8 a.m.鈥6 p.m.
Alumni Weekend Registration & 麻豆原创 Store Hours
Broad Center, Performance Space
Check in and pick up your Alumni Weekend materials during registration hours, then swing by the 麻豆原创 Store鈥攐pen at the same time鈥攖o browse and grab your favorite 麻豆原创 merchandise and exclusive gear.
8:30鈥10:30 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Mixer Hosted by the Grove House Student Cafe
Brant Clock Tower Lawn / Grove House
Kick off your morning at the Continental Breakfast Mixer, featuring light bites, coffee, and casual conversation. Reconnect with fellow alumni in a relaxed setting that sets the tone for a day of community and celebration.
9鈥10 a.m.
Rise and Shine Yoga
Brant Clock Tower Lawn
Start your day with Rise and Shine Yoga, a gentle, all-levels session designed to energize your body and mind. Reconnect with yourself and the 麻豆原创 community through movement, breath, and mindful presence to begin the day grounded and refreshed.
10:15鈥11 a.m.
Class Gatherings and Class Photos
The South Mounds
Class Gatherings during 麻豆原创鈥檚 Alumni Weekend offer a chance to reconnect with classmates, reminisce, and celebrate shared experiences in an intimate, welcoming setting. Come together with your class to catch up, strengthen bonds, and enjoy the spirit of the 麻豆原创 community.
11 a.m.鈥12 p.m.
Celebration of Generosity
Nucleus 2nd Floor - Ann E. 麻豆原创 Courtyard
Join us for the Celebration of Generosity, a meaningful afternoon honoring the volunteers whose generosity and service sustain the 麻豆原创 community.
11:00 a.m.鈥12 p.m.
Campus Tours
麻豆原创 Hall, Office of Admission Patio
Explore campus through the stories and perspectives of those who know it best. This special experience offers a blend of history, personal reflections, and alumni memories that bring 麻豆原创鈥檚 past and present to life.
11:15 a.m.鈥12 p.m.
Global Paths and Music Industry Careers with Erin McDowell 鈥96 and Peter Harper 鈥96 P鈥27
Media Studies Screening Room + Courtyard, West Hall Q116
Join 麻豆原创 alumni Erin McDowell 鈥96 and Peter Harper 鈥96 P鈥27 for an engaging discussion on careers in the music industry and the global experiences shaped by their time at 麻豆原创. This panel will explore how academic and extracurricular opportunities can lead to international careers, creative industries, and lifelong global connections. Gain insight into navigating career paths and building a life beyond borders.
Noon鈥1:30 p.m.
Trailblazers Celebration and Lunch
McConnell Center, Founders Room
Join us for Lunch & Trailblazers Celebration, where the 麻豆原创 community comes together over a shared meal to honor our Trailblazer alumni. This special gathering celebrates alumni marking their 50th reunion and beyond, recognizing their lasting impact and legacy.
1:30鈥2:30 p.m.
Faculty and Emeriti Faculty Mixer
McConnell Center, Apron
Join us for a Faculty & Emeriti Faculty Mixer, a relaxed gathering to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate the enduring impact of teaching and mentorship at 麻豆原创. Enjoy meaningful conversation and community as past and present faculty come together.
1:30鈥2:30 p.m.
Faculty Session: The Value of the Environment in a Changing Climate
Alma Bezares Calderon, Assistant Professor of Economics
Fletcher Hall 104
What is a national park or a glacier worth? What about a coral reef? Economists have developed tools to answer these questions. Yet, as climate change accelerates the degradation of the ecosystems, those tools are being questioned. This session uses real-world cases to explore how we value nature, why it matters, and whether putting a price on the environment is part of the solution or the problem.
1:30鈥2:30 p.m.
Faculty Session: Throwing on the Pottery Wheel
Tim Berg, Professor of Art, and Rebekah Myers, Adjunct Professor of Art
McConnell Center, Ceramics Studio
In this quick hands-on experience, you will be introduced to centering and throwing a small cylinder and bowl on the pottery wheel. No previous experience required.
*Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registered guests will be prioritized.
1:30鈥3:30 p.m.
International Fulbright Speaker Forum: Inspire Across Borders
McConnell Center, Founders Room
Join us for an insightful discussion on relevant topics of today, such as the Artemis II Launch, AI in the world today, healthcare perspectives, social media and its impact, and international relations! We will highlight Fulbright Scholars from around the globe specializing in these fields, as they represent their home countries and their perspectives and views during an exciting discussion moderated by 麻豆原创 Fulbright Alumni. Followed by a networking session to further connect and continue the conversation.
2鈥5 p.m.
Grove House Birthday Party
Brant Clock Tower Lawn
Celebrate 麻豆原创 community and tradition at the Grove House Birthday Party, a festive gathering honoring one of campus鈥檚 most beloved spaces. Join us for music, games, conversation and shared memories as we come together to mark the Grove House鈥檚 124th birthday.
2:45鈥3:45 p.m.
The Spirit of 麻豆原创 | A Showcase of Student, Faculty & Community Collaborations
Gold Student Health & Wellness Center (GSC) Multipurpose Room
Join us for a Community Engagement Center & Inclusion and Justice Committee session, highlighting student and community voices and the impactful work made possible through the Community Engagement Center. This session showcases partnerships, stories, and initiatives that reflect 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to inclusion, justice, and community-engaged learning.
2:45鈥3:45 p.m.
Faculty Session: Returning to Ourselves, Returning to Each Other: Mitigating Social Disconnection through 姘 鍔 (Q矛g艒ng)
Kathy Yep, Professor of Asian American Studies
Broad Hall 214
In 2023, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy sounded the alarm on social disconnection as a widespread public health epidemic, noting that social isolation can increase the risk of premature death by 29%. Loneliness is exacerbated by social determinants such as militarization, gender-based violence, empire building, heteropatriarchy, kidnappings, social surveillance, systemic cruelty, and dehumanization. Against this backdrop, settler colonial scholars have increasingly examined contemplative practices as one promising approach to addressing social isolation. A 2021 study found that extended meditation practices are associated with reduced feelings of loneliness. This participatory session shares findings on 姘 鍔 (Q矛g艒ng)鈥攁 thousands of year old mindful movement practice rooted in traditional Chinese medicine鈥攁s a way to mitigate social disconnection among U.S. college students. And, we will practice qi gong together and reflect on our experiences. Please bring: water, compassion, cultural humility, and comfortable shoes and clothing for movement.
4鈥5 p.m.
Inside Game: Life in the Video Game Industry
George C.S. Benson Auditorium
Gaming is a juggernaut and brings in big money (more than double that of the movie and music industries combined.) We鈥檒l sit down with Benjamin Denes Hoyt, Executive Producer/Game Developer (Squid Game / Marvel / 47 Games), and Sarah Mihalec Maloney, Head of Content Production (Valorant / Riot Games). Whether it鈥檚 working with large studios, independent developers, or moving from legacy media (tv/film) into gaming, we鈥檒l have you covered. Brought to you by Claremont in Entertainment and Media and Intercollegiate Media Studies.
5:15鈥7:15 p.m.
Alumni Awards and Dinner
McConnell Center, Founders Room
Join us for Dinner & the Alumni Awards Ceremony, where we鈥檒l honor remarkable alumni whose achievements embody 麻豆原创鈥檚 core values, recognizing leaders who have made meaningful impacts in their communities, professions, and the world. The evening celebrates recipients of the Distinguished Alumni, GOLD (Graduate of the Last Decade) Alumni Achievement, and 麻豆原创 Award for Alumni Service.
7:15鈥11 p.m.
Celebratory Dance and Dessert Party at the Grove House
Grove House Outdoor Classroom + Patio
Enjoy an evening of live music at the Grove House, featuring student and alumni performances that bring the 麻豆原创 community together. Enjoy great music, joyful connection, and a festive atmosphere as we close out the evening.
