Alumnae and Alumni Weekend Schedule

Check-in
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Doyle Lawn Tent
Welcome! Pick up your Alumnae and Alumni Weekend packet and nametag inside the tent on Doyle Lawn.

Jubilarian Luncheon
12 PM – 2:30 PM | Doyle Formal
An annual tradition brings alumnae and alumni together to celebrate their 50^th reunion and beyond. The brunch will open at noon, with remarks and pinning to follow. Together we will hear a university update and recognize the Class of 1973, our new Jubilarian class, as they receive their pins. After the luncheon, a group photo of all the Jubilarian classes will be taken. Any alums celebrating their 50th+ year and their guests are welcome.
Cost: Free for members of the Class of 1973; $30 for all guests and other Jubilarian classes
Regular Cost: Free for members of the Class of 1973; $35 for all guests and other Jubilarian classes

Art Therapy in Maryland: NDMU's Unique Training Role
3 PM – 4 PM | Fourier 203
Learn about this specialized mental healthcare field and its specific practice within Maryland. Hear about our newly accredited art therapist training here at NDMU, and how our highly skilled, licensed practitioner alums have found immediate work across the region, doing their part to address the national mental health crisis. This session will be led by Professor Cathy Goucher '94, the founding director and department chair of the BA and MA in Art Therapy programs at NDMU. Goucher has been a Maryland art therapist for the past 28 years, working primarily in special education and disability settings. She is also a co-founder and associate director of the Make Studio Art Program, Inc in Baltimore, supporting adult artists with disabilities.
Cost: Free

Campus Tours
4:15 PM – 5:15 PM | Noyes House
Whether it’s been a while since you’ve been on campus, or if you’d just like a reorientation, join us for a guided tour from our student leaders. Learn more about the new developments on campus and get the chance to see what it’s like being a Notre Dame student today. This will include a special look into the newly renovated Knott Science Center. Note: this is a walking tour that will include hills and stairs. For guests with mobility issues, please reach out to the Alumni Engagement Office.
Cost: Free

Check-in
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM | Doyle Lawn Tent
Welcome! Pick up your Alumnae and Alumni Weekend packet and nametag inside the tent on Doyle Lawn.

Campus Tours
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Noyes House
Whether it’s been a while since you’ve been on campus, or if you’d just like a reorientation, join us for a guided tour from our student leaders. Learn more about the new developments on campus and get the chance to see what it’s like being a Notre Dame student today. This will include a special look into the newly renovated Knott Science Center. Note: this is a walking tour that will include hills and stairs. For guests with mobility issues, please reach out to the Alumni Engagement Office.
Cost: Free

Explore Campus
11 AM – 3 PM
Enjoy the day as you please! Walk the campus, visit the archives display, shop for discounted Notre Dame memorabilia, go on a self-guided tour of the IND Heritage Room, take advantage of NDMU alumni merchandise at the bookstore, or simply while away the hours at your favorite campus spot.
Archives Display Hours: 11 AM – 2 PM | Gator Alley
Gator Pop-Up Shop: 11 AM – 2 PM | Gator Alley
IND Heritage Room Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM | Caroline Hall 2nd Floor
Bookstore Hours: 11 AM – 3 PM | Caroline Hall Basement
Cost: Free

NDMYou Lunch
11 AM – 1 PM | Doyle Dining
Catch up with classmates over a casual lunch and enjoy a taste of NDMU life!
Cost: $10

Reunion Year Class Photo
11:15 AM – 1:15 PM | NDMU Archway (behind Doyle)
Come by to get your photo taken with your classmates! Every class year that ends in a 3 or 8 will receive a time slot specific to their class. Scroll down to the "Reunion Year Class Photo Time Slots" section and click on the plus icon to see the time of your class photo!
Cost: Free

Alumni Presenter Session- Will the Real You Please Come In: 10 Ways to Boost Your Networking Skills and Follow Up
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM | UAB 106
Are you a business card collector or relationship cultivator? Do you make promises to stay in touch and not follow through? Our Alumnae and Alumni Council President, Nikki Gatewood '01, will help you learn techniques to authentically network and develop follow through to build a strong network of meaningful connections. 
Cost: Free

