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Class of 1968 50-Year Reunion

An important milestone is coming up for you: five decades since you donned your cap and gown and participated in Ivy Cutting. This year you can participate in Ivy Cutting again — but this time as an honored guest to be inducted into the Founders Circle.

Founders at Ivy Cutting

Prepare to use this very special class reunion to “reconnect and reflect.” This all-day event on Friday, June 8, 2018 is a celebration of that most unique of all Seattle Pacific reunions, the milestone gathering when a 50-year class is inducted into the Founders Circle.

You will begin your day by witnessing this year’s Ivy Cutting, and then your day will include a group photo, campus tour, time to reacquaint with old friends and meet new ones, and both lunch and dinner. Just before dinner, Alumni Director Bryan Jones will conduct the 50-Year Ring presentation of pins and certificates.

Look for your invitation in early spring 2018.

We can use your help …

If you would like to be on the planning committee or can help in any fashion (including at the event), please contact the Alumni Office at alumni@spu.edu or 206-281-2586.

Schedule of events

Friday, June 8

8:45–9:15 a.m.

Registration

Register and pick up name tags at the Student Union Building in Tiffany Loop. Look for the banners welcoming the Class of ’67. Coffee and rolls will be served in the Pacific Collegium Room (also in the SUB). Grand marshals will meet you in Tiffany Loop and escort you to a reserved section for the Ivy Cutting ceremony at 9:15 a.m.

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Ivy Cutting

Ivy Cutting ceremony in Tiffany Loop (in case of inclement weather, Royal Brougham Pavilion).

11:30 a.m. 

Group Photo in Tiffany Loop (Peterson Hall).

11:45–1 p.m.

Lunch in the Gazebo Room (in the SUB).

1–3:45 p.m. 

You have two options:

  • Fellowship and free time. Coffee and snacks are available in the Pacific Collegium Room (in the SUB).
  • Optional tours. Includes campus gardens (meet in the SUB Gazebo Room) and University Archives (meet in the Ames Library).
4:30–5 p.m.

“50-Year Ring” Presentation

Upper Gwinn Commons. You will be welcomed into the Founders Circle, with presentation of pins and certificates.

5–6 p.m.

Dinner in Upper Gwinn Commons.

6–7 p.m.

Reconnect and Reflect

Classmates share memories of the past and vision for the future.

Honor Your 50-Year Reunion

Your 50-Year Reunion is a proud milestone, and because it’s one of a kind, please consider making a gift to SPU in tribute. You can honor your class and the alma mater you love in a special way by making a reunion year donation today. When you do, you demonstrate how much you value the education you received at Seattle Pacific University. Boost your reunion class giving rate during your reunion year. Thank you for helping our students realize their dreams of a quality Christian higher education.