Celebrate your Fisher days and reconnect with lifelong friends at Alumni Weekend 2026, taking place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.
During the weekend of celebrations, the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016 will celebrate reunion milestones; Fisher Athletics will recognize excellence at the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Celebration; and alumni will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards.
Registration is now open for reunion events, the Welcome Home Alumni Celebration, Fisher Family Carnival, Alumni Tailgate, Fisher Family Brunch, and more! See our list of returning Fisher favorites and new Alumni Weekend event offerings below.
Events at a Glance
Friday, Sept. 18
Campus and Lavery Library Tour
11 a.m. to 12 noon and 6 to 7 p.m. Departing from the Skalny Welcome Center, join us for a walking tour to explore the improvements and expansions across campus, including the newly renovated Lavery Library. If you have any accessibility needs, please notify the Advancement Office.
50+ Reunion Luncheon
12:30 to 2 p.m. Join alumni from the Classes of 1955 to 1976 in the Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge to reconnect and hear updates from the University.
Father Lavery Flashbacks
1 to 3 p.m. Explore historical archival materials and share your personal memories of Father Lavery to preserve his legacy for future generations in the University Archives & Special Collections in Lavery Library. Registration is not required for this event.
Undergraduate Summer Research Showcase
1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy light desserts and explore the scholarly work completed by undergraduate students during the summer term in Lavery Library. Registration is not required for this event.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Join us in Clearly Family Auditorium to honor those who have helped grow the tradition of excellence and pride that have come to embody what it means to be a Fisher Cardinal. Please note that a separate registration is required for this event.
Welcome Home Alumni Celebration
7 to 9 p.m. Come together with alumni from all classes for an evening of music, snacks, and fun in the Dennis ’72 and Denise Tepas Commons and Terrace at Tepas Commons.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Alumni Awards
10 a.m. to 12 noon Join us in the Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge for a special brunch gathering as we celebrate the alumni recipients of the Deans’ Medals and the Ten Under 10 Awards.
Campus and Lavery Library Tour
11 a.m. to 12 noon and 12 noon to 1 p.m. Departing from the Skalny Welcome Center, join us for a walking tour to explore the improvements and expansions across campus, including the newly renovated Lavery Library. If you have any accessibility needs, please notify the Advancement Office.
Fisher Family Carnival
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy games, activities, and entertainment for all ages at this family carnival on Upper Quad and the Terrace at Tepas Commons.
Alumni Tailgate at Growney Stadium
1:30 p.m. Tents Open, 2 p.m. Kick-Off Enjoy a tailgate-style cookout on the Keating Terrace at Growney Stadium while cheering on the Cardinals as they face off against University of Rochester! Various ticket types are available.
Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion Alumni Tailgate at Growney Stadium
1:00 p.m. Open, 2 p.m. Kick-Off The Class of 1976 and members of the Board of Trustees are invited to enjoy a special tailgate-style cookout on the Pellicano Pavilion at Growney Stadium while cheering on the Cardinals as they face off against University of Rochester!
Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion Dinner and Pinning Ceremony5:30 p.m. Reception, 6 p.m. Dinner
President Rooney invites members of the Class of 1976 and their guest to an evening celebrating this memorable anniversary in Cleary Family Auditorium.
Class of 1986 and Class of 1996 - Alumni Gathering
5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Class of 1986 and Class of 1996 are invited to an evening of reconnection and conversation. Come together to catch up, reflect, and share memories with fellow alumni at Ferrari Pizza Bar at 349 W. Commercial St., Suite 1950, East Rochester.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Sunday Mass10 a.m.
Mass in Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great will have special intentions for those who have passed from the Class of 1976. Registration not required.
Fisher Family Brunch
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful brunch buffet for a final opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with fellow alumni.
Additional Athletics Events During Alumni Weekend (No Registration Required)
Celebrate your Cardinal pride with even more opportunities to cheer on our student-athletes during Alumni Weekend! Join us for these exciting home games:
Women’s Volleyball - Friday, 9/18 at 3 p.m. vs. SUNY Delhi
Women’s Volleyball - Friday, 9/18 at 5 p.m. vs. Alfred State
Women’s Field Hockey - Saturday, 9/19 at 11 a.m. vs. Alfred
Women’s Soccer - Saturday, 9/19 at 6 p.m. vs. Alfred
Men’s JV Football - Sunday, 9/20 at 1 p.m. vs. Hobart
For questions about Alumni Weekend, call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (585) 385-5292 or email alumni@sjf.edu.
Tickets Now Available for Alumni Weekend2026-07-31T08:40:00-04:00Celebrate your Fisher days and reconnect with lifelong friends at Alumni Weekend 2026, taking place Friday, Sept. 18, through Sunday, Sept. 20.During the weekend of celebrations, the Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2006, and 2016 will celebrate reunion milestones; Fisher Athletics will recognize excellence at the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Celebration; and alumni will be honored at the annual Alumni Awards.
