Spring Migration
April 17-18, 2026
There's nothing like spring on campus, and no better time to flock back to campus. Join us April 17-18 for Spring Migration Weekend. Featuring reunion celebrations, waterfront events, and special moments that honor our past and celebrate our future. View the complete schedule below and use the button to register now.
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Friday, April 17

Ed Athey Golf Tournament
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Chester River Yacht and Country Club
Cost: $600/ Foursome $300/ Pair
Grab your clubs and join us at the Chester River Yacht & Country Club for a morning
or afternoon flight. We’ll have lunch from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. for both flights. Plus,
a beverage cart on the course with complimentary beer. Learn more and register for
the Ed Athey Golf Tournament here.
*Please note that the registration for the Ed Athey Golf Tournament is separate from
our Spring Migration Registration.

50th Barbecue and Welcome
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Cost: $20
Class of 1976, your 50th Reunion Weekend starts here. Join classmates and guests for a relaxed barbecue at the Boathouse, featuring great food, waterfront views, and the perfect setting to reconnect and kick off a milestone celebration.
*Please note that this event is for the Class of 1976 and their guests only.

Callinectes Cruise
Time: 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. & 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hodson Boathouse Dock
Cost: $10
Join us for a special ride aboard the Callinectes, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s research vessel. Captain Greg will guide guests on a relaxing cruise up and down the scenic Chester River while sharing insights into how the Callinectes is used by ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ students for hands-on learning, field research, and environmental programming.

80's Cluster Reunion
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Starr Center
Cost: $20
Revisit the decade that defined a generation at the 80s Cluster Reunion at the Starr Center. Enjoy an 80s-themed gathering with food and drinks, along with interactive, nostalgia-filled activities including oral history sharing, Polaroid photos, and yearbooks to browse and annotate.

90's Cluster Reunion
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Private Residence
Reconnect with classmates and relive the spirit of the 1990s at the 90s Cluster Reunion. Hosted by Lizzy and T.R. Lazzo at their home in downtown Chestertown, this casual gathering offers a relaxed, nostalgic setting to catch up, share stories, and celebrate the friendships that shaped your ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ experience.

OWL's Reception
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: McLain Atrium at Toll
Join fellow Older and Wiser Alumni for a special OWL’s Reception celebrating lifelong connections to ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½. The evening will feature remarks from guest speaker Paula Wordtt ’68 and President Bryan Matthews.

River Party
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Hodson Boathouse
Head to the waterfront for the River Party, bringing together all reunion clusters, 50th Reunion members, families, Ed Athey Tournament golfers, and the greater WC community. The evening will feature live music by the Julie Derrick Band, food and beer trucks, s’mores by the fire pit.
Saturday, April 18

50th Reunion Brunch
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Golden Goose Pub (below Hynson Lounge)
Cost: $15
Gather with classmates and guests for a relaxed 50th Reunion Brunch. Enjoy good food, great company, and a casual setting that invites conversation, reflection, and plenty of catching up as the Class of 1976 continues its reunion weekend.
*Please note that this event is for the Class of 1976 and their guests only.

Plants and Pastries with CES
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Location: Semans-Griswold Environmental Hall
Join CES staff for a morning at our beautiful home, Semans-Griswold Environmental
Hall, on ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½â€™s stunning waterfront campus. Enjoy coffee and pastries
while touring the building and its surrounding native plant landscape and hear directly
from staff and student interns about the research, experiential learning, and community
initiatives they are leading.
CES' Lammot du Pont Copeland Executive Director, Valerie Imbruce, will also share
insights into CES’s five-year strategic plan, highlighting our shared priorities and
outlining what we aim to achieve by 2031.
Garden dedication ceremony to follow from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Alumni Field Hockey Game
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Kibler Field

Alumni Women's Soccer Game
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Lower Bermuda Turf

Alumni Volleyball Game
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cain Gym

50th Reunion Plaque Ceremony
Time: 11:15 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: 25th Reunion Tree located next to Goldstein
Join the Class of 1976 for a brief and meaningful plaque ceremony honoring classmates who are no longer with us. Held by Gibson Hall at the tree donated for their 25th Reunion, this quiet moment of reflection will include recognition by name, offering the class an opportunity to pause, remember, and honor those who remain an important part of their shared story.

Military Appreciation Day during Men's Lacrosse vs. Gettysburg
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Roy Kirby Jr. Stadium
Honoring the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving. Don’t miss a halftime flag unfurling, a limited-edition WC hat for veterans, plus more. Learn more on the page.
Additional details to come.

Alumni Men's Soccer Game
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: Lower Bermuda Turf

River Packet Tour
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Foot of High Street in Downtown Chestertown (departure and return)
Cost: $20
Enjoy a narrated tour of the Chester River aboard the River Packet, a 65-foot, 1920s-style classic yacht based in historic Chestertown. Reserved exclusively for Spring Migration Weekend, this special cruise welcomes alumni, students, faculty, staff, friends, and 50th Reunion members for a relaxed and informative journey along the Eastern Shore’s scenic waterways.

Warehime School of Business Groundbreaking
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Future Home of the Warehime Business School (across from Casey Academic Center)
We’re excited to announce the launch of a new global business school educating principled leaders to drive growth and positive change. Join us during Spring Migration Weekend for the Warehime School of Business Groundbreaking as we celebrate this transformational moment for ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½.

Cocktail Hour in the Golden Goose Pub
Time: 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Golden Goose Pub and Hynson Terrace (below Hynson Lounge)
Join fellow alumni, guests, and campus partners for a Cocktail Hour at the Golden Goose Pub, showcasing the College’s newly renovated bar space. This gathering welcomes those attending the Warehime School of Business groundbreaking, as well as alumni participating in Spring Migration Weekend. Light appetizers will be served from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., and weather permitting, cocktails may also be enjoyed on the Hynson Terrace just outside the pub, offering a relaxed setting to connect and unwind.

50th Watershed Gathering
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Watershed Alley in Downtown Chestertown
Cost: $30
The Class of 1976 is invited to conclude its 50th Reunion Weekend with a special gathering at Watershed in Downtown Chestertown. Held in the restaurant’s elegant Blue Room, this dressier occasion offers a final opportunity for classmates to come together, reflect, and enjoy one last evening of conversation and connection as the weekend comes to a close.
*Please note that this event is for the Class of 1976 and their guests only.