{"id":4792,"date":"2022-11-18T22:21:49","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T22:21:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/160-reunion\/?page_id=4792"},"modified":"2026-04-07T20:15:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T20:15:52","slug":"schedule-of-events-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/schedule-of-events-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Reunion 2026: Schedule of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1504\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2025\/11\/20250607_mac_1700-Enhanced-NR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9053\" style=\"width:644px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2025\/11\/20250607_mac_1700-Enhanced-NR.jpg 1504w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2025\/11\/20250607_mac_1700-Enhanced-NR-300x200.jpg 300w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2025\/11\/20250607_mac_1700-Enhanced-NR-1024x683.jpg 1024w,  https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/467\/2025\/11\/20250607_mac_1700-Enhanced-NR-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1504px) 100vw, 1504px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alum gather at the Tartan Toast, the final event of Reunion, at Reunion 2025.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">All alumni are invited to join the Macalester community as we celebrate Reunion 2026. Our four-day programming includes panels and office hours with faculty and staff, dance parties, campus tours, and opportunities to connect with your class. This year, we are recognizing classes celebrating 5 year milestone reunions: 1956, 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. These classes will be recognized on campus throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not in a milestone Reunion year? No problem! We&#8217;ve redesigned Reunion to allow plenty of time to gather in community together to learn, remember, and have fun! We hope to see you back on campus. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/reunion\/reunion-faqs\/\">FAQ Page<\/a> to learn more about registration, lodging, and other Reunion questions you may have for the big celebration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"top\"><strong>Explore the full schedule below or jump to a specific day!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<section class=\"link-group block-container\" >\n        <div class=\"link-group__featured-row\">\n        <div class=\"link-group__featured-inner\">\n            <div class=\"link-group__featured-inner-inner\">\n                <ul class=\"link-group__featured-link\">\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#weekend\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    All Weekend\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#thursday\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Thursday\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#friday\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Friday\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#saturday\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Saturday\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"link-group__link-item\">\n                            <a class=\"base-cta-featured\" href=\"#sunday\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    Sunday\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"base-symbol base-cta-featured__arrow\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t    <use xlink:href=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/macalester-2020\/dist\/svgs\/symbol-arrow.svg#icon\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"weekend\">All weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>General Check-In and On-site Registration<\/strong> <br><em>Lowe Dayton Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<br><\/em>Check in for all classes and on-site registration.<br><strong>Thursday, June 4<\/strong>: 3-7:30 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5<\/strong>: 7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6<\/strong>: 7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On-Campus Housing Check-In<\/strong><br><em>Lowe Dayton Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<\/em><br>Check in for on-campus housing. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as a limited number of beds will be available on site on a first-come, first-served basis.<br><strong>Thursday, June 4:<\/strong> 3\u20137:30 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5<\/strong>: 7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6: <\/strong>7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alumni &amp; Family Lounge<\/strong><br><em>Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center<\/em>,<em> second floor<\/em><br>Stop by the second floor of the Ruth Striker Dayton Campus Center to gab a beverage at the Mac Grille, or take a moment to work on a puzzle, play a board game, or color. <br><strong>Thursday, June 4<\/strong>: 3<strong>\u2013<\/strong>8:30 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5<\/strong>: 7:30 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>8:30 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6:<\/strong> 10 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>11:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pick Up Your Mac Gear at the Highlander Bookstore<\/strong><br><em>32 Snelling Ave S<\/em><br>Pick up your Mac gear at the Highlander\u2019s location on Snelling Avenue. Enjoy 10% off your purchase of Mac gear through the Macalester Highlander online store starting May 21 using code: <strong><em>PRIDE26<\/em> <\/strong>or by using your Reunion name tag, in store, during Reunion!<br><strong>Thursday, June 4<\/strong>: 10 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>5 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5<\/strong>: 10 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>5 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6:<\/strong> 10 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>5 p.m.