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THE DIRTY THIRTY REUNION
30th REUNION SCHEDULE
All events/activities subject to change. (D) indicates College-sponsored activities
Thursday, June 18
Day and Night at Moosilauke (D)
Registration for a day and overnight at Moosilauke Ravine Lodge is handled directly with Moosilauke. Please plan to return to campus no later than Friday at 12:00 p.m. for our Class Lunch.
12–9 p.m. Check In (D)
Check in with the Alumni Office and ORL to get your room key and class schwag. Maynard Street Tent
8–11 p.m. Dirty Movie Double Feature
Drop in to visit with classmates and their families as we watch classic movies with “Dirty” in the title. Class Tent
Friday, June 19
8 a.m.–10 p.m. Check In (D)
Blunt Alumni Center
Breakfast on Your Own
Breakfast is available at several locations in Hanover and surrounding areas. You can also purchase a buffet breakfast in the Class of 1953 Commons (a.ka. Food Court).
12–1 p.m. Class Lunch
Children (ages 5-17) registered for youth programs will eat lunch at a separate site with their cohort. If classmates would like to bring their children to the class lunch, please indicate so on your registration. Class Tent
1:30–3:30 p.m. Afternoon at the River
Ledyard Canoe Club
1–4:15 p.m. Navigating College Admissions & Financial Aid (D)
Location TBD
1–4:30 p.m. Baker Bell Tower Open (D)
Free tickets will be distributed in numbered groups of ten and will be available next to the Baker Library information desk one hour before the first tour. Groups will take the tour in order of their group number. Each tour will take approximately 20 minutes to ascend, take in the beautiful views, and descend. Each person must be able to navigate many steep steps and a ladder on their own. Baker Library
2–3:30 p.m. Bartlett Tower Open (D)
Climb the 86 steps to the top of this iconic 71 foot-tall stone structure built in the 1800s. The view from this vantage point features long views down the Connecticut River Valley all the way to Mt. Ascutney. Bartlett Tower
3:30–4:30 p.m. Back to Class: Hopkins Center for the Arts (D)
Location TBD
4–5:30 p.m. Centennial Circle Gathering (D)
Invitation only. Location TBD
4:45–6 p.m. Dartmouth Arts Now Reception (D)
Location TBD
5–6 p.m. Professional School Receptions (D)
Thayer School of Engineering &Tuck School of Business
5–6 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Fellowship (D)
Location TBD
6–9 p.m. Class Reception & Dinner
Children (ages 5-17) registered for the youth programs will be provided dinner with their cohort at a separate site. If classmates would like to bring their children to the class dinner instead, please indicate on your registration. Class Tent
9–11 p.m. “Dirty Dancing” Class Party
No dance lifts allowed, people. We’re too old for that now. Class Tent
9:30–10 p.m. Salty Dog Rag Class
Class Tent
Saturday, June 20
7:30–8:30 a.m. Pine Park Run
Walkers Welcome! Join classmates Helene Sisti and Brian Barry on a fun run/walk around campus! Meet at the Class Tent
8 a.m.–10 p.m. Check in (D)
Blunt Alumni Center
8–10 a.m. Lou’s Breakfast
All registered classmates, children, and guests are welcome. Class Tent
9 a.m. Class Meeting
Class Tent
9–10 a.m. Dartmouth DGALA Reunion Breakfast (D)
Location TBD
9–10 a.m. Women of Dartmouth Breakfast (D)
Location TBD
10:30–11:30 a.m. A Conversation with President Sian Leah Beilock (D)
Location TBD
12–1:30 p.m. Community Lunch (D)
This is a family event welcoming all registered classmates, children, and guests. Dartmouth Green
1:30–3:30 p.m. Athletic Open Houses (D)
Various Locations
1:30–3:30 p.m. Afternoon on the Green (D)
Spend an afternoon frolicking on the Green with an inflatable obstacle course, games, music and ice cream. Stay for as long as you’d like; there’s fun to be found for everyone! Dartmouth Green
1:30–2:30 p.m. Affiliated Group Reception (D)
