2026 True Blue Weekend Schedule

9 am – 6 pm | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center
Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center

8 am – 4 pm | Open Classes 🎓💙📚
Students may arrange with their professors for their parents to visit classes, or parents and alumni may obtain a schedule of available open classes at the information table at registration in the Lombardo Welcome Center. Please plan to arrive on time and to stay for the duration of the class.
NOTE: Space is Limited.

11 am – 2 pm | Campus Lunch 
True Blue Weekend guests can enjoy lunch in the Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall for $8.25 per person, payable at the door. Registration is requested. 
Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall 

Noon – 1 p.m. | ENE Lite Lunch: Student Summer Research Presentations 📚 
Earth and Environment (ENE) students will present on their summer research projects. Come join us for pizza and snacks and to learn about the great opportunities our students take part in.
119, Hackman Physical Sciences Laboratory

Noon – 1:30 pm | Class of 1971, 1966, 1961, and 1956 Reunion Lunch 🎉
Join fellow classmates and guests for a lunch in celebration of the members of the class of 1971, 1966, 1961, and 1956. Lunch is free of charge for alumni and one guest; registration is required.
1787, Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center

Noon – 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 🌟
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground: Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center

12:30 – 4:30 pm | Fall Student Research Fair 💙📚
A poster session featuring the research projects of F&M summer scholars conducted in close mentoring experiences with faculty from across the sciences, social sciences, humanities and the creative and performing arts.
Mayser Gymnasium

12:30 – 4:30 pm | Summer Experience Fair: How F&M Students Spent Their Summer in 2026 💙📚
Featuring 50+ sophomore through senior students who will present on their summer internship, entrepreneurship, professional training, and research experiences, including what they did and learned, and how their summer experiences informed their ongoing academic interests and career pursuits.
Mayser Gymnasium

2 – 3 pm | Nevonian Celebration and Induction Ceremony 🎉
Join the celebration as we honor the 50th Reunion Class of 1976 and observe their induction into the Nevonian Society. Registration is requested.
Presentation Room, Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center

2 – 3 pm | Quantitative & Science Center Open House 📚
Please stop by the new Q&SC home to say hello to former tutors and staff. We look forward to seeing you!
020, Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government and Public Policy

3 – 4 pm | Joseph International Center 20th Anniversary Celebration      
Join President Rich, past and present Directors of the Joseph International Center, and the International Programs staff as we welcome international Diplomats for a drop-in reception to celebrate the JIC's 20th anniversary! Stop by to catch up with old friends and meet new members of F&M's global community. Registration is requested.
Joseph International Center, 701 College Ave

3 – 5 pm | Coffee Hour at the Center for the Sustainable Environment
Stop by the Center for the Sustainable Environment for some local coffee and refreshments. Fuel up for an action packed weekend and learn more about what the College is doing to create a sustainable future! Registration is requested.
Fair Trade Cafe, Center for the Sustainable Environment

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.  |  Class of 1971 55th Reunion Storytelling Session 🎉
Reconnect with classmates and celebrate the memories, friendships, and experiences that have made the Class of 1971 a special part of the Franklin & Marshall College community. This reunion storytelling session invites classmates to come together to share favorite memories, reflect on their years at F&M, and celebrate the people and moments that shaped their college experience. Join us for a meaningful conversation filled with reflection, laughter, and connection as we honor the shared journey that began at F&M more than five decades ago. Registration is requested. 
Druker Common, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

4 – 5 pm | International Coffee Hour & Diplomatch Meet-up      
Do you miss International Coffee Hour at the JIC? Come by and share in this tradition with current students and alums! If you are participating in the Diplomatch program, Coffee Hour will be your chance to meet up with your match. Note that advance sign-up is required to participate in the Diplomatch program. Coffee Hour is open to all, and requires no advance registration. 
Joseph International Center, 701 College Ave

