Welcome to the Brown Class of 1960 Website!

Our website is a way for our class members

to keep in touch with Brown and to renew and expand our friendships.

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AUGUST 21 2020

Dear Classmate,

Although we were not able to gather to celebrate on College Hill this past spring, the Class of 1960 still came together for Brown in honor of our 60th Reunion. Highlights of our accomplishments and impact on the University during this unprecedented time include:

• 37% of our class raised $430,548 for our Reunion Class Gift!

• Many members of our class rallied to help students with financial need during the transition to remote learning in the spring by contributing to the Student Emergency Support Fund which raised over 1.4 million dollars from over 1,100 alumni and friends.

• Our class broke the 60th Reunion Leader Level Donor record by secured 9 gifts of $10,000 or more!

You, along with classmates who gave this year through the Brown Annual Fund made a substantive difference in the lives of today's students and faculty during a uniquely challenging year. Thank you! During a uniquely challenging year, the class's generosity made a substantive difference in the lives of today's students and faculty.

During the difficulties of the last few months we were proud to see that the bond as a class is as strong as ever. Please continue to keep in touch.

Ever True,

George, Paul & Tony

George L. Ball '60, P'94

Co-Chair, Class of 1960 60th Reunion Gift Committee

Paul J. Choquette, Jr. '60, P'88, P'97

Co-Chair, Class of 1960 60th Reunion Gift Committee

H. Anthony Ittleson '60 LHD'98 hon., P'89, P'90, GP'18, GP'20

Honorary Co-Chair, Class of 1960 60th Reunion Gift Committee

August 14 2020

Brown to stagger fall student arrivals, attentive to COVID cases rising locally and nationally

The University will implement a phased approach to move-in and in-person undergraduate instruction, with the goal of bringing most returning undergrads to campus by late September, provided the public health situation improves.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Amid recent rises in COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island and across the nation, Brown University will implement a phased approach to welcoming students back to campus for the fall semester of its 2020-21 academic year, delaying the start of in-person undergraduate instruction until October.

In phase one, Brown will permit only a limited number of students to return to campus in late August, while most undergraduates returning for Fall 2020 begin studies from other locations. All undergraduate classes will be taught remotely from Sept. 9, the first day of fall term instruction, until the week of Oct. 5.

If COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island have declined from their current level over a 14-day period and the number of students who test positive for COVID-19 is sufficiently low, Brown will revert to the approach outlined in its Plan for a Healthy and Safe 2020-21. In alignment with the plan, the University will invite returning undergrads back to campus in late September and begin in-person instruction for small undergraduate courses on Oct. 5. If by Sept. 11 the public health situation has not improved, the remainder of the semester will be remote.

President Christina H. Paxson outlined the modified fall semester plan in an Aug. 11 letter to the campus community, five weeks after the University’s initial 2020-21 plan emphasized flexibility and the importance of course-correcting as necessary based on the pandemic’s trajectory. The public health situation in the country and in Rhode Island has deteriorated over the past several weeks, she noted.

“Given the current landscape, in consultation with public health experts we have determined it best to take a phased approach to the start of in-person instruction for the fall semester,” Paxson wrote. “This staggered arrival of students over a longer time period will better position Brown to address challenges, including quarantine and isolation for any students who test positive for COVID-19. This plan also is in keeping with the data-based and public health-based decision making that has driven our planning since the beginning of the pandemic.”

Paxson wrote that high infection rates across the country pose a significant concern, as does uncertainty on whether Rhode Island’s case count will decline or continue to rise in the coming weeks. While staff at Brown have prepared extensively to support the health and safety of students — setting up an on-campus COVID-19 testing site, training contact tracers, investing in improved air filtration systems, and purchasing additional cleaning supplies — Brown’s quarantine and isolation capacity could be stressed if a large number of returning students simultaneously test positive for COVID-19.

“While safety, always, is our top priority, let me say how sorry I am to be writing this letter,” Paxson wrote. “I know how eager many of our undergraduates are to return to campus, see their friends and take classes in person, and I understand that a delay of even a few weeks is difficult. Please be assured that Brown faculty and staff have worked tirelessly over the last several months to do all that is needed to safely bring students back to campus, but we must confront the reality that bringing students back in smaller numbers is the safer course.”

"I want nothing more than to see all of our students back on campus. However, we must make decisions that prioritize the health and safety of the Brown community as well as the greater Providence community. I recognize that this year will be unlike any other, but we remained committed to delivering Brown’s world-class education."

