Class of 1959
Alumni Reunion Weekend 2024
Join us for an extraordinary celebration to reconnect with our beautiful campus, reminisce with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate DePauw University.
We are thrilled to invite the Class of 1959 to celebrate their 65th reunion on June 7-9, 2024. We look forward to seeing you on campus this summer. More information coming soon!
Start your journey back to campus early by checking out our Virtual Campus Tour!
REUNION DATES FOR FALL 2024!
SEPTEMBER 17-19, 2024
The Class of 1959 committee would like to welcome you to attend the upcoming reunion on a new, rescheduled date for your 65th reunion to be held September 17-19, 2024.
Amazingly, our 65th DePauw reunion is just around the corner. We hope that you will be able to return to Greencastle the fall of 2024 so we all can celebrate those wonderful years so long ago plus our good fortune to be able to do so.
Your reunion committee concluded that moving our reunion to the fall instead of being part of Alumni Weekend in June would allow us all to stay on campus at The Inn at DePauw, have bathrooms in our rooms, old friends nearby, students back on campus, cooler weather, plus not be a small part of the much larger Alumni Weekend.
The Class of 1959 “Special” 65th Reunion. It’s special because:
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It’s in mid-September of 2024 – we’ll be the only reunion class on campus.
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We’ll all stay together – a block of rooms will be reserved at The Inn at DePauw. Of course, if you wish to stay elsewhere, accommodations at local hotels, motels and B&Bs would also be available.
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We’ll have our own private bus tour of the contemporary campus and the “new” Greencastle.
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We’ll have our own tour of the “updated” Roy O West Library.
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We’ll be personally addressed on “What’s going on at DePauw.”
This is what you need to know now:
1. Please call the Inn at DePauw at 765-658-1000 to make your reservations for the September 17-19 reunion celebration. Please note rooms are limited so reserve your room today. You can also find additional local area lodging on the Putnam County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
2. There will not be shuttles to/from the airport. However, we are happy to share some local options:
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Lin Williams | 765-655-5836
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Advanced Limousines | 317-716-1201
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AAA Hoosier Cab Service | 317-626-3966
3. You will be getting updates and more detailed plans as we move forward. Please bookmark the Class of 1959 webpage for more details.
4. Registration for the campus events will open in July.
5. Please share with classmates and encourage them to join us!
Hoping to see you next September...
Start your journey back to campus early by checking out our Virtual Campus Tour!
Your Reunion Committee,
Carolyn Hostetter Smith, Chair, Sue Strickland Hirschman, Susan Stirling Little, Fred Maione
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Tuesday, September 17, 2024 |
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Noon – 4:30 p.m. Bottoms Center |
Reunion registration – Robert G. Bottoms Alumni & Development Center | 201 E. Seminary St. |
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Noon – 1:30 |
Lunch on your own. |
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6:30 – 8:00 p.m. |
Welcome reception and dinner with President Lori S. White – Robert G. Bottoms Alumni & Development Center. |
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 |
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9:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m. |
Reunion registration – Robert G. Bottoms Alumni & Development Center. |
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9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
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65th Class Breakfast – Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet! Breakfast will include a welcome and schedule overview. The Inn at DePauw, Social Center | 2 W. Seminary St. |
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10:30 a.m.– Noon
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Campus Bus Tour – Rediscover campus and see what's new! We will lead you on a guided bus tour of the campus grounds, including a quick stop in downtown Greencastle and the DePauw University Tigers Athletics Complex Departs from The Inn at DePauw | Lobby. |
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Noon – 1:30 p.m.
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Casual lunch with students – The Inn Social Center |
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2:00 – 3:00 p.m. |
Roy O. West Library tour Come meet the Dean of Libraries, Brooke Cox, as she guides you on a tour of the newly renovated and reopened Roy O. West Library. |
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3:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Head to the first floor of the library for DePauw’s Three-School Model Panel – Learn more about DePauw’s bright academic future! Join College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean Bridget Gourley, School of Business and Leadership Dean John Clarke, and Creative School Dean Marcus Hayes. |
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4:00 – 4:30 p.m. |
Class photo – steps of the Robert G. Bottoms Alumni & Development Center, front steps. |
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4:30- 5:30 p.m. |
free time – Enjoy some fresh air on the patio or front porch as well as board games in the lobby. The Robert G. Bottoms Alumni & Development Center. |
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Closing dinner – The Spotlight is on you! Get together with your friends and classmates over dinner and drinks to celebrate your unique experience at DePauw! The Inn at DePauw, Social Center. |
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8:00 p.m. |
Casual gathering at The Duck. |
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Thursday, September 19, 2024 |
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9:00 – 10:30 a.m. |
Check-out/ Breakfast available for purchase in 2 West, The Inn at DePauw as well as Hoover Dining Hall. Don’t forget to stop by Eli’s Bookstore & Starbucks|6 E. Washington St. |
CLASS REUNION VOLUNTEERS
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| Carolyn Hostetter Smith | Reunion Co-Chair Alpha Omicron Pi |
| Susan Strickland Hirschman | Reunion Co-Chair Pi Beta Phi |
| Susan Stirling Little | Reunion Co-Chair Kappa Kappa Gamma |
| Fred A. Maione | Reunion Co-Chair Alpha Tau Omega |
Class of 1959 Captured in Photos
Senior cords on full display (committee member Fred Maione)
Serious reunion planning is underway for the Class of 1959!
Class of 1959 Hat
Students with the Monon Bell
Students enjoying an on-campus event
Students having fun outside of class
