Alumni Celebration & Reunions

JOIN US SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2024!

All Medical School alumni from the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses are invited back to campus to share in the festivities with faculty, fellow alumni and current students.

Registration is now closed

Alumni are welcome to attend the presentations on Friday in the Thomas H. Swain Room of McNamara Alumni Center without registering. Please contact Maureen Long at [email protected] with any questions.

Attending your reunion? Check your class tab below to see which of your classmates will be attending your reunion.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO CAMPUS THIS WEEKEND!

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SCHEDULE
DETAILED SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

8:30 am | Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center

9:00 am | Innovations in Medical Education: Student Perspectives & Beyond
Student Panel, Dr. Jeff Chipman, Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, and Dr. Jess Blum, Director of Instructional Design
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center

10:30 am | Tours - Health Sciences Education Center and M Simulation Surgical Facilities
Health Sciences Education 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.

2:15 pm | Medical Discovery Team: Memory Keepers
Dr. Dana Ketcher, Senior Research Associate
Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team - Health Equity
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center

3:30 pm | Alumni Town Hall
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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

2:00 - 4:00 pm | Nu Sigma Nu Open House
Nu Sigma Nu House, 631 Oak St SE, Minneapolis

5:30 - 9:30 pm | Reunions for Classes of 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999, and 2009
Graduate Hotel

DETAILED SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

8:30 am | Check-in and Continental Breakfast
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center

Registration opens at 8:15 am for alumni and guests to check in, enjoy breakfast, visit with fellow alumni, and prepare for an engaging day.

9:00 am | Innovations in Medical Education: Student Perspectives & Beyond
Student Panel, Dr. Jeff Chipman, Senior Associate Dean for Undergraduate Medical Education, and Dr. Jess Blum, Director of Instructional Design
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center

The Medical School’s groundbreaking curriculum is integrated, innovative and individualized. In this session, Dr. Jeff Chipman and Dr. Jess Blum will provide an insider's view into the the new Serve Curriculum, called Foundations, which launched a year ago, as well as the campus expansions in St. Cloud and Duluth. A diverse panel of current students from the Class of 2027 will provide the perspective of people navigating this curriculum for the first time.

10:30 am | Tours - Health Sciences Education Center and M Simulation Surgical Facilities
Health Sciences Education Center

These captivating tours highlight the innovative spaces shaping the future of health education. One tour will explore spaces in the Center for Health Interprofessional Programs (CHIP), including an active learning classroom, the Interprofesional Lounge, the Wellbeing Studio, and the Pioneer Room—key areas fostering interprofessional collaboration, wellness, and leadership. Then, dive into the high-tech world of medical training with a visit to the state-of-the-art surgery simulation center, where future physicians are mastering their skills in a lifelike environment. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at the future of healthcare!
Space limited to 30 participants.

12:30 pm | Scholarship Connection Luncheon: Celebrating Alumni Generosity
Hosted by the University of Minnesota Foundation
Memorial Hall, McNamara Alumni Center

Join us for an engaging luncheon with current scholarship recipients as well as Medical School alumni and friends. Hear about medical education in 2023 from the next generation of healthcare leaders and innovators, and celebrate the generosity of alumni and donors who are investing in these inspiring students.
Note: alumni may have also received an invitation to this event from the U of M Foundation.

2:15 pm | Medical Discovery Team: Memory Keepers
Dr. Dana Ketcher, Senior Research Associate
Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team - Health Equity
Thomas H. Swain Room, McNamara Alumni Center

Join us for a thought-provoking presentation by Dr. Dana Ketcher on the work of the Memory Keepers Medical Discovery Team. Gain insight into the origins of the team, the research they’ve undertaken, and the role they have played in advancing health equity and preserving cultural heritage. This discussion offers a valuable perspective on the challenges and impacts of their work in indigenous communities.

