2026 True Blue Weekend Schedule
Building Your True Blue Weekend Schedule
Choices abound during F&M's most exciting weekend of the year β from reunion class
activities to Diplomat Athletic events to student performances and more. If you're
having trouble narrowing down options, the icons below can help you easily identify
activities that may align with your areas of interest. Unless noted, True Blue Weekend
events are open to all alumni, students, families, and friends.
π Alumni π Reunion Alumni π Parents/Families π£ Athletics π Arts π€ Greek/Affinity π ΜΗΠΔ
9 am β 6 pm | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center Noon β 1 p.m. | ENE Lite Lunch: Student Summer Research Presentations π Noon β 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits π 12:30 β 4:30 pm | Fall Student Research Fair ππ 3 β 4 pm | Joseph International Center 20th Anniversary Celebration 3 β 5 pm | Coffee Hour at the Center for the Sustainable Environment 4 β 5 pm | International Coffee Hour & Diplomatch Meet-up 6 pm | True Blue Shabbat with Chabad 7 β 9 pm | Reunion Alumni Welcome Reception π 8 am β 6 pm | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center 8:30 β 9:30 am | ENE Geoscience Founders Society Board Meeting 9 am | F&M Chabad Shabbat Text StudyβTanya Class Dive into Tanya's wisdom and start your Shabbat morning with deep insights and meaningful
discussions. Please . 9 β 10:30 am | Men's and Women's Squash Breakfast π£ 9:30 β 10:30 am | ENE Geoscience Founders Society Student/Alumni Networking Breakfastπ 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 todayβs world. Please . 10 am | Womenβs Lacrosse Alumni Scrimmage & Tailgate π£ 10 β 11 am | Department of Anthropology Open House π 10 am β 4 pm | Baseball Turns 150! π£ 11 am β Noon | The Tony Ross β91 Black Arts, Culture & Entertainment Panel + Exhibition
π€π Panelists/organizers include Aviel Ayoung β06, Intisar Hamilton β06, Joaquim Hamilton β06, Dr. Stephen Tyson Jr. β07, Jessica Tingling β10 and Oliver Tingling β11. Prior to and following the panel, take time to view the artistic works created by
these incredible alumni, on display in Stahr Auditorium. Noon | Ethical Living in a Topsy-Turvey World Noon | F&M Chabad Shabbat Lunch 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. (Rain location: ) True Blue Fall Fest: For Reunion Classes! π 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 β 5th Reunion Noon β 8 pm | WFNM Station Tours π 3 β 4 pm | Caroline Steinman Nunan Arboretum Tree Tour 3 β 5 pm | Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Alumni Gathering π€ 3 β 6 pm | Phi Sigma Kappa Open House π€ 9 β 11 am | Campus Breakfast Noon β 4 pm | WFNM Station Tours π2026 True Blue Weekend Schedule
Friday, Oct. 23
8 am β 4 pm | Open Classes πππ
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.
11:30 am β 1 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.
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.
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Noon β 1:30 pm | Class of 1971, 1966, 1961, and 1956 Reunion Lunch π
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.
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Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American
Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvaniaβs Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground:
Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art,
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.
12:30 β 4:30 pm | Summer Experience Fair: How F&M Students Spent Their Summer in 2026
ππ
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.
2 β 3 pm | Nevonian Celebration and Induction Ceremony π
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,
2 β 3 pm | Quantitative & Science Center Open House π
Please stop by the new Q&SC home to say hello to former tutors and staff. We look
forward to seeing you!
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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.
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,
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 is required to participate in the Diplomatch program. Coffee Hour is open to all,
and requires no advance registration.
5 β 7 pm | Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Ceremony π£
Celebrate this yearβs 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.
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. .
Chabad Center,
6 β 9 pm | Class of 1976 - 50th Class Dinner π
Join fellow classmates and guests for a reception and dinner in celebration of the
Class of 1976 50th reunion. Registration is required.
Kick off your True Blue Weekend with an evening of celebration, connection and F&M
spirit! Reunion Alumni are invited to gather at , 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. Sponsored by the Alumni Association Board. Registration is required.
West Art,
8 β 9:30 pm | Choral Concert ππ
Music performed by The Franklin & Marshall College Chorus and Chamber Singers.
