This schedule is subject to change. Registration will open in May.
Wednesday, July 29
Noon–4 p.m. Early Check-In and Registration—Memorial Union Building (34), Commons (ground floor)
Thursday, July 30
8 a.m.–4 p.m. Check-In and Registration—Memorial Union Building (34), Commons (ground floor)
10:30–11:30 a.m. “Superior Storytellers: Engaging Youth in Place-based Geoheritage & Geospatial Learning Experiences on Lake Superior” Kickoff Tech Talk—Memorial Union Building (34), Alumni Lounge (first floor)
11:30 a.m. Lunch on campus available in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) Commons—Memorial Union Building (34), Commons (ground floor)
12:30–5 p.m. Campus Tours—Memorial Union Building (34), John Edgar McAllister Welcome Center (ground floor)
1:30–4:30 p.m. Ranger III Trip with the Alumni Board of Directors—Departs from the Isle Royale National Park Office dock in Houghton (next to Dee Stadium at 800 E Lakeshore Dr, Houghton)
5–7 p.m. Pasty Dinner—Memorial Union Building (34), Ballroom (second floor)
7–8:30 p.m. Night at the Mineral Museum—A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum (103)
7:30–9:30 p.m. Fellowship with College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) Alumni and Dean at The Dog—The Douglass House Saloon (517 Shelden Ave, Houghton)
Friday, July 31
7–8 a.m. Sunrise Yoga—Houghton Waterfront Pier (E Lakeshore Dr, Houghton)
8 a.m.–4 p.m. Check-In and Registration—Memorial Union Building (34), Commons (ground floor)
8:30–9:30 a.m. Breakfast with the President—Memorial Union Building (34), Ballroom (second floor)
9:30–10:30 a.m. Graduate Research Poster Session—H-STEM Complex (114)
10 a.m.–1 p.m. Outdoor Adventure Program (OAP) Adventures on the Trails—Michigan Tech Trailhead (located off Sharon Avenue)
11 a.m.–1 p.m. Class of 1976 and Golden M Celebration—Memorial Union Building (34)
- 11 a.m. Golden M Photos—Memorial Union Building (34), Alumni Lounge (first floor)
- 11:15 a.m. Golden M Ceremony—Memorial Union Building (34), Ballroom (second floor)
- 12 p.m. Golden M Luncheon—Memorial Union Building (34), Ballroom (second floor)
1–3 p.m. College Receptions—Michigan Tech Main Campus
- College of Business Reception
- College of Computing Reception
- College of Engineering Reception
- College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Reception
- College of Sciences and Arts Reception
3–4:30 p.m. Marine Research Assets Facility Guided Tour—Great Lakes Research Center (100), University Waterfront (Phoenix Drive)
5:30–8:30 p.m. 2026 Honored Classes Dinner and Alumni Awards Ceremony—Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts (10). Business casual attire is requested
- 5:30 p.m. Guest arrivals—Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts (10), Lobby
- 6 p.m. Honored Classes Dinner—Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts (10), Lobby
- 7:30 p.m. Alumni Awards Ceremony—Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts (10), Backstage
Saturday, August 1
7–8 a.m. Morning Bird-Watching Walk—Nara Nature Park (47375 US Hwy 41, Houghton)
8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. OAP Kayak Trips on the Portage Canal—Meet at the Michigan Tech Trailhead (located off Sharon Avenue)
10–11 a.m. “How Tech’s Archives have Promoted Preservation” Tech Talk—Fisher Hall (15), Room 135
10 a.m.–2 p.m. Bocce Ball Tournament—Bocce Ball Court by Douglas Houghton Hall (31)
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Mont Ripley Hike and Lunch Hosted by Pavlis Honors College and the Department of Social Sciences—Mont Ripley (49051 Ski Hill, Hancock)