Reunion

Welcome Home! We are excited to welcome all Lafayette alumni back to campus May 31 through June 2. We will be celebrating classes ending in a 4 or a 9, The Class of 2023 for their first reunion, and all members of the 50-Plus Club.

Reunion will be celebrated from May 31 through June 2. Online Registration for Reunion is closed but walk on registration is available! Head to Reunion Headquarters at Pfenning Alumni Center starting noon on Friday May 31 to register.

Scroll below to view the weekend’s schedule by category! Click the link below to view the whole schedule of events and program for the weekend.

Full Schedule and Program

 

Registration Packages

Multi-Day Package

  • $275 ($250 early bird pricing until April 1, 2024)
  • Registration fee covers the full weekend’s activities, meals, drinks, access to all programming/entertainment, as well as Reunion T-shirt. Sunday brunch is included as part of this package.

One-Day Package

  • $175 ($150 early bird pricing until April 1, 2024)
  • Registration fee covers all meals, drinks, and programming/entertainment on a single day into the evening (either Friday or Saturday), as well as a Reunion T-shirt. Sunday brunch is included as part of this package.

Saturday Evening Package

  • $100 ($75 early bird pricing until April 1, 2024)
  • Registration fee covers the Saturday evening class dinner and Quad Party only. Sunday brunch is also included as part of this package.

Classes of 2019 - 2023 Discount

All members of the Classes of 2019 – 2023 will receive 20% off any of the registration packages. Those who register prior to April 1 will receive both early bird pricing and the additional discount.

Children's Package

Children’s Package registration fee covers the cost of the weekend’s events. Children 0-5 are free, while children 6 – 18 are $25.

Reunion Schedule by Category

Reunion Headquarters

Friday, May, 31

Noon- 8:30 p.m.

 Reunion Headquarters | Pfenning Alumni Center
 Check-in for Reunion 2024 at the Pfenning Alumni Center, located on Hamilton Street. 
Saturday, June, 1

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.

 Reunion Headquarters | Pfenning Alumni Center
 Check-in for Reunion 2024 at the Pfenning Alumni Center, located on Hamilton Street. 

Campus Tours & Enrichment Sessions

Friday, May 31

1 – 1:45 p.m.

 Alumni College Session I NEW! | Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center, Various Rooms
Connect, learn and engage with various faculty members and Athletics staff on academic topics, as well as the Landscape of College Athletics. Choose from 3 different sessions. Refreshments will be available in Rockwell for attendees to enjoy between sessions.

  • Natural Selection in College Science Education: Adventures in Teaching & Scholarship – Nancy Waters, Associate Professor (Rockwell 260)
  • Oh the Games Companies Play! – Rosie Bukics, Thomas Roy and Lura Forrest Jones Professor of Economics (Rockwell 262)
  • The Landscape of College Athletics Panel – Sherryta Freeman (Director of Athletics), John Troxell (Football), Pat Myers (Men’s Lacrosse), & Christian Kiselica (Volleyball) (Rockwell 362)
Friday, May 31

1 – 5 p.m.

 Open House at the College Archives | Skillman Library
As the College approaches its Bicentennial, take a look back at our storied history at the College Archives. This year’s exhibit will feature items exploring student activism in the 1970s, the Vietnam War, the founding of The Association of Black Collegians, and co-education at Lafayette. View the “First Co-ed Quilt” created by Liza Roos Prior Lucy ’74, in celebration of 40 years of co-education in 2014.
Friday, May 31

2 – 2:45 p.m.

 Alumni College Session II NEW! | Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center, Various Rooms                                                                              Connect, learn and engage with various faculty members and Athletics staff on academic topics, as well as the landscape of College Athletics. Choose from 3 different sessions.

  • Preserving a Legacy of Sustainability – Lauren Anderson, Professor and William Jeffers Dean of the Engineering Division and David Brandes, Professor (Rockwell 260)
  • Generative AI: Where it is, Where it’s Going – Tim Laquintano, Associate Professor of English and Director of the College Writing Program (Rockwell 262)
  • The Landscape of College Athletics Panel – Sherryta Freeman (Director of Athletics), John Troxell (Football), Pat Myers (Men’s Lacrosse), & Christian Kiselica (Volleyball) (Rockwell 362)
Friday, May 31

2:30 – 5:30 p.m.

