Registration is now closed. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits. Cash-only payments will be accepted upon arrival.

Return to campus to reconnect with friends, reminisce, and celebrate all there is to love about UMass!

The weekend will feature the Class of 1968 50th Reunion and special milestone celebrations honoring the classes of 1963, 1958, 1953, 1948, and 1943. 

Friday, April 20

2:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Registration at the UMass Campus Center

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Walk About and Stroll
Self-guided

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Private Tour of the New Design Building
Led by Professor Jack Ahern

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
UPub Happy Hour

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Gathering*
Includes pizza and salad; a cash bar will be available

Saturday, April 21

7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Registration at the UMass Campus Center

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Class of 1968 & Emeriti Celebration Brunch with the Chancellor*
Includes salad, sandwiches, pastries, quiche, fruit, yogurt, cheese/crackers, coffee/tea; a cash bar will be available

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
1968 Class Photo

12:00 - 1:15 p.m.
Campus Bus Tour
Led by Ludmilla Pavlova-Gillham of Campus Planning

1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Walking Tours Around Campus
Includes Athletics Then & Now and UMass Renovations

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Life After UMass
Panel and round table discussions

4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Student and Alumni Mixer*
Includes refreshments

6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Reception and Dinner at the Kopper Kettle featuring the Boss Tweeds*
Includes full buffet options; a cash bar will be available

Cost: $68 per person

*Food and/or beverage included as indicated.
Specific locations will be provided as part of your itinerary upon arriving at the registration table.

For additional updates and to connect with classmates, visit UMass1968.com or contact our Reunion Committee:

Claudia Dembski-Hawley '68
Mary Sheila (Ryan) Evans '68
Phyllis Levenson '68
Rick Perkins '68

Accommodations

We have rooms available at Hotel UMass. For a 1968 class discount, provide the code ARW18C to:

Hotel UMass
1 Campus Center Way 
Amherst, MA 01003
877.822.2110
hotel@umass.edu

You may also reserve a room through local accommodations that partner with the Alumni Association.

Many thanks to our sponsors:

The Alumni Association is committed to coordinating accessible events to the best of our ability and to the extent possible. Please let us know of any special needs that you may have related to our programming, when registering.

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