Class of 1985
40th Reunion
Our 40th reunion will take place during Alumni Weekend, June 13-15, 2025.  Keep checking this page as updates will be added throughout the year.
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40th Reunion Class Gift
GOALS | Progress as of 3/13/25 | |
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Class Participation | 40% | 16.5% |
Total Dollars | $100,000 | $54,046 |
Upload your Photos
We are collecting photos to include in a slideshow to be displayed on a screen at our class dinner. Please upload your photos to or this to be included. Photos can be from our time as students or anytime since!
Registration
 to register for Alumni Weekend! 
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Early-bird registration pricing ends April 30, after which prices will increase. Online registration closes May 31.
 to view a public list of registered classmates.
Reunion Events
We are looking forward to spending time together for our 40th reunion. The full schedule of events during Alumni Weekend can be viewed here, but we are listing some of the highlights below. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are private events for members of the class of 1985 and guests.
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
5 p.m.
Alumni Award Ceremony
Dickinson presents the Alumni Association’s highest honors to this year’s award recipients and celebrates the Volunteer Award winners.
6 p.m.
Welcome Back Reception
Sponsored by the Alumni Council
Join President John E. Jones III ’77, P’11, in a toast to celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients and kick off the weekend at the John M. Paz ’78 Alumni & Family Center! Be sure to stop by the Alumni Council and Mermaid Society tents during the reception to learn more about getting involved and supporting the college.
7 p.m.
Celebration Dinner
Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet and great company at this year’s Celebration Dinner on Morgan Field.
$25
8:30–10:30 p.m.
Dessert & Music at the Paz
Catch up with friends while enjoying coffee, dessert, and music at the Paz.
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
8–10 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
$10
9 a.m.–12:30pm
King’s Gap Scenic Bike Ride
Bike ride led by Rich Hayes ’85
Come out and ride with your Dickinson friends and classmates while taking in the Cumberland Valley scenery from Kings Gap State Park. This 30-mile, 2.5- to 3-hour out-and-back ride starts at the College and follows scenic roads south of Carlisle to Kings Gap State Park. The ride features rolling terrain with a summit climb to the Mansion Overlook, where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the surrounding area.
Participants should be experienced riders with group riding skills and be mindful of local traffic and road conditions. Riders must have the ability to support themselves and their equipment in the event of a mechanical issue. Participants are responsible for providing their own bicycles and transportation to the starting location at the College. Helmets, bike lights, and high-visibility clothing are strongly recommended. for full route details.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Alumni Food Truck Festival
This fan-favorite event features a variety of food trucks from across Central Pennsylvania. Enjoy lunch on Morgan Field while catching up with friends and playing lawn games.
$25
1–3 p.m.
Class of 1985 Gathering on Morgan Field *
Spend time on Morgan Field catching up with classmates.
5:30–6:30 p.m.
All-Alumni Reception
Mix, mingle, and network with alumni, faculty, staff, and professors emeriti.
7 p.m.
Class of 1985 Dinner *
$35
9–11 p.m.
The Dickinson Dance Party
Keep the celebration going at Dickinson’s Dance Party with music from Bradley. Stop by for dessert and/or a drink and catch up with friends.
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
9–11 a.m.
Champagne Brunch
Bid farewell to friends at this special brunch buffet.
$20
Hotel Accommodations
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Class of 1985 Reunion Committee
Kim Hincken Chamberlain
Linda Conrad
Margaret Selhat Curran
Damien Del Duca
Heidi Isaacson Eby
Ty Eby
Karen Ehlers Fitch
Cathy Rude Filiato
Dan Fitch
Clelland Green
Rich Hayes
Mike Hirthler
Alexandra Morigi
Sara Waterbury Morris
Milissa McKeever Rhodes
Michele Mahoney Richardson
Johanna Josephson Schoeller
Joy Beller Shore
Laura Jacobs Smith
Staff Liaison
Lindsay Powell McCauslin ’06
Associate Director of Annual Giving
E-mail: mccausll@dickinson.edu
Phone: 717-254-8981
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