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Friday, June 5, 2026

Time Event
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.
4 p.m. Campus Tour
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.
5-7 p.m. Alumni Dinner
Join us for a wonderful buffet dinner in the Hearth Room in McMahon Commons to kick off Reunion Weekend.
5:30 p.m.

Class of 1976 50th Reunion Dinner*
An event exclusively for the Class of 1976 and their guests to celebrate their return to campus after 50 years. Come celebrate the memories, friendships and all that SHU has meant for you.

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!

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.

9-10 p.m.

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

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Time Event
9:30-11 a.m. Breakfast 101: Meet & Greets with Your Colleges
Enjoy breakfast at JP's Diner while meeting faculty and current students, and learn more about SHU’s academic programs.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 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.
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!
1 p.m. Club Baseball Reunion Game
Calling all Club Baseball Alumni! Join us for a reunion and slow-pitch softball game at Pioneer Park! All alumni are encouraged to head over and cheer them on.
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!
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.
6-9 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.
9-11 p.m. The After Party
For those staying on campus, there will be an alumni party. More details to come.

Sunday, June 7, 2026

Time Event
9-10:30 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.

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