50th Reunion

Our 50th reunion will take place during Alumni Weekend, June 13-15, 2025.  Registration will open in March. Keep checking this page as updates will be added throughout the year.  

50th Reunion Class Gift

Did you know that you can make a gift in memory of someone? We encourage you to consider making a gift in memory of a classmate who is no longer with us. View our class memorial list here. 

Make your gift now

Registration

Click here to register for Alumni Weekend!  

• Early-bird registration pricing ends April 30, after which prices will increase. Online registration closes May 31. 

Click here to view a public list of registered classmates. 

Memory Book

Please fill in the online questionnaire to share your reflections on your Dickinson experience, as well as life updates since graduating 50 years ago. The information you submit will be incorporated into a Memory Book keepsake, which will be made available electronically to everyone in the class and distributed at the reunion to those who request a printed copy. Even if you don’t attend the reunion, please share your reflections! All memory book entries and accompanying photos must be submitted by April 21. 

Share Your Photos

Send us photos that we can use in our dinner slideshow. You can upload them to this Google folder. You can also post them in our Dickinson College Class of 1975 Facebook Group (please join it if you haven’t done so)! We welcome photos from our time as students, reunions, friend gatherings, or whatever else you want to share. We want the whole class represented, so the more photos, the better! 

Reunion Events 

Our 50th is a special milestone and we are looking forward to spending time together. We will kick off the weekend with a class dinner and tour at the College Farm on Thursday, June 12. Friday events include a Trout Gallery tour led by our classmate Eric Denker, panel discussions on topics of current interest, the Alumni Awards Ceremony, and the all-alumni welcome reception and celebration dinner. On Saturday afternoon, we’ll have the opportunity to spend time together on Drayer porch (adjacent to our class lounge in Drayer) and at the Quad party, and on Saturday evening, please join us for our class photo at 5:45, followed by a cocktail hour, our class dinner, and dance party with Bradley. When you are not otherwise occupied with scheduled events, we hope you’ll spend time in our class lounge to reminisce and catch up with classmates. 

The full schedule of events during Alumni Weekend can be viewed here, but we list some of the highlights below. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are private events for members of the class of 1975 and guests. 

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

6 p.m. 
Class of 1975 Private Event: Dinner at the College Farm *
The class of 1975 will gather for a casual dinner at the College Farm.
$25

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

9 a.m.–noon
Explore The Bower: A Native Plant Landscape and Sculpture Park founded and operated by Jane ’73 & Bill ’75 Allis
Join alumni for a guided tour to learn about the creation of this dream project developed during the Allis' early years of retirement. The Bower is a public garden located on a 36-acre meadow and woodland site on the north slope of the Appalachian Mountains in Perry County, Pennsylvania (30 minutes north of Carlisle). A sanctuary where art and nature intertwine, The Bower is in its fifth year as a public garden and rural nature preserve, featuring woodlands, a naturalized meadow landscape, native plant gardens, and large-scale commissioned sculptures and land art. Visit thegardenbower.com for more information.

There is no fee for this event, but space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Please indicate when you register if you will be driving on your own or if you would like college-provided transportation. A 12 p.m. return to campus is expected.

11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Old West Society Luncheon
This year, all members of the class of 1975 are invited to the Old West Society luncheon.

• Unveiling of the Old West Society Walk
• Lunch with Old West Society members, 50th reunion members, students, and staff
• Guided tour of a special exhibition at the Trout Gallery with Eric Denker '75

Named for Dickinson’s most historic building, the Old West Society (OWS) is made up of more than 500 of Dickinson’s most dedicated supporters. Old West Society members turn their estate planning into impact planning, establishing a permanent legacy at Dickinson in support of students. Anyone can join the society by confirming an estate or planned gift to Dickinson. This luncheon, held during Alumni Weekend every year, is a wonderful tradition that brings together OWS members for an enjoyable lunch and terrific company.

