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2026 True Blue Weekend Schedule

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Building Your True Blue Weekend Schedule

Choices abound during F&M's most exciting weekend of the year 鈥 from reunion class activities to Diplomat Athletic events to student performances and more. If you're having trouble narrowing down options, the icons below can help you easily identify activities that may align with your areas of interest. Unless noted, True Blue Weekend events are open to all alumni, students, families, and friends. 

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2026 True Blue Weekend Schedule

Friday, Oct. 23

9 am 鈥 6 pm | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center


8 am 鈥 4 pm | Open Classes 馃帗馃挋馃摎
Students may arrange with their professors for their parents to visit classes, or parents and alumni may obtain a schedule of available open classes at the information table at registration in the Lombardo Welcome Center. Please plan to arrive on time and to stay for the duration of the class.
NOTE: Space is Limited.

11:30 am 鈥 1 pm | Campus Lunch 
True Blue Weekend guests can enjoy lunch in the Benjamin 顶级国产视频 Dining Hall for $8.25 per person, payable at the door. Registration is requested. 
 

Noon 鈥 1 p.m. | ENE Lite Lunch: Student Summer Research Presentations 馃摎 
Earth and Environment (ENE) students will present on their summer research projects. Come join us for pizza and snacks and to learn about the great opportunities our students take part in.
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Noon 鈥 1:30 pm | Class of 1971, 1966, 1961, and 1956 Reunion Lunch 馃帀
Join fellow classmates and guests for a lunch in celebration of the members of the class of 1971, 1966, 1961, and 1956. There is no charge to attend but registration is required.
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Noon 鈥 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 馃専
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania鈥檚 Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground: Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art,

12:30 鈥 4:30 pm | Fall Student Research Fair 馃挋馃摎
A poster session featuring the research projects of F&M summer scholars conducted in close mentoring experiences with faculty from across the sciences, social sciences, humanities and the creative and performing arts.


12:30 鈥 4:30 pm | Summer Experience Fair: How F&M Students Spent Their Summer in 2026 馃挋馃摎
Featuring 50+ sophomore through senior students who will present on their summer internship, entrepreneurship, professional training, and research experiences, including what they did and learned, and how their summer experiences informed their ongoing academic interests and career pursuits.


2 鈥 3 pm | Nevonian Celebration and Induction Ceremony 馃帀
Join the celebration as we honor the 50th Reunion Class of 1976 and observe their induction into the Nevonian Society. Registration is requested.
Presentation Room,

2 鈥 3 pm | Quantitative & Science Center Open House 馃摎
Please stop by the new Q&SC home to say hello to former tutors and staff. We look forward to seeing you!
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5 鈥 7 pm | Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Ceremony 馃摚
Celebrate this year鈥檚 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and take part in the proud tradition of F&M Athletics! The following will be honored as the 44th class of inductees: Jay Baumgardner '73 (Football & Baseball), Steve Growney '82 (Men's Lacrosse), Tina Stathis Newman '89 (Women's Lacrosse), Paulette Cutruzzula Dreher '10 (Women's Lacrosse & Field Hockey), Nicole Morano '11 (Volleyball), Dave Rosenfeld '15 (Men's Soccer), Rick Durso '16 (Wrestling). Registration is requested.


6 鈥 9 pm | Class of 1976 - 50th Class Dinner 馃帀
Join fellow classmates and guests for a reception and dinner in celebration of the Class of 1976 50th reunion. Registration is required.


7 鈥 9 pm | Reunion Alumni Welcome Reception 馃帀  
Kick off your True Blue Weekend with an evening of celebration, connection and F&M spirit! Reunion Alumni are invited to gather at , a new community space just steps from campus, to reconnect with classmates, reminisce about favorite F&M memories and toast the weekend ahead. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and plenty of opportunity to catch up before a full weekend of True Blue festivities. Registration is required.
West Art,

8 鈥 9:30 pm | Choral Concert 馃帗馃挋
Music performed by The 顶级国产视频 & Marshall College Chorus and Chamber Singers.

