Class of 1976 Golden Reunion
Join the 50 year reunion celebration!
In honor of your graduation from Grand Valley fifty years ago, we warmly invite you to celebrate your Golden Reunion. Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 on the GVSU Valley Campus (Allendale) for a reunion celebration, alumni tailgate, and GVSU football game.
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Reunion Schedule
12:00 p.m. Welcome Lunch
Alumni House and Visitor Center
Enjoy lunch with your classmates, reminisce on your Grand Valley memories, and take home a commemorative class gift.
Optional tour of campus via golf cart.
12:00 - 3:00 p.m. Homecoming Alumni Tailgate
Tennis Courts
Join us after the Welcome Reception and optional campus tours. Celebrate with fellow alumni and catch up with friends! Enjoy grab-and-go snacks, food trucks, yard games, family activities, and more!
3:00 p.m. GVSU Football vs Wayne State
Lubbers Stadium
Tickets are $13 per person and can be purchased through the Reunion RSVP form.
Class Representatives
Help Make Reunion Special as a Class Representative
Volunteer as a Class Representative and help create a welcoming, memorable experience for your classmates. Representatives will support Alumni Relations with event preparation, encourage classmates to attend, and assist in person on Reunion day.
Before Reunion
- Help spread the word and promote the event within your class network
- Share or help collect photos and memorabilia for a “Then & Now” slideshow and event displays
On Reunion Day — October 3
- Attend the Reunion in person
- Greet and welcome classmates as they arrive
- Join classmates at the Alumni Tailgate following the Reunion
Interested in volunteering or learning more?
Contact Mike Przydzial, Director of Alumni Relations, at 616-331-3595 or [email protected].
Local Events
Visit the links below for local events you may want to attend during your visit.
Hotels
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