 LaFarm Farmstand | 228 Cattell Street, Across from Wawa            Looking for fresh produce, herbs, and flowers? Find a bevy of locally grown, seasonal produce at LaFarmstand, Lafayette’s on-campus farmstand.
Friday, May 31

3 p.m.

 Simon Center for Economics and Business Hard Hat Tour | Kunkel Hall (soon to be the NEW Simon Center for Business and Economics)
Take a hard hat tour of the new William E. Simon Center for Economics and Business. This renovated building, formerly known as Kunkel Hall, is located at the heart of campus and will be the new home of our Economics Department and the Policy Studies Program. Closed toe shoes are required.  
Saturday, June 1

8 – 9 a.m.

 Chateau Chavaniac Tour | Shuttle departs from the Williams Center for the Arts
The Chateau was built as a private retreat by Allan P. Kirby ‘15 and named after the birthplace of the Marquis de Lafayette. It was presented to the College by the F.M. Kirby Foundation in 1984. Learn more about this historic site, and join us for a tour!
Saturday, June 1

9 – 10 a.m.

 Book Signing with Victoria Short ’86 | The College Store
Stop by the College Store to meet author Victoria Short ’86, and learn more about her book, Find Your Mini Pumpkin.
Saturday, June 1

9 – 5 p.m.

 View the “First Co-ed Quilt” | Skillman Library Room 209
In celebration of the Class of 1974, the first class of coeducation at Lafayette College, stop by the College Archives to view Liza Roos Prior Lucy ’74’s quilt created in 2014 in celebration of this historical moment.
Saturday, June 1

11 a.m. – Noon

 Book Signing with Scott Fegley ’84| The College Store
Stop by the College Store to meet author Scott Fegley ’84, and learn more about his book, The Meaning of Home, a book about an adorable shelter dog!
Saturday, June 1

1 – 3 p.m.

 Find Your Fleck Brick| Skillman Library Steps
Fleck Society members are recognized with engraved bricks along the walkway from Markle Hall across the Quad to Colton Chapel. A Lafayette staff person will be available to assist in finding your Fleck Society brick.
Saturday, June 1

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

 Wood Carving Demonstration from Rob Peterson ‘72 | The Quad, Near KDR House
See award winning Scrimshaw Artist and Chainsaw Carver Rob Peterson, KDR ’72 create a piece of art from a log using a chainsaw !
Saturday, June 1

1 – 4 p.m.

 Shuttle to Metzgar Fields Athletic Complex & Simon Silk Mill | Shuttle to Depart from The Lafayette College Store.
Hop on the shuttle and explore local eateries, breweries, and more at the Simon Silk Mill! The shuttle will also stop at Metzgar where you can explore and visit Gummeson Grounds. Shuttles to Depart campus at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., & 3 p.m.
Saturday, June 1

2 – 2:30 p.m.

 Campus Sustainability Tour | Depart from the Sustainability Tent on The Quad
Learn about what sustainability initiatives are making Lafayette better everyday!
Saturday, June 1

2 – 3:15 p.m.

 Lafayette 101: Why We Celebrate the Marquis | Limburg Theater, Farinon College Center
So, who exactly was the Marquis de Lafayette? What was his background? What did he look like? What motivated him to come to America and get involved with our war with Britain? How did he come to be such a celebrity in America? How and why did our College come to be named after him? Come find out! Join John Becica ’69, Life member of the American Friends of Lafayette, to learn more as we approach the College’s Bicentennial.
Saturday, June 1

3 – 4 p.m.

 Book Signing with James Hockenberry ’74| The College Store
Stop by the College Store to meet author James Hockenberry ’74, and learn more about his WWII novels, Send the Word and So Beware.
Sunday, June 2

10 – 11 a.m.

 Campus Architecture Tour| Departs From The Farinon College Center Steps
Explore Lafayette College’s beautiful architecture, and learn more about the buildings on the campus that you call home!

Social Gatherings & Meals

Friday, May 31

2-3 p.m.

 First Women’s Tea NEW! | The Marlo Room, Farinon College Center
Celebrate women of all generations who are a part of the Lafayette community. Enjoy light refreshments, such as tea sandwiches and sweets.
Friday, May 31

3 – 4 p.m.

