Alumni Weekend

Celebrate with your class this Alumni Weekend

Anna Tolette — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:36:49 +0000

Celebrate with your class this Alumni Weekend Anna Tolette Thu, 01/08/2026 - 15:36

Keeley Haynes

Alumni Weekend offers an opportunity for you to reconnect with your friends, your past and yourself. The milestone class reunions are your chance to honor your time as a Buff. Join us April 10–13 to commemorate the Classes of 2021, 2001, 2016, 1986, 1976 and the Golden Anniversary Club.

During a special ceremony, alumni celebrating milestone reunions will be individually featured in a celebratory slideshow presented by the Alumni Association, receive a specialty reunion swag item and enjoy lunch catered by The Sink. In addition, alumni will have the opportunity to reminisce about how they and the university have grown since their time on campus.

Reconnect with your past self

Whether you graduated five years ago or 50 years ago, chances are you have changed a lot since commencement. You probably don’t dress the same or listen to the same music you did when you first became a Buff, but that doesn’t mean that person isn’t still a part of you.

Take the time to reflect on where you started, where you’ve gone and how CU shaped you during your reunion. Not only will you hold a newfound appreciation for yourself, but you may also adopt new perspectives on your current life by rediscovering your past passions, interests and values. After all, your time at CU Boulder helped to create the person you are today.

Rekindle old connections

Remember that classmate you lost contact with? Or the friend you adventured with? Your milestone reunion is the time to reconnect.

Exchange old stories from your time as undergrads, catch up on each other’s lives and experience the transformations your classmates have undergone firsthand. Buffs never stray from their stampede, and the familiar faces at Alumni Weekend prove that the connections made at CU Boulder last a lifetime.

Remember CU History

This Alumni Weekend marks CU Boulder’s 150th anniversary. At reunions, remember the progressive developments, historic wins and unforgettable events that reshaped CU during your time as a student.

Recall the monumental appointment of Dr. Mary Frances Berry — the first female and minority chancellor — and the construction of the largest operating pendulum in the western hemisphere in Duane Physics’ Gamow Tower in 1976. Bask in the glory of the 1986 victory against undefeated Nebraska, which broke CU’s 18-year losing streak against the Cornhuskers, or take a trip down memory lane to the time when the Buffs upset Nebraska 62-36 in 2001.

Reflect on the memorable speakers that CU Boulder hosted on campus, such as the Dalai Lama and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. Refuel your Buff Pride while you think of the Olympians, Grammy-award winners and Ralphies you called your classmates. These past accomplishments will remind you why you’re proud to call yourself a Buff.

As you return to campus this April to celebrate your milestone reunions, may Alumni Weekend remind you that your story at CU is still unfolding. The memories you will revisit, the people you will reconnect with and the history you will remember will not only honor where you have been, but also who you have become.

Join your classmates in celebrating years of tradition, triumph and transformation, and leave campus with the same pride, curiosity and spirit that first made you a Buff.

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Reconnect with CU Boulder through the Golden Anniversary Club

Anna Tolette — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:51:19 +0000

Reconnect with CU Boulder through the Golden Anniversary Club Anna Tolette Wed, 11/05/2025 - 08:51

Keeley Haynes

The memories made at CU Boulder stick with students and alumni for a lifetime and deserve to be remembered. Travel back to the prime of your Buffs experience with the Golden Anniversary Club.

The Golden Anniversary Club (GAC) is an honorary alumni group that celebrates Forever Buffs who graduated from CU Boulder 51+ years ago. Each year, the class that reaches the 51-year milestone is automatically inducted into the club, meaning the GAC network and community are ever-growing.

Celebrate at Alumni Weekend

GAC members are invited to annual reunions each spring during Alumni Weekend. No matter what milestone you are celebrating, all GAC members are welcome to enjoy exclusive campus tours, recognition ceremonies and private lunches catered by local Boulder favorites, such as The Sink.

Reunite with CU Boulder’s community

GAC reunions allow members to reflect on how CU Boulder shaped them into the people they are today. Reminisce about your favorite classes, professors, clubs and campus memories. Reconnect with familiar faces, meet new friends and recognize the accomplishments you have made since you left campus.

GAC members are not only connected through reunions. They can also connect through the digital Brightcrowd Book. Once entered in the GAC system, members can view other club members and reach out to their fellow classmates and reunion attendees to rekindle old friendships and maintain new ones.

The Golden Anniversary Club is the perfect way to honor CU Boulder’s history and the place you hold in it. The personal and professional journey you started on campus connects you to the Buffs of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Return to your stampede and remember what it means to be a Buff.

Celebrate lifelong CU Boulder memories with the Golden Anniversary Club, which honors alumni 51+ years post-graduation through reunions, connections and community.

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The Best Reasons to Attend Homecoming & Alumni Weekend

Anna Tolette — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 21:48:42 +0000

The Best Reasons to Attend Homecoming & Alumni Weekend Anna Tolette Tue, 04/08/2025 - 15:48

Sophia McKeown

Graduating from CU Boulder doesn’t mean saying goodbye — it means becoming part of a lifelong Forever Buffs community. While your time as a student may be ending, there are plenty of reasons to return to campus and keep the CU spirit alive. Two of the best opportunities to reconnect with old friends, relive your favorite college memories and celebrate your Buffs pride are Homecoming and Alumni Weekend.

Homecoming: A Weekend of Buffs Pride

Every fall, CU Boulder comes alive with Homecoming, one of the university’s most cherished traditions. Activities bring together alumni, students, faculty and fans for a weekend of Buffs pride. Signature events include:

Stampede Parade: Join a spirited celebration that paints Pearl Street black and gold!

Football game: Cheer on the Buffs as they take on Big 12 rivals!

Buffs on Tap: Spend your afternoon relaxing in the backyard of the Koenig Alumni Center, sampling fine brews and wines crafted by CU Boulder alumni.

No matter what you loved most about your time at CU, Homecoming offers a chance to relive it while making new memories. Make sure to update your contact information and stay connected to all the fun happening at CU Boulder year-round.

Alumni Weekend: A New Tradition for Forever Buffs

2025 was the first year CU Boulder hosted Alumni Weekend, offering a chance for Buffs everywhere to return to campus for a weekend of celebration and connection. As a soon-to-be grad, you have the chance to help make Alumni Weekend a lasting CU tradition.

Alumni Weekend highlights include:

Exclusive campus tours: See what’s new on campus while revisiting your favorite spots.

Group connections: Reconnect with fellow Buffs who shared your student experience, from clubs to Greek life to academic programs.

Milestone reunions: Celebrate class anniversaries with friends and reminisce about your student days.

With graduation right around the corner, you can start planning your first visit back to CU Boulder. Homecoming and Alumni Weekend offer the perfect opportunities to return, celebrate and continue being part of the Forever Buffs community. So mark your calendar, gather your friends and make plans to come back to Boulder — you’ll always have a home here.

Stay Informed

This program is open to all CU 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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Reconnect with your past self

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