Reunion Schedule

Upon arrival, please check in with College staff in the first floor lounge in New Battell  to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

Join your 1976 classmates for a spirited 9 or 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Ralph Myhre Golf Course! Complimentary tee times available from 10:00–11:00 AM. Lunch will be provided at the Tavern on the Tee. Register online by May 21 at go.middlebury.edu/50thgolf. Carts available day-of: $25 for 18 holes / $16 for 9 holes (per person, at check-in). You do not need a full group to register. If you have less than a foursome, the golf course will do their best to group you with other players. Questions? Contact the Ralph Myhre team at 802-443-5125.

Join Tim Parsons, head horticulturist, for a short walk around campus. He will talk about the trees, shrubs, and flowers on the grounds and explain how the College manages the landscape and prepares for the future in a changing world. Meet in front of New Battell; ends at Proctor Terrace.
 

Join your 1976 classmates for a casual lunch in Proctor Dining Hall.

Survey Says! How well did you know your classmates? Did you know their tastes, their behaviors, and what generally made them tick? There’s only one way to find out, even if it’s 50 years later. Come join this spirited game of Fiftieth Feud. 

Upon arrival, please check in with College staff in Prescott House Lounge to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

The 50th class will gather for a delightful evening of food, conversation, and celebration, joined by President Ian Baucom. The program will include brief remarks and the presentation of the class gift. Following dinner, classmates are invited to continue the evening on the roof of Bicentennial Hall for stargazing with faculty and staff from the Mittelman Observatory.

Kick off your 25th Reunion with classmates at Mister Up’s. Enjoy appetizers, wine, and beer in a relaxed, social setting, with the full menu available for purchase. A perfect way to reconnect and start the weekend together.

 The Hepburn Seminar room is set aside all weekend for members of the Class of 1956 who would like a quiet space to reflect on the classmates and friends who are not here with us this weekend. Write a note, sit quietly, share thoughts of gratitude, and reflect on lives well-lived.

Join your 2001 classmates for a spirited 9 or 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Ralph Myhre Golf Course! Complimentary tee times available from 8:30–9:30 AM. Lunch will be provided at the Tavern on the Tee. Register online by May 21 at go.middlebury.edu/25thgolf. Carts available day-of: $25 for 18 holes / $16 for 9 holes (per person, at check-in). You do not need a full group to register. If you have less than a foursome, the golf course will do their best to group you with other players. Questions? Contact the Ralph Myhre team at 802-443-5125.

The Knoll offers opportunities for academic involvement, community connections, and environmental stewardship. Meet the summer interns, enjoy the gardens, and walk the labyrinth.

You may drive or walk to The Knoll; if you walk, please be sure to follow the path through the solar panels—do not walk along Route 125.

Meet in front of New Battell for a walk across campus. Continue on to the Red Kelly Trail, which follows the perimeter of the College’s golf course. The course consists of moderately rolling terrain with several steep hills. 

Visit the current Special Collections exhibit “On Eggs-hibit: Nancy Willard’s Bread Loaf Eggs.” These quirky decorated wooden eggs, signed by authors Nancy met at Bread Loaf, are on display alongside literary works from the Abernethy Collection to celebrate the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference centennial.

Join us for a morning hike up Snake Mountain. Sign up in the 25th class lounge in Prescott House, and meet at 9:00 am in the Ridgeline parking lot to board the bus and depart. If you drive independently, meet at the trail head at 2514 Mountain Road in Addison.

Upon arrival, please check in with College staff in Hepburn Lounge  to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

Upon arrival, please check in with College staff in Prescott House Lounge to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

 Upon arrival, please check in with College staff in the first floor lounge in New Battell  to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

Home to rare books, manuscripts, and the Middlebury College Archives, Special Collections is custodian of objects that tell the story of our shared past. In addition to collecting and preserving the history of the College, it serves as a research laboratory for the history of the book and material culture. Mingle with our staff and browse artifacts celebrating Reunion Weekend. 

