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50th Class Reunion

Dordt University
May 14, 2026
8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Class of 1976 Reunion

Dordt University is excited to invite the Class of 1976 back to campus on Thursday, May 14. 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!

Join us for the Class of 1976 Reunion

Register Here

Remarks From Past Attendees

"The whole day was so memorable."

"Thank you for making us feel appreciated! Thank you for continuing Dordt’s mission and clearly articulating it."

"It was fun to reconnect with former classmates. Thanks for the great 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

  • March 30 - deadline for filling out biography
  • April 15 - deadline for reserving a room at Holiday Inn Express under the reunion room blocks
  • May 4 - deadline for registering for event

Tentative Schedule

  • 8:30 a.m. — Check in; Pastries and Coffee
  • 9:00 a.m. — Welcome and sharing time
  • 10:15 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 becky.ringsby@dordt.edu.

Submit Your Biography

We look forward to hosting you for your 50th class reunion celebration!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone who considers themselves a part of the class of 1976 (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 1976 class.

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.

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.

Yes, all Dordt facilities are handicap accessible. You may request the use of a wheelchair when registering for the event, if needed.

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.

We've blocked off a limited number of rooms at the Holiday Inn Express in Sioux Center until April 15. Call them at 712-722-3500 and mention "50th Class Reunion" for a special rate. Other hotel options include: Fairfield Inn, Sioux Center; Grand Stay Hotel, Rock Valley; Hampton Inn, Orange City.

Don't forget to fill out your bio information for the class booklet! Deadline to submit is March 30th.

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