55th Reunion

Class of ’70 Events

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Class of ’70 Welcome Mingle
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Gather with classmates at the ’70 reunion headquarters for greeting and reconnecting at the start of reunion weekend. Enjoy homemade cookies baked by ’70ers in honor of our homecoming. This event gives classmates a chance to socialize with classmates before our subsequent signature class event.

What Are You Dealing With? ’70 WAYD(o)W Conversations
3:00–4:45 p.m.
Choose the current interest topic(s) classmates are most eager to talk with one another about in small-group facilitated discussions. Topic offerings (and conveners) will be planned in advance based on class-wide input. Shared ’70 history will bring unique value to these conversations focused on hobbies, pastimes, causes, concerns, or life challenges. Groups may opt to stay in touch after reunion and to invite additional members.

Friday, October 17, 2025

55th Reunion Class Lunch
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
After an action-packed morning, it’s time to pull up a chair and relax. Join your classmates and share a meal together while catching up after years away. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch and non-alcoholic drinks, and keep the conversation flowing!

Good Vibrations: Stories From the Class of 1970
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
Join the ’70 classmate audience to enjoy short, extraordinary classmate stories presented in the first-ever TED Talk-style class program. Hear highlights of societal contributions, creative endeavors, passion projects, life challenges, and entertaining adventures from some of the ‘70 members’ most unique and memorable experiences. 

55th Reunion Class Party “All Right Now”
6:00–6:30 p.m. at Simonyi Center
Singles Mingle: Unaccompanied at Class Party? Come 30 minutes prior to the Class Party and meet fellow singles in the class.

6:30–9:30 p.m. at Simonyi Center
Come join the band of ’70 classmates to celebrate our ties to The Farm and each other at Simonyi Center atop Stanford’s cool, new Computing and Data Sciences (CoDa) building. Watch the sun set over campus from our balcony, enjoy an open bar, feast on good food, savor conversations with friends in quiet areas, and close the event by dancing to a playlist of ’70 music favorites.

Saturday, October 18, 2025

55th Reunion Class Tailgate
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat tailgate fare, fun, and festivities with your classmates. Find that special group of friends you most want to see from your days on the Farm and get ready to cheer on the Cardinal. It’s All Right Now!

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Class of ’70 Sunday Morning Conversations
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Join a Class of ’70 cherished class tradition of gathering at the close of reunion weekend to share reflections in an atmosphere of openness and caring. Thoughtful questions from classmate discussion moderators will guide small-group and full-group conversations. Coffee, tea, and light breakfast fare provided. And, there may be a surprise student musical performance to lift our spirits at the start. First-time and returning reunion attendees are all welcome.