Join us in-person for Return to Evergreen 2022
Saturday, October 15, 2022 | Olympia, Washington
We’ve missed you! Join us to reconnect with your Greener community and celebrate the spirit of life-long learning at Evergreen’s annual alumni weekend!
Can’t join us in-person for Return to Evergreen? No worries!
On Saturday, October 15, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. PDT we will be livestreaming via Zoom our Afternoon Breakout Session: Evergreen Prison Education Project: Liberation Education, Reentry, and Resilience Network.
What’s Return to Evergreen?
Return to Evergreen (Return) is the college’s version of homecoming. We gather to honor alumni successes, celebrate alumni impact and the spirit of life-long learning. This event features Evergreen graduates addressing pressing topics and social events to foster community. Learn more and register below!
This Year’s Event
We’re honoring you, alumni and Evergreen’s 50th anniversary with exciting opportunities for you to reconnect, share, discover and celebrate with Greeners from all chapters of the college’s history.
You’ll enjoy nurturing your spirit of life-long learning by:
- Engaging in interactive conversations featuring alumni and faculty tackling some of the biggest challenges of our time through a lens of racial justice and equity.
- Connecting with alumni from across the country and around the globe.
- Hearing from the 2022 Joseph Albert Dear Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
- Learning from and with Evergreen’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURF) at the SURF Showcase.
- Building community with Evergreen faculty, students and staff.
Return to Evergreen Ticket Information
SURF Showcase | Friday, October 14
- Free Admission, Registration Required
Return to Evergreen | Saturday, October 15
- Alumni + Friends: $30
- Recent Grads (Classes of 2017-2022): $10
- Students: First 100 students get free Registration
Health and Safety, Event Accessibility
For the health and safety of our community, we encourage masking while indoors unless eating or drinking. There will be complimentary masks and hand sanitizing stations available during the event. We will continue to monitor conditions and update our plans accordingly.
The Evergreen State College provides reasonable accommodations to those with disabilities. We kindly ask that requests for accommodations and services be submitted by October 3, 2022. Contact Galen Steinweg at galen.steinweg@evergreen.edu or (360) 819-6570 for assistance.
We’ve developed an exciting event with opportunities for you to reconnect, share, discover and celebrate with Greeners near and far! Join us for dynamic and interactive conversations featuring faculty and alumni tackling societal challenges with their Evergreen education and social events with friends from Evergreen’s rich history.
Friday, October 14, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
SURF Showcase | Evans Hall
You’ll hear from Evergreen’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) recipients and enjoy an up-close look at their impressive findings. Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students to partner closely with faculty on real-world research and a variety of creative projects.
Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Guest Check-in | 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Evans Hall
Event Welcome | 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Evans Hall
Welcome back to Evergreen! Kick-off the alumni weekend by reconnecting with new and familiar faces while fueling up with refreshments and lite breakfast bites.
Indigenous Alumni and Faculty Exhibition | 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Evans Hall Gallery
The House of Welcome, Longhouse Education and Cultural center presents First Peoples: Artwork of Indigenous Faculty, Students, Staff and Alumni of the Evergreen State College.
Morning Breakout Sessions | 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | Purce Hall
Take your pick! Choose between two dynamic sessions featuring alumni and faculty approaching timely topics through a lens of racial justice and equity, or visit the Evans Hall Gallery for an exhibition featuring Indigenous Alumni and Faculty of Evergreen.
50th Anniversary Historical Walking Tour
Equity, Justice, and Empowerment in Public Service
Brain Break and Moments of Reflection | 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Alumni Luncheon & Joseph Albert Dear Distinguished Alumni Ceremony | 12:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Evans Hall
Join friends familiar and new at this celebratory luncheon in honor of you, our Evergreen alumni! We’ll also honor the achievements of the 2022 Joseph Albert Dear Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Brain Break and Moments of Reflection | 1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Breakout Sessions | 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. | Purce Hall
Take your pick! Choose between two dynamic sessions featuring alumni and faculty approaching timely topics through a lens of racial justice and equity or visit the Evans Hall Gallery for an exhibition featuring Indigenous Alumni and Faculty of Evergreen.
Equitable Solutions to the Climate Crisis
Evergreen Prison Education Project: Liberation Education, Reentry, and Resilience Network
Brain Break and Moments of Reflection | 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Greener Hour | 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Evans Hall | Ages 21+ only
Cap off your return to Evergreen with this lively social event featuring alumni-produced beverages and fare. You’ll enjoy connecting with great company and experience the creativity of fellow graduates with interactive games, a photo booth, live screen printing, and more! Must be age 21+ and present a valid photo ID to attend.