Reunion Weekend 2026 will take place May 22 - 24 and all alumni are welcome! Special programming for the 50th Reunion Class of 1976 and Perennial Reunion classes (celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th) will take place on Thursday, May 21. Reunion events are being added daily to the schedule.

Download our reunion app from the App Store or Google Play to plan ahead for the weekend, or browse the schedule below.

12 - 8 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for classes celebrating their 50th Reunion, Alumni Council, KFEC members and Perennial Reunion Alumni. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

6 - 8 p.m. Class of 1976 50th Class Welcome Event

Kick off Reunion Weekend with a casual welcome gathering for the Class of 1976. Drop in to say hello, reconnect with classmates, and enjoy live music as the weekend gets underway. Kenyon Inn lawn and patio

6 p.m. Perennial Reunion Dinner

For alumni who are celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th. Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane 

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall 

8 - 9 a.m. Perennial Coffee Hour

Advancement Office front porch, 103 Chase Ave.

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center for Women and Horn Gallery 

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

2 - 4 p.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center for Women and Horn Gallery

2 p.m. Kokosing Nature Preserve / Philander Chase Conservancy "Walk and Talk"

Interested in learning about green burial and land conservation around Kenyon? Join Amy Henricksen, director of the Philander Chase Conservancy, and Samantha Bartram, green burial coordinator at Kokosing Nature Preserve, for a walk around Kenyon’s natural burial cemetery. Meet in the reception center parking lot. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the reception center. 10608 Quarry Chapel Road

3 - 4 p.m. Faculty and Emeritus Faculty Reception Hosted by Alumni Council

Members of Alumni Council invite you to join them on the Gund Commons patio to reconnect with current and emeritus members of the Kenyon faculty. Light refreshments will be provided. Gund Commons Ballroom and patio

3 - 4:30 p.m. Chasers Rehearsal

Brandi Recital Hall and Waite Rehearsal Hall

4:45 p.m. Parade of Classes Line-Up

Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street

5 p.m. Parade of Classes

Relive Opening Convocation with a parade down Middle Path to a community picnic on Peirce Lawn. Classes will gather in the village and walk south through the gates towards the hospitality tent. Please arrive at 4:45 p.m. for the parade line-up and check in on Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street. Spectators are encouraged to line the parade route just south of the gates by the hospitality tent located on Peirce Lawn. Middle Path

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. All-Reunion Picnic

Reunion registrants, along with faculty, staff and other members of the Kenyon community, are invited to enjoy complimentary dinner, drinks (including beer and wine), novelty food items, games and music at the all-reunion picnic following the Parade of Classes. Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn

6:30 p.m. 1976 50th Reunion Cocktail Hour

Please bring your dinner ticket with you to this event. Dinner will begin immediately following the conclusion of the reception. Peirce Atrium, Peirce Hall

7:30 p.m. Class of 1976 Dinner

Thomas Dining Hall, Peirce Hall

7:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 1981 Social

Join classmates for conversation and a slideshow hosted by the Class of 1981 reunion committee. Remarks and storytelling will begin at 8 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and donations are welcome. Weaver Cottage

7:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 1986 Social

Colburn Hall

8 - 9 p.m. S’mores

Join us for a post-dinner sweet treat around the fire. South Campus lawn

8 - 11 p.m. Stairwells Social

Crozier Center for Women

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 2016 Trivia Night

Light appetizers will be provided by the Class of 2016 reunion planning committee, along with a cash bar. The Flats

7 - 10 a.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center and Horn Gallery

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane 

8:30 - 10 a.m. Leadership Breakfast (invitation-only) 

Remarks begin at 9 a.m. Thomas Hall 

10:30 a.m. - Noon Chasers Rehearsal

Brandi Recital Hall and Waite Rehearsal Hall

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Peirce Hall Servery 

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Class Photos

See below for class-specific times. Steps of Rosse Hall

1 p.m. Broken Legs Concert

Rosse Hall

1 - 2 p.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center and Horn Gallery

3 - 4 p.m. Class of 2001 25th Reception

Members of the Class of 2001 are invited to a special reception in honor of their 25th Reunion. Oden Lobby

3 p.m. Chasers Concert

Peirce Lawn Tent

3:30 p.m. Stairwells Call Time

Brandi Recital Hall

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Young Alumni Happy Hour

Graduates of the last decade are invited to gather for drinks and snacks at The Flats for a pre-Soiree happy hour. The Flats, behind the Bookstore

5 p.m. Stairwells Concert

Brandi Recital Hall 

6 - 10 p.m. Kids Care for School-Aged Children

Childcare for school-aged children during the All-Reunion Soiree. Pre-registration is required and children will need to be checked in and out by an adult listed on their registration form. Multipurpose Room #237, Lowry Center

6 - 10:30 p.m. All-Reunion Soiree

Pre-registered guests are invited to this evening of dinner and dancing. Please present a ticket at the door. Shuttle will run on a continuous loop from Peirce to the Lowry Center. Lowry Center, Toan Track

9 - 11 p.m. Chasers Social

Weaver Cottage

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

TBD Stairwells Open Mic

Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all Reunion attendees to return dorm keys. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

9 a.m. Class of 1977 Reunion Committee Debrief

Leach Dining Room, Peirce Hall

10:30 a.m. Alumni Memorial Service and Episcopal Worship Service

Church of the Holy Spirit

1 p.m. Residence Halls Close

Please return your residence hall keys and key cards to the registration center prior to 1 p.m. After that time you may return them to the Office of Campus Safety with your name and room number. If keys are not returned you are subject to a $150 lost key fee. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

Questions?

Check out our Reunion Weekend FAQ page. If you don’t find your answer there, please email alumni@kenyon.edu.

Class Photo Schedule

Class Year Reunion Year Time
1976 50th 12:30 p.m.
2011 15th 12:45 p.m.
2006 20th 1 p.m.
1971 55th 1:15 p.m.
197 Perennial 1:30 p.m.
1966 60th 1:45 p.m.
Chasers n/a 2 p.m.
1991 35th 2:15 p.m.
1986 40th 2:30 p.m.
1981 45th 2:45 p.m.
2016 10th 3 p.m.
Stairwells n/a 3:15 p.m.
2021 5th 3:30 p.m.
2001 25th 3:45 p.m.
1996 30th 4 p.m.
Contact
Phone Number
740-427-5147
Email Address
alumni@kenyon.edu
Location
Advancement Center
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio 43022