HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2017

NOVEMBER 10–12, 2017

Schedule of Events

TAILGATEFor Trinity students, alumni, and families

VERNON SOCIALSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Free Lunch BuffetCash Bar

Face PaintingStudent A Cappella Concert

10:00-11:00 a.m.Legacy Family Photos

10:30-11:30 a.m.DJ Music

Giveaways

Gather by the fire pits

Campus shuttles and golf carts will be available on Friday from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To request a pickup, please contact Campus Safety at 860-297-3366 or 860-297-2222. Please allow 5 to 10 minutes for a driver to meet you at the requested pickup location.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 108:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Board of Fellows Meeting Smith House, Reese Room

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Watkinson Library Open House Drop in at your leisure for a guided tour of the Watkinson Library with Head Curator Richard Ring. Raether Library and Information Technology Center, Watkinson Library

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Return to the Classroom It’s time to return to the classroom! We invite visiting alumni to sit in on a current Trinity class or lecture of their choice. Our professors and students would enjoy the opportunity to have you as their special guest. To view a list of available classes, please visit www.trincoll.edu/Alumni/Homecoming.

10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Office of Admissions Tours and Information Sessions The Office of Admissions will provide guided tours and information sessions to visiting alumni and their families. Advance registration for these events aids the tour guides in preparing for your arrival. Please contact the Admissions Office at 860-297-5100 to schedule your visit. You also may use your mobile device to reserve your space online at www.trincoll.edu/Admissions/CampusVisit. Admissions and Career Development Center, Admissions Lobby

• Group Information Sessions: 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

• Guided Campus Tours: 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m.

• Admissions Interviews: By appointment only

1:00–2:00 p.m. Archives and Manuscript Collections and Giveaway Associate Curator of the Archives and Manuscript Collections Peter Rawson will speak about his career at the Watkinson Library. Attendees will have the opportunity to take away surplus copies of the Ivy, The Trinity Tripod, and The Trinity Reporter. Raether Library and Information Technology Center, Watkinson Library

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10 (CONTINUED)

4:15–5:45 p.m. Class of 1968 Reunion Planning Meeting Reunion Committee members from the Class of 1968 are invited to participate in a planning session to detail the exciting weekend that awaits them at Reunion 2018. Smith House, English Room

6:00–8:00 p.m. Half-Century Club Reception and “Pass the Baton” Dinner Join members of the Half-Century Club to honor the Class of 1968. Special guests will include President Joanne Berger-Sweeney, Half-Century Club members, and several current students. There is no cost to attend; walk-in guests will be accepted if space allows. Smith House, Reese Room

6:00–8:00 p.m. Homecoming Shabbat Dinner Join the Hillel community as we begin to celebrate Trinity Hillel’s 70th anniversary with a student-led Shabbat service followed by a delicious dinner. There is no charge to attend; however, kindly RSVP to Lisa Kassow at 860-297-4195 or lisa.kassow@trincoll.edu for planning purposes. Zachs Hillel House, 74 Vernon Street

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11Several open practices and office hours with coaches will be offered on Saturday morning. Stop in at your leisure; all are welcome. All are held in the Ferris Athletic Center unless otherwise noted:

8:30–9:30 a.m. Women’s Ice Hockey Open Practice, Koeppel Community Sports Center, 175 New Britain Avenue

9:30–10:30 a.m. Women’s Volleyball Open Office, Office #208

10:00–11:00 a.m. Women’s Rowing Open Office, Office #238

10:00–11:00 a.m. Women’s Squash Open Practice, Kellner Squash Center

10:00–11:30 a.m. Men’s Hockey Intra-Squad Scrimmage, Koeppel Community Sports Center

11:00 a.m.-Noon Men’s and Women’s Tennis Open Office, First Floor

8:30–10:30 a.m. Class of 1963 Reunion Planning and Class Business Meeting The Class of 1963 will meet for breakfast and to prepare for the day’s events. Special topics of discussion will include Reunion 2018, the Class of 1963 Scholars Program, and other important class business. Mather Hall, Rittenberg Lounge

