Alumni Events
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations works with campus partners and volunteers to offer numerous events and activities. These will not only keep you connected to Harvey Mudd College, but will also allow you to foster relationships with fellow alumni, faculty, staff and students.
Alumni Weekend
Networking and fun await you on campus at HMC's Alumni Weekend. Events and activities will please the earliest grads and most recent alumni alike. Five-year class reunions are celebrated during the weekend, but all alumni are invited to come back to reconnect with old friends and catch up with those you wish you'd known better.
Regional Events
Stay connected with your fellow Mudders, even if campus is far away. Look for regional events in or near your local area featuring faculty and staff on the road, fellow alumni in interesting places, and opportunities to connect with parents and current students. In order to be notified about events in your area, you must have your current geographical and email addresses on file. Update your information today.
Travel/Study Program
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations offers unique travel opportunities that allow participants to explore and learn together. Trips are led by HMC faculty and other qualified guides, and range from family-style camping excursions to international voyages that reach the far corners of the globe.
For further information, contact the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at alumni@hmc.edu.
Upcoming trips
Australia Tour and Solar Eclipse, November 5-15, 2012
Professor of Physics Greg Lyzenga '75 leads this ten-day adventure, which includes stays in Sydney and Cairns, and excursions to experience snorkeling in the Great Barrier Reef, aboriginal culture in a tribal rainforest, crocodiles in the wild at Daintree National Park and (weather permitting) a total solar eclipse viewed from the Australian outback. Learn more about this exciting travel opportunity.
Annenberg Leadership and Management Speaker Series
This speaker series, supported by The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Fund for Leadership Development and sponsored by the Office of College Advancement, engages the Harvey Mudd College community in important thought and discussion about the role of leadership in the world. Events take place on campus, and RSVPs are required as space is limited.
Dr. Bruce J. Nelson '74 Speaker Series
The Bruce J. Nelson Distinguished Speaker Series has been made possible through the generosity of the family of Bruce J. Nelson '74. Nelson was a brilliant technologist and leaders, who developed the Remote Procedure Call and who, at the time of his death, was the chief science officer at Cisco Systems. The speaker series addresses global technical issues and their social, economic and political challenges. Lectures are held on campus in Galileo Hall, and are free and open to the public.
Regional Events
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• Thursday, May 17, 2012: Reception with HMC Chemistry Professors (Boston)
Gather with HMC alumni and parents for an evening of good fellowship and College updates with Gerald R. Van Hecke '61, Donald A. Strauss Professor of Chemistry, and Kerry Karukstis, Joseph B. Platt Professor of Effective Teaching and chair of the faculty.
Hear the latest news from campus and learn about developments in the academic departments, curriculum changes, undergraduate research and the new teaching and learning building.
Date: Thursday, May 17, 2012
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Legal Sea Foods--Copley Place
100 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617.266.7775
Map and directions
Click here to register for this event by Tuesday, May 15. There is no cost to attend. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. Guests are welcome.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Alumni Association Board of Governors. Email alumni@hmc.edu with questions or for more information.
• Sunday, May 20, 2012: Annular Solar Eclipse (Redding, CA)
Time: Meet up at 3:30. Eclipse is from 5:10-7:35 p.m, with the annular portion occurring at 6:30 p.m. Dinner will begin at 7:00 p.m
Location: Sundial Bridge
850 Auditorium Drive
Redding, Calif., 96001
Lake Redding Park Pavilion
2150 Benton Drive
Redding, Calif., 96003
On May 20, 2012, there will be an annular solar eclipse visible over a tiny portion of the earth's surface. Fortunately, Redding, Calif., is in the path of the eclipse. Mudders will be meeting at the Sundial Bridge at 3:30 p.m. to view and walk across this magnificent piece of art that also tells time.
We will then travel a short distance to the Lake Redding Park Pavilion at 5:00 p.m. to observe the eclipse and be treated to a barbecue dinner cooked by fellow Mudders. Make plans now to join the group.
Registration: In order for us to purchase the correct amount of food, please R.S.V.P. online no later than Friday, May 11 if you are planning to attend. Hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad and water will be provided. You are welcome to bring additional food and beverage items. Please note that park regulations prohibit us from having alcohol at this event.
Lodging: Click here for information on lodging and campgrounds in Redding.
This event is sponsored by the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Alumni Association Board of Governors. Email alumni@hmc.edu with questions or for more information.
• Saturday, July 28, 2012: Saturday in the Park with Harvey Mudd College (Chicago)
Spend the afternoon and evening of Saturday, July 28 absorbing the Chicago Fine Arts, while enjoying the company of Harvey Mudd alums, students, entering freshman and families. Come for the entire event or just a portion.
We start the day with a visit to the Art Institute of Chicago, where you will have the opportunity to visit the museum, listen to a lecture on Roy Lichtenstein and then visit the special retrospective on his works. The day then moves a block away to the lawn of Grant/Park Millennium Park.
Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, and picnic basket or you can purchase food from nearby stores and kiosks. The picnic will be followed by a concert including Beethoven's 5th Symphony performed by the Grant Park Orchestra. The evening concludes with fireworks over the lake at 10:15 pm.
Time:
1:30p - 4:30p Art Institute of Chicago
5:00p - 7:30p Picnic in Millennium Park/Grant Park
7:30p - 9:30p Grant Park concert in Millennium Park/Pritzker Pavilion
10:15p Fireworks viewing from the park
Locations:
Art Institute of Chicago
111 S. Michigan Avenue
Chicago IL 60603
DirectionsPritzker Pavillion in Millenium/Grant Park
Cost per person:
Art Institute of Chicago
Adults - $18 each
Students (14 and Over) - $12 each
Children (Under 14) – Free
Audio Tours are not included but are available for purchase at the museum.
Picnic in Grant Park
Bring your own food, wine, beverages, dessert, etc. or items can be purchased from nearby kiosks, restaurants or cafes. A partial listing will be sent to registrants. Bring your own blankets, lawn chairs, etc. Be prepared for rain if weather is threatening.
Grant Park Concert
Fireworks
Cost is free.
Parking:
Click here for parking locations, cost, and public transportation information.
Additional Information:
R.S.V.P online. Reservations including admission for attending the Art Institute must be received by Tuesday, July 3, 2012 and are not refundable after July 3, 2012.
Reservations for the Picnic, Concert & Fireworks must be received by July 23.
For those who want to make an extended weekend stay, click here for a listing of nearby hotels and attractions.
Office of Alumni and Parent Relations
Ph: 909.621.8342
Fax: 909.621.8360
alumni@hmc.edu
parents@hmc.edu
