Reunion Weekend 2012
June 1–3, 2012
For class years ending in 2 or 7.
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Friday, June 1 |
Saturday, June 2 |
Sunday, June 3 |
Hotel
Registration
Register online
(note: you can complete the online form and submit it with a check if you prefer - instructions are on the payment page)
Schedule of Events
*Events marked with an asterisk denote University-sponsored events for all UR alumni. All other events are sponsored by the School of Law.
Friday, June 1
Law Reunion Check-in and Hospitality Lounge
1:30–7 p.m.
Pick up your registration materials, event tickets, and a campus parking pass in the School of Law foyer
Reunion Golf Tournament*
9 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. shotgun start
Country Club of Virginia, 709 S. Gaskins Road, Richmond, Va.
Cost: $160 per person (advance registration required)
Cosponsored by the Board of Trustees and the University of Richmond Alumni Association Board of Directors, the golf outing includes 18 holes of golf (greens fee and cart), lunch, and refreshments on the Tuckahoe Creek course. Sign up as an individual or with your own foursome.
"Where Did Freedom Come From?" Alumni College Session with Dr. Edward L. Ayers*
2–3 p.m.
Jepson Hall
Cost: no charge (advance registration requested)
Everyone knows that the end of slavery emerged from the American Civil War, but exactly how that happens remains a subject of debate and mystery 150 years later. This talk will offer some new ways of thinking about this question at the heart of our nation's history. This program is sponsored by the President's Office and presented by Dr. Edward L. Ayers, president of the University of Richmond.
Alumni Barbecue on Lakeview Lane*
5:30–8 p.m.
Lakeview Lane
Cost: $20 for adults, $10 for children under 12, no charge for children under 3 (advance registration required)
Alumni and guests are invited to a barbecue dinner on Lakeview Lane.
School of Law Reception Hosted by the Law School Association
6:30–8:30 p.m.
School of Law Atrium
Cost: no charge on or before April 30, $20 on or after May 1 (advance registration required)
The Law School Association invites reunion celebrants to a reception with Dean Wendy Collins Perdue and members of the Richmond Law faculty.
Class Events–Friday
Several classes have chosen to host class events following the School of Law Reception, after the dinner on Saturday night, or on Sunday morning. Events are pay-your-own-way.
If you do not see an event for your class, please check back for updates. The classes of 1987 and 1997 encourage classmates to attend the Saturday evening dinner, where celebrants will be seated by class year.
- Class of 1962: 5:30–6:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception at Salisbury Country Club, 13620 West Salisbury Road, Midlothian, Va.
- Class of 1967: 9 p.m. Dessert Reception at the home of Irv and Rhona Blank (address and directions will be distributed prior to Reunion and will be available at check-in tables during the weekend)
- Class of 1972: 9 p.m. The Hard Shell Bellgrade, 11400 W. Hugenot Road, Midlothian, Va.
- Class of 1992: 9 p.m. The Tavern, 7710-F Patterson Avenue, Richmond, Va.
- Class of 2007: 9 p.m. BlackFinn Restaurant & Saloon, 1001 Haxall Point, Richmond, Va.
*Events marked with an asterisk denote University-sponsored events for all UR alumni. All other events are sponsored by the School of Law.
Saturday, June 2
Law Reunion Check-in and Hospitality Lounge
10 a.m.–noon
Pick up your registration materials, event tickets, and a campus parking pass in the School of Law foyer
Morning Yoga*
9–10 a.m.
Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness
Cost: no charge (advance registration required)
All alumni and guests are invited to start their morning off with a yoga class in the Weinstein Center for Recreation and Wellness. This class is designed for any level of student from beginner to advanced.
Law School Tours
10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., or 11:30 a.m.
Meet in the School of Law Foyer
Cost: no charge (advance registration requested)
Recent renovations graced the law school with an upgraded Moot Court Room, brand new Down Under (open meeting space for students), and even a classroom in the Law Library. Enjoy a student-led tour of the School of Law before or after breakfast with the dean.
Meet and Greet with Dean Wendy Collins Perdue
10:30 a.m.–noon
School of Law Atrium and Stamp Patio
Cost: no charge (advance registration required)
Dean Wendy Collins Perdue invites reunion celebrants to join her for a light continental breakfast in an open house format. Whether you're a fellow civil procedure buff, want to learn more about Dean Perdue's plans for the future at Richmond Law, or just want to enjoy a cup of coffee with the dean, she looks forward to spending time with you.
University of Richmond Alumni Association Picnic*
Noon–2 p.m.
Lakeview Lane (rain or shine)
Cost: no charge (advance registration required)
Join all reunion class members for a picnic on Lakeview Lane. This celebration features picnic fare, beverages, children's activities, and games with members of the football team and the men's and women's basketball teams. This event is sponsored by the University of Richmond Alumni Association (URAA).
John Marshall Scholars Reunion Lunch
Noon–1:30 p.m.
School of Law, Room L-30 (inside the library)
Cost: no charge (advance registration required)
Attire: business casual
Alumni of the John Marshall Schoalrs Program are invited to join Justice Elizabeth B. Lacy and Judge Hannah Lauck, John Marshall Professors of Judicial Studies, and current John Marshall Scholars for a reunion luncheon.
School of Law Reunion Dinner at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
6:30–9 p.m.
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Va.
Cost: $50 on or before April 30, $75 on or after May 1 (advance registration required)
Attire: business or cocktail
Parking: complimentary parking in the museum parking deck
Join your classmates for a cocktail reception and reunion celebration dinner overlooking the Sculpture Garden at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. Alumni and guests will be seated by class year at dinner.
Class Events–Saturday
Several classes have chosen to host class events following the School of Law Reception, after the dinner on Saturday night, or on Sunday morning. Events are pay-your-own-way.
If you do not see an event for your class, please check back for updates. The classes of 1987 and 1997 encourage classmates to attend the Saturday evening dinner, where celebrants will be seated by class year.
- Class of 1982: 10 p.m. After-party at the home of George and Marty Parrish (address and directions will be distributed prior to Reunion and will be available at check-in tables during the weekend)
- Class of 2002: 10 p.m. After-party (location TBA)
*Events marked with an asterisk denote University-sponsored events for all UR alumni. All other events are sponsored by the School of Law.
Sunday, June 3
Reunion Weekend Brunch with Tax and Estate Planning Advice*
9:30–11 a.m.
Jepson Alumni Center
Cost: no charge (advance registration required)
The 112th Congress passed The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010. To discuss the changes that may affect you and your family, join Farhad Aghdami, chair of the tax department at Williams Mullen. Mr. Aghdami focuses his practice on business succession planning, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and structuring, and wealth transfer planning and preservation. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Richmond Law
Protestant Worship Service*
11–11:45 a.m.
Cannon Memorial Chapel, University of Richmond
No registration required
The Office of the Chaplaincy will lead a worship service in Cannon Chapel, which will include hymns, scripture, prayers, and a sermon. A time of remembrance for those from the reunion classes who have passed away will be included. The Reverend Craig Kocher, university chaplain, will preside.
*Events marked with an asterisk denote University-sponsored events for all UR alumni. All other events are sponsored by the School of Law.
Reunion Headquarters Hotel
Hotel Accommodations at The Westin Richmond are available to University of Richmond alumni at special rates during Reunion Weekend. Located at 6631 West Broad Street, The Westin is only a short 3.3 miles from the University of Richmond campus. We encourage you to make your reservations as early as possible at westin.com/richmond or (888) 627-7786. Be sure to ask for the University of Richmond Reunion rate.
