Friday, April 28, 2023

Time

Location

8 a.m. –
5 p.m.

The Schellhase Commons | Commons 105

8 – 10 a.m.

Wismer Center

Investment in Retirement

Join Christopher Corish, director of gift planning for an educational discussion about investment in retirement.

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Bomberger 128

Open Classes 

History of Art I: Ancient through Medieval with Meghan Tierney

Modern Physics with Ross Martin-Wells

Animals & Society with Jon Clark

Cell Biology with Beth Bailey

Intro to Photography (Darkroom) with Sarah Kaufman

Digital Music Processing with Chris Tralie

Various academic buildings.

Click here for course locations, time and descriptions.

CIE Class #1: America: Exceptional, or a Nation Like Every Other? with Paul Stern

We live in an unusually polarized political environment. The first step in addressing the serious divisions among us is to understand them. To this end, we will discuss the Declaration of Independence, along with letters from Thomas Jefferson and Abigail Adams, to see how the controversies concerning such issues as immigration, the aims of American foreign policy, and the meaning of equality have their roots in this, our founding document.

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Pfhaler Hall 210

Join us as we welcome the Class of 1973 into the Red, Old Gold, and Black Society during Friday’s brunch. This event is open to all alumni who have celebrated their 50th milestone reunion!

11:30 – 1:30 p.m.

Floy Lewis Bakes Field House

Noon and
2 p.m.

Departing from The Schellhase Commons Lobby

CIE Class #2: Would the Father of Communism and the Father of Capitalism Be Best Friends? with Talia Argondezzi

Adam Smith (1723-1790), the Scottish philosopher and foundational theorist of modern capitalism, and Karl Marx (1818-1883), the German philosopher whose views on history and economics laid the foundation for modern communism and strongly influenced socialism, may seem like philosophical enemies. Today, those who align themselves ideologically with either man probably assume they are vehemently opposed to the other’s philosophy. But a closer look at Smith’s Wealth of Nations (1776) and Marx’s Communist Manifesto (1848) reveals striking similarities. In this class, we’ll discover the surprising ideas about which capitalists and communists—or at least one particular capitalist and one particular communist—might agree.

3:15 - 4 p.m.

IDC 114

Reading and Meet and Greet with Alumnae Authors Aubrey Paris ’15 and Emily Black ’15

3:15 - 4:15 p.m.

Student Interactive Space

In the Den with President Robyn Hannigan

Hear from President Hannigan as she reflects upon her first few months guiding the college, shares her vision for the future of Ursinus, and fields questions from attendees.

4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Bears’ Den | Wismer Center

Sip, Sip, Hooray - you’re at Alumni Weekend! Don’t miss the opportunity to meet President Robyn E. Hannigan and connect with other alumni as you enjoy friendly conversation and delicious hors d’oeuvres.

6 p.m.-
7:30 p.m.

Floy Lewis Bakes Field House

More information about the spring show will be available closer to the event.

Tickets are available for purchase through the Ursinus Box Office.

7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Ursinus Jazz Ensemble

Come ready to groove along as the music department offers its final concert of the season. Registration not required.

7:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, 2023

Time

Location

Registration and Hospitality Suite

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Schellhase Commons | Commons 105

Campus Tours

9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Departing from The Schellhase Commons Lobby

Sculpture Tours

11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Departing from The Schellhase Commons Lobby

Dear Ursinus

9 - 10:30 a.m.

Bears’ Den | Wismer Center

Capture the Love!

Get a photograph with our event photographer! Registration not required.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

LOVE Statue

Introducing the Rain Garden!

A new addition to the Ursinus College campus. Learn about the Rain Garden with the office of sustainability.

10 a.m. – Noon

Rain Garden

Women’s Lacrosse vs. Dickinson College

Noon

Class of 1968 55^th Reunion Celebration

Celebrate your reunion with classmates.

Noon

Red Alcove | Wismer Center

Class of 1963 60^th Reunion Celebration

Celebrate your reunion with classmates.

Bears’ Den | Wismer Center

Alumni Awards Ceremony 

Honor the legacy of excellence at Ursinus as we recognize alumni for their professional accomplishments, humanitarian efforts, exemplary loyalty to Ursinus College, and/or excellence in the field of education with a celebratory reception to follow to meet the 2023 Inductees.

3 - 5 p.m.

Ceremony: Bomberger Auditorium

Class of 1973 50^th Reunion Celebration

Celebrate your reunion with classmates and connect over a cocktail reception followed by dinner.

Lower Wismer | Wismer Center