Christina H. Paxson

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JULY 7,2020

Dear Brown Alumni Community,

We are writing today to share news of Brown University’s plans for a healthy and safe 2020–21 academic year. The three-term academic calendar outlined in President Christina H. Paxson’s message sent to Brown students today provides for a “de-densified” approach for the return of students to campus starting this fall. Brown’s Plan for a Healthy and Safe 2020–21 reduces the number of students studying in Providence, continues to offer remote learning and instruction options, and explains how the University will mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on campus.

The President’s message also includes the dates for Reunion & Commencement Weekend 2021 which will, assuming public health conditions allow events of that size to safely take place, be held from April 30 to May 2, 2021, following the end of the spring term. Our festivities have moved from Memorial Day weekend because of the temporary shift to a three-term academic calendar, which will make it necessary for seniors to depart campus in early May to accommodate summer-session students.

On this historic weekend, we will bring back both the Reunion 2020 classes (those ending in 0’s and 5’s) and the Reunion 2021 classes (those ending in 1’s and 6’s) for a once-in-a-lifetime double Reunion & Commencement Weekend where we will cheer on graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021. The weekend will feature special events for reunion classes, a traditional Commencement celebration for the Class of 2021, and a uniquely Brown Commencement celebration for the Class of 2020. Further information will be available soon on Brown’s Commencement website.

Our plans for 2020–21, including Reunion & Commencement Weekend, are based on the best current available data and public health recommendations. However, there is still great uncertainty about how the pandemic will evolve, and our community should be prepared for further changes or adjustments to the calendar. Of course, we will keep alumni updated should there be any further changes.

In the meantime, we encourage you to visit Healthy.Brown.edu, a new website that will serve as a resource for updates on protocols and plans aimed at ensuring the well-being of our community. We wish you and your families a safe and healthy summer.

Ever True,

Sara Leppo Savage ’90, P’22

President, Brown Alumni Association

Andy Shaindlin ’86

Vice President for Alumni Relations

MAY 29, 2020

Dear Brown Community,

I am writing to announce some important changes to Brown’s varsity and club sports programs, which are the result of a careful planning process that began more than a year ago .For years, Brown’s vision for varsity athletics has been to advance the ideal of scholar-athletes who embrace excellence in academics and in their sports, while competing on teams that are among the most competitive among university peers. Club sports, which provide competitive athletics opportunities open to wider participation among students, play an equally important role by advancing students’ health, well-being and sense of community. Both varsity and club sports hold the promise of providing exceptional leadership opportunities for our students and contributing significantly to building community on campus.

The large number of varsity teams at Brown (currently the third highest in the country) has hindered our ability to fully achieve these aspirations. The Excellence in Brown Athletics Initiative, which I am announcing today, has the goals of improving the competitiveness of our varsity athletics, enhancing the strength of our club sports, and upholding our commitment to provide equal opportunities in athletics for women and men at Brown.

We’ll do this through four core actions:

1. Revise the roster of varsity sports through a net reduction in teams from 38 to 29, while enhancing existing club teams and (provided there is sufficient student interest) adding several new club teams. This change will be effective immediately for the 2020–21 academic year.

2. Continue to focus on admission and recruitment of outstanding student-athletes, as well maintaining roster sizes that build competitiveness.

3. Enhance our focus on coaching, training and conditioning, including professional development for athletics staff.

4. Advance facilities improvements that will make a difference in recruiting talented coaches and student-athletes, and improve competitiveness in varsity athletics.

Brown will continue to recruit the same number of varsity athletes, and squad sizes on varsity teams will be adjusted to optimal levels. Brown will also maintain its current operational budget for athletics. Operating funds made available with the reduction in varsity teams will be allocated strategically within the Department of Athletics. The smaller number of varsity teams also will support stronger recruiting in the admissions process, allowing for deeper talent on each team.

Through generations of generous donors, many of our sports have funds that support their programs. Philanthropic dollars designated to specific sports will remain with those sports, regardless of their varsity or club status, whenever possible. Brown is grateful to the alumni, parents and friends of the University who have a long history supporting excellence in athletics at Brown.

Revised roster of sports teams

The University will transition 11 varsity teams to club status and transition two club teams to varsity status, resulting in the net reduction in the number of varsity teams from 38 to 29.