Please join Dartmouth alumni, family, and friends from Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association (BADA), Dartmouth Asian Pacific American Alumni Association (DAPAAA), Dartmouth Association of Latino Alumni (DALA), Dartmouth Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni/ae Association (DGALA), Native American Alumni Association of Dartmouth (NAAAD), and Women of Dartmouth, and Dartmouth faculty and staff for a special reception. Irving Atrium
1:30–3 p.m. Bartlett Tower Open (D)
Climb the 86 steps to the top of this iconic 71 foot-tall stone structure built in the 1800s. The view from this vantage point features long vistas down the Connecticut River Valley all the way to Mt. Ascutney. Bartlett Tower
1:30–3:30 p.m. Baker Bell Tower Open (D)
Free tickets will be distributed in numbered groups of ten and will be available next to the Baker Library information desk one hour before the first tour. Groups will take the tour in order of their group number. Each tour will take approximately 20 minutes to ascend, take in the beautiful views, and descend. Each person must be able to navigate many steep steps and a ladder on their own. Baker Library
2–3 p.m. Class Memorial Service
Rollins Chapel
2:30–4:30 p.m. Espresso Dave’sCoffee Cart
It's getting kind of late, maybe stick to a single shot, Big Guy, with extra whip. Class Tent
3–4:30 p.m. Class Bingo, Bunco & Other Games
Walkers and sock garters optional. Class Tent
5–6 p.m. 1769 & Bartlett Tower Societies Reception (D)
A celebration of generosity for members of the 1769 and Bartlett Tower Societies. By invitation only.
5–6 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Fellowship (D)
Location TBD
6–8:45 p.m. Class of 1996 Reception & Dinner
This event is adults only. Children (ages 5-17) registered for youth programs will eat dinner at a separate site with their cohort. Baker Lawn (tentative)
6:30 p.m Class Photo
Are you a front row kinda of alumni or a back of the crowd one? Location TBD
9–11p.m. ’90s Themed Class Party
Get your flannel shirts and bodysuits out, folks! It‘s time to party like it’s before 1999. Class Tent
Sunday, June 21
8–10 a.m. Lou’s Breakfast
All registered classmates, children, and guests are welcome. Class Tent
By 12 p.m. Residence Hall Checkout
See you in 2031!
THE SWAG STORE IS
ALMOST OPEN!
As part of our Dirty Thirty Reunion celebration, the Class of '96 is offering class-branded merchandise for purchase for a limited time. (Not the bear. The bear was just my wishful thinking.-on2)
Classmates attending Reunion should receive a coupon code to be used towards a purchase in their registration confirmation email. For questions about this or our Dirty Thirty Reunion, reach out to our Reunion Chair, Kimberly Koontz Haring.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What about accommodations?
Accommodations are not included in the registration fee. Limited on-campus housing will be available for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights only—on a first come, first served basis. On-campus housing is $70 per night, per person. Housing priority is granted to applications submitted during the Reunion Early Bird Registration period, March 3 - April 6, 2026.
Applications received after the applicable Early Bird deadline will automatically be placed on a waitlist and assigned housing based on the date and time the application was received. Additionally, all applications received after the priority deadline will incur a $10 late fee. NOTE: Submission of a housing application by the Early Bird deadline DOES NOT guarantee a housing assignment. ALL HOUSING IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY.
For more detailed information about on-campus housing, please visit the Dartmouth’s Reunion Website. While we think staying in the residence halls is a lot of fun, we understand if you need different accommodations. We encourage you to make a hotel reservation as soon as possible. Neither Dartmouth nor our class has held hotel blocks (at the Hanover Inn or elsewhere) for Reunions.
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Don’t forget to also check out Airbnb, Vrbo, Quechee Lakes rentals, Eastman Lake rentals, and bed-and-breakfasts.
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Alternative area lodging options can be found through our local area chambers of commerce.
This information is intended to serve as a guide to many area accommodations and does not represent a recommendation by Dartmouth of the Class of 1996.
Q: What about parking?
Dartmouth College parking guidelines are in effect Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–5 p.m. During that time, valid permits are required to park in all campus lots except Dewey Lot. Dewey Lot is located at the north end of campus near the Geisel School of Medicine. Alumni Relations and Dartmouth College are not responsible for any tickets incurred.
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"No Parking" signs are posted around campus and are expected to be adhered to for safety reasons.
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Town of Hanover parking meters are in effect during Reunion; it is possible to get a ticket if not adhering to parking regulations. You can download the ParkMobile app to pay for parking around Hanover.
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There is no scheduled transportation between area hotels and campus.
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Taxis and rideshare services are not readily available in the Upper Valley, so please plan accordingly.
Q: How should I make my dietary restrictions/allergies known?
While we are committed to making our meals safe and tasty experiences and will do our best to work with our caterers to accommodate all dietary restrictions, we are not able to guarantee specific requests. Please contact Reunion Food Chair, Suzanne Leonard to discuss your needs, particularly food allergies. Please note we cannot guarantee that food is produced in a nut-free facility and are unable to restrict what foods may be brought on campus by other guests.
Q: Can I bring my kids?
Reunion Kids programming, offered for teens (13-17 years) and juniors (6-12 years), is operated by the Hulbert Outdoor Center, part of the Aloha Foundation Camps. Led by Program Director Jen Adams and her staff, with support from Dartmouth students, Hulbert provides engaging, age-appropriate activities, such as field games, arts and crafts, board games, and optional trips to the Montshire Museum of Science and the Dartmouth swimming pool. Hulbert has extensive experience working with K-12 students across New England and is excited to partner with Dartmouth College for Reunion Weekend.
Children registered for Reunion are automatically enrolled in the program Included meals: Friday lunch and dinner and Saturday lunch and dinner. Saturday and Sunday breakfast will be provided by the class in our Class Tent.
For more details about the Reunion Kids program, please see Dartmouth’s Reunion Website.
Q: Who can help with an accessibility request?
Dartmouth is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, and activities are accessible to all. Disability-related accommodations are delivered through a network of established programs and offices that extend to alumni and their guests. Accommodation needs and inquiries about accessibility assistance are welcome. Begin your inquiry with outreach to Reunion Chair Kimberly Koontz Haring and she will collaborate with you, Alumni Relations, and the College’s Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity.
Q: Where will we hang out on campus?
Our Reunion tent and headquarters will be located northeast of Baker-Barry Library. Events will be happening in our tent and around campus. A list of these locations will be available at our Reunion Headquarters, as well as on our Reunion Schedule.
Q: Who is coming?
Weekly updates will be made to the registration list posted on Dartmouth’s Reunion page. Click the “Who’s Coming?” button to search for friends. If they’re not there, send them the link to our reunion page Dartmouth1996.org/30YearReunion so they can register.
Q: Can I come for only part of the reunion?
Our reunion includes festivities starting on Thursday evening through Sunday breakfast. If you are unable to join for Thursday and Friday activities, we have provided the option of a “Saturday Only” registration. Registrants for “Saturday Only” will not have access to our reunion activities, bars, and meals until Saturday morning breakfast. Those who register for the full weekend are welcome to arrive late or depart early, but we will be unable to refund registration fees based on that late arrival or early departure.
Q: What is the refund policy?
Refunds will be managed by the Alumni Help Desk (603-646-3202) until May 18. After May 18 you must contact Class Treasurer Shervyn von Hoerl. Requests for refunds after May 18 are not guaranteed. If you've already registered but need to add a guest or make changes, use the link in your confirmation email to update your registration.
Q: When is the next one?
Our 35th will be held in Hanover in June 2031.