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April 17-19
Spring Carnival Weekend Highlights:
- Alumni Association Welcome Area
Stop by the Welcome Areas either at the Buggy finish line or on Midway to register for programs, leave a message for fellow alumni, grab your reunion pin and pick up your Spring Carnival souvenir.
- Thursday: 3-7 pm (Midway)
- Friday: 8 am-Noon (Frew Street)
- Noon-7 pm (Midway)
- Saturday: 8 am- Noon (Frew Street)
- Noon-5 pm (Midway)
- KidZone
Spring Carnival Midway
Create crafts, enjoy snacks, take a picture with the new mascot at the Frew Street tent or pick up a souvenir on Midway!
- Scotch’n’Soda Show: “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum”
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Largely based on the farces by Roman playwright Plautus, Forum tells the story of the slave Pseudolus as he attempts to gain his freedom by helping his master win the love of simultaneous predicaments and must become a master of deception to win his prized independence. Tickets can be purchased in online in advance.
- Spring Carnival through the Years Photo Exhibit
1st Floor, University Center
Check out pictures from Booth and Buggy through the years as well as submissions from fellow alumni. Help Alumni Relations and University Archives by identifying classmates and student organizations.
Full Schedule of Events
*All locations are tentative & subject to change
Thursday, April 17 |
| 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Spring Carnival Through the Years Photo Exhibit
University Center Art Gallery, 1st floor |
| 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Sweepstakes Buggy Design Competition
Weigand Gym, University Center |
| 3 p.m. |
Spring Carnival Midway Opening Ceremony
Spring Carnival Midway
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| 3-7 p.m. |
Alumni Association Welcome Tent
Spring Carnival Midway |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Kiltie Band Concert
Spring Carnival Midway Tent
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| 5-7 p.m. |
Kiltie Band Alumni & Student Reception
Alumni House |
| 6-8 p.m. |
Civil & Environmental Engineering Reception
Tung Au Lab, Porter Hall
To RSVP, contact Patty Langer at patty@andrew.cmu.edu.
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| 8 p.m. |
Activities Board Concert Featuring The Roots
Opening Act - Niouveau Riche
CFA Lawn (Weigand Gym-rain location)
Wristbands are necessary if the rain location is utilized and can be picked up at the University Center Information Desk. Alumni tickets are limited to 2 per person. Alumni should email Zach Murphy at zmm@andrew.cmu.edu to reserve their tickets. |
| 9-11 p.m. |
Look Who's Here Party
Panther Hollow Inn
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| 11 p.m. |
Scotch 'n' Soda Show: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Largely based on the farces by Roman playwright Plautus, Forum tells the story of the slave Pseudolus as he attempts to gain his freedom by helping his master win the love of simultaneous predicaments and must become a master of deception to win his prized independence.
Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://snstheatre.andrew.cmu.edu.
