Do You Have Questions?

If you have ideas or general questions about Reunion & Commencement 2006, volunteering, or if you want to get in touch with a classmate, please get in touch with your reunion class staff contact.

If you have a question about registration, please contact Caitlin Zinser, Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, 860/685-2116 or rc@wesleyan.edu.

WESeniors
Classes of ’26–’55
Robert Mosca
860/685-3730
rmosca@wesleyan.edu

1936
Regan Schubel ’01
860/685-2253
rschubel@wesleyan.edu

1941
Regan Schubel ’01
860/685-2253
rschubel@wesleyan.edu

1946
Robert Mosca
860/685-3730
rmosca@wesleyan.edu

1951
Robert Mosca
860/685-3730
rmosca@wesleyan.edu

1956
Frantz Williams ’99
860/685-2516
fwilliams@wesleyan.edu

1961
Robert Mosca
860/685-3730
rmosca@wesleyan.edu

1966
Robert Mosca
860/685-3730
rmosca@wesleyan.edu

1971
Robert Mosca
860/685-3730
rmosca@wesleyan.edu

1976
Mosah Fernandez-Goodman ’04
860/685-4845
mfernandezgo@wesleyan.edu

1981
Makaela Kingsley ’98
860/685-3836
mjkingsley@wesleyan.edu

1981
Paul DiSanto ’81
860/685-2526
pdisanto@wesleyan.edu

1986
Mosah Fernandez-Goodman ’04
860/685-4845
mfernandezgo@wesleyan.edu

1991
Mosah Fernandez-Goodman ’04
860/685-4845
mfernandezgo@wesleyan.edu

1996
Mary Livingston ’04
860/685-2457
mlivingston@wesleyan.edu

2001
Mary Livingston ’04
860/685-2457
mlivingston@wesleyan.edu

Wesleyan - Under Construction - Parking Options 

Due to several construction projects on campus, parking and access to University buildings is limited. We will do our best to accommodate the larger crowd on campus during the weekend through the use of golf carts and shuttle vans, but please expect delays and plan accordingly.
Additional parking may be available at the Middlesex Mutual Parking Garage (two blocks from campus at the junction of Court and Main streets), the Vine Street parking lot (adjacent to the tennis courts), and the Freeman Athletic Center parking lots (Cross Street and Pine Street). Shuttle vans will run regularly between these lots and all sites on campus.

The lot adjacent to the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission, 70 Wyllys Avenue and the “C” lot on Church Street will be reserved for members of the Classes of ’56 and earlier, as well as for any individuals with disabilities. A parking/shuttle flyer will be included in your welcome packet. Please let us know by May 12 if you require special parking by contacting Laurie Zolty in the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at 860/685-3527 or lzolty@wesleyan.edu.

Thank you for your understanding during this exciting time at Wesleyan.

You can watch progress of the new Suzanne Lemberg Usdan University Center by webcam here:
http://campuscentercam.its.wesleyan.edu/view/index.shtml
 

And lastly, if you’d like to read all about the campus plans for the future:
http://www.wesleyan.edu/masterplan/

Updates
This schedule is preliminary and subject to change. For periodic updates about the weekend events, continue to check out the Reunion & Commencement website. For class specific information such as who plans on attending, programming geared towards certain class years, fundraising updates, and other important details, check out your class site, accessible through links on the left. A final schedule with updates will be available at registration (Office of Alumni & Parent Relations, 330 High Street). Please stop by to receive the most up-to-date information about the weekend.

Frequently Asked Questions

For a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs), please click here.

Registration and Fees

All alumni must register. Parents and families of graduating seniors must register only if they plan to participate in an event with a fee.

If you have not yet registered, you can do so when you arrive on campus. All Reunion & Commencement guests should check in at the Office of Alumni & Parent Relations (330 High Street) where you will receive a final weekend schedule with updates and event locations, meal tickets, a welcome packet, and more.

If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at (860) 685-2116 or rc@wesleyan.edu.
 

By registering for Reunion & Commencement Weekend, I understand that Wesleyan will be taking photos and may publish them in any format or media without additional permission from the individuals in the photos.

