Josephson Institute of Ethics, former member of the Board of Governors, American Bar Association, and former Adjunct Professor, New York University Law School

1-3 p.m.
Behind the Scenes at Olin Library
Have you ever wondered what people do all day long working in the library? Come join the library staff for a nontraditional tour of Olin Library to see what's beyond the public reading rooms and open stacks. Find out why there was a significant upgrade in climate control systems recently completed in the library. Walk around the back room where books and journals are processed, and see a live demonstration on repairing print collections.

2 p.m.
WESEMINAR 15
From Russell House to Kevin Roche: Greek Revival Architecture and its Adaptations on Wesleyan's Campus
This seminar takes a close look at Greek Revival Architecture in Connecticut and its variations on Wesleyan's campus-from the Samuel Russell House designed by Ithiel Town in 1828 to the Center for the Arts designed by Kevin Roche John Dinkeloo and Associates and completed in 1973. The session will conclude with a brief ceremony and reception celebrating the recent recognition of Russell House as a National Historic Landmark.

Introduction by: Nancy N. Campbell '80 MALS, Hon. '00, Chairman Emeritus of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Chairman of the Campaign for America's Historic Places

Presenters: Joseph Siry, Professor and Chair of Art and Art History, Professor of American Studies, and 1994 recipient of the Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching; George Creeger, Willbur Fisk Osborne Professor of English, Emeritus, 1993 recipient of the Binswanger Prize for Excellence in Teaching, and former Chair, Landmarks Advisory Board

2-5 p.m.
Wesleyan University Press Open House
Staff members of Wesleyan University Press welcome new writers, established writers, and anyone seeking a fuller understanding of how the complex book-publishing industry works. Writers and others who are interested are welcome to drop by for a glass of wine, to informally browse the library of Wes Press publications, and to discuss their writing plans with the Press staff.

3 p.m.
WESEMINAR 16
Stem Cells: The Promise and Pitfalls for Brain Repairs
Recent discoveries about stem cells have sparked the imaginations of scientists, physicians, and entrepreneurs worldwide. The fact that under certain conditions, neural stem cells harvested from the brain have differentiated into blood cells and other cell types, while cells from outside the brain have differentiated into neural cells, suggests the potential use of stem cells in medical research and in the development of cell therapies. Join two Wesleyan associate professors for a broad discussion of stem cells, including the limits to our understanding of these cells and the ethical issues involved in their therapeutic applications.

Presenters: Janice Naegele and John Kirn, Associate Professors of Biology and Neuroscience and Behavior Program

3 p.m.
WESEMINAR 17
Bangkok, Paris, Nairobi, and Caracas
Bangkok, Paris, Nairobi, and Caracas are just a few of the cities some Wesleyan students call home. They come from around the globe to become part of a colorful and diverse tapestry of students on campus. Join graduating international students to hear highlights of their four years at Wesleyan. Discover what their greatest challenges have been and what lies ahead for them.

Moderator: Jane Edwards, Director of International Studies

Presenters: Antoine Birch '02, Jamaica; Zaki Choudhury '02, Bangladesh; Pavlos Kaimakliotis '02, Cyprus; Ethel Seno '02, Philippines; Chitra Wadhwani '02, Hong Kong; Wichuda Wichaidit '02, Thailand

WESEMINAR 18
Archives at Home
We all have treasured family heirlooms or historical records that are important to us. Learn basic archival procedures for preserving and caring for paper documents, photographs, and mixed media collections in this hands-on workshop.

Presenter: Jeffrey Makala, Assistant University Archivist/Reference Librarian

WESEMINAR 19
Alumni of Color in the Media
Have recent world events created opportunities for professionals of color who work in print, broadcast, and other media? How has the Wesleyan experience shaped their perspective about the role of media in everyday life? What changes lie ahead and what role will professionals of color play in bringing about change? Join us for what promises to be a lively discussion.

