Reunion Events Schedule

Lunch in Town
11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Alumni and their families are invited to enjoy one of the many local eateries. View list of local businesses.

50th Reunion Lunch, Opening Session and Afternoon Reception
Lunch: Noon – 1:15 p.m. in the Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building
Opening Session: 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. in Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center (Old 900 Room)
Reception: 2:45 – 4:00 p.m in Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center (Old 900 Room)
Members of the Class of 1973 are invited to join classmates for this special session to kick off their 50th Reunion. There is no formal program during lunch. Following the lunch classmates will move to the Opening Session and enjoy an Afternoon Reception. 

Tours
All tours are walking tours. Tours begin in the Lobby of the Chambers Building, unless otherwise noted below. Golf carts will be available for those who need assistance.

      Tour Offerings:

• 1 – 2 p.m.
  Campus Tour
  Sculpture Tour (Meet at the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center Atrium; Rain Location: Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center)
  Tour of WDAV Samuel W. Newell Building
  Tour of The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  Tour of Lula Bell’s Resource Center
   
• 2:10 – 3:10 p.m.
  Campus Tour
  Sculpture Tour
  Tour of WDAV Samuel W. Newell Building
  Tour of The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  Tour of Lula Bell’s Resource Center
   
• 3:20 – 4:20 p.m.
  Campus Tour
  Art Collections Tour
  Tour of WDAV Samuel W. Newell Building
  Tour of The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship
  Tour of Lula Bell’s Resource Center

       Tour Descriptions:

• Campus Tour – Campus Tour Guides
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  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.
   
• Sculpture Tour – 1 p.m. Tour led by C. Shaw Smith, Joel O. Conarroe Professor of Art History; 2 p.m. tour led by Lia Newman, Director and Curator of the Van Every/Smith Galleries (1 p.m. meet in the Atrium, Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center; 2 p.m. meet in the Lobby, Chambers Building)
  The campus sculpture program is an extension of the college’s permanent art collection. Available for viewing from dawn until dusk in Richardson Plaza and throughout campus, the campus sculpture collection features outdoor works by significant, internationally acclaimed artists. This is a tour of the college’s ever-expanding collection of sculptures on campus, beginning with Auguste Rodin’s Jean d’Aire and ending with Jesus Moroles’ Spirit Waves Fountain.
   
• Art Collections Tour – Led by Lia Newman, Director and Curator of the Van Every/Smith Galleries
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  Enjoy a behind-the-scenes peek at gallery storage, exploring select artworks from the college’s 4,000+ piece collection.
   
• Tour of WDAV Samuel W. Newell Building – Led by Frank Dominguez, WDAV General Manager
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  Davidson College boasts a professional Classical Public Radio station that is the envy of many broadcasters, commercial and noncommercial. This tour will explore the state-of-the-art production and broadcast facilities and provide an intriguing inside look at how a modern, all-digital radio station works.
   
• Tour of The Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Led by Liz Brigham, W. Spencer Mitchem ‘59 Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Davidson College
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  In 2014 Davidson College purchased an industrial space in downtown Davidson, originally built as part of the Davidson Cotton Mill in 1920. Today it is a beautiful 23,000-square foot, cutting-edge, LEED Gold-certified facility. The Hurt Hub@Davidson provides access and exposure to innovation and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on values of freedom, integrity and inclusion. The Hurt Hub gives the campus and community an opportunity to catalyze innovative solutions to critical problems through educational programming and experiential learning in a safe co-working space with uncompromising ethics, a robust mentor network, access to startup capital and innovative consulting. For the final part of the tour, Davidson Student Ambassadors will highlight their favorite spots for entertainment and refuge on Main Street.
• Tour of Lula Bell’s Resource Center – Led by Elayna Coleman, Assistant Director of Civic Engagement+
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  Lula Bell’s is a resource center for students and an example of the college’s commitment to provide the full Davidson experience for all students. The center offers a variety of resources available for any current student in need. Programming in the space focuses on life skills, with topics ranging from financial literacy to systemic social issues. Lula Bell’s is designed to feel like a home where everyone is welcome. For the final part of the tour, Davidson Student Ambassadors will highlight their favorite spots for entertainment and refuge on Main Street.

