Class of 1971
Class of 1971 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 and 2nd Floor of Alvarez College Union | 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. | Need a place to work before Reunion? Enjoy our coworking community to take calls and meet with fellow alumni. Reserve a Spot |
| Fri & Sat | 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 for your professional journey. Book your session here. |
| Ongoing | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | 91¿ì²¥ Front Campus | Accessible throughout the weekend. A powerful memorial by artist Hank Willis Thomas dedicated to the enslaved and exploited individuals whose labor built 91¿ì²¥. |
| Time TBD | Artmate Exhibit | Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center | Take time to walk through these 43,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facilities and see the Artmate exhibit in the Smith Gallery. |
Friday, June 5 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | 91¿ì²¥ Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of 91¿ì²¥â€™s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (the side facing Main St.) | Join one of our student tour guides for a tour of campus, highlighting just some of the ways 91¿ì²¥ has recently changed. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road in Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility designed for long-term storage of archival 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 in Mooresville | A second opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed Library Annex. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | 91¿ì²¥â€™s Next Chapter: A Faculty & Staff View | Location TBD | D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good: Educating for Lives of Leadership and Service with Dr. Chris Marsicano ’10, Katie ’90 and Stan Humphries ’90 Director of the D.G. and Harriet Wall Martin Institute for Public Good. |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Stadium and Game Changers Field House Tour | 91¿ì²¥ Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the 91¿ì²¥ Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | The Hurt Hub @ 91¿ì²¥ Open House | 210 Delburg St. | Meet the team, explore innovative student projects and discover how you can engage with our programs. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Scholar-Athlete Alumni Reception | 91¿ì²¥ Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle Enter at Gate 1 |
Gather with former scholar-athletes and current coaches to reminisce about your time in 91¿ì²¥â€™s athletic community. |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | 91¿ì²¥â€™s Next Chapter: Library Project | Location TBD | Updates on the George Lawrence Abernethy Library Project with Director Lisa Forrest. |
| 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 91¿ì²¥. 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 | Location TBD | Connect with students conducting research on campus. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of 91¿ì²¥â€™s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Stadium and Game Changers Field House Tour | 91¿ì²¥ Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the 91¿ì²¥ Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of 91¿ì²¥â€™s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | 91¿ì²¥â€™s Next Chapter: Student Panel | Location TBD | Enduring Excellence: The Wildcat Legacy in Action. A candid conversation about life at 91¿ì²¥ today. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | 91¿ì²¥ Reunites the World | Powell Atrium of Duke Building | Join staff from Dean Rusk, ISE and OEAA to share memories about international experiences. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of 91¿ì²¥â€™s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of 91¿ì²¥â€™s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | A Celebration of Giving (Invitation Only) | Location TBD | Special reception for members of the Ne Ultra Society and Maxwell Chambers Society. |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1971 55th Reunion Class Dinner | Location TBD | Plated meal and time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. |
| 9 - 11 p.m. | Alumni of Color Reception | Location TBD | Celebrate with the Asian, Black and Latinx Alumni Networks. Light refreshments and beverages served. |
Saturday, June 6 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:45 a.m. | Alumni Cake Race | Harry L. Vance Athletic Center, Baker Sports Complex | Join in this family-friendly tradition for a 1.6-mile run around campus. Cakes awarded to top runners! |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering 91¿ì²¥ians Lost in Service | Flagpole and War Memorials, Chambers Lawn | Honoring alumni veterans who are no longer with us. Taps will be played just after 8:30 a.m. |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (the side facing Main St.) | Join one of our student tour guides for a tour highlighting recent campus changes. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | 91¿ì²¥ Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of 91¿ì²¥â€™s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Avant Garde Morning Session | Location TBD | Panel discussion with 91¿ì²¥ staff and students for Class of 1971, 1966 and Avant Garde. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Buildings | Self-guided tours of Chambers, Wall, Watson Life Sciences, and Sloan Music Center. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | A Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Hear about key college initiatives and updates followed by Q&A. |
| 12:15 - 2 p.m. | Avant Garde Lunch and Induction | Location TBD | Luncheon with 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. Reconnect and celebrate new inductions. |
| 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Class of 1971 Memorial + Gathering | Location TBD | Honor those no longer with us, then gather on the Blanche Knox Parker Esplanade. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | 91¿ì²¥ LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Reception | Spencer-Weinstein Center for Community and Justice |
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 | Relaxed gathering with a Southern BBQ buffet and open beer and wine bar. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Classic buffet-style spread filled with brunch favorites. Families welcome! |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | 91¿ì²¥ Presbyterian Church | Service featuring guest preacher Peter Bynum '91. |
| Noon | Housing Check-Out Deadline | Various Locations | Residents must be out of rooms and return keys/CatCards to designated drop boxes. |
Pricing
55th 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 |
| Saturday Avant Garde Lunch and Induction Ceremony | $35 | $35 | n/a |
| Sunday Farewell Brunch | $13 | $13 | $13 |