--- title: 50th Class Reunion date: 2022-05-04T15:59:00-05:00 author: Click Rain Admin canonical_url: "https://www.dordt.edu/events/50th-class-reunion" section: Events --- [ View All Events](https://www.dordt.edu/events) [General](https://www.dordt.edu/events?category=general) # 50th Class Reunion ![](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==) Dordt University ![]() May 13, 2027 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM ![](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/77-50-2.png?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=66&h=57&f=webp&c=b86908c6&v=1c549215a09a3d1f02cb4926c0d01495f9cf8e9c3f2de4da2de0d42926dabb58) ![]() ![]()## On This Page - [Remarks From Past Attendees](#toc874682) - [Key Deadlines](#toc1133218) - [Tentative Schedule](#toc874680) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#toc1398580) ## Class of 1977 Reunion Dordt University is excited to invite the Class of 1977 back to campus on Thursday, May 13. This will be a great opportunity to reunite with classmates and share your stories, as well as reconnect with your alma mater’s rich history and witness its significant growth. We hope many of you will be able to attend this momentous celebration! ![]() ### Registration for the 50th Reunion will open in January! ![A large group of adults, many with gray hair, stand and smile for a group photo outside a building with glass doors and brick walls.](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/76reunion.jpg?mode=fit&pos=center-center&w=57&h=65&c=9cd17fa6&v=c8214af028d66f12d28ee920c30da100e6a6cfab9b320f72374980a8fb59ad41) ### Remarks From Past Attendees *"The whole day was so memorable."* *"I enjoyed the sharing of stories. It was also encouraging to hear from President Hoekstra. Dordt is in good hands! I was very glad I went! Thanks for all the work that was put in to making this event happen!"* *"It was very well done! Every staff member involved could not have been nicer or more helpful! Thank you so much for the day!!!"* *"I loved the entire experience. The dedication of Dr. and President Hoekstra to carry on the mission of DU and to its students was front and center. I especially loved hearing from classmates in the evening and ending the reunion with singing and more time to connect as we parted ways. Soli Deo Gloria!"* ### Key Deadlines More information coming soon! ### Tentative Schedule - 8:00 a.m. — Check in; Pastries and coffee - 8:30 a.m. — Welcome and sharing time - 9:45 a.m. — Campus tour - 12:15 p.m. — Lunch - 2:00 p.m. — Off-campus tours and informal social hour - 5:30 p.m. — Banquet and class photo If you have any questions about this event, please email . ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Who can attend the reunion? Anyone who considers themselves a part of the class of 1977 (even if you didn't graduate!) is invited, along with one guest. Please feel free to attend, as well, if you graduated in another year but consider your closest college friends to be a part of the 1977 class. ### Does it cost anything to attend the reunion? All of the day's events are free, including tours and meals. You will have time in the day's schedule to stop by the campus store if you'd like to purchase any Dordt gear. ### Am I required to attend all of the scheduled activities during the day? You do not need to attend every activity. Please feel free to opt out of an activity to rest or connect with a classmate, if desired. ### Are the tours accessible to those with mobility challenges? Yes, all Dordt facilities are handicap accessible. You may request the use of a wheelchair when registering for the event, if needed. ### What should I bring to the reunion? You may bring any memorabilia to display during the banquet, if desired. Also, bring your memories and a willingness to share them with the group! Sharing times are a highlight of the event each year. ### What hotels are available nearby? Hotel rooms are available for a special rate at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Sioux Center. To reserve your room, please call 712-722-3500 and mention "Dordt 50th Class Reunion." Reservations must be made before April 15. Other nearby hotel options include: Fairfield Inn, Sioux Center; Grand Stay Hotel, Rock Valley; Hampton Inn, Orange City. ### Anything else I need to know? There will be an opportunity to fill out your bio for a class booklet. More information coming soon. --- [Previous Event ![Two people walk along a path in front of a brick building and a large clock tower.](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-09-22_001528.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=9a9e8989&v=4ca6b73ce132dff7b594744cee9d704a4438d75468d4ea01240ea83463443b02) May 13 General ## 50th Reunion Check-In - Dordt Class of 1977 ![]() Campus Center/Library 249 @ 08:00 AM ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/50th-reunion-check-in-dordt-class-of-1977-2027-05-13) [Next Event ![Two people walk along a path in front of a brick building and a large clock tower.](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-09-22_001528.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=56&h=33&f=webp&c=9a9e8989&v=4ca6b73ce132dff7b594744cee9d704a4438d75468d4ea01240ea83463443b02) May 13 General ## 50th Reunion Lunch - Dordt Class of 1977 ![]() Campus Center/Library 2106 @ 12:15 PM ](https://www.dordt.edu/events/50th-reunion-lunch-dordt-class-of-1977-2027-05-13) [ ![]() ## View All Dordt Events View Events ](https://www.dordt.edu/events) News Music #### [Matt Poto joins Dordt University music department as campus community band director ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/matt-poto-joins-dordt-university-music-department-as-campus-community-band-director) News Events Music #### [NISO to present annual fall concert on November 10 ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/niso-to-present-annual-fall-concert-on-november-10) News Athletics Events #### [Dordt University to dedicate named spaces in the Rozenboom Family Athletic Center ](https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-university-to-dedicate-named-spaces-in-the-rozenboom-family-athletic-center) ![A picture of campus behind yellow prairie flowers](https://d3evso2dxyohou.cloudfront.net/generalUploads/2021-22/Buildings-and-Campus/2021-09-23_001574-1.jpg?mode=crop&pos=center-center&w=50&h=50&f=webp&c=3d670641&v=d2bdb7cbdc83e5be46d3a10afe8a1214a0e770536697eb0ddbe29e017d2e9577)