Faculty-Led Classes
Recapture the heart of the Davidson College experience—time spent learning in the classroom learning with these Davidson notables.

• Personalized Medicine in the Genomic Era
  Debbie Thurtle-Schmidt, Assistant Professor of Biology
  1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
  Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center

  Due to decreased cost and availability, genomic sequencing is ubiquitous in biomedical research and in the clinic. This rise in sequencing has ushered in the era of precision medicine. In this class period we will discuss genomic technologies and how they are being applied to medicine, shaping our characterization of diseases such as cancer, and how biases in these technologies can lead to inequities in precision medicine.

• The Lord’s Prayer, Ethics and the Practices of Praying
  Doug Ottati, Craig Family Distinguished Professor of Reformed Theology and Justice
  2:45 – 3:45 p.m.
  Room 320, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center

  The Lord’s Prayer remains a basic feature of Christian practice and piety, but the text of  the prayer and its significance for ethics and the practice of praying are not always considered in detail. In this course we will review three ancient versions of the prayer as they appear in the Gospel of Matthew, the Gospel of Luke and a noncanonical text called The Didache or Teaching of the Twelve Apostles. Next, we will explore some classical and recent theological interpretations of the prayer, such as those offered by John Calvin and the liberation theologian Leonardo Boff. We will note the prayer’s implications for a stance in social ethics, and then, finally, how it critiques some notions of prayer and how its spirit is reflected in some church prayers.

• Advocacy from a Different Angle: Life with ALS
  Ken Menkhaus, C. Louise Nelson Professor of Political Science with Andrea Lytle Peet ‘03, both diagnosed with ALS
  4 – 5 p.m.
  Room 210, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center

  Receiving a terminal diagnosis has a powerful way of bringing life’s priorities into focus. How do we spend our remaining time? From what experiences can we draw for strength? What legacy do we want to leave? We explore these questions, as well as broader advances, challenges and inflection points in the dynamic world of ALS activism. The session will also feature a sneak peek at the documentary, Go On, Be Brave, which follows Andrea’s journey to become the first person with ALS to do a marathon in all 50 states.

Free Time
5 – 7 p.m.

A Celebration of Giving (Invitation Only) 
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Backyard, President's House
Members of the Ne Ultra Society honoring leadership giving and the Maxwell Chambers Society honoring planned giving are invited to attend this special reception.  Invitations will be sent to members of these giving societies. 

Friday Camp Reunion
6 – 11 p.m.
Community School of Davidson (565 Griffith Street, Davidson)
Camp Reunion will be hosted by the Community School of Davidson and will provide dinner and a variety of activities for kids and teens ages 4-14. Visit Kids at Reunion for more information. 

55th - 60th Reunions Class Dinners
6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
The class dinner is the highlight of Reunion Weekend. Come ready to reminisce, participate in the class photo, and enjoy a special evening with classmates. Open bar included.

• 60th Reunion/Class of 1963 Dinner
  C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union
• 55th Reunion/Class of 1968 Dinner
  Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building

Shabbat Services
7 – 8 p.m.
Temple Kol Tikvah, 605 South St., Davidson
Join Temple Kol Tikvah and the entire Lake Norman Jewish Community in Friday evening Shabbat services. 

5th – 50th Reunions Welcome Back Party
7 – 11 p.m.
Tent on Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex
Join other reunion classes to enjoy delicious fajitas, an an open beer and wine bar and live music at this casual celebration. Find classmates near your class banner!

Alumni Cake Race
7:45 a.m.
Baker Sports Complex Plaza
Rain Location: Canceled
Join in this family-friendly tradition for a 1.6 mile run around campus. Cakes will be awarded to the top runners!

Remembering Davidsonians Lost While in Service to Country
8:30 a.m.
Flagpole and War Memorials, Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Lobby, Chambers Building
Join as we honor alum veterans no longer with us. Taps will be played at 8:30am sharp, followed by time for private reflection.

Various Class Gatherings
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Several classes have activities planned by their reunion committees. Refer to your class-specific schedule for more information.

• Class of 1973 Meeting and Memorial
  Tyler-Tallman Hall, Sloan Music Center (Old 900 Room)
• Class of 1978 Memorial Gathering
  Lingle Chapel, Davidson College Presbyterian Church (DCPC)
• Class of 1983 Class Gathering
  Hamilton W. McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center
• Class of 1988 Class Gathering
  Summit Outpost (120 Patterson Court Circle)

Avant Garde Check-in and Morning Session (Includes Classes of 1968 and 1963)
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building
Members of the Avant Garde (those celebrating their 55th Reunion and beyond) are encouraged to join this special session. Attendees will have the chance to grab coffee and pastries, mix and mingle and join conversations around topics of interest. 

Tours
All tours start at 9:20am and are walking tours. Tours begin in the Lobby of the Chambers Building, unless otherwise noted below. Golf carts will be available for those who need assistance.

• Campus Tour – Campus Tour Guides
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  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.
   
• Sculptures Tour – Led by Cort Savage, Professor and Chair of the Art Department
  Tour begins at the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center
  Rain Location: Visual Arts Center
  The campus sculpture program is an extension of the college’s permanent art collection. Available for viewing from dawn until dusk in Richardson Plaza and throughout campus, the campus sculpture collection features outdoor works by significant, internationally acclaimed artists. This is a tour of the college’s ever-expanding collection of sculptures on campus, beginning with Auguste Rodin’s Jean d’Aire and ending with Jesus Moroles’ Spirit Waves Fountain.
   
• Tour of WDAV Samuel W. Newell Building – Led by Frank Dominguez, WDAV General Manager
  Lobby, Chambers Building
  Davidson College boasts a professional Classical Public Radio station that is the envy of many broadcasters, commercial and noncommercial. This tour will explore the state-of-the-art production and broadcast facilities and provide an intriguing inside look at how a modern, all-digital radio station works.

Academic Building Visits
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tour the open academic buildings. Chambers Building, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center, E.H. Little Library, Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Watson Life Sciences (Baker-Watt Science Complex) and Sloan Music Center (formerly the College Union and library) will be open to explore. Please note that some of the classrooms will be locked due to set-up for academic summer camps or safety rules. 

Class of 1993 Remembrance Gathering
10 a.m.
Sculpture Garden, Outside of the Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building
Rain Location: Lobby, Chambers Building
Join us for this brief and informal gathering to honor classmates no longer with us.

A Conversation with President Doug Hicks '90
11 a.m. – Noon
Duke Family Performance Hall, Knobloch Campus Center
Join us to hear from Doug Hicks about key college initiatives and updates. A time for Q&A will follow his remarks.

Avant Garde Lunch and Induction Ceremony (Includes Classes of 1968 and 1963)
12:15 – 2 p.m. 
Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building
Those celebrating their 55th Reunion and beyond are invited for a lunch and induction ceremony for new members of the Avant Garde. This year's speaker is Lou Lesesne '67.

10th - 50th Reunions Picnic and Lawn Party
Noon – 2 p.m. 
Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Alvarez College Union
Enjoy a family-friendly afternoon of food and fun on the lawn. You can purchase lunch through reunion registration or bring your own. Check out the activities, including bounce houses, snow cone machines and games. Look for your class reunion banner!

Service Project: Charlotte Ronald McDonald House
Noon – 2 p.m. 
Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Alvarez College Union
Help stuff bags with toiletry items for the Charlotte Ronald McDonald House. The bags will go to family members of those going through sudden medical emergencies, since they often must wait at the hospital for several days with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Supplies provided for 200 bags – come ready to assemble!

5th Reunion Meetup at the Lake
Noon – 5 p.m.
Lake Campus
Rain Location: Hamilton W. McKay Atrium, E. Craig Wall Jr. Academic Center
Grab some friends to enjoy an afternoon of fun at the Lake Campus! Tenders boxed meals will be provided.

Various Class Gatherings
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Several classes have activities planned by their reunion committees. Refer to your class-specific schedule provided in your Welcome Center packet for more information.