Registration is now open for reunion events, the Welcome Home Alumni Celebration, Fisher Family Carnival, Alumni Tailgate, Fisher Family Brunch, and more! See our list of returning Fisher favorites and new Alumni Weekend event offerings below.
Events at a Glance
Friday, Sept. 18
Campus and Lavery Library Tour
11 a.m. to 12 noon and 6 to 7 p.m. Departing from the Skalny Welcome Center, join us for a walking tour to explore the improvements and expansions across campus, including the newly renovated Lavery Library. If you have any accessibility needs, please notify the Advancement Office.
50+ Reunion Luncheon
12:30 to 2 p.m. Join alumni from the Classes of 1955 to 1976 in the Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge to reconnect and hear updates from the University.
Father Lavery Flashbacks
1 to 3 p.m. Explore historical archival materials and share your personal memories of Father Lavery to preserve his legacy for future generations in the University Archives & Special Collections in Lavery Library. Registration is not required for this event.
Undergraduate Summer Research Showcase
1 to 3 p.m. Enjoy light desserts and explore the scholarly work completed by undergraduate students during the summer term in Lavery Library. Registration is not required for this event.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
5:30 to 8:30 p.m.Join us in Clearly Family Auditorium to honor those who have helped grow the tradition of excellence and pride that have come to embody what it means to be a Fisher Cardinal. Please note that a separate registration is required for this event.
Welcome Home Alumni Celebration
7 to 9 p.m. Come together with alumni from all classes for an evening of music, snacks, and fun in the Dennis ’72 and Denise Tepas Commons and Terrace at Tepas Commons.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Alumni Awards
10 a.m. to 12 noonJoin us in the Elaine Wilson Formal Lounge for a special brunch gathering as we celebrate the alumni recipients of the Deans’ Medals and the Ten Under 10 Awards.
Campus and Lavery Library Tour
11 a.m. to 12 noon and 12 noon to 1 p.m.Departing from the Skalny Welcome Center, join us for a walking tour to explore the improvements and expansions across campus, including the newly renovated Lavery Library. If you have any accessibility needs, please notify the Advancement Office.
Fisher Family Carnival
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Enjoy games, activities, and entertainment for all ages at this family carnival on Upper Quad and the Terrace at Tepas Commons.
Alumni Tailgate at Growney Stadium
1:30 p.m. Tents Open, 2 p.m. Kick-Off Enjoy a tailgate-style cookout on the Keating Terrace at Growney Stadium while cheering on the Cardinals as they face off against University of Rochester! Various ticket types are available.
Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion Alumni Tailgate at Growney Stadium
1:00 p.m. Open, 2 p.m. Kick-OffThe Class of 1976 and members of the Board of Trustees are invited to enjoy a special tailgate-style cookout on the Pellicano Pavilion at Growney Stadium while cheering on the Cardinals as they face off against University of Rochester!
Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion Dinner and Pinning Ceremony5:30 p.m. Reception, 6 p.m. Dinner
President Rooney invites members of the Class of 1976 and their guest to an evening celebrating this memorable anniversary in Cleary Family Auditorium.
Class of 1986 and Class of 1996 - Alumni Gathering
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.The Class of 1986 and Class of 1996 are invited to an evening of reconnection and conversation. Come together to catch up, reflect, and share memories with fellow alumni at Ferrari Pizza Bar at 349 W. Commercial St., Suite 1950, East Rochester.
Saturday, Sept. 19
Sunday Mass10 a.m.
Mass in Hermance Family Chapel of St. Basil the Great will have special intentions for those who have passed from the Class of 1976. Registration not required.
Fisher Family Brunch
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy a wonderful brunch buffet for a final opportunity to reconnect and celebrate with fellow alumni.
Additional Athletics Events During Alumni Weekend (No Registration Required)
Celebrate your Cardinal pride with even more opportunities to cheer on our student-athletes during Alumni Weekend! Join us for these exciting home games:
Women’s Volleyball - Friday, 9/18 at 3 p.m. vs. SUNY Delhi
Women’s Volleyball - Friday, 9/18 at 5 p.m. vs. Alfred State
Women’s Field Hockey - Saturday, 9/19 at 11 a.m. vs. Alfred
Women’s Soccer - Saturday, 9/19 at 6 p.m. vs. Alfred
Men’s JV Football - Sunday, 9/20 at 1 p.m. vs. Hobart
For questions about Alumni Weekend, call the Office of Institutional Advancement at (585) 385-5292 or email alumni@sjf.edu./media/news-images/summer-2026/Alumni-Weekend-2026_960.jpg
