REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 9, 2026 and WILL CLOSE ON MAY 5, 2026.
R50 Schedule (as of 2/10/26)
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 Wooley Hall
Dorm keys and room assignments; welcome gifts and your Class Booklet will be provided.
2:45 – 3:15 pm – Class of ’76 rehearsal for the Welcome Ceremony
Blanchard – 2nd floor lobby
3:30 – 5 pm – Welcome Ceremony and “Berries and Bubbly” reception for New Alums (Class of 2026) – Blanchard
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 – 7 pm – Dinner at the Dining Commons
7 pm – Evening Ghost Tour (led by the Archives Department)
Friday, May 22
Bird Walk
Enjoy the peace of Upper Lake on an informal bird walk
Breakfast at the Dining Commons
10 am – Campus Tour for the Class of ’76
Student admission guides will lead a campus tour focusing on the Fimbel Maker Space and other changes to campus
10:30 – Golf at The Orchards
Opportunity for two foursomes! Contact sarahdenby@gmail.com if you are interested.
Throughout the day – at-homes, tours, presentations, receptions, nibbles and concerts
2:30 – 3:30 “State of the College” address by President Holley
Gamble Auditorium
Special Art Museum Presentation for the Class of ’76
Commencement Shabbat
Open to all alums
5:00 – 6:30 – Reception hosted by the Alum Association and the Development Office
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Class of ’76 Dinner to be hosted by the AA and the Development Office
Cornerstone Reception at the President’s House
Saturday, May 23
Breakfast at the Dining Commons
9 am – 10:00 – Laurel Parade and Ceremony at Mary Lyon’s Grave
10:15 – 11:15 – 154th Annual Meeting for all MHC alums
Chapin Auditorium
11:30 – Community Cookout
1:45 – Class of ’76 Photo
2:30 – Class Meeting and Election of new class officers
3:15 – Memorial Ceremony honoring our deceased classmates
5:30 pm – Class of ’76 Social Hour
6:30 – 9 pm – Class of ’76 Banquet in Chapin Auditorium
Sunday, May 24
8 am – Yoga
Robbie Roll will lead a morning yoga practice
8:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast at the 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 |