Alumni Gatherings

Alumni gatherings are open to all conference participants!  They provide an opportunity for connecting with former classmates, networking, and meeting new friends.  If your school is not listed below, you can start your own gathering in The University Hotel Lounge or at a nearby restaurant.

Bethel University

 

Bethel alumni and current students are invited to gather for lunch on Saturday.
Location: Please look for a reserved table in the Ballroom.
Time:  12-1:35 p.m.

 

 

Hamline University

 

Hamline alumni, students and associates are invited to meet immediately following the conference.
Location:  University Hotel Lounge
Time:  4:00 p.m.
 
 
 
Northwestern University

 

Northwestern alumni and current students are invited to gather for lunch on Saturday.
Location: Please look for a reserved table in the Ballroom.
Time:  12-1:35 p.m.
 
University of Minnesota

 

University of Minnesota professors, students, alumni and friends are all invited to meet 15 minutes after the conference at Stub
Location: Stub and Herbs, 227 SE Oak St, across from McNamara alumni center
Time:  3:45 p.m.
 
 
 
University of St. Thomas

 

Friends, alumni, current students and University of St. Thomas faculty are invited to gather for conversation after the conference.
Location:  University Hotel Lounge
Time:  4:00 p.m.
 
 
 

 

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