Effective immediately, Brown will cease training, competition and related operations at the varsity level for the following sports: men and women’s fencing; men and women’s golf; women’s skiing; men and women’s squash; women’s equestrian; and men’s track, field and cross country (which are three varsity sports under federal Title IX rules governing access to opportunities in sports). In addition, club coed sailing and club women’s sailing each will transition to varsity status.

A number of the sports being transitioned out of varsity status already have club counterparts. This list includes golf, running, skiing and squash. Assuming there is student interest, equestrian and fencing would become new club sports.

The decision-making process

An ongoing commitment to self-assessment is part of Brown’s drive for excellence. The origins of the Excellence in Brown Athletics Initiative date back to an external review of Brown Athletics conducted in the 2018–19 academic year. Consultants found that the high number of varsity sports at Brown was a barrier to competitiveness. In the decade ending in 2018, Brown earned 2.8% of Ivy titles, the lowest in the Ivy League. This outcome is inconsistent with the Ivy League principle of competitive balance across schools, and with Brown’s commitment to excellence in all we do.

In January of this year, I appointed a Committee on Excellence in Athletics and charged its members to make recommendations to enhance the quality of the student experience in athletics. This committee of alumni has deep ties to Brown athletics. Its members were selected for their capacity to make very difficult recommendations in a fair and objective manner.

The revised roster of teams was determined through a thorough, data-driven review. The Committee on Excellence in Athletics assessed such factors as the existing strengths of each team; current roster sizes; and the quality of facilities available for practice and competition. To provide a few illustrative examples, the committee considered, for instance, that Rhode Island does not have mountains to support a strong program in skiing, and not enough courts to host championship squash competitions, while we have one of the best sailing bays in the country and a new sailing facility. These were among the many factors of the analysis performed for each sport.

When making its recommendations, the committee was guided by the following principles:

· enhancing the quality of the student experience in athletics;

· increasing competitiveness in varsity athletics;

· providing for gender equity;

· ensuring diversity and inclusion;

· sustaining reasonable support for the pursuit of excellence; and

· building a stronger University community with a focus on affinity, pride and collegiate loyalty.

The recommendations of the Committee on Excellence in Athletics were discussed with the Corporation Committee on Campus Life, and then approved by the Brown University Corporation at a recent meeting.

Promoting gender equity and diversity

This initiative aligns with Brown’s strong commitment to providing equal opportunity to women and men in varsity athletics. Title IX of the federal Education Amendments of 1972 sets forth standards for ensuring gender equity in athletics for all colleges and universities that receive federal aid, and the Excellence in Brown Athletics Initiative promotes gender equity under Title IX.

In addition, the team composition of Brown’s athletics program remains in compliance with a 1998 settlement agreement that established the percentage of varsity athletics opportunities for women in relation to the percentage of Brown undergraduate students who are women. With the changes being made to the roster of varsity teams, the percentage of varsity athletic participation opportunities for women will increase, and be even more closely aligned with the percentage of women in the undergraduate student body.

Brown teams already attract a diverse group of participants. Consistent with Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion: An Action Plan for Brown University (the campus-wide DIAP), we hope to further increase the diversity of students playing both varsity and club sports at Brown. The expansion of club sports will allow a broader range of non-recruited athletes to participate in a wider array of teams. This initiative will put more resources into our club sports and build a stronger club sports program.

Supporting students during the transition

Although these changes will serve Brown Athletics and its student body well for years to come, I appreciate that many current and newly admitted students whose teams are being converted from varsity to club status will be deeply disappointed. Supporting these students over the coming weeks will be our top priority. A major focus of our work this summer will be to provide assistance in counseling students about their options for remaining at Brown or, if they choose, transferring to another institution.

Announcing these changes now provides our current and newly recruited athletes the most flexibility to consider their options. The fact that COVID-19 has raised uncertainty nationwide about collegiate competition next year means that effecting the change in varsity status now for the identified teams may provide our athletes with extra time to make decisions.

Our incoming and current student-athletes are being invited to live Zoom sessions with Athletics staff, colleagues in the College and other support staff to have their questions answered and learn more about their options. Brown is also committed to supporting our coaches in this transition.

Website provides further details and FAQs

I encourage you to read more about this initiative on its new website, which includes the revised full list of varsity and club sports at Brown and more information on student support during this transition. It also includes a brief history of the self-examination over the years of the competitiveness of Bears athletics, as it’s important to stress that the value of competitive sport is at the core of this initiative.

