Class of 1973 – 50th Reunion Celebration

Reunion provides alumni with the opportunity to reconnect with each other and with their alma mater. For many, it’s a reason to celebrate with lifelong friends. For others, it’s a chance to get together with classmates, many of whom they may not have seen in 50 years. Some have been back to campus to visit or attend events and activities, while others are experiencing 50 years’ worth of growth and change when they return for reunion.

This May 23 – 24, members of the Class of 1973 will have the opportunity to reconnect with former classmates and fellow alumni at their 50th Reunion. In celebration of this milestone anniversary, Reunion celebrants will be invited to join the procession during the University’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony. The class is also invited to campus for an in-person gathering and tour of campus.

“The campus may have grown by leaps and bounds since their time here, but what hasn’t changed is the great sense of community that is still shared by alumni and current students alike,” says Jeanne Marano, assistant vice president for Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement. “We are thrilled to be able to celebrate in person and have the opportunity to invite the Class of 1973 back to campus to reconnect with each other and the University.”

Members of the Class of 1973 reunion volunteer committee have been working hard to plan a memorable reunion this May. Many thanks to this fabulous team: Brenda Miller Giman, Joan Marchese, Alicia Silvestri, and Jim Wassel. They are looking forward to reconnecting and celebrating with friends and classmates. Jim Wassel encouraged all to attend, saying, “Come back – let’s be 21 one more time!”

Schedule of Activities

All alumni who graduated 50 years ago or more are encouraged to attend the celebration! Registration will open soon. Please click here to let us know if you are planning to attend and we’ll make sure you are among the first to receive the official invitation.

Tuesday, May 23

Commencement 2023 – Complimentary

11:30 a.m. Meet at the Red Hawk Parking Deck on campus, Outside Level 2
11:45 a.m. Bus departs campus promptly for Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
As graduates of the Class of 1973, you are invited to lead the midday procession of more than 2,000 candidates for baccalaureate degree conferment during the University’s 2023 Commencement Ceremony. You will be garbed in academic regalia, and be given a commemorative golden anniversary stole to keep as a memento. A light lunch will be served at Prudential prior to the Ceremony. The Commencement Ceremony begins at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, May 24

Coffee and Conversation – Complimentary from Gift Planning

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Feliciano School of Business, 1st Floor Lobby
Classmates of the 50th and 50+ classes will gather for coffee and conversation to reminisce and reconnect.

Campus Shuttle Tour – Complimentary

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Take a guided shuttle tour of campus and relive your college days as you see the many changes since your time as a student.

Class Photos – Complimentary

12:15 p.m.
Don’t miss the opportunity to smile in a group photo with your classmates.

50th Reunion Luncheon Honoring the Class of 1973

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
On campus – Feliciano School of Business,
James W. Merli Executive Conference Center, SBUS Room 140
$60.00 per person (Includes lunch, parking and a $5 contribution to The Fund for Montclair State)

Yearbook

Check out the 1973 Yearbook!

Join the Class of 1973 Reunion Committee

Join your peers, including current Committee members, Brenda Miller Giman, Joan Marchese, Alicia Silvestri, and Jim Wassel, and help plan for reunion. “The support of the reunion committee is critical to the success of the reunion celebration,” notes Marano. Members of the reunion committee will work with members of the Alumni Engagement team as well as fellow alumni to reach out to classmates and plan activities as part of the reunion celebration.

Committee members will:

• Encourage classmates to participate in the reunion
• Conduct outreach via phone or email and invite classmates back to campus
• Support the class gift in honor of your 50th anniversary and inspire others to do so
• Attend and enjoy your 50th reunion celebration!

Meetings are held monthly via Zoom.

Some photos from past reunions:

Questions?

Interested in joining your 50th Reunion Committee? Have questions? Contact Linda Kavan, associate director of Alumni Engagement, to learn more at kavanl@montclair.edu or 973-655-3323.