3–4:30 p.m.
Class of 1975 Private Event: 50th Reunion Panel & Group Discussion *
Our class arrived in Carlisle as youthful eager students to be prepared for our adulthood via a private liberal arts education. Certainly, we benefited, albeit  to varying degrees, and came to lean on that education throughout our personal and professional lives. This weekend we return as proud alumni and donors eager to understand how a liberal arts education, costly as it has become, remains a valuable, relevant and foundational building block for the future. In this session, we’ll learn how the Dickinson liberal arts experience has evolved via recent curriculum enhancements and discuss how these enhancements serve to maintain the relevance of a liberal arts education in these times and beyond.

While this is an event for members of the class of 1975, guests and friends in surrounding class years are welcome to attend. 

5 p.m.
Alumni Award Ceremony
Dickinson presents the Alumni Association’s highest honors to this year’s award recipients and celebrates the Volunteer Award winners.

6 p.m.
Welcome Back Reception
Sponsored by the Alumni Council
Join President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, in a toast to celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and kick off the weekend at the John M. Paz ’78 Alumni & Family Center! Be sure to stop by the Alumni Council and Mermaid Society tents during the reception to learn more about getting involved and supporting the college.

7 p.m.
Celebration Dinner
Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and great company at this year’s Celebration Dinner on Morgan Field.
$25

8:30–10:30 p.m.
Dessert & Music at the Paz
Catch up with friends while enjoying coffee, dessert, and music at the Paz.

SATURDAY, JUNE 14

8–10 a.m. 
Continental Breakfast
$10

8:30–10:30 a.m.
Alumni College Sessions

• Collecting for the College: Prints of New York, Paris, and Italy
  Session and tour led by Eric Denker ’75
  This gallery talk will delve into the works of significant yet often underappreciated artists who have explored the essence of historic cities through the populist art of etching. By curating an extensive collection of exceptional pieces by lesser-known artists, we aim to provide a valuable resource for both students and faculty, offering a rich avenue for discovering the diverse potential of artistic expression. While works by renowned artists such as Winslow Homer, James Whistler, and Honoré Daumier are important to include, it is the substantial collections of artists like August Lepère, Fabio Mauroner, Grace Albee, John Taylor Arms, Ellen Day Hale, and Lida Moser that offer students the opportunity to engage with original works not yet thoroughly explored or documented in the established history of art. This talk will underscore the significance of these lesser-known artists and their contributions to the field of etching, allowing for a deeper appreciation of their role in depicting the essence of historic urban landscapes.
  Preregistration is required. Space is limited (30 people).

11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Alumni Food Truck Festival
This fan-favorite event features a variety of food trucks from across Central Pennsylvania. Enjoy lunch on Morgan Field while catching up with friends and playing lawn games.

1–3 p.m.
Class of 1975 Gathering *
Grab your lunch and head over to Drayer porch to catch up with classmates. 

5:45 p.m.
Class of 1975: Class Photograph *

6 p.m.
Class of 1975 Cocktail Hour *

7 p.m.
Class of 1975 Dinner *

9–11 p.m.
The Dickinson Dance Party featuring Bradley
Keep the celebration going at Dickinson’s Dance Party with music from Bradley, featuring Al Hershner ’73, Peter King, Chris Knopf ’73, Dave Newell ’73, Pete Taft ’73, and Bob Willemin ’73. Stop by for dessert and/or a drink and catch up with friends.

SUNDAY, JUNE 15

9–11 a.m.
Champagne Brunch
Bid farewell to friends at this special brunch buffet.
$20

Hotel Accommodations

Homewood Suites by Hilton: call (717) 323-4800 and mention Dickinson Alumni Weekend. 

Fairfield Inn & Suites Carlisle: booking link

View full list of accommodations for other options in and around Carlisle 

Class of 1975 Reunion Committee

Bill Allis
Kathy Bachman
Cindy Conklin
Eric Denker
Carol Graebner
Lindsey Goodman Iacovino
Marjorie Wait Joyce
Diane Marcussen
Sue Rebuck Otway
Jerry Urich

Staff Liaison
Lindsay Powell McCauslin ’06
Associate Director of Annual Giving
E-mail: mccausll@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8981

Visit Carlisle

List of Carlisle Restaurants 
https://lovecarlisle.com/map#EA