<br><strong>Sunday, June 7<\/strong>: 10 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>2 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Catch the Cart &#8211; MacWagon <\/strong><br><em>Outside Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<br><\/em>A great Mac gathering means another stop at the MacWagon. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to come and meet members of your Alumni Board, purchase exclusive swag for Reunion 2026, spin-to-win swag, drop off your completed scavenger hunt card, and more!<br><strong>Friday, June 5<\/strong>: 5<strong>\u2013<\/strong>8 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6<\/strong>: 11:30 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>1:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leonard Center&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical walkers, weight machines, lockers, and showers are all available to registered Reunion participants! Please bring your Reunion name tag to check in and use the facilities.&nbsp;<br><strong>Thursday, June 4:<\/strong> 1<strong>\u2013<\/strong>8 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5:<\/strong> 8 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>8 p.m. (Lap swim from 11 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>1 p.m., 5<strong>\u2013<\/strong>7 p.m.)<br><strong>Saturday, June 6:<\/strong> 8 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4 p.m. (Lap swim from 11 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>1 p.m.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DeWitt Wallace Library<\/strong><br><strong>Thursday, June 4:<\/strong> 9 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4:30 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5: <\/strong>9 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4:30 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6:<\/strong> 10 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class of 1976 Class Headquarters<\/strong><br><em>1644 Summit Avenue<\/em><br>Briggs House is the Class of 1976 headquarters for all of Reunion 2026. Join us to catch up with classmates throughout the weekend.<br><strong>Thursday, June 4:<\/strong> 1<strong>\u2013<\/strong>10 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5:<\/strong> 8 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>11 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6:<\/strong> 8 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>Midnight<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Parenting Rooms<\/strong><br><em>T106, first floor of Theater Building (access card needed)<br>Humanities Building, Room 115J (access card needed)<\/em><br>Parenting rooms for nursing parents or other young child needs are available during registration hours throughout Reunion. Stop by Reunion registration for an access card.<br><strong><strong>Thursday, June 4<\/strong>: 3-7:30 p.m.<br><strong>Friday, June 5<\/strong>: 7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m.<br><strong>Saturday, June 6<\/strong>: 7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\"> top of page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thursday\">Thursday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday Afternoon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3<strong>\u2013<\/strong>7:30 p.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>Onsite Registration, Check-In, and Residence Halls Open for Reunion Guests <\/strong><br><em>Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<\/em><br>Check-in for all classes and onsite registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:30<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4:30 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Back to Class Lecture- TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:30<strong>\u2013<\/strong>6:30 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Grand Welcome<\/strong><br><em>Alumni Gym, Leonard Center<\/em><br>Grand Welcome: Your Reunion starts here \u2014 together.&nbsp;<br>Gather with the full Macalester family for an opening celebration that&#8217;s equal parts homecoming and inspiration. See Mac values alive in the people around you. Connect with students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni who are actively moving our mission forward \u2014 and feel, firsthand, what makes this community unlike any other.&nbsp;Then raise a glass. We&#8217;ll honor this year&#8217;s Alumni Award recipients and celebrate the achievements and generosity that define who we are as a community. This is your all-class Reunion kickoff \u2014 and we can&#8217;t wait to welcome you back.&nbsp;<br><em>Hosted drinks and light hors d&#8217;oeuvres provided<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Thursday Evening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5:30\u20138 p.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>All-Class Thursday Dinner $<\/strong><br><em>Cafe Mac, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center<\/em><br>Relive your student dining experience by exploring Bon Appetit\u2019s farm-to-fork offerings at casual buffet food stations inside the newly renovated Caf\u00e9 Mac. Drop in during meal service times and reconnect with classmates. All are welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6\u20139 p.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>Food Truck on Shaw Field<\/strong><br><em>Food Truck TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>7<\/b><strong style=\"font-weight: bold\">\u2013<\/strong><b>8:30 p.m.<\/b><strong style=\"font-weight: bold\">\u2013<\/strong><strong>Tartan Trivia: Reunion Version, Hosted by the Class of 2021<\/strong><br><em>Shaw Field Tent <\/em><br>Think you and your classmates have what it takes to be the ultimate trivia champions? Put your knowledge to the test at Tartan Trivia @ Reunion! Classes will go head-to-head in a fun and competitive trivia showdown, featuring a special round dedicated entirely to Macalester history and traditions. Gather your classmates, show off your smarts, and compete for bragging rights\u2014and exclusive champion sweatshirts! Don&#8217;t miss this chance to relive your college days, challenge your classmates, and claim the title of Tartan Trivia champions.<br>Cash bar, food from a food truck available for purchase<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7\u201310 p.