Schedule

Thursday, May 28

3:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Check-in & Concierge
Management & Academic Building, lobby
No other programming, dinner on your own.

Friday, May 29

7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Residential Campus, Bartol Hall
 
8:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Check-in & Concierge
Management & Academic Building, lobby
 
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Then & Now: A Discussion on Student Activism
Join current and former faculty and students to discuss student activism through the years. Moderated by Martha Katz-Hyman '70.

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Academic Open House & Guided Tour with Students
Engage with students as they showcase unique areas of the University, including the Trustman Art Gallery’s “Ghost Forest” exhibit by David Buckley Borden, University Archives, Career Education Center, Center for Student Success, Gwen Ifill College of Media, Arts and Humanities, and more.

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Class of 1970 50th Reunion Celebration Luncheon
This special luncheon is hosted by President Helen Drinan '75MS(LIS), '78MBA. Guests welcome. Class of 1970 only.

12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own
Enjoy lunch at Common Grounds Café or a nearby restaurant.
A local restaurant list will be provided at Check-in.

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Guided Tour
Private tour with museum docent. Guests welcome. Advance reservations required. $20 per person

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Break

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Reunion Welcome Reception & Dinner
Enjoy New England and Boston-area favorites: clam chowder, crab cakes, lobster rolls, mussels, carved roast beef station, Boston baked beans, chicken pot pie, a North End style pasta bar, mini cannolis, whoopie pies and Boston cream pie and more! Welcome toast at 6:00 p.m. Guests welcome. Advance reservations required. $35 per adult; children under 18 are complimentary.

6:00 p.m.
Shear Madness
An interactive, “whodunit” show; one of the longest-running plays in the world! Guests welcome. Advance reservations required. $45 per person
Charles Playhouse, transportation provided. Board the bus at 6:00 p.m., buses depart at 6:15 p.m. from the Academic Campus for a 7:00 p.m. show. Return buses depart within 20 minutes after the performance ends at 9:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.
Sunset Duck Tour
Enjoy the streets of Boston and sunset from an amphibious World War II vehicle. Rain or shine. Guests welcome. Advance reservations required. $40 per person
Roundtrip from Academic Campus. Board the Duck Boat at 6:30 p.m., departs at 6:45 p.m. from the Academic Campus.

Saturday, May 30

7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Residential Campus, Bartol Hall

8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Check-in & Concierge
Management & Academic Building, lobby

9:00 – 9:40 a.m.
Back@Simmons: Classes for Reunioners
Quench your thirst for continuous learning as you journey back to the classroom. Choose between exploring climate change with Chemistry/Physics Professor Michael Berger or discovering how Simmons students are taking on today’s world challenges with Associate Professor of Practice Kristina Pechulis. You are bound to leave with the desire to be a student again!

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
"State of the University" Address
Join President Helen G. Drinan '75MS(LIS), '78MBA and University Deans as they provide an update on Simmons initiatives.

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Reunion Recognition Luncheon
$25 fee; Class of 1970 complimentary
Let the Reunion celebrations continue as we partake in traditions and good cheer including the Class of 1970 Daisy Chain procession and Alumnae/i Association Executive Board (AAEB) annual meeting. Co-hosted by the Simmons Alumnae/i Association. Advance reservations required; limited availability. $25 per person

2:00 – 4:00 p.m
Knucklebones: The Art of Play & Movement
Join this family-friendly, fun activity. The Knucklebones team will host activities and group games. All ages; location weather dependent. Advance reservations required.
Please note: parental supervision is required at all times.

2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
Reunion Workshops: Building Relationships with Purpose
Choose from learning about how the new Simmons Network online community platform can empower your relationships at any stage of your career or life or participating in a faculty-moderated alumnae/i panel discussion on the impact of giving back through entrepreneurial endeavors.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Campus Walking Tour
Student led tour: reminisce, be inspired.

2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Class of 1965: Class Gathering
Location to be provided at Check-in

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Class Meetings & Affinity Group Meetings
Discuss current initiatives and learn how you can get involved with class business and/or interest-based organizations.

4:30 – 6:00 p.m. Break

6:00 p.m.
Reunion Class Celebrations
Celebrate! Join your classmates for festive class events. Guests welcome. Advance reservations required. On- and off-campus locations. Times and costs vary.

Sunday, May 31

7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Residential Campus

9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Celebratory Brunch Honoring President Helen G. Drinan and Other Distinguished Alumnae/i
Co-hosted by the AAEB. Includes the Annual Alumnae/i Awards Ceremony. Open to all alumnae/i. Guests welcome. Advance reservations required; limited availability.

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Residential Campus Halls Check-Out
All guests must depart the residential buildings by noon. Shuttle service ends at 12:30 p.m. between the Residential and Academic Campuses.