Schedule of Events

Dickinson alumni are invited to join President John E. Jones ’77, P’11, for a virtual State of the College address. President Jones will share updates on the student experience, new academic initiatives–and other exciting developments on campus and how alumni can help move Dickinson forward.

Questions may be submitted in advance to alumni@dickinson.edu.

All Phi Betas are welcome to join us at One13 Social for dinner and drinks, followed by snacks and beverages in the Quad Lounge, Atwater Hall, at 8 p.m.

The class of 1976 will gather for a casual dinner at the College Farm followed by a short tour.

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, a sanctuary where art and nature intertwine, is 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). The Allises are celebrating the 50th year of homesteading of property, This is the sixth year that The Bower has served 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 if you will be driving on your own or if you would like college-provided transportation. A noon return to campus is expected.

Course led by Amanda Cheromiah, Ph.D. (Laguna Pueblo), Director, Jim Thorpe Center for the Futures of Native Peoples

Participants will engage with the living histories and stories connected to the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, located about a mile from Dickinson College. This experience offers an opportunity to learn about another side of Carlisle through the lens of Indigenous perspectives. Through discussion, a downtown walk to examine Native-inspired imagery, and a visit to the Cumberland County Historical Society, participants will develop a deeper understanding of storytelling as a powerful tool for identity, community, and endurance.

Preregistration is required. Space is limited (20 people). Lunch is included.

Let your inner artist come out!  A professional artist will guide the group through creating a Dickinson-themed painting from start to finish.  Whether you are a 21st-century Monet or have never picked up a brush, fun will be had by all.  Painting supplies will be provided. 

Matthew Pinsker, Pohanka Chair in American Civil War History and director of the House Divided Project at Dickinson, will lead a discussion around his new book, Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln. This groundbreaking history draws extensively on Lincoln’s private correspondence to move beyond the marble icon and realize a flesh-and-blood character. Books will be available for purchase and signing.

Designed for families with rising seniors, juniors and sophomores, this session explores the value of a liberal arts education and what makes Dickinson distinctive today. Learn how Dickinson continues to build on its traditions while preparing students for a rapidly changing world.

Description coming soon!

This program is based on decades of research and performance, focusing on telling the story of the American Revolution through song, instrumental marches and dances, and spoken introductions [in addition to the detailed printed program]. Using period instruments and costume, David '79 and Ginger '83 Hildebrand  take a social/historical approach, to tie together the events, issues and people of differing social classes and ethnicities, based upon primary source documents for both lyrics and tunes. 

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

Sigma Chi brothers are invited to visit the Garden Level of the Paz Center during Dickinson's Alumni Weekend to share a drink with brothers and remember and honor Don Zane '68 and Greg (Gromo) Alex '76.

Join President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, as we toast 60 years of global education at Dickinson College. Since the Dickinson-in-Italy program was launched in 1965-66 we have launched programs in 8 countries and alumni have studied in at least 41 countries, exemplifying Dickinson’s commitment to globally engaged citizens. Celebrate this proud tradition and the bright future of these programs. Whether you studied abroad or remained focused in on campus throughout all four undergrad years, you are welcome at this special event!

Alumni are invited to join in Shabbat services led by Rabbi Marley Weiner.

Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet featuring dishes from our global program countries (and some Dickinson favorites).  Connect with classmates, friends or fellow study abroad alumni on Morgan Field.

Co-sponsored by Sigma Chi
Brothers from Alpha Chi Rho and Sigma Chi who are celebrating a milestone class reunion (e.g., ‘66, ’71, ’76, ’81, etc.) are invited to celebrate at the old quad house. Snacks, dinner and drinks provided.

All alumni members of the Men's Glee Club and Octals are invited to gather to reminisce and rehearse!

Catch up with friends while enjoying coffee, dessert, and music at the newly renovated Britton Plaza!

Cheer on the home team at the first USA World Cup match of 2026!

Enjoy a light breakfast while meeting InterVarsity staff and connecting with friends old and new. The group will gather alfresco at the Mermaid Trellis, located beside the former Quarry (current Denim Coffee location on campus), behind Althouse Hall.

Join Don Nichter, cross country and track and field coach, for a 5K run or walk from campus to Dickinson Park and back.

