Harvard-Radcliffe Class of 1981

Upcoming Events: HR1981 Community

Posted on May 20, 2023 by HR1981 CoChairs

All our events are on the HR1981 class calendar.

May

Sunday, May 21, 3:30-5 pm ET, Drop-In Social
Register now. Drop-in socializing, gently led by Jeanne Heifetz. Join us at any time. Contact: Jeanne Heifetz.

June

Sun. June 11, 3:30-5 pm ET, Book Club: On Critical Race Theory, Victor Ray
Register Now. For a brief overview of critical race theory, see this Meet the Press Q&A: “What is ‘critical race theory,’ really?” with sociologist Victor Ray for useful context of his 2022 book, On Critical Race Theory: Why It Matters & Why You Should Care.
We will also have a discussion to plan readings for next year; we’d love your input! Contact: Daphne de Marneffe.

Sunday, June 18, 3:30-5 pm ET, Drop-In Social
Register now. Drop-in socializing, gently led by Jeanne Heifetz. Join us at any time. Contact: Jeanne Heifetz.

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40th Reunion HIGHLIGHTS

Posted on July 23, 2021 by HR1981 CoChairs

Event recordings are now available! Including 81: 81 ’81, from our 35th.
This is classmate-only content, so you’ll need your Harvard sign-in (aka “HarvardKey”).
Still available: Caps, jackets, hoodies, and tees, with your choice of crest:
our HR1981 dual-shield logo, or the Harvard shield with “1981 XL”.
(Also: desk sets and more, from the Coop.)
See the Program for our Memorial Service.

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Past 40th Reunion (and Post-Reunion) Events

Posted on April 29, 2023 by HR1981 CoChairs

(Archived here for your reference, for your fond memories, and for your proof that, yes, the list is this long.)

See the list of our future events, also visible on our front page, and in our Calendar.

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Pasadena Reunion Report

Posted on March 30, 2023 by PasadenaReunion

[As reported by Joe McDonough]

Class of 1981 in Pasadena, March 2023

An Appreciation

One wonders if Pasadena, California has ever shown itself better than it did to the Class of 1981 on March 23-26, 2023. And Pasadena, after all, is the home of the Rose Bowl!

The committee of Pasadena reunion organizers included: Liz Ryan (Chairperson), Alison Dundes Renteln, Joel Ball, Edward Bettigole, Bonnie Bottoms, Bradley Stoner, George Melrod, Lois Nesbitt, Pamela Chin, and Paula Tavrow.

Of course, in any group of volunteers, leadership makes the difference, and all would agree that the dedication and direction of Liz and Alison provided the essential drive that propelled the weekend to such success.

Our hosts started the week worrying about unusually heavy rains and high winds but by Thursday afternoon these had given way to warm, spring sunshine, brilliantly clean air, fleecy clouds in the sky, and even wildflowers in the fields.

Headlining the weekend’s agenda were numerous tours and planned events, including:

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Pasadena Reunion Forms for Download

Posted on March 21, 2023 by PasadenaReunion

(COVID protocol, Hiking liability waiver, Agenda, and Restaurants)

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Pasadena Reunion Updates

Posted on March 21, 2023 by PasadenaReunion

(Updates on each of the events, and info on using the Whova app.)

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COVID-19 Protocol for the HR1981 Pasadena Reunion

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Joel Ball

The HR1981 Pasadena Reunion Planning Team is committed to protecting the health and welfare of all attendees. Toward this end, we will follow all current public health recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among reunion attendees.

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