40th Reunion

Our 40th reunion will take place during Alumni Weekend, June 12-14, 2026.  Registration will open in March. Keep checking this page as updates will be added throughout the year.

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Registration

Click here to register for Alumni Weekend!   

• Early-bird registration pricing ends April 30, after which prices will increase. Online registration closes May 31.  

Click here to view a public list of registered classmates.  

Reunion Programming

The full schedule of events during Alumni Weekend can be viewed here, and below are some of the highlights and class programming. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are private events for members of the class of 1986 and guests.  

FRIDAY, JUNE 12

5 p.m.  Alumni Award Ceremony
Dickinson presents the Alumni Association’s highest honors to this year’s award recipients and celebrates the Volunteer Award winners. Our very own classmate Mary Glasspool ’76 will be honored with the Community Impact Award. 

6 p.m.  Reception & Celebration of 60 Years of Global Education  
Join President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, as we toast 60 years of global education at Dickinson College. Since the Dickinson-in-Italy program was launched in 1965-66, we have launched programs in 8 countries and alumni have studied in at least 41 countries, exemplifying Dickinson’s commitment to globally engaged citizens. Celebrate this proud tradition and the bright future of these programs. Whether you studied abroad or remained focused on campus throughout all four undergrad years, you are welcome at this special event! 

7 p.m.  Celebration Dinner 
Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet featuring dishes from our global program countries (and some Dickinson favorites). Connect with classmates, friends and fellow study-abroad alumni on Morgan Field.  
$25

8:30–10:30 p.m.  Dessert & Music  
Catch up with friends over coffee and dessert while enjoying live music.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13

8–10 a.m.  Continental Breakfast    
$10

11 a.m.–3 p.m.  Alumni Food Truck Festival  
This fan-favorite event features a variety of food trucks from across Central Pennsylvania. Enjoy lunch on Morgan Field while catching up with friends and playing lawn games. 
$25

12:30–3 p.m.  Possum Kingdom Band With the Class of 1986 *
Members of the class of 1986 and friends are invited to gather under the tent and enjoy live music performed by Paul Magers ‘86 and his band, Possum Kingdom.    

5:30–6:30 p.m.  All-Alumni Reception 
Mix, mingle and network with alumni, faculty, staff and professors emeriti. 

7 p.m.  Class of 1986 Dinner * 

9–11 p.m.  The Dickinson Dance Party 
Keep the celebration going at Dickinson’s Dance Party with local band, Downtown Sound! Stop by for dessert and/or a drink and catch up with friends at the selfie station. 

SUNDAY, JUNE 14

9–11 a.m.  Champagne Brunch 
Bid farewell to friends at this special brunch buffet. 
$20

Hotel Accommodations

View full list of accommodations for options in and around Carlisle 

Class of 1986 Reunion Committee

Karen Neely Faryniak
Bob Geiger
Nancy Hruska
Andy Logan
Linda Clark Nagle
Keith Pagnani
Ben Riggs
Jim Romanelli
Cathy Giannaris Ziccarelli

Staff Liaison
Lindsay Powell McCauslin ’06
Director of Annual Giving
E-mail: mccausll@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8981

Visit Carlisle

List of Carlisle Restaurants 
https://lovecarlisle.com/map#EA