Saturday, Oct. 24

8 am 鈥 6 pm | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center 


8:15 鈥 9:30 am | Parent Breakfast Briefing with the Center for Career & Professional Development 馃挋
Get a closer look at how The Center for Career & Professional Development empowers students to pursue fulfilling careers with courage and curiosity by joining us for a breakfast presentation. You'll discover how your child is being connected with internship opportunities, established alumni, hands-on experiences, hiring managers, and expert advice through our new Career Community model. Even if you've joined us in the past, we encourage you to grab some coffee with us and learn more about our unique approach to developing Diplomats into successful professionals. There is no charge to attend this breakfast event, but you are kindly asked to register in advance.                     
Booth Ferris, 2nd Floor,

8:30 鈥 9:30 am | ENE Geoscience Founders Society Board Meeting
Annual meeting for Geoscience Founders Society Board Members.
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8:30 鈥 10 am | The 15th Annual African American Alumni Council Sydney N. Bridgett '51 Award Breakfast 馃
Join members of the African American Alumni Council for a breakfast and ceremony honoring alumni of African descent for outstanding achievement in a chosen profession or endeavor. This year, the following alumni will receive the Sydney N. Bridgett 鈥51 Award: Kisha Bazelais '01, Frank Clyburn '86, Dexter Davenport '92, Lewis Myers '68, Rachel St. Louis '21, Jessica Tingling '10, and Gordon White '75.  Registration is required.  Sponsored by the Alumni Association Board.
Catering Suite,  

9 鈥 10 am | F&M Wrestling Open Practice  馃摚          
F&M wrestling alumni, families, and friends are invited to observe the 2026-2027 team practice. Enter the building through the doors connected to the Mayser Gymnasium parking lot located directly off of College Avenue.                                                                                                         
Wrestling Room (lower level),

9 鈥 10:30 am | Men's and Women's Squash Breakfast 馃摚
Come play squash, eat breakfast and meet current players, parents and alumni.
Squash Courts, Basement,

9:30 鈥 10:30 am | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Coffee Hour 馃摎          
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for coffee, pastries, and conversation!  Open to all; psychology, SPM, and BFB majors are especially encouraged to attend.
Druker Common,

9:30 鈥 10:30 am | ENE Geoscience Founders Society Student/Alumni Networking Breakfast馃摎          
Earth and Environment (ENE) and Geoscience students and alumni will meet casually to talk about career and graduate school opportunities in the environmental field. Please come join us for coffee and conversation, and to reconnect with friends and professors. We look forward to seeing you!              
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9:30 鈥 11 am | Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Meet and Greet 馃摎          
Drop by to enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat with faculty.
Atrium,

10 鈥 11:30 am | Government Department Coffee and Pastries 馃摎
The Department of Government will be having a gathering for government faculty and alumni with coffee and pastries on the first floor in the Harris Center. We look forward to seeing and chatting with alumni and friends!
Outdoor Patio (inclement weather location - Hard Living Room),  

10:45 鈥 11:45 am | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Roundtable Panel 馃摎
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for a discussion about post-graduation life after earning F&M degrees in psychology, cognitive science, or animal behavior. Open to all.                          
Druker Common,

11 am 鈥 Noon | The Tony Ross 鈥91 Black Arts, Culture & Entertainment Panel + Exhibition 馃馃専

Don鈥檛 miss this enlightening and inspiring panel discussion that will highlight the artistic, cultural, and creative endeavors of F&M鈥檚 Black alumni and seeks to normalize pathways and entry into the Arts & Entertainment industry with a Liberal Arts background. This program is named for Tony Ross, F&M Class of 1991 and founding member of the African American Alumni Council, in honor of his living legacy and indelible contributions to F&M, its alumni and students.

