Reunion Weekend
Reunion is special because of those who attend. This year 700+ of you filled it with spirit, goodwill, joyfulness, and fondness. We hope you had a fun, memorable visit to your campus. It will always be your home.
Relive the memories
- Read the written story
- Scroll through photos
- Watch the mini-movie
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What's Next?
Though each class reunites like this only every five years, there are many annual events and ongoing programs for alumni like you to participate in. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
Grad classes ending in 3 or 8 will celebrate their Alumni Reunion on July 14-16, 2023. Mark your calendars!
Friday, July 15
Anytime Activities
Hike to the Cross
Take in the best views of Moraga with a hike to the cross, overlooking all of campus and the Lamorinda valley.
Alioto Recreation Center
Take a shot at the rock wall, or a dip in the waveless pool. Guests will pay a $20 fee and sign a required waiver at the door.
Friday, July 15 | 7 - 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 16 | 10 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 17 | 10 - 4 p.m.
Campus Bookstore
Update your Gael Gear with a visit to the campus bookstore and get 10% off your purchase with your Reunion Weekend coupon in your welcome bag!
Friday, July 15 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 16 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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5:00 p.m. Registration Opens | Chapel Plaza
5:30 p.m. ’61 and ’62 Private Dinner | Museum Courtyard
7:00-10:00 p.m. Reunion Kick-Off Party | Lower Townhouse Quad
Kick off Reunion Weekend with live music from Max Minardi and Rob Delgado in the heart of the townhouses.
Saturday, July 16
Anytime Activities
Hike to the Cross
Take in the best views of Moraga with a hike to the cross, overlooking all of campus and the Lamorinda valley.
Alioto Recreation Center
Take a shot at the rock wall, or a dip in the waveless pool. Guests will pay a $20 fee and sign a required waiver at the door.
Friday, July 15 | 7 - 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 16 | 10 - 4 p.m.
Sunday, July 17 | 10 - 4 p.m.
Campus Bookstore
Update your Gael Gear with a visit to the campus bookstore and get 10% off your purchase with your Reunion Weekend coupon in your welcome bag!
Friday, July 15 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 16 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
St. Albert Hall Library
Reminisce in the stacks and sign up for your alumni library card with a visit to the St. Albert Hall Library.
Library Hours: Saturday, July 16 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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9:00 a.m. Registration Opens | Chapel Plaza
8:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast | Oliver Hall
$10 per person at the door
10:00 a.m. Campus Tour | Chapel Plaza
Take a high-energy tour highlighting the latest improvements and projects on campus. Led by Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Events, Philip Goodwin ’16.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Tour the Legacy Garden | Behind Claeys South
Learn how the campus garden supports the organic food station in Oliver Hall. Lead by garden steward Kelli Barram.
11:00 a.m. Disc Golf Bonanza | Behind Soda Center
Check out and play the new disc golf course on campus. Limited SMC disc giveaways available. Hosted by Marty Kinsey '01.
11:30 a.m. Prayer of Thanksgiving | Veterans Garden (adjacent to Dante Hall, near Dryden Hall)
Ret. Rear Admiral George Huchting ’62 and Father John Morris lead a tour and reflection in the Veterans Garden.
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Family Picnic | De La Salle Lawn
Enjoy music, games, and delicious BBQ at the family picnic in the heart of central campus.
12:00 - 2:00 p.m. Golden Gaels Luncheon | Hagerty Lounge
Golden Gaels (classes of 1972 and prior) can celebrate their reunion milestones and share stories of Saint Mary’s past.
2:00 p.m. Campus Tour | Chapel Plaza
Take a high-energy tour highlighting the latest improvements and projects on campus. Led by Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement and Events, Philip Goodwin ’16.
2:00 p.m. Great Minds, Great Books | Dante 203
Talk around the circular table and discuss a classic text Seminar style. Led by professor Ted Tsukahara '62. No homework required, the text will be provided in the classroom.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. School of Economics and Business Administration Open House | Power Plant
All alumni are invited to learn more about SEBA's offerings. The first 50 SEBA alumni will receive an SMC trucker hat!
3:00 p.m. Children's Storytelling | St. Albert Hall Library
Bring the kids to the St. Albert Hall Library for story time, read by Saint Mary's very own librarian Swetta Abeyta.
3:00 p.m. Live music at The 1928 Pub & Café | The 1928 Pub
Check out the new pub for live music and an Alumni Association souvenir pint glass giveaway, courtesy of University Credit Union. While you’re there, check out the new UCU Advisory Center in Dryden Hall.
4:30 p.m. Champagne Toast to Gael Love | Chapel Courtyard
For all the Gael lovebirds, join us before Mass for a special marriage blessing by Father Tom McElligott.
5:00 p.m. Reunion Mass | Saint Mary’s Chapel
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour Hosted by President Plumb | Chapel Plaza
- Golden Gaels (classes 1972 and prior) | Soda Center Plaza
7:00 p.m. Class Reunion Dinners | Chapel Lawn and Soda Center
- 1950s & 60s | Claeys Lounge, Soda Center
- 1970, 1971, 1972 | Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda Rooms, Soda Center
- All Other Classes | Chapel Lawn
8:00 p.m. Reunion Dance | Chapel Plaza
Sunday, July 17
Anytime Activities
Hike to the Cross
Take in the best views of Moraga with a hike to the cross, overlooking all of campus and the Lamorinda valley.
Alioto Recreation Center
Take a shot at the rock wall, or a dip in the waveless pool. Guests will pay a $20 fee and sign a required waiver at the door.
Sunday, July 17 | 10 - 4 p.m.
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8:00-10:00 a.m. Breakfast | Oliver Hall
$10 per person at the door
2:00 p.m. Men's Basketball All-Star Classic hosted by Randy Bennett | University Credit Union Pavilion and Plaza
We look forward to seeing you on Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17 back on campus for Reunion Weekend. You’ll be joining more than 600 Gael alumni, family, and friends in Moraga!
Before you drive that iconic parkway and see the Chapel again, please review the following reminders and tips to make your Reunion better!
Check-In
Your first stop is to Chapel Plaza for Reunion check-in. There, you’ll pick up your nametag and welcome bag, grab a schedule, and overnight guests will receive keys and check-in instructions.
Check-In is available Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Walk-up registration is available for your friends and classmates who still wish to attend.
Schedule
The full weekend schedule, including operating hours for The Pub and Café, is available on the Reunion webpage. Attendees will be handed a printed schedule at Check-In.
Parking
Parking on campus is first come, first serve. We expect there to be plenty of parking available around campus.
Additional reserved handicap spaces will be available in key locations, including the Soda Center upper parking lot, lower townhouse parking lot nearest the residence halls, and near the Chapel. These spaces will be marked.
For those who require assistance, golf cart rides will be available between some event locations.
Overnight in townhouses
For guests staying the night in the townhouses, basic linens and towels will be provided. Guests must bring their own toiletries. Check Out is at 11 a.m. Sunday.
*A tip from past Reunion attendees is to bring your pillow from home for extra comfort!
Weather
The forecast calls for highs of 86° on Friday and 90° on Saturday. It’ll feel quite warm during the day. While we expect the evening to be quite pleasant for dinner and dancing, summer evenings in Moraga’s microclimate can be notoriously cool or breezy.
Attire
Dress code for the weekend is resort attire. In the evenings, beginning with Mass and continuing through dinner and dancing, some alumni wear cocktail attire.
COVID-19 Protocols
Alumni Reunion Weekend adheres to the College’s protocols, which does not require masking or checking vaccination status for public events.
We look forward to seeing your Gael smiles this weekend!
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