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Alumni Weekend 2026

Alumni Weekend 2026

Schedule of Events

Hospitality Lounge

Stop by the Hospitality Suite to relax, grab some refreshments, and connect with other guests. It’s the go-to spot for up-to-date information about the weekend, to see who’s arrived, ask questions, and stay in the loop. Whether you need a quick break or the latest details, this is the place to be!

Thursday
 

50th Reunion dinner with President Raymond

 

Breakfast On Your Own

Looking to fuel your day full of activities with an easy breakfast or lunch option on campus? Head to the Coop and pay as you go.

 

Hospitality Lounge

Stop by the Hospitality Suite to relax, grab some refreshments, and connect with other guests. It’s the go-to spot for up-to-date information about the weekend, to see who’s arrived, ask questions, and stay in the loop. Whether you need a quick break or the latest details, this is the place to be!

 

EVENT HOLD Academic content - Linda Gerstein

 

EVENT HOLD Academic content - Lou Charkoudan

 

EVENT HOLD Academic content - TBD

 

Faculty and Alumni Reception

Join us for a relaxed mid-morning reception that reunites alumni with the professors who shaped their time on campus while introducing the inspiring faculty leading today. Enjoy specialty coffee drinks from our curated coffee cart as conversations unfold across generations. Reconnect with the people and ideas that shaped your experience, and hear brief reflections from Provost Helen White on the College today.

 

Jacob Jones and Sharpless Society Luncheon

This invitation-only event is for members of the Jacob P. Jones and Sharpless Societies and will feature welcome remarks by President Wendy Raymond. Join Librarian of the College, Norm Medieros, as he discusses the role of the Haverford libraries in a liberal arts education.

For more information about the Jacob P. Jones Society, contact Olga Briker at obriker@haverford.edu.
For more information about the Sharpless Society, contact Andrea Reeds at areeds@haverford.edu.

Registration is by invitation only.

 

Lunch

Reconnect and reminisce over a relaxed lunch in the DC with fellow alumni. Enjoy great food, lively conversation, and the chance to catch up with classmates and friends—old and new!

 

Jummah

Join Imam Mohamed Talaat as he offers prayers.

 

Presidential Transition Open House

Casual open house-style space where alumni can provide their thoughts and feedback to the Presidential Search Committee.

 

Progressive Open House

 

Honor Code Panel

Join us for a moderated panel featuring alumni from across the years who will share their personal experiences with the Honor Code, both during their time on campus and in their professional lives. This insightful discussion will explore how the principles of Haverford's Honor Code persist and continue to show up in our daily lives.

 

Class of 1976 Dinner

 

All athletics alumni toast

 

Welcome Dinner

Join your classmates on Founders Green for a buffet dinner to kick off your weekend and celebrate being back on campus!

 

00's welcome drinks

 

10's welcome drinks

 

20's welcome drinks

 

70's welcome drinks

 

80's welcome drinks

 

90's welcome drinks

 

HaverCamp Evening Session (Friday)

 

Bonfire

Gather under the evening sky for a cozy bonfire celebration with fellow alumni and friends. Enjoy s'mores and great conversation as we relax by the fire and reflect on shared memories. With music, laughter, and a welcoming glow, this laid-back evening is the perfect way to reconnect and celebrate the spirit of our community.

 

Class of 2021 and 2025 off campus event

 

Class of '91 After Party

 

Breakfast

Start your day with a fresh cup of coffee, hot tea, juice, pastries, and a hot buffet of assorted breakfast foods. For early risers, a cold breakfast will be available at 7:00 a.m.


 

HaverCamp Morning Session (Saturday)

 

Yoga led by Dana Miller '86

Join Dana Miller '86, of NYC's Heatwise Yoga and Stay@Om Yoga, and realign your spirit with the core values you adopted as an undergraduate through the mind-body practice that is yoga. Let this flowing, vinyasa-style class be your welcome home to what makes Haverford, Haverford. Set to an indie and classic rock playlist to get you energized for the weekend's events! Bring your own mat or borrow one. Some familiarity with yoga is helpful.