9:00–10:00 a.m. Class of 1969 Reunion Planning Meeting Reunion Committee members from the Class of 1969 are invited to participate in a planning session to detail the exciting weekend that awaits them at Reunion 2019. Mather Hall, Wean Terrace Room A

9:00–11:30 a.m. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Class of 1971 Freshman Football Undefeated Season Members and friends of the Class of 1971 are invited to enjoy brunch while reconnecting with one another. Guests will have the pleasure of watching footage from the Trinity vs. Coast Guard game of October 1967, too! Advance registration is required. Walk-ins will be accepted, if space allows. The cost to attend is $20 per person. Hallden Hall, Dangremond Family Commons

9:30–11:00 a.m. Women’s Basketball Alumnae Breakfast Former women’s basketball players are invited to reconnect with other players at a special breakfast gathering with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Emily Garner. There is no cost to attend; however, guests are asked to RSVP to emily.garner@trincoll.edu to assist with planning efforts. Ferris Athletic Center, Conference Room

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (CONTINUED)

9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Office of Admissions Tours and Information Sessions The Office of Admissions will provide guided tours and information sessions to visiting alumni and their families. Advance registration for these events aids the tour guides in preparing for your arrival. Please contact the Admissions Office at 860-297-5100 to schedule your visit. You also may use your mobile device to reserve your space online at www.trincoll.edu/Admissions/CampusVisit. Admissions and Career Development Center, Admissions Lobby

• Group Information Sessions: 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. • Guided Campus Tours: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. • Admissions Interviews: By appointment only

10:00–10:30 a.m. Pregame Report with Head Football Coach Jeff Devanney ’93 Head Football Coach Jeff Devanney ’93 will give a pregame report in the Tansill Sports Room prior to the start of the Homecoming game. Wear your blue and gold to show your support for our Bantams as they prepare to take on Wesleyan. Ferris Athletic Center, Tansill Sports Room

10:00–11:00 a.m. Recognition Brunch for Committee Members of Reunion 2017 and 2018 Reunite with other committee members and allow Trinity to recognize your commitment to Reunion 2017 and 2018. Special guests will include the student workers from Reunion 2017 and Reunion Committee members from the Class of 1969. By invitation only. Hamlin Hall, Hamlin Dining Hall

10:00–11:30 a.m. Celebration of Life to Honor Craig Yennie ’06 Family and friends will gather at the Chapel to celebrate the life of Craig Yennie ’06. Following the service, all are invited to a tree-planting service in the Funston Garden at the rear of the Clement Chemistry Building. Trinity College Chapel and Funston Garden at the Rear of Clement Chemistry Building

10:30–11:30 a.m. Reception with Athletic Director Drew Galbraith Stop in at your leisure to meet Drew Galbraith, Trinity’s new director of athletics and chair of physical education. Drew will officially begin his work at Trinity in January 2018, however this is a special opportunity to welcome him to Trinity. Ferris Athletic Center, Main Lobby

10:30–11:30 a.m. Women’s Lacrosse Alumnae Brunch at J Restaurant The Trinity women’s lacrosse alumnae brunch will be held at J Restaurant. Please confirm your interest to attend via email to kathryn.dissinger@trincoll.edu. J Restaurant, 297 Washington Street, Hartford

10:30–11:30 a.m. Trinity Individualized Degree Program (IDP) Gathering Connect with IDP students, alumni, and professors at this pregame celebration. Look for the seating area with red balloons by the stage. Afterwards, we’ll walk down to the Homecoming game together in time for kickoff at noon. A free lunch buffet and cash bar will be available to all attendees. Professor Donna Marcano, the new IDP faculty director, is eager to welcome you. Mingle with Roberta Rogers IDP’10, P’18, Professor Lisa Foster, Carol Darr IDP’03, Jane Switchenko IDP’11, and others who have confirmed their participation at this new event, too! Registration is not required. Come at your leisure. Vernon Social Near Main Stage