Presenters: Randall Pinkston '72, P '05, CBS News Correspondent; Paul Mason '77, Executive Producer, ABC World News Tonight Saturday/Sunday edition
Sponsored by the Alumni of Color Network

3 p.m.
How Information Research Has Changed Since You Were in College
The biggest problem used to be getting lost in the Olin Library stacks, but now students are just as likely to get lost on the Internet. This presentation and discussion focuses on the wide variety of tools and resources now available to Wesleyan students and faculty for use in library research. The impact of e-publishing on research will also be addressed.

Presenter: Steven Bischof, Resources Assessment and Reference Librarian

3:30-5 p.m.
Photography Workshop Pinup Show
The Graduate Liberal Studies Program's Intensive Photography Workshop was described by a recent participant as the "Outward Bound of Art." The curriculum presents 95 percent of the regular Wesleyan introductory photography course, condensed into a 13-day workshop. The course has been offered every year since 1973 by J. Seeley, professor of art. The show features works from the final portfolios of 14 workshop participants.

4 p.m.
WESEMINAR 20
Web Watchdog
Internet users do everything from researching homework assignments to buying artwork, from finding mates to investing in stocks. Join Professor Scheibe and Web watchdog Kenneth Dreifach '87 for a lively discussion about the lure of the Web and its seeming ability to offer instant everything. Find out how in some cases, the Internet has become a medium for old misdeeds, including false advertising, hidden charges, and the selling of personal information, increasing consumer complaints and forcing people like Dreifach to walk the Internet beat.

Presenters: Karl Scheibe, Professor of Psychology; Kenneth Dreifach '87, Chief of the New York Attorney General's Internet Bureau, an agency which coordinates statewide law enforcement efforts for online consumer fraud and other Internet-related issues

4-5:30 p.m.
40th Reunion Reception for the Class of 1962
Reunion chairs Henry Ernstthal '62 and Bruce Corwin '62 invite classmates to catch up, mix it up, brag it up; lament one's lost youth; laugh at old stories of practical jokes, waterfights, and innocent and not-so-innocent hacking around; see not-so-old old friends; and kill time before dinner just like the old days.

4-6 p.m.
Champagne Reception for Graduating Seniors
and Their Families  
Hosted by the Senior Class Officers and the Parents Council

4 p.m.-sometime Saturday morning
Is It Art?
A Stamina-Challenging Performance by Beck Lee '82
Beck Lee '82 undertakes the never-before-attempted task of reading aloud 20 years worth of Class Notes, in chronological order and without breaks. Billed as a "mind-numbing experiment in collective self-indulgence," Mr. Lee's continuous reading will take place a tomato's throw from the Class Headquarters at Davenport Campus Center. The Class of 1982 will award prizes to the classmate with the most mentions (The Boon Tan Award), the classmate with the most jobs touted, and the most prolific classmate in the baby department. When asked "why this and why now?" Mr. Lee avers "Good thing I didn't think of this 20 years from now. Then I'd really be asking for it."

Cosponsored by the departments of Sociology and Theater
and the Class of 1982

4:30-6 p.m.
25th Reunion Reception for the Class of 1977
Join classmates and their families for a casual get-together. Catch up and reconnect with old friends before heading off to the all-campus dinner on Andrus Field.

5 p.m.
Alpha Delta Phi Reception
Followed by a 6 p.m. banquet (by invitation only)

5-5:30 p.m.
Scholarship Recognition Wall: A Celebration
Increasing the resources for financial aid is a primary goal of the ongoing Wesleyan Campaign. To honor donors who are supporting this vital need, a scholarship recognition wall has been built in North College. Additional names will be added to the wall through 2004. Everyone is invited to stop by to see the list of funded and named scholarships. Brief remarks at 5:15 p.m.

5-6:30 p.m.
President's Reception in Honor of the Donor Associates
(by invitation only)
Honoring members of the Olin Associates, Willbur Fisk Associates, President's Circle, John Wesley Associates, 1831 Society, and Douglas Cannon Club.

