Alumni Reunion Weekend 2013

Schedule of Events and Registration Information

Alumni Reunion Weekend 2013 celebrates the graduating classes of 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003 and 2008 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 19
12th 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, Aug. 30.  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. .

2013_Marygrove_College_Golf_Outing_Brochure.pdf

Friday, September 20
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 21
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 3 or 8 (1953, 1958, 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

Men’s Varsity Soccer Game vs. Lawrence Tech and Tailgate: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Marygrove Soccer Field.

Sunday, September 22
Golden Jubilee Celebration Mass honoring the Class of 1963 • 11:00 a.m. - Noon • Sacred Heart Chapel

Brunch and Induction of the Class of 1963 into the Fifty Year Club and recognition of those who graduated prior to 1963 • 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.

Hotel Information

A block of rooms is being held at The Doubletree by Hilton which is located at 5801 Southfield Expressway, Detroit, MI 48228.  You may reserve a single, double triple or quad 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 or (800) 222-8733and identify yourself as a member of Marygrove College 2013 Alumni Reunion.  You can also register on-line at  http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/D/DTTDBDT-MGR-20130919/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG.  Reservations must be made by August 29, 2013 to guarantee this special rate.

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. 

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. .