Reunion 2006
Rain soaked the campus grounds, but it didn't dampen the spirits of more than 900 alumni, family and friends who returned to Connecticut College for Reunion 2006 from June 2-4.
The theme of Reunion 2006 centered on the 75th anniversary of the arboretum. Alumni and guests were treated to a visual history of the Carol ine Black Garden by Glenn Dreyer ’83, Charles and Sarah P. Becker '27 Director of the Arboretum, as well as guided tours of the open space and a special exhibit in Shain Library.
On June 3, Professor of Biology Bob Askins joined alumni Varun Swamy '01, Jason Grear '86 and Alex Brash '81 to talk about class projects and research in the arboretum that have strengthened the College's programs in environmental studies and provided opportunities for students beyond graduation.
"Reunion seems to me like a time for reflection," said Swamy, a graduate student at Duke University whose first stop on campus for his fifth reunion was a visit to the arboretum. "Some of my fondest memories was my time spent there doing field work."
With umbrellas in hand, alumni paraded to the annual meeting of the Alumni Association Saturday. During the ceremony, Alumni Association President Rae Downes Koshetz '67 honored Edythe "Chips" Van Rees Conlon '41, Robert "Rusty" Spears '81, Susan Hazlehurst Milbrath '76, Dale Chakarian Turza '71, Laura J. Allen '81 and Suzanne "Suzi" Rosenhirsch Oppenheimer '56 for their contributions to the College.
Koshetz also recognized retiring Alumni Association board members Frances Sears Baratz '40, Jonathan McBride '92, Ryan Eschauzier '97 and Phyllis "Flip" Schiff Imber '43. Koshetz, who is stepping down as president but will continue as a CC Trustee, was also recognized.
In his annual state-of-the-college address, outgoing President Norman Fainstein told the audience that CC "is happy. It is thriving and it is ready to reach new heights." Koshetz presented Fainstein with a College chair in appreciation for his five years of service.
Other highlights from the weekend included a visit from former CC President Claire L. Gaudiani '66, who returned to campus for her 40th reunion and spoke about her latest book in a lecture titled, "The Greater Good: How American Philanthropy Built our Economy."
Nine faculty members were honored by the Alumni Association for reaching milestones in their CC teaching careers. Professors Paul Althouse, Robert Baldwin, Tristan Borer, Stanton Ching, John Gordon, Garrett Green, Stephen Loomis, Frederick Paxton and Scott Warren were presented with certificates of appreciation for their dedication to teaching, research and service by Lynda Munro '76, president-elect of the association.
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