Reunion Schedule
Mark your calendars for Reunion 2026!
Keep checking back as we update the schedule!
| Reunion 2026 At-A-Glance (as of 10/1/25) | ||||
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| THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2026 | ||||
| TIME | EVENT | DETAILS | LOCATION | COST (if applicable) |
| All Day | ECHO Ticket Discounts! | Planning your visit to Burlington during St. Mike’s Reunion Weekend? Make sure to stop by ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain—an interactive science and nature museum right on the waterfront! Explore engaging exhibits about the Lake Champlain Basin, get up close with live animals, and dive into hands-on activities perfect for all ages. As a special treat, mention “St. Mike’s Reunion” at the front desk and receive $2 off each ticket. It’s a great way to spend time with classmates, family, or future Purple Knights! | ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain 1 College St, Burlington | |
| 4:00 p.m. | Golden Knights Mass – Celebrating the newest Golden Knights, Class of 1976 | Celebrate Mass dedicated to our newest Golden Knights, the Class of 1976. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel | |
| 5:00 p.m. | Class of 1976 Photo | Class photo of our newest Golden Knights, the Class of 1976. | Chapel Steps | |
| 5:15 – 6:00 p.m. | Golden Knight Cocktail Reception | Cocktails for our Golden Knights, celebrating the newest Golden Knights, the Class of 1976. | Dion Student Center, 3rd floor – Archway Lounge | |
| 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. | Golden Knight Dinner | Join us as we induct the Class of 1976 into the ranks of our Golden Knights, and celebrate all of our Golden Knights. | Dion Student Center – 3rd floor – Roy Room | |
| FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2026 | ||||
| All Day | ECHO Ticket Discounts! | Planning your visit to Burlington during St. Mike’s Reunion Weekend? Make sure to stop by ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain—an interactive science and nature museum right on the waterfront! Explore engaging exhibits about the Lake Champlain Basin, get up close with live animals, and dive into hands-on activities perfect for all ages. As a special treat, mention “St. Mike’s Reunion” at the front desk and receive $2 off each ticket. It’s a great way to spend time with classmates, family, or future Purple Knights! | ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain 1 College St, Burlington | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Welcome Table! | Come say hi to your Alumni Engagement team, get your event questions answered and pick up a weekend schedule. | Alliot Student Center | |
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Store Open | Visit the bookstore and enjoy 20% off! | Alliot Student Center | |
| 10:00 a.m. start TBC | Purple Knight Golf Outing | Event details coming soon. | Williston Golf Club, Williston VT | SS |
| 2:30 p.m. start TBC | Special Olympics Unified Basketball Game | Tarrant Courts | FREE | |
| 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Leadership Reception | This event is invitation only. | Hoehl Welcome Center | Invite Only |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Class Specific Celebrations: | |||
| 6:00 p.m. Boarding 6:30 p.m. Departure | Class of 1976 | Join the Class of 1976 in celebrating their new status as Golden Knights on a Spirit of Ethan Allen Cruise! (6pm boarding, 6:30pm departure) Prior to the cruise, join them at the ECHO Center to learn more about Lake Champlain. You can purchase tickets at www.echovermont.org | Spirit of Ethan Allen 1 College Street, Burlington, VT 05401 | $85/pp, buy your tickets here! Must register/pay by May 28th. |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996 | Celebrate with the Classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, and 2001! Alumnus Craig Mitchell will be DJing live from the second-floor radio station, with bars on both floors, lots of food, ping-pong, pool, popcorn, and a photo booth throughout the space. | Dion Family Student Center, 2nd and 3rd floors | $$ |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Class of 2001 | Class of 2001—welcome to the Silver Knights! Join fellow classmates for a two‑floor celebration with live DJing by alumnus Craig Mitchell, bars on both floors, lots of food, and games, popcorn, and a photo booth throughout the space. | Roy Room, Dion Family Student Center | $$ |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Classes of 2006, 2011 and 2016 | Members of the Classes of 2006, 2011, and 2016 are invited to gather for a happy hour at Switchback Brewing Company. Reconnect with friends, meet fellow alumni, and enjoy a casual start to the festivities. | Switchback Brewing, Burlington VT | $$ |
| 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Class of 2021 | Class of 2021—join your classmates for a casual happy hour at Three Needs in Burlington. Enjoy drinks, reconnect with friends, and grab pizza from the Pizza Cube while you kick off the celebration. | Three Needs, Burlington VT | $$ |
| SATURDAY JUNE 6, 2026 | ||||
| All Day | ECHO Ticket Discounts! | Planning your visit to Burlington during St. Mike’s Reunion Weekend? Make sure to stop by ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain—an interactive science and nature museum right on the waterfront! Explore engaging exhibits about the Lake Champlain Basin, get up close with live animals, and dive into hands-on activities perfect for all ages. As a special treat, mention “St. Mike’s Reunion” at the front desk and receive $2 off each ticket. It’s a great way to spend time with classmates, family, or future Purple Knights! | ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain 1 College St, Burlington | |
| 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Welcome Table! | Let us know you’re here, get your event questions answered and pick up a weekend schedule. | Alliot Student Center | |
| 8:30 a.m. | Purple Knight Fun Run/ Walk | Participate in a 5k walk/ run around campus. | Ross Sports Center Entrance | FREE |
| 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Campus Store Open | Visit the bookstore and enjoy 20% off! | Alliot Student Center | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Purple & Gold Celebration Lunch | Join us for a lunch honoring our Alumni of the Year award recipients and the contributions of our Reunion classes. | Under the tent on the 300s field | $$ |
| 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | A Farewell to Physics | As the physics major is ending after too many years to count, the SMC physics graduates are invited to meet during the 2026 Reunion to celebrate how the physics program gave them the critical tools that allowed them to succeed in their present careers. Participants are invited to give short presentations about their career paths since graduation. | Farrell Room, 3rd floor of St. Ed’s | FREE |
| 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Friends of Bill | For those seeking support during the weekend this meeting time and space has been set aside. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel – Upper Room | |
| 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. TBC | Special Olympics Awards Ceremony and Bocce/Cornhole Games | Durick Lawn | ||
| 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Class of 1986 Gathering | Gather together to celebrate our 40th Reunion, hosted by Fr. Brian Cummings ’86! | Nicolle Hall | RSVP here! |
| 5:30 – 9:00 p.m. | P-Knight Party | Food trucks, Vermont craft beer, music, lawn games and much more! A signature event of Reunion weekend! | 300s field and tent | $$ |
| 11:00 p.m. | Late Knight Grill | For those looking for a late knight snack, Residence Life will be serving up chicken patties and more! | 300s field | FREE |
| SUNDAY JUNE 7, 2026 | ||||
| All Day | ECHO Ticket Discounts! | Planning your visit to Burlington during St. Mike’s Reunion Weekend? Make sure to stop by ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain—an interactive science and nature museum right on the waterfront! Explore engaging exhibits about the Lake Champlain Basin, get up close with live animals, and dive into hands-on activities perfect for all ages. As a special treat, mention “St. Mike’s Reunion” at the front desk and receive $2 off each ticket. It’s a great way to spend time with classmates, family, or future Purple Knights! | ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain 1 College St, Burlington | |
| 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. | Campus Store Open | Visit the bookstore and enjoy 20% off! | Alliot Student Center | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast | Enjoy a delicious continental breakfast on us! Then head to Mass to close out the weekend. | Alliot, Green Mountain Dining Hall | FREE |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Mass | Join us for Sunday Mass as we gather in prayer and community. This year’s liturgy will include a special remembrance of our deceased classmates, highlighted by a dedicated Prayer of the Faithful offered in their honor. It is a meaningful moment for all of us to pause, reflect, and celebrate the lives that have touched our own. | Chapel of Saint Michael the Archangel | |