• Class of 1993 Class Gathering
  Davidson Wine Co. (121 Depot Street, Davidson)
• Class of 1998 Class Gathering
  Blanche Knox Parker Esplanade (area in between Watson and Dana Science Buildings)
  Rain Location: Lobby, Watson Science Building
• Class of 2003 Family-Friendly Gathering
  Summit Outpost (120 Patterson Court Circle)
• Class of 2008 Family-Friendly Gathering
  Patio, Sloan Music Building
  Rain Location: Lobby, Sloan Music Building
• Class of 2013 Family-Friendly Gathering
  Summit Coffee Co. (128 S. Main Street, Davidson)

Class of 1983 Afternoon Gathering
3 – 5 p.m. 
Home of Tom ’80 and Arabella Malone-Trahey ’83 
All members of the Class of 1983 and their guests are invited to stop by for snacks, beverages and social time with friends. Parking is tight - guests are asked to make the short walk from campus.

Black Alumni Reception
4 – 5 p.m.
Black Student Coalition House, Patterson Court
Join alums from the Davidson Black Alumni Network as well as other members of the campus community as we come together to fellowship and build connections. Light refreshments and adult beverages will be served.

Pan-Asian and Latinx Alumni Reception
4:30-5:30 p.m.
OLAS/ PASA House, Patterson Court
Join Davidson Asian South Asian Pacific Islander Alumni Network (DASAPIAN), Latinx Alumni Network of Davidson (LAND) and other members of the campus community as we come together to fellowship and build connections. Light refreshments and adult beverages will be served.

Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network (DLAN) Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Spencer-Weinstein Center for Community and Justice, Patterson Court (formerly the Multicultural House)
Join Davidson LGBTQ+ Alumni Network and other members of the campus community as we come together to fellowship and build connections. Light refreshments and adult beverages will be served.

Saturday Camp Reunion
6 – 11 p.m.
Community School of Davidson (565 Griffith Street, Davidson)
Camp Reunion will be hosted by the Community School of Davidson and will provide dinner and a variety of activities for kids and teens ages 4-14. Visit Kids at Reunion for more information. 

5th - 50th Reunions Class Receptions and Dinners
7 – 10 p.m.
The class dinner is the highlight of Reunion Weekend. Come ready to reminisce, participate in the class photo, and enjoy a special evening with classmates. Open beer and wine bar included.

• 50th Reunion/Class of 1973 Dinner
  Lilly Family Gallery, Chambers Building
• 45th Reunion/Class of 1978 Dinner
  Red Ventures Athletic Club, Baker Sports Complex
• 40th Reunion/Class of 1983 Dinner
  Tent, Martin Lawn
• 35th Reunion/Class of 1988 Dinner
  Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (210 Delburg Street, Davidson)
• 30th Reunion/Class of 1993 Dinner
  Nisbet Lobby, Baker Sports Complex
• 25th Reunion/Class of 1998 Dinner
  Backyard, President's House
• 20th Reunion/Class of 2003 Dinner
  Tent, Historic Lawn
• 15th Reunion/Class of 2008 Dinner
  Brown Atrium, Alvarez College Union
• 10th Reunion/Class of 2013 Dinner
  C. Shaw Smith 900 Room, Alvarez College Union
• 5th Reunion/Class of 2018 Dinner
  Vail Commons

All-Alumni Late-Night Party
10 p.m. – Midnight
Tent on Chambers Lawn
Rain Location: Baker Sports Complex
The party is just getting started! Continue celebrating at this festive event featuring music and dancing while further reminiscing with your classmates. Includes open beer and wine bar.

Farewell Brunch
9 a.m. – Noon
Vail Commons
Visit Vail Commons to finish your weekend with a traditional Sunday brunch.

Worship Services
11 a.m.
Davidson College Presbyterian Church
Mary Margaret Porter ‘98, former Parish Associate at First Presbyterian Charlotte and DCPC, will serve as the Guest Preacher.

Learn more about area houses of worship.

On-Campus Housing Check-Out Deadline
Noon
Residents must be out of their rooms and have returned their keys and CatCards through the drop boxes in their residence hall lounges, at the Blackwell Alumni House or in Vail Commons.