Please note that this schedule may be subject to change.
| Friday, Oct. 12 • | Saturday, Oct. 13 • | Sunday, Oct. 14 • | Notes |
Friday, Oct. 12
12 - 5 p.m.
Fall Festival Hospitality Center - Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Be sure to make this your first stop on campus!
12:30 p.m.
Campus Tour – meet in Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Revisit familiar sites and discover what's new on a student-led tour of campus.
2 - 4 p.m
175th Anniversary Event – Sargent's Common, New London
Join us in "Celebrating 175 Years Together," when the college community and local residents commemorate our shared history with addresses by college and town officials; a dramatic reenactment of the July 4, 1837, signing of our charter; music; historical games and displays; the planting of the 175th anniversary tree; and a big, beautiful birthday cake for everyone to enjoy.
In case of rain, this event will be held in Cleveland Hall at the First Baptist Church.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m
"Fearless" Photography Exhibit Reception - Hogan Sports Center
Photographer Jeff Sheng will discuss his portraits of LGBT
student athletes from around the country. Sheng began this project in 2003, documenting high school and collegiate athletes who are “out” to their predominantly straight teammates and coaches. Alumni are invited to attend this reception, meet the artist and view the exhibit, which will run through November 9.
5 p.m.
Class of 1962 Dinner Cruise on Lake Sunapee ($$)
Join your classmates aboard the MV Sunapee II for a scenic dinner cruise around Lake Sunapee. Advance registration is required. Registrants must be on board by 4:45 p.m. Vans will depart from the back of Colgate Hall at 4:20 p.m.
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Reception for Nancy Lyon: A Master Weaver's
Rediscovered Work – Mugar Art Gallery, Sawyer Fine Arts Center
(cash bar and complimentary hors d'oeuvres)
Community member Nancy Lyon, who passed away in 2011,
was a talented artist and craftswoman. This exhibition features many of her colorful and intricate weavings, samplers and painted canvases, as well as high-end woven and constructed clothing. The works displayed will be for sale as part of a Chance Auction, with all proceeds benefiting the Ausbon Sargent Land Preservation Trust of New London, N.H.
9 p.m.
Lantern Tour – * meet at the bandstand on Sargent's Common*
Join us for a historical nighttime tour of Colby-Sawyer College's campus, both old and new, led by lantern light. Learn the history of the buildings, the campus and the founding families. Of course, no tour would be complete without the legends and ghost stories connected with the college!
Dinner is on your own this evening. Enjoy one of our region's many restaurants or have dinner with our students in the Dining Hall.
Saturday, Oct. 13 Back to Top
9 a.m - 5 p.m.
Hospitality Center - Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Be sure to make this your first stop on campus!
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Archives 175th Anniversary Celebration
Stop by the Cleveland, Colby, Colgate Archives to see photographs and memorabilia connected to this year's reunion classes. College Archivist Kelli Bogan will be on hand to discuss online exhibits in Haystack, including our newly digitized film collection, and explain how to donate your materials and memories to the Archives. Archival exhibits are on display around campus throughout the weekend.
All Day
175th Anniversary Oral History Project
Have a favorite memory of your time at Colby-Sawyer? Want to share your story? Students will be roaming campus to chat with alumni about their experiences at Colby-Sawyer. Look for students wearing buttons that say, "Tell Me Your Story: the Colby-Sawyer College Oral History Project."
TBA
Women's Varsity Tennis Conference Championships - Kelsey Tennis Courts
Colby-Sawyer will host the NEAC East Championship. Event times and teams to be announced.
9:30 - 11 a.m.
Finding Your Way in Clay: A Workshop with Jon Keenan - Ceramics Studio, Sawyer Fine Arts Center
Get your hands dirty in the studio creating hand-built or wheel forms with ceramics artist Professor Jon Keenan.
10 a.m.
Campus Tour – Meet in Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Revisit familiar sites and discover what's new on a student-led tour of campus. Presented by the Office of Admissions.
Alumni Games
10 a.m.
Alumni Baseball – Kelsey Field
Men's and Women's Alumni Soccer – Kelsey Field
11 a.m.
Men's and Women's Alumni Swimming and Diving – Knight Natatorium
Men's Alumni Tennis vs. Current Players – Kelsey Tennis Courts
12:30 p.m.
Women's Alumni Rugby – Kelsey Field
1:00 p.m.
Women's Alumni Tennis vs. Current Players – Kelsey Tennis Courts
1:30 p.m.
Men's Alumni Rugby – Kelsey Field
10 – 11 a.m.
What's Wrong with the American Political System? - Ivey Science Center, Room 101
With public opinion of our elected leaders at an all-time low, it seems appropriate to ask what has gone wrong with our political system. Join recently retired Professor Emerita Hilary Cleveland, who taught at the college for 57 years, for an engaging discussion.
10 – 11 a.m.