Registration Fee
$25 per person for members of the 5th reunion class and younger and their guests age 18 and over

100 per person for members of the 10th reunion class and younger (classes of 1996-2000) and their guests age 18 and over

$200 per person for members of the 50th reunion class and their guests age 18 and over
$60 per person for all other alumni and guests age 18 and over
No registration fee for parents and families of graduating seniors
No registration fee for all children under 18

Welcome Picnic, Friday, 12 noon-2 p.m.
Free for WESeniors alumni (Classes of 1926-1955) and their guests age 18 and over
Picnic is included in the registration fee for 5th, 10th, and 50th reunion classes and their guests

$20 per person for all other adults and children over age 12
$5 per person for children 12 and under

Viva Italia! Dinner, Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Free for WESeniors alumni (Classes of 1926-1955) and their guests age 18 and over
Dinner is included in the registration fee for 5th, 10th, and 50th reunion classes and their guests

$30 per person for all other adults and children over age 12
$8 per person for children 12 and under

Shabbat Dinner, Friday, 7 p.m. 

Free for graduating seniors (Class of 2006)

$20 per person for all other adults over age 12

$10 per person for children 12 and under

All-College Picnic and Festival on Foss Hill, Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m.
Free for all attendees

Reunion Class Receptions and Dinners, Saturday, 5:30 p.m. (alumni and their guests only)
Free for WESeniors alumni (Classes of 1926-1955) and their guests age 18 and over
Class dinner is included in the registration fee for 5th, 10th, and 50th reunion classes and their guests

$45 per person for all other adults and children

Breakfast, Sunday, 8 a.m-noon
Available for purchase on-site

Camp Cardinal
$50 per child, per session (includes snacks and meals)

On-Campus Lodging (alumni and their guests only)
$100 per person/bed (includes Thursday-Saturday nights)

$30 per cot (limit one per room; Thursday-Saturday nights)

Pre-registration Deadline

Registrations must be postmarked by May 12. Registrations received after May 12 will be assessed a $25 late fee.

On-Site Registration

We encourage everyone to check in at Registration (Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, 330 High Street) to receive the final weekend schedule (with updates and event locations), meal tickets, and other essential information.

On-site Registration Hours

Thursday, 9 a.m.–10 p.m. | Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m.–10 p.m. | Sunday, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

If you have questions about your registration or plan to arrive after 10 p.m., please contact Caitlin Zinser in the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at rc@wesleyan.edu or 860/685-2116.

Refunds

Refunds can only be made through Monday, May 12, or in extreme emergency situations. Refund checks will be mailed after Reunion & Commencement Weekend bookkeeping is completed in late June.

Don’t Forget

Bring your camera, scrapbooks, Wesleyan memorabilia, music, and anything else that will make the weekend special. May weather can be unpredictable in New England; we recommend that you bring a light jacket and umbrella. Wesleyan’s athletic facilities and fields will be open throughout Reunion & Commencement Weekend; bring your suit/bathing cap/towel/racket/softball glove/Frisbee, etc., and check your final schedule for facility hours.

See Who’s Here
Check out the “See Who’s Here” board at registration (Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, 330 High Street)  in order to find out where your classmates are staying and how to catch up with them.

Reunion Headquarters

Reunion classes will have space reserved for casual gatherings with classmates and special class exhibits (message boards, collages, artwork, and performances). These alumni lounges will be the best place to find your classmates, take a break from the weekend activities, or congregate between events. Bars will be open at all Reunion headquarters throughout the weekend.

Saturday Night Reunion Class Dinners

The Class Dinner on Saturday night is often the highlight of the weekend. We encourage all alumni with children to utilize Camp Cardinal (Wesleyan’s on-campus childcare program) throughout the evening so they can enjoy dinner, spend time with friends, and take advantage of late-night parties.

Each Reunion class is encouraged to invite members of the faculty or administration to join them for their class reception and dinner. If there is someone you would like to invite, please contact a member of your class committee or your contact from University Relations. 