Email questions to Dana at stayatomyoga@gmail.com.

 

Rainbow Quorum Brunch

Join fellow LGBTQIA+ alumni and their guests for a light brunch. Katie (kt) Tedesco, Director of the Center for Gender Resources and Sexuality Equity (GRASE), will talk about her work with current students while we come together to share in our fabulous diversity and strength.

Learn more about Rainbow Quorum on their webpage.

 

Hospitality Lounge

 

Class of 1971 Breakfast Gathering

Members of the Class of '71: go through the line to grab your breakfast off of the line and gather in the Bryn Mawr room for our traditional class meeting. We will also take time to remember those classmates who are no longer with us.

 

Haverford Entrepreneurship Program Showcase

Join Director of the Haverford Entrepreneurship Program Shayna Nickel for an engaging session that highlights how Haverford fosters student creativity, collaboration, and entrepreneurial thinking. You'll hear about the program’s recent growth, innovative student projects, and exciting plans for the future. The session will also include a quick and fun ideation activity that offers a firsthand look at the kind of creative problem-solving students experience throughout the year.

 

Class of 1976 Discussion Re: Current Events

Join fellow members of the class of 1976 for a wide-ranging conversation, moderated by Juan Williams '76, about current events.

 

Conservation Lab Open House: Introduction to Letterpress Printing

Join us in the Conservation Lab with Bruce Bumbarger, Library Conservator for a brief introduction to letterpress printing as we use our tabletop press to print a small broadside keepsake. Come and go as you have the interest and time. Space is limited at any given time to 25 participants.

 

Nan and Bill Harris Music Library Open House

Join Music Librarian & Coordinator of User Experience Guillermo Gomez for a tour of the Harris Music Library, celebrating its 5th anniversary this year.

 

Quaker & Special Collections Open House

 

All Alumni Walk/Run

 

1st/ 5th/ 10th/ 25th networking

Kick off your day with an iced coffee bar, exclusive Haverford swag, and relaxed, cross-generational networking. Reconnect with classmates and engage in meaningful exchange with alumni from the 1st, 5th, 10th, and 25th reunion classes. Come curious about your fellow Fords — leave connected (and caffeinated).

 

Special Live Edition: Fords Forum

 

Lunch

Take a break and join us for a relaxed lunch under the tents on Founders Green, where good food and great company come together. Enjoy a delicious meal in a casual outdoor setting, reconnect with classmates, and soak in the festive atmosphere of Alumni Weekend.

 

Jon Konove '00 Memorial Softball Game

 

Class Photos

 

Alumni Association Awards Ceremony: Celebrating Excellence, Leadership, and Service

The Alumni Awards Ceremony recognizes alumni who exemplify Haverford’s values through outstanding achievements in their personal and professional lives, as well as their dedication to service, leadership, and lifelong connection to the Haverford community.

Please join President Wendy Raymond and Alumni Association Executive Committee President Scott Burau '02 as we come together, both in person and from afar, to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Haverford College alumni! While some awardees will be honored in absentia, all awardees will be recognized and celebrated in meaningful ways for their incredible contribution—on this day and throughout the Reunion season. We are thrilled to recognize:

  • Stephen L. Klineberg '61 P'86
  • Jon Delano '71
  • Robert C. Bollinger Jr '79 P'15
  • Paul Zoidis '81 P'11
  • Steve Schmitt '82
  • Stacey Rizza '91
  • Randee J. Waldman '94
  • Shamir A. Khan, Ph.D. ’96
  • Becca M. Varon '10
  • Max Hjelm '11
  • Tsion Syoum '21

Add website page launch in Feb 2026. Let’s celebrate together at this event and beyond!

