Relive the magic.
It’s been 50 amazing years since our college days — and this is the celebration you don’t want to miss!
From unforgettable moments to lifelong friendships, our journey together deserves a spotlight. So hit play on the video, turn up the smiles, and take a trip down memory lane with us. You’ll laugh, you’ll reminisce, and you’ll be reminded that this isn't our grandparents' milestone reunion. Here’s to five decades of memories, milestones, and the joy of coming home again. Let’s celebrate — together!
Your 50th Reunion Co-Chairs
George Beato '76, Peter Beekman '76, Skip Beitzel '76, Dina Child '75, Paula Cope '75, and Andrea Mastrocinque-Martone '76
"This is not your grandparents' Reunion...
we have pickleball!"
A note from the organizers
Dear classes of 1975 & 1976,
The UVM Alumni Association looks forward to celebrating your 50th anniversary together on the weekend of June 5th through 7th, 2026, with early registration and some programs beginning on Thursday, June 4th, 2026, where we will gather the undergraduate classes to celebrate, commemorate, and remember.
Stay tuned for updates and details, which will be posted here! Make sure your contact information is updated in the meantime. If you're looking to get involved with outreach efforts for your 50th Reunion, send us a message!
Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Early Reunion Registration Check-In
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1:00 PM
6:00 PM
The UVM Alumni House is your home, and it all starts here for your golden reunion! Stop by to check in, get your nametag, a copy of the schedule and a map of campus, tour the house, and greet your classmates as they arrive.
UVM Alumni House
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Happy Hour with Affinity Groups
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4:00 PM
6:00 PM
Join us at the UVM Alumni House to connect with your classmates! We'll be holding space for your slice of the UVM community, whether that's your fraternity/sorority, your athletic team, your club, or your academic program.
UVM Alumni House & Silver Pavilion
Friday, June 5, 2026
Alumni House Open House & Registration HQ
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8:00 AM
5:00 PM
The UVM Alumni House is your home, and it all starts here for your golden reunion! Stop by to check in, get your nametag, a copy of the schedule and a map of campus, tour the house, and greet your classmates as they arrive.
UVM Alumni House
Friday, June 5, 2026
Grab & Go Breakfast before Class
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8:00 AM
10:00 AM
Fuel up before class or your extracurricular activities with a quick pastry & coffee at Alumni House.
UVM Alumni House
Friday, June 5, 2026
Pickleball!
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9:00 AM
11:00 AM
Multipurpose Athletic Center (MAC) Court on the Athletic Campus (Directions to get to the MAC)
Play pickleball with your classmates at one of the most beloved new features of Athletic campus!
Multipurpose Athletic Center (MAC)
Friday, June 5, 2026
Golf at The Links at Lang Farm
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9:00 AM
1:00 PM
Play golf with your classmates! Email Sydney.Rybicki@uvm.edu for more information.
The Links at Lang Farm
Friday, June 5, 2026
Freeze, Flock, Fall: Lessons for Facing the Climate Crisis
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10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Relive the college student life by attending a morning class with some of today's professors. Join Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources faculty Paul Bierman, Trish O'Kane, and Joe Roman for an engaging conversation about their critically acclaimed books and the lessons that the ecosystems they study have taught them about facing the climate crisis.
Aiken 102
Friday, June 5, 2026
Lunch Between Classes
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11:00 AM
1:00 PM
Enjoy lunch on us!
Alumni House Silver Pavilion
Friday, June 5, 2026
Afternoon Academic Offering
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1:30 PM
2:30 PM
Don't forget about those pesky Friday afternoon classes, the only thing standing between you & the weekend as an undergrad! More information to come.
Kalkin 007
Friday, June 5, 2026
Dinner and Dance Cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen
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6:00 PM
9:00 PM
What's Burlington without Lake Champlain? Join us for a sunset dinner cruise on the Spirit of Ethan Allen, including dancing and a photobooth.
One College Street Dock
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Reunion 2026 Registration
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8:00 AM
5:00 PM
The UVM Alumni House is your home, and it all starts here for your golden reunion! Stop by to check in, get your nametag, a copy of the schedule and a map of campus, tour the house, and greet your classmates as they arrive.
UVM Alumni House
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Grab & Go Breakfast
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8:00 AM
10:00 AM
Fuel up for before the campus tour with a quick pastry and coffee at Alumni House.
UVM Alumni House
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Campus Tour feat. AdvoCats and Special Collections
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9:30 AM
11:30 AM
See what's changed, and what's remained the same, across the UVM campus! Bus and walking tours are available. If additional accommodations are needed, please reach out to Sydney.Rybicki@uvm.edu.
UVM Alumni House
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Pickleball!
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10:00 AM
12:00 PM
Play pickleball with your classmates at one of the most beloved new features of Athletic campus!
