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Reunion Schedule of Events

May 17 - 21, 2023
Forever Blue Reunion

All events will take place at the Georgia International Convention Center (GICC), with the exception of the Golden Girl Tea, Diamond Daughter Class Meeting, and March Through the Alumnae Arch being held on Friday, May 17, 2023.

Reunion Schedule of Events

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Early Reunion Check-in | GICC Ballroom Lobby

12 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Blutique | GICC Ballroom Lobby

Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)

Classes can decide to wear the White Attire Tradition, Shades of Blue or an Agreed upon class attire.

7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Reunion Check-in | GICC Ballroom Lobby

7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Blutique | GICC Ballroom Lobby

7 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Vendors Market | GICC Ballroom Lobby

10 a.m - 6 p.m. | Spelman Bookstore Pop-Up Shop | Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel, Phoenix Room

8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Breakfast and Convocation | GICC, Ballroom

Breakfast is not guaranteed after 8:45 a.m.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Arts, Music, and Literature Showcase | GICC Ballroom Lobby

11:15 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.| Class Photos | GICC Lobby

Class Photo Schedule

Group A
Time	Class
11:15 a.m.	Class of 1943, 1948
11:30 a.m.	Class of 1953, 1958
11:45 a.m.	Class of 1963
12:00 p.m.	Class of 1968
12:15 p.m.	Class of 1973
12:30 p.m.	Class of 1978
12:45 p.m.	Class of 1983

Group B
Time	Class
11:15 a.m.	Class of 2018
11:30 a.m.	Class of 2013
11:45 a.m.	Class of 2008
12:00 p.m.	Class of 2003
12:15 p.m.	Class of 1998
12:30 p.m.	Class of 1993
12:45 p.m.	Class of 1988

1 p.m. | Golden Girl Class Meeting and Lunch | GICC, Italian Suites

Friday, May 19, 2023 | Georgia International Convention Center (GICC) & Spelman's Campus

Class meeting attire is business casual however, for March Through the Alumnae Arch White Attire Tradition is REQUIRED.

10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Spelman Bookstore Pop-Up Shop | Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel, Phoenix Room

Shuttle service begins at 10 a.m. from GICC properties to Spelman College for Diamond Daughters, Golden Girls, and C'78 and will run until 5 p.m.

11a.m.* | C'78 Meeting | Spelman College, Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D., Academic Center, Room LL32

12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Diamond Daughter Lunch and Meeting | Spelman College

C’43 – C’58 – Wellness Center Kitchen
C’63 – Science Center Room 145
C’68 – Science Center Auditorium, Room 134

1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Golden Girl (C’73) Tea with President Gayle | Spelman College, Manley College Center June Gary Hopps Atrium

Remaining Reunioners (C'83 - 2018)

All non-registered reunioners will have concessions available for purchase at GICC.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Class Meetings | GICC | Meeting locations are all centrally located. Please see below for your class meeting room assignment.

Class Meeting Assignments | GICC and Spelman’s Campus

**Spelman's Campus**
Location / Time	Class
Wellness Center Kitchen \| 12 p.m.	Class of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958
Science Center Room 145 \| 12 p.m.	Class of 1963
Science Center Room 134 \| 12 p.m.	Class of 1968
Camille Cosby, Room LL32 \| 11 a.m.	Class of 1978
Golden Girl Tea, Manley Atrium \| 1 p.m.	Golden Girls Class of 1973

**GICC- All class meetings will start at 11 a.m.**
Location	Class
Spanish Suite	Class of 1983
Salon 2	Class of 1988
Salon 3	Class of 1993
Italian Suite	Class of 2003
Kenyan Suite	Class of 2008
German Suite	Class of 2013
Australian Suite	Class of 2018

2 p.m. | Giving Deadline, no exceptions

1 p.m.- 6 p.m. | Shuttle Service | Continuous shuttle service runs from the GICC area to Spelman College for the March Through the Alumnae Arch (MTAA).

Line up begins at 2:45 p.m, MTAA begins at 3 p.m. | March Through the Alumnae Arch (MTAA) | Spelman College Oval

The Class of 2023 is led by alumnae through the alumnae arch.

Saturday, May 20, 2023 | Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)

Open Class Activities | Various locations

The attire for Baccalaureate is White Attire Tradition or Church attire.

Sunday, May 21, 2023 | Georgia International Convention Center (GICC)

3 p.m. Commencement begins | GICC The attire for commencement is White Attire Tradition or Church attire. Limited in-person viewing may be accessible for alumnae based on seniority by Diamond Daughter, Golden Girls (C’73), and Registered Reunioners. More details regarding Commencement 2023 will be shared at a later date.

Alumnae Commencement Ticket Wait List Process:

Commencement will remain a ticketed event this year, with the majority of the tickets reserved for close to 500 graduates and their families. The limited number of tickets remaining will be made available to alumnae in this order:

Golden Girls (C'73)
Diamond Daughters (alumnae who graduated 51 or more years ago)
Registered Reunion 2023 alumnae
All remaining alumnae (eldest to youngest)

Tickets will be released based on availability.

To place your name on the wait list, all interested alumnae must submit requests online by visiting: Spelman Lane or call the Alumnae Engagement Reunion Hotline at (404) 270-5064, between Thursday, April 27, and Sunday, May 7, 2023 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Requests are limited to two (2) tickets.

As in years past, unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate all requests for Commencement tickets. Notification regarding ticket status will be made no later than Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Due to the anticipated high demand for tickets, we ask that you not call or email the College once your request has been submitted, unless you have not received a response by Thursday, May 11, 2023. Your patience and understanding are appreciated.