1976 50th Reunion
50 Years Later. Still Golden.
Fifty years ago, we walked these halls with big dreams and bold style. While much has changed since 1976, one thing remains constant: the bond of the Class of 1976. This page is your hub for our 50th Reunion weekend. Reconnect with classmates. Celebrate the lives we’ve built. Honor the friends we remember. And come home to where it all began.
Important Deadlines
- March 27: Deadline to reserve a room at the Newton Marriott
- March 31: Early bird pre-registration deadline (save $20!)
- March 31: Regalia order deadline (for those marching in Commencement)
- April 1: Deadline to reserve a room at the Waltham Westin
- May 1: Regular pre-registration deadline (onsite registration will be available on campus May 16 pending space)
Weekend Schedule
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Shabbat Services (Hosted by Hillel)
Reform: 5:45 pm
Conservative (Masorti): 6:00 pm
Orthodox: 5:55 pm
Commencement Shabbat Dinner (Hosted by Hillel) | 7:15 pm | $65
Deadline: May 1
Celebrate Shabbat with graduating students and their families. Members of the Class of 1976 will be seated together to reconnect and share memories.
Continental Breakfast & Meet and Greet | 8:30 - 9:30 am
Start the day with coffee, conversation, and reconnection.
Shabbat Services (Hosted by Hillel) | 9:00 - 10:00 am
Conservative and Orthodox services on Saturday morning/evening.
Panel: Second Chapters and Soft Landings | 9:30 - 10:30 am
Explore life transitions from full-speed careers to intentional next chapters. Whether you’re considering retirement, launching a passion project, or giving back in new ways, this session focuses on staying engaged and purposeful.
Shabbat Lunch (Hosted by Hillel) | 12:00 pm | $35
Deadline: May 1
Class Photo | 12:15 pm
Lunch & Conversation with President Arthur Levine ’70 | 12:45 - 1:45 pm
Hear President Levine share his vision for Brandeis and reflect on his journey as an alumnus.
Guided Campus Tours | 2:15 - 4:00 pm
- Rose Art Museum Private Tour (2:15 and 3:30 pm)
- MakerLab Tour (2:15 pm)
See how innovation and hands-on creativity intersect through cutting-edge tools and student projects.
- Engineering Classroom Tour (3:30 pm)
Led by Ian Roy ’05
Learn about the new Engineering Science major launching with the Class of 2030. Visit an active learning classroom with 30+ digital fabrication machines and see student projects under the theme “Design to Repair the World.”
50th Reunion Class Dinner | 7:00 pm | The Local, Wellesley | $55
Enjoy an evening of great company and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Your registration includes food and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available for alcoholic beverages.
Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony | 8:00 am
Celebrate 50 years since graduating from Brandeis and march in the Commencement procession alongside the Class of 2026.
- Arrive by 8:00 am. Coffee and light breakfast provided.
- Class members who wish to march must order regalia by March 31. Ordering information will be included in your registration confirmation.
Class Farewell Brunch | 12:00 PM | Marriott Newton | $40
Close the weekend with one final gathering. Share stories, take photos, and toast to fifty years of memories before heading home.
Questions?
Email the Alumni Relations team at classprograms@brandeis.edu.
Reunion Committee
Ellen Blitz • Arnold R. Goldberg • Mark Goldstein • Kenneth Gorfinkle • Douglas Katz • Larry Nemer • Beth Pearlman • Roger E. Tackeff • Jonathan Weiss • Louis Jay Woolf
