Registration with Housing runs from March 9 through May 5.
A link to Registration and more information about reunion can be found here. Late registrations for housing will not be accepted. However, onsite registration IS available for those who come for the day. If you need to cancel your registration, you will receive a full refund minus a 3% processing fee provided that you notify us in writing by 11:59 pm EDT on May 5. After that, you will not receive a refund for any reason (including COVID-19) for cancellations or changes to your registration or on-campus housing arrangements.
If you are having trouble, please email reunion@mtholyoke.edu or call 413-538-2201 between the hours of 9am – 4:30 pm EST, Monday – Friday.
Reunion Co-Chairs:
Bev Wise docbevcatmom@gmail.com & Palma Yanni palmayanni@gmail.com
R50 Schedule (as of 3/25/26)
This is a preliminary look at our R50 activities. Please note that all times and locations are subject to change. This page will be updated weekly.
Thursday, May 21
12 noon – Reunion sign-in opens in Mary Woolley Hall, New York Room
Dorm keys and room assignments; welcome gifts and your Class Booklet will be provided.
2:30 – 3:00 pm – Class of ’76 rehearsal for the Welcome Ceremony
Buckland Hall, Living Room
3:00 – 5 pm – Welcome Ceremony followed by “Berries and Bubbly” reception for New Alums (Class of 2026) – Blanchard Campus Center, 2nd floor
In this new tradition at MHC, the 50th Reunion class presents a class scarf to the graduating seniors, officially welcoming them to the alum community.
5:30 – 7 pm – Dinner at the Community Center Dining Commons
7 – 8:30 pm – Ghost Walk
Meet at the Dining Commons Entrance.
Learn about the intriguing ghost stories swirling around the campus in a tour led by Deboral Richards, Director of Archives & Special Collections.
9 pm – M & Cs in Buckland Hall, Living Room,
Friday, May 22
9 am – 9 pm – Registration at Mary Woolley Hall, New York Room
6:30 – 9 am – Breakfast Buffet at the Community Center Dining Commons
10 am – 11:30 – Campus Tour for the Class of ’76
Meet outside Buckland Hall
Student admission guides will lead a campus tour focusing on the Fimbel Maker Space and other changes to campus. Golf carts will be available for those who need them.
10:30 am – Golf at The Orchards (arrive at 9:45 for warm-up if you wish)
Opportunity for three foursomes! Contact sarahdenby@gmail.com if you are interested.
Throughout the day – at-homes, tours, presentations, receptions, nibbles and concerts
11:30 – 2:30 pm – Community Lunch at the Community Center Dining Commons
2:30 – 3:30 pm – “State of the College” address by President Holley
Art Building – Gamble Auditorium
3:45 – 4:45 pm – Art Museum Presentation by Tricia Paik
Art Building – Gamble Auditorium.
All alums are invited to learn how one of the oldest college art museums in the country is reimagining itself for today’s students and the future
5 – 6 pm – Commencement Shabbat
Shattuck Hall, Cassini Lounge. Open to all alums.
5:30 – 6:30 pm – Class of ’76 Social Hour
On the patio of the Art Museum
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Class of ’76 Dinner
At Willits-Hallowell. Hosted by the AA and the Development Office.
8:00 – 10:00 pm – M&Cs Celebration under the Big Tent
Skinner Green.
A new campus-wide tradition welcoming graduating seniors and all alums
8 – 9 pm – Cornerstone Society and Mary Lyon Reception (by invitation only)
President’s House.
9 pm – PJs and DJs: The Sounds of the ’70s!
Buckland Hall, Living Room
Saturday, May 23
8 am – 12 pm – Reunion Registration – Mary Woolley Hall, New York Room6:30 – 9 am – Breakfast Buffet
Blanchard Community Center Dining Commons
9 am – 10:00 – Laurel Parade and Laurel Chain Ceremony
Mary Woolley Circle
10:15 – 11:30 – 154th Alum Association Annual Meeting for all MHC Alums
Chapin Auditorium
11:30- 1 pm – Community Cookout
Under the tent on Skinner Green
1:30 pm – Class of ’76 Photo
Skinner steps (rain location: Pratt Music Hall)
2:30 – 4 pm – Class of ’76 Meeting and Election of new class officers
followed by the Class of ’76 Memorial Ceremony
A remembrance rose will be placed in a central vase as the names of our deceased classmates are read
5:30 pm- 6:30 pm – Class of ’76 Social Hour with President Holley
Hosted by the President’s Office on the patio of Rooke Theatre
6:30 – 9 pm – Class of ’76 Banquet in Chapin Auditorium
“Reconnect, Reminisce and Rejoice” Featuring a slideshow, remarks and music of our college years.
9:30 pm – M + Cs in the Dorm
9:30 pm – Canoe Sing
Sunday, May 24
8:00 – 9:00 am – Yoga
Abbey Hall living room. Robbie Roll will lead a morning yoga practice
8:00 am – Bird Walk
Gather in Buckland Living Room. Enjoy the peaceful birdsong around Upper Lake.
7:00 – 10:00 – Sunday Brunch
Blanchard Community Center Dining Commons
12:00 – Checkout
R50 – REGISTRATION PACKAGE PRICING
There will be four package options to select from when registering. Packages cannot be pro-rated. A registration selection will be required for each alum and their guest(s) in order to complete registration.
Things to note:
*Packages are all inclusive: meals and events, and include the class Booklet as well as the class Parade costume and various hospitality offerings.
*Accommodations on campus – dorms – are charged separately at $50/person/night.
Extended Package
Alum $388 / Guest (21+) $253 / Teen (13-20) $148 / Kids (3-12) $86 / Infant (0-2) Free
Includes meals Thursday dinner – Sunday breakfast and events Thursday – Sunday.
Reunion Package
Alum $337 / Guest (21+) $202 / Teen (13-20) $108 / Kids (3-12) $64 / Infant (0-2) Free
Includes meals Friday lunch – Sunday breakfast and events Friday – Sunday
Saturday Package
Alum $229 / Guest (21+) $169 / Teen (13-20) $75 / Kids (3-12) $42 / Infant (0-2) Free
Includes meals Saturday breakfast – dinner and Saturday events
Parade Package
Alum $147 / Guest (21+) $87 / Teen (13-20) $22 / Kids (3-12) $13 / Infant (0-2) Free
Includes Saturday lunch and Saturday events until 3 pm
Class Booklet
Included with all packages (for alums only)
On- Campus Dorm Accommodations
The cost is $50 per person per night
Interested in volunteering? Contact MHC76Officers@googlegroups.com
| COMMITTEE | CHAIR(S) |
| Booklet | Amy Higgins Tull, Mitra Singhal, Becky Keim, Jane Penfield |
| Costume | Ashley Allen |
| Hospitality | Nancy Bellows Perez, Joanny Vater, Sue Fier |
| Program | Officers – Class of ’76 |
| Connections | Tinky Weisblatt, Peggy Buchanan |
| Signs | Kitty Johnson Peterson, Sue Andon McKay |
| Saturday Banquet and Social Hour | Susy Ham Heldman, Susan Mertz Saviteer, Robin Abbey, Becky Swanson Bowers |