While many of us have seen recent announcements about reductions in athletics programs at other universities in the wake of novel coronavirus, this initiative at Brown is not a measure to reduce budget or an effort to contend with the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather, it’s an opportunity to invest even further in advancing excellence in our full lineup of sports programs.

With the Excellence in Brown Athletics Initiative, we have the opportunity to truly reshape Bears athletics. I am a sports fan, and those of you who attend Brown games likely have seen me cheering our teams on the sidelines, at courtside or in the stands. I know it will be difficult for many in our community to see some of their favorite teams transition to club status, and we will continue to honor the history of these teams and the alumni who participated on them in the past. But I also expect there will be true excitement for the heightened opportunities for competitive play that all the elements of this initiative will bring to our student-athletes.

We are on a positive path toward building a varsity athletics program for women and men that could be among the most competitive among Brown’s peers in the next 10 years. I want to thank the Committee on Excellence in Athletics, Director of Athletics and Recreation Jack Hayes and the many colleagues who continue to do so much to support our athletics community.

Sincerely,

Christina H. Paxson

President

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Besides arranging some outstanding guest speakers, the class will subsidize all meals, to entice you back to Brown!

Reunion Registration and dorm room reservation forms will be sent out in early April. Our class will be staying in Keeney Quad which is centrally located and has elevators.

Some other helpful information:

There is an on-call shuttle service offered to all guests with limited mobility. The shuttle can pick you up and take you where you want to go on campus and will run almost continuously from Friday through to Sunday afternoon.

Reunion attendees who have a handicapped license hang tag/plate registration qualify for handicapped parking, and special arrangements can be made for drop-off service for those needing close access.

To ease your travel back to Brown, you may park your car in any of the University lots any time from Friday at 5:00 pm through the weekend.

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Giving Tuesday

Tuesday December 3, 2019

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Tuesday December 3 is GIVING TUESDAY, a global day of giving to Brown! As Brunonians, we can join the effort by giving back to Brown.

Gifts to the Brown Annual Fund made Tuesday December 3 will be included in our 60th Reunion Class Gift and will boost our participation! So let's aim to be a leading class on Giving Tuesday!!!

Even better, all gifts made on Giving Tuesday will be matched 1:1, up to $500,000. This is an opportunity to have your gift, no matter how large or small, go even further than it would on its own.

Please note information will be coming your way on or before December 3 alerting you to Giving Tuesday and how to participate.

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Brown University’s 251st Commencement

May 26,2019

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April 25 2019

PAY IT FORWARD DAY

A TRUE BROWN TRADITION

We’re celebrating the many ways Brunonians are giving back to Brown, their communities, and the world. Join us and help the next generation of Brunonia carry on the tradition.

read more >>>

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September 28 - 29, 2018

So many ideas, so little time.

At this year’s Alumni Fall Weekend, a refreshing array of new programming fostered new connections across generations as alumni from all over the world returned to campus. More than 300 Brunonians enjoyed the benefits of rare face-to-face time: new ideas sparked in brainstorming sessions, fascinating campus tours, and plenty of opportunities to meet new friends.

See the weekend unfold

in this short photo gallery:

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September 2018

Alumni Fall Weekend

Save the date: September 28 – 29, 2018

College Hill is where the best ideas come to life.

Kick off the 2018-19 academic year with fellow Brown volunteers! With a weekend packed with tours, workshops, and events, you’ll immerse yourself in that happy and productive Brown vibe—and leave feeling inspired and equipped to be the best volunteer you can be.

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May 2018

2018 Commencement

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PAY IT FORWARD DAY

On Thursday, April 26, the entire Brown community will be pulling together to help raise money for the Brown Annual Fund. Better, each dollar raised will be matched—dollar for dollar—up to $500,000 through a matching gift. So, it’s a chance to have your gift, no matter how large or small, go even further than it would on its own. If you have already made your gift to Brown this year, then please consider giving a small participation gift. Participation matters, and every dollar raised is appreciated by the University we all love.

Be sure to visit the Brunonians Pay It Forward Day website on Thursday, April 26 to make your gift:

www.brown.edu/go//BPIFD

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February 2018

Generational Happy Hours coming up

in New York City

March 14

Roger Smith Hotel

The annual Generational Happy Hours are coming up in New York City on March 14, 2018. The event, held at the Roger Smith Hotel in Midtown Manhattan, is a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones! The Generational Happy Hours are hosted by the Association of Class Leaders and Brown Alumni Association.

