Alumni Weekend 2026

Graphic banner reading ALUMNI WEEKEND October 23-25, 2026 on blue background with colorful bunting

See you soon!

We are expecting a record number of attendees!

Due to capacity limits, some events on Saturday are now completely full.
If you would still like to attend the events that do have space, or be added to a waitlist for the events that are full, please complete this form. A spot is not guaranteed and walk-ins will not be accepted on-site.

Questions? Email [email protected]. 
See who is signed up to attend from your class

About the Weekend

Alumni Weekend provides an opportunity for our alumni to reconnect and reflect with fellow classmates and take a walk down memory lane here at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine!

  • Celebrate milestone reunions with the classes of 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2016.
  • Explore campus with Vet Med Complex Tours led by current students.
  • Be inspired by your peers at the Alumni Awards Banquet.
  • Join in on the fun at the Halloween TG & Costume Pet Parade.
2025 Alumni Weekend Photobooth

Registration Information

What's included in the $180 registration fee:

  • Food & drinks at the Friday night TG BBQ
  • Access to one hour CE at the Schalm Lecture presented by Dr. Doug Mader on Saturday
  • Saturday morning Brunch & Class Photos
  • Beer, wine, hors d'oeuvres & live music at the Alumni Happy Hour
  • 3 course dinner at the Alumni Reunion & Awards Banquet
  • Veterinary Medicine Complex tours on Sunday

Add-on's not included in reunion registration fee:

  • Various Class Gatherings - fees vary

Cancellations & Refunds 
Cancellations must be in writing and emailed to [email protected]. Cancellations made on or before Sept. 30, 2026 will be refunded less a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations made on or after Oct. 1, 2026 are **NON-REFUNDABLE** and will be used to offset the school’s expenses for the event.

Thank You Class Ambassadors helping plan your class celebration!

Class of 1971: Laurel Gershwin
Class of 1976: Jennifer Fujimoto, Michael O'Brien, and Elizabeth Stone
Class of 1981: Tony Buffington and Noel Dybdal
Class of 1986: Barry Neichin and Laurie McKinney
Class of 1991: Nada Khalaf
Class of 1996: John Blake and Avi Blake
Class of 2001: Meera Heller, Rhonda Oates, and Chris Brandt
Class of 2006: Keith Rode, Amy Ng, and Joel Conn
Class of 2016: Ryen Morey and Kelly Pipkin

Want to help? Contact Kristy Peterson, Senior Director of Alumni Relations at [email protected] for details on how you can get involved.

Schedule of Events

Friday, Oct. 23

5-7:30 PMAll School TGIF Barbeque and Halloween Pet Parade – Gladys Valley Hall Patio, Vet Med Campus


 

7 PM
 



 

8 PM

Various Class Gatherings
(depending on class committee preference – self-planned/offsite)

Class of 1976 - 50th Reunion Celebration Dinner at Cattlemens Restaurant, Dixon 
Please RSVP here!

Class of 1991 - Gathering at Sudwerk Brewery, Davis
Class of 1986 - Gathering at Sudwerk Brewery, Davis
Class of 2006 - Gathering at Ruhstaller Farm, Dixon

Class of 2016 - Gathering at Three Mile Brewing Co., Davis

Saturday, Oct. 24

10 AMSchalm Lecture: "Saving Sea Turtles: A 30 Year Journey" with Dr. Doug Mader, DVM ’86 – Teaching and Learning Complex, UC Davis Main Campus
11:15 AMBrunch and Class Photos – Teaching and Learning Complex, UC Davis Main Campus
1 PM

Free Afternoon – Optional Activities Include:

  • 12-4 PM One Health Symposium "Waves of Change"; walk in's welcome – Gladys Valley Hall Learn more here.
  • 4 PM UC Davis Football Game vs. Northern Colorado, tickets required
5:30 PMHappy Hour & Live Music – Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom Patio, UC Davis Main Campus
6:30-8:30 PMAlumni Reunion & Awards Banquet – Activities & Recreation Center Ballroom, UC Davis Main Campus

Sunday, Oct. 25

8 AM-4 PMCharles Heumphreus Memorial Equine Podiatry Symposium – Gladys Valley Hall
Separate registration required: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-events 
10 AM-2 PM

Veterinary Medical Complex Tours  – Meet at Gladys Valley Hall Patio
Sign up for a tour time slot here. Tours have limited space in each time. Each tour will last ~90 minutes. Tour stops include:

- All Species Imaging Center & Large Animal Barn 
- VMTH ER/ICU 
- Anatomy Lab/Bone Room 
- Clinical Skills Lab & Multipurpose Teaching (MPT) Classroom


 

10 AM-1 PM

Various Class Gatherings 
(depending on class committee preference – self-planned/offsite)

Class of 2001 - Gathering at Bird Nest Farm


Hotel Blocks

Lodging block rates do not include taxes and fees. Blocks at various hotels around Davis will be listed as they become available. Check back for more options coming soon. 