Student Recognition Ceremony - Sawyer Theatre, Sawyer Fine Arts Center
Join us as students are presented with academic and leadership awards, and are inducted into the Alpha Chi, Psi Chi, and Lambda Pi Eta Honor Societies.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Colby-Sawyer College Autumn Marketplace - The Quad
Local and alumni vendors will display and sell a wide array of crafts, jewelry and gourmet food products.
In the event of rain, the Autumn Marketplace will be held in the Mercer Hall gymnasium.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Camp Colby-Sawyer – The Quad
Why should adults have all the fun? Kids will love the activities organized by the Early Childhood Development Majors Club.
11 a.m.
Women's Rugby vs. Lyndon State College - Kelsey Field
11:15 a.m.
The State of Colby-Sawyer College - Sawyer Theatre, Sawyer Fine Arts Center
President Galligan will address the campus community, sharing an update on the current happenings at Colby-Sawyer, as well as future plans for the college.
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch ($$)
Enjoy lunch today in the dining hall in Ware Campus Center or pick up your pre-ordered bag lunch in Thornton Living Room.
12 p.m.
Women's Varsity Field Hockey vs. Thomas College - Mercer Field
1 p.m.
Women's Varsity Soccer vs. Lyndon State College - Kelsey Field
1 p.m.
Our Voices, Our Town: The History of New London, New Hampshire from 1950–2000 - Clements Hall, Ivey Science Center
In honor of Colby-Sawyer's 175th Anniversary, Professor of Humanities Ann Page Stecker, New London historian and author of Our Voices, Our Town, a History of New London, New Hampshire 1950–2000, will share her knowledge on a diverse range of topics, from local folklore and ghosts, to the genesis of our dynamic town/gown relationship.
1 - 4 p.m
Fall Festival Concessions – Kelsey Field ($$)
The Chargers Club, Colby-Sawyer's athletic booster club, will sell concessions during the alumni and varsity games. Stop by, grab a bite to eat and support Colby-Sawyer Athletics!
1 - 4:30 p.m
Fall Festival Beer Tent – Kelsey Field ($$)
Enjoy a cold brew with friends while watching the game day action.
2:15 p.m
Herbs for Winter Health – Ivey Science Center, Room 201
Happy Anthony Griffiths '57, herbalist at the Enfield Shaker Museum for the last 25 years, will explore the use of herbs to
help maintain your health over the winter months. Happy will demonstrate making an herbal salve, which will be on sale for $5.
2:30 p.m.
Men's Rugby vs. Lyndon State College – Kelsey Field
3: - 3:45 p.m.
Afternoon Tea with President and Mrs. Galligan - President's House
Members of the classes of 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952 and 1957, along with their guests, are cordially invited to afternoon tea with President Tom Galligan and his wife, Susan.
3:30 p.m.
Men's Varsity Soccer vs. Lyndon State College - Kelsey Field
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
50th Reunion Class Cocktail Reception - President's House
President Tom Galligan and his wife, Susan, cordially invite the 50th Reunion Class and
their guests to a cocktail reception.
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
20th Reunion Cocktail Party - at the home of Beth Bryant Camp '92
Class Reunion Photos - Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
at 5:00 = 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957
at 5:15 = 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987
at 5:30 = 1997, 2002, 2007
at 5:40 = 1962, 1992
5 – 6 p.m.
All-Alumni Cocktail Reception - The Curb, Sawyer Fine Arts Center
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and cash bar.
6 – 7:45 p.m.
All-Alumni Reunion Celebration Dinner - The Curb, Sawyer Fine Arts Center ($$, Cash bar)
All alumni and guests are invited to gather for a sumptuous banquet dinner as we honor reunion classes and present our annual Alumni Awards.
8 p.m.
175th Anniversary Fireworks - behind Ivey Science Center
8:15 p.m. – 1 a.m.
175th Anniversary Party - Hogan Sports Center (cash bar)
Join the entire Colby-Sawyer community for a dance party featuring the live musical entertainment of The Nines.
Sunday, Oct. 14 Back to Top
10 a.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Brunch (by invitation only)
Hogan Sports Center
10 a.m.
50th Reunion Service of Remembrance
Meet in Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
10:30 a.m.
50th Reunion Farewell Brunch - Lake Sunapee Country Club ($$)
11 a.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Hogan Sports Center
A celebration of the seventh class of inductees to the Colby-Sawyer College Athletic Hall of Fame.
The 2012 inductees are:
Laura Fogarty '90 – Soccer, Basketball and Lacrosse
Heather Hake Hartford '86 – Lacrosse
Breien Milton '07 – Swimming and Diving
Jessica Niebuhr '07 – Volleyball
Brittni Stewart '07 – Track and Field
12 p.m.
Women's Varsity Field Hockey vs. University of Maine – Farmington - Mercer Field
12:30 p.m.
Women's Varsity Soccer vs. Johnson State College - Kelsey Field
3:00 p.m.
Men's Varsity Soccer vs. Johnson State College - Kelsey Field