Come out and ride with your Dickinson friends and classmates while taking in the Cumberland Valley scenery in Kings Gap State Park. This 30-mile, 2.5- to 3-hour out-and-back ride starts at the college and follows scenic roads south of Carlisle to Kings Gap State Park. The ride features rolling terrain with a summit climb to the Mansion Overlook, where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the surrounding area.

Participants should be experienced riders with group riding skills and should be mindful of local traffic and road conditions. Riders must have the ability to support themselves and their equipment in the event of a mechanical issue.

Participants are responsible for providing their own bicycles and transportation to the starting location at the college. Helmets, bike lights, and high-visibility clothing are strongly recommended. Click here for full route details.

Meet behind the Anita Tuvin Schlechter Auditorium (ATS)–map No. 19

In the extremely cold (as cold as -442 degrees Fahrenheit) spaces between stars, the building blocks of planetary systems form from simple chemicals. This talk will explore the evolution of chemistry alongside star and planet formation over billions of years. Recent astrochemistry work at Dickinson will be discussed, including how we can map chemicals in star-forming nebulae with large telescopes and what we are doing to study cosmic ices in the lab. 

Led by Assistant Professor Olivia Wilkins '15.

Swing by to connect with alumni and faculty from Bologna, Málaga, Toulouse and Bremen – our global programs celebrating anniversaries this year! Enjoy a small bite from the home countries, look at photos and share your memories of your experience abroad.

Public service takes many forms, including shaping global policy, strengthening national programs, and driving change in local communities. This panel brings together Dickinson alumni whose careers span the international, national, and local levels of public service. From diplomacy and federal initiatives to state agencies and community-based organizations, these graduates demonstrate how the critical thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary perspective of a liberal-arts education can translate into meaningful impact.

Join Shannon Egan, director of The Trout Gallery, for a tour of two brand-new exhibitions. Visitors will have the opportunity to see Recent Acquisitions, a display of exciting additions to the gallery’s permanent collection. Selected works are by American artists and focus on the diversity of American stories. Held in conjunction with commemorations of America’s 250th anniversary, the exhibition titled BRANCH: Trees in American Art tells stories of America through a variety of artworks representing trees. 

Families with students of all ages are invited to Go beyond the classroom and explore Dickinson’s majors from the inside out. This immersive session offers a behind the scenes look at hands-on learning spaces, from labs and archives to other experiential learning environments, where students bring their academic interests to life.

The Phi Beta chapter welcomes members back for its annual alumni chapter meeting.

Ants and ladybugs and butterflies—oh my! Maggie Douglas, associate professor of environmental studies, will lead a bug hunt through Dickinson’s pollinator garden. Bring your future entomologists to learn about local invertebrates and how they interact with our environment.

All Phi Delta Theta alumni and guests are invited to gather for brunch and brotherhood.

Enjoy breakfast and tour the Asbell Center before the 2026 Rosenbaum Lecture, Meaning Making on Campus in the age of Covid, Post 10/7 and Everything Else! This will be a learning conversation between Asbell Center Director Rabbi Marley Weiner and outgoing Asbell Center Advisory Board Chair Terri Soifer ’12 on how time on campus is successful when we create environments of meaning making. Remarks will begin at 11 a.m.

Alumnae of ADE are invited to attend this informal gathering to reconnect and reminisce about their shared history.

Alumni A.C.E. Peer Mentors are welcome to stop by to reconnect with fellow alumni mentors and learn about the program's current impact on Dickinson students.

Join alumni for casual pickup games. All alumni are welcome. Please bring your own equipment.

Get creative and keep your eyes open as you explore Dickinson’s campus and try to meet the requirements of diverse photo op challenges. Participants use their smartphone cameras and a browser-based app to complete the challenges during this Dickinson-specific experience. Created by Watson Adventures.

Teams of 4-8 people are recommended. Free for kids 5 and under.

Sponsored by the John Dickinson Society
Join President John E. Jones III '77, P'11 and members of the John Dickinson Society for a conversation about the global economy with Tom Kalaris '76 and Mark Burgess '81.

Alumnae are invited to visit with fellow Gamma Phi sisters and hear updates from the college.

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.

• 717tacos
• Bala Saahas
• B&L Dogz
• Edwards Kettle Corn
• Grappling Crab Shack
• Mad Dash
• Next Level Pizza
• Piper Belle’s BBQ
• Rita’s Italian Ice
  

Alumnae are encouraged to stop by and visit with fellow Delta Nu sisters.

The photographer will stop by our tent at 2 pm to get our group picture!

