Events and Reunions

Upcoming Events and Reunions

1970s Reunion.  The July 20-22, 2012, reunion for the classes of 1970-1979 has been postponed. It likely will be planned for either 2013 or 2014. Details will be posted as they become available.

1960s Reunion.  Alumni, faculty, and staff from 1959-1969 are invited to a reunion to be held October 12-14, 2012 at Montgomery Bell State Park near Nashville, Tenn. The reunion will be similar to the very successful reunion held at the same location in 2010. Be sure to check the reunion website for housing information and other details as they become available. For questions, contact Nancy (Strbenac) Schroeder at nancyschroeder@wowway.com or Karen (Bennett) Kennamer at karenkennamer1@gmail.com.

Class Reunions

For decades, class reunions have been a popular highlight of summer on the campus of Rochester College. The availability of campus housing and the flexibility of family travel schedules have made the summer months an ideal time for such gatherings.

Each reunion is scheduled and organized by volunteers from specific classes. Reunions normally are not scheduled unless representatives from the class volunteer to coordinate an event. A college representative provides guidance, schedules campus facilities, and prepares mailings for reunion planners.

While some classes prefer to gather more frequently, reunions are recommended at ten-year increments (10, 20, 30, 40-year). The type and amount of formal activity varies from class to class. July is normally the best month for reunions. Dates are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. For best results and adequate notification of class members, planners should begin the process at least nine months before the scheduled event.

If you are interested in coordinating a reunion for your class, please contact Larry Stewart at lstewart@rc.edu.

Special Reunions

Occasionally, various groups host special reunions for specific groups of alumni. For example, former choral singers of Paul Downey have participated in two reunions, former members of Autumn celebrated the group’s 25th anniversary with a reunion concert, classes from the 1960s gathered for a reunion with Fred Alexander and Paul Downey in Nashville, and former basketball players gather annually for an alumni game. If you would be interested in organizing a special reunion, contact Larry Stewart at lstewart@rc.edu.