Class of 1986
Class of 1986 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Wildcat Pit Stops | Chambers, Alvarez College Union, and more | 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 to work from campus. Reserve a Spot. |
| Friday & Saturday | 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. |
| Weekend Long | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | Davidson College Front Campus | Visit With These Hands, a powerful memorial 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 facilities. Stop in the Smith Gallery to see the Artmate exhibit on display. |
| Saturday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Locations | Self-guided tours of Chambers, Wall Academic Center, Watson Life Sciences and Sloan Music Center. |
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 (Main St. side) | Join one of our student tour guides for a tour of campus, highlighting recent changes. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road, Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility for archival storage. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | The Jay Hurt Hub Tour | 210 Delburg St. | Explore our 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. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: The Institute for Public Good | Location TBD | Dr. Chris Marsicano ‘10 introduces the hub for research and community engagement. |
| 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 and explore innovative student projects at the Jay Hurt Hub. |
| 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. | The Next Chapter: Abernethy Library Project | Location TBD | Update on the new library project scheduled to open in Fall 2027. |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Networking Reception for Science & Health | Location TBD | Connect with students conducting summer research. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | 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 | With These Hands Memorial | 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 Dean Rusk, ISE and OEAA staff and fellow international alums. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Davidson College Stadium Tour | 109 Patterson Court Circle | Tour the Davidson College Stadium and Game Changers Field House. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | 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 Ne Ultra and Maxwell Chambers Society members. |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Class of 1986 40th Reunion Dinner | Location TBD | Buffet dinner and reconnection for the Class of 1986. |
| 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 | Vance Athletic Center | A 1.6-mile run around campus. Cakes awarded to top runners! |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering Davidsonians | Flagpole/War Memorials, Chambers Lawn | Honoring alumni veterans who are no longer with us. |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Campus Tour | Chambers Building (Main St. side) | Guided tour of recent campus developments. |
| 9 - 9:30 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | Guided exploration of Oak Row and the memorial. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | Davidson College Front Campus | Education and reflection space regarding the college’s history. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Class of 1986 Coffee & Catch-Up | Location TBD | A relaxing morning coffee for the Class of 1986. |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Honoring Our Past Tour | With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | A Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Update on college initiatives followed by Q&A. |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Picnic and Lawn Party | Chambers Lawn | Family-friendly afternoon with food, bounce houses and games. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | DLAN Reception | Spencer-Weinstein Center | Fellowship and connections with the LGBTQ+ campus community. All are welcome! |
| 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Class of 1986 Belk Meet-Up | Belk Dorm | Pre-dinner gathering for Class of 1986. |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Cheers to the Years: Reunion Bash | Tent on Chambers Lawn | Southern BBQ buffet and open bar for all reunion classes. |
| 9:30 p.m. - Midnight | All-Alumni Late-Night Party | Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union | Late-night music, dancing and drinks. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Classic buffet brunch to bid farewell to friends. |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | Davidson College Presbyterian Church | Service featuring guest preacher Peter Bynum '91. |
| Noon | On-Campus Housing Check-Out | Residence Halls | Deadline for residents to return keys and CatCards. |
Pricing
40th Reunion Pricing
| Early Bird | Regular Registration | Kids 5–14 | |
| Friday Class Dinner | $95 | $100 | n/a |
| Saturday Cheers to the Years: Reunion Bash | $45 | $50 | $15 |
| Saturday Picnic and Lawn Party | $25 | $30 | $15 |
| Sunday Farewell Brunch | $13 | $13 | $13 |