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RECONNECT AT ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008!
Friday, June 6, and Saturday, June 7

Registration Begins April 1 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008
All-School Events
Reunion Class Links
Make a Reunion Gift
Submit a Memory Book Entry
Update Your Address
Travel and Accommodations
Parking and Local Transportation
University of Chicago Alumni Weekend
Other Activities in Hyde Park and Chicago
View Pictures from Alumni Weekend 2007

ALL-SCHOOL EVENTS

Open House and Check-in

Friday, June 6
Time: 1–3:30 p.m.
Location: The Laboratory Schools, Judd Hall. Enter at 5835 S. Kimbark.

Saturday, June 7
Time: 11 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: The Laboratory Schools, Scammons Garden. Enter on Kenwood and 58th Street.

All-Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award Dinner

Friday, June 6
Time: 6–8:30 p.m.
Location: The Laboratory Schools. Enter at TBD.
Registration Begins April 1 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008

Cost: $45 per person
Celebrate the best of Lab at this elegant dinner honoring the accomplishments of one of our own. The evening will begin with mini-receptions in memorable locations throughout the school, such as Sunny Gym, the theater, and Blaine Hall. Attendees will be seated for dinner by class affiliation.

All-Alumni Jazz Brunch and Picnic

Friday, June 6
Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Location: The Laboratory Schools. Enter at Kenwood and 58th.
Registration Begins April 1 Registration Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008

Cost: $15.00 (adults 13 or over) Children under 12 free
Celebrate the best of Lab at this elegant dinner honoring the accomplishments of one of our own. The evening will begin with mini-receptions in memorable locations throughout the school, such as Sunny Gym, the theater, and Blaine Hall. Attendees will be seated for dinner by class affiliation.

CLASS REUNIONS

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Special rates for Alumni Weekend have been arranged with the following travel and lodging partners. Free transportation will run between accommodations listed below and campus throughout Alumni Weekend. Rates are guaranteed until April 28, or until room blocks sell out.

United Airlines and Ted
800/521-4041
Receive 2% to 15% off domestic fares. Call United or your travel agent and refer to meeting number 576PF. Discount unavailable online.

Club Quarters
75 East Wacker Drive
312/601-3400 or 212/575-0006
Web site password: university of chicago
Rooms at this small, boutique hotel are available in various sizes, including suites. Rates range from $85 to $150 depending on room size. Refer to group code UCH607.

International House
1414 East 59th Street
773/753-2270
Register online. Register via email.
This campus residence hall offers newly renovated guest rooms with queen beds, TVs, and Internet connections, Ceiling fans and a fresh-air system cool the rooms. Bathrooms are shared. Guest room rates start at $62 for a single, $67 for a double. A dorm room single (twin bed, no amenities) is $52.

Intercontinental Chicago
505 Michigan Ave.
800/628-2112 or 312/944-4100
Rooms available in the main building and historic towers with rates ranging between $249-279. Reference 2008 Alumni Weekend when making your reservation.

Sheraton Chicago
301 East North Water Street
312/464-1000
Rooms available on the traditional and club levels with rates between $239 and $314. Reference University of Chicago Alumni Weekend.

Swissôtel Chicago
323 East Wacker Drive
312/565-0565
Deluxe rooms for $279.
Reference the University of Chicago.

The James Chicago Hotel
55 East Ontario Street
800/745-8883
Rooms for $299.
Reference University of Chicago Alumni Weekend.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
800/RENT-A-CAR or 800/736-8222
Reference the University Corporate Class ID
Number K5G770. The PIN is UNI.

Free transportation will run between reunion lodging and campus throughout Alumni Weekend.

PARKING AND LOCAL TRANSPORTATION

Alumni are encouraged to park for free in the University garage at the corner of 55th Street and Ellis Avenue.

Shuttles will transport you from the garage to campus events.

All campus lots and garages (except the Medical Center garage) are free of charge Thursday after 4:00 p.m. and all day Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of Alumni Weekend.

You can obtain maps and driving directions to campus at http://maps.uchicago.edu.

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ALUMNI WEEKEND

Lab alumni are welcome to participate in all Chicago Alumni Weekend Activities. For more activities, visit Alumni Weekend Link.

Dr. Robert Kirschner Memorial Lecture at I-House Auditorium
Tour of Chicago Campus departs from Alumni House
Friday UnCommon Core Sessions
Applebaum Jazz Duo Concert
Young Maroon Party for Children at Club Quarters
Saturday UnCommon Core Sessions
Children’s Tour of the Museum of Science and Industry
Free Farewell Breakfast at one of the Reunion Hotels
Devil in the White City Bus Tour

OTHER ACTIVITIES IN HYDE PARK AND CHICAGO

Also in Hyde Park during Alumni Weekend

57th Street Art Fair
Hyde Park Community Art Fair
DOC Films
Oriental Institute
The Renaissance Society
Rockefeller Memorial Chapel
Special Collections Research Center, University of Chicago Library
David and Alfred Smart Museum of Art

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