Schedule of Events

Join us for the opening session of your milestone weekend. Following lunch, hear from President Doug Hicks '90 and Lisa Forrest, the Leland M. Park Director of the Davidson College Library, as they share insights and updates. After the session, gather with friends to enjoy light refreshments.

The Institute for Public Good: Educating for Lives of Leadership and Service

Chris Marsicano ’10, Chair and Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Director of the Institute for Public Good

In this session, Dr. Chris Marsicano will introduce Davidson’s new Institute for Public Good (IPG), a hub for research, teaching and community engagement that prepares students for lives of leadership, service and integrity. He will outline the IPG’s five program areas—Civic Engagement, Deliberation and Free Expression, Public Policy and Research, Arts in Public Life, and Ethics, Honor, and Leadership—and share how the Institute supports Davidson students in addressing societal challenges while advancing the public good.

The Next Chapter: Updates on the George Lawrence Abernethy Library Project

Lisa Forrest, The Leland M. Park Director of the Davidson College Library

The new George Lawrence Abernethy Library—scheduled to open in Fall 2027—will be a dynamic community hub that sparks curiosity, discovery and creativity through spaces for making and sharing, teaching and learning, and inquiry and sense-making. Join Lisa Forrest, The Leland M. Park Director of the Davidson College Library, for an update on the project and a preview of the innovative programming planned for the new library.

Gather with former scholar-athletes and current coaches to reminisce about your time in Davidson’s athletic community. While connecting with friends old and new, take a moment to tour the new Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House and see the exciting updates firsthand.

Enduring Excellence: The Wildcat Legacy in Action

Student Panel

While the bricks of Chambers remain the same, the student experience is constantly evolving. Join a diverse group of current Wildcats for a candid conversation about life at Davidson today. From the evolution of the Honor Code to the latest campus traditions, discover what has changed and what timeless values still define the Davidson heart.

This reception is intended to connect the 50+ science and pre-health students who are conducting research on campus during the summer with alumni visiting for Alumni Weekend. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on current students and share your wisdom.

Did you spend a semester abroad or participate in a Davidson-led Study Abroad Program? Are you an International Alum? Did you travel on a Dean Rusk Grant during your time at Davidson? Join staff from the Dean Rusk International Studies Program, International Student Engagement and Office of Education Abroad and Away. Connect with fellow alums and share memories about international experiences. Learn about what current students are doing to unite Davidson and the world! Refreshments served.

Meet up with classmates and kick off Reunion Weekend at Flatiron—the perfect way to start the celebration. Drop in before the Welcome Back Party.

It’s dinner and drinks—only better! Join us for a memorable 55th Reunion dinner featuring a plated meal and an open bar with beer and wine. Enjoy ample time to catch up with friends and celebrate classmates receiving an Alumni Award. It will be an evening to remember!

It’s dinner and drinks—only better! Join us for a memorable 60th Reunion dinner featuring a plated meal and an open bar with beer and wine. Enjoy time to catch up with friends and celebrate classmates receiving an Alumni Award. Classmate John Craig will also be giving a presentation titled The Vietnam War: Remembrance and Lessons. As a US Foreign Service officer, John Craig '66; led military advisory teams in the rural Mekong Delta in 1969-71. The period when the US was turning the war back over to the Vietnamese and the focus became, belatedly, "winning the hearts and minds" of the population. After charting the origins of the Vietnam War, he will address why South Vietnam did not succeed as a country, and offer lessons on the war still relevant today. For his service in Vietnam, Craig received from Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker the Citation for Heroic Service. It will be an evening to remember!

The 10th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

Kick-off Reunion Weekend at the Welcome Back Party! Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and an open beer and wine bar while catching up with classmates under your class banner. It’s a great opportunity to reunite with fellow alums from across reunion classes as we gather to kick off an exciting weekend of celebration. Plus, kids 4 and under eat free, making it a fun event for the whole family!

The 30th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

The 40th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

Kick-off Reunion Weekend at the Welcome Back Party! Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and an open beer and wine bar while catching up with classmates under your class banner. It’s a great opportunity to reunite with fellow alums from across reunion classes as we gather to kick off an exciting weekend of celebration. Plus, kids 4 and under eat free, making it a fun event for the whole family!

