Do you remember flipping anxiously through the Zoobook, wondering who your classmates would be? The Zoobook was an auspicious introduction to our future Carleton peers. While it only shared limited information and only black-and-white photos, it hinted at the diverse personas we were about to encounter on campus.
Now, nearly 25 years later, we want to know what you’ve been up to since graduation—and that’s where the Bio Book comes in! That Zoobook picture is still following you, so submit new photos and tell us what’s going on in your world.
Greetings, Class of 1999, from the Program Committee!
We are excited to relive, replay, reconnect, and share some en-LIGHT-ening updates on events to enjoy during our reunion weekend:
Welcome dinner and bonfire: Kick off the reunion by catching up with classmates over a delicious dinner and bonfire under the stars on the Hill of Three Oaks.
’99 vs ’94 trivia night: Need we say more!
Scavenger hunt: Re-explore the campus and find clues in an asynchronous scavenger hunt.
Storytelling: If you like the Moth Radio Hour or StoryCorps, then stay tuned for more info about our storytelling events.
Memorial tree: Remember and reflect upon our departed classmates at the Class of 1999 memorial tree dedication.
Afternoon concert: Stay tuned for more details!
80s/90s dance party: Relive the old days (are the 80s and 90s really “old days” now??) with a nostalgic dance party.
Class of 1999 spaces: A variety of spaces set up in lounges within Burton and in areas outside Burton to unwind, relax, reconnect, and recharge.
In addition to the above planning, the Program Committee is also finalizing plans for a “keepsake item” that those attending the reunion will receive. While we aren’t ready to say what it is quite yet, we promise to shed more LIGHT on it in the future. We hope you are as excited for the reunion as we are. See you next June!
It’s the season of giving thanks and that also means it’s the season for Giving Tuesday! Giving Tuesday, November 28, is your chance to support the charitable organizations that have made a difference in your lives, such as Carleton. This year, we’ve set a very ambitious goal of reaching 99 donors, which will unlock a $10K bonus match. Each gift will also be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to a total of $25K.
Our Giving Tuesday theme is Because of You. Your support—and our collective support—truly makes a difference and enables today’s Carls to have the best possible educational experience. Mark your calendars now and be on the lookout for more information!
In the process of drumming up enthusiasm for our 25th, I have connected and reconnected with 30-some of our classmates, and I have found it to be incredibly inspiring, giving me such a sense of community and connectedness. I have met people with whom I may have never yet had a conversation when we were at Carleton, but because of our shared time and space in the late ’90s, I have found common ground that brought us to very real and meaningful conversations within minutes.
In the past month, Monica Wiant came to my little New Hampshire town to visit colleges with her daughter; because of our reunion-planning weekend in August, she reached out to me to see me in person. She shed light on being the parent of a college-bound kid. Thank you, Monica!
In early November, I flew through Grand Junction, Colorado on a 4-day National Parks spin, and Peter Hart broke free from family Sunday chores to have tea with me close to the airport. We got real, talking about life’s trials while presiding over the mall parking lot. What a treat to share these moments. Thank you, friends!
