Friday, May 31
Friday, May 31
All Day! | Explore Campus | Everywhere!
Campus is open for you to wander and reminisce. Take a student-led tour, stock up on gear at the Big Red Store,
get lost in the stacks of the Bunn Library, or work up a sweat at the new Big Red Park!
Big Red Store Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Bunn Library Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The Hutchins Galleries: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
(Closed 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Exhibits
Uncategorized: Fortune Favors the Bold; Photography by Chi Modu '84
Views on Florence from the Collection of Philip Ellis Foster '56
Friday, May 31
10:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
THE STEPHAN ARCHIVES PRESENTS: "CANCELED CULTURE: FIRST DAY COVERS AND HISTORIC AMERICAN STAMPS"
THE STEPHAN ARCHIVES, BUNN LIBRARY
Stop by the Stephan Archives to view their latest exhibit, "Canceled Culture: First Day Covers and Historic American Stamps". One year before the Declaration of Independence was ratified by the Continental Congress, Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) was appointed the first Postmaster General for the Thirteen Colonies. Through deliberate actions and planning, Franklin helped to form the structural basis of what would eventually become the United States Postal Service. In 1847, both he and George Washington (1732-1799) were posthumously honored by having their images appear on the country's first postage stamps.
Unbeknownst to postal officials at that time, postage stamps would become an essential component of the mail system that documented and displayed numerous facets of the country’s history and culture. And, consequently, stamps would also become collectible items coveted, studied, and exhibited by The Lawrenceville School's Stamp Club.
As part of the National 250th Anniversary Celebration in 2026, The Stephan Archives is debuting a two-part exhibit on Alumni Weekend 2024 that will extend through 2026. Highlighting both the School's Stamp Club and American history, ninety-seven First Day Covers courtesy of the Mason Family will be displayed to the community in The Stephan Archives’ Reading Room.
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
John Cleve Green Luncheon
(Invite only)
ABBOTT DINING HALL
JCG members and the 50th Reunion class are invited for a special Alumni Weekend luncheon hosted by the John Cleve Green Society.
2:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Class Of 1974 Panel Discussion: What’s Next?
WOODS MEMORIAL HALL, HEELY ROOM
Join Harvey Kirk '74, John Arensmeyer '74, Alan D'Andrea '74, Mark Gabrielson '74, Pete Neuwirth '74, and Doug Simon '76 for a discussion on planning for life after retirement: financially, medically, and as entrepreneurs/investors.
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Registration
TSAI FIELD HOUSE (CHAE ATRIUM)
Check in at Registration to pick up your event tickets, name badges, and important information about the weekend.
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Back to Class: Big Red Pedagogies
with Craig Cetrulo
NOYES HISTORY CENTER, ROOM 218
Curious what a Lawrenceville class looks like today? Join Craig Cetrulo, Director of Teaching and Learning, to learn firsthand the strategies Lawrenceville teachers use to support active Harkness learning across all disciplines. Space is limited for this interactive workshop.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friends of Bill W. Meeting
JOUKOWSKY FACULTY LOUNGE, BUNN LIBRARY
3:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
Lawrence Hopewell Bike Trail Ride with Steve Laubach H'03 P'23 '27
MEET AT CHAE ATRIUM, TSAI FIELD HOUSE
The Lawrence Hopewell Bike Trail is an area treasure that goes right through campus. To our north, toward Hopewell and Princeton, one can ride through the 1,000-acre Mercer Meadows and Rosedale Park complex. To our east, one can ride past the state's largest black oak tree on the way to the Delaware and Raritan Canal that goes all the way to New Brunswick. For this ride, we'll ride to the Brearly Oak tree, the state champion black oak that is ~350 years old, and then proceed past the historic Brearly House and canal, for an approximately three to four mile round trip ride. This event is open to all steady cyclists ages 10 and up. We will provide bicycles and helmets. Bring a backpack with a water bottle and a snack.
Note, space is limited to 15 riders, to accommodate our bicycle fleet.
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Red & Black Soiree
TSAI COMMONS
Celebrate Lawrenceville and your reunion year at this All-Classes dinner, and then dance the night away! Legends Alumni and members of the 50th Reunion Class are invited to visit the Legends Lounge, directly outside of Tsai Commons, for cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and conversation during the Soiree. Please note: Children are not permitted at the Red & Black Soiree.
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Trees of Lawrenceville Tour with Elaine Mills P'05
MEET AT CHAE ATRIUM, TSAI FIELD HOUSE
Join Elaine Mills P'05, author of "Trees of Lawrenceville," for a walk around campus to learn about the School's historic trees.
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Presentation and Reception
KIRBY ARTS CENTER
Join Head of School Steve Murray and the Alumni Association Executive Committee for a presentation and reception celebrating and honoring 2024 Alumni Award Recipients.
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Campus Tours
MEET AT CHAE ATRIUM, TSAI FIELD HOUSE
Join a student tour guide for a walking tour of campus. Tour guides will be stationed near the registration desk in Tsai Field House, and tours will depart from Tsai every 15 minutes between 2:00 and 4:00 pm.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Alumni Pickelball Tournament
BIG RED PARK
The Class of 1979 invites all alumni to the brand new Big Red Park for an afternoon of pickleball. Grab your paddles for a smashing afternoon filled with serves, volleys, and maybe even a few kitchen battles. All are welcome!
Note: While we will have some paddles available, those interested in participating are encouraged to bring their own!
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Back to Class: Engineering with Shinae Park and Nicki Selan
THE GRUSS CENTER FOR ART AND DESIGN (GCAD), ROOM B10
In this class, participants will build roller coasters out of paper to learn how flexible materials give strength to structure, and build paper circuits to learn the fundamentals of how current flows. Shinae Park and Nicki Selan will also discuss the scope of the Engineering classes at Lawrenceville and show some examples of student projects.
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Class of 1964 Gathering
Members of the Class of 1964 are invited to a special class gathering in the Stephan Room.