10:30–11:30 a.m. Photo Opportunity for Multigenerational Bantam Families A special photo opportunity will be available for all alumni who are attending Homecoming with other alumni family members (grandparents, parents, spouses, aunts, uncles, nieces, children, etc). We’ll capture a photo that shows your family’s legacy and Bantam pride. Photos will

be available for download online following the event. Gather your family and meet photographer Cassia Armstrong ’18 at Vernon Social. Vernon Social

10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Tailgate for Trinity Students, Alumni, and Families Bring your Bantam spirit and gather for a Trinity tailgate on Vernon Street. A complimentary lunch buffet will be served, and a cash bar will be available until 1:00 p.m. Ray Jones ’97 will return to campus to serve as DJ, spinning your favorite tunes and taking special requests. A student-led a cappella concert begins at 10:00 a.m. on the main stage. Face painting, temporary tattoos, and other fun activities will be available; all Trinity fans are welcome. Vernon Social and Adjacent Tent

10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Class of 1963 Lunch and Mingle Members of the Class of 1963 who wish to have lunch and conversation may meet at Mather Dining Hall. Please ask the cashier upon your arrival to escort you to the Class of 1963 reserved tables. A lunch buffet may be purchased for $8.70 upon arrival. No registration is required, and you may arrive at your leisure. Mather Dining Hall is open on Saturday, November 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mather Hall, Mather Dining Hall

11:00 a.m. Bantam Buses Arrival Trinity alumni and guests will arrive from New York City, Boston, Framingham, and Norwalk on the Bantam Buses to Homecoming. Passengers will arrive on Vernon Street at approximately 11:00 a.m. Intersection of Vernon and Summit Streets

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (CONTINUED)

11:00–11:30 a.m. Chapel and Carillon Tour Explore the art and architecture of the Trinity College Chapel with the Rev. Allison Read. This family-friendly activity will delight guests of all ages. Please enter the Chapel through the main doors to begin the tour. The Chapel

11:00–11:45 a.m. Fields of Excellence Tour Coach Paul Assaiante P’06 will lead a guided walking tour of our new and impressive Trinity Athletics complex. See where our Bantams proudly practice and face off against the competition! Please meet Coach A in the first-floor lobby of the Ferris Athletic Center at 11:00 a.m. to begin the tour. Ferris Athletic Center, First-Floor Lobby

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Hospitality Tent and Food Trucks Festival for Trinity Alumni and Families Stop by the hospitality tent located adjacent to the home bleachers of Jessee/Miller Field, where lunch will be available for purchase from several food trucks. Mingle with Jamie McDonald ’00 of Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ and Michael Acosta ’13 of Story and Soil Coffee while trying some of their signature cuisine. Additional food trucks will be available, as well as concession sales to support the Trinity women’s ice hockey team. North End of Jessee/Miller Field

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. College Bookstore On-Field Sale Purchase your blue and gold gear to show your Trinity spirit. A selection of Trinity apparel will be sold at the game. For a full selection of items, please visit the College Bookstore in the lower level of Mather Hall. On Saturday, the College Bookstore will be open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. North End of Jessee/Miller Field Mather Hall, Lower Level, College Bookstore

11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Trinity Club of Hartford Tent Stop by the Trinity Club of Hartford (TCoH) tent to learn more about this organization and to meet its members. Participating in the TCoH is a great way for local alumni to stay connected on and off campus. North End of Jessee/Miller Field

11:45 a.m. American Flag Ceremony Reunion Committee members and all veterans who wish to be flag bearers prior to the Homecoming football game are asked to gather on the men’s soccer practice field at 11:45 a.m. and await further instruction. The impressive 30-by-50-foot American flag will be carried onto the field prior to kickoff in honor of all veterans and their families.

