Reunion

Reconnect. Reminisce. Relive.
June 2–4, 2023

Reunion is an exciting tradition for alumni. It's a time to reconnect and celebrate.

Reunion is filled with opportunities to gather with classmates, reminisce about student days, learn about exciting things occurring at Bucknell today and enjoy class events, interactions with students and faculty, educational sessions, recreational opportunities and much more.

Each class celebrates a reunion once every five years, except emeritus classes, who celebrate annually. (Emeritus classes are those who graduated more than 50 years ago.)

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Join your fellow Bucknellians at Reunion 2023

Reunion 2022 Highlights

Slides

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

ALumni cheering in front of the KLARC building

Welcome Back Festival

Student Ambassadors in Registration & Check-in.

Student Ambassadors in Registration & Check-in

Roger Perry-Stovall '02, Reunion Class Volunteer (far right) and friends checking-in for the weekend.

Roger Perry-Stovall '02, Reunion Class Volunteer (far right) and friends checking in for the weekend

Moving in for the weekend helped by a Student Ambassador.

Moving in for the weekend was helped by a Student Ambassador

Friends hugging

Reunited!

A child standing in front of the bison statue

Future Bison?

Couple in golf cart waving

Heading to the Alumni Golf Tournament

Alumni Tennis Tournament

Alumni Tennis Tournament

Reminiscing! Photos from Bucknell Freshwomen & Freshmen 1978

Reminiscing!

Lauren Scott '17, Reunion Leadership Team Member, Bob Scott '85, P'17 and Sherry (Bohner) Scott '84, P'17

Lauren Scott '17, Reunion Leadership Team Member, Bob Scott '85, P'17 and Sherry (Bohner) Scott '84, P'17

Class Festival two women playing a game

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

Welcome Back Festival

Friends hugging

Reunited

Student Reunion Ambassador leading a walking tour of campus

Student Reunion Ambassador leading a walking tour of campus

BUAA awards sitting on the table

Reunion Alumni Awards

Christine Kelleher '91, Alumni Board President and Ken Freeman '72, Outstanding Achievement in a Chosen Profession Award recipient.

Christine Kelleher '91, Alumni Board President and Ken Freeman '72, Outstanding Achievement in a Chosen Profession Award recipient

Christine Kelleher '91, Alumni Board President and Connie Tressler '62 M'65 P'90, Loyalty to Bucknell Award recipient

Christine Kelleher '91, Alumni Board President and Connie Tressler '62 M'65 P'90, Loyalty to Bucknell Award recipient

Christine (Zapotoczky) Kelleher '91 presenting Channell Wilkins '82 the  Service to Humanity Award.

Christine (Zapotoczky) Kelleher '91 presenting Channell Wilkins '82 the Service to Humanity Award

Raising a glass to the Bucknell University Alumni Association award winners.

Raising a glass to the Bucknell University Alumni Association award winners

Group shot of everyone cheering

Excited student ambassadors and alumni getting ready for the 50th Reunion Procession

Getting ready for the 50th Reunion Procession.

Getting ready for the 50th Reunion Procession

Class of 1970 50th Reunion Procession during the All Class Lunch

Class of 1970 50th Reunion Procession during the All Class Lunch

Members of the Class of 1971

Members of the Class of 1971

50th Reunion Procession

50th Reunion Procession

Bucknell Class of 1972 getting ready for the parade

Class of 1972 on the 50th Reunion Procession

Some of our Student Ambassadors.

Some of our Student Ambassadors

Elizabeth Richer presenting members of the class of 1965, including Forrest Chilton '65, P'88, GP'22 and Valerie (Silbernagel) Chilton '65, P'88, GP'22, receiving the Orange and Blue Spirit Award for the most notable overall Reunion spirit.

Elizabeth Richer presenting members of the class of 1965, including Forrest Chilton '65, P'88, GP'22 and Valerie (Silbernagel) Chilton '65, P'88, GP'22, receiving the Orange and Blue Spirit Award for the most notable overall Reunion spirit

Members of the class of 1970.

Members of the class of 1970

Ernie Ernest '70, P'99 presenting to his class during their class dinner.

Ernie Ernest '70, P'99 presenting to his class during their class dinner

Reunion 2022 1971 Dinner

The class of 1971

Class of 1971 posing for a selfie!

Class of 1971 posing for a selfie!

Joe Fama '71 presenting to his class during their class dinner.

Joe Fama '71 presenting to his class during their class dinner

Reunion 2022 1972 Dinner

Class of 1972 Dinner

Class of 1972 Dinner

President John Bravman addressing the Class of 1972 during their dinner

Raising a glass to the Class of 1972.

Raising a glass to the Class of 1972

Chuck Resnick '72, Reunion Chair, presenting before the class dinner.

