Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures</h1> <article> <h1>Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures</h1> <p>jstrauss — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:27:20 +0000</p> <span>Homecoming and Reunion 2023: The Weekend in Pictures</span> <span><span>jstrauss</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-10-16T15:27:20-04:00" title="Monday, October 16, 2023 - 15:27">Mon, 10/16/2023 - 15:27</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Obie alums spanning generations returned for Homecoming and Reunion at the tail end of September. The gorgeous autumn weekend provided a fitting backdrop for festive celebrations all over campus: performances by conservatory musicians and others, catching up with old friends, dropping in on favorite spots, taking part in classes and reunion cluster activities, mixing with current students, cheering on our athletic teams, and basking in the glow of Illumination and fireworks.</p> <p>Following are a few highlights from the weekend’s festivities. Find many more on our official <a href="https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAXa4C">Flickr page</a>.</p> <p>See yourself or Obie friends? Tell us about it at <a href="mailto:alum.mag@oberlin.edu?subject=Memories%20of%20Homecoming%202023...">alum.mag@oberlin.edu</a>!</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Alums from near and far returned for three days of all things Obie.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2023-10-16T12:00:00Z">Mon, 10/16/2023 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3346">Advancement</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3902">Homecoming</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2394">Commencement/Reunion Weekend</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2356">Conservatory</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2771">Athletics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">There were smiles for miles at Homecoming and Reunion Weekend.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-cte-images field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yes (Gallery Style)</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Marti Hwang</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-flex-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden vertical-spacing--basic field__items"> <div class="field__item"> <div id="obj-33584" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-cont-img-section paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images photoswipe-gallery"> <div class="o-flex--basic-copy basic-copy"> <div class="image-grid image-grid--single-caption pull"> <div id="obj-31742" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-image-row paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <div class="image-row"> <div class="image-row__images" data-cols="3"> <div id="obj-29945" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-05.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29946" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-04_0.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29947" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-02_0.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="obj-31743" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-image-row paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <div class="image-row"> <div class="image-row__images" data-cols="3"> <div id="obj-29948" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-06_0.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29949" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/oberlin_orchestra_homecoming_reunion_weekend-143.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="5000" data-pswp-height="3333"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29950" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-01_1.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="obj-31744" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-image-row paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <div class="image-row"> <div class="image-row__images" data-cols="3"> <div id="obj-29951" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-09_1.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29952" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/homecoming_reunion_compressed-08_0.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1024" data-pswp-height="681"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29953" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/20230930_illumination_abefrato_3_large.jpeg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="1280" data-pswp-height="854"> </a> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="obj-31745" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-image-row paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <div class="image-row"> <div class="image-row__images" data-cols="3"> <div id="obj-29956" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/img_6721.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="5184" data-pswp-height="3456"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29955" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/23-09-30_contact_and_first_half_of_banquet_photos_alumni_weekend_jonathan_clark_028.jpeg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="6048" data-pswp-height="4024"> </a> </figure> </div> <div id="obj-29957" class="paragraph paragraph--type--para-el-figure paragraph--view-mode--photoswipe-images"> <figure> <a href="/sites/default/files/content/figure/5th_cluster_at_slow_train-18.jpg" class="photoswipe" data-pswp-width="5000" data-pswp-height="3333"> </a> </figure> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="figcaption"> <div class="figure__caption"> <p>Scenes from 91ֱ��’s Homecoming Reunion Weekend: September 29-October 1, 2023.</p> </div> <div class="figure__credit"> Photo credit: Marti Hwang, Jonathan Clark, Cady Hurlbert, Yevhen Gulenko </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </article> <article> <h1>91ֱ�� Homecoming Set for Sep. 29-Oct. 1</h1> <p>eburnett — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 01:11:59 +0000</p> <span>91ֱ�� Homecoming Set for Sep. 29-Oct. 1</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-09-05T21:11:59-04:00" title="Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 21:11">Tue, 09/05/2023 - 21:11</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p><a href="/homecoming-weekend">Homecoming 2023 at 91ֱ��</a> will feature the weekend’s favorite traditions—plus a host of new experiences that highlight our bustling campus in autumn: tours, talks, music, celebrations of all kinds, and more.</p> <p>The festivities begin Friday, September 29, and continue through Sunday, October 1.</p> <figure class="captioned-image obj-right"> <figcaption>Illumination, a springtime tradition at 91ֱ��, returns to campus for Homecoming beginning in 2023. (photo by Mike Crupi)</figcaption> </figure> <p>New to Homecoming this year is Illumination, a special autumn edition of 91ֱ��’s springtime tradition, in which campus and community converge to enjoy music, food, and fun under the glow of hundreds of colorful lanterns strung throughout Tappan Square. Typically held after all but graduating seniors have left campus in May, Illumination at Homecoming unites all of campus with returning alumni and the community like never before.