5 – 7 pm | Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Ceremony 📣
Celebrate this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and take part in the proud tradition of F&M Athletics! The following will be honored as the 44th class of inductees: Jay Baumgardner '73 (Football & Baseball), Steve Growney '82 (Men's Lacrosse), Tina Stathis Newman '89 (Women's Lacrosse), Paulette Cutruzzula Dreher '10 (Women's Lacrosse & Field Hockey), Nicole Morano '11 (Volleyball), Dave Rosenfeld '15 (Men's Soccer), Rick Durso '16 (Wrestling). Registration is requested.
Roschel Performing Arts Center

6 pm | True Blue Shabbat with Chabad
Join F&M Chabad for a warm and welcoming True Blue Shabbat. A full traditional dinner with good food, singing, and conversation. Kiddush, Shira's signature Challah, four course dinner. The event is open to students, alumni, families, faculty, staff, and friends. Registration is requested.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave.

6 – 9 pm | Class of 1976 - 50th Class Dinner 🎉
Join fellow classmates and guests for a reception and dinner in celebration of the Class of 1976 50th reunion. Registration is required.
Winter Visual Arts Center

7 – 9 pm | Reunion Alumni Welcome Reception 🎉  
Kick off your True Blue Weekend with an evening of celebration, connection and F&M spirit! Reunion Alumni are invited to gather at West Art, a new community space just steps from campus, to reconnect with classmates, reminisce about favorite F&M memories and toast the weekend ahead. Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and plenty of opportunity to catch up before a full weekend of True Blue festivities.

What song takes you right back to your F&M days? Add your request while registering and help create the soundtrack for your reunion!

Sponsored by the Alumni Association Board. Registration is required.
West Art, 816 Buchanan Ave

8 – 9:30 pm | Choral Concert 🎓💙
Music performed by The Franklin & Marshall College Chorus and Chamber Singers.
Ann and Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall

8 am – 6 pm | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center 
Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center

8:15 – 9:30 am | Parent Breakfast Briefing with the Center for Career & Professional Development 💙
Get a closer look at how The Center for Career & Professional Development empowers students to pursue fulfilling careers with courage and curiosity by joining us for a breakfast presentation. You'll discover how your child is being connected with internship opportunities, established alumni, hands-on experiences, hiring managers, and expert advice through our new Career Community model. Even if you've joined us in the past, we encourage you to grab some coffee with us and learn more about our unique approach to developing Diplomats into successful professionals. There is no charge to attend this breakfast event, but you are kindly asked to register in advance.                     
Booth Ferris, 2nd Floor, Steinman College Center

8:30 – 9:30 am | ENE Geoscience Founders Society Board Meeting
Annual meeting for Geoscience Founders Society Board Members.
119, Hackman Physical Sciences Laboratory  

8:30 – 10 am | The 15th Annual African American Alumni Council Sydney N. Bridgett '51 Award Breakfast 🤍
Join members of the African American Alumni Council for this breakfast and ceremony which traditionally honors alumni of African descent for outstanding achievement in a chosen profession or endeavor. This year, the following alumni will receive the Sydney N. Bridgett ’51 Award: Kisha Bazelais '01, Frank Clyburn '86, Dexter Davenport '92, Alverna Durham Sr. ’73 (posthumous award), Lewis Myers '68, Rachel St. Louis '21, Jessica Tingling '10, and Gordon White '75.  Registration is required.  Sponsored by the Alumni Association Board.
Catering Suite, Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall  

9 am | F&M Chabad Shabbat Text Study—Tanya Class
Dive into Tanya's wisdom and start your Shabbat morning with deep insights and meaningful discussions. Please register in advance.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave

9 – 10 am | F&M Wrestling Open Practice  📣          
F&M wrestling alumni, families, and friends are invited to observe the 2026-2027 team practice. Enter the building through the doors connected to the Mayser Gymnasium parking lot located directly off of College Avenue.                                                                                                         
Wrestling Room (lower level), Mayser Gymnasium

