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
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
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
|
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)
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Spelman Bookstore Pop-Up Shop | Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel, Phoenix Room
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Reunion Check-in | GICC Ballroom Lobby
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Blutique | GICC Ballroom Lobby
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Vendors Market| GICC Ballroom Lobby
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Blue Box Lunches for Registered reunioners | GICC
- 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
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
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Spelman Bookstore Pop-Up Shop | Atlanta Airport Marriott Gateway Hotel
10 a.m. | NAASC Annual Meeting | Spelman College, Camille Olivia Hanks Cosby, Ed.D., Academic Center, Room LL32
10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Baccalaureate | GICC | No ticket required
- The attire for Baccalaureate is White Attire Tradition or Church attire.
4 p.m. - 11:30p.m. | Continuous shuttle service runs from the GICC area hotels to the convention center (GICC).
6 p.m. | True Blue Gala Pre-function reception | GICC, Ballroom Lobby
6:30 p.m. | True Blue Gala doors open | GICC Ballroom
7 p.m. | True Blue Gala | GICC, Ballroom
11 p.m. | True Blue Gala ends
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.