Alumni Weekend 2012 | Johns Hopkins Alumni

Schedule of Events

Reservations are required for most events. Register online or explore other way to register here.

Friday, May 4
Faculty Lectures
MSE Library Tour
Campus Tour
Gilman Hall Tours
"Suds" – A Beer Tasting Take a look at Pasteur’s crusade to make French beer the equal of French wine. Debate filtered versus pasteurized methods and sample some local concoctions with a brewmaster from Clipper City Brewing Co. If only Biochem Lab had been like this! Reservations required. Space limited.	Levering Marketplace
Blue Jay Bull and Oyster Roast In true Maryland style, our roast willfeature pit beef, oysters on the halfshell, steamed shrimp, beer and wine. Join your classmates and dig in. Check out the rest of the menu at alumni.jhu.edu/reunion. Reservations required.	Tent on Decker Quad
Civility in the Electoral Process Essay Contest Winners of the contest will be announced.	Shriver Hall
Friday Night in Fells Point Four-stop pub crawl for the 5th and 10th reunion classes. Reservations required.	Fells Point
Johns Hopkins Ring Reception Open to alumni, juniors and seniors who purchase a ring by March 16, 2012. To order: balfour.com or call 1-866-225-3687, weekdays 8:30 am-5:00 pm	Hodson Hall Auditorium and Lobby
Battle of the a Cappella Groups “Where music goes to war” A cappella at Johns Hopkins is a thriving tradition. Hear these premier student groups as they compete for the 2nd annual Alumni Weekend $500 prize. Reservations required.	Shriver Hall Auditorium
Stargazing Weather permitting	Maryland Space Grant Observatory Morris W. Offit Telescope Bloomberg Center
Young Alumni Tent Party Young alumni and their guests, 21 and over, enjoy music, beer, wine, snacks and reconnect with friends and classmates. No admission after midnight. Last call 12:30 am. Reservations required.	Bloomberg Courtyard Tent
Saturday, May 5
Admissions 101 Bring your college-bound children and friends to an informative discussion about the highly selective college search and admissions process, followed by a walking tour of campus. Reservations required.	Mason Hall Auditorium
President & Deans' Breakfast President Ron Daniels, Deans Katherine Newman and Nick Jones host a breakfast for alumni to share their vision for the future of the Homewood Schools and the university. Remarks at 9:00 am. Reservations required. Space is limited.	Glass Pavilion
Jr. Jay's Lacrosse Clinic Kids learn fundamentals and secrets of the game from Hopkins men’s and women’s club lacrosse players. Mouth guards and lacrosse sticks required. Reservations required. Children ages 6-12	Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center Practice Field
Campus Tours
Gilman Hall Tours
Johns Hopkins Press Tour Tour the editorial offices of America’s oldest university press (in a beautifully renovated 1897 church in Charles Village) and follow “The Life of a Book” from its acquisition through its design, publication and distribution in print and online. Reservations required. Space is limited.
Family Tent for Kids and Parents Children and their parents enjoy fun activities and entertainment geared for kids of all ages.	Tent at Decker Quad
"Rock the Quad" Pre-Game Rally	Freshman Quad
Traditional Crab Cake Lunch Eat, drink, and prepare to beat Army as friends and families gather for the traditional pre-game lunch. Reservations required.	Decker Quad Tent
Alumni Weekend Parade Show your Blue Jay spirit. Join the 50th and 25th reunion classes as they lead the all-class march to Homewood Stadium. Reservations required.	Departs Hackerman Hall breezeway on Decker Quad
Homecoming Lacrosse Slash the Black Knights! Ticket required. General Admission and limited Reserved seating available.
Camp Blue Jay Kids enjoy crafts, games, movies, and a pizza dinner. Please note: We regret that liability issues prevent our accepting children under the age of five. Reservations required.	Levering Hall, Sherwood Room
The Teen Scene Teens sample a taste of college life with dinner at the Fresh Food Café, instruction on the Rec Center climbing wall, and interact with current students. Reservations required.	Meet in the lobby of Levering Hall
2's and 7's Reunion Class Parties
Peabody Institute Concert Performance of Chichester Psalms and Carmina Burana featuring the Peabody Concert Orchestra, Concert Artists of Baltimore and Symphonic Chorale, the Peabody-Hopkins Chorus, Peabody Singers, and the Peabody Children’s Chorus. Purchase tickets ($38 or $28) at lyricoperahouse.com or by phone at 410-900-1150. Sponsored by the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University.	Lyric Opera House 40 West Mount Royal Avenue
The Hullabalooza The party where your yearbook comes back to life! Raise a Hullabaloo at the weekend’s finale. Join alumni, students, faculty and staff for a celebration open to everyone featuring live music, cash bar, dessert and all your favorite people. Reservations required.	Tent on the Decker Quad
Sunday, May 6
Campus 5K Run/Walk Grab your course map and join fellow alumni for an informal run or stroll through campus focusing on familiar locations and new, exciting additions to our landscape. Sponsored by the 40th Reunion Class of 1972. Reservations required.	Front of Newton H. White Athletic Center
Hopkins Cycling Bring your road bike and bike shoes and join other Blue Jay cyclists for a great ride led by Hopkins Cycling. Event details at http://www.jhu.edu/~cycling/. Reservations required.