5:30-6:30 p.m.
Freeman Scholars Reception (by invitation only)
Freeman scholars and their families, friends, and alumni are invited to a reception honoring the Freeman Scholars of the Class of 2002.

5:30-8:30 p.m.
Fiesta Mexicana: 
An All-College Dinner to Kick Off the Weekend
Join friends, classmates, and family members for an informal Mexican-style buffet dinner. Enjoy an evening of margaritas, conversation, and fiesta-style music. The meal is available until 8:30 p.m. A limited number of dinner tickets will be available at the Check-in and Hospitality site (Office of Alumni Relations, 330 High Street) and at the dinner location.

8 p.m.
The Return of the Highwaymen
Welcome back to the fun times and lilting tunes of this vintage Class of '62 quartet including Robert Burnett '62, Stephen Butts '62, David Fisher '62, and Stephen Trott '62. Most of you need no introduction to their familiar brand of music and to those who do, it's time to get acquainted. Sponsored by the 40th Reunion Class of 1962

Jennifer Blaine's One Woman Show
With special opening act! Stand-up comedy by Juan Luque '92, comedy director at the University of South Florida and professional graduate student.

Jennifer Blaine '92 takes an irreverent look at human behavior through the personas of her characters. The Philadelphia Daily News says, "Not even Sybil can compete with Blaine's cast of characters. Her comic genius can be compared to Lily Tomlin and Tracey Ullman." Come see for yourself, and enjoy Jennifer's funny and insightful entertainment.

8 p.m.
WESEMINAR 21
Spinning Stars and Proto Planets
Van Vleck Observatory on Foss Hill has long been a site from which important astronomical measurements are made. Professor Herbst will describe some of the latest and most exciting results from his NASA-sponsored research on the origins of stars and planets. These results include the discovery of a unique star that is apparently being eclipsed by an asteroid belt that surrounds it. The talk will be followed, weather permitting, by a viewing session using the observatory's telescopes.

Presenter: William Herbst, John Monroe Van Vleck Professor of Astronomy

8:30 p.m.-2 a.m.
Alumni Music Series

8:30 p.m.-Peri Smilow '82 and Friends. She's still at it! You heard her at Eclectic and the '92 Theater in '79, '80 and '81-now she's singing all over the country. She is thrilled to be bringing her unique brand of folk music back home to Wes. Join Peri and friends for an evening of fun, upbeat, socially relevant (of course, it's Wesleyan!) acoustic music.

9:45 p.m.-Nashville native Florence Dore '87 and guitarist Chris Erikson '87 showcase their debut album Perfect City, a sampling of alt-country/folk style songs a la Steve Earl and Lucinda Williams. An American literature professor with a specialization in Faulkner, Dore holds posts at both New York University and Kent State. Having lived in Nashville, Boston, San Francisco, Cleveland, and (most recently) New York, her music is inspired by these places and by love and literature.

11 p.m.-Baggage Claim-an alumni band featuring Steve Wald '93, Chris Arndt '92, Tim Proskauer '92, Ben Harris '92, Ben Ratliff '92, Tim Lyons '92, and Chris Mulhauser '92 - is back for a Reunion show. According to the Argus (Fall 1992), "when Baggage Claim goes on stage, they bring down the house." Don't miss them!

8:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m.
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is available to area hotels and the residence halls. Please call 860-685-2418 for more information.

9 p.m.
Alix Olson '97, Slam Poet
Come join spoken word artist Alix Olson for a short performance of the poetry that placed her on the cover of Ms. magazine and has been steering her around the country-and the world. See why Howard Zinn said, "Alix Olson brought me to my feet . . . she is a brilliant performer, a serious thinker."

Stargazing
Visit the Van Vleck Observatory, where you'll have an awesome view of the stars and sample such heavenly delights as Milky Ways, Mars Bars, and Starbursts.

9-11 p.m.
Academic Department Open House
Astronomy