Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009
June 10-14, 2009

 

Frequently Asked Questions

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Registration---Lodging---Children---Food & Beverage---Arrival---General

 

REGISTRATION
When will I start hearing about the reunion?
You should have already started to hear about the reunion from your classmates and through the request for updated information from the Alumni Relations Office. In mid-March you will receive more detailed information and materials which include a registration form and a tentative schedule of events. This information will also be available online at http://www.depauw.edu/alumni/arw/index.asp.

It is not my class reunion year. May I still attend?
Of course! While we celebrate specific milestones, everyone is invited back to campus for the event. While we don't send registration materials to non-reunion years to save time and money, you can access this information and other valuable information online at http://www.depauw.edu/alumni/arw/index.asp.

When will I receive my registration materials?
You will receive the tentative schedule along with instructions on how to register in Mid-March.

What is the registration deadline?
The registration deadline is Friday, May 15, 2009.

May I register to attend the reunion after the May 15th registration deadline?
Since DePauw's Alumni Reunion Weekend is well-attended every year and space may be limited based on the anticipated size of the class for specific functions, individual tickets to meal events may not be available after the registration deadline. In addition, we must provide final meal expectations to our onsite caterer at least three weeks prior to reunion weekend to ensure that the quality of the service meets desired expectations. Meal tickets may be available on an individual event basis upon registration on campus. However, availability is given on a first-come, first-serve basis and quantities are limited. We cannot guarantee meal tickets or accommodations for alumni who register after the registration deadline or who arrive on campus without a reservation will be available.

May I cancel my registration and obtain a refund?
Refund requests made prior to Friday, May 29, 2009 will be handled by the Alumni Relations Office at (877) 658-ALUM. After May 30, 2009, refund requests will not be granted due to any circumstance.

Is there a registration fee?
The registration fee collected per adult helps to cover various expenses (table and chair rentals, printing and postage, additional security, custodial and other labor overtime and general entertainment) of the weekend. There are also several general events for which there is no additional charge. For alumni celebrating their 50th Reunion (1959), the registration fee is $25 per adult. For all other reunion years, the cost is $20 per adult. The registration fee is waived for children under 18 years of age.

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LODGING
Can I stay in my fraternity/sorority?
Individual House Corporations/Boards determine who can stay in the Greek living units during Reunion Weekend. Please check with your fraternity or sorority for additional information.

What is the cost of lodging in student living units?
Rooms are $22 per person, per night. Innkeepers and Indiana sales tax will be assessed. Children under 12 with sleeping bags are not charged. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in order to stay in University housing.

What class years have been assigned to what student living units?
Reunion classes will be housed together in residence halls as space permits. Complete your Alumni Reunion Weekend Registration Form as soon as available to ensure that you are housed with classmates.

5th and 15th Reunion Classes................................................................Mason Hall (AC)
10th and 20th Reunion Classes..............................................................Lucy Rowland Hall (AC)
25th and 30th Reunion Classes .............................................................Longden Hall (AC)
35th and 40th Reunion Class .................................................................Bishop Roberts (AC)
45th Reunion Class ................................................................................Hogate Hall (AC)
50th Reunion Class ................................................................................Humbert Hall (AC)
55th, 60th, 65th, 70th and 75th Reunion Classes...................................Hogate Hall (AC)
Alumni Board of Directors .....................................................................Rector Village (AC)

To whom do I direct specific rooming requests?
Please include any special room requests on your registration form. Most rooms have two single beds. In most cases you will have a roommate. If you want to room with a particular person, please indicate the name of that person in the space provided on the Alumni Reunion Weekend Registration Form. Although the registration deadline is May 16th, all special rooming requests must be submitted by May 1st and all interested parties must be registered at that time.

Arrangements for special group room requests may be made for a block of rooms for a group. Indicate on your registration form the name of the group with which you wished to be housed. One member of the group should submit a separate page listing all of the names of the people in the group and the group name with their registration form. These special requests also must be submitted by May 1st to abattin@depauw.edu and on all group members registration forms. Again, all interested parties must be registered at the time of the request.

