GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The 2024 Bard College at Simon's Rock Alumni Reunion will begin on Friday, May 31 through Sunday, June 2, 2024.

 

The events will kick off on Friday with the BBQ Mixer and Lawn Games, which will take place on The White House front lawn, followed by the world premiere of the Great Barrington Public Theater's performance of "Dog People," and the Alumni Buffet Breakfast on Saturday morning. 

 

Following the breakfast, the Herbarium Tour & Demo, guided by Professor Donald McClellan and Alum Hannah Wheeler, will take visitors through the internationally recognized plant collection which includes species from the Simon's Rock program on the Caribbean island of Montserrat, and segue into a picnic lunch with Provost John Weinstein at the Simon's Rock Farm and Center for Food and Resilience. The festivities will conclude on Sunday with a Champagne Brunch in the Dining Hall.

 

During reunion weekend, alumni and their families can also indulge in special discounts and deals, such as 20 percent off Simon's Rock gear at the Campus Store and at local businesses The facilities of the Kilpatrick Athletic Center will also be available for free to alumni and their families throughout the entire weekend.

 

Businesses that are interested in offering special discounts to Simon's Rock alumni from May 31-June 2 should contact Asa Cade, acade@simons-rock.edu, for more information on how to participate.