Reunions
Classes of 1970 & 1971 in Hilltop Gym
Kick off your 50th reunion celebration with desserts and coffee in the Hilltop Gym, the former site of academic registration and the current practice facility for men’s and women’s basketball. The Hilltop Gym is located on the second floor of the ARC. Please enter from the main or west entrance and follow signs.
Hilltop Gym (Athletics-Recreation Center, second floor)
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Historic Bus Tour – Classes of 1970 and 1971
Specially designed for the Classes of 1970 and 1971: Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union north doors
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
4:15 p.m.
$10 per person.
Rice & Bean Dinner – An Homage to Service Learning in Central America
Join us following the Premedical Arts Lecture for a special dinner for alumni of the spring break service learning trips to Costa Rica and their families. Space is limited.
Center for the Sciences, lobby
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Tennis Alumni Reception
An alumni-only reception for tennis student-athletes who played under coach Jim Daugherty. À la carte, pay as you go.
Buffalo Wild Wings, 212 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
Historic Bus Tour – Classes of 1970 and 1971
Specially designed for the Classes of 1970 and 1971: Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union north doors
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
8:15 a.m.
$10 per person.
Class of 1970 and 1971 Al Fresco Brunch
Kick off Saturday’s 50th and 51st reunion celebration with reminiscences, mimosas, and a light breakfast on the Huegli lawn (the former site of Huegli Hall). Drink tickets will be available for purchase. 🎟
Huegli Lawn – rain or shine!
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
9 a.m.
$10 per person.
International Food Bazaar w/ International Student Reunion
Come try the world! Authentic homemade food prepared by our international students. Bring cash! $1 for one ticket = one taste, or $5 for six tickets = six tastes. Cash payments accepted on site. International alumni, please join us for a special reunion area inside the Food Bazaar from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARC Lawn – Inside the Street Fair
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Coach Daugherty Plaque Dedication and Annual Alumni Tennis Tournament
A special dedication followed by the annual alumni tennis tournament, doubles games, and on-court kids activities.
Tennis Courts
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Oktoberfest, sponsored by the Valparaiso University Guild, featuring reunion areas for the Classes of 2020, 2011, 1996, and 1981
Grab a brat and a beer and toast to being together! The Guild’s Oktoberfest is open to all ages and alumni. Celebrating your 10th, 25th, or 40th reunion? Come join us at special designated areas for your classes. Class of 2020, we want you to join us for a special reunion, too! Head back to campus and party Bavaria-style. Prost! Drink tickets will be available for purchase. 🎟
ARC Lawn – rain or shine!
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
3:30 – 6 p.m.
$15 per person.
Classes of 1970 & 1971, Brown & Gold Club Reunion Dinner
Members of the Classes of 1970 and 1971 — and any alumni graduating from Valpo prior to 1970 — are welcome to attend and share your Valpo memories with friends. Please select your meal choice upon registration. Your registration includes two drink tickets, additional drink tickets will be available for purchase. 🎟
Harre Union Ballrooms (second floor)
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
5:30 p.m. cocktails 6 p.m. dinner
$50 per person.
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
Chapel Processional Staging
Members of the Classes of 1970, 1971, 1981, 1996, and 2011, as well as VUAA award recipients, are invited to process.
Sidewalk outside Chapel, center door
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
9:30 a.m.
Sunday Worship Service
Worship with the campus community and recognize the 2020 and 2021 VUAA award recipients
Chapel of the Resurrection
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
10 a.m.