University launches Spring Reunion weekend for alumni May 16-17

University of South Carolina alumni are invited to campus May 16 – 17 for a weekend of class reunions and checking out what’s new on campus.

Traditionally, Homecoming Weekend has been the time for class reunions and events that revolve around Carolina football. However, the increasingly tentative nature of kick-off times for football games has made planning events for alumni increasingly difficult. The Carolina Alumni Association has launched Spring Reunion 2008 to respond to alumni interest in reunions.

“The weekend is designed to give alumni the opportunity to see how campus has changed and to take part in classes, reunions, musical concerts, tours, social activities and many other programs,” said Lynn Bradley, assistant executive director of alumni engagement.

Many events will tie into events from schools and colleges. In addition to reunions for particular classes, a full list of events for all alumni is on the Carolina Alumni Association Web site: www.MyCarolina.org.

Special reunions are being planned by several classes and for Greek alumni.

Early plans for Spring Reunion 2008 call for tours of new buildings on campus, a jazz concert by faculty and students from the School of Music, a behind-the-scenes tour of the Colonial Center, a fun run/walk through campus, a gala event and the South Carolina-Tennessee baseball game.

The weekend also will offer alumni the opportunity to head back to class for an array of educational offerings. In addition to the health sciences, topics will include media and politics and a culinary class taught by faculty in the School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.

“The schedule will feature great fun and education,” Bradley said. “We hope alumni will make a trip to campus for what promises to be a very special weekend for everyone.”

Alumni are encouraged to visit the Web site: -www.MyCarolina.org- often for Spring Weekend 2008 updates.