Theta Chi brothers and their guests are invited to this welcome gathering to reconnect and reminisce about their shared history.

Alumni celebrating their 51st reunion and beyond are invited to this special luncheon to connect with each other and celebrate their Dickinson experience.

Preregistration is required.

Always a popular event, this onsite luncheon features delicacies from the College Farm and neighboring farms. Wood-fired pizzas and freshly harvested field greens are complemented by handmade dessert, created using renewable energy produced on the farm. Student-led tours will be offered, along with the chance to engage with student and alumni farm staff. Transportation is provided.

Preregistration is required. Space is limited (150 people). Bus transportation will leave from the Kline Center parking lot on Cherry St. (map No. 77), starting at 11:45 a.m.

Members of the class of 1986 and friends are invited to gather under the tent and enjoy live music performed by Paul Magers '86 and his band, Possum Kingdom. 

Alumni are invited to stop by and hang out with fellow brothers.

Everyone is invited to stop by and enjoy the musical stylings of Bump City, an R&B/soul group from Lancaster, Pa., led by '72 Crow Chuck 'The Duck' Ronemus! Members of fraternities and sororities are asked to wear their Greek letters and bring old photos, yearbooks, banners and composites to share. There will be a casual cookout open to all “old Greeks.”

Historical campus tour with Dickinson Archivist Jim Gerencser '93. 

This conversation explores what it truly means to thrive from our 70s and into our 90s and beyond. Our panelists will share insights into physical wellness, mental resilience, joyful movement, and nutrition strategies that support long-term vitality. Together, we’ll reflect on how purpose, connection, and daily habits can help us live fuller, healthier, and more vibrant lives, no matter our age. Sponsored by the class of 1971. Recommended for guests 65 and older.

Join Executive Director of the Center for Career Development Annie Kondas for an in‑depth look at the career trajectories of Dickinson’s newest alumni. This session will explore emerging career trends among recent graduates, provide an up‑to‑date snapshot of newly graduating classes, and examine how career pathways have evolved over time. Annie will also highlight graduate-school attendance patterns and share insights into how Dickinsonians are navigating advanced study in an ever‑changing landscape. Sponsored by the class of 1966.

Calling all Liberty Caps! Join us for this Lib Cap reunion to catch up with old friends and make new ones. Reminisce about telling the Mermaid story and avoiding walking on the seal during tours.

The Alpha Sigma chapter of Beta Theta Pi welcomes alumni back for their annual fraternity reunion meeting.

MANdatory brothers and guests are welcome to stop by to reconnect with fellow members. Join Popel Shaw staff for conversation, connection, good food, and good music!

The PA Gamma Chapter of Pi Beta Phi encourages alumnae to stop by for an informal gathering.

SAE alumni and their guests are invited to join other SAEs for an informal gathering on the Biddle House porch (SAE House, 1981–90) to catch up with brothers and old friends over a few cold beverages.

¡Atención exalumnos del programa de Málaga! (Attention alumni of the Málaga program!) To celebrate 40 years of our Málaga program, you're invited to reminisce about your time in Málaga with former directors and classmates as you enjoy tastes of paella and sangria.

Preregistration is required. Space is limited. 

Kappa Sig welcomes alumni back for the annual Alumni Association meeting.

All alumni are invited to a performance by the alumni members of Men's Glee Club and Octals!

All former "black hats" are encouraged to gather for a group photo at the Skull and Key plaque.

New members will be inducted into the Raven’s Claw Society. After the ceremony, all new members, alumni members and guests are welcome to attend a reception at the Mermaid Trellis (behind the Quarry).

Phi Delts not attending class dinners are welcome to join.

Phi Psis not attending class dinners are welcome to join.

Children ages 10-14 (entering 8th grade) are invited to a fun night at the Kline Center. Kids can choose between a variety of sports and games, relax with a movie and enjoy pizza and snacks during this supervised event.

Preregistration is required. Space is limited.

Children ages 3-9 (entering 3rd grade) can enjoy pizza, movies, crafts and games staffed by the Dickinson Children’s Center. Children must be potty-trained.

Preregistration is required. Space is limited.

Mix, mingle, and network with alumni, faculty, staff, and professors emeriti.

Keep the celebration going at Dickinson’s Dance Party with local band, Downtown Sound! Stop by for dessert and/or a drink and catch up with friends at the selfie station.