2020 marks the Wells Scholars Program's 30th Anniversary and the Indiana University Bicentennial. We invite WSP alumni to return to Bloomington for several exclusive events for WSP alumni, opportunities to meet current Wells Scholars, and dozens of campus events that mark the culmination of IU's year-long Bicentennial celebration. We hope you'll join us in Bloomington for both the WSP 30th Anniversary Reunion and the IU Bicentennial Reunion!
Wells Scholars Alumni can choose to augment the 30th Anniversary Reunion (events running Friday evening - Sunday morning) by attending several Bicentennial Reunion events with other IU Bloomington programs and alumni. The Bloomington portion of the IU Bicentennial Reunion begins Thursday, June 4th and continues through June 7th. While IU Bicentennial events are open to all interested registrants, WSP Reunion events are restricted to invited Program alumni/guests, donors, and friends.
Tentative Wells Scholars Program Events
In addition to Wells Scholars Alumni events, we encourage you to participate in the dozens of Bicentennial celebrations taking place as part of the IU Bicentennial Reunion (June 1st-June 7th, 2020). See how IU has grown since you graduated, visit the restaurants and cultural sites that are still the same as you remember, and celebrate 200 years of Indiana University!
WSP Reunion registration coming soon.
Registration for the general IU Bicentennial is available separately from the WSP reunion starting March 9. You do not need to register for both unless you wish to attend events for both. While IU Bicentennial events are open to all interested registrants, WSP Reunion events are restricted to invited Program alumni/guests, donors, and friends.
Thursday, June 4th
The WSP Reunion starts on Friday June 5, so fill your Thursday with general IU Bicentennial Reunion events or just enjoy revisiting your favorite campus and community venues!
Bicentennial Reunion events on Thursday include lunch, campus tours, Campus Courses (a special progressive dinner), and an outdoor movie! Register here starting March 9.
Friday, June 5th
(afternoon time TBD) WSP Reunion Check-In at Graduate Bloomington
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm at Nick's English Hut, Hoosier Room** Wells Scholars Alumni Night **ages 21+ only in the Hoosier Room at Nick's - families welcome downstairs**
Bicentennial Reunion events on Friday include special access to the newly opened Pfau Golf Course, campus tours, an outdoor film, and other scheduled sessions around campus. Register here starting March 9.
Saturday, June 6th
10:30 am - 12:00 noon Wells Scholars Program Brunch Featuring founding Director Breon Mitchell and other special guests like donors, faculty, and friends of WSP (families welcome)
Afternoon (time and location TBD) Room availabilty for Wells Classes to meet with classmates
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Bicentennial Celebration at Fine Arts Plaza on 7th Street Celebrate the end of IU's Bicentennial year with musical performances and other entertainment! Families welcome. No registration needed.
Bicentennial Reunion events on Saturday include special scheduled sessions around campus, lunch with IU Bloomington Athletics Coaches Panel, and the big Bicentennial Celebration bash! Register here starting March 9 (excluding the Celebration)
Sunday, June 7th
9:00 am - 11:00 am Informal Harlos House Open House Herman B Wells Birthday Brunch & Harlos House tours
Lodging for Wells Scholars Alumni
The Wells Scholars Program has reserved rooms at several Bloomington hotels to make planning your reunion trip seamless. The options below are available to WSP alumni. See the Bicentennial Reunion website for additional lodging options during the reunion.
Hotel Address: 210 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington IN 47408
Phone: 812-994-0500
WSP Alumni Block Details: Block reserved for June 4th-June 7th, 2020
How to reserve in the WSP alumni block: Book online through the link below or book by phone.
Hotel Address: 245 North College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47403
Phone: 812-961-3924
WSP Alumni Block Details: Block reserved for June 3rd-June 7th, 2020
How to reserve in the WSP alumni block: Book online through the link below or book by phone with group code WSP30. Cut-off date for reservations is 5/8/2020.
Hotel Address:217 W Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: 812-339-5950
How to reserve in the WSP alumni block: Book online through the link below or book by phone (specify the Wells Scholars Reunion block). Cut-off date for reservations is 5/13/2020.
Hotel Address:1410 N Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: 812-668-5999
How to reserve in the WSP alumni block: Book online through the link below or by phone - call the reservation line at 800-774-1500 and mention the WSP 30th Reunion. Cut-off date for reservations is 5/3/2020 at 12 noon EST.
Hotel Address:1100 W Rappel Ave Drive, Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: 812-558-2289
How to reserve in the WSP alumni block: Book by phone (specify Wells Scholars 30th Reunion block - Group Acct #3775916). Cut-off date for reservations is 5/29/2020.
Note: Group rate will not be honored if booked online. Contact James McCaskill (574-334-2642) with questions.
Hotel Address:1751 N Stonelake Dr, Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: 812-323-8000
How to reserve in the WSP alumni block: Book by phone (specify Wells Scholars 30th Reunion block - Group Acct #3775916). Cut-off date for reservations is 5/29/2020.
Note: Group rate will not be honored if booked online. Contact James McCaskill (574-334-2642) with questions.
Register for the Wells Scholars Program 30th Reunion
We're glad you're excited to return to Bloomington. We're excited too! The registration form for the Wells Scholars Program 30th Anniversary Reunion will be available Spring 2020.
Until then, here are some things you can do to prepare:
Mark your calendar and begin making travel plans for the weekend of June 4th through June 7th, 2020!
Encourage your Wells Scholar classmates (and IU classmates) to meet up for the reunion. Will your WSP class have the highest participation rate out of 30 classes total?
Book a hotel room. Rooms during the Bicentennial Reunion will fill up fast!
Stock up on some fresh IU gear for your visit.
Follow @IU_Wells on Twitter to stay updated on the 30th Anniversary Reunion and the Wells Scholars Program.
IU and the WSP are actively monitoring the coronavirus situation. Click here to read the most up-to-date information. The IU Bicentennial and WSP Reunions will follow IU's Office of Public Safety and Institutional Assurance's recommendations regarding any changes up to and including cancellation. As of right now, the reunions are scheduled to proceed as planned.
