Hundreds of alumni returning for class reunions Sept. 14–17
Nearly 300 University of Maine alumni and guests from the graduating classes of 1951, 1956, 1966 and 1971 will return to Orono Sept. 14–17 for class reunions.
The Class of 1966 also will mark the 50th anniversary of its Commencement. Many members of the class have memories from their sophomore year of learning about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which occurred about a month after his October 1963 speech at UMaine.
In addition, many members of Senior Alumni, UMaine graduates who attended 50th reunions in previous years, also will take part in events.
Attendees will gather to reconnect, revisit memorable landmarks, and tour the new additions and changes to campus that have occurred since their days as students.
The individual classes will hold meetings and memorial services, honor recipients of alumni awards, attend a dinner and reception with UMaine President Susan J. Hunter, and meet with current students and faculty members.
Other UMaine graduating classes will return to campus Oct. 14–16 for Homecoming 2016. Programs and receptions will be held to celebrate the reunions of classes between 1976 and 2011 whose graduation year ends in a one or six.
Homecoming and class reunions are organized by the University of Maine Alumni Association. A full news release is on the UMaine Alumni Association website.