R50 Schedule (as of 1/15/26)
This is a preliminary look at R50. Please note that all dates and times 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 will be provided.
3:30 pm – Welcome Ceremony and reception for New Alums (Class of 2026)
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
Breakfast at the Dining Commons
10 am – Campus Tour for the Class of ’76
Visit 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
State of the College Address by President Holley
3:30 – Special Art Museum Presentation for the Class of ’76
Commencement Shabbat
Open to all alums
5:00 – 6:30 – Reception hosted by the AA and the Development Office
6:30 – 8:00 pm – Class of ’76 Dinner to be hosted by the Alum Association and Development Office
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
11:30 – Community Cookout
1:45 – Class Photo for the Class of ’76
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
Interested in volunteering? Contact MHC76Officers@googlegroups.com
| COMMITTEE | CHAIR(S) | CONTACT |
| Booklet and Questionnaire | Amy Higgins Tull, Mitra Singhal, Becky Keim, Jane Penfield | BookletMHC76@googlegroups.com |
| Costume | Ashley Allen | CostumeMHC76@googlegroups.com |
| Hospitality | Nancy Bellows Perez, Joanny Vater, Sue Fier | HospitalityMHC76@googlegroups.com |
| Program | Officers – Class of ’76 | ProgramMHC76@googlegroups.com |
| Connections | Tinky Weisblatt, Peggy Buchanan | BridgeMHC76@googlegroups.com |
| Signs | Kitty Johnson Peterson, Sue Andon McKay | SignsMHC76@googlegroups.com |
| Saturday Banquet and Social Hour | Susy Ham Heldman, Susan Mertz Saviteer, Robin Abbey, Becky Swanson Bowers | SocialMHC76@googlegroups.com |