Reunion Weekend Schedule

The schedule is being updated regularly with Alumni College sessions and other information.

Campus sports and exercise facilities will be open throughout the weekend. Visit this page for descriptions and planned hours.

Thursday, June 21

2:00-10:00pm - Check-In, residence halls and apartments open
Get your registration materials, room keys and access cards. Settle in and take advantage of this time to enjoy campus and the neighborhood.

5:00-7:00pm - Dinner
Enjoy your first meal at this all-you-can eat dinner in the student dining room.

6:30-8:00pm - CLASS OF 1962 REUNION RECEPTION
Kick off your Golden Reunion festivities over hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

6:30-8:00pm - CLASS OF 1972 REUNION RECEPTION
Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks to start off your 40th reunion.

7:00-8:30pm - CLASS OF 1982 REUNION RECEPTION
Start off your 30th reunion over hors d’oeuvres and drinks at this reception.

7:00-8:30pm - CLASS OF 1987 REUNION RECEPTION
Your 25th reunion is here! Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres at this reception.

Friday, June 22

7:00am-10:00pm - Check-In, residence halls and apartments open
Pick up your registration materials, a full schedule of events, keys and access cards if you are staying on campus, maps, and anything else you may need.

8:00-10:00am - Continental Breakfast
Have breakfast with classmates before enjoying the rest of the events this day.

9:30-11:00am - ALBANY SOCIETY GOLDEN REUNION BREAKFAST, HONORING THE CLASS OF 1962
All are welcome to attend!  Join the Class of 1962 to celebrate their induction into the Albany Society, an honorary organization composed of alumni who graduated from Lewis & Clark 50 or more years ago.

10:00-10:45am - Alumni College Session I

• Janet Davidson, professor of Psychology - “Who You’ve Been and Who You’ll Be”
  
• Rich Peck, professor emeritus of International Affairs - “With New Eyes: Reflections on Global Journeys”

11:00-11:45am - Alumni College Session II

• Curtis Johnson, professor of Government - “Who are the real liberals in Washington, D.C.? A Lockean perspective”
• Marty Hart-Landsberg, professor of Economics - “Globalization: Myths and Reality”
• Jane Atkinson, Vice President and Provost - title forthcoming

Noon-2:00pm - CLASS OF 1952 SOCIAL AND LUNCHEON
Alumni gathered for their 60th class reunion enjoy a special meal in celebration of each other and Lewis & Clark.

Noon-2:00pm - PORTLAND FOOD CARTS LUNCH
Don’t miss this special lunch, featuring several of Portland’s famous food carts, including Al Forno Ferruzza, Happy Grillmore, Koi Fusion, PDX Pies, and Pork Chop City!

1:30-2:15pm - Alumni College Session III

• Stewart Buettner, professor emeritus of Art History - “Where Giants Fell: The 9/11 Memorial”

• Stephen Beckham, professor emeritus of History - “From Classroom to Courtroom: Adventures of a History Professor Among the Lawyers and Judges.”
• Tour of the new Edna Holmes Residence Hall with Sandi Bottemiller ‘76, director of campus housing and orientation (repeats on Saturday)

3:00-4:30pm - Reception in Honor of Current, Past, and Emeriti Faculty
Join current and past professors for this special reception in their honor.

4:00-5:30pm - Alumni Choir Rehearsal

4:30-6:00pm - Ethiopia 1971 Reunion
Ron Atwood’s Home 

5:00-7:00pm - Dinner
Enjoy a delicious all-you-can-eat meal on campus.

5:00-7:00pm - CLASS OF 1962 SOCIAL AND DINNER
Enjoy a special reunion dinner in honor of your 50th reunion.
Cooley House, the President’s Home. Shuttle service.

6:30-8:30pm - CLASS OF 1972 REUNION DINNER
Celebrate the 40 years it’s been since graduation with your friends and loved ones.

6:30-8:30pm - CLASS OF 1982 REUNION DINNER
Can you believe it’s been 30 years? Catch up with your classmates and introduce them to your family at this special dinner.

7:00-9:00pm - CLASS OF 1987 REUNION DINNER
Honor a quarter-century of alumni-hood with your nearest and dearest.

7:30-9:00pm - CLASS OF 1992 REUNION RECEPTION
Begin the weekend’s reunion festivities at a reception over hors d’oeuvres and drinks at classmate-owned Boke Bowl. Transportation will be provided from campus and back; details TBA. Carpooling and self-transportation is encouraged.

8:00-9:30pm - CLASS OF 2002 REUNION RECEPTION
Celebrate your 10th reunion at a reception over drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

8:00-9:30pm - CLASS OF 2007 REUNION RECEPTION
Celebrate your first class reunion at this reception with hors d’oeuvres and drinks.

9:00-11:00pm - Movie (TBA)

9:00-midnight - Live Music and Late-Night activities (TBA)

Saturday, June 23

7:00am-10:00pm - Check-In, residence halls and apartments open
Pick up your registration materials, a full schedule of events, keys and access cards if you are staying on campus, maps, and anything else you may need.

8:00-10:00am - Continental Breakfast
Have breakfast with classmates before enjoying the rest of the events this day.

