A Bold and Gold Weekend Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026

We are excited to welcome all alumni home to DePauw for A Bold and Gold Weekend 2026, and if your class year ends in a 6 or a 1, or you are a member of the recently graduated Class of 2025, this is your special year to celebrate. We’ll have music, movies, Alumni Colleges, great food, and drinks.

A BOLD AND GOLD ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2026

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 5

12 - 6 p.m. Ready, set, connect!

Start your weekend with music and conversation among classmates and fellow alumni. Pick up your registration materials, grab the keys to your room, and step back in time to the days when campus was home. Gather in the shade of East College and make a plan to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones.

6 - 8 p.m.    First Friday on the Courthouse Square

After the move-in, it’s time to wander downtown. Take in some of the Friday night festivities and visit the local hot spots(Moore’s, Bridges, The Whisk, Almost Home). Greencastle First Friday is a great place to casually gather, sample some food and beverages, and enjoy live music. 

8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Movie Night on Emison Lawn

Grab a snack and a beverage while you enjoy movies and nighttime fun on the lawn. A time to reminisce, chat with friends, and capture a bit of the magic that is DePauw at dark.

9 -11 p.m. Tigers After Dark

Whether you're a seasoned karaoke pro or a first-timer, this night promises to be one you won’t soon forget. Join the Division of Institutional Equity for Karaoke Night! Come grab the mic and share your favorite tunes with your fellow Tigers.

 

SATURDAY, JUNE 6

9 - 10:30 a.m. Early to rise and ready to roar?

Maybe not so early, but we’ve got you! Fun and active options for all ability levels.  

5K: Jog through campus to recover from the Friday night mischief or prep for a full day. Set the pace and enjoy a quick tour of campus during your celebratory run.

Yoga: Stretch and breathe it out with fellow alumni! Take some time to recharge your batteries with an all-abilities session.

Walking-trek: Take a guided stroll through campus. Remember the old, get introduced to the new and find out what’s taking shape while getting the lay of the land.

10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Enjoy a bit of nostalgia and a bit of what’s new.

Living Units and Greek Open Houses

Let’s open some doors! Time to explore those living units and Greek houses. Find a friend, explore a cold dorm and remember when.

Tech & Play

See what’s new. Enjoy a bit of Tech & Play with our friends at the Tenzer Technology Center and get an introduction to 3-D printing.

Meet-ups

Thoughtfully located across our beautiful campus, we have spaces for you to sit under a shade tree or in the air conditioning to connect and reminisce. 

12 - 1:30pm All Reunion Lunch

Join us on Stewart Plaza for lunch. Grilling out and enjoying good conversation. This is a drop in so don’t miss out. 

1:30-3 p.m. Play and learn

Beverage service available at spots across campus! Campus life was work hard, play hard and we have you covered. Ready to learn, we have Alumni College geared up. Ready to play, relive the magic of spring semester campus life with a bit of team spirit and outdoor play.

Scavenger Hunt

Teams of 4 or more wind their way across campus, finding hidden gems and collecting stamps. Visit every stop, and there will be prizes!

Campus Golf

Teams of 4 will play their way across the campus greens! A great way to reconnect, so pull that group together and let’s win the day! There will be prizes!

Alumni College

The not-so-hard-work sessions will give you a chance to learn something new from your faculty.

4 p.m. Call to Convocation

Harken back to graduation with the all-reunion Call to Convocation, a spirited celebration of our alumni and shared tradition. Revisit the magic of your commencement walk with music, guest speakers and “A Toast to DePauw.” All-class cocktail hour to follow immediately on the patio of the Judson and Joyce Green Center for the Performing Arts.

5 p.m. All Reunion Cocktail Hour and Photo

Celebrate the energy of convocation and start the evening festivities together with an all-class cocktail hour on the Green Center patio.

6:30 p.m. Class Dinners and Photos

It’s all about you and your friends as you enjoy delicious food and festivities in beautiful campus locations. This part of the evening is designed by your class reunion committee just for you. Your class photo will be taken at this event.

8:30 p.m. The BIG SHOW

Round out the weekend dancing under the stars to a live band. Grab a cocktail and have another laugh with friends and fellow alumni.

SUNDAY JUNE 7

8 - 11 a.m. Breakfast and Checkout

No complicated process. Just drop your keys in the checkout box and grab your breakfast at Breadworks, Starbucks, or Hoover Dining Hall. Breakfast is self-pay.

REGISTRATION COMING EARLY SPRING 2026

2026 Alumni Reunion Weekend Registration Fee*

Class of 1976 and up - $125

Class of 2011 to Class of 1981 - $100

Class of 2026 to Class of 2016 - $50

General registration fees will be all-inclusive for campus activities and meals.

*Special Class organized activities may have additional costs.