Damozel 100^th Anniversary Celebration
2 PM – 4 PM | Caroline Hall 5^th Floor
Join the English Department to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Damozel, Notre Dame's literary magazine. First published in 1923 as a yearbook, Damozel evolved over a century into the award-winning magazine that exists today. Connect with English faculty, students, and alumnae, and enjoy high tea, archival displays of historic Damozel editions, and readings by former editors and contributors: Pat Montley '65, Joy Moody Lipsey '74, Mia Scharper '91, Kelly McNulty McMillen '96, Micah Castelo '18, and Sierra Ferrare '18.
Cost: Free

Dr. Elizabeth Morrissy, Her Life and Legacy as a Catholic Professor and Activist
4 PM – 5 PM | Loyola Notre Dame Library Lobby
Join Dr. Evelyn Spratt, Director of the Elizabeth Morrissy Honors Program, to learn about the life of Dr. Elizabeth Morrissy. At this reception, Morrissy Honors alumnae and current students will be able to examine the archival exhibit curated by Dr. Spratt. The exhibit will focus on Dr. Morrissy’s life as a professor at Notre Dame, and as an activist promoting social justice for women and the underserved during the 20th century. Part of the exhibit will also include artifacts from the honors program when it began in 1981 – 1982. The connections between Dr. Morrissy’s life and philosophy and the honors program will be highlighted. A dessert reception will be offered.
Cost: Free

School of Pharmacy 10^th Anniversary Reception
4:30 PM – 6 PM | Knott Lounge
Join the School of Pharmacy as we celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its inaugural graduating class! We welcome back all SOP alumni, their families, and friends. We especially welcome the inaugural class of 2013. Spend the evening with friends, faculty, and fellow alumni to mark this milestone reunion. Attendees are also invited to tour and enjoy the newly renovated Knott Science Center and its state-of-the-art upgrades, including the brand-new Knott Lounge!
Cost: Free

Athletic Alumni Reception
5 PM – 6 PM | Noyes House
Calling all Gators! The Athletics Department is teaming up with Alumni Engagement to bring all of our athletic alumni to a special reception where we will take photos, enjoy time with coaches, and present CSAC championship rings to the 2022-23 women’s basketball team. After drinks and hors d’oeuvres, we hope you’ll join us at the Alumni Awards Dinner immediately following this reception, as we induct our newest members into the Athletics Hall of Fame.
Cost: Free

All Classes Cocktail Reception with Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Dinner
5 PM – 8 PM | Doyle Lawn Tent
Celebrate the culmination of Alumnae and Alumni Weekend! Mingle with classmates and reminisce about your time at Notre Dame over beer, wine, and heavy hors d'oeuvres before the awards celebration. We will honor the 2023 Alumnae and Alumni Awards winners and Athletics Hall of Fame inductees during dinner. All classes are welcome and encouraged to attend this celebration of our outstanding alumni!
Early Bird Cost: $65
Regular Cost: $75

Live Music on the Lawn
8 PM – 10 PM | Doyle Lawn Tent
Rock the night away with Mood Swings! This big band specializes in high energy, entertainment-oriented shows that cater to all ages. Mood Swings is an experience like no other, one you have to see to believe.
Cost: Free

Mass and Montrose Pinning
10 AM – 11 AM | Marikle Chapel
We treasure the fond memories of our dear classmates. Please honor them by joining us for this annual tradition. With a nod to the NDMU lifelong legacy, we will also recognize new members of Notre Dame’s Montrose Society. All are welcome.
Cost: Free

Memories and Mimosas Brunch
11 AM – 1 PM | Doyle Formal
Say farewell to a weekend spent renewing your NDMU bonds. A light buffet brunch and bottomless mimosas will be available. All are welcome.
Cost: $25
 

1968 - 11:15 AM
1973 - 11:25 AM
1978 - 11:35 AM
1983 – 11:45 AM
1988 – 11:55 AM
1993 - 12:05 PM
1998 - 12:15 PM
2003 - 12:25 PM
2008 - 12:35 PM
2013 – 12:45 PM
2018 – 12:55 PM
2023 – 1:05 PM