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong>Class of 1976 Thursday Welcome and Social Gathering<br><em>Briggs House<\/em><br>Start Reunion right by finding your roommates and friends at a casual social with food from Shish in the former Alumni House. Catch up, enjoy refreshments, and make your weekend plans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">top of page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"friday\">Friday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday Morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7:30 a.m.\u20137:30 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong> On-Site Registration, Check-In, and Residence Halls Open for Reunion Guests<\/strong><br><em>Lowe Dayton Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<\/em><br>Check in for all classes and on-site registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7:30\u20139:30 a.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong> All-Class Friday Breakfast&nbsp;<\/strong>$<br><em>Cafe Mac, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9-10 a.m. \u2013 Trustees Emeriti&nbsp;Breakfast<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Join fellow&nbsp;Trustees Emeriti&nbsp;at Cafe Mac (First floor of the Campus Center) for breakfast and a chance to catch up with each other and learn about the current state of the College.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9\u201311 a.m. \u2013 Idea Lab Open House<\/strong><br><em>Idea Lab, <em>DeWitt Wallace<\/em> Library 2nd Floor<\/em><br>Visit the heart of Entrepreneurship on campus! Exercise your creativity in the Idea Lab, a hands-on workspace in the heart of the library where students innovate, collaborate, befriend, re-center, and work together to solve problems and drive positive change in the world. Hosted by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10<strong>\u2013<\/strong>11 a.m.<strong>\u2013<\/strong>Class of 1966 Golf Cart Tour<br><\/strong><em>Meeting Location TBA<\/em><br><em>Limited capacity, registration required<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10\u201311 a.m.\u2013 Sustainability Walking Tour and Talk<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Get to know the sustainability initiatives at Macalester. During this tour and talk, participants will learn about sustainability initiatives on campus including: decarbonization and zero waste efforts, active transportation, gardens and food justice, and efforts to improve biodiversity and stormwater management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10\u201311:30 a.m. <strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Class of 1976 Golden Scots Society Induction Ceremony<\/strong><br><em>Weyerhaeuser Chapel <\/em><br>The Class of 1976 will be inducted into the Golden Scots Society with music, memories, and medallions during a heartwarming ceremony celebrating the past and the future.&nbsp;<br><strong>Class of 1976 inductees are asked to arrive at the flagpole by 9:45 a.m. to line up.&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>All are welcome to attend!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10 a.m.\u2013 12 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong> <strong><strong>Department and Faculty Office Hours<\/strong><\/strong><br><em>Various<\/em><br>Stop by to meet familiar and new faculty and staff members for an informal open house visit. Participating faculty and departments will be posted at registration (<em>Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<\/em>) as well as on the Reunion website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. \u2013 Back to Class Lecture-TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:30 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong> All-Class Friday Lunch $<\/strong><br><em>Cafe Mac, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:45 a.m.\u20131:30 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Golden Scots Society Luncheon<\/strong> $<br>Alumni Gym, Leonard Center<br>For all celebrating their 50th Reunion and beyond, plus special recognition for milestone Reunions: 1976, 1971, 1966, 1961, 1956, and 1951.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday Afternoon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:15-2:15 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Panel Hosted by the Class of 1996<\/strong>&#8211; <strong>Topic TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:15-2:15 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Center for Religious and Spiritual Life Event-TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:15-2:15 p.m.  \u2013 Back to Class Lecture-TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:45\u20132:45 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Golden Scots Society Coffee &amp; Conversation<\/strong><\/strong><br>DeWitt Wallace Library, Room<em> 111<\/em><br>Join your fellow Golden Scots to continue your conversations from lunch. Relax over a cup of coffee immediately following the Golden Scots Luncheon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2<strong>\u2013<\/strong>4 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Class of 2011 Field Day<\/strong><br><em>Macalester Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:30-3:30 pm<strong> \u2013<\/strong> Idea Lab Craft Hosted by the Class of 2001<\/strong><br><em><em>Idea Lab, <em>DeWitt Wallace<\/em> Library 2nd Floor<\/em> <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span><b>2:30<\/b><strong style=\"font-weight: bold\">\u2013<\/strong><\/span><strong>3:30 p.m. <strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> Campus Tour led by Admissions<\/strong><br><em>Meet on the street side of Weyerhaeuser Hall <\/em><br>Join your fellow alumni to see what campus looks like today through the eyes of a current student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\u20134 p.m. \u2013 Leave Your Mark: Creative Giving Strategies That Work for You<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3\u20134 p.m. \u2013 Alumni of Color Reception<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br><br><strong>3:45\u20134:45 p.m. \u2013 Back to Class Lecture TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:15<strong>\u2013 <\/strong>5:15 p.m. <strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> Speed Connecting, Hosted by the class of 2021<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:15-5:15 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Choral Sing Along<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4:30<strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>5:30 p.m.<strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong>Macalester Athletics Social and Locker Room Reveal<\/strong><br><em>Macalester Stadium Concourse<\/em>,<em> Leonard Center<\/em><br>Join Macalester Athletics and Director of Athletics, Donnie Brooks, for&nbsp;complimentary snacks and beverages while reconnecting with fellow alumni and celebrating the next chapter of Scots athletics. Experience firsthand the modern locker room upgrades designed to support our student-athletes and enhance community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday Evening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>6 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Shabbat Gathering<\/strong><br><em>Weyerhaeuser Chapel, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (lower level)<\/em><br>Join Jewish alumni (and friends) for an alumni-led gathering to light candles, sing a little, have a bite of challah, and schmooze. This is a great chance to hear and share stories with alumni connected with Macalester Jewish Organization and Hebrew House across generations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5<strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>8 p.m. <strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Catch the Cart &#8211; MacWagon<\/strong><br><em>Outside Janet Wallace Fine Arts Cente<\/em>r<br>A great Mac gathering means another stop for the MacWagon. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to come and meet members of your Alumni Board, purchase exclusive swag for Reunion 2026, spin-to-win swag, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5\u20139 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Snacks at Mac<\/strong><\/strong><br><em>Shaw Field and Tent<\/em><br>Cash bar and meal&nbsp;choices from food trucks are available for purchase.&nbsp; A variety of cuisines will be offered on site from 5\u20139 p.m. Special live salsa musical performance featuring Doug Little &#8217;91 and Shai Hayo &#8217;96&nbsp;between&nbsp;6:30 &#8211; 8:30 p.m.&nbsp;will include&nbsp;salsa lessons.<br><em>Food trucks at Snacks at Mac include: Egg Roll Queen, Habanero Tacos, Cave Cafe, Deep Roots, Amazing Momos: Tibetan Dumplings<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5:30\u20136:30 p.m. \u2013 First Generation Reception<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Join us for <em>An Alumni Reception and Celebration of Community<\/em> for First Generation College Students alumni, a special event designed to celebrate and connect first generation college students and alumni. This meaningful reception will provide opportunities to share stories, build community, and foster lasting connections across generations. Join in community to reflect on where it all began, this gathering is a space to honor the strength, resilience, and accomplishments of our first generation community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6<strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong>8 p.m. <strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Class of 1966 Dinner $<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center lobby. Reservations required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6<strong>\u2013<\/strong>8 p.m .<strong>\u2013<\/strong> Class of 1971 Dinner $<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center lobby. Reservations required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6<strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>8 p.m.<\/strong> <strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Class of 1976 Friday Dinner $<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center lobby. Reservations required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8:30<strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>11 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Class of 1976 Friday Social Gathering<\/strong><br><em>Briggs House, 1644 Summit Ave<\/em><br>Come to Briggs House to continue the conversation with classmates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">top of page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"saturday\">Saturday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday Morning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7:30 a.m.<em>\u2013<\/em>7:30 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> General Check-In and Onsite Registration<\/strong><br><em>Lowe Dayton Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<\/em><strong><br><\/strong>Check-in for all classes and onsite registration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7:30<strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong>9:30 a.m. <strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong> All-Class Saturday Breakfast<\/strong><br><em>Cafe Mac, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9<strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong>10:30 a.m. <strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Playground Meetup hosted by the class of 2006, open to all<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9<strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>10:30 a.m.<strong> <strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> Legacy Letters<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>What are the family stories, life lessons, and blessings that you want to share with your children, grandchildren, and other loved ones? The Legacy Letters workshop is the designated time you&#8217;ve been waiting for to begin contemplating and recording these important messages\u2014it&#8217;s easier and more meaningful than you might think. This is a guided workshop with prompts and examples. All materials are provided<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9<strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>10:30 a.m.