Class of 1989

Save the date for your 20^th Reunion, May 21–24, 2009!

What a wonderful Reunion weekend! All the highlights can be found at www.wesleyan.edu/rc.

Reunion Committee

Norman Beaulieu
Alan Blattberg
Jeffrey Bowne
Phoebe Boyer
Marc Brotman
Kelem Butts
Stephen DiPrima
Ladeene Freimuth
Paul Gallo
Sammie Johnson - Committee Co-Chair
Anne Johnson - Committee Co-Chair
David Milch
Mark Mullen
Andrew Nakahata
Thomas Policelli
Jane Randel
Edward Thorndike
Ethan Vesely-Flad
Kelly Washburn
David Williams
Theresa Zinck-Lederer
Sabrina Zook

Class of 1989 20th Reunion Gift

This year, in honor of reunion, the class is hoping to raise $200,000 through the Wesleyan Fund with 50% 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!

In honor of the 20th Reunion, a generous classmate has agreed to match the first 20 Donor Associate gifts ($1,831 to $25,000) received between now and Reunion.

"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!

Facebook Group

The Wesleyan Class of 1989 is on Facebook! Join your classmates in the 20th Reunion group today. If you do not already have a free account, visit www.facebook.com to create one.

Dar Williams '89 in Concert: A Benefit For Financial Aid

Hailed as one of the best singer/songwriters of our time, Dar Williams’ work has been compared to Joni Mitchell, Janis Ian, the Indigo Girls, and Ani DiFranco. Known for her "bell-clear voice", she has toured extensively in the United States and Europe, and released her eighth CD, Promised Land, in 2008, which highlights her gift for musical storytelling.

For tickets: Call the Wesleyan University Box Office at 860/685-3355 or visit www.wesleyan.edu/boxoffice; $25 per person; all proceeds will support financial aid

Reunion Accommodations

The Class of 1989 currently has rooms reserved under the “Wesleyan Reunion” block at the Fairfield Inn in Wallingford, CT, with a rate of $129 per night. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (203) 284-0001 and must be made by April 30, 2009 to receive this special rate.

A limited number of dorm rooms will also be available if you prefer to stay on campus. You can choose this option when registration for Reunion officially opens in March.

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 1989 specific schedule, including event descriptions and locations can be printed by going to http://wesleyan.edu/rc/2009/class-of-1989/1989.pdf

Friday, May 22	Arrivals WESeminars all day All-college dinner with tables reserved for the Class of 1989 Late-night Eclectic party featuring Wesleyan bands
Saturday, May 23	WESeminars Traditional Alumni Parade of Classes Annual Assembly All-college picnic Festival on Foss Hill 20^th Reunion reception and dinner Tent party on Andrus Field
Sunday, May 24	Brunch 177^th Commencement Ceremony Good-byes

Staff Class Contact

Anita Dhanaraj
Assistant Director, The Wesleyan Fund
110 Mt. Vernon Street
Middletown, CT 06459
(860) 685-5966
adhanaraj@wesleyan.edu