Reunions Central
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Prexy House
When you arrive on campus, please come to Reunions Central in Prexy and pick up your registration materials, event tickets, and dorm keys.
Retirement: Boon or Trap? with Dr. Don Asher '82
8-10 a.m., PAB 320
Where are you getting your information about retirement planning? The retirement industry controls over $37 trillion (trillion with a “t”) in funds, and employs over 1 million mostly highly paid professionals. This massive industry floods all media with a vision of retirement that requires their existence: The permanent vacation. What if that’s not right for you? What if you want or need another version? This talk is about theories of late-career and post-career human development, meaning making, planning for the time of retirement (a third half of life), and that subset of humans who love work over leisure. There is definitely more than one right answer. Whether you’re young and thinking long-term or getting closer to traditional retirement ages--or even in the midst of retirement itself--this talk can help you think more richly about your options and your plans. Based on Dr. Don Asher’s recent dissertation: “You Can Only Play so Much Golf”: The Retirement Experiences of People Who Really Love Their Work, and ongoing research.
Bird Watching at Rhody: Sponsored by 1979
8-9:45 a.m., Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens
Waltz through the Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens with members of the class of 1979 to identify birds. We will have a few spotting scopes, binoculars, and assistance from folks who can tell us that the 'one with the white head' is in fact, a Bufflehead! A limited number of spots are available for this venture - please use the sign-up form provided at check in.
Breakfast
8:30-9:30 a.m., Commons
Bon Appetit brings made-from-scratch restaurant style dining to Reed College, with a commitment to quality, innovation, social responsibility, and customer satisfaction.
Golfing at Eastmoreland Golf Course, organized by '79
9:45 a.m., Meet at Prexy to walk over
Pre-register when you check out at registration, space is limited.
Tree Climbing
11 a.m.-3 p.m., Performing Arts Building–Front Lawn
Marketplace & Carnival
Marketplace 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Carnival 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.; PAB Lawn
Enjoy this food, drink, books and crafts showcase featuring Reedie chefs, bakers, growers, harvesters, authors, and artists, enjoy eccentric Vaudevillian swing courtesy of Bellows and Squawk, balloon artists, face painters, craft stations, and more! Don't miss out on this Reedie Reunions Tradition!
Calligraphy Wishing Tree with Gregory MacNaughton ’89 and Su Liu ’13
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Trillium Multipurpose Room
Calligraph a touching tribute to classmates who are no longer with us. Participants will have the option to hang their well wishes and fond memories on a "wishing tree" for all to share and remember. Open to all classes.
Foster-Scholz Annual Luncheon
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Kaul Auditorium
Alumni whose graduation year is 1984 or earlier (and their partners and friends) are invited to join us in honoring this year's retiring faculty and alumni volunteers for their dedicated service to Reed at the Foster-Scholz annual luncheon and awards cermony. The Luncheon will feature a keynote speech by retiring Professor Steven Wasserstrom, and the bestowing of the Distinguished Service Award on Barbara West '64 and Steven Falk '83.
Foster-Scholz Class Photos
1 p.m. Gray Lounge
More information pending!
Hot Turkey Sandwich Picnic Lunch
Noon-1:30 p.m., Commons
Bon Appetit brings made-from-scratch restaurant style dining to Reed College, with a commitment to quality, innovation, social responsibility, and customer satisfaction.
Class Photos
1 p.m., North Eliot Steps
Gather with your classmates for Class Photos!
All Class Parade
2 p.m., beginning in Eliot Circle
Lucy Advice Booth
2-4:30 p.m., Quad
Italic Calligraphy Scriptorium
2-4 p.m., Trillium Multipurpose Room
Scriptorium is Reed's weekly calligraphy and paleography workshop, open to all members of the Reed community. All materials will be provided.
Lucy Advice Booth
2-4 p.m., Quad
The return of a fan favorite! Come by for advice on any topic. All ages and concerns welcome. Speed therapy, advice and counsel on love, career, sex, money, religion, sports, friendship, retirement, material possessions, Swedish death cleaning, Hygge, health, fundamental values, differences between belief systems, fate of the university, multiple dimensions, what to do, what not to do, and, of course, why. Southeast corner of the Quad. Saturday. 10 to 4. Bring 5¢. Caveat emptor.
AFR Donor Reception
2:30-5 p.m., Performing Arts Building
A special reception and thank you for everyone who donated to Reed during the 2023-2024 academic year with a special thank you from President Audrey Bilger.
Geology of Reed and Eastside Portland: Earthquakes, Volcanos, and Catastrophic Floods
3-4 p.m., Eliot 314 (sign up at Prexy)
The serene Portland landscape surrounding the Reed campus has been shaped by catastrophic geological events — torrential floods of ice and lava, and eruptions of neighborhood volcanos. This presentation explores how this geology is visible to us today and how has it shaped the history of Portland and the college.
Sewing and Swearing Craft Hour with Emily Allen ‘19
3-4 p.m., Prexy Conference Room
Do you enjoy some form of needlework? Do you enjoy swearing but hate it when your judgmental MIL glares at you because you said a bad word? Bring whatever project you’re working on, leave your judgmental MIL at home, and join us while we stab fabric with needles and curse a bunch. Any form of needlework is acceptable, and maybe we can all learn about new crafts together. Or just learn new curse words. Snacks will be provided, but needlework projects need to be brought.
Class of 1964 (and friends): Music From Our Time
3:30-5 p.m., Capehart Lounge (enter through Winch Social Room)
Gather to listen to and talk about some of our favorites from our time at Reed. We’ll have a playlist to select from that includes Pete Seeger, Joan Baez, Tom Lehrer, Woody Guthrie, Rifkin’s Baroque Beatles, and others.
Reunions Bar
6-midnight, Quad
Dinner
6-7:30 p.m., Commons
Bon Appetit brings made-from-scratch restaurant style dining to Reed College, with a commitment to quality, innovation, social responsibility, and customer satisfaction.
Alumni Talent Show
6-8 p.m., Student Union
Do you sing? Do you dance? Would you like to read embarrassing entries from your high school diary? Sign up at Prexy for a spot to show off your talent at the Alumni Talent Show!
Laser Light Show Extravaganza
9-10 p.m., ODB Lawn
Spread out across the ODB front lawn for an electric and flammable experience you won't forget!
Meat Smoke Surprise!
10 p.m., Quad
Head back to the quad for sweet and savory treats thanks to Meat Smoke!
Stop Making Sense LIVE!
10:15 p.m.–late, Student Union
Dance the night away at Stop Making Sense LIVE!
Check the schedule often, events are added every day!