- Musings of a Half Century &#8211; Class of 1976 <\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9:15<strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>10:15 a.m. <strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Back to Class Lecture<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10:30-11:30 a.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Reunion Featured Program: Speake<\/strong>r<br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11 a.m.<strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>12 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Campus Tour Led by Amissions<\/strong><br><em>Street side of Weyerhaeuser Hall<\/em><br>Join your fellow alumni to see what campus looks like today through the eyes of a current student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:30 a.m.<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1:30 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>All-Class Picnic $<\/strong><br><em>Shaw Field<\/em><br>All are welcome to enjoy festivities at a hearty picnic barbecue lunch featuring a variety of lively entertainers including music by Professor Emeritus Dave McCurdy&#8217;s trio, face painting, lawn games, henna artists, caricatures, hooping, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:30 a.m.<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>2 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Catch the Cart &#8211; MacWagon<\/strong><br><em>Outside Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center<\/em><br>A great Mac gathering means another stop for the MacWagon. Don&#8217;t miss the opportunity to come and meet members of your Alumni Board, purchase exclusive swag for Reunion 2026, spin-to-win swag, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>11:45 <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> 12:15 a.m.<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Macalester College Pipe Band Performs<\/strong><br><em>Great Lawn<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday Afternoon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:45<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1:45 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Persistence of Vision: Documentary Portraits of American Visionaries with Steve Plattner \u201876<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Steve Plattner (BA 1976, American Studies) will give an illustrated, sometimes humorous talk recounting how his experience at Macalester shaped his career as a curator and documentary photographer. Steve will discuss some of his earliest photographic work for the Minnesota Historical Society (including time spent inside Stillwater State Penitentiary in 1978) and his 20-year documentation of eccentric visionary or &#8220;outsider&#8221; artists across America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>12:45<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>1:45 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><strong>Back to Class Lecture- TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1:30<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>2:30 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> <\/strong><strong>Water Balloon Launch <\/strong><br><em>Macalester Stadium<\/em><br>Put together your three-person team and test your water balloon launching skills against other reunion teams. 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A three-person team is required to participate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2<em>\u2013<\/em>3 p.m. <em>\u2013<\/em>  Panel Hosted by the Class of 1986<\/strong><br>Location TBA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2<em>\u2013<\/em>3 p.m. <em>\u2013<\/em> <\/strong> <strong>Back to Class Lecture- TBA<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2-3:30 p.m. <strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong> Class of 1976 Book Club: On Tyranny<\/strong><br><em>Briggs House, 1644 Summit Ave<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>2<em>\u2013<\/em>3 p.m. <em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong>Ted Talk Hosted by the Class of 2001<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2<strong>\u2013<\/strong>3:30 p.m. <strong><strong><em>\u2013<\/em><\/strong><\/strong> Macalester Alumni of Moderation Conversation<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Macalester Alumni of Moderation invite you to attend our annual session and discuss the state of viewpoint diversity at Macalester\u2026and now elsewhere. In 2006, our group was the first in the nation to raise this critical issue and now alums from many colleges and universities have prompted other such groups.Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.macmods.org\/\">www.macmods.org<\/a> to learn more about Macalester Alumni of Moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2:45<strong>\u2013<\/strong>3:45 p.m.<strong> \u2013<\/strong> Children\u2019s Story time with Adrienne Christiansen<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><br>Gather for a delightful Story Time with <strong>Adrienne Christiansen<\/strong>, where books come to life! Enjoy timeless favorites and discover new tales, including works by Macalester alumni. 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Hosted by a member of the fellowship who is an alum of Mac.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3:15-4:45 pm <strong>\u2013<\/strong> Scots Pride Then and Now Panel<\/strong><br><em>Location TBA<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Saturday Evening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5:30\u20137 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong> All-Class Social<\/strong><br><em>Marvin Plaza<\/em>, <em>Rain Plan: TBA<\/em><br>Listen to great music while enjoying a refreshing beverage and great conversation with friends old and new, prior to your class dinner. Classes will be led by a piper to their dinners from the social. Listen for your class year to be announced and carry your class banner to your dinner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7\u20139 p.m. <strong>\u2013<\/strong><\/strong> <strong>Reunion Class Dinners<\/strong> <strong>(Reservations Required)<\/strong><br><em>All Locations TBA<\/em><br>Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center lobby. 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