9 – 10:30 am | Men's and Women's Squash Breakfast 📣
Come play squash, eat breakfast and meet current players, parents and alumni. Registration is requested.
Squash Courts, Basement, Mayser Gymnasium

9:30 – 10:30 am | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Coffee Hour 📚          
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for coffee, pastries, and conversation!  Open to all; psychology, SPM, and BFB majors are especially encouraged to attend. Registration is requested.
Druker Common, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

9:30 – 10:30 am | ENE Geoscience Founders Society Student/Alumni Networking Breakfast📚          
Earth and Environment (ENE) and Geoscience students and alumni will meet casually to talk about career and graduate school opportunities in the environmental field. Please come join us for coffee and conversation, and to reconnect with friends and professors. We look forward to seeing you! Registration is requested.               
119, Hackman Physical Sciences Laboratory 

9:30 – 11 am | Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Meet and Greet 📚          
Drop by to enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat with faculty.
Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

10 am | F&M Chabad Shabbat Services
Join F&M students for an inspiring Shabbat service as we pray, discuss the weekly portion, and connect timeless Torah teachings with today’s world. Please register in advance.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave.

10 am | Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Scrimmage & Tailgate 📣
Calling all Women’s Lacrosse alumni, parents, families, and fans - join us for an alumni scrimmage! Afterward (beginning at 11 am), stop by the Women’s Lacrosse tent on the northside of Shadek Stadium to enjoy food and connect with fellow alumni, parents, families, and current student-athletes as we celebrate 50 years of F&M Women’s Lacrosse. The program will officially mark its 50th anniversary in spring 2027, with an alumni day and additional celebrations planned with the team. Stay tuned for more details, and come help us kick off this exciting anniversary year! Please register if you plan to participate in the alumni scrimmage.
Field between Shadek Stadium and Armstrong Boulevard

10 – 11 am | Annual meeting for the Alpha Theta Alumni Association of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity 🤍
112, Stager Hall 

10 – 11 am | Department of Anthropology Open House 📚
Reunite with Anthropology faculty in this informal drop-in event.
Gerhart House

10 – 11:30 am | Government Department Coffee and Pastries 📚
The Department of Government will be having a gathering for government faculty and alumni with coffee and pastries on the first floor in the Harris Center. We look forward to seeing and chatting with alumni and friends!
Outdoor Patio (inclement weather location - Hard Living Room), Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government and Public Policy 

10 am – 1 pm | Men's and Women's Swimming Centennial East Quad Meet 📣
Come support the Men's and Women's Swim Teams in their Season Opener against Swarthmore, Dickinson, and Ursinus.
Kunkel Aquatic Center, Alumni Sports & Fitness Center

10 am – 4 pm | Baseball Turns 150! 📣
Step up to the plate and help F&M Baseball kick off its 150th anniversary celebration! Stop by the Baseball tent to enjoy food and connect with former teammates, friends, parents, families, and current student-athletes as we celebrate this historic milestone. F&M’s oldest varsity sport will officially turn 150 in spring 2027, with additional anniversary events planned throughout the season. Watch your F&M communications for details—and get ready to join the celebration! 
Baseball Tent, Northside of Shadek Stadium

10:45 – 11:45 am | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Roundtable Panel 📚
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for a discussion about post-graduation life after earning F&M degrees in psychology, cognitive science, or animal behavior. Open to all; Registration is requested.                             
Druker Common, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

11 am – Noon | The Tony Ross ’91 Black Arts, Culture & Entertainment Panel + Exhibition 🤍🌟
Don’t miss this enlightening and inspiring panel discussion that will highlight the artistic, cultural, and creative endeavors of F&M’s Black alumni and seeks to normalize pathways and entry into the Arts & Entertainment industry with a Liberal Arts background. This program is named for Tony Ross, F&M Class of 1991 and founding member of the African American Alumni Council, in honor of his living legacy and indelible contributions to F&M, its alumni and students.