 50-Plus Club Garden Reception | The President’s House
Lafayette’s 18th President Nicole Farmer Hurd will welcome attendees to the President’s Garden for fellowship and light refreshments to welcome everyone home and honor all 50-Plus year alumni.
Friday, May 31

3:30 – 6 p.m.

 Welcome Home Happy Hour with Faculty & Staff NEW!| Rockwell Eco Cafe and Goodman Reading Grove
Join us in Rockwell for a welcome reception with classmates, friends, current faculty, and staff at the College.
Friday, May 31

6 – 8 p.m.

 Maroon & White Dinner NEW! | The Quad
Enjoy dinner under the Quad with your classmates and friends! Wear your best maroon, white, and leopard and celebrate your Pard pride. Enjoy a local wine and whiskey tasting under the tent with dinner, and enjoy a live jazz trio, the Skip and Dan Wilkins Trio!
Friday, May 31

6:30 – 11 p.m.

 Kappa Delta Rho Dance Party | Tent Between KDR House & Soles Hall
Dance to some of the best music in the past 60 years. Enjoy a DJ and dancing in the KDR House or relax in the tent catching up with brothers and classmates over beverages and snacks. All alumni are welcome!
Friday, May 31

8:30 – 11 p.m.

 Pard Beer Garden NEW! | The Quad
Connect with classmates on the Quad, and enjoy some local brews alongside campus firepits! Play yard games, take a shot at axe throwing, enjoy live music, and kick back at a campus beer garden. The Flying V and Weyerbacher will be there serving up local eats and brews!
Saturday, June 1

7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

 Coffee Break | Pfenning Alumni Center
Need a recharge? Stop by to grab a coffee throughout the day!
Saturday, June 1

8:30 – 10a.m.

 Breakfast | Pfenning Alumni Center & Farinon Atrium
Grab your breakfast ticket, included in your registration packet, and enjoy breakfast with your Lafayette family.
Saturday, June 1

9 – 10a.m.

 Breakfast at LaFarm | Metzgar Field Athletics Campus, LaFarm Greenhouse
Join us at Metzgar for breakfast at LaFarm! Take a tour of the farm and greenhouse, and enjoy local bagels and treats while sipping on Someday Coffee, from Jacob Porter ’23
Saturday, June 1

11a.m. – 2p.m

 Delta Upsilon Open House | Delta Upsilon House
Join the brothers of Delta Upsilon for an open house and Meet & Greet at our Sullivan Lane location across from the tennis courts. Tour the house and view the composites of your reunion class as we celebrate our 139th Year at Lafayette College.
Saturday, June 1

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

 All Alumni Picnic | The Quad
Enjoy a casual lunch picnic featuring produce grown specifically for Reunion at Lafayette’s LaFarm.
Saturday, June 1

12:15 – 1:30 p.m.

 Lunch & Learn Affinities NEW! |Various Locations                             Grab your lunch, mingle, and interact with campus partners!

  • Religious and Spiritual Life Open House with Rev. Dr. Alex Hendrickson, Schwartz-Schoor
  • Fraternity and Sorority Life with Jake Bates, Pardee 102B
  • Sustainability, Pardee 101
Saturday, June 1

Noon – 3 p.m.

 Zeta Psi BBQ | Zete House
Join the brothers of Zete for an afternoon BBQ.
Saturday, June 1

1 – 5 p.m.

 Kappa Delta Rho Meet & Greet | Tent between KDR House and Soles Hall
Tour KDR House to view memorabilia and flat screen TV’s with KDR’s Lafayette History, or relax in the tent catching up with brothers and classmates over beverages and snacks. All alumni are welcome!
Saturday, June 1

1 – 4:30 p.m.

 Taste of Easton NEW! | Shuttles Depart from Williams Center for the Arts
Join us for an afternoon of tastings at Easton’s local eateries! Limited spots are available for this event, and shuttle transportation will be provided. Choose from 2 different restaurant pairings, and enjoy an appetizer and beverage at each! A separate registration is required to attend this event, however the registration fee is included in the cost of your Reunion registration package. Click here to register for Taste of Easton!
Saturday, June 1

2 – 5 p.m.

