Class of 1979
45th Reunion
Our 45th reunion will take place during Alumni Weekend: June 7-9, 2024. Keep checking this page as updates will be added throughout the year.
45th Reunion Class Gift
Dollar Goal: $450,000
Participation Goal: 45%
Progress (as of 4/11/24):
Dollars: $371,470
Participation: 36.7%
Reunion Registration
Click here to register!
- 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
Class Lounge: High Street Residence Hall, 1st floor lounge
The full schedule of events during Alumni Weekend can be viewed here. Here are a few highlights specifically for the class of 1979:
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
5 p.m.: Alumni Award Ceremony
Please join in as Dickinson bestows the Alumni Association’s highest honors on this year’s award recipients and celebrates Volunteer Award-winners.
6 p.m.: Welcome Back Reception
Join President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, in a toast to celebrate Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and kick off the weekend at the new John M. Paz ’78 Alumni & Family Center!
7 p.m.: Celebration Dinner
Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and great company at this year’s Celebration Dinner on Morgan Field.
8:30–10:30 p.m.: Dessert & Music on the Plaza
Catch up with friends while enjoying coffee, dessert and music on Britton Plaza.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Alumni Food Truck Festival
1 - 3 p.m.: Class of 1979 Reunion Gathering (High Street Residence Hall, 1st floor lounge and patio)
5:30–6:30 p.m.: All-Alumni Reception
Mix, mingle and network with alumni, faculty, staff and professors emeriti.
7 p.m.: 45th Reunion Class Dinner (Rector Atrium)
9–11 p.m.: The Dickinson Dance Party
Keep the celebration going during Dickinson’s Dance Party with music from Downtown Sound. Stop in for dessert and/or a drink and catch up with friends.
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
9-11 a.m.: Champagne Brunch
Hotel Accommodations
Town of Carlisle: Where to Stay
Class of 1979 Reunion Committee
Ken Cooper
Craig Evans
Jeff Fishpaugh
Ann Heller
Frank James
Andy Kaplan
Emily Lurch Lindsay
Mark Loughlin
Al Masland
Cora Sieger Pinhak
John Sanders
Amy Schrom
Craig Schwartz
Cher Cox Valente
Nanette Berge Whelen
Staff Liaison
Lindsay Powell McCauslin ’06
Associate Director of Annual Giving
E-mail: mccausll@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8981
Visit Carlisle
List of Carlisle Restaurants
https://lovecarlisle.com/map#EA