06/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/03/2026 09:08
The University will celebrate Reunion Weekend 2026 from June 5-7. Register for this year's celebration here.
Friday, June 5
7 p.m. The Frank J. O'Hara Awards Dinner-The DeNaples Center, McIlhenny Ballroom, 4th floor
All alumni and guests are invited to join us for this complimentary signature event to start the weekend. The Frank J. O'Hara Distinguished Alumni Award, presented annually to alumni who have exhibited sustained achievement in a particular field or endeavor, is the highest award bestowed jointly by the University and The Alumni Society. This year's event will honor Christine Blazynski, Ph. D. '76, Justin Murphy '76, Dcn. James Knipper '81, Lawrence R. Lynch '81, H'22, Patricia Byrnes Clarke '86, P'17, '19, James M. Slattery '86, H'23, Elizabeth Madden '96, and Thomas J. Gibbons '96, G'99 in memoriam. Register for this year's dinner or leave a congratulatory note for an honoree here.
9:00 - 11 p.m. All-Class Welcome Reception
Kick off Reunion Weekend by reconnecting with classmates and friends at the All-Class Welcome Reception, featuring music, food, drinks and a festive atmosphere.
Saturday, June 6
9 - 10:30 a.m. Class of 1976 Breakfast and Campus Tour: Weiss Hall -1st floor
10 a.m. Goat Yoga: A fun yoga session where goats will interact while you stretch, breathe and unwind. Founder's Green
10 a.m. Campus Tour: Departs from the 2nd floor of the DeNaples Center.
11 a.m. - noon Pints with Professors: Enjoy your favorite beverage(s) while sharing stories with faculty, staff and friends. The DeNaples Center, 2nd Floor
11 a.m. - noon Bands and Singers Hanging out in Houlihan with Boga
12:30 - 3 p.m. Reunion Block Party: Enjoy live music, games. food, beer/wine/soda and more.
3 p.m. Campus Tour
6 - 10:30 p.m. Saturday Evening Celebration: The perfect opportunity to connect with your class! Enjoy cocktails and dinner together, then cap off the evening with everyone at the after-party.
Sunday, June 7
9:30 a.m. Reunion Weekend Mass in Madonna della Strada Chapel
9:30 a.m. - noon Brunch on the 3rd floor of The DeNaples Center