Reunion Schedule
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus May 31st to June 2nd!
| Reunion 2024 Schedule | |||
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| FRIDAY, MAY 31, 2024 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | DETAILS | LOCATION |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Reunion Welcome Center | Come to Reunion Headquarters and get all your questions answered. Grab a bagel and coffee at Einstein’s! | Dion Student Center – 1st floor |
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Store Open | Visit the bookstore and enjoy 20% off! | Alliot Student Center, 1st floor |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Purple Knight Golf Outing | Join fellow purple knights for a round of golf to kick off Reunion 2024 weekend! | Williston Golf Club, Williston VT |
| 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Patrick ’61 and Marcelle Leahy Center for Environment Open House | Join Center Director, Kristyn Achilich and her team to see what the newly minted Leahy Center for the Environment space. | St. Edmunds Hall, 1st floor – Room 119 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m. | Center for Global Engagement Open House | Come meet the Director of the Center for Global Engagement, Professor Jeffrey Ayres, Ph.D., and discuss the many ways the CGE is supporting student acquisition of global and intercultural competencies and advancing a comprehensive approach to internationalization on campus. | St. Edmunds Hall, 1st floor – Room 120 |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | The Durick Archives Open House | Explore the Saint Michael’s Archives with treasures from the classes of 4s and 9s, curated by SMC Archivist Liz Scott. | Durick Library, Basement Rm #2 |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Center for Equity and Justice Open House | Come meet the inaugural Director, Omara Rivera-Vazquez, Ph.D. and her vision for this 3rd Center for Social Impact envisioned by the College’s strategic plan (joining the Centers for the Environment and Global Engagement). | St. Edmunds, 2nd floor – Room 243 |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Maker Space Open House | Check out this unique space on campus where students can let their creativity flow. Try it out for yourself and make a reunion sticker or key chain. | Dion Student Center, 1st floor |
| 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | MOVE Open House | Join the MOVE team writing Letters to Leaders (showing appreciation to current SMC leaders or share your own MOVE Core Team Story. The MOVE offices will be open all weekend for alumni to come check out the space and donations will be welcome. (A list of requested donations is forthcoming.) | Alliot Student Center, 1st floor |
| 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Office of Purposeful Learning Open House | Meet our Purposeful Learning team: Heidi St. Peter ’96, Lou DiMasi M’84, Katie Barry ’19 and Vernita Weller. | Joyce Hall, 1st floor – Room 150 |
| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Media Creation Studio Open House | Visit the new state of the art Media Creation Studio and meet Director Patrick Bohan. | St. Edmunds Hall, 2nd floor – Room 215 |
| 4:00 p.m. tour | Tour of The Farm at Saint Michael’s | Join The Farm team to see what’s growing! | Meet at Pomerleau Alumni Center entrance (across the street from campus proper) |
| 3:00 -3:45 p.m. | Class of 1974 Golden Knights Mass | Celebrate Mass dedicated to our newest Golden Knights, the Class of 1974. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel |
| 4:00 p.m | Class of 1974 Photo | Class photo of our newest Golden Knights, the Class of 1974. | Chapel steps |
| 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Leadership Reception | This event is invitation only. | Dion Student Center, 2nd floor -Atrium |
| 4:15 – 5:45 p.m. | Class of 1974 Hospitality Suite | Golden Knights can gather for coffee and light refreshments. | Hoehl Welcome Center |
| FRIDAY NIGHT CLASS EVENTS | |||
| 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. | Class of 1974 Cocktail Reception | Celebrate our newest Golden Knights, the Class of 1974, at this cocktail reception. | Dion Student Center, 3rd floor – Archway Lounge |
| 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. | Class of 1974 Golden Knight Dinner | Class of 1974 Golden Knight Induction and dinner | Dion Student Center , 3rd floor – Roy Room |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 1964 and 1969 Dinner | A special dinner celebrating the Classes of 1964 & 1969. | Windjammer, South Burlington |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 1979 Social | Celebrate your 45th reunion with your classmates at Burlington Beer Company! | BBCO, Burlington |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 1984 Social | Celebrate your 40th reunion and be part of the St. Mike’s takeover of Waterworks. | Waterworks, Winooski |
| 6:00 – 9:00 pm | 1989 Social | Celebrate your 35th reunion and be part of the St. Mike’s takeover of Waterworks. | Waterworks, Winooski |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 1994 Social | Celebrate your 30th reunion and be part of the St. Mike’s takeover of Waterworks. | Waterworks, Winooski |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 1999 Social | Silver Knights, celebrate your 25th reunion and be part of the St. Mike’s takeover of Waterworks. | Waterworks, Winooski |
| 6:00 – 9:00 pm | 2004 Social | Celebrate your 20th reunion and be part of the St. Mike’s takeover of Waterworks. | Waterworks, Winooski |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 2009 Social | Celebrate your 15th reunion with your classmates at Burlington Beer Company! | BBCO, Burlington |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 2014 Social | Celebrate your 10th reunion at “The Needs”. | Three Needs, Burlington |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | 2019 Social | Celebrate your 5th reunion at “The Needs”. | Three Needs, Burlington |
