Alumni Celebration & Reunions
Thank you for joining us!
We enjoyed having so many alumni on campus with us on September 19-20! Thank you all for coming and for your grace, patience, and flexibility around the Farm Aid festival.
Form your 2026 class committee now!
The date for the 2026 Alumni Celebration & Reunions should be set by mid-December 2025. Alumni from classes with years ending in 1 or 6 are invited to form a reunion committee for your class. Committee members help spread the word to their classmates about Alumni Celebration events and plan activities specifically for their class. Reunions will be held only for those classes with a committee.
To join your class committee, complete the Reunion Committee Interest Form. Please contact Maureen Long at [email protected] with any questions.
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
8:30 am | Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
9:30 am | Conversation with the Deans
Dr. Jakub Tolar, Dean, Medical School and Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Dr. Kevin Diebel, Regional Dean, Medical School Duluth Campus
Dr. Chris Fallert, Regional Dean, CentraCare Regional Campus, St. Cloud
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
11:00 am | Transforming Medical Education: Student Perspectives & Beyond
Student Panel, Dr. Jess Blum, Assistant Dean for Foundations Curriculum, and Dr. Carrie Costantini, Assistant Dean for Admissions, Medical School
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
12:30 pm | Scholarship Connection Luncheon: Celebrating Alumni Generosity
Hosted by the University of Minnesota Foundation
Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center
Note: alumni may have also received an invitation to this event from the U of M Foundation.
2:30 pm | Innovations in Dementia: A Look at the Grossman Center's Research
Dr. Dongming Cai, Director of the N Bud Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
10:00 am-12:00 pm | Nu Sigma Nu and Phi Chi Open Houses
5:30 - 9:30 pm | Reunions for Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005
McNamara Alumni Center
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
8:30 am | Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Check-in begins at 8:30 am for alumni and guests to enjoy breakfast, visit with fellow alumni, and prepare for an engaging day.
9:30 am | Conversation with the Deans
Dr. Jakub Tolar, Dean, Medical School and Vice President for Clinical Affairs
Dr. Kevin Diebel, Regional Dean, Medical School Duluth Campus
Dr. Chris Fallert, Regional Dean, CentraCare Regional Campus, St. Cloud
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Join Medical School dean, Dr. Jakub Tolar, and regional campus deans, Dr. Kevin Diebel and Dr. Christopher Fallert, for a dynamic conversation about the future of our Medical School. Learn how we're advancing our mission in education, research, and patient care—including the expansion of the Duluth campus to a four-year program and the opening of the CentraCare Regional Campus in St. Cloud. We'll celebrate recent achievements, share challenges we're tackling, and invite your questions and insights. This is your opportunity to engage directly with leadership and help shape the future of our Medical School.
11:00 am | Transforming Medical Education: Student Perspectives & Beyond
Student Panel, Dr. Jess Blum, Assistant Dean for Foundations Curriculum, and Dr. Carrie Costantini, Assistant Dean for Admissions, Medical School
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
The Medical School’s groundbreaking curriculum is integrated, innovative, and individualized. In this session, Dr. Jess Blum and Dr. Carrie Costantini will provide an insider's view into the path to medical school and the current curriculum. A diverse panel of current students will provide the perspective of people navigating the curriculum and other educational experiences.
12:30 pm | Scholarship Connection Luncheon: Celebrating Alumni Generosity
Hosted by the University of Minnesota Foundation
Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center
Note: alumni may have also received an invitation to this event from the U of M Foundation.
Join us for an engaging luncheon with current scholarship recipients as well as Medical School alumni and friends. Hear about medical education in 2025 from the next generation of healthcare leaders and innovators and celebrate the generosity of alumni and donors who are investing in these inspiring students.
2:30 pm | Innovations in Dementia: A Look at the Grossman Center's Research
Dr. Dongming Cai, Director of the N Bud Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center
Making strides toward improved diagnosis, prevention, and treatment options for dementia patients. Dr. Dongming Cai, Director of the N Bud Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care, will share highlights of the Center's efforts to implement newly approved blood-based biomarkers and develop novel, innovative biomarkers that can aid in more accurate diagnoses and treatments, as well as better prevention and disease management. The Center's longitudinal brain health registry and biorepository study drives cutting-edge research, improving our understanding of the disease and advancing the discovery of new therapeutic strategies.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
10:00 am-12:00 pm | Nu Sigma Nu and Phi Chi Open Houses
Current Phi Chi and Nu Sigma Nu members invite all alumni to drop by to tour their respective houses and connect with current and alumni members.
5:30 - 9:30 pm | Reunions for Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005
McNamara Alumni Center
CLASS REUNIONS
REUNION DINNER ATTENDANCE LISTS
Click the tab for your class to see a list of your classmates who have registered for your reunion dinner. Lists are updated approximately once per day. Last updated: Tuesday, September 16 at 7:34 pm.
ALUMNI CELEBRATION & REUNION EVENTS
Many of the Alumni Celebration & Reunion events will take place at McNamara Alumni Center (200 SE Oak St) on the Minneapolis campus, with the exception of the Class of 2010/Entering Class of 2006 reunion dinner and any additional activities planned by the class reunion committees.
Reunion dinners held at McNamara include a reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres, dinner with salad and chef-prepared meal, assorted desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. A cash bar will be available for purchase of beer, wine, and mixed drinks.
REUNION ATTIRE
You may be wondering, "What should I wear to my reunion?" Reunions are definitely not formal affairs, but you may want to dress perhaps a little nicer than business casual. Class photos will be taken, so you'll want to look your best, but you should also be comfortable.
REUNION DINNER
The dinner will include a short presentation and Q&A session with Angie Conley, Director of the University of Minnesota Venture Center, who will speak on research in business and medicine.
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Marilyn Campbell & Kay Hawbaker
Jim Devinck
Jim & Dorothy Halverson
Arne & Miriam Lagus
Tom Mears
Byron & Karen McGregor
Daniel Murphy
Tom & Molly Russell
Paul & Jan Wicklund
Jon & Betty Wogensen
David Zarek
James & Kathleen Zavoral
Jim Zeese & Bill Herrmann
REUNION COMMITTEE
Arne Lagus
Paul Wicklund
Freeman Wong
Jim Zavoral
James Zeese
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Dan Ahlberg & Christine Clifford
Dan & Carol Frenning
John & Frances Lamey
Ernie & Susan Lampe
Pat Lilja
Jay Noren
Nicholas & Bernice Reuter
Paul & Gretchen Sanders
Barbara Schneidman
Tom Scott
Bill Shimp
James Struve
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1970 ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activities below for your class.
Please note that the cost of these activities is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for admission tickets or food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 5:00 p.m.
Campus Club, 4th floor of Coffman Memorial Union
Visit to Minnesota History Center
Saturday, September 20 | 11:00 a.m.
Minnesota History Center, Saint Paul
Museum admission is $12 or free for MNHS members. You can purchase tickets ahead of time or at the museum when you arrive. There is an option for lunch at Cafe Minnesota within the museum.
Class of 1970 Brunch
Sunday, September 21 | 11:00 a.m.
Dan Frenning's condo entertainment center, Minneapolis
Address will be provided to those who register for this event. Catering will be provided and a nominal contribution is appreciated to cover costs.
REUNION COMMITTEE
Dan Frenning
Jay Noren
Eugene Ollila
Barbara Schneidman
Bill Shimp
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Richard Andersen
Renner & Martha Anderson
Mac & Kris Baird
Bob Beck
Mark Bonnell
Holly Doyne & George Rehm
Peter & Judy Dyrud
Ken Engberg & Kathy Sukke
Tom Flynn
Jim Hart & Maureen Reed
Philip Hoversten
Tom & Susan Grande
Richard Horns
Alan & Marilyn Johnson
Doug Johnson
Ted Johnson
Tom LeFevere
Vicki & James Mayer
Buzz & Debby Miller
Mark & Grace Monson
Chuck Moser
Brian & Pam Murray
Dennis Nelson
Bob Nesheim
Rolf & Linda Paulson
Bill Rodman
Ed Rosenbaum
Steve Tsai
Paul Volberding
Robert Wheeler
Special guests: Dr. James & Janelle House
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1975 ACTIVITY
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activity below for your class.
Please note that the cost of this activity is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 5:00 p.m.
Campus Club, 4th floor of Coffman Memorial Union
REUNION COMMITTEE
Bob Beck
Holly Doyne
Tom Flynn
Jim Hart
Phil Hoversten
Paula Kelly
Mark Monson
Dennis Nelson
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Kathy & Marvin Brooks
John Dickhudt
Bill Gall
Thom Gerst
Gayl Gustafson & David Stuart
Steven Harder
Brian Henjum
Mary Jurisson
Karen Karn
Loie Lenarz & Robert Kolasa
Dave Larson
Louis Ling
Richard & Carol Morgan
Chris Morris
Becky Murray
Dan Nichols
Eric P Olson
John Pastorius
Tim & Michelle Regan
Ed & Jenni Ryan
Jorge & Sharon Saldivar
Tom Sandager
Arne Sorenson
Lola Sutherland
Linda & TK Walling
Dennis & Eunice Weslander
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1980 ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activities below for your class.
Please note that the cost of these activities is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for admission tickets or food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 5:00 p.m.
Urban Growler Brewing Company, Saint Paul
Walking Tour of Campus
Saturday, September 20 | 11 a.m.
U of MN Minneapolis Campus
REUNION COMMITTEE
Louis Ling
Becky Murray
Timothy Regan
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Brian & Denise Aamlid
Cathy Bendel & Joe Nunez
Kevin Bjork
Christina Bigelow
Doug Bigelow
Rick Bransford
Andrew & Sherilyn Burgdorf
Emma Carlin & Christopher Buck
Winston Cavert
Diane Davies (Shoemaker)
Dan DeKrey
Jennifer & Mark Gobel
Beth Brauer Hagberg & Mark Hagberg
Mike Huska
Craig & Mary Jo Johnson
Sara Langer & Bruce Monson
Jeannie Larson
Karee Lehrman
Ralph Magnusson & Betty Maloney
Jeff Mandel
Orrin Mann
Sara McGlynn
Joe McRaith
Greg & Noon Mevissen
David Midthun
Jeff Nipper
Jerry Perra
Bruce Rasmussen
Blake & Becky Reiter
Steve & Katie Remole
Rocco Russo & Ron Suresha
Janelle Rengel Walhout
Margaret Weglinski
Patrick Wright
Matt Yelle
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1985 ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activities below for your class.
Please note that the cost of these activities is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for admission tickets or food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 5:00 p.m.
Stub & Herb's Bar, Minneapolis
Visit to Bell Museum & Planetarium
Saturday, September 20| 11:00 a.m.
Bell Museum, U of MN Saint Paul Campus
Call 612-626-9660 after Labor Day to reserve tickets in advance or purchase at the museum the day of the visit. Class of 1985 discounted tickets are $6 for the museum, $4 for the planetarium, or $10 for a combo ticket. Tell the staff you are purchasing tickets for the 1985 Medical School class to receive the discount.
REUNION COMMITTEE
Kevin Bjork
Craig Johnson
Sara Langer
Jerry Perra
Christina Pieper Bigelow
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Nancy Brass
Sheila Flynn
George Garcia & Mo O'Brien
Paul & Becky Geary
Bret Haake
Paul Houge
Dan Malone
Leslie Good Norton & Joel Norton
Steve Olsson
Patrick & Mary O'Reilly
Erik Peterson
Randy & Ramona Rice
Heidi & Fred Street
Mike Walker
Bonnie Warhol
Tom Winegarden
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1990 ACTIVITIES
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activities below for your class.
Please note that the cost of these activities is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for admission tickets or food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 6:00 p.m.
The Market at Malcolm Yards, Minneapolis
Class Picnic
Saturday, September 20| 11:00 a.m.
Silverwood Park, St. Anthony
Food will be provided and a nominal contribution is appreciated to cover costs. Carpools can be arranged.
REUNION COMMITTEE
Paul Geary
Leslie Good Norton
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Stuart Bloom
Kim (Koffler) Clabbers
Michelle (Olson) Cilek
Vince Fan
Tom Frerichs
Brian Hirano
Karyn Johnson
Mark Labenski
Alison Lang
Jack Maloney
Casey & Sara Martin
Kerry Moore
George & Mary Kay Morris
Elaine Ong
Naomi (Bettenberg) Palmer
Bobbi Prigge
Jodi Regan
Jane Runzheimer
Kris Schaefer
Bill & Carol Stauffer
Bill Tanner
Paula Thomsen
Daniel Trajano
Ben Tsoi & Robert Williams
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1995 ACTIVITY
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activity below for your class.
Please note that the cost of this activity is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 7:00 p.m.
The Market at Malcolm Yards, Minneapolis
REUNION COMMITTEE
Mark Labenski
Casey Martin
Jodi Regan
Jane Runzheimer
Benjamin Tsoi
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Julie Anderson
Anne Marie Boller
Elissa Powers
Matthew Kissner
Lisa Koenig
Brian Konowalchuk
Carrie Kremer
Matt Kremer
Nick Kruger
Mark Luger
Paul Melchert
Kara Pacala
Shannon Parkos
Shawn Severson & Michael Haukaas
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 2000 ACTIVITY
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activity below for your class.
Please note that the cost of this activity is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Thursday, September 18 | 6:00 p.m.
O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co., Minneapolis
REUNION COMMITTEE
David Hilden
Sarah Kesler
Kara Pacala
Kevin Wentworth
REUNION DINNER
Saturday, September 20 | 5:30-9:30 p.m.
McNamara Alumni Center
REUNION DINNER ATTENDEES
Maisha Barnes
Endea Curry
Noelle Bach Halloin & Tony Halloin
Sara Johnstone & Rachel Wolff
Laura (Neumann) Patel
Sachin Patel
Skip Powell
ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 2005 ACTIVITY
In addition to the Alumni Celebration activities and the class reunion, the reunion committee has planned the activity below for your class.
Please note that the cost of this activity is not included in the price of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions registration. Any costs for food and beverages for these events will be paid by the individual at the venue.
Happy Hour
Friday, September 19 | 5:00 p.m.
Sally's Saloon, Minneapolis
REUNION COMMITTEE
Skip Powell
FARM AID FESTIVAL
In May, it was announced that Farm Aid's 40th Anniversary Festival would be held on Saturday, September 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium, across the street from McNamara Alumni Center. This type of activity is not unusual for a bustling metropolitan campus. We have been working diligently to ensure that alumni celebrating their reunion will have access to hotels and parking that day. We are confident that the festival will only add to the jovial nature of the Alumni Celebration & Reunions weekend. Watch your email for detailed instructions on parking as we get closer to reunion weekend.
The Farm Aid festival is a celebration of music and family farmers featuring a unique lineup of artists and genres, along with family farm-identified, local and organic foods as part of our HOMEGROWN Concessions®. Visit the Farm Aid website for information on the concert lineup, tickets, hotels, and the HOMEGROWN Village.
HOTELS
The Graduate Hotel is the hotel closest to where many of the Alumni Celebration activities are taking place. Our block with a discounted rate has expired, but there may still be rooms available.
Graduate by Hilton Minneapolis
615 Washington Avenue SE, Minneapolis 55414
RESERVATIONS
612-379-8888
The hotels below are located in downtown Minneapolis and are close to the Metro Transit Green Line light rail train. McNamara Alumni Center is also easily accessible by car from downtown. There are many other hotels in downtown Minneapolis, so don't feel you must limit yourself to this list. If you are planning to attend part of the Farm Aid concert, you might also find a hotel using their list.
The maps below the list show the route of the Green Line train in relation to McNamara Alumni Center and the location of the hotels below along the Green Line route. Each hotel is numbered and corresponds to the number on the map.
1. Element Minneapolis Downtown
501 North 6th Avenue, Minneapolis 55401
RESERVATIONS
612-215-0099
2. Sonder North Loop Green Apartments
360 North 5th Street, Minneapolis 55401
RESERVATIONS
617-300-0956
3. AC Hotel Minneapolis Downtown
401 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis 55401
RESERVATIONS
612-338-0700
4. Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South 7th Street, Minneapolis 55402
RESERVATIONS
612-349-4000
5. The Westin Minneapolis
88 South 6th Street, Minneapolis 55402
RESERVATIONS
612-333-4006
6. Rand Tower Hotel, Minneapolis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
527 South Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis 55402
RESERVATIONS
612-688-4500
7. Tru by Hilton Minneapolis Downtown
317 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis 55401
RESERVATIONS
612-351-3475
8. Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Downtown, an IHG Hotel
618 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis 55402
RESERVATIONS
1-877-846-3446 | 612-888-9222
9. Hyatt Centric Downtown Minneapolis
615 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis 55402
RESERVATIONS
612-288-8888
The hotels below are located in Roseville MN, just up Interstate 35W from the University of Minnesota Campus. Estimated driving time is 12-20 minutes.
avid hotel Roseville - Minneapolis North
3015 Centre Pointe Drive North, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
1-877-495-2843 | 651-401-4700
Courtyard Minneapolis St. Paul/Roseville
2905 Centre Pointe Drive North, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
651-746-8000
DoubleTree by Hilton Roseville Minneapolis
2540 North Cleveland Avenue, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
651-636-4567
Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis St. Paul/Roseville
3045 Centre Pointe Drive North, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
651-636-7869
Hampton Inn Minneapolis-Roseville
2050 Iona Lane West, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
651-209-3000
Holiday Inn Express Roseville-St. Paul
2715 Long Lake Road, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
1-888-465-4329 | 651-294-7200
Home2 Suites by Hilton Roseville Minneapolis
2020 Iona Lane West, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
651-925-8600
Residence Inn Minneapolis St. Paul/Roseville
2985 Centre Pointe Drive North, Roseville 55113
RESERVATIONS
651-636-0680
PARKING
Due to high demand for parking from the Farm Aid festival on the night of the reunion dinners, we've negotiated a special parking arrangement in two nearby ramps:
- Washington Avenue Ramp - 175 spaces have been reserved for our event. The walk to our venue is less than 2 blocks or approximately 1/4 mile.
- University Avenue Ramp - Only 15 spaces are available in this ramp. These spaces are intended for those who need a closer parking option.
If the spaces in the University Avenue Ramp sell out, please go ahead and reserve a space in the Washington Ave Ramp and indicate in the special accommodations section in the registration form if you need assistance getting to McNamara Alumni Center.
Parking is $10 for the evening (instead of the $30 Farm Aid rate). To obtain this rate, you must reserve parking during registration. Parking instructions will be sent via email in the week leading up to the event.
Note: parking for Alumni Celebration events on Friday, September 19 is not included in this rate.
Alternatives to Parking:
There are many ways to get to campus without driving yourself. Metro Transit's Green Line light rail train runs through the heart of the Minneapolis East Bank campus. The Trip Planner can help you find schedules for the train and the numerous bus routes that stop on campus. Taxis and ride-sharing services, such as Uber and Lyft, are also great options for getting to campus without having to drive yourself.
Give in Honor of Your Reunion
Reunions are a great opportunity to come together as a class to show your support of the Medical School through a class gift. All gifts, pledges, and future estate commitments to support the Medical School made between January 1 and December 31 will count in your class' gift total.
Find out how much each class has given so far and make your gift in honor of your reunion.
STAY CONNECTED
Don't miss out on updates about the Alumni Celebration or other future Medical School alumni events! Please ensure that your contact information is up-to-date.
Questions about Alumni Celebration?
Contact:
Maureen Long
Director of Alumni Relations
[email protected]
612-626-8045