Schedule of Events
Alumni Weekend is on April 28-29, 2023! View the preliminary schedule below with programming options and locations.
Ursinus is proud to welcome back all alumni who have reached their 50th anniversary to come back to campus for Alumni Weekend!
We look forward to hosting special milestone reunion celebrations for Classes 1963, 1968, and 1973 this year.
Alumni Weekend Schedule
Friday, April 28, 2023 |
Time |
Location |
| Registration and Hospitality Suite |
8 a.m. – |
The Schellhase Commons | Commons 105 |
| Breakfast in Wismer |
8 a.m. – |
Wismer Center |
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Investment in Retirement Join Christopher Corish, director of gift planning for an educational discussion about investment in retirement. |
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Bears’ Den | Wismer Center |
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Open Classes Circular Economies with Brie Berry Analytical Foundations in Applied Economics with Tim Ringgold History of Art I: Ancient through Medieval with Meghan Tierney Calculus 1 with Ann Marie Schilling Math Physics with Thomas Carroll Statistical Reasoning with Leslie New Introduction to Computer Science with Ann Marie Schilling General Relativity with Thomas Carroll Modern Physics with Ross Martin-Wells Object Oriented Programming with Chris Tralie Statistics 1 with Leslie New Animals & Society with Jon Clark Cell Biology with Beth Bailey Advanced Classical Mechanics with Ross Martin-Wells Intro to Photography (Darkroom) with Sarah Kaufman Digital Music Processing with Chris Tralie |
Various Times |
Various academic buildings. Click here for course locations, time and descriptions.
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Campus Tours Student-led tours will be available! Get reacquainted Ursinus during a campus tour and you’ll see how much it has changed in recent years. |
9 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
Departing from Registration and Hospitality Suite |
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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 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
TBD |
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Red, Old Gold, and Black Society Brunch
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 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. |
Floy Lewis Bakes Field House |
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Sculpture Tours View sculptures throughout campus and learn the meaning behind this beautiful collection.
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Noon and |
Departing from Registration and Hospitality Suite |
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The Poetry Cafe Enjoy a cup of coffee and listen to current students share their contributions to the Lantern publication. |
2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
Student Interactive Space | The Schellhase Commons |
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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 p.m. -4 p.m. |
TBD |
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In the Den with President Robyn E. 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 |
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Alumni Cocktail Reception
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.- |
Floy Lewis Bakes Field House |
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UCDC Spring Dance Concert
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. |
Lenfest Theater | Kaleidoscope Arts Center |
Saturday, April 29, 2023
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Time |
Location |
Registration and Hospitality Suite |
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
The Schellhase Commons | Commons 105 |
Campus ToursStudent-led tours will be available! Get reacquainted Ursinus during a campus tour and you’ll see how much it has changed in recent years.
|
9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. |
Departing from Registration and Hospitality Suite |
Sculpture ToursView sculptures throughout campus and learn the meaning behind this beautiful collection.
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11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
Departing from Registration and Hospitality Suite |
Dear UrsinusShare why you love Ursinus and the impact she has had on you during your undergraduate experience and beyond! Come listen or share your own story over mimosas and light breakfast. |
9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Bears’ Den | Wismer Center |
Women’s Lacrosse vs. Dickinson College |
Noon |
Ursinus College |
Class of 1968 55th Reunion CelebrationCelebrate your reunion with classmates. |
Noon |
Pfieffer Wing | The Berman Museum |
Class of 1963 60th Reunion CelebrationCelebrate your reunion with classmates. |
Noon |
Red Alcove | Wismer Center |
Ursinus College Softball vs. Dickinson College |
1 p.m. and 3 p.m. |
Ursinus College |
| Men’s Lacrosse against Dickinson | 3 p.m. | Ursinus College |
Alumni Awards CeremonyHonor 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 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Ceremony: Bomberger Auditorium |
Class of 1973 50th Reunion CelebrationCelebrate your reunion with classmates and connect over a cocktail reception followed by dinner. |
5:30 p.m. |
TBD |
