Class of 1959

Save the date for our 50^th Reunion, May 21–24, 2009!

Reunion & Commencement Weekend 2009 is here! On-site registration will be open throughout the entire weekend, so come enjoy a great line up of stimulating WESeminars, thrilling musical performances, and lots of time to catch up with old friends. The full Reunion schedule can be found at www.wesleyan.edu/rc. Hope to see you soon!

Reunion Committee

Doug Bennet - Leadership Gift Committee Co-Chair
David Britt
Alan Brooks
Dave Darling - Class Book Editor
John Dennis
Bob DiMauro - Reunion Committee Co-Chair
Bert Edwards - Class Agent
Dave Eklund
Ted Fiske - Class Book Editor
Steve Kaplan
Larry Kedes
Peter Lincoln
John Lloyd
Tom McHugh
Bob McKelvey
Bill Moody - Class Book Editor
Ed Murphy - Class Agent
Skip Silloway - Leadership Gift Committee Co-Chair
Terry Smith
John Spurdle
Charlie Wrubel - Reunion Committee Co-Chair

Class of 1959 Reunion Book

The 50th Reunion Class Book is now complete! A copy of the book will be mailed to each member of the class at the end of April.

The book is password protected. For the username and password, please contact David Sims at dsims01@wesleyan.edu or (860) 685-2408. To see a .pdf copy of the book, please click here.

Class of 1959 50th Reunion Gift

This year, in honor of reunion, the class is hoping to raise $500,000 through the Wesleyan Fund with 85% participation in generous gifts of all sizes. The contributions will support the University's highest priorities including financial aid. Click here to make your gift today!

"Hope to Attend" List

Check out the Hope to Attend list to see who's coming back to campus for Reunion in May. Be sure to add your name to the list by registering now!

Reunion Accommodations

The Class of 1959 currently has rooms reserved under the "Wesleyan Reunion" block at the Marriott Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT, with a rate of $139 per night. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (860) 257-6000 and must be made by April 30, 2009 to receive this special rate.

We do have rooms reserved under the "Wesleyan Reunion" block at the Inn at Middletown off Main Street in downtown Middletown at a rate of $219 per night. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (860) 854-6300. However, this block is likely booked full.

An additional alternative is the new Sheraton Four Points in Meriden, CT. A block of rooms has been reserved at a rate of $128 per night and reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (203) 238-2380.

Rideshare

Help green Reunion & Commencement Weekend—make traveling to and from campus a group effort! Whether you are flying or driving, connect with others who are doing the same and reduce the amount of emissions released into our atmosphere by using the Wesleyan Rideboard. Sharing rides not only greatly reduces the number of cars traveling to campus, it allows for easer and more convenient parking availability, fills your trip with great conversation, and provides the opportunity for mini-reunions! Connect with other Wesleyan alumni and families in your region, carpool with classmates from your hotel, or share a cab ride or rental from the airport or train station.

Alumni: Log into your WesNet account at www.wesleyan.edu/wesnet and click "Rideboard" (under "Resources") to view or offer available rides, and find other alumni traveling to campus from your area. Trouble logging in or using the site? Contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations Interns at 860/685-2802 or wesrideboard@wesleyan.edu for assistance.

2009 Reunion Weekend Schedule

The general schedule for the weekend is below. A class of 1959 specific schedule, including event descriptions and locations can be printed by going to http://wesleyan.edu/rc/2009/class-of-1959/1959.pdf.

Thursday, May 21	Arrivals and WESeminars in the afternoon 50th Reunion welcome reception and dinner

Friday, May 22	Breakfast available on or off campus WESeminars all day All-campus luncheon Campus Tours President's reception for Donor Associates Class of 1959 Athletics Reception 50th Reunion Dinner hosted by President Roth Stargazing at Van Vleck Observatory Live music and entertainment
Saturday, May 23	Breakfast available on or off campus WESeminars all day Traditional Alumni Parade of Classes Annual Assembly Picnic and Festival on Foss Hill 50th Reunion Banquet and Reception All-College Sing Parties and Entertainment
Sunday, May 24	Reunion Brunch 177^th Commencement Ceremony

Staff Class Contact

David Sims
Assistant Director, The Wesleyan Fund
110 Mt. Vernon Street
Middletown, CT 06459
(860) 685-2408
dsims01@wesleyan.edu