Class of 1973 Reunion Events
Thursday, Oct. 12
5-7 p.m. | Welcome Reception and Homecoming Check-in
Smith Family Gallery, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College
Menu:
Sun-dried tomato basil crostini (vegan)
Vegetable crudite with dips, crackers, and gluten-free bread (vegan, gluten-free)
Charcuterie platter (gluten-free)
Two drink tickets (beer, wine, soft drinks, sparkling water)
Price: $30/person and host bar
Friday, Oct. 13
10-11 a.m. | Fifty Year Club Induction Ceremony for the Class of 1973
Shove Memorial Chapel
Members of the Class of 1973 will receive Fifty Year Club medallions. Susan Smith Kuczmarski ’73 and Henry Doyle '73 will address the class. Class of 1973 should arrive at 9:30 a.m. for brief instructions. Class photo on Palmer Hall steps to follow.
11:15 a.m. | Class of 1973 Photo
Palmer Hall steps
11:30-1 p.m. | Fifty Year Club Luncheon
Homecoming Tent
Luncheon for current Fifty Year Club members and newly inducted members from the Class of 1973.
Price: $20/person
1:15-3 p.m. | 50 Years: CC Then and Now
Richard F. Celeste Theatre, Cornerstone Arts Center
The Class of 1973 invites all Homecoming attendees to join them for a robust discussion of the change in student perspectives from 1973-2023. Moderated by Ann Blumberg Frick '73.
5:30-8 p.m. | Reception
4th Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Menu:
Tomato basil caprese skewers (vegan, gluten-free)
Endive leaf with chilled beef, boursin, and roasted red pepper (gluten-free)
Vegetable potsticker with black soy and chili ponzu (vegan)
Spanakopita with lemon herb tzatziki (vegetarian)
Two drink tickets (beer, wine, soft drinks, sparkling water)
Price: $35/person and host bar
Saturday, Oct. 14
4-5 p.m. | Professor Fred Sondermann "Return" Documentary
Screening Room, Cornerstone Arts Center
Fred Sondermann was a beloved and respected CC professor for over 25 years and an influential contributor to the life of Colorado Springs as a city councilman and key member of Temple Shalom. His family fled Germany just two days before the start of World War II in Europe. In 1969, he journeyed back to trace his history. Filmmaker Cyd Cohn will share her film about his “Return,” followed by recollections from his family, friends, and colleagues.
6-10 p.m. | Reception and Dinner
Bemis Lounge and Dining Hall
Menu:
6-7 p.m. Gathering in Bemis Lounge
Tiger Mix snack mix and drinks
7:15 p.m., Served Dinner
Pre-set salad: Southwest heart of romaine salad with chipotle caesar, BBQ 1000 Island dressings, and shaved parmesan and ranch croutons on the side (vegetarian)
Dinner bread.
Pre-selected entree (pick one):
-Option 1: Tournedos of iron-seared beef tenderloin with redeye demiglace, and sides of steak sauce, chimichurri, and herb horseradish cream
-Option 2: Lemon piccata bronzed halibut with a side of artichoke & palm heart relish (gluten-free)
-Option 3: Tofu hibachi stack with ginger pesto and firework vegetables (vegetarian, gluten-free)
Sides:
Orange and agave glazed carrots (vegan, gluten-free)
Olive oil roasted marble potatoes (vegan, gluten-free)
Dessert (buffet service) with coffee and tea bar:
Gluten-free chocolate torte
Gluten-free seasonal fruit tart (vegan)
Price: $50/person and host bar