Multipurpose Athletic Center (MAC)
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Picnic at Alumni House with Campus Guests
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11:45 AM
1:30 PM
Hear about the current happenings across campus over lunch!
Alumni House Silver Pavilion
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Choose your own adventure!
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2:00 PM
4:00 PM
Take advantage of a Saturday on campus with a variety of activities. Whether you're looking to explore your old stomping grounds, get active, or share your UVM story with one of our colleagues, this is your time to do so. More details on activities and offerings to come.
Across Campus
Saturday, June 6, 2026
50th Golden Dinner: Cocktail Hour, Dinner, and Dancing
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5:00 PM
9:00 PM
This is the main event: your 50th Reunion Dinner with your classmates! You don't want to miss this chance to dine and dance with your classmates, featuring music of the era and other surprises in store. This event includes an address from UVM's 28th President, Dr. Marlene Tromp.
Grand Maple Ballroom, Dudley H. Davis Center
Sunday, June 7, 2026
Farewell Coffee
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8:00 AM
10:30 AM
It’s not “goodbye,” it’s just “see you later.” Swing by for some coffee, pastries, and a farewell gift before you hit the road. Meet up with classmates, check out other ways to engage with UVM, and make plans for your next visit to campus! UVM Weekend 2026 is just around the corner, October 2-4.
UVM Alumni House
Frequently Asked Questions
It is free to attend! The University of Vermont Foundation & Alumni Association is covering costs of Reunion 2026 programming. You just have to get here and find a place to stay. We have secured some discounted room rates at a selection of local hotels.
You can see the public attendee list on the registration landing page, under "Guest List." The other best way to find out who's coming is to call up your friends and ask. If you want to help with volunteer outreach efforts, please reach out to Sydney.Rybicki@uvm.edu.
Yes, you can bring a guest! Reunion 2026 programs allow for plus ones. If you need to bring more than one guest, please reach out to alumni@uvm.edu for additional information.
We're sorry to hear you can't join us. You can still fill out the RSVP with your regrets. We just might send you something in the mail so you can feel as though you're still part of the celebration. :)
Make sure you're filling out every field with a red asterisk next to it. It won't let you move to the next page without responses to some key questions!
The Reunion 2026 registration form only includes events we need headcounts for. You can find the full schedule on this landing page. If you are wondering about additional activities pertaining to your specific group, like your fraternity or sorority, those are coordinated by your classmates and you need to reach out to them for more information.
Check out the full schedule of events on this landing page. Please note that offerings are subject to change based on availability.
Choose which option works best for you!
For online registrations, we'll confirm your registration immediately. You can keep the physical mailing for your fridge!
For physical Reunion registrations returned via mail, we'll manually add you to the online attendee list so your friends know you're coming.
If you haven't received any information to your email inbox or mailbox about Reunion 2026, there could be a couple reasons why. We could have an outdated email or mailing address on file, or you could have unsubscribed from email communications from us. Please email Sydney.Rybicki@uvm.edu to inquire about why you haven't been receiving Reunion 2026 communications from the UVM Foundation.
As our co-chairs put it, dress as casually as you'd like! For certain events, like the Friday night cruise or Saturday night dinner, some might be dressing more semi-formally, but it is up to you and your comfort level. It is also recommended to bring a light jacket for the night on the boat, as it can get chilly in the early summer nights.
For Alumni House and Silver Pavilion, parking is available at Alumni House, 61 Summit Street in Burlington, and at Grasse Mount at 411 Main Street in Burlington. On-street parking is also available on Summit Street and Maple, but be careful of residential permit-only areas. There is also paid visitor parking in the College Street visitor lot, across from Waterman, which is less than a five-minute walk to Alumni House and Silver Pavilion.
For Friday's cruise, there is parking downtown by the Waterfront with more details on the Burlington Parking website. It is recommended to carpool or take a taxi or cab. For Saturday's dinner on campus, plenty of parking is available in the Jeffords lot.
As you can imagine, things have changed quite a bit on campus since you left, including the implementation of numerous safety and security protocols. If the building still exists, you are more than welcome to pay a visit, but it is unlikely that you will be able to get into your old dorm room.
If you want to honor your 50th Reunion by making a gift, there are ways to do so online and by talking to a UVM Foundation staff member. Reach out to Sydney.Rybicki@uvm.edu for more information, and thank you for considering making your 50th Reunion memorable by continuing to support the experience for current students and future 50th Reunion-goers.
Book with a room block
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$329/night with options for beginning your stay on Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Cutoff on May 8, 2026
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Note: Courtyard Burlington will be newly renovated!
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$329/night with options for beginning your stay on Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Cutoff on May 8, 2026
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$149/night with options for beginning your stay on Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Cutoff on May 22, 2026
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$199/night with options for beginning your stay on Thursday, June 4, 2026
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Cutoff on May 14, 2026
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