2008 Emeritus Weekend
Over 450 alumni and guests came back to campus to reconnect with old friends, experience the Michigan of today and share their Michigan stories. It was a weekend that offered great experiences for our graduates of 1958 & prior allowing them to relive their Michigan days.
Much has changed in the 50 years since they graduated. Students are allowed to have cars on campus, women can walk through the front doors of the Union and campus has expanded and grown by leaps and bounds. The attendees of the 2008 50th Reunion & Emeritus Weekend were able to see these changes and experience some familiarities, such as football Saturday.
The 50th Reunion & Emeritus Weekend events included a variety of college/school specific activities from lunches and dinners with their respective Deans, the Go Blue tailgate and football game against Illinois. The weekend ended with the prestigious Gala Dinner. The dinner featured special guests including Vice President of Development Jerry May and President of the Alumni Association Steve Grafton. One of the highlights of the evening was remarks from George Googasian, Co-Chair, Class of 1958 Reunion Advisory Committee. Those in attendance were inducted into the Emeritus Society and received their Emeritus pin. After this ceremony many stayed for a night of dancing.
The 50th Reunion & Emeritus Weekend is an opportunity to congratulate and celebrate our Michigan alumni. We look forward to celebrating many more classes to come!