Saturday, Oct. 24
8:15 β 9:30 am | Parent Breakfast Briefing with the Center for Career & Professional
Development π
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,
Annual meeting for Geoscience Founders Society Board Members.
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8:30 β 10 am | The 15th Annual African American Alumni Council Sydney N. Bridgett
'51 Award Breakfast π€
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 β51 Award: Kisha Bazelais '01, Frank Clyburn '86, Dexter Davenport
'92, Alverna Durham Sr. β73 (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,
Chabad Center,
9 β 10 am | F&M Wrestling Open Practice π£
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),
Come play squash, eat breakfast and meet current players, parents and alumni.
Squash Courts, Basement,
9:30 β 10:30 am | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Coffee Hour π
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.
Druker Common,
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.
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9:30 β 11 am | Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Meet and Greet π
Drop by to enjoy a cup of coffee and a chat with faculty.
Atrium,
Chabad Center,
Calling all Womenβs Lacrosse alumni, parents, families, and fans - join us for an
alumni scrimmage! Afterward (beginning at 11 am), stop by the Womenβs 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 Womenβs 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.
10 β 11 am | Annual meeting for the Alpha Theta Alumni Association of the Lambda Chi
Alpha Fraternity π€
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Reunite with Anthropology faculty in this informal drop-in event.
10 β 11:30 am | Government Department Coffee and Pastries π
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),
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&Mβs oldest varsity sport will officially turn 150 in spring 2027, with additional
anniversary events planned throughout the season. Watch your F&M communications for
detailsβand get ready to join the celebration!
Baseball Tent, Northside of
10:45 β 11:45 am | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Roundtable Panel π
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.
Druker Common,
Donβt miss this enlightening and inspiring panel discussion that will highlight the
artistic, cultural, and creative endeavors of F&Mβs 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.
Stahr Auditorium,
11 am β 12:30 pm | F&M Wrestling Kickoff Meeting π£
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 wonβt 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,
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 lifeβs
wobbly or uncertain moments. This event is sponsored by the F&M Mindfulness Program
and the Business, Organizations, and Society Department (BOS).
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 .
Location will be shared after registering
Noon β 3 pm | True Blue Fall Fest, Reunion Gatherings & Reunion Class Photos ππ
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.
12:25 p.m. | Class of 2016 β 10th Reunion
12:35 p.m. | Class of 2011 β 15th Reunion
12:45 p.m. | Class of 2006 β 20th Reunion
12:55 p.m. | Class of 2001 β 25th Reunion
1:05 p.m. | Class of 1996 β 30th Reunion
1:15 p.m. | Class of 1991 β 35th Reunion
1:25 p.m. | Class of 1986 β 40th Reunion
1:35 p.m. | Class of 1981 β 45th Reunion
1:45 p.m. | Class of 1976 β 50th Reunion
1:55 p.m. | Nevonians (Class of 1976 and older)
Noon β 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits π
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American
Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvaniaβs Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground:
Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art,
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. Itβs the perfect chance to reconnect with the voice of the campus and
leave your own musical mark on the weekend.
Second Floor,
1 pm | Football: F&M vs. Ursinus π£
1 pm | Volleyball: F&M vs. Washington College π£
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 Patio
3 β 4:30 pm | Psychology Brookshire Fellow Symposium π
Join Brookshire Fellows from the past decade for brief presentations about the work
they have been doing since leaving F&M. Open to all.
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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.
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Join fellow brothers for an open house where the fraternity was located βback in the
day.β Current residents, the Winterstein family, open their home for brothers and
guests. Brothers Bill Curtis β61 and Joe Ellenberger β71 will be at the house to greet
you.
5 β 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,
6 β 9 pm | Tribute Celebration β by invitation
Sunday, Oct. 25
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.
10 am β Noon | Athletics Achievement Celebration π£ππ
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.
Noon β 4 pm | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits π
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Jeremiah Chechik, Micrographica; TOUCH GRASS; American
Art; Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvaniaβs Cultural Heritage; and Philadelphia Underground:
Music, Art, Dystopia.
Phillips Museum of Art,
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. Itβs the perfect chance to reconnect with the voice of the campus and
leave your own musical mark on the weekend.
Second Floor,
Events will be added to the schedule throughout the summer.
Register