Registration is Open
for Alumni Weekend 2025
Reconnect and reflect with fellow classmates as you take a walk down memory lane here at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine!
- Celebrate milestone reunions with the classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1985, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2015.
- Explore campus with Vet Med Complex Tours led by current students.
- Be inspired by your peers at the Alumni Awards Banquet.
- Join the fun at the Halloween TG & Costume Pet Parade.
$150 early bird reunion registration fee includes:
(price increases Sept. 1)
- Food & drinks at the Friday night TG BBQ
- Access to one hour CE at the Schalm Lecture on Saturday (separate registration NOT required)
- Saturday morning Brunch
- Veterinary Medicine Complex tours
- Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres & dinner at the Alumni Awards Banquet
Add-on's not included in reunion registration fee:
- Various Class Gatherings - fees vary
Thank you to your Class Ambassadors for helping plan your class celebration:
- Class of 1970 - Jim Carlisle, Brad Smith, Jim Versteeg and Judy Walt
- Class of 1975 - John Clay, Scott Hendy, Lloyd Pilch and John Madigan
- Class of 1985 - Pam Clark, Autumn Davidson, Liz Grauer, Beth Martinson, and Treva Valentine
- Class of 1995 - Carl Singer
- Class of 2005 - Mandy Hamilton and Jen Pettit
- Class of 2015 - Andrew Findlaytor
Want to help? Contact Kristy Peterson, Senior Director of Alumni Relations at kepeterson@ucdavis.edu for details on how you can get involved.
Tentative Schedule of Events
Friday, Oct. 24 | |
| 12 PM | Class of 1970 55th Reunion Luncheon & Private Tour – UC Davis, Location TBD |
| 5-7:30 PM | All School TGIF Barbeque and Halloween Pet Parade – Gladys Valley Hall Patio, Vet Med Campus |
| Before/after TG (self-planned/offsite) | Various Class Gatherings
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Saturday, Oct. 25 | |
| 10 AM | Schalm Lecture: "From Children's Series Mysteries to Scientific Inference: The Emergence of Small Animal Epidemiology in Veterinary Medicine" presented by Dr. Philip Kass (1 hour CE pending) – Schalm 170 |
| 11 AM | Brunch and Class Photos – Gladys Valley Hall and Patio |
| 1-3 PM | Student Ambassador-led Tours – Vet Med Complex |
| 5 PM | Cocktail Hour – UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom Patio |
| 6:30-9 PM | Alumni Reunion Banquet featuring Alumni Awards & A Toast to our Trailblazer Alumni – UC Davis Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom |
Sunday, Oct. 26 | |
| 10 AM | House Officer Alumni Brunch (Residents, Interns and Fellows) – Gladys Valley Hall Patio, Vet Med Campus Cost: Free |
Various Class Gatherings
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Hotel Blocks
Best Western Plus Palm Court
Room Rate: $199
Cutoff Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Location: 234 D St., Davis, CA
Book now!
Hyatt House Davis
Room Rate: $169
Cutoff Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Location: 2750 Cowell Blvd., Davis, CA
Book now!
Best Western University Lodge
Room Rate: $139.99
Cutoff Date: Oct. 1, 2025
Location: 123 B St., Davis, CA
Must call to book: (530) 756-7890
Mention "UC Davis Vet Med Alumni Reunion"
Class of 1995 will be staying here!
Vine Inn
Room Rate: $139.99
Cutoff Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Location: 221 D St., Davis, CA
Must call or email to book: (530) 756-1040 or info@thevinedavis.edu
Aggie Inn
Room Rate: $169/$179/$189
Cutoff Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Location: 245 First St., Davis, CA
Book now!
Hilton Garden Inn
Room Rate: $199
Cutoff Date: Sept. 26, 2025
Location: 110 F St, Davis, CA 95616
Book now!
Class of 1970 will be staying here!
Hyatt Place UC Davis
Room Rate: $189
Cutoff Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Location: 173 Old Davis Rd, Davis, CA 95616
Book now!
Class of 1975 will be staying here!
FAQ's
- When does Reunion start?
- We officially begin reunion weekend with the all-school TG on Friday evening at 5 PM. Check out the schedule of events for additional details.
- When is my class gathering?
- Class gatherings are happening throughout the weekend, however we have designated time after the TG on Friday night, and in the afternoon on Sunday for classes to plan events. Watch the schedule of events for updates, or reach out to your Class Ambassadors if you have questions.
- My class is not celebrating a milestone reunion year, can I still come to Reunion Weekend?
- Absolutely! We welcome any alumni to attend the events of the weekend, your class just won't have a designated class gathering planned.
If you were a House Officer (resident, intern or fellow), we encourage you to come to the special gathering on Sunday. - Can I bring my pet and/or children with me to Reunion Weekend?
- While pets are welcome at most of reunion events, please DO NOT bring pets (unless they are working service animals) to the Cocktail Hour & Banquet Awards on Saturday evening at the Activities and Recreation Center.
Guests of all ages are welcome! We only ask that children under 8 refrain from attending the banquet.
Cost: $150 for guests 18+, $75 for guests 9-17, free for guests 8 and under. - What is the dress code for the banquet on Saturday evening?
- The banquet dinner will be "cocktail" attire; however we want you to be comfortable in whatever you choose to wear.
- How do I park on campus?
- Please see below for a map of visitor parking areas on campus.
Friday night: Park in LOT 56 (map; Google directions) off of Health Sciences Drive (behind Aggie Stadium). There is a small fee for parking. We will have attendants in the lot to assist you with payment upon your arrival. Be prepared to have your license plate and credit card handy. There are two options for you based on your time of arrival:
Before 5 PM, pay by the hour at $2/hr.
After 5 PM, off-peak parking is $4.50 for unlimited time.
Saturday morning: Park in LOT 56 (map; Google directions) off of Health Sciences Drive (behind Aggie Stadium). Parking is complimentary.
Saturday evening: For the Awards Dinner, park in LOT 25 and walk to the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom. (Map)
If driving on campus, keep in mind no cars are allowed in the heart of campus and many roads are closed to car traffic. Plan accordingly and refer to the campus map for car-free streets.
- If I have more questions, who can I contact?
- Feel free to email us at svmreunion@ucdavis.edu if you have additional questions. You may also call Julia Kalika at (530) 752-0713 or Kristy Peterson at (530) 400-8959.