We are excited to welcome back the Class of 1974 to campus to celebrate a memorable 50th Reunion Celebration May 16-18, 2024.
The reunion committee would like to include your photograph(s) in a slideshow presentation during your 50th reunion celebrations on May 16-18, 2024. Please send a digital copy of your photo(s) to Charlie Powell (cpowell@washjeff.edu) or Denise Spinnenweber (dspinnenweber@washjeff.edu) as soon as possible to be included. We welcome your personal photograph(s) of social events, campus buildings, celebrations, athletics, previous reunions or anything else you believe your classmates would enjoy reminiscing about.
Schedule of Events
Please note that event details may be subject to change. Please check back for the most up-to-date information regarding your reunion celebration, including event locations.
Thursday, May 16, 2024
6 p.m.: Welcome Reception | Olin Fine Arts Center
Friday, May 17, 2024
10 a.m.: Library Archive Tour | Clark Family Library
Noon.: Lunch & Learn | John A. Swanson Science Center, Salvitti Atrium
2 p.m.: Campus Tour | Departing from the John A. Swanson Science Center
5:30 p.m.: Cocktail Reception & Class Photo | Ballroom, Rossin Campus Center
7 p.m.: Reunion Dinner | Ballroom, Rossin Campus Center
Saturday, May 18, 2024
8:15 a.m.: Buffet Breakfast | Jerry L. Morrow Alumni Suite, Salvitti Family Gymnasium
9:15 a.m.: Preparation and Line-up for Commencement Processional
Jerry L. Morrow Alumni Suite, Salvitti Family Gymnasium
10 a.m.: Commencement & Induction into the Presidential Guard | James David Ross Family Recreation Center
Luncheon immediately following Commencement | TECH Center
Hotel Accommodations
A block of rooms has been reserved for you and your classmates at a discounted rate of $129 per night at the Fairfield by Marriott, 451 Racetrack Road, Washington, PA 15301. To reserve your room, click here or call 724-223-5555 and reference W&J 1974 50th Reunion.
Reserve your room by Monday, April 1, 2024, to take advantage of this special rate!
Class of 1974 50th Reunion Committee
Duncan Forsyth, Phi Kappa Psi
Susan Kepler, Independent
Tim Mains, Kappa Sigma
Louise Kirkpatrick Ross, Independent
Pete Ross, Alpha Tau Omega
Conrad Tselepis, Lambda Chi Alpha
Pete Wilson, Delta Tau Delta
If you are
interested in assisting in planning the celebration by serving on your
reunion committee, please contact Charlie Powell at 724-250-3335 or cpowell@washjeff.edu.
The Class of 1974 is proud to announce the creation of W&J’s first-ever endowed fund to support every student as an emerging professional, capable of mastering interpersonal and technical competencies to ensure career success. By supporting The Class of 1974 Endowed Fund - Center for Professional Pathways, you can provide exceptional opportunities for students to discern their interests, sharpen their skills, and pursue their long-term dreams.
Income from The Class of 1974 Endowed Fund - Center for Professional Pathways, will provide financial support for, but not limited to, in-person and online services that include Handshake, providing online access to full-time, part-time, internship, work-study, and summer job opportunities; Big Interview, a practice and mock-interviewing platform; and Focus2Career, a career exploration platform.
You can choose to fund a gift through outright cash gifts, securities, through a simple bequest, or through a combination of these options. If you would like to support The Class of 1974 Center for Professional Pathways Endowed Fund or to learn more, please contact Charlie Powell, leadership annual giving & alumni engagement officer, at 724-250-3335 or cpowell@washjeff.edu. You may also make your gift online by clicking HERE.
What have you been up to?
In
preparation for our Class of 1974 50th Reunion Celebration, May 16-18, 2024, your classmates would like to know what's been going on
in your life. Even if you are unable to join us for the festivities,
please fill out the questionnaire to be included in the Class of 1974 50th Reunion Booklet.
Click here to fill out the Reunion Book Questionnaire >
By completing the Reunion Book
Questionnaire you agree to allow the W&J Office of Alumni Engagement
to print the information to share with classmates. Everyone who submits
information will receive a copy of the printed booklet. Please note
that submissions will be edited for style and length.
Please complete the Reunion Book Questionnaire and send a current photo to alumni@washjeff.edu by Friday, April 19, 2024, for inclusion in the booklet.
Questions about the Class of 1974 50th Reunion Celebration? Contact Charlie Powell, leadership annual giving & alumni engagement officer, at 724-250-3335 or cpowell@washejff.edu.