Panelists/organizers include Aviel Ayoung ’06, Intisar Hamilton ’06, Joaquim Hamilton ’06, Dr. Stephen Tyson Jr. ’07, Jessica Tingling ’10 and Oliver Tingling ’11. 

Prior to and following the panel, take time to view the artistic works created by these incredible alumni, on display in Stahr Auditorium.
Stahr Auditorium, Stager Hall

11 am – 12:30 pm | F&M Wrestling Kickoff Meeting 📣
Join the F&M Wrestling team along with friends and family, as we introduce the 2026-2027 team, recap the historic success of the previous season, and discuss the upcoming season. We will also be honoring and hearing from Hall of Fame Inductee and All-American Rick Durso '16. Lunch is $8.25 per person, payable at the door. After grabbing lunch, guests should bring it to the Catering Suite in the back right corner of the Dining Hall. If you won’t be eating, notify the staff at the front of the Dining Hall and enter the Catering Suite around 11 am. Please RSVP by contacting Coach Borja at sborja@fandm.edu if you are planning to attend.
Catering Suite, Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall  

Noon | Ethical Living in a Topsy-Turvey World
Join Emeritus Professor of Legal Studies Jeffrey Nesteruk for a reading from his new book, Seeking Your Better Self: Timely Virtues for a Turbulent World, and a conversation about living your ideals and holding on to your values amid life’s wobbly or uncertain moments. This event is sponsored by the F&M Mindfulness Program and the Business, Organizations, and Society Department (BOS). Registration is requested.                       
Philadelphia Alumni Writers House

Noon | F&M Chabad Shabbat Lunch
Join us for a delicious and relaxed Shabbat lunch. This is a perfect opportunity to continue the spirit of Shabbat in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Please register in advance.
Location will be shared after registering

Noon – 3 pm | True Blue Fall Fest, Reunion Gatherings & Reunion Class Photos 🎓💙 
Alumni, students, parents and families, faculty, and staff are all welcome at the True Blue Fall Fest! This F&M community celebration features family-friendly activities, live music from student bands, sweet treats, and local beverages. There will be a number of local food trucks on site featuring a variety of delicious cuisines.

PLEASE NOTE: Food truck and alcohol pricing is a la carte. Some trucks may only accept cash/Venmo while others take credit cards and various forms of mobile payment. 

There is no charge to attend True Blue Fall Fest and registration is not required.

Hartman Green (Rain location: Alumni Sports & Fitness Center)

True Blue Fall Fest: For Reunion Classes! 🎉

All classes ending in 1 or 6 are invited to gather under the Reunion Tents to reconnect with classmates during True Blue Fall Fest. Look for class year signage and join your class for a group picture. Please gather with your class 10 minutes prior to the scheduled photo time.

Class Photo Schedule:

12:15 p.m. | Class of 2021 – 5th Reunion
12:25 p.m. | Class of 2016 – 10th Reunion
12:35 p.m. | Class of 2011 – 15th Reunion
12:45 p.m. | Class of 2006 – 20th Reunion
12:55 p.m. | Class of 2001 – 25th Reunion
1:05 p.m. | Class of 1996 – 30th Reunion
1:15 p.m. | Class of 1991 – 35th Reunion
1:25 p.m. | Class of 1986 – 40th Reunion
1:35 p.m. | Class of 1981 – 45th Reunion
1:45 p.m. | Class of 1976 – 50th Reunion
1:55 p.m. | Nevonians (Class of 1976 and older)

Noon – 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 🌟
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground: Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center

Noon – 8 pm | WFNM Station Tours 🌟
Help us celebrate 75 years of radio at F&M! Drop in for a tour of the station led by a member of the WFNM Executive Board and queue up your favorite college throwback while you're at it! Whether you were an on-air DJ back in the day or just loved tuning in from your dorm room, come share your favorite radio memories and see how the station has evolved. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect with the voice of the campus and leave your own musical mark on the weekend.
Second Floor, Steinman College Center

1 pm | Football: F&M vs. Ursinus 📣
Shadek Stadium

1 pm | Volleyball: F&M vs. Washington College 📣
Mayser Gymnasium

1 – 6 pm | Phi Kappa Tau Reunion 🤍
Join us to celebrate our return to campus! Alumni, family, and friends are welcome for an afternoon of reconnecting, reminiscing, and celebrating lifelong brotherhood. We look forward to seeing you back at Phi Tau. 

