Many thanks to the members of our Program Committee for their work in organizing our interesting and exciting Reunion 20+21 Class of 1996 Events, not to mention the fabulous (P)reunion Events that so many of us enjoyed. Don’t forget to register for some of the fun!
Class of 1996 Events
1996 Drag Queen Game Night
Saturday, May 15, 2021
5:00–6:30 pm CT
Join the Class of ’96 for over an hour of fun-filled trivia and games hosted by Chicago’s Sofonda Booz! BYOHHB (bring your own happy hour beverage) and show off your mad mid-’90s pop-culture knowledge. Leave your performance anxiety at the door—teams will be randomly assigned by your hosts, so no need to cram!
1996 Carl Talks: What’s New Since ’92?
College Admissions & Finance
Sunday, May 23, 2021
7:00–8:00 pm CT
A practical Carl Talk about planning for and affording college with parents from the Class of ’96, featuring Art Rodriguez ’96, Carleton’s Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid, and moderated by Liam Higgins ’96.
1996 Carl Talks: The Future of Affordable Housing and City Planning
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
7:00–8:00 pm CT
Join Matt Engel ’96 for a conversation about the current state and future of affordable housing in the US.
1996 Oral History Group Interviews
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
7:00–8:00 pm and 8:15–9:15 pm CT
This is an opportunity for classmates to share their impressions of their time as students at Carleton: classes, classmates, campus life, and the climate of the times. These hour-long conversations will be moderated by Carleton Archives staff members and the recorded conversations will remain in the Archives. Each conversation is limited to 15 participants so register early!
1996 What I Did (or Didn’t Do) with My Major
Thursday, June 3, 2021
7:30–8:30 pm CT
An opportunity to reconnect with classmates in your major. Reminisce about your favorite classes and profs and compare notes on what you ended up doing with—or in spite of—your major.
Virtual Dance Party with the Classes of 1995 and 1996
Saturday, June 5, 2021
7:00–9:00 pm CT
Enjoy great tunes from the early ’90s with classmates from ’95 and ’96. DJs will be Phuc Vinh ’95, Liam Higgins ’96, and Pat Sukhum ’96.
1996 East Side vs. West Side
Thursday, June 17, 2021
7:30–8:30 pm CT
Reconnect with classmates from your first-year dorm in small-group Connection Quint-like conversations.