Alumni Day 2010

On Alumni Day 2010, Princeton will honor two extraordinary alumni. The Honorable James A. Leach '64, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, will be awarded the Woodrow Wilson Award while General David H. Petraeus *85 *87 (WWS), Commander of the United States Central Command, will receive the Madison Medal.

We very much hope that you will join us on Saturday, February 20, 2010 to hear lectures by our award winners in Richardson Auditorium or to participate in the many other academic lectures, family programming, career workshops and campus tours offered throughout the day.

• Alumni Day 2010 Schedule of Events [PDF]
• Registration:
  • Alumni Day 2010
  • Madison Medalist Reception honoring General David Petraeus *85 *87
• Other campus events [PDF]
• Hotel information [PDF] (including rates and event codes)
  

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Registrants are asked to bring their event confirmation form and ID as proof of registration for admittance to Richardson Auditorium, Jadwin Gym or other Alumni Day programming. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. No backpacks, large bags, or umbrellas will be allowed in Richardson Auditorium. Bag check will be available in Maclean House. Photography and audio recording are prohibited in Richardson Auditorium.

For questions about Alumni Day 2010, please contact the Office of the Alumni Association at losborne@princeton.edu or (609) 258-1900.

About Alumni Day

Alumni Day was first observed on Lincoln's birthday in 1915. Designed to give alumni a glimpse of campus life when the University was in session (and not just at commencement for Reunions), the event drew 100 people in what the PAW called "an intellectual pilgrimage" to Princeton. From 1916 to 1955, Alumni Day took place on Washington's birthday; thereafter, it was and remains observed on the Saturday nearest to February 22.

Alumni Day now draws over 1,000 alumni, parents, friends and family. It is not only a day to reconnect with Princeton but a day to renew old friendships and undoubtedly forge new ones. At the Alumni Day luncheon, several awards are presented to alumni in recognition of their achievements and volunteer service. Learn more about the various awards presented to alumni, as well as awards the University presented to top students.

Alumni Day also includes a panoply of engaging academic content featuring Princeton alumni and faculty. Visit the Alumni Day Lecture Archives to enjoy audio recordings of previous years' lectures, as well as the Chapel Audio Tours.

Service of Remembrance

Princeton University’s Annual Memorial Service, the Service of Remembrance, is a cherished part of Alumni Day, the midwinter gathering of the Princeton family. The Service remembers with honor and affection those Princetonians—alumni, students, faculty and staff—whose deaths were recorded during the prior calendar year. It is held in the University Chapel at 3:00 p.m. and lasts for one hour.  All family and friends are invited.

All University lots will be available for parking on Saturday. Lot 21 and West Garage will have shuttle service to and from the Chapel. There is also public parking in town. Visit the University's 'Getting Around Campus' page to learn more about visitor parking and to view a campus map.

For additional information about the Service of Remembrance, please contact Dottie Werner at (609) 258-5451.