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 | Davidson College Front Campus | Accessible throughout the weekend. A powerful memorial by artist Hank Willis Thomas dedicated to the enslaved and exploited individuals whose labor built Davidson College. |
| 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 | 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 (the 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 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. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: A Faculty & Staff View | Location TBD | The Institute for Public Good: Educating for Lives of Leadership and Service with Dr. Chris Marsicano ’10. |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | Stadium and Game Changers Field House Tour | 109 Patterson Court Circle | Tour the 12,000 square-foot facility featuring the Jan and John Bazos ’82 Sports Performance Center. |
| 2 - 5 p.m. | The Hub @ Davidson Open House | 210 Delburg St. | Meet the team, explore innovative student projects and discover how you can engage with our programs. |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Scholar-Athlete Alumni Reception | East Stands Concourse Davidson College Stadium | 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 | Updates on the George Lawrence Abernethy Library Project with Director Lisa Forrest. |
| 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 | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: Student Panel | Location TBD | Enduring Excellence: The Wildcat Legacy in Action. A candid conversation about life at Davidson today. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson Reunites the World | 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 | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Stadium and Game Changers Field House Tour | 109 Patterson Court Circle | Tour the 12,000 square-foot facility featuring the Jan and John Bazos ’82 Sports Performance Center. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | 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 | 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 Davidsonians 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 - 9:30 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Davidson College Front Campus | Explore the 1837 structures and the "With These Hands" memorial. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Avant Garde Morning Session | Location TBD | Panel discussion with Davidson staff and students for Class of 1971, 1966, and Avant Garde. |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | Begin at the With These Hands Memorial | A guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 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 Chris Marsicano. 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. | Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network Reception | Spencer-Weinstein Center for Community and Justice | Fellowship and connections for DLAN members and the 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 | Davidson College 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 |