The Class of 1961 will hold its 50-year reunion on Friday, October 28, 2011, as part of Homecoming Weekend on the UW campus. Come back to campus, reminisce with friends and former classmates, and catch up on everything going on at the University of Washington.

Relive your college days and create new memories. Take a special tour of Husky stadium and enjoy a chance to talk with current students. Then reconnect and reminisce about all things purple and gold at the evening's Reunion Dinner.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28

Husky Stadium Tour & Discussion with Students
Members of the Class of 1961, join us for a unique tour of the UW athletic facilities! We'll gather at Conibear Shellhouse for coffee at 8:30 a.m., and then speak with current students and UW Professor Geology Stan Chernicoff about their projects and UW experience before beginning our tour of Husky Stadium at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person. (Add more information about speaker)
- View a map of the location

Denny Hall Bell Ringing
Please join Evans School Dean Emeritus Brewster Denny and his family at the annual Denny Hall Bell Ringing to mark Dean Denny’s 50th year of ringing the bell. This historic event will take place on Friday, October 28th at 4 p.m. (tentative) at Denny Hall. Gather outside of Denny Hall to hear Dean Denny ring the ceremonial Denny Hall bell, then join the Evans School--which marks its 50th anniversary this year--for a brief reception with the Denny family serving up some anniversary cake for all.  Please check the reunion website for the exact event time.

Engineering Alumni Only
Join fellow classmates and Dean Matt O'Donnell for lunch at the UW Club. After lunch, go "behind the scenes" and see innovation at its finest with an engineering lab tour.
- More information and online registration

Reunion Dinner

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29

Homecoming Football Game vs. Arizona
It's Washington vs. Arizona in the UW's annual Homecoming game. Don your purple and gold and cheer on the Dawgs as they battle the Wildcats for Pac-12 bragging rights.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30

Purple and Gold Luncheon
The Purple & Gold Society is a University of Washington Alumni Association club for alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more. If your class has celebrated its 50-year reunion or is going to this fall, please join us for our luncheon.
- More information and online registration

Class Gift

The "Centennial Class" will create both a historical recognition wall honoring class gifts in the new HUB (opening 2013) and a scholarship to support students who have served in the armed forces.

Help ensure a lasting legacy for the Class of 1961 by making a gift today.

Call for 1961 Memorobilia

We are collecting memorabilia from our time at the UW to display on the day of the event. Please send items to Chantal Carrancho by September 21 at 4333 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Campus Box 359508, Seattle, WA 98195. All items will be returned.

Submit a Class Note to Columns Magazine

Tell us what major events have happened in your life: grandchildren, retirement, advanced degrees, etc. Send an email to columns@uw.edu.

Accomodations

If you are traveling to Seattle for your 50-Year Reunion, the following hotels are close to campus. UWAA members receive discounted rates at Hotel Deca, University Inn and the Watertown Hotel.

Hotel Deca
4507 Brooklyn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Reservations: 800-899-0251

Silver Cloud Inn
5036 25th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Reservations: 800-205-6940

University Inn
4140 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Reservations: 800-733-3855 or 206-632-5055

Watertown
4242 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Reservations: 866-944-4242 or 206-826-4242