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For information on the schedule and registration form, including
the time, place and price for events, please refer to the Reunion brochure (mailed
February). Events
Housing
Children, Families & Guests
Registration
Parking
Attire
Miscellaneous
Events
Can I pay at the
door for a Reunion event?
Pre-registration is mandatory for the Alumni Gala, as well as for apartments.
We strongly encourage pre-registration for all other events, to ensure proper space
and meal planning. Walk-ups will be accommodated on a space-available basis only
for other events.
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What’s on the menu?
Most events have a buffet, with a wide variety of options.
- Class Receptions: dinner buffet, open beer/wine/soft drinks
- Class of ’80 Silver Anniversary Celebration: dinner buffet stations, open bar
- Class of ’55 Half Century Society Dinner: hors d’oeuvres, sit down dinner, full
open bar
- Engineering Alumni Society Awards Ceremony & Reception: dinner buffet stations,
full open bar
- Alumni Gala: hors d’oeuvres, sit down dinner, full open bar
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Are there vegetarian food options?
Yes, at all buffet meals, there will be vegetarian selections. Please contact
the Alumni Office at 1-800-VILLANOVA (845-5266) prior to Alumni Reunion Weekend
with any special needs for the Half Century Society Dinner or Alumni Gala. We will
do all we can to accommodate special dietary needs.
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Can I reserve a table at an event?
Our experience has been that assigning seating and/or reserving tables in advance
does not work well. Class banners and class table cards will indicate seating areas
to facilitate locating your classmates. At all events there will be extra seating
so that you and your friends should be able to sit together. On-time arrival will
help assure this.
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What time does the Alumni Gala begin?
Cocktails at 6:30 pm, Dinner at 7:30 pm.
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Housing
Where can I stay overnight?
Most of the alumni stay at the West Campus Apartments. As
of January 2005, the Villanova Conference Center is close to being booked. Other
nearby hotels are the Radnor Hotel, (610) 688-5800 and the Marriott in Conshohocken,
(610) 828-8800.
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What items
are included in the West Campus apartments?
The apartments are furnished to sleep four. They are air conditioned and feature
a kitchen, living room, dining area, 1½ bathrooms, basic linens and toiletries,
phones (with voicemail) and laptop hookups. They are NOT equipped with TVs, alarm
clocks, or kitchen dishes and utensils. If you bring a TV with you, please be sure
to bring a cable hookup to connect; there is a live connection.
It's an easy walk to and from the main campus, and campus shuttle transportation
is available throughout the weekend.
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Will classes be
grouped together in the apartments?
Yes. Classmates will be in the same building. If you have a special request
(e.g., you want to be in an apartment next to, or across from, a certain person,
please indicate that on your registration form.)
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What is the Villanova Conference
Center?
Each room in this full-service hotel sleeps two and is located on County Line
Road in Radnor, less than a mile from the intersection at Spring Mill Road. Please
note that there is no campus shuttle to and from the Conference Center, except for
Friday evening from 7-10 p.m., where there will be a shuttle between West Campus
and the Villanova Conference Center for the 25th Anniversary Celebration.
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What if I
arrive on campus outside of Registration hours?
It is recommended that you arrive during registration hours. If you have registered
for an apartment and arrive after hours, there will be instructions at the registration
area on how to contact the on-call staff member.
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What about other hotels nearby?
The Marriott West Philadelphia (located in Conshohocken) is about 4 miles
from campus and has rooms available that weekend. A full list of hotels and
motels in the area is available on our
web site
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Children, Families & Guests
Are guests invited?
Yes, spouses, children, other family members and guests
are welcome and encouraged!
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Are any of the events child-friendly?
Yes, children are welcome at all of the daytime events. The Family Picnic will include
entertainment for children (face painter, magician and/or clown w/ balloon figures),
as well as a moonbounce. Also, “Wildcat Photos and Autographs” will take place at
the picnic, where you can meet the Wildcat mascot and Student-Athletes and take
photos with them.
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Is there childcare
for any of the evening events?
Yes, professional childcare will be available on Saturday evening – for children
(ages 3-12) of alumni who are attending the Reunion Gala.
- Cost: $15/child.
- Hours: 6:30 - 10:30 pm.
- Location: Health Services Building (across from the Pavilion).
- Dinner is included - chicken fingers, fries, soft drinks, cookies, fruit salad.
There will also be movies, group activities and arts & crafts projects. Parents’ ID will be checked at drop-off and pick-up. re-registration is mandatory – sign up on registration form or call the Alumni Office.
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What about evening activities
for teenagers?
The St. Mary’s Lounge (below the Second Storey convenience store) will be open
all weekend, with pool tables, sofas and televisions. Although the Gala is an adult
event, teenagers are welcome with their parents (for $35 each.)
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Registration
How will I know that my registration has been received and processed?
If you register by the deadline (May 23), you will be sent
a confirmation in the mail (or via email if you register online.)
Late registrants will be accommodated on a space-available basis and should go to
the Registration area in the Klekotka Hall lobby (West Campus) upon arrival to campus.
If you are not staying in an apartment, you may go directly to your first event.
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Can I find out who else is attending?
A “who’s registered” list will be on the class pages on the web. Go to the
Who's Coming page
and click on Reunion. Also, at each event, there will be a posted list of registered
alumni.
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Are refunds allowed?
Cancellations up until the registration deadline of May 23 will be refunded.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations after May 23.
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Parking
Where should I park?
You may park in the parking lots on West Campus, as well as the main parking lots
on Lancaster Avenue, at any time throughout the weekend. To drive on to main campus,
enter through the main gate on S. Ithan Avenue (across from the Pavilion.)
- For events in the Connelly Center, the closest parking lot is the 2-story garage
next to the St. Augustine Center.
- For events in Bartley Hall, the closest lot is the 2-story garage next to the
Health & Wellness Center.
- For the Alumni Gala, you may park in the Pavilion lot.
Please note that driving on main campus and parking on main campus may be limited. Please
check at the Main Gate (off of Ithan Avenue)
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Attire
What is the suggested attire?
Friday Night Class Receptions (Including Class of ’80 Silver Anniversary Celebration
and Class of ’95 Reception): Business casual attire is suggested for the Friday
night class receptions.
- Half-Century Society Dinner: Business/cocktail attire
- Alumni Gala: Business/cocktail attire
- Marriage Vow Renewal Ceremony: Business/cocktail attire
- Engineering Alumni Society Awards Ceremony & Reception: Business/cocktail attire
- Vigil mass/awards ceremony: Business casual or business/cocktail attire
- All other events (daytime events): Casual
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Miscellaneous
Can I get contact information for another alumnus before Alumni Reunion Weekend?
You may look up fellow alumni via an online directory called Villanova Online. Go
to our Villanova ONLine section for instructions on how to register and use this alumni-only
feature.
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Are pets allowed?
No (except of course, seeing eye dogs.)
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Is smoking allowed on campus?
No smoking is allowed inside any campus building.
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Are the Reunion
events handicapped accessible?
Yes, but please notify the Alumni Association of special needs by calling 1-800-VILLANOVA
in advance, as alternate arrangements may need to be made for some events. The West
Campus Apartments have a limited number of fully handicapped accessible apartments.
Elevators are available in the apartment buildings, but if you need an apartment
on the first floor, please let us know.
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Will the Office of Admission be open for campus tours during the weekend?
While the Office of Admission will not be open, the Blue Key Society student tour
guides will be conducting tours on Saturday morning (9:00 am – 12:00 pm) on the shuttle
buses, leaving from Klekotka Hall on West Campus. Also there will be an Admissions
presentation for alumni and their families on Saturday morning (9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.)
in the Connelly Center Cinema.
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