WELCOME
We’re thrilled to welcome the Class of 1976 back to campus for your 50-Year Reunion Celebration during Homecoming Weekend, October 24, 2026. This milestone event is a time to reconnect with classmates, reminisce about your Hanover days, and create new memories together. From special gatherings to the 50-Year Endowed Scholarship Fund, this weekend is all about honoring the legacy of your Class and celebrating your incredible journey. Stay tuned for event details, and prepare for a weekend filled with Panther pride, laughter, and nostalgia. We can’t wait to see you there! 🐾
REUNION COMMITTEE
Beth Boord, Geney Heaton, Peter Corrao, and Jack Wheat have been meeting monthly to discuss and prepare for your 50-Year Milestone Reunion. Committee members play a key role in:
✅ Connecting with classmates – Reaching out to encourage attendance and participation.
✅ Planning special moments – Helping shape the weekend’s events—from selecting the menu and planning a Friday night gathering to creating moments for reminiscing and celebrating together.
✅ Sharing updates – Spreading the word through calls, emails, and social media.
✅ Honoring your class legacy – Encouraging participation in the Class Giving Initiative below.
ACTIVITIES & REGISTRATION
CLASS-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
50-YEAR CLASS REUNION | Class of 1976
- 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- 📍 Panther Village | Campus Quad | Enjoy campus and stop by when you can! Reserved seating all day!
- Cost: Pay-as-you-go
- Check in to receive nametags, lanyards, reunion buttons, and free football tickets based on registrations.
- 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
- Class Photo: 6:15 p.m.
- Cost: $65 per person with cash bar (one free drink ticket per person)
- 📍 Fairfield Inn, Madison, IN
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- After a day of reconnecting with classmates, revisiting campus, and celebrating in Panther Village, conclude your 50th Reunion with a business-casual dinner at the Fairfield Inn in downtown Madison. Enjoy an evening of great conversation, shared memories, and celebrating the friendships and experiences that have endured for five decades.
- Schedule of Events:
5:30 p.m. – Arrival & Reception
6:00 p.m. – Class Photo
6:15 p.m. – Welcome
6:18 p.m. – Remembrance Ceremony | Geney Heaton
6:20 p.m. – Campus Update & Dinner Prayer | President Lambert
6:30 p.m. – Dinner Buffet
7:15 p.m. – Guest Speaker Dr. Paul Blume
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. – Mix, Mingle & Enjoy the Evening
50-YEAR REUNION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Every year, the 50-year reunion class chooses to support the 50-Year Reunion Endowed Scholarship Fund, leaving a lasting impact during their milestone celebration. This scholarship offers financial aid to deserving Hanover College students who demonstrate financial need, with preference given to second-year students. It also recognizes and rewards students who consistently demonstrate academic growth by maintaining and improving their GPA at Hanover. The fund continues to grow as future alumni classes are encouraged to contribute, especially during their 50th reunions, ensuring its legacy for future generations. Thank you for helping us honor the past while supporting the future! 🐾
Join your classmates in supporting the 50-Year Reunion Endowed Scholarship!
Your contribution—no matter the amount—makes a difference and helps create opportunities for future generations of Hanover College students. The reunion committee would love to see 100% participation from the Class of 1976, so please consider making a gift that’s meaningful to you. Donate now: https://our.hanover.edu/ways-to-give/50-year-reunion.
STAY CONNECTED: Join Alumni Social Media Accounts
NEED TO KNOW
- Places to Stay: https://our.hanover.edu/hotel-information (book early! Madison is a tourist destination in October)
- Weather Information: Dress appropriately and check the AccuWeather Link to help you prepare!
- Panther Shuttle Service: Six-person golf carts will be available to assist those in need from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pick-up and drop-off locations are at the Four Corners (near the Campus Clock) and in the Tailgate Lot.
- Special Assistance & Campus Safety: For further assistance, please call Campus Safety at 812-866-7999 (or dial 7999 from a campus emergency phone).
- Update your Alumni Profile
This will ensure you receive updates about your Class and the College.
- Go to the alumni portal to log in or register as a new user (alumni-only)
- Update your contact info and unlock exclusive benefits by accessing your Alumni Profile through the Portal. Staying connected is also more accessible than ever.
- Access the Online Alumni Directory