| SATURDAY JUNE 1, 2024 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Reunion Welcome Center | Come to Reunion Headquarters and get all your questions answered. Grab a bagel and coffee at Einstein’s! | Dion Student Center, 1st floor |
| 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Purple Knight Fun Walk/Run | A 5k walk/ run around campus lead by Meg Sweezey ’10 | Ross Sports Center Entrance |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Guided Meditation with Beth Kruger ’99 | Join yogi and women’s health specialist and fellow Purple Knight, Beth Kruger ’99, for a guided meditation | Alliot Student Center, 2nd floor – Vermont Room |
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Store Open | Visit the bookstore and enjoy 20% off! | Alliot Student Center, 1st floor |
| 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Military Resource Center Open House | Meet Director Ken O’Connell learn about the resources available to students and student veterans on campus. | Joyce Hall, 1st floor – Room 108A |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Purposeful Learning Open House | Meet our Purposeful Learning team: Heidi St. Peter ’96, Lou DiMasi M’84, Katie Barry ’19 and Vernita Weller. | Joyce Hall, 1st floor – Room 150 |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Maker Space Open House | Check out this unique space on campus where students can let their creativity flow. Try it out for yourself and make a reunion sticker or key chain. | Dion Student Center, 1st floor |
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Media Creation Studio open House | Visit the new state of the art Media Creation Studio and meet Director Patrick Bohan. | St. Edmunds Hall, 2nd floor – Room 215 |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Memorial Service for Deceased Classmates | A special prayer will be offered for deceased class members. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel – rear/ behind altar |
| 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Navigating the Admission Process information session | An open session for anyone interested in learning more about applying to any college, hosted by the SMC Admissions staff. | Hoehl Welcome center |
| 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. tours | Tour the Farm at Saint Michael’s | Join The Farm team to see what’s growing! | Meet at the Pomerleau Alumni Center (across the street from campus proper) |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Purple & Gold Celebration Brunch | Join us in honoring our Alumni of the Year award recipients and celebrate the contributions of our Reunion classes. Brunch will include a bloody mary and mimosa bar! | 300s field, under the tent |
| 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | St. Mike’s Fire and Rescue Open House | Check out the state of the art fire and rescue station and meet the first responders, including students on the crew! | SMC Fire and Rescue Station – across from campus proper |
| 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Fire Chief Donald “Pappy” Sutton Dedication | Join us as we dedicate a bench in memory of Fire Chief Donald “Pappy” Sutton, SMC Fire and Rescue founding leader. | SMC Fire and Rescue Station – across from campus proper |
| 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill | For those seeking support during the weekend this meeting time and space has been set aside. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel – Upper Room |
| 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. | Center for Global Engagement Panel Discussion | Join us for a Center for Global Engagement panel discussion with students and faculty: learn about how the CGE is revitalizing global engagement opportunities and supporting global citizenship for all of the members of our campus community in the Post-Covid era. | Cheray Hall, 1st floor – Room 111 |
| 1:00 p.m. | Glee Club Workshop Sing-along | Workshop and sing together at the direction of Emeritus Professor Dr. William Tortolano and Professor Nathaniel Lew. | McCarthy Performing Arts Center – Room 134 |
| 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Nature Walk with Bio Professor McCabe | Natural Area Walk with Professor Declan McCabe. Meet up at the Hoehl Welcome Center and then go on a tour with Professor Declan McCabe of the St. Mike’s Natural Area. *Please note that the natural area includes some unpaved paths and a significant hill.* | Saint Michael’s Natural Area – Meet at Hoehl Welcome Center. |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Military Heritage Reception | Join us for a reception honoring our SMC community veterans. Open to all alumni, staff, and faculty, who have served their country and those who support them. | St. Edmunds Hall, 3rd floor – Farrell Room |
| 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Media Creation Studio Open House | Visit the new state of the art Media Creation Studio and meet Director Patrick Bohan. | St. Edmunds Hal, 2nd floor – Room 215 |
| 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | P-Knight Party | Come and enjoy a curated selection of Vermont breweries and food trucks, DJ Craig Mitchell ’93 spinning tunes, lawn games and much more! Join us for this not-to-be-missed, signature event of Reunion weekend! | 300’s field under the tent |
| 11:00 p.m. | Late Knight Grill | For those looking for a late Knight snack, Residence Life will be serving up chicken patties and more! | 300s field |
| SUNDAY JUNE 2, 2024 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | |
| 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Campus Store Open | Visit the bookstore and enjoy 20% off! | Alliot Student Center, 1st floor |
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast | A delicious continental breakfast that you can enjoy with current students, and before you head to Mass! | Alliot Student Center, 1st floor – Green Mtn Dining Room |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Mass | Join us for a special St. Mike’s ending to this memorable weekend. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel |