Reunions

Affinity Reunions | Class-based Reunions

Looking to plan a reunion but aren't sure where to start? Let us help. The GAA welcomes the opportunity to assist alumni from a particular group (affinity reunion) or specific class (class-based reunion), reconnect with one another through various alumni reunions. Reunion events have been as simple as a cocktail reception to a weeklong schedule of events. Our affinity and class-based reunions reinforce the mission of the GAA, to keep alumni involved with and informed about their University.

What is an affinity reunion?
Affinity reunions are gatherings of alumni based on their involvement in or allegiance to a particular group, experience or common connection (i.e. sororities, fraternities, band, etc.).  An affinity reunion can generally take place anytime during the year, although several affinities take place during RAMpage/Homecoming weekend. 

Upcoming affinity reunions:

November 6-8, 2009
Alumni Band Reunion
Black Alumni Reunion 
Class of 1979
Class of 1984
Class of 1989
Class of 1994
Class of 1999
Class of 2004
Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity 
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Newman Center Family Homecoming
Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority | 1973 - 90
The Daily Tar Heel Staff Reunion
Women's Lacrosse 15th Anniversary Reunion

March 19-20, 2010
American Indian Reunion
UNC Crew 40th Anniversary

April 10-11, 2010
Latino Alumni Reunion

View a list of past affinity reunions. 

If you are interested in planning an affinity reunion, send an e-mail or call Tanea Pettis ’95 at (919) 843-9694. 

What is a class-based reunion?

Class-based reunions are gatherings of alumni based on their graduation year (i.e. class of 2001, class of 1956, etc.). Classes celebrating their 40th, 45th, 50th or older reunion will hold their celebration during a traditional Reunion Weekend held in conjunction with Commencement Weekend each spring. The GAA also will assist classes wishing to celebrate milestone reunions anywhere from the fifth reunion to the 35th reunion, most likely scheduling those celebrations in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend in the fall.

What makes a class reunion a reality and subsequently successful?
The level of alumni volunteer involvement is the critical factor for any reunion. Each year, the GAA contacts class leaders and past reunion chairs to assess their interest, and on most occasions a broad solicitation for classmate involvement is conducted. While the GAA can assist with logistical arrangements for social and enrichment programs, a positive class-based reunion experience can be achieved only with sufficient interest and leadership from classmates themselves. Contact the GAA if you wish to know more about efforts to organize a reunion for your class, and please consider volunteering yourself and leading others to match your enthusiasm. You may e-mail us with your level of interest at reunions@unc.edu.


Class reunions: 

Homecoming/RAMpage 2009 | November 6-8
Celebrating anniversary milestones for the classes of 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004.  General Homecoming/RAMpage event information. 

Reunion Weekend 2010 | May 7-9
Classes of 1960, 1965, 1970 and the Old Students Club (including milestone events for the classes of 1950 and 1955).


View photos from Spring Reunion Weekend 2009

Listen to some of the enrichment lectures presented

If you are interested in planning a class-based reunion, send an e-mail or call Linda Rainey '95 (MA) at (919) 962-3576.
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