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Alumni Weekend 2004
CONNECTIONS
All alumni are invited to join in the fun. Whether you come solo or bring
a friend, you'll feel your connection to Montclair State.
Several groups are actively organizing. If you don't see your group
listed here, call the Office of Alumni Relations at 973-655-4141 and we
will help you reach out to the people you want to see. There's room
for all.
--Alumni Weekend 2004 will honor alumni from classes ending in "4"
or "9." The Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959 and 1969 have begun
to organize. Reunion classes invite the classes of the preceding and succeeding
years to celebrate with them.
--School of the Arts, especially alumni and friends linked to:
• Department of Broadcasting, Speech/Theater
Communications alumni
• Alumni who became art teachers (possible exhibit of their work)
• Music alumni (possible alumni band)
--Cooperative Education Program alumni, faculty and mentors
celebrating 30 years
--Chapin Hall Experimental Living Group, celebrating their
30th reunion
--Black Alumni Chapter (we seek donations to the silent auction)
--Anyone who loves salsa dancing
Friday, April 30
"Carpe Diem"
Celebrates 10 Years with a Special Retrospective
Life Hall
The Department of Broadcasting is hosting this special event and reception,
and is inviting all broadcasting alumni (and others interested) to a screening
of a special "Carpe Diem"—highlighting clips from the more
than 300 shows produced at the DuMont Television Center in the past decade.
Sponsored by the North Jersey Media Group, the award-winning "Carpe
Diem" is the longest-running weekly television show produced entirely
by faculty, staff and students.
Location, time and ticket price are not yet final. For more information
or to get involved with this event, please see the Alumni Events Web site,
http://www.montclair.edu/pages/Alumni/Events.htm or call 973-655-5158.
Saturday, May 1—9:30–11 a.m.
50+ Breakfast
Student Center Cafeteria
Alumni from the 50th Reunion Class of 1954 or earlier are our guests.
11 a.m.-noon
Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association
Student Center Cafeteria
12:30-2:30 p.m.
Alumni Association Luncheon for All Alumni
Student Center Ballrooms
This luncheon, which features a "State of the University" message
from President Susan A. Cole, brings together alumni from all eras. Tickets
are $20 in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.
2:30 p.m.
Class of
1949 Reception
Student Center
Walking tours of the campus for all alumni led by students.
4-6 p.m.
Cooperative Education
30th Anniversary Celebration
Sokol Seminar Room, Science Hall (first floor)
The Cooperative Education Program will mark its 30th anniversary in collaboration
with the Alumni Association at a reception and recognition program. Co-op
alumni from all classes are invited to join staff, supervisors and faculty
advisers to commemorate the program's three decades of excellence,
share their achievements, network and contribute to Co-op's future. Celebrants
are also invited to attend the alumni dinner. Cost to be determined. For
details, call Freyda Lazarus at 973-655-7202, or e-mail her at lazarusf@mail.montclair.edu.
6-11 p.m.
Dinner for All
Alumni
Student Center Ballrooms
6-7 p.m.—Cocktail Hour with cash bar
7-11 p.m.—Dinner with cash bar
6-8 p.m.—Silent auction sponsored by the MSUAA Black Alumni
Chapter. Proceeds will benefit the James E. Harris Book Scholarship. Menu
features carving stations; music by DJ Danny Dukes '86. Tickets are
$45 in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. Ticket price includes
admission to the salsa dance party.
8 p.m.-midnight
Salsa Dance Party
Student Center Rathskeller
Great music, tapas and free salsa lessons. Cash bar. Tickets are $25 for
alumni, $15 for current MSU students and staff, in advance and at the
door. Advance registration is encouraged, as space is limited.