 

HaverCamp Afternoon Session (Saturday)

Your children, ages 4-14, can enjoy the afternoon with Camp Counselors from DEAN Adventure camps. They'll engage in age-appropriate activities to educate them and stimulate their imaginations. During the afternoon, you can join them for the Family Fun Fair. A parent must check their camper(s) in and out. All children must be toilet trained.

 

Class of 2006 outdoor gathering with spot to meet/gather.

Join your fellow members of the Class of 2006 for an outdoor hangout on Founders Green! Grab beverages and light bites as you catch up with classmates during this family-friendly gathering.

 

Class of 1986 Gathering/Hangout

Come reconnect with the Class of ’96 at an upbeat gathering designed to bring classmates together with music! Enjoy interactive large-group activities, smaller breakout discussions, and plenty of opportunities to catch up and connect. Light refreshments will be provided to help you keep your energy up!

 

Bell Ringing and Gathering for the Class of 1981

Your class wasn’t able to ring the Founders Bell, but—45 years later—you finally can. Join us on Founders Porch for instructions and take part in this beloved Haverford tradition. After the bell ringing, classmates are invited to gather at a location (TBD) to reminisce and enjoy light refreshments.

 

Class of 1966 Gathering

 

Class of 1971/Class of 2021 Panel

 

Class Time

 

Steven Lindell speaks with the class of 1961

Join Professor of Computer Science, Coordinator of Scientific Computing, Steven Lindell as he leads a discussion of the challenges facing Haverford College and higher education in general.

 

Class of 1976 Memorial Gathering

Gather to remember your lost classmates in a Quaker style gathering.

 

Class of 2001 Service Project and Gathering

Join your fellow members of the Class of 2001 as we come together to catch up and give back! Our class will have a special service project that you can participate in during the event. In addition, we’ll have beverages and light bites you can enjoy as you volunteer and mingle. There will be seating for those who do not wish to participate in the service project.

 

Class of 2011 Outdoor Gathering

Join your fellow members of the Class of 2011 for an outdoor hangout on Founders Green! Grab beverages and light bites as you catch up with classmates during this family-friendly gathering.

 

Class of 1991 Memorial

Join the Class of ’91 at the class tree for a special memorial gathering. This time together will offer a quiet, shared moment of reflection and remembrance. Afterward, classmates are welcome to disperse and take part in self-led tours around campus.

 

Class of 1996 "Lollapalooza"

 

Cocktail Reception

Ease into the evening with a relaxed and welcoming cocktail hour. Enjoy a selection of drinks and light bites while catching up with classmates and friends in an easygoing atmosphere. With plenty of time to mingle and unwind, this gathering is the perfect way to reconnect and settle into the night’s festivities.

 

Alumni Dinner

Enjoy a tasty meal and celebrate reunion with your classmates. 5th-45th reunion will dine under the tent, 55th reunion and up will dine in Lutnick Library.

Navigate the selection menu to indicate your reunion year if you are in one. For any guests dining with you, please also indicate your class year in their selection so that they may be seated at your table. Non-reunion should be reserved for any parties in which no one is in a reunion!

Dangerous Weather Location: Gardner Integrated Athletic Center

 

Class of 1976 Goes to Bryn Mawr

 

Coffeehouse/ speakeasy game board night

 

HaverCamp Evening Session (Saturday)

After dinner, your HaverCampers, ages 4-14, can play games organized by DEAN Adventure Camps before they enjoy a movie with popcorn and s'mores. A parent must check their camper(s) in and out. All children must be toilet trained.

 

Quizzo

 

Saturday Night Fever

 

Class of 1986 Ice Cream Social

 

Cold Breakfast & Brunch

Join fellow Fords and families for one last decadent meal in the Dining Center before heading home. A cold breakfast will be available for early risers beginning at 7:30 a.m. 


 

Class of 1966 Memorial Gathering

 

Class of 1961 Memorial Gathering

 

Meeting for Worship

Gather for worship at the Haverford Friends Meeting House, 855 Buck Lane, Haverford.