 Quad Class Gatherings & Children’s Activities | The Quad. View a map of class gatherings here.
Join your classmates for an afternoon of camaraderie, activities, music, food and beverages. All alumni and their families are welcome to this event, which will feature activities for children such as Stuff-A-Leopard, face painting, and more! Slide on By, Dinky’s, and Greek Street will be sharing light bites, with Weyerbacher and Hardball Cider on site as well.
Saturday, June 1

2 – 6 p.m.

 Chi Phi Open House | Vallamont (Chi Phi House)
Join the brothers of Chi Phi for their annual open house and reception, including tours of the Rock Room as the chapter celebrates their sesquicentennial. Please check out Chi Phi’s website to learn more about additional gatherings throughout the weekend.
Saturday, June 1

3 – 5 p.m.

 Film and Media Studies 10 Year Anniversary Reception | Ahart Arts Plaza
Join FAMS students, faculty and staff to celebrate their first 10 years and the graduating class of 2014, as well as those FAMS members who came before and since.
Saturday, June 1

5 – 6 p.m.

 Marquis Society Reception | O’Neil Plaza
This invitation-only reception offers Reunion attendees an exclusive opportunity to hear an update from President Hurd, interact with College Leadership, as well as mingle with fellow Marquis Society members.
Saturday, June 1

6 – 9 p.m.

 Class Dinners | Various, TBA
Celebrate and reminisce with your classmates over dinner.
Please note, class dinners are intended for guests 21+. Childcare options will be available for those interested. Please contact The Office of Alumni Engagement for more information.

  • 50-Plus Club: The Gendebien Room, 6pm
  • Class of 1974: Class of 1962 Plaza Reception, 6pm & Fleck Wing Dinner (Marquis), 7pm 
  • Class of 1979: Ramer House Reception, 6pm & Clay Ketcham Room Dinner (Marquis), 7pm
  • Class of 1984: Allan P. Kirby Sports Complex Atrium, 6pm
  • Class of 1989: Williams Arts Center Lobby, 6pm
  • Class of 1994: Farinon College Center Patio, 7pm
  • Classes of 1999 & 2004: The Marlo Room, 7pm
  • Classes of 2009, 2014, 2019, & 2023: The Quad, 7pm
Saturday, June 1

8 p.m. – Midnight

 Saturday Night Party with UUU | The Quad
Live music, dancing, late-night snacks, and the joy of being with your classmates!
Saturday, June 1

9 p.m. – 11 p.m.

 McDonogh Evening Social  | Portlock Black Cultural Center
Wrap up your Saturday evening at Reunion with McDonough! Join us for sweet treats, games, and conversation!
Sunday, June 2

9 – 11 a.m.

  Brunch NEW! | Bergethon, Marquis Hall
End Reunion weekend with a brunch with friends in Marquis Hall. 
Sunday, June 2

10 – 11 a.m.

  Bingo NEW! | Bergethon, Marquis Hall
Bingo! Bring your good luck and compete to win Lafayette gear, items from local Easton businesses, and more!

Wellness Opportunities

Friday, May 31

9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 Reunion Golf Outing | Riverview Country Club
Join fellow leopards at Riverview Country Club for a round of golf! Limited spots are available for this event. Registration is $40, and is separate from the general Reunion registration. Click here to register!
Saturday, June 1

8 – 8:30 a.m.

 Maroon Club Fun Run | Meet at the Farinon Steps
Start Day 2 of Reunion run with a tradition – the Maroon Club 5K! Compete for bragging rights, or enjoy a run around campus.
Saturday, June 1

8 – 9 a.m.

 Stroll the Kyle Stirner Arts Trail | Departs from the Allan P. Kirby Sports Complex Entrance, on the Fisher Stadium side
Take a morning stroll on the Kyle Stirner Arts Trail, and see how the arts and nature combine in Easton!
Saturday, June 1

8 – 10 a.m.

 Fitness Center Open Hours | Allan P. Kirby Sports Center
Break a sweat in the Fitness Center to start your day!

Reunion Traditions

Friday, May 31

8 – 8:30 p.m.

 Step Singing | Bergethon, Marquis Hall
Alumni are invited to continue the tradition begun more than a century ago when students gathered on the steps of Pardee Hall to sing in harmony, inspiring Walter C. Stier, Class of 1884, to pen the words of the Alma Mater: “We’ll gather by the twilight’s glow/In front of old Pardee.”
Saturday, June 1

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

 Mimosas on The Quad | The Quad
Mingle with classmates over a mimosa or craft ice coffee and get ready to line up for the parade. Snack on a doughnut, and get ready to show your Pard Pride. Wear your Reunion class t-shirt!
Saturday, June 1

10:30 – 11 a.m.