9:00-10:30am - Alumni Choir Rehearsal

10:00-10:45am - Alumni College Session IV

• Dinah Dodds, professor emerita of Foreign Languages - “After the Fall: East German Women in Transition”
• Erica Johnson ‘98, Director of Admissions at Lewis & Clark - “There Are Over 4,300 Colleges and Universities in the U.S. Where Do I Begin?”
• Zaher Waheb, professor of Education - “The Costs and Consequences of the U.S. Occupation of Afghanistan: Report from the Front”

10:30-noon - CLASS OF 1992 REUNION CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Continue the weekend’s reunion festivities at this special brunch.

10:30-noon - CLASS OF 2002 REUNION CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
Enjoy mimosas, champagne, and brunch with classmates and friends.

10:30-noon - CLASS OF 2007 REUNION CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH
The reunion continues over a champagne brunch with friends.

10:30am-6:00pm - Kids and Teens Programs
We are planning activities for ages 5 and over, so you can drop off your kids for a great day in the morning and pick them up at the Northwest Salmon Bake and BBQ. Kids are invited to participate in the Parade of Classes as well! More info here.

11:00am-1pm - All-1962-Program Reunion for Chile 1962, England 1962, Mexico 1962, and Peru 1962 (Japan has lunch off-campus).

11:00-11:45am - Alumni College Session V

• Naz Rassekh, professor emeritus of History - “My reflections on Our Adventures Overseas After All These Many Years”
• Nick Smith, professor of Philosophy - “Knowledge in Human and Non-Human Animals”

Noon-2:00pm - Lunch
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat lunch in the student dining room.

Noon-2:00pm - Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto) 1962 Reunion
Sho Japanese Restaurant

1:00-3:00pm - Australia 2001 Reunion
Janis Lochner’s Home

1:00-1:45pm - Alumni College and Career Session

• Michael Ford, associate Vice President for Campus Life - “With You: a 36 year retrospective”
• John Callahan, Morgan S. Odell Professor of Humanities, will be reading a chapter from his new novel The Learning Room and leading a discussion.

2:00-2:45pm - Networking Session
Meet alumni from different classes and make connections! Bring your business cards, if you have them!

3:00-3:45pm - Alumni College Session VI

• Tour of the new Edna Holmes Residence Hall with Sandi Bottemiller ‘76, director of campus housing and orientation (tours on Friday as well)

4:30pm - CLASS PHOTOS AND SOCIAL, PARADE OF CLASSES, AND THE PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
Enjoy a reception while you line up for your official class reunion photo, then make some noise during the parade of classes, enjoy a performance of the Alumni Choir, and hear from the President of Lewis & Clark Barry Glassner. Wear your orange and black, and have a great time!

6:00pm - ALL-CLASS NORTHWEST SALMON BAKE AND BBQ
Join classmates, families, friends, faculty, staff, and alumni from throughout the Portland area for this famous annual tradition, featuring a traditional salmon bake prepared by the Charley family of the Warm Springs Tribe. The family will build a fire pit on campus and bake the salmon over cedar logs. Traditional BBQ staples will also be available. Live music and games will entertain you while you enjoy this delicious Northwest fare and drinks.

8:30-10:00pm - DANCE
The Manor House porches overlooking the Glade turn into a dance floor, where you’ll hear hits from across all of the reunion eras! If you just want to hang out with your friends, grab a table or a spot on the lawn and enjoy the music and drinks.

8:30-10:30pm - Movie (TBA)

10:00pm-midnight - Live Music and Late-Night activities (TBA)

Sunday, June 24

7:00am-10:00pm - Check-out for campus residents
Return your keys in the envelopes they were provided in before you depart campus.

7:00am-1:00pm - Check-in for overseas and off-campus reunions

8:00-10:00am - Continental Breakfast
Have breakfast with classmates before enjoying the rest of the events this day.

9:00-10:00am - Chapel Service

9:30-11am - East Africa 2000 Reunion
Meriwether’s Restaurant

11:00am-2pm - Lunch featuring international cuisine and REUNIONS OF OVERSEAS AND OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS
Join friends for this special lunch. The lunch is open to everybody. The following groups are gathering during the lunch: Chile 1962, Peru 1962, Romania 1970-71, Austria 1971, South Pacific 1976, Washington, D.C. 1985, India 1985-86, Munich 1985-86, NYC 1985 and 1986, Costa Rica 1985-86, Russia (Khabarovsk) 1990-91, Ecuador 1990, New York 1990, Japan (Kyoto and Sapporo) 1990-91.

11:00am-2pm - Italy 2000 Reunion
Grape Arbor (by the flag pole)

11:30am-1:30pm - India 1970 Reunion
Larry and Sara Mason’s Home

Noon-3:00pm - Scotland 1985-86 Reunion
Carol Timm’s Home

Time TBA - Micronesia 2002 Reunion
Ken Clifton’s Home

Time TBA - Nepal 1981 Reunion
Lisa Boynton’s Home (contact Lisa or reunions@lclark.edu for additional information)

2:00pm - memorial service for Margie Dukore ‘72
Fir Acres Theatre

2:00pm - Portland Timbers vs. Seattle Sounders Soccer Game - click here for more information and to buy your tickets

5:00-7:00pm - Dinner
Enjoy a delicious meal on campus.

Monday, June 25

7:00am-noon - Check-out for campus residents
Return your keys in the envelopes they were provided in before you depart campus.

8:00-10:00am - Breakfast

All Day - Pioneer Athletics Club (PAC) Golf Classic

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