Avant Garde
As an alumnus who has celebrated his 55th Reunion or beyond, we encourage you to come back to Davidson each year as a member of the Avant Garde.
For questions about the Avant Garde contact Lauren Lausier, Associate Director of Alumni and Family Engagement, by phone at 704-894-2907 or by email at lalausier@davidson.edu.
Campus Resources
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 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. |
| Friday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. / 9:30 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! |
| Friday - Sunday: 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. |
| Thursday & Friday: 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? Stop by the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to work from campus. Enjoy our coworking community to take calls, answer emails and meet with fellow alumni - all while enjoying coffee and donuts! For any questions, contact Kelly Weaver at keweaver@davidson.edu. Reserve a Spot |
| Times available Friday (6/5) and Saturday (6/6) | 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 wherever you are in your professional journey. Book your session here. |
| Accessible throughout the weekend | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | Davidson College Front Campus | Created by artist Hank Willis Thomas, the bronze sculpture of two work-worn hands stands near Oak and Elm Rows as a sacred space for pilgrimage and remembrance. |
| 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. Stop in the Smith Gallery to see the Artmate exhibit on display. |
Friday, June 5 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Davidson College Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of Davidson’s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures. Now a dedicated space for reflection and education, Oak Row serves as a vital touchstone for the college’s ongoing work to acknowledge its ties to the institution of slavery and honor the contributions of enslaved individuals. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (the side facing Main St.) | Since its founding in 1837, Davidson College has been growing in population, facilities and tradition. Join one of our student tour guides for a tour of campus, highlighting just some of the ways Davidson has recently changed. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road in Mooresville | Please join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Library Annex— a newly constructed facility designed for long-term storage of our archival and manuscript materials, special collections and general research collection. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship Tour | 210 Delburg St. | The Hurt Hub@Davidson is a dynamic coworking space, community gathering place and hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road in Mooresville | Please join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of our Library Annex— a newly constructed facility designed for long-term storage of our archival and manuscript materials, special collections and general research collection. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: A Faculty & Staff View | Location TBD | The Institute for Public Good: Educating for Lives of Leadership and Service. In this session, Dr. Chris Marsicano ‘10 will introduce Davidson’s new Institute for Public Good (IPG). |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House Tour | Davidson College Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | The Hub @ Davidson Open House | 210 Delburg St | Stop by the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship during our open house. Meet the team and explore innovative student projects. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Scholar-Athlete Alumni Reception | Davidson College Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle Enter at Gate 1 |
Gather with former scholar-athletes and current coaches to reminisce about your time in Davidson’s athletic community. |
| 2:15 - 3:15 p.m. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: Library Update | Location TBD | Join Lisa Forrest for an update on the George Lawrence Abernethy Library project and a preview of the innovative programming planned. |
| 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 Davidson. 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. | Networking Reception for Science & Health Alums and Students | Location TBD | This reception connects science and pre-health students conducting research with alumni. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House Tour | Davidson College Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 3, 3:30, 4, & 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past: Tour of Oak Row and the Memorial | With These Hands Memorial, Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Enduring Excellence: The Wildcat Legacy in Action | Location TBD | Student Panel: Join a diverse group of current Wildcats for a candid conversation about life at Davidson today. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson Reunites the World | Powell Atrium of Duke Building | Connect with fellow alums and share memories about international experiences. Refreshments served. |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | A Celebration of Giving (Invitation Only) | Location TBD | Special reception for members of the Ne Ultra Society and the Maxwell Chambers Society. |
| 9 - 11 p.m. | Alumni of Color Reception | Location TBD | 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, Baker Sports Complex | Join in this family-friendly tradition for a 1.6-mile run around campus. (Rain Location: Canceled) |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering Davidsonians Lost While in Service to Country | Flagpole and War Memorials, Chambers Lawn | Join us as we honor alumni veterans who are no longer with us. Taps will be played just after 8:30 a.m. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Davidson College Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of Davidson’s history by visiting Oak Row. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Class of 1971, 1966 and Avant Garde Morning Session | Location TBD | Special panel discussion with Davidson staff and students. Reconnect with old friends. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Locations | Self-guided tours of Chambers Building, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center, Watson Life Sciences, and Sloan Music Center. |
| 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | A Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Join us to hear from Doug Hicks about key college initiatives and updates. A time for Q&A will follow. |
| 12:15 - 2 p.m. | Class of 1971, 1966 and Avant Garde Lunch | Location TBD | Special luncheon with keynote speaker Chris Marsicano. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network (DLAN) Reception | Spencer-Weinstein Center |
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 | Enjoy a relaxed, under-the-stars gathering featuring a Southern BBQ buffet and open beer and wine bar. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Wrap up reunion weekend with a Sunday Brunch at Vail Commons. Families are welcome—kids 4 and under eat free! |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | Davidson College Presbyterian Church | Guest Preacher: Peter Bynum '91. |
| 12 p.m. | On-Campus Housing Check-Out Deadline | Residence Halls | Residents must return their keys and CatCards through the drop boxes in residence hall lounges or Blackwell Alumni House. |
Pricing
| Early Bird | Regular Registration | Kids 5–14 | |
| 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 |