Email blasts targeting alums in the metropolitan NYC area have and will be sent from Alumni Relations, however, these may miss some classmates who are living in the area but have not updated their address or those who are traveling to NYC on business or pleasure.

If you have not received the email and may wish to attend, you can use this link to the Brunonian Generational Happy Hour events page:

https://bbis.advancement.brown.edu/BBPhenix/events/alumni/2018/generational-happy-hour

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September 2017

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May 2017

THE SISTERHOOD OF BROWN

In 2017, nearly 700 women converged on College Hill. Their purpose? To celebrate the major role that women have played in the life of the University and will continue to play for centuries to come. To honor the impact that Brown’s alumnae are making across the globe. To connect with other inspiring and successful Brown women through a series of panels, seminars, and informal gatherings. And to have fun!

(Click on photo to see video.)

Many scenes from our era at Pembroke!

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February 2017

Dear classmate,

If you and a guest would like to attend the Happy Hour in New York City and need more information or want to register, this message is for you.

Brown Classes of the 1950s and 1960s Happy Hour

The Association of Class Leaders (ACL) invites you to mix, mingle and enjoy a toast to great classmates and Brown friends!Complimentary appetizers and beverages.

Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: Roger Smith Hotel, 501 Lexington Avenue (at 47th Street)

Cost: Free.

Contact: class@brown.edu.

RSVP: Online.

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January 2017

On May 5-6, 2017, we will welcome generations of alumnae back to campus for the 125 Years of Women at Brown Conference to enjoy experiential activities, special performances, and incredible panelists and keynote speakers -- all from the Brown community!

Joining us over the two days is:

· Federal Reserve Chair Dr. Janet L. Yellen ’67 LLD’98 hon.

· Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage ’86 DFA’11 hon.

· American human geneticist Dr. Mary-Claire King DMS’05 hon., P’97

· Documentary filmmaker and public health advocate Perri Peltz ’82, P’19

· World-renowned fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg P’91, P’92

For more information visit our website! While we finalize a fun and exciting schedule, you can do your part by pledging your commitment to attending and participating in the Conference.

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November 2016

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ALUMNI FALL WEEKEND VIDEO

It was great to see many classmates at Alumni Fall Weekend in October. Please enjoy this video with highlights of the weekend.

September 2016

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Greetings Class of 1960!

For any classmates whose plans include coming to Brown this weekend for Brown Alumni Fall Weekend, you are invited to the Class Pub Night on Saturday September 24^th from 5-7 pm following the Brown Harvard Football game. There is NO CHARGE for this event (which includes appetizers and cash bar) and OPEN TO ALL classmates and their guests.

Class Pub Night: Return to Thayer Street

Providence, RI | Brown Alumni Association

Saturday September 24, 2016

5:00 – 7:00 pm

Classes of ’00s-2016: English Cellar Alehouse, 165 Angell Street

Classes of the ’90s: Café Paragon, 234 Thayer Street

Classes of the ’80s: Café Paragon, 234 Thayer Street

Class of the ’50s, ’60s & ’70s: Kartabar, 284 Thayer Street

Enjoy the company of great schoolmates and Brown friends before heading over to the BCSC 40th Anniversary Block Party. No RSVP required. Hugs optional.

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May 2016

Reunion 2016 Video

We are excited to share this video with you highlighting the energy, family and sense of community at Brown’s Commencement and Reunion Weekend, May 27-29. We hope you enjoy the celebration!

With best wishes,

Todd Andrews ’83

Vice President, Alumni Relations

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MARCH 2016

BROWN

THE BROWN ALUMNI

ASSOCIATION OF CLASS LEADERS

INVITES YOU TO...

Join the Classes of the 1960s for a

HAPPY HOUR!

The ACL invites you to mix, mingle and enjoy

complimentary appetizers and beverages in the company

of Brown classmates and friends

Wednesday, March 9, 2016

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Roger Smith Hotel

501 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Register Online by March 7, 2016.