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Friday, April 18 |
| 8 a.m.-Noon |
Sweepstakes Races
Course starts at Margaret Morrison & Tech Streets |
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Alumni Association Welcome Tent
Sweepstakes Course Finish Line |
| 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Spring Carnival Through the Years Photo Exhibit
University Center Art Gallery, 1st floor |
| 10 a.m.-Noon |
KidZone Activity Tent
Sweepstakes Course Finish Line |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Alumni Association All Campus Barbeque
CFA Lawn |
| Noon |
School of Computer Science’s 14th Annual MOBOT Races
Sidewalk, Wean Hall
Immediately following the MOBOT Race, please join the CMU Robotics Club for an Open House, located in the Robotics Club Room, Lower Level of the University Center. |
| Noon-7 p.m. |
Alumni Association Welcome Tent
Spring Carnival Midway |
| 1 p.m. |
Student & Alumni Discussion: Finding Faith Communities
Danforth Lounge, University Center
A panel of students will share their experience with living a life of faith on campus. Alumni and guests are asked to share with the students how they found a faith community after graduating from Carnegie Mellon. |
| 1-2:30 p.m. |
History of Buggy
Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall
Presented by Tom Wood, E’74 |
| 2-3:30 p.m. |
Past & Present: Spring Carnival & Sweepstakes Committee Reception
Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall |
| 3 p.m. |
Scotch 'n' Soda Show: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://snstheatre.andrew.cmu.edu. |
| 3:30-5 p.m. |
SOHO Student/Alumni Gathering
Room 325, University Center
SoHo (Carnegie Mellon's GLBT resource center) welcomes all alumni to stop by to visit with old friends, meet current students and enjoy some cupcakes and ice cream! |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Reunion Planning & Giving Volunteer Reception
Alumni House |
| 4-7:30 p.m. |
Information Systems Program in H&SS Block Party
Porter Hall, 217 Wing
Prizes, food, music, drinks, t-shirts…come and party with your fellow IS students and meet the IS alumni! |
| 6-8 p.m. |
Graduating Seniors & Young Alumni Party
Schatz Dining Room, University Center |
| 6:30-8:10p.m. |
ROTC/Veterans Reception (6:30-8pm) &
Flag Lowering (8-8:10pm)
Danforth Lounge, University Center; Campus Flag pole, The Cut
Mingle with fellow student and alumni ROTC and veterans of all service branches at a reception then gather at sundown at the flagpole to take part in the ceremonial flag lowering. |
| 6:30-11 p.m. |
KGB 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Mellon Institute: Follow the "thataway" signs!
Questions/RSVP to am40@andrew.cmu.edu |
| 8-10 p.m. |
Class of 2003, 5th Reunion
Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall |
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Class of 2007, 1st Reunion
Alumni House |
| 8:10 p.m. |
Activities Board Comedy Show (Comedian TBD)
Spring Carnival Midway Tent
Alumni tickets can be reserved in advance by contacting Danny Schoenfelder at dschoenf@andrew.cmu.edu. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. A ticket is required for admission. |
| 11 p.m. |
Scotch 'n' Soda Show: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://snstheatre.andrew.cmu.edu. |
Saturday, April 19 |
| 8 a.m.-Noon |
Sweepstakes Races
Course starts at Margaret Morrison & Tech Streets |
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Alumni Association Welcome Tent
Sweepstakes Course Finish Line |
| 8 a.m.-7 p.m. |
Spring Carnival Through the Years Photo Exhibit
University Center Art Gallery, 1st floor |
| 10 a.m. |
Alumni vs. Alumni Soccer Game
Gesling Stadium |
| 10 a.m.-Noon |
KidZone Activity Tent
Sweepstakes Course Finish Line |
| 11 a.m. |
CarDuPitt Race
Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon Crew
The Boathouse on Washington's Landing |
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Delta Delta Delta Annual Alumnae Pansy Brunch
Delta Delta Delta Sorority House, Margaret Morrison |
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Men’s Golf: Edward Jones Shootout
The Links at Spring Church, Apollo, PA |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Brunch
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority House, Greek Quad |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Alpha Chi Omega Alumnae Brunch
Alpha Chi Omega Sorority House, Margaret Morrison |
| Noon |
Carnegie Mellon Varsity Men vs. Recent Alumni Soccer Game
Gesling Stadium |
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Holi
Sponsored by OM
Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park