NEWLY ADDED!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1640 Research Park Drive, Davis
Rate: $199
Book this hotel

NEWLY ADDED!

Residence Inn
4647 Fermi Place, Davis
Cutoff Date: Sept. 24, 2026
Rate: $259-299
Book this hotel


Best Western Plus Palm Court
234 D St., Davis
Cutoff Date: Sept. 7, 2026
Rate: $209
Book this hotel


Hyatt House Davis
2750 Cowell Blvd., Davis
Cutoff Date: Sept. 23, 2026
Rate: $165
Book this hotel - Rooms available!


Aggie Inn
245 1st St., Davis
Cutoff Date: Sept. 7, 2026
Rate: $209
Book this hotel


University Park Inn & Suites
1111 Richards Blvd., Davis; *Pet Friendly
Cutoff Date: Sept. 7, 2026
Rate: $209
Book this hotel


Hilton Garden Inn
110 F St., Davis
Rate: $200
Book this hotel
Class of 1991 is staying here!


Best Western University Lodge
123 B St., Davis
Cutoff Date: Sept. 23, 2026
Rate: $149.99
Must call (530) 756-7890; mention "Vet Med Alumni"


The Vine Inn 
221 D St., Davis
Cutoff Date: Oct. 1, 2026
Rate: $145
Must call or email to book; 530-756-1040, [email protected]


University Hotel
155 Dorset Drive, Dixon
Rate: $120 King, $130 Double
Book this hotel
Class of 1976 is staying here!


FAQ's

 

How do I park on campus?
Parking will be VERY limited and impacted throughout the weekend due to sports activities and construction. We strongly encourage using ride share services such as Uber/Lyft (download from Google Play or the App Store) or carpooling with classmates. Here are detailed parking instructions telling you where to park for each part of the weekend. Find maps below.

Friday evening 10/23 - TG BBQ & Halloween Pet Parade: 

  • Park in LOT 56 and walk south towards the VMTH/Gladys Valley Hall Patio.
    • If using Uber/Lyft, enter “University of California, Davis Campus/Health Sciences District – Lot 56a”
  • Parking in this lot is free, but you MUST OBTAIN A PERMIT:
    • Navigate to UC Davis Transportation Services (https:/ucdavis.aimsparking.com/) any time from today through the end of the event, and click on SPECIAL EVENT PARKING.
    • Click GROUP / DEPARTMENTAL EVENTS and select “Vet Med Halloween TG (Alumni Reunion Wknd) - 10/23/26”
    • Enter Coupon Code: VMTG26 and click Confirm.
    • Select the permit for $0.00, ADD the vehicle it will be assigned to, and click to agree to the Terms of Service.
    • Checkout when ready for the $0 balance, and watch for a confirmation email which will be sent within a few minutes of completing the transaction.
    • There is no need to print or display anything in your vehicle.
    • Permits are valid in unrestricted C zone spaces in lot 56, 7:00am – 10:00pm.  If you have any questions or issues regarding your purchase, contact Transportation Services at 530-752-8277.

Saturday morning 10/24 - Schalm Lecture and Brunch:

  • Park in LOT 41 and walk east on Hutchinson Drive to the Teaching and Learning Complex.
  • Parking in this lot is free until 1 PM. After 1 PM lot 41 will be closing for the UC Davis Football game and cars will need to move or may be ticketed.
  • If using Uber/Lyft, enter “UC Davis Parking Lot 41, Hutchinson Dr, Davis”

Saturday evening 10/24 - Reunion and Awards Banquet Dinner:

  • Park in LOT 35 and walk east on Orchard Drive, across La Rue Road to the Activities & Recreation Center (ARC) Ballroom. Be cautious as there is active construction in this area. Signs will be posted along the pedestrian path.
  • Parking in this lot is free.
    • If you choose to park in the ARC parking lots (Lot 25 or the Pavilion Structure on Hutchinson drive) you will be charged the game day rate of XX$$ for parking due to the UC Davis Football game.
  • If using Uber/Lyft, enter “UC Davis Activities and Recreation Center, 760 Orchard Rd, Davis.” Ask the driver to drop you at the Passenger Loading Zone.

Sunday morning 10/25 – Veterinary Medicine Complex Tours

  • Park in LOT 56 (same as for the TG on Friday night). Walk south toward the VMTH/Gladys Valley Hall Patio.
  • Parking in this lot is free, no permit required on the weekend.
Campus parking map showing medical center, visitor parking, staff lots and shuttle route.
Graphic campus parking map for Saturday showing highlighted lots and directional callouts

 

  • 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 may not have a designated class gathering planned.
  • 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.
  • If I have more questions, who can I contact?
  • Feel free to email us at [email protected] if you have additional questions. You may also call Julia Kalika at (530) 752-0713 or Kristy Peterson at (530) 400-8959.

 

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