Panelists/organizers include Aviel Ayoung 鈥06, Intisar Hamilton 鈥06, Joaquim Hamilton 鈥06, Dr. Stephen Tyson Jr. 鈥07, Jessica Tingling 鈥10 and Oliver Tingling 鈥11

Prior to and following the panel, take time to view the artistic works created by these incredible alumni, on display in Stahr Auditorium.
Stahr Auditorium,

11 am
鈥 12:30 pm | F&M Wrestling Kickoff Meeting 馃摚
Join the F&M Wrestling team along with friends and family, as we introduce the 2026-2027 team, recap the historic success of the previous season, and discuss the upcoming season. We will also be honoring and hearing from Hall of Fame Inductee and All-American Rick Durso '16. Lunch is $8.25 per person, payable at the door. After grabbing lunch, guests should bring it to the Catering Suite in the back right corner of the Dining Hall. If you won鈥檛 be eating, notify the staff at the front of the Dining Hall and enter the Catering Suite around 11 am. Please RSVP by contacting Coach Borja at sborja@fandm.edu if you are planning to attend.
Catering Suite,   

Noon 鈥 3 pm | F&Mily Fest, Reunion Gatherings & Reunion Class Photos 馃帗馃挋 
Alumni, students, parents and families, faculty, and staff are all welcome at the True Blue Weekend F&Mily Fest! This F&M community celebration features family-friendly activities, live music from student bands, sweet treats, and local beverages. There will be a number of local food trucks on site featuring a variety of delicious cuisines.

PLEASE NOTE: Food truck and alcohol pricing is a la carte. Some trucks may only accept cash/Venmo while others take credit cards and various forms of mobile payment. 

There is no charge to attend F&Mily Fest and registration is not required.

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F&Mily Fest: For Reunion Classes! 馃帀

All classes ending in 1 or 6 are invited to gather under the Reunion Tents to reconnect with classmates during F&Mily Fest. Look for class year signage and join your class for a group picture. Please gather with your class 10 minutes prior to the scheduled photo time.

Class Photo Schedule:

12:15 p.m. | Class of 2021 鈥 5th Reunion
12:25 p.m. | Class of 2016 鈥 10th Reunion
12:35 p.m. | Class of 2011 鈥 15th Reunion
12:45 p.m. | Class of 2006 鈥 20th Reunion
12:55 p.m. | Class of 2001 鈥 25th Reunion
1:05 p.m. | Class of 1996 鈥 30th Reunion
1:15 p.m. | Class of 1991 鈥 35th Reunion
1:25 p.m. | Class of 1986 鈥 40th Reunion
1:35 p.m. | Class of 1981 鈥 45th Reunion
1:45 p.m. | Class of 1976 鈥 50th Reunion
1:55 p.m. | Nevonians (Class of 1976 and older)

Noon 鈥 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 馃専
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania鈥檚 Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground: Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art,

1 pm | Football: F&M vs. Ursinus 馃摚


1 pm | Volleyball: F&M vs. Washington College 馃摚

3 鈥 4:30 pm | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Symposium 馃摎         
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for brief presentations about the work they have been doing since leaving F&M. Open to all.
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3 鈥 5 pm | Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Alumni Gathering 馃
The Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Association & Alpha Phi Alumni invite you to our 4th annual Alumni Mixer! Find some letters if you still have (and fit into them) and reminisce over snacks and beverages. Registration is requested.
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5 鈥 6:30 pm | The Lancaster Vice History Tour led by Professor Alison Kibler
Around 1900, Lancaster was known as a "wide-open" city where police and officials tolerated and even encouraged vice (prostitution, gambling, drinking). In response, prominent citizens formed the Law and Order Society to force the city to clean up vice. Did this campaign succeed? Take this walking tour of downtown Lancaster to find out! This content is recommended for adults 18+. Space is limited and registration is required.
Tour leaves from the Lancaster City Welcome Center,

6 鈥 9 pm
 | Tribute Celebration 鈥 by invitation

Sunday, Oct. 25

9 鈥 11 am | Campus Breakfast 
True Blue Weekend guests can enjoy breakfast in the Benjamin 顶级国产视频 Dining Hall for $8.25 per person, payable at the door. Registration is requested.
 

10 am 鈥 Noon | Athletics Achievement Celebration 馃摚馃帗馃挋
Director of Athletics & Recreation Lauren Packer Webster will lead recognition of 2025-2026 athletic teams and individuals who reached a milestone achievement in their divisional sport through the NCAA. Registration is requested. 


Noon 鈥 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 馃専
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania鈥檚 Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground: Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art,

Events will be added to the schedule throughout the summer.

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