Class of 1981
Class of 1981 Reunion Weekend
We can't wait for the celebration back on campus from June 5 to June 7, 2026!
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Reunion Chair Spotlight
I was grateful to just see so many friends at our virtual reunion 5 years ago. I was surprised to be genuinely moved by the memories that came flooding back, hearing your voices and seeing your faces. I knew then that it would be so much more meaningful to see each other in person. I truly can’t wait to be back on campus and see everyone and restore those connections!
Johnathan Keith
2026 Reunion Co-Chair
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 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 answer emails. For any questions, contact Kelly Weaver at keweaver@davidson.edu. 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. Book your session here. |
| Throughout Weekend | With These Hands: A Memorial to the Enslaved and Exploited | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Front Campus | Visit With These Hands, a powerful memorial dedicated to the enslaved and exploited individuals whose labor built ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö. Created by artist Hank Willis Thomas. |
| Time TBD | Artmate Exhibit | Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center | Take time to walk through these 43,000 square-foot facilities and see the Artmate exhibit on display in the Smith Gallery. |
Friday, June 5 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö 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 (side facing Main St.) | Join one of our student tour guides for a tour of campus, highlighting ways Davidson has recently changed. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Library Annex Tour | 153 Dunmurry Road, Mooresville | A behind-the-scenes tour of our newly constructed facility for archival storage and special collections. |
| 12 - 1 p.m. | The Jay Hurt Hub Tour | 210 Delburg St. | A 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 and special collections. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Davidson’s Next Chapter: The Institute for Public Good | Location TBD | Dr. Chris Marsicano ‘10 introduces the new hub for research, teaching, and community engagement. |
| 1:30 - 2 p.m. | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Stadium Tour | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö 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, explore innovative student projects and discover how you can engage with our programs. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Scholar-Athlete Alumni Reception | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö 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 | Join Lisa Forrest for an 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 science and pre-health students conducting summer research. |
| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past: Oak Row 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. | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Stadium Tour | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Stadium 109 Patterson Court Circle |
Tour the ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Stadium and Game Changers Field House, a 12,000-square-foot facility supporting scholar-athletes. |
| 3:30 - 4 p.m. | Honoring Our Past: Oak Row 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: Wildcat Legacy | Location TBD | A candid conversation with a student panel about life at Davidson today. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Davidson Reunites the World | Powell Atrium of Duke Building | Connect with fellow international alums and study abroad participants. Refreshments served. |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Honoring Our Past: Oak Row Tour | With These Hands Memorial | Join us for a guided exploration of Davidson’s foundational history and our collective journey toward reconciliation. |
| 4:30 - 5 p.m. | Honoring Our Past: Oak Row 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 members of the Ne Ultra and Maxwell Chambers societies. |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Welcome Back Party | Tent on Chambers Lawn | Southwestern buffet and open bar for all reunion classes. |
| 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 | Harry L. Vance Athletic Center | A family-friendly 1.6-mile run around campus. Cakes awarded to top runners! |
| 8:30 a.m. | Remembering Davidsonians Lost in Service | Flagpole, Chambers Lawn | Honoring alumni veterans. Taps will be played followed by private reflection. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Oak Row Exhibition Space | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Front Campus | Step back into the earliest days of Davidson’s history by visiting Oak Row, one of the college's original 1837 structures. |
| 9 - 10:30 a.m. | Class of 1981 Memorial | Location TBD | Honoring classmates lost. Coffee and photos to follow at Sloan Music Building. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Academic Building Visits | Various Locations | Self-guided tours of Chambers, Wall, Watson, and Sloan buildings. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | A Conversation with President Doug Hicks | Duke Family Performance Hall | Hear about key initiatives and updates from President Hicks. Q&A to follow. |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Picnic and Lawn Party | Chambers Lawn | Family fun with bounce houses and snow cones. Lunch available for purchase. |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Class of 1981 Gathering | Richard Terry's Home | Catch up at a classmate's home. Address provided upon registration. |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | DLAN Reception | Spencer-Weinstein Center |
Fellowship and connections with the LGBTQ+ campus community. All are welcome! |
| 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Class of 1981 45th Reunion Dinner | Location TBD | Buffet, open bar and Alumni Award celebration. |
| 9:30 p.m. - Midnight | All-Alumni Late-Night Party | Brown Atrium, Alvarez Union | Music, dancing and late-night reminiscing with an open bar. |
Sunday, June 7 Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Farewell Brunch | Vail Commons | Classic buffet brunch to bid farewell to friends. Kids 4 and under eat free. |
| 10 a.m. | Worship Services | ¹ú²ú¸£Àû¾«Æ·ÍƼö Presbyterian Church | Guest Preacher: Peter Bynum '91. |
| Noon | On-Campus Housing Check-Out | Residence Halls | Deadline for returning keys and CatCards to designated drop boxes. |
Pricing
45th Reunion Pricing
| Early Bird | Regular Registration | Kids 5–14 | |
| Saturday Class Dinner | $95 | $100 | n/a |
| Friday Welcome Back Party | $45 | $50 | $15 |
| Saturday Picnic and Lawn Party | $25 | $30 | $15 |
| Sunday Farewell Brunch | $13 | $13 | $13 |