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Alumni Reunion Weekend: June 5, 6, & 7, 2026

Registration & Lodging Now Open

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Schedule of Events

Friday, June 5

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Check-In / Registration: Upon arrival, stop in the Marulli Alumni Welcome Center in Peterson Manor. Pick up your name tag, keys, and alumni swag!

12:00 pm - Saturday at 5:30 pm
Scavenger Hunt! Details to be provided at check in.

Open until 5:00 pm
Bookstore Extended Hours: Alumni enjoy 10% savings at the FP Bookstore!

2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
DiPietro Library Archives: Reconnect with your 51¸£ÀûÉç memories. Explore the Library Archives to browse your class yearbook, photos, and campus history.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Campus Hike / Building Tours: Leaving from Peterson Manor, student ambassadors will be available to guide you around campus or nearby trails on a walking tour. (Please note, for security reasons, not all buildings and dorms will be available to enter.)

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Cruise 51¸£ÀûÉç - Pioneer Classes Reception: Put on your best cruise wear and join your fellow Pioneers for a casual reception. Tropical hors d'oeuvres, wine & beer cash bar.
Open to Classes of 1966 - 1976. Registration required.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
*Celebrate 51¸£ÀûÉç Alumni Dinner: Join President Eden, our Pioneers, fellow alumni, and FPU Trustees for delicious food, great conversation, and celebrate your time at FP!

8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Coffeehouse 51¸£ÀûÉç - Acoustic Open Mic and Campfire: Cap off the evening outside the Lakeside Educational Center with an acoustic open mic around the campfire with Mike Rowland - complete with s'mores!

 

Saturday, June 6

Until 5:30 pm
Scavenger Hunt! Details to be provided at check in.

7:30 - 9:30 am
*Breakfast in the Dining Hall: Enjoy breakfast with your fellow alumni in the Marketplace Cafe.

8:00 am - 9:30 am
Morning Paddle: Stop by the boathouse and grab a kayak or canoe and a life vest for some morning sunshine on Pearly Pond.

8:30 am - 2:30 pm 
Check-In / Registration: Upon arrival, stop in the Marulli Alumni Welcome Center in Peterson Manor. Pick up your name tag, keys, and alumni swag.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Bookstore Extended Hours: Alumni enjoy 10% savings at the FP Bookstore!

9:00 am - 11:00 am
Campus Hike / Building Tours: Leaving from Peterson Manor, student ambassadors will be available to guide you around campus or nearby trails on a walking tour. (Please note, for security reasons, not all buildings and dorms will be available to enter.)

10:00 am – 10:45 am
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting: Regular meeting of the AABOD.

11:00 am - 11:45 am
Alumni Association Meeting - all alumni are welcome: All alumni are invited to attend the annual meeting, led by the AABOD, to learn more about the work they do on behalf of FP graduates.

12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
*Alumni Luncheon: Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet. Includes the "Memorable Minute" open mic to share your memories and reflections of your time at 51¸£ÀûÉç.

Program to include

Remarks by President Peter Eden
Recognition of the 60^th Reunion Class-1966
Recognition of the 50^th Reunion Class-1976
Recognition of the 25^th Reunion Class-2001
               

Recognition of the 2026 Alumni of Distinction Honorees

                                James P. Calvet ‘68                        John Plonski ‘69
                                Sharon Stein ‘71                               Tara Schollenberger ‘04
                                Joshua Sigsworth DPT ‘04            Trent Spiner ‘07

 

1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
We Remember Well: Remembrance of graduates and former faculty who have passed. In front of Marcucella Hall.

Richard (Rick) Falconi ’69 Lifetime Alumni Volunteer Award will be awarded to Richard Rettig ‘71

Rich Rettig ’71 was a devoted, loyal, and generous supporter of Franklin 51¸£ÀûÉç, serving the university in numerous roles including alumnus, staff member, Alumni Association Board Member, and Trustee. He was dedicated, passionate, and creative, as well as a valued friend to many.

 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Class Gatherings and Photos: Join fellow classmates for a commemorative Alumni Reunion Weekend photo on Manor Lawn.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Camp 51¸£ÀûÉç! Enjoy:

• Manor Lawn Games
• Lakeside Bingo
• Thoreau Art Gallery featuring alumni art
• Open Waterfront - Kayaks, paddleboarding, swimming, etc.
• The Bubble - basketball, pickleball, and more.
• Field House and Bubble Open for basketball, pickleball, tennis, etc.
• Beach Volleyball (across from Northwoods)
• Disc Golf

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
*BBQ Dinner & Evening Fun: Enjoy a good old-fashioned BBQ with all the fixings before the evening fun really begins! Cash bar. 

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm 
Carnival 51¸£ÀûÉç: Enjoy mini golf and carnival games under the tent on Pappas Field. Cotton candy, popcorn, and churros await. Cash bar.

 

Sunday, June 7

8:00 am - 10:00 am 
Check Out: Drop off your keys and grab something yummy for the road!

 

Curious who’s coming back for Alumni Reunion Weekend?

Visit our to see which of your classmates have already signed up! It’s a great way to reconnect, coordinate plans, and get excited about celebrating together back on campus. Check it out and make sure your name is on the list—we can’t wait to see you there!

Reunion Weekend faq's

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 * Registration required and fee applies

Schedule and locations are subject to change. Full schedule with locations will be provided at check-in.