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Come revel in this year's theme of "PrinceTunes" and celebrate the joy of music with good food and the cheerful company of fellow alumni during Reunions 2010, May 27-30. If you are wondering what sorts of things are happening on Campus during Reunions Weekend and if you could possibly keep busy enough, then be sure to check out the list below of APGA's events as well as a few of the other general activities that are taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Note that a complete list of all general activities will be included in your packet when you register or check-in on Campus. The "APGA PrinceTunes Weekend" party begins with an opening reception Friday evening in the APGA tent next to Whig Hall. Recharge your intellectual batteries beyond evening news sound bites at the Alumni-Faculty Forum. Have lunch and be entertained on Saturday before marching in the P-RADE and then cool off at the "Tribute to Teaching" reception in the Ichan Atrium before dinner with mystery guests in the APGA tent. The spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night is always a hit!
- APGA Reunions Committee
 REGISTRATION Princeton graduate alumni and their families can register onsite at APGA Headquarters in Whig Hall.
2010 APGA Headquarters will be located in Whig Hall, Oakes Lounge. The APGA Student Crew will be available to assist alumni with check-in, onsite registration, APGA apparel pick-up, Graduate College housing, and a variety of other Reunion-related activity. 2010 APGA Reunion registration will take place at APGA Headquarters in Whig Hall, Oakes Lounge during the following days and times: If you have questions regarding APGA Reunion registration, please email apga@princeton.edu or call 609-258-2742. APGA 2010 Reunion Events at a Glance
APGA Welcome Reception with visit from Princeton University President Shirley Tilghman Fireworks start at 9:15pm Alumni-Faculty Forum (see below) Friday and Saturday, May 28-29, 2010 Community Service Opportunities during APGA Reunions APGA 2010 REUNIONS HOUSING OPTIONS: Note that local hotels take advantage of the Reunions at Princeton and raise their rates accordingly. The best hotels local to Princeton University had rooms available at more than $450 last year. The rates negotiated by APGA (see below) are thus very favorable. NEIGHBORING HOTELS: The APGA has arranged for limited hotel room blocks during Reunions -- please call the numbers listed directly and mention "Association of Princeton Graduate Alumni" or "APGA" to get the negotiated rates: Book by March 15 at the Courtyard by Marriott Cranbury South Brunswick, 420 Forsgate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512; (877) 301-8486 or (609) 655-9950 $109/night for rooms with king+sofa bed or two double beds. Free Internet access Book by March 27 at the Marriott Princeton Hotel & Conference Center at Forrestal, 100 College Road East, Princeton, NJ 08540; (609) 452-7800 $269/night for single or double Internet access charge: $9.95/night For both hotels, available nights: May 27, 28, 29, and 30 Check-in time is 3 pm and check-out time is 12 pm. Complimentary self-parking. GRADUATE COLLEGE: A limited number of single occupancy rooms will be available at the New Graduate College (GC) through the Graduate Alumni Relations Office. Housing at the Graduate College can be requested through the online registration site. Alumni may reserve a single occupancy New GC room for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night of Reunions Weekend for $115 for all three nights. Alumni can reserve more than one room to accommodate guests. A limited number of rooms are available for the weekend. A continental breakfast will be provided from 8:30-9:30am on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in the Breakfast Room at the Graduate College for guests staying at the GC. Check out is between 8am-11am in the OGC Common Room on Sunday, May 30. During the check-in process, more details will be provided to those alumni rooming at the GC. APGA Jacket Can you picture yourself in an APGA jacket at Reunions and other University events? Hurry up and order by March 1 to guarantee delivery in time for Reunions. Just click on the jacket below to get started.  APGA Reunions T-Shirts
Alumni Faculty-Forums Reunions are not just about celebrating, T-Shirts, music and good food however. The Alumni-Faculty Forum series offer a unique insight into the issues of our time. These are panel discussions held annually utilizing distinguished Princeton Graduate & Undergraduate Alumni and Faculty who are world-renown experts in the chosen forum discussion topic. The 2010 Alumni Faculty-Forum panel topics are listed below: Friday May 28, 2010 9:15am Journalism in the Age of New Media Themes for the Congressional Elections What is the Next Chapter in the Health-Care Debate? 10:30am Perspectives on the Next Pandemic Innovation in K-12 Education New Directions in Social Media 2:30pm Has the Sports Industry lost its way... and its Fan Base? A Decade of Controversy and Scandal Greening Technologies for the Future The Impact of Technology on Cultural Institutions Saturday, May 29, 2010 9:15am Trends in Investing Today Prospects for Afghanistan/Pakistan The Impact of Popular Culture on Young Children 10:30am Civil Liberties in the Obama Adminisitration The Financial Crisis: Recovery or Not? Changing the Role of the the USA on the Global Stage: What's Next for a Superpower? See following Princeton University website link for further info: http://alumni.princeton.edu/main/goinback/reunions/reunions_2010/events/
TIGER CAMP YWCA Princeton 2010 TIGER CAMP Friday, May 28, 2010, Saturday, May 29, 2010 Tiger Camp is a two‐night
program designed to offer your child a safe, fun and caring environment while
you are able to enjoy your reunion! The YWCA Princeton offers quality childcare. Tiger Camp employees must
pass a thorough screening process, which includes criminal background and
reference checks, as well as six hour childcare training. The training covers,
but is not limited to, security issues, food allergies, developmental teaching,
emergency procedures, recreational games and activities and most importantly,
basic first aid. The YWCA also maintains an age‐appropriate staff to children
ratio throughout the event. Children will be placed in groups according to
their age as follows: Infants and Toddlers (0‐2 years) ‐ Nassau Presbyterian Church Pre‐School (3‐5 years) ‐ Nassau Presbyterian Church School Age Children (6‐12 years) ‐ Dillon Gym Option A: Friday and Saturday: 6:00 p.m. until midnight (dinner served) Option B: Friday: 6:00 p.m. until midnight (dinner served) Option C: Saturday: 6:00 p.m. until midnight (dinner served) Early Bird Registration (before March 31, 2010) @ $160 for 2 nights or $ 90 per night Late Registration (from April 1 to April 30, 2010) @ $195 for 2 nights or $110 per night Registration after May 1, 2010 (based on staff availability) @ $140 per night See following website link for further info: http://alumni.princeton.edu/main/goinback/reunions/reunions_2010/tiger_camp/ Singles Mingle Come
to the Second Annual Singles Mingle event sponsored by the Class of 1980
and other classes Friday night of Reunions Weekend. Meet single
Princeton undergraduates and graduate alumni, as well as
single faculty of Princeton University. All affiliated Princeton University alumni groups welcome -- A4P, ABPA, ALPA, and Fun for Reunions BTGALA. Date: Friday night, 8:30pm, May 28th Location: Chancellor Green (the old Pub) ReunionsMobile ReunionsMobile (see following website): http://m.princeton.edu/ Throughout Reunions, attendees can access helpful information such as scheduled events, campus shuttle routes, and hotel bus schedules on a web-enabled phone NOTE: The Chair of the APGA Reunions Committee for 2009-10 is Larry Chapoy *69. Address any questions or comments to him at reunions@apga.reuniontechnologies.com. Website updated April 10, 2010. |
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