Reunite, Rediscover, Reflect
Schedule of Events
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Classes of ‘70-’73 Welcome Reception 4:00 pm I Campbell Hall Plaza I UCSB Campus
Pick up your weekend program, swag bag, and network with old friends.
Prof Slam 5:30 pm I Mosher Alumni House I Whalen Plaza
Join UCSB Professors for a dynamic, entertaining, and digestible 3-minute presentation of their research. $10/person.
Friday, April 28, 2023
Meet Me at the Library 10:00 am I University Library Entrance
Join us for a tour of the University library with stops at nostalgic and new locations, access to special collections exhibits, and innovative library space, ending with coffee, pastries, and campus views where you will hear from the University Librarian, have access to the UCSB 75th Anniversary Exhibit, and review yearbooks from ’70-’73. Coffee and pastries to be served. Complementary.
Innovations in Longevity & Aging Luncheon I 11:30 am I LOCATION NEEDED
Learn how UCSB Researchers are leading the way in solving the challenges of aging and longevity. From macular degeneration to Alzheimer’s to the effects of hormones, this is sure to be an interesting and stimulating lecture. Complementary lecture. Boxed Lunch option for purchase, $25/person.
50th Reunion Campus Tour (option 1) 2:00 pm I Meet at Pardall Tunnel
Includes Storke Tower Tour (don’t worry we will have access to the elevator). Complementary.
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Jeffrey’s Jazz Coffeehouse Brunch 9:30 am I Mosher Alumni House I Whalen Plaza
Enjoy coffee, live jazz music, and spoken word with fellow alumni. $10/person.
50th Reunion Campus Tour (option 2) 10:00 am I Meet at Pardall Tunnel
Includes Storke Tower Tour (don’t worry we will have access to the elevator). Complementary.
50th Reunion Luncheon 12:00 pm I Betty Wells Plaza I The Club & Guesthouse
Regarded as the highlight of the weekend, the luncheon isn’t an event to miss. This year will feature sweeping views of the Lagoon and a keynote speaker. $50/person
On the Record: Creating a 1970s Oral History 1:30 pm I The Club & Guesthouse
Join us to share your stories of your time at UC Santa Barbara. Help us memorialize your experiences to share with current and future generations of alumni. Complimentary.
Taste of UCSB 2:00 pm I UCSB I Campus Green
The premier event of the weekend benefiting the UCSB Alumni Scholarship Fund, featuring brewers, vintners, tasty bites, live music and interactive booths. $45-$65/person ($25 alcohol free option).
Alumni High Tea with UCSB’s Education Abroad Program 4:30 pm | Mosher Alumni House
Share your study abroad memories over a selection of world teas with EAP and your fellow wayfaring Gauchos. Hear program updates from EAP Faculty Director Dr. Juan Campo, meet current EAP students, and enjoy a perfectly brewed presentation by Dr. Erika Rappaport, author of A Thirst for Empire: How Tea Shaped the Modern World.
Golden Gaucho Reception 5:00 pm I Pepe’s in Goleta
Come chat, network, enjoy music and tacos with former classmates. Pepe’s has been a Goleta tradition since 1958! $30/person, includes heavy appetizers and 2 drink tickets.