</p> <p>Homecoming 2023 includes special programming for the 5th, 20th, 40th, and 55th cluster reunions as well as many events open to all returning Obies. Following is a partial list of highlights:</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Opportunities to drop in on fall classes</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Alumni socials with student organizations</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Special alumni meals and receptions</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Cluster reunion events at the Cat in the Cream and the ’Sco</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• 91ֱ�� Orchestra in Finney Chapel and a faculty recital in Warner Concert Hall</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Tailgate party at the Knowlton Athletics Complex</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Men’s football and soccer games</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Varsity letter celebration for pre-Title IX athletes</p> <p style="margin-left: 40px;">• Tours dedicated to campus sustainability, Allen Memorial Art Museum, the Frank Lloyd Wright House, and more</p> <p>For additional information and complete activity schedules, please visit the 2023 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend and Reunion FAQ pages.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Festivities include fall Illumination, reunion socials, varsity athletics, music, classroom drop-ins, and rekindled memories all over campus.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2023-09-05T12:00:00Z">Tue, 09/05/2023 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Communications Staff</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3902">Homecoming</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3901">Reunion</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2771">Athletics</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">Homecoming 2023 includes three days of activities for returning alumni, including special programming for 91ֱ��'s 5th, 20th, 40th, and 55th reunion clusters.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pull-images field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">No</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-cte-images field--type-list-string field--label-hidden field__item">Yes (Individual Images)</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Mike Crupi</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> <article> <h1>Class Reunions—and Illumination—Coming to Fall</h1> <p>eburnett — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 18:39:52 +0000</p> <span>Class Reunions—and Illumination—Coming to Fall</span> <span><span>eburnett</span></span> <span><time datetime="2023-08-01T14:39:52-04:00" title="Tuesday, August 1, 2023 - 14:39">Tue, 08/01/2023 - 14:39</time> </span> <div class="text-content field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><p>91ֱ�� is enhancing annual fall Homecoming celebrations to include cluster reunions, providing alumni the opportunity to reconnect at a time when campus bustles with students and activity. Illumination, a centerpiece of reunion gatherings and one of 91ֱ��’s most beloved springtime traditions, will now be a highlight of fall reunions as well.</p> <p>In addition to the radiant light of hundreds of lanterns and wonderful sounds of live music on Tappan Square, fall reunion alumni will return to a campus filled with opportunities to reconnect and reminisce about their college and conservatory experiences. Alumni also will be able to participate in activities that exemplify the breadth and depth of campus life as students experience it today.</p> <p>Over the past two years, as 91ֱ�� emerged from the pandemic, several reunion classes and clusters held successful fall reunions. Attendees reported fun and meaningful experiences during their return to a campus in full swing. In addition to a wide range of class- and cluster-specific programming, guests enjoyed concerts and recitals, art exhibitions, campus and historic tours, enlightening lectures and stimulating conversations, nights at the ’Sco, performances at the Cat in the Cream, and rewarding interactions with students—all set against a picturesque autumn background.</p> <p>Homecoming 2023 takes place Friday, September 29, through Sunday, October 1, with special reunion celebrations planned for 91ֱ��’s 5th, 20th, 40th, and 55th class clusters, which include alumni from the class years that immediately precede and follow the anniversary year. Non-reunion cluster alumni will also find plenty to do on campus.</p> <p>Keeping with the tradition of the 50th class participating in 91ֱ��’s Commencement, and in acknowledgment of a traditional 25th reunion milestone, those class reunions will continue to be celebrated each spring.</p> <p>In previous years, all reunion events coincided with spring Commencement activities. While the joint celebrations provided a welcome convergence of Obies past and present, they also resulted in unintended consequences. Most notable was a lack of adequate time and resources for staff to clean and prepare residence halls for alumni guests following the departure of students. The inclusion of cluster reunions in Homecoming alleviates these challenges and focuses the spring Commencement experience on graduating seniors and their families.</p> <p>Future reunion festivities—fall cluster reunions as well as spring celebrations of 25th and 50th anniversaries—will continue to offer a wide range of dedicated programming and traditional activities for classes and clusters.</p> <p>For additional information, please visit the <a href="/alumni-association/reunion/2023-homecoming-reunion">2023 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend</a> and <a href="/alumni-association/reunion/reunion-faqs">Reunion FAQ</a> pages.</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-subhead field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Popular tradition to be a centerpiece of expanded Homecoming festivities.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-type field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item">News Story</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field__item"><time datetime="2023-08-04T12:00:00Z">Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:00</time> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-author field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Office of Communications</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-tags field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3901">Reunion</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=2368">Alumni</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3902">Homecoming</a></div> <div class="field__item"><a href="/news?tag=3903">Illumination</a></div> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-caption field--type-string-long field--label-hidden field__item">91ֱ��’s springtime tradition of Illumination will be added to fall reunions beginning in September 2023.</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-pin-school-page field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">Off</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-photo-gallery-top field--type-boolean field--label-hidden field__item">false</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-image-credit field--type-string field--label-hidden field__item">Scott Shaw</div> <div class="field field--name-field-news-media field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> </div> </article> </main></body></html>