Alumni Reunion Weekend

Schedule of Events and Registration Information

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2012 celebrates the graduating classes of 1932, 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002 and 2007 however, everyone, regardless of graduation year is invited and encouraged to attend.  For more information contact Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations/Alumni Annual Giving at (313) 927-1443 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . 

Thursday, September 13

11th Annual Sr. Jan Soleau Memorial Swing and a Prayer Golf Scramble • 11:00 a.m. • Beacon Hill Golf Club, Commerce Twp, MI
This event includes 18 holes with cart, continental breakfast, lunch at the turn, buffet dinner with open bar, two drink tickets on the course, driving range, 1-hour group golf instruction prior to shotgun start and contest prizes.  All skill levels are welcome.  You may register individually, with a partner or with an entire foursome.  The format will be best ball/scramble.  Cost is $125 per golfer or $50 for dinner only.  Registration deadline is Friday, August 24.  If you have questions or need more information, contact Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations/Annual Giving at 313-927-1443 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Friday, September 14

Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony and Reception • 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. • Marygrove College Theatre and Denk Chapman Hall.   All alumni are invited to attend the award ceremony in the theatre and then enjoy refreshments, conversation and live music at the reception that follows in Denk Chapman Hall.

Saturday, September 15

Registration and Continental Breakfast • 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • Madame Cadillac Building

Mass • 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. • Sacred Heart Chapel
An alumni choir, under the direction of alumnus Tom Zerafa ’91, will sing at this mass and you are invited to join them.

Class/Group Pictures • 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • Liberal Arts Building
Pictures will be taken of classes whose graduation year ends in 2 or 7 (1952, 1957, etc.) and of groups from the 80s through present.

Lunch • 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. • Alumnae Hall

Campus Tours - 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. – Madame Cadillac Building

Sunday, September 16

Golden Jubilee Celebration Mass honoring the Class of 1962 • 11:00 a.m. - Noon • Sacred Heart Chapel

Brunch and Induction of the Class of 1962 into the Fifty Year Club and recognition of those who graduated prior to 1962 • Noon - 2:00 p.m. • Main Dining Room

Singers, lectors and Eucharistic ministers needed for Saturday liturgy

If you are interested in participating in the liturgy as a member of the choir, lector or Eucharistic minister, please sign up on the registration form.  Music and details will be sent to choir members and the choir will rehearse in the chapel at 9:00 a.m. prior to the liturgy.

Class Gift

In recognition of significant reunion years, you are invited to make a special reunion gift to Marygrove.  Many reunion classes choose to support a special project, make a gift in memory of deceased classmates or in honor of special professors, or simply a donation in recognition of the outstanding education Marygrove provided.  Please contact your reunion class representative for more information or make a contribution on the enclosed registration form.

Hotel Reservations

A block of rooms is being held at the Doubletree by Hilton, 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228. You may reserve a single or double occupancy room for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and/or Sunday night for a discounted rate of $99 per night. To make reservations, call 313-336-3340 and identify yourself as a member of Marygrove College 2012 Alumni Reunion. Reservations must be received by September 1, 2012.

Registration materials will be mailed to reunion classes in July.  If you need more information, contact Diane Puhl, Director of Alumni Relations/Alumni Annual Giving at 313-927-1443 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.