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Welcome Class of 1985

Save the date for our 25th Reunion, May 20-23, 2010!

Throughout the year check this page for updated information regarding the weekend’s events and logistical details–including who’s planning to be there, progress with our 25th Reunion Gift, class specific events and more.

The 25th Reunion Committee is in formation. If you would like to be involved in planning for the weekend and/or helping with our Reunion Gift effort please contact Matthew Strekel at (860) 685-2445 or mstrekel@wesleyan.edu. See you in May!

25th Reunion Committee

25th Class Book Editors

Class of 1985 Reunion Book

Send us an update for your 25th Reunion Class Book! The deadline is Tuesday, December 15, 2009. Visit our website to submit your entry. For more information, please contact Matt Strekel at mstrekel@wesleyan.edu or (860) 685-2445.

Facebook Group

The Wesleyan Class of 1985 is on Facebook! Join your classmates in the 25th Reunion group today. If you do not already have a free account, visit www.facebook.com to create one.

Class of 1985 25th Reunion Gift

This year, in honor of our Reunion, the class is hoping to raise $1,000,000—$500,000 through the Wesleyan Fund and $500,000 through the endowment—with 55% participation in generous gifts of all sizes. The contributions will support the University's highest priorities including financial aid. Make your gift today!

"Hope to Attend" List

Click here to see who else is planning to attend and add your name to the list!

Reunion Accommodations

The Class of 1985 currently has rooms reserved under the "Wesleyan Reunion" block at the Marriott Rocky Hill in Rocky Hill, CT, with a rate of $149 per night. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (860) 257-6000 and must be made by April 22, 2010 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.

2010 Reunion Weekend Schedule

A preliminary schedule will be released online and by mail in March, when formal registration begins. To see what the weekend may offer, take a look at last year’s schedule. The general outline of the schedule is as follows:

Friday, May 21
  • Arrivals
  • WESeminars all day
  • All-College Dinner with tables reserved for the Class of 1985
  • Class of 1985 Welcome Reception
  • Late-night Eclectic party with music by different generations of Wesleyan bands
Saturday, May 22
  • WESeminars continue all day
  • Traditional Alumni Parade and Annual Assembly
  • All-College picnic lunch and Festival on Foss Hill
  • 25th Reunion reception and dinner
  • All-College Sing followed by the tent party on Andrus Field
Sunday, May 23
  • Brunch
  • 178th Commencement Ceremony
  • Good-byes

Staff Class Contact

Matthew Strekel
Assistant Director, The Wesleyan Fund
110 Mt. Vernon Street
Middletown, CT 06459
(860) 685-2445
mstrekel@wesleyan.edu