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Reunion ’09 Retrospective
Thousands of alumni returned to campus May 22–24 to renew ties and make new friends during Reunion Weekend ’09. Browse our entire video and photo retrospective below, or jump directly to what you want to see:
VIDEOS: Reunion Highlights | Alumni Stories | Alumni Reunion Forums | Commencement Forums | Hour with the President | Baccalaureate Address | Jim Yong Kim ’82 Med. School Address
PHOTOS: Campus Dance | Alumni Field Day | Procession | Around Campus |
Class Galleries
Share your own photos too: 1974 | 1979 | 1984 | 1989 | 1994 | 1999 | 2004. To the classes ending in 5 and 0: See you next year! (May 28–30, 2010)
Reunion Highlights and Alumni Stories
Reunion Highlights [video]
Relive the excitement of Reunion Weekend events — from Campus Dance to the procession — and hear what alumni have to say about their lifelong connection to Brown.
Reunion Stories [video]
See some of the stories alumni shared with us during Reunion Weekend.
The 1968 Walkout: A Turning Point in Brown’s History [video]
Alumni who participated in the five-day demonstration in 1968 reflected on their experience, the Civil Rights Movement and how far we’ve come.
Riding the Rapids: Career Management in Today’s Economy [video]
Alumni recruiters, journalists and bloggers presented their thoughts, insights and suggestions for effective career management in these challenging times.
Cue the Music: The Role of Music in Film & Television [video]
Seasoned alumni shared their professional experiences within the music and entertainment industry and discussed the importance of music in productions.
Darwin, God, and Design - America's Continuing Problem with Evolution [video]
Is it time to replace “Darwinism” with ideas like “intelligent design?” Kenneth Miller ’70, professor of biology, assessed the state of this conflict in America today.
Crisis: Policies to Strengthen a Troubled Economy [video]
The Obama administration is implementing new policies to address the economic crisis. This panel discussed the current state of the U.S. economy and prospects for recovery.
Equity and Excellence in Urban Education: Alumni Innovation and Leadership [video]
Our country struggles with continuing gaps in educational opportunity and achievement. Brown alumni discussed these issues and innovative approaches.
Alumni Hour with the President [video]
On May 23, 2009, President Ruth J. Simmons discussed the Plan for Academic Enrichment and her vision for Brown.
Baccalaureate Commencement Address [video]
On May 23, 2009, Fareed Zakaria gave his address, “Living a Global Life,” in the Meeting House of the First Baptist Church.
Alpert Medical School Commencement Address [video]
On May 24, 2009, Dr. Jim Yong Kim ’82, M.D. delivered his addresss, "What Can Doctors Do?," to the largest graduating class from the Medical School.
Campus Dance [photo gallery]
Alumni danced the night away on May 22 at the oldest and best-loved Reunion/Commencement tradition.
Commencement Procession [photo gallery]
The walk through the Van Wickle Gates, one of Brown’s oldest and greatest traditions, brought together the entire Brown community on May 24.
Alumni Field Day [photo gallery]
Reunion classes from the 5th through the 35th caught up with friends under their class tents on May 23, with a wide variety of activities for adults and children alike.
Around Campus [photo gallery]
Providence and the Brown campus come alive during Reunion Weekend.
5th Reunion - 20th Reunion [photo gallery]
25th Reunion - 45th Reunion [photo gallery]
50th Reunion - 75th Reunion [photo gallery]
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