Chuck Resnick '72, Reunion Chair, presenting before the class dinner

Reunion 2022 Class of 1977 Dinner

Members of the class of 1977 during their class dinner

Class of 1982 group photo

The class of 1982

Members of the Reunion Class Leadership Team, Frank Davis '82, P'13, Dave Flinchbaugh '82 and Melissa (Campbell) Plaisance '82, P'13.

Members of the Reunion Class Leadership Team, Frank Davis '82, P'13, Dave Flinchbaugh '82 and Melissa (Campbell) Plaisance '82, P'13.

Class of 1982 group photo of women holding college photos of themselves

Members of the class of 1982

Grpup photo in the ELC

Members of the class of 1987

Members of the Class of 1987 at their class dinner.

Members of the Class of 1987 at their class dinner

Members of the class of 1992

Members of the class of 1992 including Lise (Trapasso) Barrick (far right) who served on the Reunion Leadership Team

Friends hugging

Members of the class of 1997 reconnecting

Class of 2002 Dinner group shot

Class of 2002 Dinner

Alumni from the Class of 2002

Alumni from the Class of 2002

Members of the class of 2007.

Members of the class of 2007

Group shot from a Class 2012-17 dinner

Members of the Class of 2012

Members of the class of 2017 including Katie Chambers, Danielle Taylor and Maddie Kling who served on the Reunion Leadership Team

Members of the class of 2017 including Katie Chambers, Danielle Taylor and Maddie Kling who served on the Reunion Leadership Team

Reunion 2022 sunset on the Malesardi Quad

Reunion 2022 sunset on the Malesardi Quad

Two women smiling in the quad

Reunited!

Military Service Alumni & Spouses Gathering. Hosted by the Class of 1965.

Military Service Alumni & Spouses Gathering. Hosted by the Class of 1965.

Enjoying some sweet treats during the Black Alumni Reception.

Enjoying some sweet treats during the Black Alumni Reception.

Breakfast in Bostwick.

Breakfast in Bostwick

Two women looking at past photos and booklets

Members of the class of 1977 reminiscing

Walking Tour lead by Student Ambassadors.

Walking Tour lead by Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors with members of the Emeritus Classes.

Student Ambassadors with members of the Emeritus Classes

Child eating breakfast in Bostwick

Breakfast in Bostwick. Future Bucknellian?

Breakfast in Bostwick

Breakfast in Bostwick

Gerry Wagner '65, P'00 and Forrest Chilton '65, P'88, GP'22 at the Military Service Alumni & Spouses Gathering hosted by the Class of 1965.

Gerry Wagner '65, P'00 and Forrest Chilton '65, P'88, GP'22 at the Military Service Alumni & Spouses Gathering hosted by the Class of 1965.

Bucknell Jazz & Rock Ensemble Big Band Performance.

Bucknell Jazz & Rock Ensemble Big Band Performance.

Alumni enjoying the Jazz Bar

Alumni enjoying the Jazz Bar

The David Leonhardt Jazz Trio performing at the Jazz Bar

The David Leonhardt Jazz Trio performing at the Jazz Bar

Bucknell Jazz and Rock Ensemble big band rehearsal during Reunion 2022.

Bucknell Jazz and Rock Ensemble big band rehearsal during Reunion 2022

Reunion bison blast

Bison Blast

The Business performing at Bison Blast, people dancing

The Business performing at Bison Blast

Ladies sitting on a bench at the Bison Blast

Bison Blast

Alumni at the Bison Blast

Bison Blast

Bison Blast

Bison Blast

Alumni dancing at the Bison Blast

Bison Blast

The alumni crowd in front of the band at the Bison Blast

Bison Blast

Celebrating outside of the Bison Blast!

Celebrating outside of the Bison Blast!

Celebrating outside of Bison Blast!

Celebrating outside of Bison Blast!

Fireworks during the Weekend Grand Finale

Fireworks during the Weekend Grand Finale

For the first time since 2019, campus was alive with alumni, family and friends for Reunion 2022. Alumni from classes as far back as 1952 were present, including those from years ending with 2 and 7, Emeritus classes and 50 year celebrants from the Classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972.

Events throughout campus, including tours and Bucknell 360º sessions, showcased and informed alumni about changes and improvements the University has invested in since their last visits to Lewisburg. Alumni were recognized for their service, commitment or special anniversary during the Bucknell University Alumni Association (BUAA) Awards Reception and Ceremony as well as during the 50th Reunion Procession, and all in attendance made the most of the gorgeous weather during the many outdoor events of the weekend, including the Alumni Golf Tournament, kayak and hiking trips, the All Class Lunch and Festival and the Weekend Grand Finale.

The Bucknell Reunion Team is thankful for the work the Reunion class volunteers did throughout the year to help make Reunion 2022 a success for their classmates and the Bucknell community.

Award

Congratulations to our 2023 Alumni Award recipients!

Upcoming Reunions

Contact Details

Center for Alumni & Family Engagement

Location

Alumni House
90 University Ave.

Hours

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.