Alumni Weekend Schedule

Thursday, April 30

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Student Impact Luncheon *for scholarship and student support donors*
This lunch will honor our scholarship donors, student support donors, and student recipients. Enjoy lunch with President Nembhard as we celebrate the generosity of our donors and the remarkable accomplishments of our students.

Friday, May 1

8 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
Check In and Nametag Pick Up (Thomas Garrett Plaza)
If you’ve already registered, pick up your nametag, an updated schedule of events and other materials. If you have not registered, stop by On-Site Registration to complete registration. If you need to add any meals after arriving, On-site Registration can help you out.

8–11 a.m.
Continental Breakfast (Festival Tent)
Welcome! Start your morning by reconnecting with fellow alumni over a continental breakfast as you fuel up for the day’s activities.

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
AABOG Table (Festival Tent)
Connect with your Alumni Association Board of Governors (AABOG) to hear updates about the college and grab some limited-edition swag to represent your alma mater. Supply is finite, so come get it early!

10 a.m. – noon 
Planned Giving Lounge (Kingston Courtyard)
Planned giving is one of the most meaningful ways to shape Harvey Mudd’s future—and the possibilities may surprise you. Stop by to enjoy light refreshments and learn how your generosity can create a lasting impact at Harvey Mudd. At this informal “drop-in” reception, meet Steve Tanenbaum, bring your questions, receive free information, and learn how you can make a difference at Harvey Mudd College.

10:30–11:30 a.m.
Humanities, Social Sciences, and the Arts Reception (North Terrace, Shanahan Center)
Join Chair Darryl Wright and the HSA faculty for casual conversation and refreshments. Revisit your favorite non-STEM subjects, see what the department is exploring today, and enjoy time with the faculty who helped shape your Mudd experience. Remarks from Department Chair Darryl Wright around 11 a.m.

11 a.m. – noon 
Game of Democracy Student Exhibit (Sprague Gallery, Shanahan Center)
Join students taking a new course “The Game of Democracy: Art, Engineering, Chance, Choice, and Civic Life” as they give a tour of their final projects in the Sprague Gallery. The exhibit will feature student-created “devices of democracy,” which are cross-disciplinary installations, tools, or systems designed to foster more just civic processes. 

noon–1 p.m. 
Lunch with Faculty $ (Liquidambar Mall Tent)
Join us in the Liquidambar Mall Tent for a casual lunch where you can sit down with your former professors and current department heads. We’ve organized the tables by major so you can easily find your departments, catch up with faculty, and see how HMC has evolved since you walked the stage.

1–3 p.m. 
Planned Giving Lounge (Kingston Courtyard)
Planned giving is one of the most meaningful ways to shape Harvey Mudd’s future—and the possibilities may surprise you. Stop by to enjoy light refreshments and learn how your generosity can create a lasting impact at Harvey Mudd. At this informal “drop-in” reception, meet Steve Tanenbaum, bring your questions, receive free information, and learn how you can make a difference at Harvey Mudd College.

1–3 p.m. 
Hixon Center for Climate and the Environment Open House (Olin 1st Floor)
Come see the Hixon Center’s digs in Olin, chat with students about their research posters, and meet faculty teaching and growing the Hixon Center’s reach. The Hixon Center is leading undergraduate climate program that is solutions-focused, technically broad, and aligned with the mission of Harvey Mudd College. Remarks from Director Lelia Hawkins around 2 p.m.

1–4 p.m. 
The Hive Open House (The Hive, Seeley G. Mudd Building, Pomona, 130 E 7th St.)
Commemorate 10 years of Human Centered Design and its impact out in the world with special displays featuring student and alumni stories. 

1:30–3:30 p.m. 
Academic Receptions (Various locations, see below)
Join faculty at various locations across campus to reconnect with the professors who challenged you and meet the faculty leading the way today. It’s a casual “open house” style reception where you can hear department updates and see the physical evolution of our spaces. Department chairs will offer brief remarks about halfway through each reception.
1:30–2:30 p.m. Biology (Olin Courtyard), Engineering (Galileo Foyer) or Math (Skycube/Outdoor Classroom, Shanahan Center)
2:30–3:30 p.m. Chemistry (Chemistry Conference Room, Jacobs 1225), Computer Science (McGregor Courtyard) or Physics (Strauss Plaza, Jacobs Tent)

2–4 p.m.
Makerspace Hours (McGregor Computer Science Center, first floor)
Come make things! Visit the HMC Makerspace: our 8,000 sq. ft., student-run facility to see where the 7C community comes together to create. Serving over 1,200 members annually, the Makerspace provides the tools and resources for everything from high-tech electronics to 3-D printing and sewing and mending tools. Faculty, staff and student stewards will be on hand to answer questions. Note: Please be cautious of student projects in the Makerspace.

