Queer Alumni Weekend
Come home to celebrate, reconnect and revel in community!
Join the Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network as fellow queer alumni and friends return to campus November 7-9, 2025, for Queer Alumni Weekend — a weekend of joy, reflection and belonging. Whether you haven’t been back to Davidson in a while or you never really left, we can’t wait to see you!
Expect vibrant gatherings, thoughtful conversations and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. This is your space to celebrate the journeys we've taken and the community we continue to build — together. All alumni and their families are welcome.
Registration covers all activities and meals included on the schedule.
Weekend Schedule
The schedule is still developing. We’ll keep adding details as they’re confirmed, so check back for updates.
6 – 8 p.m.
Welcome Reception
Reunite with fellow Wildcats and meet new friends as we celebrate diverse identities and shared stories. Enjoy vibrant tunes, delectable bites, and refreshing drinks with a lively atmosphere that promises unforgettable moments. This is where the fun begins—let's set the tone for a weekend of pride, connection, and joy!
9 – 10 a.m.
Visitation and Reflection
With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited
Join us for an informal gathering to visit and reflect in a space dedicated to honoring the strength and resilience of those who endured the college's painful history characterized by forced labor, systemic oppression, and dehumanization. All are invited to pause, reflect, and engage in thoughtful contemplation of our history as an institution, its ongoing impact and the college's work towards reconciliation.
10:30 a.m. – Noon
Tapestry of Pride, Roundtable Session
Join us for an interactive workshop dedicated to capturing the diverse LGBTQIA+ experience at Davidson from your lens. This session will encourage participants to share personal stories and key moments that played into life on campus. Participants will break into decade-based groups and explore the campus climate of their era through guided discussions. Groups will be able to share their reflections in a larger discussion, identifying common threads across decades and exchanging insights between alumni and current students. The session concludes with a wrap-up focused on envisioning the future of the queer community at Davidson. This session promises to be a powerful opportunity for reflection, connection, and the preservation of our community's history for generations to come.
Noon
Lunch
1:30 p.m.
Campus Tours
Led by current students, and designed to spotlight the newest and most inclusive spaces Davidson College has to offer. Discover how our campus has evolved with the community in mind, as we explore cutting-edge facilities and welcoming spaces for queer student life. Come walk with us and see how Davidson has become a campus that celebrates all students and fosters true belonging.
3 – 4:30 p.m.
Queer Life at Davidson, Panel Discussion
Join us for an insightful panel discussion where we'll delve into the evolution of the queer experience at Davidson College. This panel will feature a diverse group of alums, current students, faculty and staff, providing unique perspectives on how the queer community has navigated life at Davidson over the years. Together, we'll explore the challenges, triumphs, and transformations that have shaped the queer landscape at Davidson.
7 – 10 p.m.
Community Dinner & Afterparty
Join us for an evening of celebration and connection beginning with a sophisticated dinner featuring remarks from distinguished members of the Davidson College community. As the dinner concludes, the atmosphere will transition into a lively, casual afterparty vibe with music and dancing.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Drag Brunch
hosted by DJ Vanna of Vanity House Inc.
The grand finale of Queer Alumni Weekend! Join us for a glittering, high-energy affair where dazzling queens and kings serve up fierce looks to the tune your favorite hits alongside a delicious brunch spread. Connect with alumni, students and faculty and revel in a shared spirit of pride and diversity. Whether you're a Drag superfan or a brunch enthusiast, this is the ultimate send-off you'll not want to miss.