Schedule
Registration for Alumni Weekend includes access to all scheduled events, including tours and sessions, plus meals and drinks! When you sign up, the weekend is all inclusive. We handle the fun, food, and more!
This year's schedule outline is below. Please note that this outline is preliminary and subject to change. We’ll be making updates as programs, sessions, and event details are confirmed. Check back for the most up-to-date information.
Tours and seminars have set times with staff or student facilitators, while open houses are casual come and go opportunities.
Attire for the weekend is Hokie casual, unless otherwise noted. We encourage all guests to wear comfortable shoes, as event locations can vary and may involve walking across campus.
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact us at reunion@vt.edu so we can assist with your needs.
An information table and check-in will be available for all guests at the Holtzman Alumni Center starting Wednesday, June 3.
Thursday, June 4
- 8:30-10 a.m. Cornerstone and 50th breakfast with colleges (Commonwealth, Squires)
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Museum Open House (Corps Leadership and Military Science Building, CLMS)
- 10:15 a.m.-noon Morning speaker sessions and behind-the-scenes tour
- 10:15-11 a.m. State of the Corps with Major General Seely, Commandant of Cadets (Corps Leadership and Military Science Building, CLMS)
- 10:15-11 a.m. Virginia Tech Made: The Center for Advanced Manufacturing (101, Newman Library)
- 10:15-11 a.m. Why Plants Matter: The Hidden Interactions Shaping Our Ecosystems (305, Squires)
- 11:15 a.m.-noon Tour of the Upper Quad
- Start outside of Corps Leadership and Military Science Building to Alumni Mall near Squires
- 11:15 a.m.-noon Life as a VTCSOM Student (101, Newman Library)
- 11:15 a.m.-noon University Archives Open House (Newman Library)
- 12:30-1:45 p.m. Cornerstone and 50th lunch (Commonwealth, Squires)
- 2-5 p.m. Afternoon speaker sessions and tours
- 2-3 p.m. Screening and Q&A: Resolved to Live and Die: The Revolutionary Roots of Southwest Virginia (The Lyric)
- 3:30 p.m. Student Led ADA Campus Walking Tour (Squires)
- Start outside of Squires Student Center on Alumni Mall to the Holtzman Alumni Center
- 5-7 p.m. Summer Gallery Opening Reception (Center for the Arts)
- 6-9:30 p.m. Cornerstone Alumni and 50th Reunion Induction Banquet
- Semi-formal/cocktail attire
- Semi-formal/cocktail attire
- 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Museum Open House (Corps Leadership and Military Science Building, CLMS)
- 2-5 p.m. Afternoon speaker sessions and tours
- 2-3 p.m. Screening and Q&A: Resolved to Live and Die: The Revolutionary Roots of Southwest Virginia (The Lyric)
- 3:30 p.m. Student Led ADA Campus Walking Tour (Squires)
- Meet outside of Squires Student Center on Alumni Mall.
- 5-7 p.m. Summer Gallery Opening Reception (Center for the Arts)
Friday, June 5
- 8-9:30 a.m. Breakfast in our newest dining center (Perry Place at Hitt Hall)
- 9:30-11:15 a.m. Morning tours and open houses (New Classroom Building, NCB)
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. Admissions: What You Need to Know About Getting into Virginia Tech Now
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. Ut Prosim in Action: Practical Leadership the Hokie Way
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. Supporting Hokies: Addressing Food Insecurity at Virginia Tech
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. From Studio to Site: How FutureHAUS is Driving Housing Innovation
- 9:30-10:15 a.m. Supporting the Whole Veterinary Community: The Role of a Clinical Veterinary Social Worker
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. Rewiring Memory: How Biology and Technology Are Transforming the Aging Brain
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. Building AI the Hokie Way: Practical, Purpose-Driven, Results-Focused
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tech for Humanity
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. 60th Anniversary of Virginia Tech's First Black Female Students Speaker Session
- 10:30-11:15 a.m. Supply, Demand, and the Future of Data Centers
- 11:30 a.m. Student Led Campus Walking Tour (New Classroom Building)
- New Classroom Building to D2
- 11:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Lunch at D2
- A Conversation with Colleges at Virginia Tech (D2)
- Virginia Tech Stories: 40th Anniversary of Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Edition (D2)
- 1:30-3 p.m. Afternoon tours and open houses
- 1:30-5 p.m. Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Museum Open House (CLMS)