2–3 p.m.
Machine Shop Open House (Olin Basement)
Harvey Mudd College’s Jude and Eileen Laspa Machine Shop offers opportunities for students to turn ideas into reality. Visit the HMC machine shop, hear from our stewards, and if you haven’t been down there in awhile, be amazed at the large windows! Note: Close-toed shoes are required. Please be cautious of student projects in the machine shop area. Students will be working on their final projects of the semester, so if you are unsure if something you see is being worked-on or not, please do not touch.

3 – 4 p.m. 
Game of Democracy Student Exhibit (Sprague Gallery, Shanahan Center)
Join students taking a new course “The Game of Democracy: Art, Engineering, Chance, Choice, and Civic Life” as they give a tour of their final projects in the Sprague Gallery. The exhibit will feature student-created “devices of democracy,” which are cross-disciplinary installations, tools, or systems designed to foster more just civic processes. 

3–4 p.m. 
Campus Tour for 50th and 50+ Reunion Alumni (North Terrace, Shanahan Center)
We know some alumni haven’t been to campus for a while, so we are offering a special campus tour for members of our 50th Reunion (1976) and any members of our 50+ alumni group (1959-1975). The tour led by current HMC students will give you insights into the new buildings and current campus dynamic in a quick 1-hour tour through the academic end of campus.

3–4 p.m.
Empathetic Listening Workshop (The Hive, Seeley G. Mudd Building, Pomona, 130 E 7th St.)
In a world desperately in need of more and better listeners, this design-thinking superpower can help! Join us to learn and practice empathetic listening to better understand and deeply connect with anyone, from people you love to strangers you’ve just met.

3–6 p.m.
Hillel Open House (email Jill Stark (jstark@claremonthillel.org) for address)
You are warmly invited to join us at the Hillel Open House as we welcome Shabbat! Come by to grab some challah (or wine), enjoy a nosh, say hello, and greet Shabbat with our community. We’re excited to share and celebrate in our new home with you.

3:30–5 p.m. 
3-C Wine Tasting $ (Brant Clock Tower Lawn, Pitzer Campus)
New location, same great spirits! Enjoy wine produced by alumni from Mudd, Scripps and Pitzer, and mingle with your favorite professors. This year, Scripps is celebrating its 100th anniversary, resulting in the 3-C wine tasting moving over to Pitzer’s campus.

3:30–5 p.m.  
Bates Reception (Aviation Room, Hoch Shanahan Dining Commons)
Honor the enduring legacy of the Bates Program. All Bates program alumni and anyone interested in flying, airplanes and aerospace are welcome to come to this casual reception. Reminisce about the flying program at Mudd, share stories with new flyers, and just reconnect over shared interests.

3:30–5 p.m.  
Entrepreneurial Reception (Green Room Patio, Platt)
Network with the HMC entrepreneurial community. Facilitated by Professor Zach Dodds, this casual reception is the hub for alumni and students to discuss emerging trends, share startup stories, and explore the state of innovation on campus today. All alumni and students interested in networking with entrepreneurs are invited to join.

3:30–5 p.m.  
Biotech and Biomedical Careers Networking Reception (North Terrace, Shanahan Center)
Alumni and students who are in biotech, biomedical, pharmaceutical, and all areas associated are invited to this casual reception, hosted by the Innovation Accelerator Labs: Emerging Health Technologies team. We aim to grow the network and connections of all who are in and interested in the field of biotech.

3:30–5 p.m.  
Pre-Health Alumni and Student Networking Reception (North Terrace, Shanahan Center)
Alumni in diverse medical professions and current students in Pre-Health programs are invited to this casual reception, hosted by the HMC Pre-Health Advising Team (Bilin Zhuang, Natasha Santos, and Tony Jimenez). This is an opportunity to build and strengthen connections, gain career insights, and explore mentorship opportunities in the medical field.

3–5 p.m.  
Latinx Alumni Reception (Chicano Latino Student Affairs, Tranquada Student Services, 2nd Floor, 757 College Way, Claremont CA 91711)
Please join us for an afternoon of great food and even better company! This year marks our 57th year at The Claremont Colleges, and we would be honored to celebrate this milestone with you. If you plan to attend, please RVSP HERE. If you have any questions, comments, or require accommodations, please contact us at clsa@claremont.edu.

5–7 p.m.  
Sine-Off Social & Alumni Celebration (Strauss Plaza, east of Sprague)
Officially kick off the start of the weekend with a reception welcoming all Alumni Weekend attendees and students celebrating the last day of classes. This isn’t just a mixer — come reconnect with classmates and support our own by meeting the alumni founders behind featured wineries. Learn the science of their craft and let’s start the weekend with a party that honors where we’ve been and what we’ve built together.

6 p.m.
Shakespeare Performance (Shanahan Center Amphitheater)
The return of a classic! Come see the final project/performance of the HSA Course ‘LIT110 – Performing Shakespeare’. The class has chosen to perform “Much Ado about Nothing!” and will decide direction, staging, and all the logistics that go behind a top-notch performance.

7–10 p.m.  
Evening Lounge & Casino Night (Living Room, Platt Campus Center)
Platt Living Room is your alumni area for hanging out and catching up with friends! Have snacks, drinks, and play black jack, poker and/or roulette. Students and alumni welcome.

Saturday, May 2

8 a.m.–7 p.m.
Check In and Nametag Pick Up (Thomas-Garrett Plaza)
If you’ve already registered, pick up your nametag, an updated schedule of events and other materials. If you have not registered, stop by On-Site Registration to complete registration. If you need to add any meals after arriving, On-site Registration can help you out.

8–11 a.m. 
Continental Breakfast (Festival Tent)
Enjoy a continental breakfast featuring Foster’s/Donut Man strawberry donuts (while they last!), as well as other refreshments, and meet-up with friends.

8 a.m.–Noon
AABOG Table (Festival Tent)
Connect with your Alumni Association Board of Governors (AABOG) to hear updates about the college and grab some limited-edition swag to represent your alma mater. Supply is finite, so come get it early!

9 a.m.–1 p.m. 
Kids’ Korner (Festival Tent)
The young and young at heart are invited to participate in building blocks, coloring, puzzles, play doh and more. Parents, please do not leave children unattended.

10–11 a.m.  
State of the College Address (McAlister, Galileo Hall)
Join President Harriet Nembhard for a comprehensive update on the State of the College. This session covers everything from immediate campus news, to the bold “big picture” initiatives currently in motion, and where we are headed tomorrow.

11–11:30 a.m.  
IA Labs: AI (McAlister, Galileo Hall)
Harvey Mudd’s Innovation Accelerator Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence (IAL-AI) advance a human-centered approach to AI through hands-on prototyping, responsible software development and interdisciplinary teaching. Hear from the three projects that were selected for seed funding, reflecting the creativity, rigor and ethical responsibility that define Harvey Mudd’s mission and its thoughtful leadership during a pivotal moment for technology and society.

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 
Presentations by the 2026 Outstanding Alumni (McAlister, Galileo Hall)
Hear this year’s Outstanding Alumni Award recipients share career highlights, reflect on Mudd experiences and reveal life lessons. Presenters include: Scot Owen ’65, Darin Grant ’96, Suzanne Hawley ’81, Robert Hulse ’96/97, Erik Ring ’96 and Ajay Shah ’06.

12:30–1:30 p.m.
All Alumni Lunch $ (Liquidambar Mall Tent)
A great opportunity for everyone to gather in the large tent and look out for faculty eager to join your conversations.

12:30–1:30 p.m.
Class of 1961 Reunion Lunch $ (Founding Class Room, Shanahan Center 1480)
Instead of Reunion Dinner, the class has decided to do a Reunion Lunch to better meet the needs of its members.

12:30–2 p.m.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Lunch (Shanahan Dining Hall, Weingart Patio)
Join us for a free lunch for Christian alumni from Claremont. Hear from student leaders and staff about InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.  Contact Michael Mabuni (michael.mabuni@intervarsity.org) to RSVP or for questions.

1:30–3 p.m.  
Alumni/Student Dessert Social (Festival Tent)
Connect with the students and alumni who drive HMC’s vibrant campus life. At Harvey Mudd, student-run clubs are the backbone of the community, offering a space for leadership, creativity, and the collaborative spirit that balances our rigorous academic mission. Come see how today’s students are building the same lifelong bonds and community-driven traditions that have anchored the HMC experience for generations.

2–4 p.m.
Makerspace Hours (McGregor Computer Science Center, first floor)
Come make things! Visit the HMC Makerspace: our 8,000 sq. ft., student-run facility to see where the 7C community comes together to create. Serving over 1,200 members annually, the Makerspace provides the tools and resources for everything from high-tech electronics to 3-D printing and sewing and mending tools. Faculty, staff and student stewards will be on hand to answer questions. Note: Please be cautious of student projects in the Makerspace.

2–3 p.m.
Machine Shop Open House (Olin Basement)
Harvey Mudd College’s Jude and Eileen Laspa Machine Shop offers opportunities for students to turn ideas into reality. Visit the HMC machine shop, hear from our stewards, and if you haven’t been down there in awhile, be amazed at the large windows! Note: Close-toed shoes are required. Please be cautious of student projects in the machine shop area. Students will be working on their final projects of the semester, so if you are unsure if something you see is being worked-on or not, please do not touch.

3 p.m.
Shakespeare Performance (Shanahan Amphitheater)
The return of a classic! Come see the final project/performance of the HSA Course ‘LIT110 – Performing Shakespeare’. The class has chosen to perform “Much Ado about Nothing!” and will decide direction, staging, and all the logistics that go behind a top-notch performance.

3–5 p.m.
Reunion Class Photos (Linde Activities Center Gym)
(Refer to detailed schedule for class photo times.) 

3–4:30 p.m.
Class of 2025 Hybrid One-Year Reunion (Hixon Courtyard)
Celebrate your first year post-Mudd with your classmates! Those coming back to campus can grab a treat, and catch up with classmates who are scattered around the world.

3–4 p.m. 
50th Reunion Medal Ceremony and Photos (Green Room, Platt Campus Center)
We cordially invite the Class of 1976 and their guests to a ceremony of induction. In a time-honored Mudd tradition, members of the 50+ classes (1959–1975) will stand and welcome the class as their newest peers are decorated with the 50th Anniversary Medal. Photos for the classes of 1961, 1966, 1971, and 1976 will follow the medal ceremony.

4–5 p.m. 
50th Reunion Zoom Reunion (Green Room, Platt Campus Center)
Following the medal ceremony, The Class of 1976 wants to make sure everyone is able to join together to celebrate their reunion. For those classmates unable to travel, join us for a class zoom to see everyone’s smiling faces.

4–5 p.m. 
65th Reunion Zoom Reunion (Founding Class Room, Shanahan Center 1480)
Following the medal ceremony, The Class of 1961 wants to make sure everyone is able to join together to celebrate their reunion. For those classmates unable to travel, join us for a class zoom to see everyone’s smiling faces.

5 – 6:30 p.m. 
Alumni Association Reception and Awards Ceremony (McAlister, Galileo Hall)
Mingle with members of AABOG before the Alumni Association Board of Governors presents, on behalf of all alumni, awards for Outstanding Alumni and Lifetime Recognition as well as the Honorary Alumnus designation.

6:30–7:30 p.m. 
All Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception (Strauss Plaza, east of Sprague)
Join alumni and faculty for refreshments before dinner.

6:30–8:30 p.m.
50th Reunion and 50+ Alumni Dinners $ (Platt Living Room)
Members of the classes of 1959–1975 are invited to dine together and celebrate the classes of 1966 and 1971. The class of 1976 will have separate reunion dinner will happen at this time.

7:30–9:30 p.m. 
Reunion Class Dinners $ (Various Locations)
Time to celebrate! Enjoy memories, drinks and dinner for the milestone classes between 1981 – 2021. 
Class of 1981 –   TBD
Class of 1986 –   TBD
Class of 1991 –   TBD
Class of 1996 –   TBD
Class of 2001 –   TBD
Class of 2006 –   TBD
Class of 2011 –   TBD
Class of 2016 –   TBD
Class of 2021 –   TBD

8–11 p.m.
Evening Hang (Riggs Plaza, Platt Courtyard)
After a long day of celebrating and reconnecting, come sit by a fire and enjoy some s’mores while chatting casually. Anyone can grab food down at Jay’s Place (credit card only) if you are hungry but there will be light snacks and drinks. Wind down, together.

Sunday, May 3

8–10 a.m.
Reflections and Connections: Continental Breakfast (Festival Tent)
Before heading out, join us for a gathering to reflect on the weekend’s insights and strengthen the connections made over a continental breakfast. Exchange ideas with fellow alumni, faculty, and leadership about what is “New and Next” at Mudd.

9–10:30 a.m.
Bernard Field Station Tour (Meet at Festival Tent)
Join Professor Steve Adolph for a walking tour of the Bernard Field Station North of campus. Come see experimental sites for current student research while learning about Southern California ecology. And if you feel like, do some quick litter pick-up to keep the Field Station clean.

Noon 
In-N-Out Burger Truck Lunch (Lawn outside of Linde Activities Center)
We’re sending you off with a California favorite. Free lunch for all alumni and students!