Register Online Link: Here

Questions?Class@brown.edu

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MAY 2015

OUR FABULOUS 55TH REUNION

Reunion weekend slide show produced by Barb and Ed Nicholson

(more photos on the Reunion page)

THE AFTERGLOW: 55th REUNION WEEKEND RECAP

Our 55^th went off without a hitch – from Friday’s welcoming dinner, through a beautiful Saturday filled with thought-provoking seminars and a festive dinner, and ending on Sunday morning with the grand show of Brown’s Commencement Procession. 49 classmates plus spouses and friends attended ! To see list of attendees CLICK HERE

A new slate of officers for the term 2015 to 2020 was elected:

Co-Presidents: Bill Brisk and Cheryl Lampe Tennille

Co-Vice Presidents: Tony Ittleson and Ruth Kertzer Seidman

Student Representative: David Wilson

Webmaster: Rosemary Smith Kostmayer

Reunion Committee: Jane Doane Anderson, George Ball, Jim Bower, Paul Choquette,

Becky Hill Eckstein, Joan Hoost McMaster

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55th Reunion Weekend Updates:

Accessibility On-Call Shuttle

If you need transportation between on-campus events you may call:

Accessibility On-Call Shuttle: 401-225-9572

Friday 11am-3am

Saturday 7am-1am

Sunday 6am-6pm

The shuttle provides rides on request to locations throughout the campus for weekend guests with disabilities or medical conditions. Wheelchair accessible. Rides can be scheduled in advance.

From Barbara and Ed Nicholson (parents of Sarah):

Saturday, May 23, 2015

Time: 8:30 am - 8:50 am

Location: Behind the John Carter Brown Library

Many of you may remember that a tree was planted at our 35th reunion in memory of Sarah Nicholson. We gathered under the tree with members of Sarah's class of 1990.

This year on Saturday, May 23 we will be under the tree again, just behind the John Carter Brown library at 8:30 to 8:50 am just before the All Class Memorial service at Sayles Hall at 9:00 am.

The Brown friendships that Sarah had are treasures....come by the tree and be amazed at how it has grown and thrived over the past 20 years. Congratulations to the Class of 1990 on your 25th, and to our Class of 1960 on our 55th!

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SEPTEMBER 2015

Class of '60 Tailgate Party

Brown Harvard Game

Saturday, September 27th, 2014

It was the perfect fall day. Jim Bower, Paul Choquette, Fred Alper, Sig Friedman,

Joan Hoost McMaster, Janet Cole Seltzer, Steve Seltzer, Linda Blackman Feldman,

Sandra Hodgkins Francis, Mary Birdsall Cervoni, Becky Hill Eckstein, Sandra Hodgkins Francis,

Jane Doane Anderson, family and friends attended.

A lot was going on at Brown all day to commemorate the 250th birthday. We were able

to attend lectures, tours and exhibits. After the game (Harvard-24, Brown-14) we stayed

at the stadium for the birthday fireworks.

Afterwards we were surprised and disappointed to find our tailgate table with food trustingly

left out for our late night snack was completely bare when we returned…we hope that

someone really enjoyed those brownies!!!

ABOVE: Fred Alper and his wife, Donna Mager, wtih Jane Doane Anderson

ABOVE: Sandra Hodgkins Francis visiting Brown's Robotic Lab

ABOVE: Jim and Kathleen Bower with Paul Choquette

ABOVE: Sig Friedman, Mary Birdsall Cervoni, Janet Cole Seltzer and Steve Seltzer.

OCTOBER 2012

Class of 1960 Mini-Reunion

Friday 10/19/12 and Saturday 10/20/12

Brown Stadium's new video scoreboard featuring

live video and instant replays

By all accounts, our first class mini-reunion was enjoyed by all. A rainy Friday did not

dampen the spirits at the Brown Faculty Club reception on Friday evening. By Saturday

blue skies and sunshine provided a perfect Fall day for a tailgate party at Brown Stadium

and the Brown vs Cornell football game. We were grateful to the Brown Bears for an exciting game. Brown won the battle of turnovers, resulting in a 21-14 victory. We wrapped up the

day with a pleasant dinner at the Agawam Hunt Club.

Our special thanks to Becky Hill Eckstein and Joan Hoost McMaster for making most of the arrangements for the festivities. In attendance were classmates Jim Bower, Bernie Buonanno,

Paul Choquette, Tim Hennessey, Ed Rundquist, Mary Miga Fenlon, Janet McWain Colby,

Joan Hoost McMaster, Barbara Deller, Jane Doane Anderson, Mary Birdsall Cervoni,

Becky Hill Eckstein and spouses and guests.

Please see photos at Reunion and Class Events.