Kati Stadum's Plans

Thursday, May 29

Class Presidents and Reunion Chairs Meeting - Reunion II

Thu, May 29, 2025 5pm to 6pm

Class presidents and reunion chairs join Alum Association staff and members of the Classes and Reunion Committee to discuss important details for Reunion 2025.

Pratt Music Hall, Room 109

Friday, May 30

Walk Down Memory Lane: Visit the Archives (Friday) - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 9am to 5pm

Visit the College Archives to see its current exhibit “Cornelia and Concrete: 100 years of Clapp Laboratory,” browse your yearbook and more, make a class button or two, get postcards of MHC images...

Dwight Hall, Basement Level

Mary Lyon Society Ice Cream Station - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 12pm to 4pm

Enjoy a sweet scoop on Mary Woolley Green courtesy of Mount Holyoke’s legacy giving society, the Mary Lyon Society.

Mary Woolley Circle

Botanic Garden Open House with Refreshments - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 1pm to 4pm

The Botanic Garden’s mission revolves around serving as a wonderfully diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond. Botanic...

Talcott Greenhouse

Campus Tours and Admission Office Open Hours - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 1pm to 4pm

Take a campus walking tour with student tour guides. Departing from the Office of Admission at 1 pm and 2:30 pm. Tours last approximately 75 minutes, and registration is not required. Attending...

Harriet Newhall Center, Office of Admission

Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab (Friday) - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 1pm to 4pm

Explore the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab. Stop by during drop-in hours (1–4 pm) or gather in the lobby at 1 or 2:30 pm for a guided tour.

Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab

Native Plants & Pollinators - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 1pm to 2pm

Connect with nature on a guided walk led by Botanic Garden Horticulturist Alison Costello, focused on the rich array of plants in the Botanic Garden’s outdoor gardens. Learn about the pollinator...

Eliot House, Main Entrance

The Geothermal Project at Mount Holyoke College - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 1pm to 1:45pm

Karla Youngblood FP'99, associate vice president for facilities management, will share about the geothermal project on campus. Learn about this once-in-a-century endeavor, which will reduce campus...

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

For Kids: Parade Palooza! - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 2pm to 5pm

Make your own signs and decorate accessories so you are ready to join the parade on Saturday!

Rooke Theatre Green

The Sycamores Friday Open House - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 2pm to 5pm

Visit and discover the former Mount Holyoke residence hall with a special exhibit of rooms as they may have existed in the 1930s through 1960s.

Sycamore House

A Walk on the (Sort of) Wild Side - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 4pm to 5pm

Several hundred acres of natural lands bordering our campus feature a variety of habitats that support a wealth of plant life. This natural environment is a valuable resource for teaching, research...

Talcott Greenhouse

Rest, Reflect & Rejuvenate - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 4pm to 5pm

Join Ju Young Hong, director of the Be Well program at Mount Holyoke, in this carved-out time to rest, reflect and rejuvenate your spirit. Meditation can help reduce stress, invoke better sleep and...

Kendall Sports & Dance Complex, Yoga Studio 2

Class of 2010 Welcome Seance

Fri, May 30, 2025 5pm to 7pm

Reconnect with classmates and rediscover the magic of Mount Holyoke at our Welcome Seance, a nod to our lore driven past and great alumnae who continue to make waves in the world. We'll gather in...

Creighton Hall, Living Room

Class of 2010 After Dark

Fri, May 30, 2025 9pm to 11pm

Join us in the common room for a lowkey evening of throwback tunes, drinks, and good company. It's the perfect way to kick off Reunion Weekend and reconnect with the friends who made your college...

Creighton Hall, Living Room

Stargazing at the Observatory - Reunion II

Fri, May 30, 2025 9pm to 10pm

The John Payson Williston Observatory is the oldest academic building on campus. Originally built in 1881 and continuously upgraded over the years, it remains a state-of-the-art facility. Join Tom...

Williston Observatory

Saturday, May 31

Alum and Friends Row - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 6:30am to 7:30am

Get ready to have fun and row! Alums, rowing friends, partners and children are welcome. You will finish in time for the parade lineup.

