O'Dowd Reunion Day
Saturday, May 1, 2027
FAQ
When is the O’Dowd Reunion?
The O’Dowd Reunion will be in-person and will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2027 from 3:00 to 6:30pm, with a special ceremony at 2:00pm for our Class of 1977 Golden Grads. Catch up with one another and connect with more of the O’Dowd community, all in one place!
Will there be a 50-Year Reunion & Golden Diploma Ceremony?
Yes, a celebration for the Class of 1977’s 50-year Reunion Celebration with a Golden Diploma Ceremony beginning at 2:00pm. Alumni who already celebrated their 50th reunion (classes from 1955 to 1976) are invited to this special ceremony as well.
Who will receive an invitation?
The O’Dowd Reunion Day 2027 invitations will be mailed out in December to all members of milestone classes. Make sure your contact information is updated. All alumni 21+ are welcome to attend, regardless of graduation year.
How can I help get classmates together again?
A dedicated reunion committee is the best way to ensure your class is excited and involved in the O’Dowd Reunion Day. Volunteering on your class reunion committee is a fun, meaningful, and manageable way to create high-impact engagement among your community. O’Dowd does the heavy lifting of planning Reunion Day, while the main focus of alumni is to help get classmates there! All volunteer roles have the full support of the Development Office. Please let us know if your class is planning an additional reunion!
What ways can I get involved?
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Attend Reunion Day on Saturday, May 1, 2027.
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Personally invite classmates to the Reunion Day (in-person, social media, phone).
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Locate contact information for classmates.
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Recruit O'Dowd alumni volunteers to support Reunion Day planning and event execution on May 1, 2027.
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Make a gift in honor of your milestone reunion celebration.
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Encourage classmates to join you in giving back.
... for O'Dowd Reunion Day 2027!
When does registration begin and how do I RSVP?
Beginning January 1, 2027, alumni may register for O’Dowd Reunion Day here at bishopodowd.org/reunion.
I graduated in a different O’Dowd class than those being celebrated, am I invited?
Absolutely! All alumni 21 years of age and older are welcome to attend.
May I bring my children?
Unfortunately, no. This is a 21+ event. We hope you will come and enjoy yourself!
What should I wear?
Casual attire with a coat for the cool Bay Area evening.
Will I be able to park on site?
There is limited on-site parking. We encourage everyone to carpool with a designated driver or use a rideshare service to attend this event.
Questions? Contact Katie Togneri ’94, at alumni@bishopodowd.org or (510) 553-8617
Reunion Day 2026 Recap
Thank you for spending your Saturday with us and celebrating Dragon Pride. It was such a fun day welcoming alumni from the Class of 1956 through the Class of 2021 to the new Cummins Center to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate together. We’re so grateful for this community and we hope to see you back on campus again soon. Forever a Dragon!
