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Alums in the Special Collections Reading Room

Published May 15, 2024

The libraries are thrilled to welcome students, families, and the community to campus throughout Commencement and Reunion weekends. Explore the new Neilson Library, join Special Collections for an afternoon of unique activities, and much more!

Reunion I Schedule

Friday, May 17

10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Reading Room open to visitors

1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Libraries Open House

  • Special Collections activities: button making, writing postcards, and College Archives film screenings, rooms 304 and 306
  • Archives students’ capstone projects exhibition: third floor
  • Memory Booth: Learning Commons: first floor

Saturday, May 18

1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Libraries Open House

  • Special Collections activities: button making, writing postcards, and College Archives film screenings, rooms 304 and 306
  • Special Collections Reading Room open to visitors
  • Archives students’ capstone projects exhibition: third floor
  • Memory Booth: Learning Commons: first floor

Sunday, May 19

10 a.m.
Commencement Livestream Viewing, Neilson Browsing Room

Reunion II Schedule

Friday, May 24

10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Special Collections Reading Room open to visitors

1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Libraries Open House

  • Special Collections activities: button making, writing postcards, and College Archives film screenings, rooms 304 and 306
  • Archives students’ capstone projects exhibition: third floor
  • Memory Booth: Learning Commons: first floor


1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Armchair Tour of Neilson Library (Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959), Browsing Room

Saturday, May 25

1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Libraries Open House

  • Special Collections activities: button making, writing postcards, and College Archives film screenings, rooms 304 and 306
  • Archives students’ capstone projects exhibition: third floor
  • Memory Booth: Learning Commons: first floor
     

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Class of 1964 — 60th Milestone Lunch with President Sarah Willie-LeBreton, Skyline Lounge

12 -1 p.m.
Class of 1964 —  Lunch, Skyline Room

1:15 - 2:30 p.m.
Class of 1964 — Wonderful Women in Smith Special Collections: Past, Present, Future. Skyline Lounge

2:45 - 4 p.m. 
Class of 1969 — Minding Your Mind. Take a quick talk through aging and memory. ‘Super aging’ (successful longevity) and the impacts of ageism. Neilson Browsing Room