DEVELOPMENT & ALUMNI RELATIONS

Reunion Weekend 2008
October 2-4, 2008
Weekend Summary

Thursday, October 2, 2008

5:00 p.m.

Medical Alumni Celebration hosted by the Medical Alumni Board Annual Meeting and Reunion Weekend Kick-off!
All alumni are welcome to join the Medical Alumni Association for a reception to honor and recognize the current and past award recipients and past medical alumni board presidents.

Friday, October 3, 2008

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Early Registration for the Weekend Events!
Located in the Richard F. Celeste Biomedical Research Building Lobby (BRB)

9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Campus Tour or Pre-luncheon Lecture
Take a shuttle across campus to tour the new Mt. Sinai Skills & Simulation Center at Case Western Reserve University or join us for a brief early luncheon seminar to hear about the Western Reserve2 curriculum.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Grand Classes Reunion Luncheon
All university graduates before and including 1958 will be guests of the Dean and President Snyder for this luncheon.
 

1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Back to Medical School
Share your experiences with current medical students as they amaze you with their current research awards. Please enjoy both interactive programs with a panel discussions led by our alumni and your future physicians.

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

“On Your Own” Time  
All sites are conveniently accessible by University Circle shuttles or rapid transit. Or simply relax before the gala.
           

6:00 p.m.

Welcome Back Gala
The Dean welcomes you to join your classmates and old friends, faculty members and School of Medicine leadership for cocktails, dinner and dancing.  A short program will recognize all of our reunion volunteers, alumni award winners, and members of our Medical Alumni Association Board who’s term has ended, introduction of our new board president and new board members.  Music will be provided by a live band.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.  

Morning Registration & Coffee
Located in the Richard F. Celeste Biomedical Research Building.
 

8:30 a.m.

Dean's Breakfast
The Dean will host breakfast in the Richard F. Celeste Biomedical Research Building Dining Room.

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Award Winners Presentation Program
The Dean will provide an update of the school and congratulate this year's alumni award winners as we hear a little more about their outstanding careers and achievements.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Western Reserve2 Curriculum and Student Guided Tours
Then our students will "show you around" the Medical School Campus including the Wolstein Building, Robbins Wing, Health Sciences Library, Wood Building and more! Those needing assistance, please call the Alumni Relations office and we'll make the appropriate accommodations for you.  These two programs will be running concurrently– each approximately one hour in length.
 

12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Luncheon with Our Future Physicians
Rejoin your classmates for lunch in the Richard F. Celeste Biomedical Research Building Dining Room with our future physicians.

2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

History of the School of Medicine Presentation
After lunch, Richard Hanson, Ph.D., the Leonard & Jean Skeggs Professor of Biochemistry, will share with you an intriguing history of the School of Medicine. It's a fascinating glimpse back in time to truly show you what once was, and how things have changed over the years.
  

3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

"On Your Own" Time
All sites are conveniently accessible by University Circle shuttles or rapid transit. Or simply relax before reuniting with your class at dinner.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Dean's Farewell Reception and Class Photos
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres– here is where you will be able to reconnect with your friends and classmates.
Class photos will be scheduled during this time.

7:30 p.m.

Individual Class Parties
After cocktails and "hellos", sit down to a delicious dinner with your class and catch up with your old friends. This evening is the perfect end to a wonderful weekend - so enjoy!