105th(‽) Reunion
New Haven, Connecticut
General Information
The Spizzwinks(?) are celebrating their 105th Anniversary, and we’re pulling out all the stops.
How Can I Prepare?
Lend your voice to the Spizzwinks(?) Virtual Choir Project. Join your fellow Spizzwinks(?) and their fans from around the world and submit a video of yourself singing “Somewhere.” We’ll stitch them all together into a video collage, crossing time and space, that unites the world of Winkdom. Here’s a sneak peak with the first few singers:
Why Should You Come?
- This will be our best-attended (non-Centennial) reunion ever! Over 125 Spizzwinks have already registered. See who’s coming.
- It’s just the fun stuff: people you like, events you like, activities you like.
- Pick up our exclusive new Spizzwinks(?) Dress socks
- You get to SING with the SPIZZWINKS(?).
- This only happens twice a decade!
- See the full schedule of events below.
What Hotel Deals Did You Get Me?
Our discounted hotel room blocks have expired, but these hotels may still have rooms available at regular price:
- Omni New Haven ($199/night) [Sold Out]
- Courtyard New Haven at Yale
- New Haven Hotel
- The Blake Hotel [NEW hotel on High St]
- The Study at Yale ($319 Fri, $229 Sat) [Sold Out]
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The Countdown Begins!
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Reunion Schedule of Activities
Reunion Schedule and Songbook
Log into the Alumni Dashboard to view the official Schedule of Events and Songbook for the reunion!
Thursday - "Full Cup" (optional add-on)
Arrive Thursday night to attend a traditional Mory’s Night. We’ve rented out the whole first floor of the club and will serve a three-course dinner including Baker Soup (of course)! Cups and song will abound.
Mory’s Night is an add-on available for $43 per-person in addition to the reunion registration fee.
Friday - "Wake Freshmen Wake"
Arrivals, registration, welcome packet and Spizzwink(?) swag available at Rose Alumni Hall throughout most of the day.
Friday - "This Could Be The Start Of Something"
Greet your classmates for the first time, reconnect, and enjoy some light singing and rehearsing.
Friday - "Blue Skies"
Choose-your-own-adventure casual social events. Pick one of the events curated by our Social Activities Committee like a tour of the new residential colleges, Owl Shoppe cigar hour, guided Art Gallery Tour, or Counter Weight Brewery Tour [extra fee]; or, organize your own fun with your classmates.
Friday - "Somewhere"
Learn about ‘wink history in short bursts during our “105 years in 105 seconds” event, and witness the debut of our Virtual Choir video.
Friday - "Gimme That Wine"
Welcome dinner and drinks at Bar Pizza. It’s like Pepe’s but without the long walk and the two-hour wait on a Friday night!
Friday - "Grace Kelly"
Saturday - "Waly Waly"
Rehearsals for each Spizzwink era and inter-generational songs led by esteemed Pitchpipes from across the ages.
Saturday - "Lullaby of Broadway"
Saturday - "Puttin' On the Ritz"
Saturday - "How High The Moon"
Sunday - "No Regrets"
Sunday - "Loch Lomand"
Okay, okay. How much does it cost?
Have I got a price for you! Several actually…
Early Bird Pricing (available through December 31st, 2018)
Class of 2008 and earlier: | $225 |
Class of 2009 and later: | $125 |
Additional Guests : | $165 |
Children 12 and younger: | $25 |
Regular Pricing (Starting January 1, 2019)
Class of 2008 and earlier: | $250 |
Class of 2009 and later: | $150 |
Additional Guests: | $175 |
Children 12 and younger: | $25 |