Alumni Weekend 2006
Make plans to join your fellow classmates for Alumni Weekend 2006. The weekend will feature exciting and timely panel discussions; gatherings for the law school community of alumni, faculty, and students; special recognition of volunteers; Stanford v. Arizona (a football game); and more!
Schedule at a Glance
| Thursday, October 12 | ||
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Dean’s Gala
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| Friday, October 13 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open
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| 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. |
Breakfast
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| 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
"Designs That Make a Difference: From the Classroom to the Third World" Cosponsored by Stanford Law School and the Stanford Alumni Association |
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| 11:30 to 1:00 p.m. |
Alumni Luncheon
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| 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. |
"From One L to The Firm: Legal Fiction and Legal Reality in the American Mind"
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| 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. |
Reception for Alumni and Students of Color
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| 3:15 to 4:30 p.m |
Classes without Quizzes, Part I
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| 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. |
Volunteer Leadership Summit
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| 4:45 to 6:00 p.m. |
Classes without Quizzes, Part II
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| 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. |
Alumni Reception
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| Saturday, October 14 | ||
| 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Open
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| 9:00 to 11:15 a.m. |
"Anxious Times: Seeing Beyond a World of Perpetual Threats" Hosted by President John L. Hennessy
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| 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. |
Tailgate Party
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| 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. |
Stanford vs. University of Arizona Football Game
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Reunion Dinners
Classes of 1951, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996 and 2001 |
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| 6:30 p.m. |
Reunion Dinner
Class of 1956 |
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| Sunday, October 15 | ||
| Free Day |
Gather informally with classmates
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Class-Specific Events
Below is an overview of reunion specific events during Alumni Weekend 2006. Check back frequently for more complete event information.
Class of 1961
Cocktail Reception at the Home of Bonnie and Marvin Siegel
Friday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
Start your evening at the Alumni Reception, then head over to the Siegels' home for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Alumni are welcome to bring their families!
$45/per person
Class of 1966
Dinner at the Home of Richard Thesing
Friday, October 13, 6:30 p.m
All class members are cordially invited to start the weekend festivities in style with a casual dinner celebration and cocktails at the Thesing home.
$60/per person
Class of 1971
BBQ and Festivities at the Baylands Nature Interpretive Center
2775 Embarcadero Road, Palo Alto
Friday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
After reconnecting with the law school community on campus, please join the class for a casual gathering featuring dinner, drinks and entertainment provided by your classmates in a lovely outdoor setting.
$35/Adult, $20/Child
Class of 1971
Panel: "The Impact of the Legal Process"
Room 190, Stanford Law School
Saturday, October 14, 12:00 p.m.
After grabbing lunch at the Tailgate Party, join classmates Helen Baumann, Marshall Goldberg, Annie Gutierrez, Bill Kroener, Marnie Ryan, Jenik Radon, and Rick West, as they share aspects of their work and how the legal process has guided their careers.
Class of 1971
Memorial Service
Moot Court Room, Stanford Law School
Saturday, October 14, 5:30 p.m.
The 35-Year Reunion committee invites you to attend a celebration of the lives of our deceased classmates. Rev. William "Scotty" McLennan, Dean for Religious Life at Stanford University, will lead this non-denominational remembrance.
Class of 1971
Send-Off Brunch
Sheraton Palo Alto Poolside Café
625 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Sunday, October 15, 10:00 a.m.
Whether you make a quick stop on your way to the airport, or make a leisurely morning of it poolside, we hope you'll drop by for a no-host breakfast to send you home in style! Participants will be responsible for their own bill.
Class of 1976
"Trot to Zott's"
Stanford Law School/ Zott's
Friday, October 13, 11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Gather in front of the law school to begin this memorable run. Current law students will join us to revive this annual student event. If you prefer not to participate in the run, meet us at Zott's for lunch. T-shirts will be available to commemorate the event. Please specify your size preference (S, M, L, XL or XXL) when registering.
$15/person
Class of 1976
Casual Dinner at the Home of Carol and Steve Peters
Friday, October 13, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
All members of the class are invited to the Peters' home for a casual dinner and cocktails.
$25/per person
Class of 1976
Panel: "Livin' Large(r): Strategies for Dealing with the Next Phase (Whatever It Might Be)"
Room 285, Crown Quadrangle, Stanford Law School
Saturday, October 14, 12:00 p.m.
After enjoying lunch at the Tailgate Party, join Greg Schmidt, Pat Seaver, Tim Tomlinson and other classmates, as they share aspects of how family and work has changed and impacted them over the years.
Class of 1981
Send-Off Brunch at the Home of Kristi Cotton and Robert Spence
Sunday, October 15, 9:30 a.m.
Cap off your weekend by stopping by the Cotton-Spence home for a lovely brunch with your classmates. As you head to the airport or other destination, gather to wish each other well until the next reunion. Children are more than welcome to attend.
$35/Adult, $10/Child
Class of 1986
Casual Gathering at Compadres
3877 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Friday, October 13, 7:30 p.m.
Meet up at the Alumni Reception and travel over to Compadres for a casual gathering with no-host appetizers, dinner, and cocktails. Alumni are welcome to bring their families! There is no registration fee for this event. Participants will be responsible for their own bill at Compadres.
Class of 1991
Casual Party at the Home of Tony and Dana Fenwick
Friday, October 13, 7:00 p.m.
Start your evening at the Alumni Reception, then head over to the Fenwicks' home for hors d'oeuvres and cocktails.
$45/Person
Class of 1996
"Pump It Up" Party hosted by Lillie and Thad Stephens
Friday, October 13, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Alumni are welcome to bring their families to this fun and interactive pizza party that is sure to be a hit with the kids as well as the adults.
Class of 2001
Cocktails at the British Bankers Club (BBC)
1090 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
Friday, October 13, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Begin the night at the Alumni Reception, then head over to the BBC to celebrate the class's first reunion over a beer or cocktail at this no-host gathering. There is no registration fee for this event. Participants will be responsible for their own bill at the BBC.