Class of 1966
Class of 1966 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, Alvarez College Union, and 2nd Floor Alvarez | 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. | Enjoy our coworking community to take calls, answer emails and meet with fellow alumni. Reserve a Spot |
| Fri - Sat (Various) | 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. Book your session here. |
| Ongoing | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | Davidson College Front Campus | A powerful memorial dedicated to the enslaved and exploited individuals whose labor built Davidson College, created by artist Hank Willis Thomas. |
| 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 |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (side facing Main St.) | 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, Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility for archival storage 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, Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility for archival storage and special collections. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: Institute for Public Good | Location TBD | Dr. Chris Marsicano ‘10 introduces the hub for research and community engagement preparing students for lives of leadership. |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Davidson College Stadium 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. | Meet the team, explore student projects and discover how you can engage through mentorship or collaboration. |
| 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 Project | Location TBD | An update on the new George Lawrence Abernethy Library scheduled to open in Fall 2027. |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Science & Health Networking Reception | Location TBD | Connect with students conducting summer research. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Davidson College Stadium 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. |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | 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: Student Panel | Location TBD | A candid conversation with current Wildcats about life at Davidson today. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson Reunites the World | Powell Atrium of Duke Building | Connect with study abroad and international alumni. Hosted by Dean Rusk and Education Abroad staff. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Front Campus |
Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | A Celebration of Giving (Invitation Only) | Location TBD | Reception for members of the Ne Ultra and Maxwell Chambers giving societies. |
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1966 60th Reunion Dinner | Location TBD | Plated meal and presentation by John Craig '66 titled "The Vietnam War: Remembrance and Lessons." |
| 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 | Family-friendly 1.6-mile run. Cakes awarded to top runners! |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering Davidsonians Lost in Service | Flagpole and War Memorials, Chambers Lawn | Honoring alumni veterans with a playing of Taps and private reflection. |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (side facing Main St.) | Student-led tour highlighting campus updates and traditions. |
| 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, one of the college's original 1837 structures. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Avant Garde Morning Session | Location TBD | Panel discussion with Mark Barsoum and Derrick Spice for Classes of 1971, 1966, and Avant Garde. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Locations | Self-guided tours of Chambers, Wall, Watson Life Sciences, and Sloan Music Center. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Remarks on college initiatives followed by Q&A. |
| 12:15 - 2 p.m. | Avant Garde Lunch and Induction | Location TBD | Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Chris Marsicano. |
| 2:30 - 3 p.m. | Class of 1966 Memorial | Location TBD | Honoring and remembering classmates who are no longer with us. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Class of 1966 Gathering | Tom Ogburn's Home | Afternoon gathering at a classmate's home. Address provided upon registration. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network 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 | Southern BBQ buffet and open bar under the stars for all reunion classes. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Classic buffet-style spread to wrap up the weekend. Kids 4 and under eat free! |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | Davidson College Presbyterian Church | Featuring guest preacher Peter Bynum '91. |
| Noon | On-Campus Housing Check-Out | Residence Halls | Deadline for residents to return keys and CatCards to designated drop boxes. |
Pricing
60th 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 |
| Avant Garde Lunch and Induction Ceremony | $35 | $35 | n/a |
| Sunday Farewell Brunch | $13 | $13 | $13 |