 Alumni Parade of Pards | Parade Departs from the Farinon College Center
Celebrate your class, and all things Lafayette as you march across campus! Leopard attire, accessories from your decade, and other fanfare are encouraged!
Saturday, June 1

11 a.m. – 12:15p.m.

 Reunion Rally | Colton Chapel
Wrap up the Alumni parade in Colton Chapel for a memorable celebration of our classes! Join as we celebrate the 50th Class and share in the celebration of the collective passion and generosity of our alumni as we reveal total fundraising success leading up to Reunion weekend. This event will also feature several Volunteer Awards and an opportunity to learn about the exciting vision for the coming years from the College’s President, Nicole Farmer Hurd.

50th Reunion Celebrations

Friday, May 31

2 – 3 p.m.

 First Women’s Tea NEW! | The Marlo Room, Farinon College Center
Celebrate women of all generations who are a part of the Lafayette community. Enjoy light refreshments, such as tea sandwiches and sweets.
Friday, May 31

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

 50-Plus Club Garden Reception | The President’s House
Lafayette’s 18th President Nicole Farmer Hurd will welcome attendees to the President’s Garden for fellowship and light refreshments to welcome everyone home and honor all 50-Plus year alumni
Saturday, June 1

3 – 4 p.m.

 Class of 1974 Zoom Hour | Pardee Classroom 112 & Zoom       TBD Unable to attend Reunion in person this year? Hop online to chat with members of the Class of 1974! Click here to access the Zoom!
Saturday, June 1

6 – 7 p.m.

 Class of 1974 Class Reception | Class of 1962 Gateway Plaza Celebrate and reminisce with your classmates over hors d’oeuvres.
Saturday, June 1

7 – 8 p.m.

 Class of 1974 Class Dinner | Marquis Hall, Room TBD
Celebrate and reminisce with your classmates over dinner.
Sunday, June 2

10 – 11 a.m.

 Class of 1975 50th Reunion Kickoff Brunch | TBA
Members of the Class of 1975 are invited to return to campus this weekend ahead of their 50th celebration in 2025. Wrap up the weekend with a recap, breakfast, and introductory meeting to your 50th Reunion year!

Housing and Dining during Reunion Weekend

On-Campus Housing

  • All rooms are $200, include basic linens, and will be offered on a first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Most rooms are doubles with traditional residence hall bathrooms in the hallway. There are also limited suites and apartment-style housing available. Please note, the maximum capacity in these rooms is double the bed space in each room.
  • Please note, suites of four single rooms with a common bathroom are also available in Tator North. In this building, occupancy is limited to the bed space only. All single rooms within a three or four person suite are $200 each.
  • On campus housing is currently at capacity. Please refer to the section below to find information on nearby hotels.

Hotel Room Blocks

  • The Grand Eastonian – 140 Northampton St., Easton, PA 18042
    • Please call The Grand Eastonian at 610 258 6350 and mention Lafayette’s Reunion weekend to reserve at the special rate of $189 / night.
  • Tru by Hilton – 3882 Eastgate Blvd, Bldg 1, Easton, PA 18045
    • To Make Reservations at the Tru by Hilton Easton Call 610-258-6100 and request a reservation for Lafayette College Reunion. OR use the booking link: https://group.trubyhilton.com/8yg30y
    • To receive the special group rate, please reserve by May 1, 2024.
  • Home2Suites by Hilton – 3882 Eastgate Blvd. Bldg 2
    • To Make Reservations at the Home2 Suites by Hilton Easton: Call 610-258-8100 and request a reservation for Lafayette College Reunion OR use this Booking Link: https://group.home2suites.com/uhcli0
    • To receive the special group rate, please make your reservations by May 1, 2024

Want to learn more about hotels off campus?

Please refer to the College’s Hotels, Dining, and Shopping page!

Where can I eat off campus?

In addition to the Taste of Easton event, several Easton businesses are offering specials for Lafayette alumni. Please check out the restaurants and their deals below: