Class of 1966
Class of 1966 Reunion Weekend
We can't wait for the celebration back on campus from June 5 to June 7, 2026!
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Campus Resources
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Welcome Center | Harry L. Vance Athletic Center, Baker Sports Complex | The official check-in location for the weekend. Stop in if you have any questions about your weekend registration. Lost and Found is also located here. |
| Fri: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sat: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Wildcat Pit Stops | Chambers, Alvarez College Union, and 2nd Floor Alvarez | In a hurry? Stop by to grab water. Need to slow down? Sit, visit with friends and enjoy the air conditioning! |
| Fri - Sun: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | The Oasis | Chaplain's Office, 4th Floor Alvarez College Union | You are invited to visit The Oasis, a reflection, meditation and prayer space provided by the Chaplain's Office. |
| Thu - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Coworking Space | Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 210 Delburg St. | Enjoy our coworking community to take calls, answer emails and meet with fellow alumni. Reserve a Spot |
| Fri - Sat (Various) | What’s Next, Wildcat? | Betty and B. Frank Matthews II '49 Center for Career Development | Career coaching sessions during Reunion provide clarity, strategy and momentum. Book your session here. |
| Throughout the Weekend | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Front Campus | A powerful memorial dedicated to the enslaved and exploited individuals whose labor built Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, created by artist Hank Willis Thomas. |
| Throughout the Weekend | Artistic Expressions: A Self-Guided Sculpture Tour | Campus-wide | Through this self-guided tour discover the stories and visions behind Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's outdoor art collection. Use this for information. |
| Fri & Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Artmate Exhibit | Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center | Take time to walk through these 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facilities. Stop in the Smith Gallery to see the Artmate exhibit on display. |
Friday, June 5 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 a.m.- 7 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (side facing Main St.) | Join one of our student tour guides for a tour of campus, highlighting just some of the ways Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø has recently changed. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road, Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility for archival storage and special collections. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | The Jay Hurt Hub Tour | 210 Delburg St. | A tour of the dynamic coworking space and hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road, Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility for archival storage and special collections. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Next Chapter: D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good | Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center | Dr. Chris Marsicano ’10, Katie ’90 and Stan Humphries ’90 Director of the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good introduces the hub for research and community engagement preparing students for lives of leadership. |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium Tour | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | The Hurt Hub @ Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Open House | 210 Delburg St. | Meet the team, explore student projects and discover how you can engage through mentorship or collaboration. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Scholar-Athlete Alumni Reception | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle Enter at Gate 1 |
Gather with former scholar-athletes and current coaches to reminisce about your time in Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s athletic community. |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s Next Chapter: Library Project | Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center | An update on the new George Lawrence Abernethy Library scheduled to open in Fall 2027. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Bonner Scholar Alumni Reception |
Center for Civic Engagement – Alvarez College Union Suite 414 | Reconnect with fellow Bonner Scholars, meet current staff, and hear how the program continues to grow and evolve at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø. Swing by the Center for Civic Engagement - we are excited to welcome you back for a few minutes or the full hour! |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Science & Health Networking Reception | Mauzé Family Terrace | Connect with students conducting summer research. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium Tour | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Enduring Excellence: Student Panel | Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center | Led by Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, MarQuita Barker, enjoy a student panel discussion about current life at Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø and evolving traditions. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Reunites the World | South Entrance Courtyard, Duke Hall (facing the Library); Rain Powell Atrium, Near North Entrance, Duke Building | Connect with fellow international alums and study abroad participants. Wine and light hors d'oeuvres will be served. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | A Celebration of Giving (Invitation Only) | President’s House, backyard | Reception for members of the Ne Ultra and Phi & Eu giving societies. |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1966 60th Reunion Dinner | Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union | Plated meal and presentation by John Craig '66 titled "The Vietnam War: Remembrance and Lessons." |
| 9 - 11 p.m. | Alumni of Color Reception | Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 210 Delburg St. | Celebrate with the Asian, Black and Latinx Alumni Networks. All are welcome! |
Saturday, June 6 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Alumni Cake Race | Harry L. Vance Athletic Center | Family-friendly 1.6-mile run. Cakes awarded to top runners! |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍøians Lost in Service | Flagpole and War Memorials, Chambers Lawn | Honoring alumni veterans with a playing of Taps and private reflection. |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (side facing Main St.) | Student-led tour highlighting campus updates and traditions. |
| 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø’s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Avant Garde Morning Session | Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union | Panel discussion with Mark Barsoum and Derrick Spice for Classes of 1971, 1966, and Avant Garde. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Locations | Self-guided tours of Chambers, Wall, Watson Life Sciences, and Sloan Music Center. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Remarks on college initiatives followed by Q&A. |
| 12:15 - 2 p.m. | Avant Garde Lunch and Induction | Sprinkle Room, Alvarez College Union | Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Dr. Chris Marsicano ’10, Katie ’90 and Stan Humphries ’90 Director of the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Class of 1966 Memorial | Lingle Chapel, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Presbyterian Church | Honoring and remembering classmates who are no longer with us. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Class of 1966 Gathering | Tom Ogburn's Home | Afternoon gathering at a classmate's home. Address provided upon registration. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Reception | Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, 210 Delburg St. |
Fellowship and connections with the LGBTQ+ campus community. All are welcome! |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Cheers to the Years: Reunion Bash | Tent on Chambers Lawn | Southern BBQ buffet and open bar under the stars for all reunion classes. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Classic buffet-style spread to wrap up the weekend. Kids 4 and under eat free! |
| 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Front Campus | Dedicated space for reflection on the contributions of enslaved individuals. |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø Presbyterian Church | Featuring guest preacher Peter Bynum '91. |
| Noon | On-Campus Housing Check-Out | Residence Halls | Deadline for residents to return keys and CatCards to designated drop boxes. |
Pricing
60th Reunion Pricing
| Early Bird | Regular Registration | Kids 5–14 | |
| Friday Class Dinner | $85 | $90 | n/a |
| Saturday Cheers to the Years: Reunion Bash | $45 | $50 | $15 |
| Avant Garde Lunch and Induction Ceremony | $35 | $35 | n/a |
| Sunday Farewell Brunch | $13 | $13 | $13 |