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Alumni Weekend 2026

Celebrate 150 years of ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder

Join the party in Boulder | April 10–13Ìý

Alumni Weekend is extra special this year — ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder is turning 150! Come back to campus to be part of the milestone celebration. Reconnect with friends, relive your favorite Boulder traditions and create new memories as we honor Forever Buffs across the generations.Ìý

What’s in store?Ìý

Here’s what you can look forward to:Ìý

  • Campus tours: Stroll through iconic campus spots and discover what’s new as you revisit your favorite Boulder memories.Ìý
  • Exclusive Forever Buffs experiences:
    • Go behind the scenes with a ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Athletics facilities tour
    • Join a scenic hike at Chautauqua led by ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä scientists
    • Connect with affinity groups and fellow alumni
    • Honor extraordinary Buffs at the Alumni AwardsÌý
  • Milestone reunions: Celebrate the Classes of 2021, 2001, 2016, 1986, 1976 and the Golden Anniversary Club (alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago).Ìý

Alumni Weekend is for every Forever BuffÌý

No matter your graduation year, Alumni Weekend is a celebration of you. From nostalgic moments to new adventures, this weekend is packed with fun, discovery and connection. Rally your herd and make it unforgettable!ÌýÌý

Reserve your spot. Register today.Ìý

Save The Date!

April 10-13, 2026

Hotel Discount Blocks:

MOXY BOULDERÌý

  • Room Rate: $179.00 USD per night
  • 25 rooms reserved per night
  • Last Day to Book : Monday, March 09, 2026Ìý

Book your group rate for Alumni WeekendÌý

LIMELIGHT

  • Room rate: $219 per night plus taxes and fees
  • 10 rooms for 4/9, 20 rooms for 4/10, 25 rooms for 4/11 and 5 rooms for 4/12
  • Last Day to Book: Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Stay for Conference on World Affairs (CWA)
April 13–16Ìý

Alumni Weekend Packages:

Gold Package | $150

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Full weekend packageÌý

Go all in with the ultimate weekend experience! This all-access package gives you entry to every event all weekend, including the Annual Alumni Awards on Saturday evening.Ìý

Silver Package | $100

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Full weekend package (Annual Alumni Awards not included)Ìý

Make the most of Alumni Weekend events. This package gives you access to all the events in the Gold Package except for the Annual Alumni Awards on Saturday evening.

Bronze Package | $75

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Saturday events only (Annual Alumni Awards not included)Ìý

Spend your Saturday in Boulder. If you are short on time, this package gives you access to Saturday’s Alumni Weekend events but excludes the Annual Alumni Awards.Ìý

Schedule of Events

Friday, April 10th:
  • Event check in and Happy Hour

8–10 a.m: Event check in

8:00 a.m: Join a local artist and be led through a morning drawing class followed by a low-impact walk through Chautauqua.

10 a.m: Official Alumni Weekend welcome event

11 a.m.–2:15 p.m: Reunion activities

  • Official Reunion ceremonies hosted at The Sink
  • Class of 1986 (40-year), Class of 1976 (50-year), and earlier (Golden Anniversary Club)
  • Class of 2001 (25-year)
  • Class of 2020 (5-year), Class of 2016 (10-year)
  • Affinity reunions
  • Panhellenic reunions

2:30 – 5 p.m: Culture on Tap

5:45–9 p.m: 2026 Alumni Awards ceremonyÌý

  • Hosted at the Limelight Hotel

9-10:30 a.m: Spruce Gulch Wildlife and research reserve hike (INSTAAR)

10:45–11:45 a.m: Chat with students (HLC)

12–1 p.m: Lunch and Learn

1:30–2:30 p.m: Music performance (possibly Mary Rippon theater)

2:45–3:45 p.m: Campus Tours Block 1Ìý

  • Entrepreneur Ìý
  • Athletics
  • Immersive MediaÌý

4–5 p.m: Campus Tours Block 2

  • Aerospace

8–9:30 a.m: Climate to Cosmos: Weather Balloon Launch and flash talks from the Front lines of Discovery

  • Witness a live weather balloon launch from East Campus and enjoy curated talks featuring our most engaging researchers – from graduate students making breakthrough discoveries to established researchers leading international collaborations. From powerful models that help mitigate and prepare for wildfires, floods and drought to exploring Mars and monitoring space weather that affects our technology, ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder research is not to be missed.
  • Plus: enjoy a post-session continental breakfast reception for intimate conversations with speakers and institute leadership

9:45–10:45 a.m: Tour of INSTAAR laboratory facilities, including a visit to “the coldest room in Boulderâ€

11 a.m.–12 p.m: Dine like a Buff at the C4C

12:15 – 1:15 p.m: Hellems tour and Nature & Science Museum behind the scenes collections tour

4–5:15 p.m: Closing Reception at Koenig Alumni Center

5:30 p.m: Conference on World Affairs kick offÌý

Unsure if you're going to make it back to Boulder for Alumni Weekend?Ìý

Hear from some of last year's attendees about why you should attend this year!

"Attending the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Alumni Weekend was a wonderfulÌýexperience! My wife (an actual alumni) treated us to tickets for the weekend. It was great to spend the weekend on the ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder campus, connect with other alumni and experience springtime in Boulder. Special shoutout to the Culture on Tap event- it was so fun to learn about local brewers, their diverse backgrounds and their journey to operating fantastic breweries!"
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- David Tabano
"I'll admit I almost didn't attend alumni weekend last April. Like many, but when I saw the agenda and noticed events hosted by BIPOC alumni, something shifted for me. We were so few in number back when I was a student in the '90s. I felt called to show up, to support, and to represent.
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What we found exceeded every expectation. The people were genuinely friendly and welcoming. The events were thoughtful and engaging. And of course, the town and campus were as beautiful as I remembered, maybe even more so through the eyes of my son experiencing it for the first time.
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The weekend reminded me why connection matters. It showed me that our alumni community is evolving, creating spaces where more of us can see ourselves reflected. I'm grateful I didn't let my assumptions keep me away, and I'm already looking forward to returning."
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- Lisa Anderson
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This program is open to all ¶¶ÒõÂÃÐÐÉä Boulder alumni and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex age, disability, creed, religion, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, political philosophy, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression in accordance with state, federal, and Regent law.

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