OM, the spiritual organization for Hindus, Jains and Sikhs invites you to welcome spring through the playful exchange of colored powder. A full buffet Indian lunch will start off at Noon followed by the playing of Holi at 1:30 p.m. |
| Noon-2 p.m. |
Delta Gamma Alumnae Tea
Delta Gamma Sorority House, Greek Quad |
| Noon-5 p.m. |
Alumni Association Welcome Tent
Spring Carnival Midway |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Carnegie Mellon Crew Alumni Barbeque
Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon Crew & the Alumni Association
The Boathouse on Washington's Landing |
| 1-2 p.m. |
Googlers Carnival Reception
Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall
Meet fellow Google employees from across the world who have made the trek back to campus. Lunch, libations and Google fun. Alumni, their guests and their invited faculty are welcome. |
| 1:30-3 p.m. |
Fraternity & Sorority Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life
Alumni House
Please join fellow brothers and sisters, friends, current members and the Student Life staff for a fraternity and sorority reception. |
| 2-3:30 p.m. |
SCS Alumni Spring Carnival Reception
Perlis Atrium, Newell-Simon Hall
To RSVP send email to Tina Carr (tcarr@cs.cmu.edu) |
| 2-4 p.m. |
AB Tech Alumni Interest Group Kickoff Event
Tartans Pavilion, Resnik House
Join fellow AB Tech alumni and students to celebrate the formation of the new Alumni Interest Group! |
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Kappa Kappa Gamma Alumnae Tea
Kappa Kappa Gamma House, Margaret Morrison |
| 3 p.m. |
Scotch 'n' Soda Show: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://snstheatre.andrew.cmu.edu. |
| 3-4:30 p.m. |
Orientation Staff Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life
Piano Room, Mudge House
Join former and current orientation staff for refreshments and reminiscing. |
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Student Life Staff Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life
Reading Room, Mudge House
Were you an RA or CA? Please join current staff and other alumni for a reception to share stories, catch up with friends and learn about what’s happening now. |
| 3-5 p.m. |
10th Annual Hoopla - Alumni vs. Undergrad Basketball Game
Sponsored by the Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC) formerly known as Carnegie Mellon Action Project (CMAP)
Skibo Gym |
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Ice Hockey Alumni Game
Ice Castle, Castle Shannon, PA
To reserve a space, contact Gregory Michael Tanski at gmt@andrew.cmu.edu or at 716-445-2117. |
| 3:30 p.m. |
Alumni Worship Gathering
Sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
Adamson Wing, Baker Hall 136A
This is a time of worship, sharing, prayer and celebration for students and alumni of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Alumni are also welcome to join students for dinner in town after the event. |
| 4-6 p.m. |
Class of 1993, 15th Reunion
Danforth Lounge, University Center |
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Class of 1998, 10th Reunion
Coffee Lounge, Baker Hall |
| 4:30-6:30 p.m. |
Undergraduate Consulting Club Alumni Reception
Alumni House
This reception offers students and fellow alumni a chance to network, meet, talk about current employment and ask questions and advice from those in the field. Dress is business casual. |
| 6-8 p.m. |
CMARC Reception
Sponsored by the Carnegie Mellon Advising Resource Center (CMARC) formerly known as Carnegie Mellon Action Project (CMAP)
Rotunda, Cyert Hall
The reception is a chance to connect with old friends as well as currently enrolled Carnegie Mellon students. For more information please contact 412-268-2150. |
| 8 p.m. |
Scotch 'n' Soda Show: "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum"
Music & lyrics by Stephen Sondheim,
Book by Burt Shevelove & Larry Gelbart
Rangos Ballroom, University Center
Tickets can be purchased in advance at http://snstheatre.andrew.cmu.edu. |
| 9 p.m. |
Celebration of Passover Seder Dinner
Sponsored by the Alumni Association, the Chabad House, Division of Student Affairs & Hillel
Connan Room, University Center
All are welcome! |
| 9:30 p.m. |
Spring Carnival Fireworks
Gesling Stadium |
| 10-11:30 p.m. |
Scotch’n’Soda Closing Reception
McKenna- Peter-Wright Room, University Center
Mingle with fellow alumni and students in celebration of the Scotch ‘n’ Soda tradition following the close of the show. |
Sunday, April 20 |
| 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
Mayur/SASA Alumni & Student Networking Event
Danforth Lounge, University Center |
Please sign the Look Who's Coming page to let fellow alumni know that you plan to attend
Spring Carnival 2008.
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please call Carnival Headquarters at 1-866-401-9529.
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