Reunion 2006 Videos

Getting Started

2:52 Min, 15.9 MB

This is the first video in a series for Reunion I, showing early preparations and registrants. Additional pictures are posted in the Photo Gallery. You can download the video here.

Reunion I Back to Class

Bon Appétit: French Cooking Class

5:06 Min, 29.1 MB

A popular and fun class in Mandelle’s Golden Pear Kitchen, led by Nicole Vaget and Catherine Bloom. Additional photos of the event can be viewed in the Photo Gallery.
Download the video here.

Financial Planning for Young Alumnae

45:25 Min, 100.3 MB

Join Lisa Utzinger ’02, young alumnae representative, Alumnae Association Board of Directors, and a panel of financial planning professionals for advice, information, and tips on managing your personal finances and making the most of your hard-earned paycheck. Download the video here.

The Making of a Children’s Book

86:10 Min, 188.9 MB

Corinne Demas, professor of English, presented an insider's look into the world of children’s book publishing. Tour the process from manuscript to contract to finished book. Visit Corinne’s Web site to find out more about her books. Download the video here.

Class of 1956 50th Reunion

Class of 1956 Slide Show

31:46 Min, 150 MB

This is a photographic history of the class of 1956, compiled by Ellie Landowne and featuring numerous photos of the campus, community, and students in the the 1950’s and later years.  The slide show includes a  soundtrack recorded from classic vinyl LP’s. Share your thoughts on the 1956 Class Message Board.

Saturday, May 27th

Alumnae Parade

31:30 Min, 96.1 MB

While the Quaboag Highlanders pipe band played, Loyalty Classes in antique cars led the parade, followed by alumnae classes, alumnae relatives, certificate degree and graduate students, and seniors carrying the Laurel Chain. View additional images at our

Photo Gallery. Download the video here.

Laurel Chain Ceremony

15:27 Min, 42.5 MB

Follow the Laurel Chain from the end of the parade route as it winds its way around Mary Lyon's grave site. The ceremony concludes with the graduating seniors singing Bread & Roses. See our Photo Gallery for additional images. Download the video here.

134th Alumnae Association Annual Meeting

39:43 Min, 85 MB

A celebration of 134 years of tradition and success, Mount Holyoke College Alumnae, graduating seniors, and guests gathered to honor the past and welcome the future. This footage highlights the singing and class histories.  Download the video here.

Friday June 2nd

Reunion II Back to Class

Kripalu Yoga

12:36 MB, 24.1 MB

Beth Gibney Boulden, certified Kripalu Yoga instructor and associate director of student programs at Mount Holyoke College, led a yoga class for beginners and experienced yogis alike. Download the video here.

America's Role in the World

85:56 Min, 171 MB

Join Vincent A. Ferraro, Ruth C. Lawson Professor of Politics and Chair of International relations, for a discussion about American foreign policy and current world affairs.

Four-Hand Piano Concert

30:56 Min, 81 MB

Gary Steigerwalt and Dana Muller performed a four-hand piano recital in honor of the Class of 1951. Download the video here. The video includes introductions of the compositions by the performers.

Saturday, June 3rd

134th Alumnae Annual Meeting at Reunion II

86:59 Min, 147.2 MB

This is the entire annual meeting including class histories. Download the video here.