Alumni

Alumni Reunion 2013

Alumni Reunion 2013

Clyde V. Madren Center 

The following classes will meet during reunion:
  • 1939
  • 1942 — 1943 — 1944 — 1948— 1949
  • 1951 — 1953 — 1954 — 1956 — 1957 — 1959
  • 1960 — 1961 — 1963

Reunion is for all classes. Contact the Alumni Association to set up a class party for your

Reunion Headquarters

The Clyde V. Madren Conference Center and James F. Martin Inn Complex serve as the official Reunion Headquarters. Please check in upon arrival to receive your Reunion registration materials and name tags.  Check the schedule for times the Reunion registration desk will be open.

Hotel Accommodations

When calling to make hotel reservations, identify yourself as being with the Clemson Alumni Reunion.

Clemson Area Hotels
James F. Martin Inn
– 864-654-9020
Comfort Inn – 864-653-3600
Courtyard by Marriott – 864-654-8833
Days Inn – 864-653-4411
Hampton Inn – 864-653-7744
Holiday Inn Express – 864-654-9410
Ramada Inn – 864-654-7501
Sleep Inn – 864-653-6000

Seneca Area Hotels
Days Inn – 864-885-0710
Executive Inn – 864-882-2784
Jameson Inn – 864-888-8300
Town and Country – 864-882-3376

Additional Hotels
Additional hotels are located off Interstate 85 at exit 19 in Anderson and at exit 40 in Easley, both approximately 20 minutes from campus.

Weekend Attire

Please check activity descriptions for appropriate dress. Most events call for casual and comfortable attire.  A light sweater may be needed for evening events. Class parties and some other events are Sunday dress.<

Shuttle Service

Clemson Area Transit (CAT) will provide shuttle service from the Madren Center to all campus activities. Look for the bus symbol Bus Symbol that indicates shuttle service is provided. Alumni staying in accommodations other than the Martin Inn can park at the Madren Center and use the shuttle service to campus events. We encourage alumni to use the shuttle service, as parking on campus may not be convenient.

Other Information

If you need special assistance, such as transportation requests or dietary needs,  or need more information please contact the Reunion staff at the Clemson Alumni Association at 864-656-2345.

Alumni photos from past football games.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 6, 2013

Noon-6 p.m. —  Registration Open Madren Center Lobby. Sign in to receive your Reunion packet

10 a.m. —  Golden Tiger Golf Tournament. $55 Walker Course. All are invited to play in the tournament hosted by the Class of ‘63. Please be sure to note your handicap or average score on the registration form.

Lunch on your own (Season’s Restaurant, campus dining, local restaurants)

2 p.m. — Tours and Activities

4:30 p.m. —   Various Locations. Sign up on site. A bus will depart for a tour of the Clemson Experimental Forest at 2 p.m. and a presentation about the history of the Clemson Ring will begin at 3:30p.m.

3 p.m. —   Check In for Martin Inn Guests

5:30 p.m. —   Social Time

6 p.m. —   Welcome Reception and Jungaleers Dance. $30. Madren Center Ballroom. Celebrate your return to Clemson with class mates over a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception and dancing to the Big Band sounds of the Jungaleers! Casual dress.

Friday, June 7, 2013

8 a.m. -6 p.m. Registration Open Madren Center Lobby

8:30 a.m. — Class of 1963 Reception at the President’s Home. All members of the Class of 1963 and their guests are invited to a receptions at the President’s Home, hosted by President and Mrs. James Barker. Only he Class of 1963 will attend the reception. From there, the class will be transported to the celebration of their gift to the University.

9:30 a.m. — Class of 1963 Gift Celebration. Join the Golden Tigers as they celebrate their gift in support of the Bridge Program!

Noon — Solid Orange Family Luncheon. $30 Madren Center Ballroom. Join President Barker as we share time as the Clemson Family.  Remember, Clemson fans wear orange every Friday! Casual dress.

2 p.m. — Tours and Activities

4:30 p.m. — Various locations. Sign up on Site. A variety of tours at various times will be available for you to attend across campus including tours of the West End Zone, newly added academic buildings, and other fun events. Check our webpage for more details: www.clemson.edu/alumni/reunion

5:30 p.m. — Social Time

6 p.m. — Class Parties. $40 Madren Center Meeting Rooms. Each class will gather for dinner and their class photo at 6 p.m. in their own meeting room. Sunday dress.. Continue socializing with classmates through the night.

Saturday, June 8, 2013

8 a.m. — Registration Open

10 a.m. — Madren Center Lobby. Check out for Martin Inn Guests is at 11 a.m.

8 a.m. — Every Tiger Breakfast. $20 Madren Center Ballroom. Each tiger is important to Clemson and we want everyone to attend this breakfast on the last day of Reunion. Casual Dress.

9:30 a.m. — Golden Tiger Induction Ceremony for the Class of 1963. Tillman Hall Auditorium. Share this special occasion with members of the Class of 1963 as they are inducted into the Golden Tiger Society.  Golden Tigers will be presented with a lapel pin and certificate and will have their picture taken with President Barker and the Tiger mascot.  The class picture and the class meeting will take place immediately following the ceremony.  Sunday dress; men wear a blue blazer.

9:30-11 a.m. — Tours and Activities. Various Locations. Sign up on site. A variety of tours will be offered during this time for you to attend.

12 p.m. — Determined Spirit Luncheon. $20 Madren Center Ballroom. The Clemson Family is known for its neverending, determined spirit, pride, loyalty, and everlasting bond.  It may be time to depart campus, but the determined spirit never leaves the heart of a tiger! Casual Dress.

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