The Fletcher School

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The Fletcher School's 75th Anniversary

75th Anniversary Events

75th Anniversary of Preparing the World’s Leaders 1933 to 2008

The 75th anniversary celebration included a series of events worldwide starting in the winter of 2007 and concluding in the spring of 2009. The largest events were the historic Convocation held on campus in October 2008, the black-tie gala in Washington, DC on Saturday, 11 October 2008, and Commencement in May 2009. Additional events were held in London (December 2007), Singapore (January 2008), New York (February 2008), Mexico City (April 2008) and Talloires (June 2008).

Schedule of Primary Alumni/Friend Events:

  1. Fletcher’s Fifth Annual London Symposium Hosted by H.E. Wolfgang Ischinger at the Ambassador’s Residence - 1 December 2007 – London

    • Event coincided with annual London European Advisory Group meeting and Symposium.

  2. 75th Anniversary Luncheon - 12 January 2008 – Singapore

    • Guest Remarks by H.E. Miles Kupa, Australian High Commissioner to Singapore
    • Event coincided with Global Master of Arts Program residency and Asian Advisory Group meeting.

  3. Advisory Group and Board Meetings - 11 February 2008 – New York City

    • Alumni Event coincided with Board of Overseers and International Management Advisory Group meetings.

  4. Advisory Group and Admitted Student Reception - 3-4 April 2008 – Mexico City

  5. Talloires Symposium - 30 May - 1 June 2008 – Talloires

    • Event coincided with European Advisory Group meeting.

  6. 75th Anniversary Gala - Photo Gallery - 11 October 2008 – Washington, DC

    • Event coincided with Board of Overseers meeting and Global Master of Arts Program event.

  7. Historic Convocation Date - 26 October 2008 – Medford Campus

  8. 75th Commencement - May 2009 – Medford Campus