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Royal Weekend 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n
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All Queens alumni are invited to campus for Royal Weekend, February 6\u20137, 2026!<\/strong> We\u2019ll celebrate memories, connect with friends, and cheer on the Royals at Homecoming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is Open!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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12:00 p.m. | Celebration of Generosity Lunch<\/strong> (Invitation only)
\nYoung Dining Hall<\/p>\n

This lunch recognizes scholarship donors, our stellar students, and the members of the Ministrare, Royal, and Albright Societies. This event will celebrate the generosity of our donors and showcase the impact of philanthropy at Queens. Mark your calendars for this Royal extravaganza!<\/em><\/p>\n

1:00-4:00 p.m. | Registration Opens<\/strong>
\nQueens Hall (moved from Trexler Student Center)<\/p>\n

Make your first stop here to grab your swag, nametag, and other registration items for the weekend.<\/em><\/p>\n

2:00 p.m. | Arts at Queens Mural
\n<\/strong>Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for Arts and Civic Engagement<\/p>\n

Visit the lower level of Gambrell Center to hear about the process that campus creators used to design and create the Arts at Queens mural. Spanning over seven decades of inspirational figures and experiences in the arts at Queens. This serves as both tribute and timeline of campus highlights and former faculty from the Visual, Performing and Literary Arts.<\/em><\/p>\n

3:00 p.m. | Student Panel<\/strong>
\nClaudia Belk Room, Levine Center for Wellness & Recreation<\/p>\n

Learn more about today\u2019s Queens experience during this panel discussion with three current students and Andrea McCrary \u201991 assistant professor writing and rhetoric will serve as moderator. This time will include question and answer time so you can really get to know today\u2019s students.<\/em><\/p>\n

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4:00 p.m. | Campus Tour<\/strong>
\nDiana Fountain<\/p>\n

Experience the Queens campus on a student-led tour featuring favorite landmarks and newly refreshed spaces that showcase our vibrant learning environment.<\/em><\/p>\n

5:00 p.m. | Merger Update with President Cureton<\/strong>
\nClaudia Belk Room, Levine Center for Wellness & Recreation<\/p>\n

Now that the definitive agreement has been signed, hear more about how the campus will operate and efforts to thoughtfully integrate operations continue as the institutions request required regulatory approvals from various government bodies and accreditors<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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6:00-8:00 p.m. | Welcome Back Party<\/strong>
\nQueens Hall<\/p>\n

Celebrating alumni from all classes! Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, and kick off reunion weekend with great food, music, and fun for everyone. Heavy appetizers and a hosted beer and wine bar for 2 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n

6:00 p.m. | Royals Athletic Hall of Fame<\/strong>
\nSandra Levine Theatre, Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement<\/p>\n

Celebrate the accomplishments of our alumni athletes as this year\u2019s class is inducted during a ceremony in the Sandra Levine Theatre.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n

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9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Registration Opens<\/strong>
\nQueens Hall<\/p>\n

Make your first stop here to grab your swag, nametag, and other registration items for the weekend.<\/em><\/p>\n

9:30 a.m. | Chapel Service<\/strong>
\nBelk Chapel<\/p>\n

Join us for a morning message and time of worship. Queens University Chaplain, Adrian Bird, will lead the service, alongside Reverends Nick Cheek \u201901, Ashley Cheek \u201906 and Joey Haynes \u201811. The Queens choir will sing, and we will also take time to remember classmates who have passed away.<\/em><\/p>\n

10:30 a.m. | Alumni Awards Presentation and Alumni Association Update<\/strong>
\nGreenhoot Recital Hall, Sarah Belk Gambrell Center for the Arts and Civic Engagement<\/p>\n

Join the Alumni Association Board for campus updates and the annual alumni awards presentation. This session will be recorded and available later for those who are not able to join us in person.<\/em><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. | Campus Tour<\/strong>
\nDiana Fountain<\/p>\n

Experience the Queens campus on a student-led tour featuring favorite landmarks and newly refreshed spaces that showcase our vibrant learning environment.<\/em><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. | Arete Lunch<\/strong>
\nClaudia Belk Room, Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation<\/p>\n

Members of the Arete Society (those who are or have already celebrated their 50th reunion) will gather for lunch and to learn more about current events at Queens. There will also be a special welcome for the class of 1976.<\/em><\/p>\n

11:30 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m. | Tailgate Lunch<\/strong>
\nYoung Dining Hall<\/p>\n

Just like your days as a student, visit the dining hall for lunch and catch up with classmates and friends. Classes and affinity groups are encouraged to reserve tables at alumni@queens.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

1:00 p.m. | Women’s Basketball Game<\/strong>
\nCurry Arena, Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation<\/p>\n

Cheer on the Royals as we face off against University of North Alabama. Be sure to meet this year\u2019s Royal Court during halftime.<\/em><\/p>\n

1:30 p.m. | Registration Opens<\/strong>
\nLawn outside of Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation<\/p>\n

Alumni are invited to check in under the Alumni Tent to grab your swag, nametag, and other registration items for the weekend.<\/em><\/p>\n

2:00 p.m. | Special Collections Tour<\/strong>
\nEverett Library<\/p>\n

Sarah Sowa, university archivist, will offer a guided tour of the special collections area of the library featuring items from classes in reunion years.<\/em><\/p>\n

2:00-4:00 p.m. | FanFest and Alumni Village<\/strong>
\nLawn outside of Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation<\/p>\n

Visit with friends, connect with your program of study, experience current student organization opportunities and more! Future Royals can enjoy face painting and inflatable obstacles in the Kids Zone. Reserve your spot at alumni@queens.edu<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

3:00 p.m. | Campus Tour<\/strong>
\nDiana Fountain<\/p>\n

Experience the Queens campus on a student-led tour featuring favorite landmarks and newly refreshed spaces that showcase our vibrant learning environment.<\/em><\/p>\n

3:00-4:00 p.m. | Class Photos
\n<\/strong>Byrum Residence Hall<\/p>\n

3:00-3:15 p.m. – Classes 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971
\n3:15-3:30 p.m. – Classes 1976,1981, 1986, and 1991
\n3:30-3:45 p.m. – Classes 1996, 2001, and 2006
\n3:45-4:00 p.m. – Classes 2011, 2016, and 2021<\/p>\n

Mark the weekend with a full class photo!<\/em><\/p>\n

4:00 p.m. | Men\u2019s Basketball Game<\/strong>
\nCurry Arena, Levine Center for Wellness and Recreation<\/p>\n

Support the Royals in the second match-up of our Homecoming & Reunion doubleheader against University of North Florida. Don\u2019t miss halftime where the winners of this year\u2019s Royal Court will be announced.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<\/div> <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/article>\n <\/component>\n\n\n

Milestone Reunion Celebrations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep the party going at these special gatherings<\/a>. This is a time to continue conversations started earlier in the day, to cheer on the successes and accomplishments of your peers throughout the years, and to enjoy being together on this final eve of Reunion Weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hotel Blocks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joining us from out of town? Take advantage of our room blocks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n