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Class of ’62 reunion

Don't forget to register for Reunions: Reedfayre '12, May 30-June 3, so that your classmates see your name on the who's coming list! See the full list of those in our class below.–Barb Hansen '62Class of '62:H. Abbott '62Max Agoston… Continue reading

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Reedfayre ’12: coronation day

As Reed is still basking in the glow of its centennial year, we have incorporated essential elements of last year's festivities to stage a remarkable reprise. Reunions '12, May 30-June 3, has been ceremoniously renamed as "Reedfayre," and we are… Continue reading

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Reedfayre ’12: call for Alumni College proposals

A message from Larry Abramson '80:As a member of Reed's alumni board, I have been working with several of my colleagues in planning for Reedfayre '12 (Reunions), which will take place from Wednesday, May 30 through Sunday, June 3. Following… Continue reading

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Reedfayre 2012: it goes beyond 11

Centennial Reunions 2011 rocked. Can we repeat the vibe? Definitely.We have taken the essential elements that made last year's celebration so memorable and set the wheels in motion for a remarkable reprise. We are calling it Reedfayre, and it is… Continue reading

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“Woodstock without the rain”

"It was Reed's version of Woodstock without the rain. A pivotal moment."–John Sheehy '82Centennial Reunions 2011 was a momentous occasion. Some of you were there, some of you have just heard the tall tales and viewed the photos. Everyone can… Continue reading

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A great crop of Reunions ’11 coverage

Our colleagues over at Sallyportal, the blog of Reed magazine, threw themselves into the deep waters of Centennial Reunions to cover several of the most distinctive events; check out the collected highlights there (you can leave comments too!). Of course we… Continue reading

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Dr. Demento deconstructs Zappa

By Travis Greenwood '01Sated by the luxe, campuswide feast on the Friday night of Centennial Reunions, an overflow audience settled into Vollum Lounge at 9 p.m. to hear Barry Hansen '63, aka Dr. Demento, speak about the musical and cultural… Continue reading

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Riot grrrl reunion

The recent New York Times article on the continuing influence of riot grrrl ("the 1990s feminist indie-rock movement is being reexamined by academics") got me thinking back to some of the Reed connections to this music and message. Johanna Fateman… Continue reading

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Cinema sampling at Centennial Reunions

There are filmmakers, film geeks, and other fans of the silver screen amongst us here at Centennial Reunions! All showings are in the psychology auditorium.Dirt: The Movie with executive producer Laurie Benenson '71Join Los Angelino writer and film producer Laurie… Continue reading

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Mary Barnard ’32: found in translation

Sweep the mindcleanlike a field of dry stubblewhen the constellationsof daisies have been mown–Mary BarnardMary Barnard '32 is arguably Reed's most prominent creative artist. Her original poetry and translations of classic poetry influenced generations, including the Beat poets who followed… Continue reading

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