SSP 100th Anniversary Celebration Registration
Bar Harbor, Maine
Tues. July 9th - Thurs. July 11th, 2024
We are so excited to welcome you back to The Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine to celebrate 100 years of the Summer Student Program. Register for daily events here!If you're interested in staying in the reserved hotel block at Atlantic Oceanside Hotel, you can find details at this link.
Please reach out to AG Barry, Asst. Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement with any registration questions. General alumni updates can be found at jax.org/alumni
Tuesday, July 9th, 2024
11:30am-1:30pm: Lobster Boat Tour($40 per person; separate registration required)
Climb aboard Lulu’s Lobster Boat for an exclusive Downeast lobster boat ride through Bar Harbor! Get a firsthand look at lobster fishing in action while you enjoy the sights and sounds of the harbor, complete with seal watching and spectacular views. Tickets are $40 per person and can be purchased by clicking here:
6-8pm: Highseas Homecoming Reception
Whether you’re reuniting with fellow alumni or visiting for the first time, join us at the Highseas estate for an evening of reminiscence and the making of new memories. You’ll also have a chance to meet members of the SSP class of 2024. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be offered; not recommended for young children.
Wednesday, July 10th, 2024
10:30am-11:30am: Tour of the Laboratory **AT CAPACITY
We are no longer accepting additional registrations for the 10:30am tour. If you'd like to join a walking tour after Forum for Discovery at 4pm, you may register below.Join us for a walking tour of the Bar Harbor campus, where you can visit old haunts and see what’s changed over the years. Want to know what’s happening in the labs? The tour will feature an update on JAX’s current research priorities.
11:30am-1pm: Alumni Networking Lunch
Head to Roscoe’s Cafe to connect over lunch with fellow SSP alumni and members of the class of 2024.
1:30-4pm: Forum for Discovery
Discover how JAX is shaping the future of human health by attending Forum for Discovery, JAX's annual event convening leading researchers pursuing genomic solutions and sharing the impact of the generosity of our donors. Virtual option offered. Followed by in-person reception 4pm-5pm. Not recommended for young children.
Thursday, July 11th, 2024
10am-12pm: Volunteer in Acadia National Park
Experience the splendor of JAX’s natural surroundings as you join us for a volunteer service opportunity with Friends of Acadia, a leading conservation organization dedicated to the preservation and stewardship of Acadia National Park.
Register Here
To attend the Lobster Boat Tour on Tuesday July 9th, register at this link.
For any registration questions, please reach out to AG Barry, Asst. Director of Stewardship and Alumni Engagement via email or by phone at 865-258-8367.
