Alumni Weekend

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].

Please register by Monday, September 28.

Alumni Weekend 2026 Schedule

Date	Event	Description	Location	Time
10/2	CE offering with Dr. Georgios Kotsakis, School of Dentistry Alumnus	Join Dr. Georgios Kotsakis for a CE offering as he presents on Unraveling Peri-implantitis: Latest Evidence for Prevention and Management. This presentation will examine the evolving understanding of peri-implantitis pathogenesis and translate the latest evidence into practical strategies for prevention and treatment. To receive a CE credit, please register with Continuing Dental Education	HSEC 3-150	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!	Meet outside of HSEC 3-150	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	9:00 a.m.
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. Purchase a ticket	Huntington Bank Stadium	11:00 a.m.