Class of 1980
It feels like just yesterday we were studying in Rush Rhees Library and walking across the Eastman Quad, how time flies. Use this hub to stay connected with the Class of 1980! Catch up on news, explore upcoming events, join classmates on social media, and prepare for Meliora Weekend, October 1–4, 2026. Registration will open this summer.
Questions? Contact us at alumni@rochester.edu.
Your reunion is all about celebrating your connection—to your peers, to Rochester, and to the University. Discover how the For Ever Better campaign is amplifying that impact for today’s students and unlocking boundless possibilities for the future.
Class Committee
Make an impact! Class Committee volunteers drive the success of your reunion by connecting with classmates, elevating events, championing the class gift campaign, and building excitement for Meliora Weekend. Step behind the scenes and help create something unforgettable.
Beth Kleiman
David Meister
Elizabeth Standow
Sanford Strenger
Reunion Rally
Reunion Rally is a fun, friendly competition designed to spark engagement throughout your reunion year. Classes compete to see who can achieve the highest participation across four core reunion activities. It’s a great way to reconnect with classmates, support the University of Rochester community, and enjoy a little spirited fun along the way.
Pre-Reunion Gathering
Reconnect with classmates before Meliora Weekend! Host a casual gathering—happy hour, coffee meetup, picnic, or virtual call—between February and June to build excitement for your milestone reunion. We will provide the planning tools, outreach templates, and University-branded materials to make it easy.
Giving
Help make a difference for thousands of University of Rochester students who are striving to follow in your footsteps by making a gift, of any amount, to any area within the University that you feel most passionate about. Whether you donate to help students in need, contribute to a scholarship fund, a student-run organization you were once part of, or support a beloved professor's research, you are making an important impact.
Class Notes
Learn what’s happening with classmates or other Rochester friends—and share your own news! Did you get married or started new job, retired, or moved to a new city? Tell us about your recent travels, career developments, family updates, or anything else you want to share.
Alumni Contact Initiative
Help reconnect alumni with whom the University has lost touch. View this list of graduates who are currently unreachable, and let them know their contact information is needed. If your name is on the list, please update your information using this secure online form.
Upcoming Events
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In Memoriam List
We pay respect and mourn the loss of fellow Rochester alumni who have passed away.