Alumnae Reunion
Fall Alumnae Reunion Weekend
October 8-9, 2021
These fall dates will be a make-up event for classes that should have celebrated a special class reunion in May 2020 and May 2021.
Friday, October 8, 2021
11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Check in and Registration – Mae Grimmer Alumnae House
Upon arriving to campus, check in at the Alumnae House to pick up your registration materials. Depending on capacity, there will be a limited number of tickets available for the Friday evening party and the Saturday morning brunch.
Noon – Golden Oaks Society Luncheon – Belk Dining Hall
Members of the Classes of 1970 and 1971 as well as current Golden Oaks Society members that are celebrating a reunion are invited to attend a special luncheon with President Jo Allen, ’80. Dr. Allen will formally induct members of the Class of 1970 and Class of 1971 into the Golden Oaks Society.
2 – 3 p.m. – Campus Tours – Rotunda, Johnson Hall
Much has changed on campus since your Meredith days! Alumnae will have the opportunity to view and learn more about campus renovations and developments, including the Jo Ellen Ammons, ’57, Welcome Center within Johnson Hall, the Lowery Fitness Center, the lake within McIver Amphitheater, and the newest academic building.
*Tours will depart directly from the Golden Oaks Society luncheon.
6 – 10:30 p.m. – Reunion Party hosted by President Jo Allen, ’80 – Rotunda, Johnson Hall and Courtyard
You will not want to miss this party for all alumnae! Dr. Allen invites you to join us for live music from The Entertainers. The event will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, wine, a photo booth, and other fun surprises throughout the evening. Bring your dancing shoes as we dance the night away on campus.
Saturday, October 9, 2021
10 – 11 a.m. – Check in and Registration – Mae Grimmer Alumnae House
Upon arriving to campus, check in at the Alumnae House to pick up your registration materials. Depending on capacity, there will be a limited number of tickets available for the Saturday morning brunch.
11 a.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Brunch with remarks from President Jo Allen, ’80 – Belk Dining Hall
President Allen will provide a State of the College, highlighting campus updates as well as her vision for the future of Meredith. The brunch will include a bloody mary and mimosa bar, made to order omelet station, shrimp and grits, and much more.
1 p.m. – Class Meetings – various locations on campus
Those classes that have requested a class meeting will be assigned a meeting space on campus. All classes are still required to select new class agents and submit those names to the Office of Alumnae Relations.
3 – 4 p.m. – Campus Tours – Rotunda, Johnson Hall
Much has changed on campus since your Meredith days! Alumnae will have the opportunity to view and learn more about campus renovations and developments, including the Jo Ellen Ammons, ’57, Welcome Center within Johnson Hall, the Lowery Fitness Center, the lake within McIver Amphitheater, and the newest academic building.
Individual class activities will be scheduled throughout the afternoon and evening.
