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All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

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Watch: All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

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All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

Watch: Don Mizell '71

Mizell, winner of the 2005 Grammy for Album of the Year for Ray Charles' "Genius Loves Company," donated it to the College. More from Watch: Don Mizell '71
All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

Watch: Arthur Chu '06

Jeopardy! sensation Arthur Chu '06 presented "From SWIL-ly to Celebrity: The Unlikely Rise to Game Show Success of a Swarthmore Misfit." More from Watch: Arthur Chu '06
All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

Watch: Jed Rakoff '64

At Collection, U.S. District Judge Jed Rakoff '64 lauded the College's emphasis on "academic rigor coupled with social consciousness" and reminded the reunion crowd of the importance of true free speech. More from Watch: Jed Rakoff '64
All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

Watch: Bathtub Debate

Each year, this event features an apocalyptic scenario, out of which only one academic division can emerge to remake society in their own image. From left, classicist Grace Ledbetter, computer scientist Bruce Maxwell '91, and political scientist Ben Berger do the honors. More from Watch: Bathtub Debate

Watch: All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

More than 2,800 people celebrated a party 150 years in the making. More from Watch: All-Alumni Reunion Weekend
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All-Alumni Reunion Weekend

More than 2,800 people celebrated a party 150 years in the making, reveling in the postcard-perfect weather and dynamic programming of All-Alumni Weekend. Held in honor of the College's sesquicentennial, the event drew a record-breaking turnout that included members of 72 classes dating back to 1934, drawing from throughout the U.S. and 24 countries, including Kenya, Venezuela, and New Zealand. The largest Parade of Classes in College history processed from Magill Walk to the Scott Outdoor Amphitheater, energized by the spirited drumming of Alex Shaw '00 and Alô Brasil.
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