Mount Holyoke Community Boathouse

Campus Trees: Evolution to the Revolution and Beyond! - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 7am to 8am

Trees are fascinating and have so many stories to tell! Join Botanic Garden Director and Curator Tom Clark for a walking tour, where he will share some of these engaging stories — touching on...

Talcott Greenhouse

Parade Lineup - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 8:30am to 8:45am

Please line up by 8:45 am and don’t forget to dress in white! Parade will take place rain or shine.

Mary Lyon's Grave

Alum Parade - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 9am to 9:45am

We will begin with the traditional gathering at the Grave of Mary Lyon, where class presidents and College leadership will lay roses and laurel wreaths on the grave, followed by the singing of...

Mary Lyon's Grave

Walk Down Memory Lane: Visit the Archives (Saturday) - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 9am to 5pm

Visit the College Archives to see its current exhibit “Cornelia and Concrete: 100 years of Clapp Laboratory,” browse your yearbook and more, make a class button or two, get postcards of MHC images...

Dwight Hall, Basement Level

Association Meeting and State of the College

Sat, May 31, 2025 10am to 11:45am

In celebration of 153 years of tradition and success, Mount Holyoke College alums, graduating seniors and guests gather to honor the past and welcome the future.

Mary Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium

For Kids: Sow It Begins! - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 10am to 11:30am

Henry David Thoreau famously wrote, “I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” Indeed, gardeners of all ages experience that same...

Talcott Greenhouse, Tent

Botanical Cyanotypes Workshop: Plants, Chemistry and Creativity! - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 1pm to 2pm

Join Botanic Garden staff to create and take home one-of-a-kind botanical sun prints using light-sensitive fabric! You provide the creativity, and we’ll supply everything else, including plant...

Talcott Greenhouse, Tent

Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab (Saturday) - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 1pm to 4pm

Explore the Fimbel Maker & Innovation Lab. Stop by during drop-in hours (1–4 pm) or gather in the lobby at 1 or 2:30 pm for a guided tour

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Art Museum Highlights Tour (1) - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 1:30pm to 1:55pm

See what’s new at the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, learn about our exciting reinstallation plans for MHCAM’s upcoming 150th anniversary in fall 2026 and enjoy artwork spotlights from Student...

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Art Museum Highlights Tour (2) - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 2pm to 2:25pm

See what’s new at the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, learn about our exciting reinstallation plans for MHCAM’s upcoming 150th anniversary in fall 2026 and enjoy artwork spotlights from Student...

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Class of 2010 Meeting & In Memoriam

Sat, May 31, 2025 2pm to 3pm

Your voice matters! Join us for the class meeting to elect our next Class Board. Immediately following, we'll gather to honor and remember the classmates we've lost, celebrating their lives and the...

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

The Sycamores Saturday Open House - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 2pm to 5pm

Visit and discover the former Mount Holyoke residence hall with a special exhibit of rooms as they may have existed in the 1930s through 1960s.

Sycamore House

Class of 2010 Grandmother Tea with the Class of 1960

Sat, May 31, 2025 3pm to 4pm

A cherished tradition continues! Join us for a delightful afternoon tea with our Grandmother Class, the Class of 1960. Enjoy tea, light bites, and engaging conversation as we connect across...

Willits-Hallowell Conference Center, Smith Dining Room

Cultural Center Open Houses - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 3pm to 5pm

The below Cultural Centers are open to visitors from 3 to 5 pm on Saturday during Reunion. Eliot House Asian Center for Empowerment (15 Woodbridge St.) Betty Shabazz Cultural Center (2 Dunlap...

Greenhouse Tour - Reunion II

Sat, May 31, 2025 3pm to 4pm

Did you know that vanilla comes from an orchid? Or that cycads saw the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and are still with us today? These stories, along with many more, highlight the wealth of plant...

Talcott Greenhouse

Class of 2010 Blanchard Blast from the Past

Sat, May 31, 2025 9pm to 12am

Get ready to move! Join us in the Blanchard Great Room for an evening of dancing, drinks, and fun. Capture the memories in our photo booth and create new ones that will last until the next reunion!

Blanchard Hall, Great Room