3:30 pm | Alumni Town Hall
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

Wrap up the day with a town hall discussion with Medical School Dean Dr. Jakub Tolar, Dr. Kevin Diebel, Regional Dean of the Medical School Duluth Campus, and Dr. Chris Fallert, Regional Dean of the CentraCare Regional Campus in St. Cloud. Hear highlights of the Medical School's points of pride, including the continued commitment to educational success across the Medical School, and the groundbreaking research taking place here. Alumni will be invited to ask questions for further insight.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

2:00 - 4:00 pm | Nu Sigma Nu Open House
Nu Sigma Nu House, 631 Oak St SE, Minneapolis

Socialize with current student members and tour the home of the Nu Sigma Nu Medical School fraternity.

5:30 - 9:30 pm | Reunions for Classes of 1964, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1999, and 2009
Graduate Hotel

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.

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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.

Alumni update form

PARKING

It is recommended that you park in the Washington Avenue Ramp, located directly west of the Graduate Hotel. Parking rates are $3 per hour, with a maximum charge of $15 for the day. Other nearby ramps include the University Ave Ramp and the Oak Street Ramp. The hotel does not have valet parking.

Once you have parked, look for signs with a gold arrow in the Washington Avenue Ramp to find your way to your event. There is a skyway from the Washington Ave ramp to the Graduate Hotel that will bring you to the second floor of the hotel.

To get to McNamara from the University Avenue Ramp, head south Walnut Street SE to Washington Avenue, then head west to the hotel. From the Oak Street ramp, head north toward Washington Avenue, then west to the hotel.

HOTEL INFORMATION

Class reunion dinners will take place at the Graduate Hotel, which is also closest to McNamara Alumni Center, where many of the Alumni Celebration activities are taking place.

GRADUATE BY HILTON MINNEAPOLIS
615 Washington Avenue SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
RESERVATIONS
612-379-8888

OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS

The following hotels are within one mile of the U of M campus and are good options if availability is limited at the Graduate Hotel.

DAYS HOTEL BY WYNDHAM UNIVERSITY AVE SE
2407 University Ave SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
RESERVATIONS
612-504-3000

HAMPTON INN & SUITES MINNEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY AREA
2812 University Ave SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
RESERVATIONS
612-504-3000

HILTON GARDEN INN MINNEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY AREA
511 SE Huron Blvd
Minneapolis MN 55414
RESERVATIONS
612-504-3000

HOME 2 SUITES BY HILTON MINNEAPOLIS UNIVERSITY AREA
2808 University Ave SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
RESERVATIONS
612-473-4662

HOTEL TIPS:

The Days Hotel is often the most economical choice on the list.
The Hampton Inn, Home 2 Suites, and Days Hotel are all located just east of campus, a short distance from the Metro Transit Stadium Village light rail station. The westbound train will take you to the East Bank station, which is about a block from McNamara Alumni Center and one-half block from the Graduate Hotel.
The Hilton Garden Inn is about a half-mile walk from McNamara Alumni Center and a three-quarter-mile walk from the Graduate Hotel where the reunions will be held.

Questions about Alumni Celebration?

Contact:

Maureen Long
Director of Alumni Relations
[email protected]
612-626-8045

Alumni Celebration & Reunions

JOIN US SEPTEMBER 27-28, 2024!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO CAMPUS THIS WEEKEND!

JUMP TO: Schedule of Events | MD Class Reunions | Parking | Hotel Information

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Alumni

GIVE IN HONOR OF YOUR REUNION

STAY CONNECTED

CLASS REUNIONS

ATTENDANCE LISTS

REUNION EVENTS

REUNION ATTIRE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1964 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1974 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1979 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1984 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1989 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 1999 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 2004 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

REUNION DINNER

REUNION ATTENDEES

ADDITIONAL CLASS OF 2009 ACTIVITIES*

REUNION COMMITTEE

PARKING

HOTEL INFORMATION

OTHER HOTEL OPTIONS

Questions about Alumni Celebration?