Kick off Reunion Weekend at the Welcome Back Party, an option for those without a class dinner this evening! Enjoy a dinner buffet, open beer and wine bar, and plenty of time to reconnect with classmates under your class banner. It’s the perfect way to start a weekend of celebration—with fellow alums and the whole family (kids 4 and under eat free!).

Kick off Reunion Weekend at the Welcome Back Party, an option for those without a class dinner this evening! Enjoy a dinner buffet, open beer and wine bar, and plenty of time to reconnect with classmates under your class banner. It’s the perfect way to start a weekend of celebration—with fellow alums and the whole family (kids 4 and under eat free!).

The 15th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

All are welcome! Join DASAPIAN, DBAN and LAND as we come together to fellowship and build connections. Enjoy light refreshments and adult beverages while connecting with friends old and new.

Hear from classmates who are current entrepreneurs as they share how their Davidson experience shaped their professional success. The conversation will be moderated by a representative from the Jay Hurt Hub, who will also share how Hurt Hub expands access to innovation and entrepreneurship for Davidson students, alumni, faculty, staff, co-workers and the broader community.

Join classmates for a panel discussion with current and former faculty members as they reflect on the Davidson student experience and how it has evolved since your time on campus. The conversation will be moderated by a recent graduate, offering a fresh and unique perspective.

Hear from classmates representing all five programs of the Institute for Public Good—Arts in Public Life, Civic Engagement, Deliberation & Free Expression, Ethics, Honor & Leadership, and Public Policy & Research—and learn how Davidson shaped their careers. Moderated by Chris Marsicano ‘10, Director of the Institute.

Join us for coffee at TBD. A perfect way to take a well-deserved breather from a busy weekend. Don’t miss this opportunity to relax and reconnect!

Join us as we honor and remember those who are no longer with us. Share cherished memories, celebrate lasting friendships, and reflect on the impact they’ve had on our lives. Afterwards, gather on the patio outside the Sloan Music Building for coffee and photos with your fellow freshman hall mates.

Join us in Lingle Chapel at Davidson College Presbyterian Church to honor and remember those who are no longer with us. Share special memories, reflect on lasting friendships and celebrate the lasting impact they have had on our lives. Following the memorial, stay and listen to Chris Clunie '06, VP & Director of Athletics and Mark Barsoum, Director of the John Crosland Jr. Center for Teaching & Learning, as they provide an update on students and how they are navigating a changing world in higher education.

Join fellow members of the Avant Garde for a special panel discussion with Davidson staff and students. Hear from Mark Barsoum, Director of the John Crosland, Jr. Center for Teaching & Learning, and Derrick Spice, Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance, as they share insights about Davidson today. Reconnect with old friends, reminisce about your time on campus and make new connections along the way.

Join us in honoring and remembering those who are no longer with us. Share special memories, reflect on lasting friendships, and celebrate their impact on our lives.

Join us to hear from Doug Hicks about key college initiatives and updates. A time for Q&A will follow his remarks.

Grab lunch and soak up the fun at the Picnic and Lawn Party on Chambers Lawn! Enjoy a picnic-style meal, lawn games, and activities for all ages—while you relax, reconnect with fellow alums and let the kids play.

Join fellow Avant Garde members for a special luncheon with keynote speaker Chris Marsicano '10, Chair & Associate Professor of Educational Studies and Director of the Institute for Public Good. Reconnect, reminisce, and make new connections.

Grab lunch and soak up the fun at the Picnic and Lawn Party on Chambers Lawn! Enjoy a picnic-style meal, lawn games, and activities for all ages—while you relax, reconnect with fellow alums and let the kids play.

Grab lunch and soak up the fun at the Picnic and Lawn Party on Chambers Lawn! Enjoy a picnic-style meal, lawn games, and activities for all ages—while you relax, reconnect with fellow alums and let the kids play.

Join us at Summit on Main Street, a favorite campus spot from your student days, and reconnect with old friends! A limited number of complimentary drinks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional drinks available for purchase.