- 1:30-3 p.m. Discovery Lab Open House (Undergraduate Science Lab Building)
- 1:30-3 p.m. Black Cultural Center Open House and Faculty/Staff Meet and Greet (Black Cultural Center)
- 1:30-3 p.m. Museum of Geosciences Open House (Derring Hall)
- 1:30-3 p.m. D-Day Remembrance and Exhibit Opening at the VTCC Museum (CLMS)
- 1:30-3 p.m. Therapeutic Ultrasound and Non-invasive Therapies Laboratory (Kelly Hall)
- 2-3 p.m. Fossil Unpacking Party with Geosciences (Derring Hall)
- 2:30 p.m. Student Led Campus Walking Tour
- D2 to Holtzman Alumni Center
- 3-6 p.m. Taste of Virginia Food, Wine, and Beer Festival. Featuring food and drink from across the commonwealth. (Holtzman Alumni Center, lawn and terrace)
- Bug Zoo with the Department of Entomology
- Taste, Learn, and Discover Blue Catfish
- College of Science Experiments
- Geography Guest Mapping & Gathering Space
- VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning & Omicron Delta Kappa Tent
- Special gathering areas for our Organization and Community Partners
- 6-8 p.m. Young Alumni Happy Hour (Sharkey's Rooftop)
- Classes 2016-2026
- 6-8 p.m. Class of 1976 50th Reunion Celebration (Data and Decision Sciences Building )
- 6-8 p.m. Human Nutrition Foods and Exercise Showcase and Tour (Wallace Hall)
- 7-11 p.m. 40th Anniversary of Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Gala (War Memorial)
- Semi-formal/cocktail attire
- 8-10 p.m. Asian American Student Union (AASU) 30th Anniversary Celebration (Hefun)
- 8-midnight Downtown Takeover. Enjoy some of Blacksburg's hit watering holes. (Included appetizers at Hokie House and Top of the Stairs)
- 8:30 p.m. Trivia hosted by the Class of 2016 (Rivermill Bar and Grill)
Saturday, June 6
- 9-9:30 a.m. Informal Remembrance Gathering at the April 16 Memorial (April 16 Memorial, Drillfield)
- 9-9:30 a.m. Class of 1976 and Cornerstone Alumni Remembrance Service (War Memorial Chapel)
- 9-10:45 a.m. Morning tours and open houses
- 9:30-10:45 a.m. Coffee and Community (First Floor Lobby, Squires)
- 9-10:15 a.m. Quantum Center Open House (ICTAS II on Washington Street, 1075 Life Science Circle, Blacksburg, VA)
- 9-10:15 a.m. Virtual Reality Bringing Ancient Egypt to Life Open House (Sandbox, Center for the Arts)
- 9-10:15 a.m. University Archives Open House (Newman Library)
- 9-10:15 a.m. Discover The Arts in (un)Expected Places with the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (Creativity and Innovation District)
- 9-10:45 a.m. School of Communication Multimedia Center Tour (Center for the Arts)
- 9-10:45 a.m. Tour of Upper Quad (Lane Hall steps)
- Meet at the front steps of Lane Hall
Check back soon for more details!
- 11-11:45 a.m. Presidential Town Hall (Center for the Arts)
- 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Museum Open House (Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Museum, CLMS)
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Ag Quad Lawn)
- College of Natural Resources and Environment (Ag Quad Lawn)
- Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine (Ag Quad Lawn)
- College of Architecture, Arts, and Design (Cowgill Hall Lawn)
- College of Engineering (Commonwealth Ballroom, Squires)
- College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences (Owens)
- College of Science (Data and Decision Sciences Building)
- Pamplin College of Business (The Inn at Virginia Tech)
- 2-4 p.m. Afternoon tours and open houses
- 2-3 p.m. Innovation in Action: Tour the School of Design’s Technology Labs and Maker Spaces (Cowgill Hall)
- 2-4 p.m. Open House and Alumni Stroll-Off at the National Pan-Hellenic Council House (NPHC House, Oak Lane)
- 2-4 p.m. APIDA + Center Open House (APIDA + Center, Squires)
- 2-4 p.m. Food Sciences and Technology: Student Brewing Project Showcase (Human and Agricultural Biosciences Building)
- 2-4 p.m. Pride Center Open House (Pride Center, Squires)
- 2-4 p.m. Veterinary Teaching Hospital Tours (Vet Med Hospital)
- 3-5 p.m. Kids Activities
- 3-3:45 p.m. Book Reading with Author Hannah Bishop (Robbins, '14): Girls Can Drive Tractors! (Breakzone, Squires)
- 6:30-9 p.m. Dinner on the Drillfield (Drillfield)
- 6:30-9 p.m. 4-H Mobile Learning Lab (Drillfield)
- 8:30-10:30 p.m. Band Party (Drillfield)
- 10 p.m.-1 a.m. 40th Anniversary of Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Late Night Event (Holtzman Alumni Center)
Sunday, June 7
- Time TBD Farewell Breakfast with Athletics
- 10-11 a.m. 40th Anniversary of Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Non-Denominational Spiritual Service (Latham Ballroom, The Inn)
- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 40th Anniversary of Black Alumni Reunion (BAR) Closing Brunch (Latham Ballroom, The Inn)
