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Thank you to those who attended the 40th Reunion in October! It was a fantastic time!
Thursday, Oct. 11 - Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018!
Click here to view the reunion schedule.
Click here for FAQs on the reunion.
Click here to see who attended.
Click here for information on the Memorial Service for our classmates who we will honor.
Click here to go to the Class Store. It's now open for business, and you can order now!
Click here to see the class survey results.
And to get you into the spirit of celebrating, take a look at photos in the Now and Then section! Please send us your favorite photos so that we can celebrate our class Now and Then. Photo highlights from pre-Reunion events are also in this section. Also why not send a brief video selfie? We have some videos in the Now and Then section. Please see below for more details on Reunion related activities and logistics. And by the way, Class of '78 continues to "Make Waves". Click here for "In the News". Information on our Class as we prepare to roll out the carpet will be added on a regular basis.
Stay tuned!
Greetings to Our Classmates From Class of '78 Co-Chairs Mark Gearan and Phyllis Yale
Message from Mark and Phyllis: Financial Assistance
We have tried to keep this reunion affordable, and it is indeed less expensive than our 35th. But we are well aware that it will still be difficult to afford for some of our classmates. So we have arranged the following:
- Financial assistance is available to classmates. Just contact the HAA at CollegeReunions_haa@harvard.edu. This is being funded through a part of the registration fee, which instead of being used to purchase an expensive memento, will be used to welcome additional classmates. Financial assistance is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- We will facilitate ride-sharing from New York, and hope that will serve to defray travel expenses for at least some of our classmates.
A Big Thank You to All of You on the Reunion Committee!
This Reunion will be something special, and we want to make sure that you not only enjoy the fruits of the labor of the Reunion Committee this weekend but to also congratulate your Classmates who have given their time to make this a success for all.
Here's What You Can Do Now!
Connect with Classmates - A New Reunion Facebook Group
Connect with old friends and classmates and make sure you join your new Reunion Facebook group for the Class of '78. Share news and experiences with each other and make plans for the Reunion in October. Did you know that we now actually have 2 Class of 1978 Facebook groups?
Our 2nd and new 40th Reunion – Harvard 1978 group has been set up specifically for Reunion updates – who is coming, what is being planned, advance events/parties, etc.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/912112985630256/
Why not ask 5 of your friends from the Class to join the Reunion Class of '78 FB group! If you already have FB friends from your class just invite them to join the Class of '78 FB group also for exclusive news on what's coming up. Lots of fun!
Our original Harvard College 1978 group on Facebook is where we have been encouraging people to post Harvard news and general news about our classmates. It is a permament group that has been active for many years.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/133325283370110/
REUNION PLANNING NOTES: Back to School! Why Not Sit in on a Class!
HAA has made arrangements for us to sit in on select classes on Friday (a mere two days from now) for those with an inclination. Click here for the list and the schedule.
REUNION PLANNING NOTES: Memorial Service
During Reunion weekend we will take time for an interfaith Memorial Service of remembrance on Saturday, October 13th at 10:45am in Memorial Church. Led by classmates Barry Vaughn and Joy Fallon through prayers, readings, and music from multiple faith traditions, we will acknowledge those members of our class who have passed since the last reunion and will offer solace and consolation to our surviving class members. We are inviting relatives of the deceased to attend the service and submit brief written reflections for the program. Classmates are also invited to send brief written comments that highlight and capture the personality of the deceased to Tom LaMattina by October 8th. The memorial service program will include these reflections.
In addition, Susan Erburu Reardon and George Reardon are seeking volunteer singers to form a choir for the service. Rehearsal time for the choir is set for Friday, October 12 at 2:45-4:00pm in the Choir Room located in the basement of Memorial Church. The Choir Room can be accessed from a door facing Canaday Hall on the north side of Memorial Church. All of the music is for SATB voices, so we hope for good participation from all voice ranges. We welcome additional singers to ouro choir. Interested classmates should contact susan.reardon2@gmail.com andGeorge.reardon1@gmail.com who will be happy to provide scores for the music to be sung.
REUNION PLANNING NOTES: Park the Car at Harvard Yard
Yes Fellow Classmates, there is a parking space FREE for Class of '78 at Harvard Yard. Parking will be at the 52 Oxford Street Garage and is free for anyone attending the Reunion for the duration of the weekend. There will be staff at the front door of 124 Mt. Auburn, and at the elevators, to direct people to the sixth floor. Also, click here for other parking options throughout Reunion weekend.
REUNION PLANNING NOTES: Dress Code Ideas
We've received a lot of questions about the kinds of attire recommended for each event. Whatever you choose it will be a success. Still, these are the ideas that we can suggest:
Daytime events: casual attire
Friday night at the Museum: Business or dressy casual attire
Saturday night: Festive attire
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