Hotels and Motels

Alumni are strongly encouraged to make reservations at the hotel where their class has blocked rooms—even if they plan to request campus housing. Rooms are limited, and there is a high demand placed on area lodging during the holiday weekend. When calling a hotel, make sure to request the block of rooms for “Wesleyan’s Reunion.” The reservation cutoff and cancellation date for blocked hotel rooms varies by hotel.
Reunion Classes have blocked rooms at:
 

WESeniors

Courtyard by Marriott, Wallingford, 203/284-9400 www.marriott.com
 

1936

Courtyard by Marriott, Wallingford, 203/284-9400 www.marriott.com
 

1941

Courtyard by Marriott, Wallingford, 203/284-9400 www.marriott.com
 

1946

Fairfield Inn, Wallingford, 203/284-0001 www.fairfieldinn.com
 

1951

Fairfield Inn, Wallingford, 203/284-0001 www.fairfieldinn.com
 

1956

Inn at Middletown, Middletown, 860/854-6300 www.innatmiddletown.com
 

1961

Crowne Plaza Hartford-Cromwell, Cromwell, 860/635-2000 www.crowneplaza.com
 

1966

Courtyard by Marriott, Cromwell 860/635-1001 www.marriott.com
 

1971

Residence Inn Hartford-Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill, 860/257-7500 www.marriott.com (ask for Gina Molde)
 

1976

Hampton Inn, Meriden, 203/235-5154 www.hamptoninn.com
 

1981

Marriott, Rocky Hill, 860/257-6000 www.marriott.com
 

1986

Marriott, Rocky Hill, 860/257-6000 www.marriott.com
 

1991

Sheraton FourPoints, Meriden, 203/238-2380 www.sheraton.com
 

1996

Comfort Inn, Cromwell, 860/635-4100 www.comfortinn.com
 

2001

Super 8 Motel, Cromwell, 860/632-8888 www.super8motel.com
 

2001

Hampton Inn, Rocky Hill, 860/563-7877 www.hamptoninn.com
 

In addition, rooms are available at the following hotels, which are available to all classes:
Crowne Plaza, Hartford
You may use this link to make reservations at the Crown Plaza, Hartford: www.bdl-downtown.crowneplaza.com. In the "RESERVE THIS HOTEL" section, type in check in/out dates, and under Group Booking Code, type in the three-letter code: WUA. Rate is $129. Guests can also call the hotel directly at 860-549-2400.

Best Western, Wethersfield, 860/563-2311
Homewood Suites, Wallingford, 203/284-2600

Hilton, Hartford 860/728-5151

Please use this link to make reservations at the Hartford Hilton online: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/hfdhhhf_wur/index.jhtml
 

Please refer to www.wesleyan.edu/about/lodging.html for additional information regarding local accommodations.
 

Residence Halls

For alumni who prefer to stay on campus, Reunion classes will be housed together in the recently renovated Clark Hall and the new Fauver residence hall. Residence hall space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $25 refundable key deposit will be required when you obtain your housing assignment and key at Registration (Office of Alumni and Parent Relations, 330 High Street) and will be refunded upon the return of your keys. Residence hall rooms must be vacated by 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 28.

What to Bring

Keep in mind that residence hall rooms are basic, with little furniture or creature comforts. There are no private baths; each floor shares a community bath with women on one floor and men on another. A linen packet, including sheets, blanket, pillow, and towel is provided for each bed. The Foss Hill Residence halls are not air-conditioned (Clark Hall is); all beds are twin-sized. You might want to bring: a reading lamp, hangers, a small fan, an alarm clock, a hair dryer, a mirror, an iron, and/or extra blankets, towels, or pillows. A limited number of extra blankets will be available at Registration.

Residence Hall Room Assignments

Members of the same class will be assigned rooms in the same halls. If you wish to be assigned to a room adjacent to a specific classmate (or classmates), you and the other parties must make that request in writing when you register. We will do our best to fulfill your request. Room assignments will be available when you pick up your welcome packet at Registration.

Reunion Class Photos

Group photos of the Classes of ’56, ’61, ’66, ’71, ’76, and ’81 will be taken at the base of Denison Terrace on Saturday, May 27. WESeniors (Class of ’26 through ’55 and members of the Classes of ’36, ’41, ’46, and ’51 will have their Class Photo taken during their class reception and dinner on Saturday, May 27.

Information about class photos will be available after the weekend at www.panfoto.com. 

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