Alumni Reunion

Alumni Reunion, October 1-3, 2010

Perhaps the most important event Riggs holds every three years, the Alumni Reunion for former patients, staff and Board members, is always a moving event, deeply affirming of our mission, and meaningful to everyone involved.

This year, Andrew Solomon joined us as our guest speaker on Saturday morning. He is the author of The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression. His book has won 14 national awards, including the 2001 National Book Award; he was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. Mr. Solomon is also a regular contributor to numerous publications including The New York Times and The New Yorker. We are excited to bring him to Riggs. He is an internationally-respected writer and scholar, and speaks about depression and mental health with great compassion and depth.

From previous reunions, we know that we can learn from our connections with each other and develop new links that can keep us moving forward in our professional and personal goals. During the reunion, there were discussions about the work at Riggs and its future, an opportunity to review individual experiences and professional work, and an exploration of possibilities for ongoing involvement.

 
If you are a former patient, staff, or board member, and you are interested in attending a reunion, or would like to volunteer to help plan the event, please contact Janet Hiser, at (413) 931-5333.