Schedule of Events | Reunion 2009: A Choice to Change the World

Wednesday May 13 | Thursday, May 14 |
Friday, May 15 | Saturday, May 16 |
Sunday, May 17

First Step

Wednesday, May 13

3:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

5th Anniversary
Spelman College Leadership Conference 2009
Building a Community for Change

Thursday, May 14

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Museum of Fine Art Tours The Museum of Fine Art will lead tours of the exhibition Showcase & Tell: Treasures from the Spelman College Permanent Collection and a discussion about the alumnae impact on the College’s collection.
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	5th Anniversary Spelman College Leadership Conference 2009 Building a Community for Change
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Golden Girl Class of 1959 Registration Manley College Center, Board Room Special registration and gathering room for the Golden Girl Class of 1959. Diamond Daughter Registration Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Special registration for alumnae in classes celebrating reunions of 55 years or more. Alumnae Exchange Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Walk through and network with your Spelman sisters. Engage in an exchange of resources concerning topics ranging from planning your future to health and wellness. Bring your business cards, pamphlets and promotional items. Engage in the exchange!
5:00 p.m. - Until	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)

THIRD STOP

Friday, May 15

7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Reunion Registration Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Golden Girl Class of 1959 Registration Manley College Center, Board Room Diamond Daughter Registration Manley College Center, Upper Concourse Alumnae Exchange Manley College Center, Upper Concourse
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Sisterhood Breakfast (Breakfast is not guaranteed after 8:45 a.m.) Manley College Center, Dining Hall & Atrium Celebrate sisterhood and enjoy a wide array of delicious breakfast selections with your class and other reunioning alumnae.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Campus Tours Walk the campus with Spelman Ambassadors to experience our 39-acre campus. Meet your tour guide and look for signs that say “campus tour” across from the Dorothy Shephard Manley Residence Hall. Tours will begin every hour on the hour. Museum of Fine Art Tours
10:00 a.m. - 10:50 a.m.	Reunion Convocation Sisters Chapel A program hosted, as tradition dictates, by the ten-year Class of 1999
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Vendors Market Manley College Center, Lower Concourse An exciting marketplace sponsored by the Atlanta Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) Craft Zone Manley College Center, Upper Concourse An opportunity for children to create crafts & Spelman memorabilia. Gentlemen’s Retreat Manley College Center, Lower Concourse A place to relax for spouses and male guests.
10:50 a.m.	Parade of Classes Sisters Chapel Strut with your class from Sisters Chapel to your designated class photo shoot location led by your Student Class Captain.
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Spelman Literature and Music Showcase Manley College Center Upper Concourse A showcase of books, music and art by reunioning alumnae, and College faculty and staff.
11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Class Pictures Read Hall, Packard Memorial and Manley College Center Class picture location and times have been pre-assigned and are shared on page 6. College-Bound Information Session Office of Admissions, Packard Hall, 3rd floor An information session on preparing for the college experience for girls, ages 12-18, who are guests of registered alumnae
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Blue Box Lunch Manley College Center, Alma Upshaw Dining Hall
12:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.	Class Meetings Class Meeting locations have been pre-assigned and are shared on page 6.
2:00 p.m.	Reunion Competition Deadline The deadline for making class contributions to be counted towards the Class Gift presentations. Class Gift presentations are made during the Blue Note Reception. Senior Class Day Sisters Chapel A program featuring the Ivy Oration and other presentations by the Senior Class of 2009.
2:45 p.m.	March Through the Alumnae Arch (Begins at approximately 3:00 p.m. following Class Day) Campus Oval The Class of 2009 is led by alumnae through the Alumnae Arch. *White dress or skirt suit, flesh-toned hose & black closed-toe shoes required.
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Golden Girl Class of 1959 Tea Reynolds Cottage An afternoon tea, especially for the Class of 1959, in celebration of their 50th reunion.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Morehouse-Spelman Mixer The Westin Peachtree Plaza - Plaza Ballroom A mixer featuring music, martinis and a walk down memory lane with the men of Morehouse College.
10:00 p.m. - Until	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)

FOURTH STOP

Saturday, May 16

9:00 a.m.	Baccalaureate Campus Oval Open Admission. Please identify yourself as an Alumna for special seating.
Noon - 5:00 p.m.	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	National Alumnae Association of Spelman College (NAASC) Annual Meeting & Luncheon Manely College Center, June Gary Hopps Atrium The NAASC conducts the annual business meeting and luncheon.
Noon – 4:00pm	Beyond the Blackboard: Family Day Children of all ages are invited to the Museum’s Family Day that will include interactive gallery walks of the exhibition, make-and-take workshops based on the work featured in Showcase & Tell: Treasures from the Spelman College Permanent Collection, and more! Admission is free but registration is required. To register, call 404.270.5607 or send an email to museum@spelman.edu Beyond the Blackboard programs are made possible by a generous grant from the John H. and Wilhemina D. Harland Charitable Foundation, Inc.
6:00 p.m. - 6:50 p.m.	Golden Girl Class of 1959 Banquet Preparation The Westin Peachtree Plaza – Roswell Room
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.	Blue Note Reception The Westin Peachtree Plaza - Peachtree Ballroom A grand reception highlighted by the Golden Girl Class of 1959 Parade, Donor Recognition, and the Reunion Class Gift Presentations
10:00 p.m. until	Class Activities (Various locations on and off campus)

LAST STOP

Sunday, May 17

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Class Activities
(Various locations on and off campus)

5 :00 p.m.

Commencement
(Ticket required. Please identify yourself as an Alumna for reserved seating at the church.)
New Birth Missionary Baptist Church
6400 Woodrow Road • Lithonia, GA 30038
(770) 696-9600
A limited number of Commencement tickets will be available for the reunioning Golden Girl Class of 1959. All other requests will be addressed on a first-come, first-serve basis based on ticket availability.