Events may be added or changed as we get closer to Reunion Weekend

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Friday, June 5, 2026

Time Event Location(s)
3-7 p.m. Reunion & Alumni Weekend Check-in & Move-in
Start your weekend by checking in and getting your official all-events pass. If you are staying on campus, you will also receive your access key.
Martire Center for the Liberal Arts, second floor 
4-5 p.m. Campus Tours
Our Student Ambassadors will be ready to guide you around campus to point out all the transformations and answer your questions about what life at SHU is like for today’s Pioneers.
Thea's Abbey
5:30-7 p.m. Reunion Weekend Welcome Dinner & 50th Reunion Celebration
Join us for a wonderful buffet dinner to kick off Reunion Weekend and celebrate the Class of 1976's return to campus. 
Hearth Room, McMahon Commons
7-10 p.m.

Alumni Night in the Pub
Spend the night in Red's Pub for the Red Sox vs. Yankees game, BINGO, and much more!

Red's, McMahon Commons

8 p.m.

Manhattan Comedy Night*
Head to downtown Fairfield and the SHU Community Theatre to enjoy a night of laughs with the Manhattan Comedy Night.

SHU Community Theater
1420 Post Road | Fairfield, CT 06825

8:30-10 p.m.

Late-Night Bites 
Bring the night to a close with late-night selections from Fryborg Food Truck.

Outside McMahon Commons 

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time Event Location(s)
9:30-11 a.m. Breakfast 101: Meet & Greets with Your Colleges
Enjoy breakfast while meeting faculty and current students, and learn more about SHU’s academic programs.
JP's Diner
10:30 a.m. - Noon Tours of Main Campus, Center for Healthcare Education, and West Campus
Our Student Ambassadors will be ready to guide you around campus to point out all the transformations and answer your questions about what life at SHU is like for today’s Pioneers.
Departing from JP's Diner
Noon - 3 p.m. Party on Park Avenue
Enjoy an outdoor grill-side lunch with fun activities, music, bowling and much more. This was the hit event of 2025, and we are bringing it back!
Outside Thea's Abbey
1-3 p.m. Bowling and Golf Simulator 
Roll a strike or sink a putt while reconnecting with classmates and exploring one of campus's newer additions. It's a fun way to see how the student experience continues to evolve.
Valentine Health & Recreation Center
2-3 p.m. Milkshakes at JP’s
The afternoon wouldn’t be complete without a stop for milkshakes at JP’s, our ’50s-style diner on Park Avenue Campus. Get extra whipped cream, too!
JP's Diner
5 p.m. Reunion Weekend Mass
We invite all alumni to join us for our Reunion Weekend Mass in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit as we celebrate together as a Pioneer community.
Chapel of the Nativity (in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit)
6:30-10 p.m. University Campaign & Alumni Awards Celebration
Join as we celebrate the University's Now We Lead Comprehensive Campaign and honor five alumni at our annual Alumni Awards. There will be appetizers, food stations, and dessert along with entertainment.
Guest House, West Campus
10-11 p.m. The After Party
For those staying on campus, there will be an alumni party. More details to come.
Bowman Hall

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Time Event Location(s)
9:30-11 a.m. Sunday Brunch
Fuel up for the ride home, say goodbye to all your fellow Pioneers and bring the weekend to a close at our Sunday Brunch.
Thea's Abbey

Monday, June 8, 2026

Time Event
9:30 a.m. 37th Annual Pioneer Open
Join us for our 37th annual Pioneer Open, which raises funds for student scholarships. You can learn more about this popular event by visiting the tournament webpage.

*Not included in the Reunion Weekend packages and must be purchased/registered separately

Bookstore Hours
The University Bookstore will be open from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. on Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6.