Reunion

Friday, April 24, 2026

Founder’s Day
11:00-12:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium
Golden Club processes with faculty and students. You do not have to be registered to attend Founder’s Day. 

Traditional Lunch on the Lawn with Strawberries and Cream
12:00-1:30 pm, Front Campus

Registration
1:00-4:00 pm, Wilson Hall Front Porch

*If you arrive after 4:00 pm on Friday, you can pick up your registration packet in Lee Parlor through 2:00 pm on Saturday. 

RISE Symposium Drop-In
1:00-4:00 pm, Montgomery 2nd Floor
Posters from the 2026 RISE Symposium will be on display. RISE showcases students’ creative and scholarly achievements as well as the outstanding mentorship of our faculty. 

Life After Converse
2:00-2:50 pm, Lever Auditorium – Kuhn Hall
The Converse College for Women and the Center for Career Development present an opportunity to join current students and hear from a panel of accomplished alums as they detail their lives post-Converse. 

Let’s Get Back to Class
3:00-3:50 pm, Lever Auditorium – Kuhn Hall
Step back in time and enjoy a class with Associate Professor of Economics and our Anne Morrison Chapman Distinguished Professor of International Study, Dr. Madelyn Young. The best part: NO homework or tests!

Model Programs Demo
3:00-3:50 pm, Bain Room – Wilson Hall
Get to know current members of Model Arab League and Model NATO and witness a live debate simulation with faculty advisor, Dr. Joe Dunn. 

Lobby Hop
4:00-4:50 pm, Various Residence Halls
Get a sense of today’s residential experience as current students guide you on a tour of some of our residence hall lobbies, and hear from architect Cary Perkins ‘96, who will share about her work on the nationally recognized renovations in Cudd Hall.

Hopkins Happy Hour*
5:00-6:00 pm, Front Campus
Raise a glass with President Hopkins and his wife, Dean Chandra Hopkins, as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and connect with current seniors, faculty, and staff – both past and present!

All Class BBQ and DJ Dance Party*
6:00-8:00 pm, Front Campus
Enjoy dinner and dance the night away with classmates and friends. Winners of the “It’s A Class Act” competition will also be announced at this event!

Saturday, April 25, 2026

All Class Photo
10:00-10:15 am, Phifer Fountain

Class Photos/Alumni Engagement Expo
10:15-11:15 am, Phifer Lower Lobby
Learn from alumni and campus leaders about contributing to the greater Converse community. 

Class Parade
11:00 am – Lineup in front of Phifer
11:15 am – Parade Begins
Gather along the fountain area for the traditional Parade of Classes to the Barnet Patio. 

Awards Ceremony and State of the University Address
11:30 am – 12:30 pm, Barnet Room – Montgomery
Join in a toast to the Golden Club and our 2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients. President Hopkins will also deliver the State of the University address. 

Lunch*
12:30 – 2:00 pm, Gee Dining Hall

Sip and Paint*
1:30-3:30 pm, Milliken 101
Artist and alum Carlon Steller Grey ’10/’16 will lead a fun, do-it-yourself paint class. You will take home your own Converse masterpiece! $30 per person. Limit of 20 participants. Online registration form coming soon.

Mix and Mentor
1:30-3:00 pm, Montgomery
Gather with fellow alumni and current students from diverse backgrounds to share your story, offer guidance, and learn about today’s vibrant campus community. These gatherings are meant to celebrate the Converse family through meaningful conversations and shared experiences. 

First Generation and Legacy Alumni Celebration
1:30-2:30 pm – Barnet Room – Montgomery

Mosaic: Black Alumni Celebration
2:00-3:00 pm, SGA Suite – Montgomery

Lavender Tea: LGBTQIA+ Alumni Celebration
2:00-3:00 pm, Sneakers – Montgomery

Voces de Mañana: Hispanic Alumni Celebration
2:00-3:00 pm, Career Development Suite – Montgomery

Asian and Pacific Islander Alumni Celebration
2:00-3:00 pm, The Fain Langdale McDaniel Commuter Center – Montgomery 210

The Great Comeback Games
1:30-4:30 pm, Weisiger Center & Hayden Abney Fulp Field
Come cheer on former All Stars and Valkyries who still have all the skills or get back on the field yourself! Online registration forms coming soon!

• Women’s Soccer: 1:30 pm
• Women’s Volleyball: 2:30 pm
• Men’s Soccer: 3:30 pm 

Alumni Recital
3:00-4:00 pm, Daniel Recital Hall
Join this low-pressure affair full of laughter, love, and great music. To participate in the performance, email mildred.roche@converse.edu by March 26, 2026. 

Art Gallery Drop-In
3:30-4:30 pm, Milliken Gallery
Admire the clay work and photography of BFA student Candace Day ’26. 

Class Celebrations 

5:00 pm
Following the Art Gallery Drop-In, we encourage you and your classmates to take advantage of all downtown Spartanburg has to offer! Reminisce and reconnect with your closest Converse family. 

*These events require pre-registration and payment through the official Reunion website.

Additional Saturday Events

Spartanburg Philharmonic – American Dreams
Doors open at 6:00 pm; Show begins at 7:00 pm, Twichell Auditorium
Celebrate a season finale inspired by artists who crossed continents and shaped American music. Enjoy Dai Wei’s vibrant Dancing Moonlight, Vijay Gupta in Barber’s radiant Violin Concerto, and Rachmaninoff’s powerful Symphonic Dances. You must purchase tickets in advance here.

Converse Campus Events

Visit https://www.converse.edu/campus-events/ for a full calendar and ticket information.

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Golden Club Registration
2:00-4:00 pm, Wilson Hall, Front Porch

Golden Club Reception & Dinner
6:00-9:00 pm, Piedmont Club

Friday, April 24, 2026

Mimosas & Robing
10:00-11:00 am, Admissions Suite
Come enjoy mimosas and breakfast snacks while you get robed and ready for the Founder’s Day Procession. (All Golden Club members are invited to join the Class of 1976 and celebrate with them!)

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Class of 1976 Meeting
10:15-11:15 am, Dalton Auditorium – Phifer
Join Dr. Chandra Owenby Hopkins, Dean of the Converse College for Women, as she shares about today’s student experience and hosts an exclusive Q&A for our 50th reunion class.

In Memoriam
Gibbs Chapel, Montgomery Student Center
The chapel will be open throughout the weekend with a memorial to those classmates we’ve lost over the past year. Come by at your convenience to pay your respects and observe a moment of silent reflection. 

Montgomery Fitness Facilities
2nd Floor, Montgomery Student Center
Whether it’s hitting the elliptical, TRX training, or spreading out your yoga mat, the recently renovated fitness facilities will be open for you to squeeze in a workout if you’d like. 

Stock Up on Converse Swag
Bookstore, Montgomery Student Center
We’ll have vintage items aplenty, and alumni will receive a discount at checkout. 

Support Valkyrie Supply
Please consider bringing items for Valkyrie Supply to Reunion. We will have a collection bin on the porch during registration. Valkyrie Supply, Converse’s basic needs hub located on campus, provides students with basic food items, hygiene products, and career-ready clothing. We are able to sustain Valkyrie Supply thanks to donations from community members. 

Hospitality Suite
Lee Parlor
Stop in to take a break or grab some light refreshments throughout the weekend.