• 1 – 3 pm Open House
• 3 – 4 pm Brothers Meeting (informal)
• 4 – 6 pm Rededication Celebration

Refreshments will be served and registration is requested.
605 College Avenue

3 – 4 pm | Caroline Steinman Nunan Arboretum Tree Tour
Franklin and Marshall is the home to the Caroline Steinman Nunan Arboretum, a collection of over 1,000 trees representing over 120 different species. Join us as we take a walk through campus to learn more about historic trees, native species, and the wonderful benefits of an urban forest! Registration is requested.
Meet at the Center for the Sustainable Environment Patio

3 – 4:30 pm | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Symposium 📚         
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for brief presentations about the work they have been doing since leaving F&M. Open to all; Registration is requested.  
142, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

3 – 5 pm | Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Alumni Gathering 🤍
The Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Association & Alpha Phi Alumni invite you to our 4th annual Alumni Mixer! Find some letters if you still have (and fit into them) and reminisce over snacks and beverages. Registration is requested.
138, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

3 – 6 pm | Phi Sigma Kappa Open House 🤍                                                                                
Join fellow brothers for an open house where the fraternity was located “back in the day.” Current residents, the Winterstein family, open their home for brothers and guests. Brothers Bill Curtis ’61 and Joe Ellenberger ’71 will be at the house to greet you.      
437 W. James St., Lancaster 

5 – 6:30 pm | The Lancaster Vice History Tour led by Professor Alison Kibler
Around 1900, Lancaster was known as a "wide-open" city where police and officials tolerated and even encouraged vice (prostitution, gambling, drinking). In response, prominent citizens formed the Law and Order Society to force the city to clean up vice. Did this campaign succeed? Take this walking tour of downtown Lancaster to find out! This content is recommended for adults 18+. Space is limited and registration is required.
Tour leaves from the Lancaster City Welcome Center, 38 Penn Square

6 pm | A Capella Performance 🎓💙🌟
A crowd favorite! The following student singing groups will perform: Kite & Keys, Poor Richards, Sweet Ophelia and The Chessmen.
Atrium, Steinman College Center

6 – 9 pm | Tribute Celebration – by invitation
Roschel Performing Arts Center

8 – 9:30 pm | Spectrum Concert 🎓💙🌟
Performance featuring all of the instrumental music ensembles: Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Western African Drumming Ensemble.
Ann and Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall

9 – 11 am | Campus Breakfast 
True Blue Weekend guests can enjoy breakfast in the Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall for $8.25 per person, payable at the door. Registration is requested.
Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall  

10 am – Noon | Athletics Achievement Celebration 📣🎓💙
Director of Athletics & Recreation Lauren Packer Webster will lead recognition of 2025-2026 athletic teams and individuals who reached a milestone achievement in their divisional sport through the NCAA. Registration is requested. 
Roschel Performing Arts Center

Noon – 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 🌟
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground: Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center

Noon – 4 pm | WFNM Station Tours 🌟
Help us celebrate 75 years of radio at F&M! Drop in for a tour of the station led by a member of the WFNM Executive Board and queue up your favorite college throwback while you're at it! Whether you were an on-air DJ back in the day or just loved tuning in from your dorm room, come share your favorite radio memories and see how the station has evolved. It’s the perfect chance to reconnect with the voice of the campus and leave your own musical mark on the weekend.
Second Floor, Steinman College Center