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Noon Kickoff of the Homecoming Football Game vs. Wesleyan Don your blue and gold and cheer the home team on to victory! Bring your friends and Bantam spirit. President Joanne Berger-Sweeney will present Trinity men’s squash team members with their national championship rings during halftime. Tickets will be available for purchase at the game. Prices: $6 reserved seating, $5 general admission, $1 children (12 and under), and free for Trinity students and Half-Century Club members (with ID) and a guest. An on-field, pregame ceremony will begin at 11:45 a.m. Jessee/Miller Field

3:00–6:00 p.m. Trinity Men’s Basketball Reception Students and alumni are invited to a reception to celebrate the Trinity men’s basketball program. Please RSVP to james.cosgrove@trincoll.edu if you plan to attend. Red Rock Tavern, 369 Capitol Avenue, Hartford

4:00–5:30 p.m. 1963 Class Meeting and Lecture Members of the Class of 1963 are invited to a special conversation with Trinity College Dean of the Faculty Tim Cresswell, who will provide an update on the evolution of the faculty and curriculum at Trinity. Class of 1963 Scholars Hannah Reichert ’18 and Glory Kim ’17 will share personal stories of their time at Trinity and what the next chapter of their lives has in store for them. Seabury Hall, Room S201

4:00–5:30 p.m. Varsity Wrestling: Blue and Gold Duel and Alumni Reception Alumni and friends are invited to attend the second annual Blue and Gold Duel and Alumni Reception in support of the Trinity varsity wrestling team. The evening will feature a scrimmage with the current team and an exhibition match. After the event, guests are invited to attend a reception in the Tansill Sports Room. Please contact Head Wrestling Coach Marques Gales at 860-297-5197 for more information. Ferris Athletic Center, Ray Oosting Gymnasium

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4:00–6:00 p.m. Fifth Annual Bantam See, Bantam Do The Trinity College Black Women’s Organization (TCBWO), IMANI: Trinity’s Black Student Union, and the Men of Color Alliance (MOCA) invite you to the annual networking event Bantam See, Bantam Do. We aim to create and foster a stronger relationship and networking platform between black alumni and students at Trinity. Please join us for the alumni panel followed by a dinner. Registration is not required. Vernon Social

5:30–8:30 p.m. Class of 1963 Reception and Dinner for the 1963 Scholar Recipients The Class of 1963 maintains an impressive scholarship fund from which deserving students are awarded annual scholarships. The class will host this year’s Class of 1963 Scholar awardees for a special reception and dinner. Advance registration is re-quired. Walk-ins will be accepted if space allows. The cost to attend is $40 per person. Hamlin Hall, Hamlin Dining Hall

6:00 p.m. Bantam Buses Departure The Bantam Buses will depart promptly at 6:00 p.m. from the intersection of Vernon and Summit Streets. Registered passengers are asked to arrive at 5:50 p.m. to ensure a prompt departure. Intersection of Vernon and Summit Streets

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1210:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Brunch on Your Own Reunite with fellow classmates and meet current Trinity students while enjoying brunch at Mather Dining Hall. Registration is not required. The cost is $8.70 per person. Mather Hall, Mather Dining Hall

10:45 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Class of 1963 Coffee Connection Members of the Class of 1963 and their guests are invited to enjoy coffee and conver-sation at Goldberg’s on Campus, located inside Vernon Social. Arrive at your leisure. Suggested parking includes curbside spaces on Vernon Street, the Hansen Lot, and Lot A at the intersection of Vernon and Summit Streets. Vernon Social, Goldberg’s On Campus

12:30–2:00 p.m. Holy Communion Service and Fellowship Brunch Join fellow alumni and the local community for a Holy Communion service with Trinity College Chaplain Allison Read followed by a fellowship brunch. All are wel-come, and registration is not required. The Chapel

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