Class of 1976 50th Reunion

The Class of 1976 will be celebrating its 50th reunion this coming Alumni Weekend, June 4-7, 2026. Your Class of 1976 Reunion Committee is working diligently in collaboration with Juniata staff to host a wonderful weekend full of moments to reunite and reminisce. Save the date and book your accommodations now - hotel blocks and other helpful information is available at www.juniata.edu/alumniweekend. Registration for the weekend will open in March.

class of 1976 reunion photo
The Class of 1976 gathered for their 40th reunion in 2016.

What can I do right now to celebrate the Class of 1976? As we anticipate the celebration, you can communicate with your classmates to bolster connections and excitement. Reach out to your old roommates or friends and make sure they plan to attend the reunion! Engage with the 1976 newsletter or take some time to determine how you might support your class gift - more information on that is available at the button below!

Class of 1976 Newsletters:

October 2025 Newsletter
November 2025 Newsletter
December 2025 Newsletter
January 2026 Newsletter
February 2026 Newsletter

Check this page for updates, resources, and details! If you have any questions, please contact the Class of 1976 staff liaison, Bekah Ford (fordr@juniata.edu).

Learn How the Class of '76 is Leaving its Legacy at Juniata

 

Class of 1976 50th Reunion – Schedule Overview 

(full Alumni Weekend 2026 schedule available here)

Thursday, June 4

  • Golf Outing 10:30 a.m. | Huntingdon Country Club
  • Pickleball Open Court 1 - 3 p.m. | Intramural Gym, Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center
  • Special Campus Tours 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Meet at the Outdoor Classroom, Swigart Enrollment Center
  • Class of 1976 Reunion... Welcome!🔥  5 - 9 p.m. | Detwiler Plaza, Kennedy Sports & Recreation Center

Friday, June 5

  • Class of 1976 Coffee & Breakfast Bar 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Location TBA
  • Alumni College Session 2: Juniata Then and Now 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Location TBA
  • Class of 1976 Faculty Lunch 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Location TBA
  • Pickleball Open Court 1:15 - 2 p.m. | Intramural Gym, Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center
  • Forum on the Future with President Troha 3 - 4 p.m. | Alumni Hall, Brumbaugh Academic Center
  • All Class Reception 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. | Statton Learning Commons
  • All Class Dinner 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Baker Refectory, Ellis Hall
  • Class of 1976 50th Reunion President's Reception 8:30 - 11 p.m. | Living Room, Statton Learning Commons

Saturday, June 6

  • President's Milestone Breakfast (By invitation only)  8:30 a.m. | Ballroom, Ellis Hall
  • Alumni College Session 4: Peace Chapel Forestry Tour 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. | Meet in front of Ellis Hall
  • Alumni Awards Assembly 11 a.m. - noon | Alumni Hall, Brumbaugh Academic Center
    • Your classmate, Cindy Valko, will be recognized for the Alumni Achievement Award
  • Picnic on the Quad 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Tent, Campus Quadrangle
  • Afternoon Options
    • Raystown Field Station Open House 12:30 - 3 p.m. | Raystown Field Station
    • Isett Heritage Museum Open House 12:30 - 3 p.m. | Isett Heritage Museum
    • The Juniata Scholarship Fund and Class Engagement Team Meeting 1:30 - 2:15 p.m. | Location TBA
    • Campus Tour hosted by Juniata Admission Ambassadors (JAA) 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Outdoor Classroom at Swigart Enrollment Center
    • Pickleball Open Court 1:30 - 2:45 p.m. | Intramural Gym, Kennedy Sports and Recreation Center
  • Juniata’s 150th: Living the Legacy 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Location TBA
  • Class of 1976 Reunion Events 5:30 - 11 p.m. | Various Locations
    • Class Photo 5:30 p.m. | Patio of Halbritter Center for the Performing Arts
    • 50th Reunion Social Immediately following photo | Student Commons, 2nd Floor, Ellis Hall
    • 50th Reunion Dinner 7 - 11 p.m. | Location TBA

Sunday, June 7

  • Class of 1976 Farewell Breakfast 8 - 10 a.m. | Baker Refectory, Ellis Hall