Join us for Alumni Weekend October 2-3, 2026!
All alumni are welcome; we will be celebrating milestone reunions for graduation years ending in 1 and 6.
Stay tuned for more details about the weekend schedule and registration.
If you have any questions, reach out to Kady Gurtis, Director of Alumni Relations, at [email protected].
Alumni Weekend 2026 Schedule
| Date | Event | Description | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/2 | CE offering with Dr. Georgios Kotsakis, School of Dentistry Alumnus | Open to all alumni. Stay tuned for details and more information on how to register. | HSEC 2-138 | 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. |
| 10/2 | Tour of Moos Health Sciences Tower | Join our current Dental Student Ambassadors for a tour of Moos Tower. Take a walk down memory lane, revisit familiar spaces, and see how Moos Tower has changed over the years. Along the way, feel free to ask questions, share memories, and tell stories from your time in Moos Tower! | Moos Tower | 3:15 - 4:00 p.m. |
| 10/2 | All Alumni Reception and Award Ceremony | Join us for our All Alumni Reception to reconnect with classmates, faculty, and staff, share memories and stories from your time at the School of Dentistry, and celebrate the connections that make our alumni community so special. We’ll also recognize and celebrate our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, Dr. Thomas D. Larson and Dr. Cynthia Stull, and honor their outstanding contributions and accomplishments. Open to all alumni. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be provided. | University Hall, McNamara Alumni Center | 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
| 10/3 | Ski-U-Mania Tailgate | Open to the public and free of charge- stop by McNamara to gear up and get ready to cheer on the Gophers. Show your maroon and gold pride, connect with fellow fans, and get in the spirit before game time! | McNamara Alumni Center | 2 hours before kickoff |
| 10/3 | Minnesota Gophers vs. Michigan Wolverines | Cheer on the Gophers as they take on the University of Michigan Wolverines! Join fellow fans for an exciting game-day experience and show your maroon and gold pride as the Gophers face off against Michigan. Tickets are also available through the main football ticket office and are for purchase while supplies last. | Huntington Bank Stadium | TBA |
Class Reunions
Class Reunions
Reunion Gathering Attendance List
Click the tab for your class to see a list of your classmates who have registered for the milestone reunion gathering in the Swain Room following the All Alumni Reception. Lists are updated weekly.
Reunion Events
The main schedule is listed on the website. Those celebrating a milestone reunion (years ending in 1 & 6) may plan additional events for their class that take place off campus, this can also be found on your class tab.
There will be a milestone reunion gathering held in the Swain Room at McNamara following the All Alumni Reception and Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony. Classes currently celebrating a milestone reunion include: 1976 (50th), 1996 (30th), and 2006 (20th).
If you are interested in celebrating a milestone reunion, please reach out to Kady Gurtis, Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected].
1976
Reunion Gathering
Friday, October 2 | 7:30-8:45pm
Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Reunion Gathering Attendees
Bill Johnson
Questions? Reach out to Kady Gurtis at [email protected]
1996
Reunion Gathering
Friday, October 2 | 7:30-8:45pm
Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Reunion Gathering Attendees
Tasha Strait
Phu-My Gep
Questions? Reach out to Kady Gurtis at [email protected]
2006
Reunion Gathering
Friday, October 2 | 7:30-8:45pm
Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Reunion Gathering Attendees
Aliya (Elmajri) Sullivan
Chia-Yin Lo
Additional Class of 2006 Activities
In addition to the Alumni Weekend activities and reunion gathering, classmates Aliya and Chia-Yin have planned the below:
Saturday, October 3 | 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Diane's Place
117 14th Avenue NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
There is a food and beverage minimum requirement. Once RSVPs are finalized, Aliya and Chia-Yin will provide information on the cost of the event to individuals.
If you would like to attend the gathering at Diane's Place, please RSVP with Kady Gurtis at [email protected].
Alumni Weekend 2025 Photos