Join classmates for a walk on the Red Kelly Trail (a section of the Trail Around Middlebury). Meet at Kirk Alumni Center and enjoy a 1.6 mile loop. The biggest hill will be heading back up to Alumni Center! Participants can park by the football stadium and walk to Kirk if parking is limited at the golf course.

Sign up here for an admissions tour and information session:
https://admissions.middlebury.edu/portal/visitus.

Self-guided tour pamphlets and maps will also be available; sign in here:
https://admissions.middlebury.edu/register/selfguidedtour.

Take a bus tour (on Friday or Saturday) to see some of the newest additions to campus while revisiting familiar spots along the way. Space is limited and sign-up is required. You may sign up for tours in Hepburn Lounge. Tours depart at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., last approximately 45 minutes, and return to Hepburn.
Meet in Hepburn driveway (please arrive five minutes early).

Join classmates to discuss how we’re living in retirement, where we’re residing, and how best to maintain social and physical health. We’ll provide a platform for each of us to reintroduce ourselves, share aspects of life 60 years after graduation, and set the stage for a weekend of camaraderie. We’ve set aside ample time for conversation. Classmates may opt to leave after 3:30 for other activities.

At 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, graduate fellow Eloise McFarlane ’24.5 will offer a guided tour of select works from the museum’s permanent collection. Eloise will highlight surprising connections among works that may at first appear unrelated, offering fresh perspectives and engaging conversation.

Enjoy lawn games and play music with fellow members of the class of 2001 during this laid-back afternoon. Bring along an acoustic instrument if you like!

This event will take place on the courtyard and porches at the Ridgeline Townhouses.

The “Third Stage” of life—that period of time after early retirement—is often characterized as a time to simply slow down. In reality, it can be full of profound opportunities for intentional reinvention. Join us for an engaging conversation, facilitated by Professor Lida Winfield, that dives into the architecture of a fulfilling life that trades “keeping busy” for living with purpose.

Please check in at the Mahaney Arts Center (MAC) Lower Lobby upon arrival to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

Join author Julia Alvarez ‘71 in conversation with Professor Emeritus John Elder about her novel, Afterlife. The Vermont Book Shop will have a table with a selection of Julia’s books for purchase after the event. Julia will be available briefly following the event to sign newly purchased books or books that you bring along. Please limit one book to be signed per person. Hosted by the classes of 1971 and 1976. 

Middlebury’s environmental teaching, sustainability commitments, and student advocacy have made outsized impacts for decades. We’ve set bold goals, challenged each other, and learned an enormous amount.

Join the Sustainability and Environmental Affairs (SEA) staff and Environmental Studies faculty to hear how Middlebury is preparing students to take advantage of their time here, be engaged with their communities, and lead lives of meaning. We’ll discuss Energy2028, our new Strategic Plan, and share stories about how students, faculty, and staff are walking the talk.  

Take a bus tour (on Friday or Saturday) to see some of the newest additions to campus while revisiting familiar spots along the way. Space is limited and sign-up is required. You may sign up for tours in Hepburn Lounge. Tours depart at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., last approximately 45 minutes, and return to Hepburn.
Meet in Hepburn driveway (please arrive five minutes early).

At 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Friday, graduate fellow Eloise McFarlane ’24.5 will offer a guided tour of select works from the museum’s permanent collection. Eloise will highlight surprising connections among works that may at first appear unrelated, offering fresh perspectives and engaging conversation.

A reception to thank and celebrate Reunion volunteers and donors of the 1800 Society, Cane Society, and Women’s Giving Circle. By invitation only. 
Note: if you are in the 50th Reunion class, you will be picked up by the bus heading to Bread Loaf around 5:30 pm.

Open to all interested in learning about Alcoholics Anonymous and recovery from all addictions. Hosted by a Middlebury alum.

Carr Hall, Anderson Freeman Resource Center

Mingle with friends old and new on Battell Beach and grab a drink or a bite to eat before or after your class’s scheduled dinner. Enjoy tacos from Las Hermosas and pizza from American Flatbread’s mobile oven, as well as a bar with beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options. Please remember to wear your lanyard, and be prepared to show ID at the bar.

Enjoy lawn games as you arrive to your Reunion celebration. Families welcome! This event will take place on the Atwater Complex Lawn. (Rain location: Atwater A Lounge)

The Carillon Concert Series features beautiful concerts from Middlebury Chapel’s bell tower. This special concert for Reunion will be played by Amy Heebner ’93, City Carillonneur, Albany, NY. The melodic sounds of the carillon bells will ring out across the campus. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket! To see the complete program please click here. Free.

Join LGBTQIA+ alumni and allies for a casual gathering and light refreshments. Drop by the Prism Center before dinner and say hello to old and new friends alike. All are welcome. Let’s raise a glass to the best Reunion ever!  Hosted by alumni association board member Casey Mahoney ’11

Prism Center, Farrell House, 24 Hillcrest Road

Head up to Bread Loaf for a special evening including a reception, dinner, class photo, and a memorial tribute to remember our departed classmates.  Guests may drive, carpool, or ride the bus. Buses depart from Lot C behind New Battell at 5:30 pm. (A bus will also stop at the President’s house at 5:35 pm to pick up guests attending the Donor & Volunteer Appreciation Reception.)

Feel free to drop in if you need to get away.

Carr Hall, Anderson Freeman Resource Center

Stop in to the renovated Johnson Memorial Building and view works from alumni artists in the Class of 1986. There will be a chance to meet the contributing artists at 6:15 pm. The 1986 art show will remain on view in Johnson through the summer.

Enjoy a private 25th class dinner at American Flatbread. President Baucom will be in attendance, so this is your chance to meet him if you haven’t yet!

Please wear your lanyard and be prepared to show ID at the bar. Buses will leave from the Ridgeline parking lot (Lot R) at 6:15 pm, or you can enjoy a walk through town.

American Flatbread, Marbleworks

Join classmates  in our 1971 Lounge after Friday’s dinner for relaxed conversation and a chance to catch up. Stay for a minute before heading off to dance at Nelson arena or settle in for a nice long talk. Can’t wait to see you! 

After dinner, continue the fun in Nelson Arena with live music (starting at 9:00 pm) from Brad Corrigan and the Waves. Brad Corrigan ’96 of Dispatch is back at Middlebury, celebrating his 30th Reunion. Please remember to wear your lanyard, and be prepared to show ID at the bar.

After dinner, enjoy live music by Magnetic Horse, dancing, and conversation in the Bread Loaf Barn. 

Join classmates to screen the PBS short film “JFK: The Last Speech,” followed by an interactive discussion facilitated by Dow Davis ’66.

Enjoy breakfast in Proctor Dining. 

[Note: Proctor will be closed from 10:00-11:00 AM to re-set for lunch. ]

Enjoy breakfast in Ross Dining. 

[Note: Ross will be closed from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM to re-set for lunch.]

 The Hepburn Seminar room is set aside all weekend for members of the Class of 1956 who would like a quiet space to reflect on the classmates and friends who are not here with us this weekend. Write a note, sit quietly, share thoughts of gratitude, and reflect on lives well-lived.

Please check in at the Mahaney Arts Center (MAC) Lower Lobby upon arrival to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

Upon arrival, please check in with College staff in Hepburn Lounge  to get your name tag, housing assignments, and more!

Join us for a complimentary 9 or 18 holes of golf at the beautiful Ralph Myhre Golf Course! Check in at 8:30 am for a 9:00 am shotgun start. Register online by May 21 at go.middlebury.edu/scramble. Carts available day-of: $25 for 18 holes / $16 for 9 holes (per person, at check-in). You do not need a full group to register. If you have less than a foursome, the golf course will do their best to group you with other players. Questions? Contact the Ralph Myhre team at 802-443-5125.

Join us Saturday morning in a conversation about public service, including military and all forms of national service. Meet fellow alumni, hear their stories, and share your thoughts on the value of liberal arts and the concept of “giving back” in today’s world.

Choose your own outdoor adventure!

• All-Class Golf Scramble: Register online by May 21 at go.middlebury.edu/scramble. You can make a 1986 foursome or the golf course will place you with a group. See more details in the separate golf scramble event.

• Chipman Hill Hike - meet Susan Ballard and Jen Forelli at the trailhead at 504 Washington Street for a 2.2-mile scenic, wooded hike. The hike should take about 1.5 hours.

• Vergennes Loop Road Cycle Ride - meet Michael Rawding at Frog Hollow Bikes, 74 Main Street, ready to ride! The Vergennes loop is about 27 miles and may take up to 3.5 hours.

Class of 1971: Dust off your racket and head over to the Proctor Tennis Courts for a morning of friendly competition and camaraderie! Come for the exercise, stay for the laughs, and enjoy a classic Middlebury morning on the courts. All skill levels are welcome—we’re trading “aces” for great memories! 

Visit the current Special Collections exhibit “On Eggs-hibit: Nancy Willard’s Bread Loaf Eggs.” These quirky decorated wooden eggs, signed by authors Nancy met at Bread Loaf, are on display alongside literary works from the Abernethy Collection to celebrate the Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference centennial.

Come join us for a session in Qi Gong, a wellness practice that strengthens the mind-body connection with simple, powerful, and healing movement that promotes physical, mental, and spiritual health—reducing stress, improving balance, and boosting immunity. Suitable for all ages and abilities. 

Join Tim Parsons, Head Horticulturist & Visiting Lecturer, for a short walk around campus. He will talk about the College’s trees, shrubs, and flowers, and explain how Middlebury manages the landscape and prepares for the future in a changing world. The tour meets at Davis Family Library and ends at McCullough. 

Join President Ian Baucom for a conversation about his first year at Middlebury and future aspirations, as he sits down with Jamal Davis ’11—15th Reunion committee member, lead class agent, and co-lead of the New York chapter of the Middlebury Alumni Association.

“From Shakespeare to Wall Street”: Come find out why a graduating senior called this J-Term class taught by Professors of the Practice Grove Nichols and Churchill Franklin, “the most interesting and exciting class I’ve ever taken at Middlebury.”

Enjoy lunch in Proctor Dining. 

Home to rare books, manuscripts, and the Middlebury College Archives, Special Collections is custodian of objects that tell the story of our shared past. In addition to collecting and preserving the history of the College, it serves as a research laboratory for the history of the book and material culture. Mingle with our staff and browse artifacts celebrating Reunion Weekend. 

Join your classmates for a Dunmore Day! Stop by Ross Dining Hall before 10:30 a.m. for a grab-and-go lunch. At the gate of Branbury State Park, mention that you’re celebrating your Middlebury Reunion for free admission.

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games and activities!  Kids will have fun riding the Big Blue Express, the trackless train. There will also be airbrush tattooing, face painting, and a large selection of games.  Grab a “to-go” lunch at Proctor and enjoy the afternoon playing with the kids!

Join us to share memories of classmates who are no longer with us.

Gather for an opportunity to celebrate the lives and memories of 1961 classmates we’ve lost since we last celebrated Reunion. 

Join your classmates for a Dunmore Day and lawn games! Stop by Proctor Dining Hall before 11:45 a.m. to eat lunch or for a grab-and-go lunch to bring with you. Round-trip bus transportation provided from the lot behind Bicentennial Hall, Lot S, leaving promptly at noon. The bus will leave Branbury State Park at 2:30 pm to return to campus.

Enjoy lunch in Ross Dining. 

Gather for an opportunity to celebrate the lives and honor the memories of 1956 classmates we’ve lost since we last celebrated Reunion. Led by Gwynne Kimbell Schultz with assistance from Ned MacDowell and Lucy Boyd Littlefield.

Join us as we gather to honor our deceased classmates. Glenn Govertsen and Gordon McAleer will share video memories and classmates are invited to linger for conversation and reminiscing.

Middlebury’s literary quarterly, New England Review, is pleased to present a reading with alumni writers across a range of class years and genres. Susan Fritsch Hunter ’71, Jeneva Burroughs Stone ’86, Katherine Ferrier ’91, Jeffrey T. Price ’01, Emily K. Lackey ’06, and Isabelle Stillman ’16 will read from fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Presented by NER editor Carolyn Kuebler ’90. For more details, visit go.middlebury.edu/ner26.

Set in Vermont and filmed over six years, Traces of Time follows the final chapter in the life of filmmaker Sim Hutner’s mother with striking intimacy and restraint. The film won the Shouldice Family Prize for Best Vermont-Made Film at the 2025 Middlebury new Filmmakers Festival.

Gather with fellow members of the Class of 2006 to remember and honor the classmates who are no longer with us.

This Memorial will take place at the SMOG sculpture by McCardell Bicentennial Hall. 

Mingle and celebrate the artistic output of our 1976 classmates! A variety of artwork from professionals and amateurs alike will be on display. 

Come visit the Makerspace in Johnson to view a wide range of machinery, including vinyl cutters, a heat press, laser cutters, filament and resin 3D printers, a 3D scanner, and a six-axis industrial robotic arm! A demonstration will begin at 1:30 p.m.

Take a bus tour (on Friday or Saturday) to see some of the newest additions to campus while revisiting familiar spots along the way. Space is limited and sign-up is required. You may sign up for tours in Hepburn Lounge. Tours depart at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., last approximately 45 minutes, and return to Hepburn.
Meet in the Hepburn driveway (please arrive 5 minutes early)

Celebrate James Beard Award winners Rob and Robynne and their impact on American food and drink. Rob’s founding of Allagash Brewing Company helped ignite the craft brewing revolution, while Robynne’s restaurants, Fête and Mille Fête, honor Native Hawaiian cuisine through tradition and reinvention. Hear their stories and enjoy a mini pairing of Allagash beer alongside a taste of a Vermont-inspired dish from Chef Robynne, infused with Hawaiian flair and created especially for Reunion 2026.

Enjoy lawn games with fellow members of the Class of 2006. Families welcome!

Enjoy lawn games with fellow members of the Class of 2011. Families welcome!

Take a bus tour (on Friday or Saturday) to see some of the newest additions to campus while revisiting familiar spots along the way. Space is limited and sign-up is required. You may sign up for tours in Hepburn Lounge. Tours depart at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., last approximately 45 minutes, and return to Hepburn.
Meet in the Hepburn driveway (please arrive 5 minutes early)

Come learn alongside “scythe sisters” and competitive hand-mowing teachers Michaela Stickney ’84 and Danielle Rougeau. Connect with this ancient knowledge that will strengthen your core muscles and deepen your roots with the earth. It’s addictive—and a great approach to “re-wilding” habitats. Swing-snath, steel-sing, stone-hone, hammer-peen, and sip some switchel. Please sign up in advance at go/knollhours
The Knoll, Route 125 West

Join the Sustainability and Environmental Affairs (SEA) team at the Knoll as we celebrate our place in the Vermont landscape. Knoll summer interns will lead garden tours at 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Enjoy the gardens, walk the labyrinth, and take in the beauty of the Champlain Valley. You may drive or walk to The Knoll; if you walk, please be sure to follow the path through the solar panels—do not walk along Route 125.

Join fellow alumni for ice cream before the Reunion parade begins. Featuring local ice cream company Sisters of Anarchy, owned by Becky Castle ‘91 and Bob Clark ‘89.

Join Juliet Lambert Pratt, John Bedolis, Sharon Lesser Maguire and Ivar Mountbatten from the Class of 1986 to hear about their experiences in the entertainment industry and ask them questions about their careers. 

Please join us as we gather to honor our lost classmates from 1981 at our class tree, on the north side of Painter Hall. Rain location: Chateau Grand Salon.

Alumni reading their class remarks should come to the chapel for a brief rehearsal of Reunion Convocation.

One of the highlights of the weekend! Listen to George Matthews, Jr., play the carillon as the classes march in reverse order up the hill to the chapel, beginning with the Class of 2021. Members of the Classes of 1951 through 2021 by 4:00 p.m. on Old Chapel lawn, next to their reunion year class banners. For those who cannot or do not want to walk in the parade, please join your class at the chapel steps.

Mingle with friends old and new on Battell Beach and grab a drink or a bite to eat before or after your class’s scheduled dinner. Enjoy tacos from Las Hermosas and pizza from American Flatbread’s mobile oven, as well as a bar with beer, wine, cider, and non-alcoholic options. Please remember to wear your lanyard, and be prepared to show ID at the bar.

Join President Baucom and fellow alumni to hear class remarks, tap your canes in song, and celebrate class award winners. Through shared reflections, classmates will paint a vivid portrait of Middlebury across seven decades.

Attend in person, listen from the lawn outside the Chapel, or watch online at 
https://streaming.middlebury.edu/. 

Families are welcome to enjoy popcorn, juice boxes, and lawn games, and stay for one of two magic shows. Please note: kids should be supervised by an adult. 

Feel free to drop in if you need to get away.

Carr Hall, Anderson Freeman Resource Center

Come to the kids’ area on Battell Beach for an entertaining magic show with Alyx Hilshey, a nationally touring magician who appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us; tours with the immersive theater show, The Magician’s Table US; and was selected to perform impactful close-up magic for attendees at the five-day TED 2026 conference.

Celebrate your 5th Reunion with a Class Dinner at American Flatbread. Please remember to wear your lanyard, and be prepared to show ID at the bar.

Join us after dinner on Saturday in Hepburn Lounge for a 1956 Reunion tradition! Ned MacDowell will play classic tunes that hearken back to the time when singing was an almost daily part of a Middlebury experience. All are welcome!

Come to the kids’ area on Battell Beach for an entertaining magic show with Alyx Hilshey, a nationally touring magician who appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us; tours with the immersive theater show, The Magician’s Table US; and was selected to perform impactful close-up magic for attendees at the five-day TED 2026 conference.

It’s time to dance with The Grift! Middlebury’s “Reunion band,” featuring Clint Bierman ’97, Jeff Vallone ’97.5, and Peter Day ’01, has been a favorite of Reunion-goers for years. Don’t miss out!

Join fellow alumni for one last meal together in Proctor or Ross before departing. 

A fond farewell! If your travel schedule permits, join 1956 classmates for breakfast between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. The Woodstove Lounge in Proctor is the room to the right as you enter the building.  

Gather outside Forest at 8:00 am for a contemplative walk to the Knoll as we remember classmates we’ve lost. Those who choose to can continue from the Knoll onto the Trail Around Middlebury for a longer walk or hike.

 The Hepburn Seminar room is set aside all weekend for members of the Class of 1956 who would like a quiet space to reflect on the classmates and friends who are not here with us this weekend. Write a note, sit quietly, share thoughts of gratitude, and reflect on lives well-lived.

All are welcome at the Middlebury Chapel for quiet reflection on Sunday morning.

Time for one more conversation? Join classmate Richard McKerr at his home in East Middlebury for a farewell brunch before heading home. Directions can be found in your class lounge in Hepburn.

Time for one more conversation? Another goodbye? Another meal? Stop by the home of Churchill Franklin ’71 and Janet Halstead Franklin ’72 on Sunday. You are welcome any time after 10:00 am. Make sure to pick up driving directions at check-in or in your 1971 Lounge in New Battell.

Enjoy a bagel brunch and learn about Jewish life on campus.
Hosted by Rabbi Danielle Stillman
Jewish Center, Freeman International Center, second floor

Gather with your classmates from the Class of 1986 before hitting the road! Come have coffee and Dog Team sticky buns at Heather Pierce Post’s home on the site of the former Dog Team Tavern. Directions can be found in your class lounge.