I am staying in a student living unit. What items will be provided and what should I bring?
Please click here to view this information.

What lodging is available off campus?
For a list of local lodging in and around Greencastle, visit our Local Lodging page. There is a waiting list at the Walden Inn and Conference Center.

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CHILDREN
Can children attend with me?
Alumni Reunion Weekend is family friendly, so we hope you'll bring everyone to campus with you. Your children will love seeing the place they've heard so much about, and there will be activities for all ages.

What is Camp DPYou?
Detailed information about Camp DPYou can be found by clicking here.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE
I have special dietary requirements. Will food options be available at all of the events?
When we or the class reunion volunteers plan the menus, we make every effort to provide great tasting food that offers a good variety. Vegetarian or vegan items may be served at meals, if requested in advance. However, please keep in mind that many of our event venues do not have kitchens, therefore special dietary restrictions not communicated in advance cannot be accommodated. In addition, we are unable to accommodate for meal preferences such as low-carb, low-sodium diets, etc. If you have a serious food allergy or a physician-mandated dietary requirement, please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (877) 658-ALUM for notification.

Do I need to sign up for meal events in advance?
As with housing, it is necessary for us to plan for your arrival well in advance of the weekend to ensure your needs are met. All event requests must be submitted to the Alumni Relations Office by the registration deadline of May 15, 2009. Individual tickets to meal events may not be available after the registration deadline. Event tickets may be available on an individual event basis upon registration on campus. However, availability is given on a first-come, first-serve basis and quantities are limited. We cannot guarantee event tickets or accommodations for alumni who register after the registration deadline or who arrive on campus without a reservation will be available. There will be no ticket sales at the door for advance purchase events, including class lunches and reunion dinners.

If I want to eat off campus, what options are available?
Whether you are seeking fast food, a home-cooked meal, or a favorite item from one of the old haunts, there are many options available. Please click here for a list of options.

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ARRIVAL
I am flying into Indianapolis International Airport. Will there be shuttle service available?
Limited shuttle service is available to and from the Indianapolis International Airport for $50 roundtrip. The shuttle schedule will be developed in May after requests have been received. The deadline for requests is May 16, 2009. Please contact the Alumni Relations Office at (877) 658-ALUM to request this service and provide your flight arrangements.

Where do I go when I arrive on campus?
Make your first stop on campus the Memorial Student Union Building lobby to receive your residence hall room assignment, room keys and all reunion weekend registration materials. Your residence hall room key may be picked up or returned at any time between Wednesday, June 10 at 1 p.m. and Sunday, June 14 at noon.

When can I arrive on campus?
Activities for the 50th Reunion begin on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 1 p.m. with the opening of registration and the 50th Reunion Hospitality Suite in Humbert Hall. There are no activities planned before registration opens at 1 p.m. and you will be unable to register prior to the opening of the registration table. For all other class years, general registration begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 12th.

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GENERAL
What should I wear?
Although dress is fairly casual for the weekend, class reunion lunches and dinners may vary. If you have a question about appropriate dress for these events, please contact one of your class reunion volunteers. A list of all class pages can be found by clicking here.

Where should I park while on campus? Will I need a parking permit?
Alumni and guests may park in any legal parking space on campus. Click here for a campus parking map. No parking permits are needed during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Cars parked illegally (i.e. in a fire lane, in a handicapped parking space without a pass, etc.) may be ticketed, however, by campus security. Please note, the city ordinances are in effect for street parking.

What if I have additional questions? Who do I contact?
lf you have any further questions about Alumni Reunion Weekend, please write, call, fax or email:
DePauw University Office of Alumni Relations
411 E. Seminary St.
Greencastle, IN 46135-0031
Toll free: (877) 658-ALUM (2586)
Fax:(765) 658-4041
E-mail: alumnioffice@depauw.edu

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