Events
Class of 1976 50th Class Reunion
Members of the Class of 1976 are invited back to campus to reminisce and socialize with former classmates. Events include a luncheon, tour of campus, socializing with classmates, walking with the current graduating class during the Undergraduate Student Ceremony, and the highlight event – the Golden Anniversary Reunion.
Planning on attending? Please complete the reservation form below by April 10, 2026.
Commencement Procession
Are you interested in participating in the Commencement procession? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement with your institution name(s) and degree(s) and your height. You are welcome to bring your own regalia if you have it. There is no rental fee for regalia. Please RSVP by emailing alumni@mountunion.edu by March 27 if you require regalia so an order may be placed.
Information and Schedule of Events
Friday, May 8
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Official Check-In and Informal Lunch
Lobby, Giese Center for the Performing Arts
1 to 2:30 p.m.
Campus Tour
The tour departs from the Giese Center. View iconic buildings and newer additions. A limited number of golf carts are available. Attire is casual.
2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Time to relax and freshen up
5:30 p.m.
Golden Anniversary Reunion
Alliance Country Club, 725 E. Milton St., Alliance, OH 44601
Join us at the Alliance Country Club for an evening of socializing and reacquainting with classmates, and gather with your fellow grads for a group photo. Heavy appetizers and desserts will be offered throughout the evening. (There is no formal sit-down dinner, but there will be plenty of food.) The cost is $50 per person or $85 per couple. Attire is business casual.
9:15 p.m.- Midnight
Post-Reunion Gathering
Home of Rick Brunner ‘76, 23259 Hartley Rd., Alliance
Join us for a post-reunion gathering just four miles from the Alliance Country Club! There is a long driveway, so there’s plenty of parking space available along the lane.
Saturday, May 9 (optional events)
10 a.m.
Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony
Peterson Field House, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex
Join us as we celebrate the graduate students who are earning master’s and doctoral degrees as members of the Class of 2026.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
50th Reunion Brunch
Newbold Room, Hoover-Price Campus Center
1:30 p.m.
Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony
Peterson Field House, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex
Join us as we celebrate the undergraduate students who are earning bachelor’s degrees as members of the Class of 2026. The Class of 1976 is invited to join the procession with the current graduating class and be recognized during the ceremony. Regalia is required. Line-up is at 1 p.m.
Parking
Please review the campus map for the locations of buildings and parking lots on Mount Union’s campus.
Attire
Campus Tour – comfortable shoes (only a limited number of golf carts are available)
50th Reunion Celebration – business casual attire (suits and formal wear are not required)
Facebook Group
We invite you to join your class Facebook group.
Class of 1976 Gift
In honor of the Class of 1976 50th Reunion, the reunion committee has decided to create a scholarship as the class gift. The gift titled “Class of 1976 Senior Completion Scholarship” will help senior Mount Union students complete their educational journey.
Give now by clicking the link below or by mailing a check to:
University of Mount Union
Office of Advancement
1972 Clark Ave.
Alliance, OH 44601
*Please indicate “Class of 1976 Gift” on the memo line.
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Friday, May 8, 2026
11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Event Type Contact
Macey McGhee
Office of Alumni Engagement