Gather with friends and family under the trees on the lawn outside Davidson College Presbyterian Church! Relax in the shade, enjoy light snacks and refreshments, and let the kiddos run and play on the church playground.

There’s no better way to spend the afternoon than gathering at a friend’s home. Join classmates at the home of Eleanor Cross Young to catch up and enjoy time together. The address will be provided upon registration.

Join us to honor and remember those who are no longer with us, sharing cherished memories and celebrating the lasting friendships and impact they’ve had on our lives. Afterwards, gather with friends on the Blanche Knox Parker Esplanade.

Join us on the Vail Commons Patio, a favorite campus hangout, to reconnect with friends, enjoy music and outdoor games. Enjoy a mix of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, plus light snacks.

What’s better than a day by the lake in June? Gather with your classmates and their families at Lake Campus to reconnect, frolic and enjoy the summer sun. Swimming is optional, so if you plan to take a dip, be sure to bring everything you need for a day by the water.

There’s no better way to spend the afternoon than gathering at a friend’s home. Join classmates at the home of Richard Terry to catch up and enjoy time together. The address will be provided upon registration.

Join us to honor and remember those who are no longer with us, sharing cherished memories and celebrating the lasting friendships and impact they’ve had on our lives.

Join classmates (no kiddos) at King Canary for drinks and food available for purchase. Catch up and toast old memories before heading over to the Cheers to the Year Reunion Bash on Chambers Lawn.

Join Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network and other members of the campus community as we come together to fellowship and build connections. Light refreshments and adult beverages will be served.

There’s no better way to spend the afternoon than gathering at a friend’s home. Join classmates at the home of Tom Ogburn to catch up and enjoy time together. The address will be provided upon registration.

Meet us in front of Belk Dorm for one last chance to catch up with old friends before we head to the All-Alumni Dinner on Chambers Lawn.

Reunion Weekend at the Cheers to the Years Reunion Bash! Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and an open beer and wine bar while reconnecting with classmates under your class banner. It’s a fantastic opportunity to reunite with fellow alums from across reunion classes as part of an exciting weekend of celebration. Plus, kids 4 and under eat free, making it a fun event for the whole family!

The 20th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

The 25th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

The 45th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

The 50th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

The 5th Reunion dinner includes food stations, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options—plus Union Board trivia, Alumni Award celebrations and plenty of time to reconnect. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

Celebrate Reunion Weekend at the Cheers to the Years Reunion Bash—an option for those without a class dinner this evening. Enjoy a dinner buffet, open beer and wine bar, and time to reconnect with classmates and fellow alums. Kids 4 and under eat free for family-friendly fun!

Celebrate Reunion Weekend at the Cheers to the Years Reunion Bash—an option for those without a class dinner this evening. Enjoy a dinner buffet, open beer and wine bar, and time to reconnect with classmates and fellow alums. Kids 4 and under eat free for family-friendly fun!

The 35th Reunion dinner includes a buffet, open beer and wine, mocktails, and non-alcoholic options, along with time to reconnect and celebrate Alumni Award recipients. Registration also includes Saturday’s Alumni Late-Night party.

Keep the celebration going at the All Alumni Late Night Party! Dance the night away alongside your classmates. Admission to the party is included in the price of the class dinner, featuring complimentary beer and wine.

Wrap up Reunion Weekend with a Sunday Brunch at Vail Commons. Enjoy a classic buffet-style spread filled with all your brunch favorites, providing the perfect setting to share weekend memories and bid farewell to classmates and friends. Families are welcome—kids 4 and under eat free!

Wrap up Reunion Weekend with a Sunday Brunch at Vail Commons. Enjoy a classic buffet-style spread filled with all your brunch favorites, providing the perfect setting to share weekend memories and bid farewell to classmates and friends. Families are welcome—kids 4 and under eat free!

Wrap up Reunion Weekend with a Sunday Brunch at Vail Commons. Enjoy a classic buffet-style spread filled with all your brunch favorites, providing the perfect setting to share weekend memories and bid farewell to classmates and friends. Families are welcome—kids 4 and under eat free!