Raven Reunion 2026
June 12-14, 2026
We look forward to welcoming alumni and families for Reunion 2026 on the weekend of June 12-14, 2026. Please see below for the information regarding the weekend and check back for updates as June approaches. We will be celebrating the class years ending in 1 and 6 and will honor the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1976. All alumni are welcome back!
See photos from past Reunion weekends! For additional information please call the Reunion Help Desk at 913-360-7272 or email ravenreunion@benedictine.edu.
Registration
Who is invited to Reunion?
All alumni are welcome to return for reunion. We will be celebrating those with class years ending in 1 and 6. We will also honor the Class of 1976 on their 50th Reunion at the Golden Raven Dinner on Friday evening.
Can I register on-campus the weekend of Reunion?
Advance registration is requested for campus housing and meals. Limited walk-in registrations may be accommodated day of, but not guaranteed.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, June 12, 2026
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN:
Available Friday from 1:00-8:00 p.m. in the Haverty Center.
Friday Building Hours
6:00-8:00 a.m.
Murphy Recreation Center Open
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Raven Store Open
11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Murphy Recreation Center Open
Noon – 9:00 p.m.
Monte Cassino Inn Open
Friday Mass/Vespers Schedule
12:10 p.m.
Mass at the Abbey
5:00 p.m.
Vespers at the Abbey
Friday Schedule of Events
1:00-8:00 p.m.
Registration Check-in, Haverty Center
5:30-9:00 p.m.
Golden Raven Dinner, Classes of ’76 and earlier
McAllister Board Room, 4th floor of Ferrell Academic Center
- 5:30 p.m. Social hour on 3rd floor
- 6:30 p.m. Banquet on 4th floor
- $35 per person, cash bar
6:00-8:00 p.m.
All Alumni Dinner
Monte Cassino Inn in Haverty Center (“The Roost”)
- $20 per adult, $8 per child under 12, free to children under 3.
8:00-11:00 p.m.
Late Night Happy Hour at “The Roost”
Monte Cassino Inn in Haverty Center (“The Roost”)
- Cash bar available.
Saturday, June 13, 2026
REGISTRATION CHECK-IN:
Available Saturday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the Haverty Center.
Saturday Building Hours
7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Murphy Recreation Center Open
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Raven Store Open
11:00 a.m. – Midnight
Monte Cassino Inn Open
Saturday Mass/Vespers Schedule
9:00 a.m.
Mass at the Abbey Honoring Deceased Alumni
5:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass at St. Benedict Parish
1001 N Second St, Atchison, Kansas 66002
5:45 p.m.
Vespers at the Abbey
Saturday Schedule of Events
6:00-7:30 a.m.
Coffee Station
At the entrance to the Dining Hall
7:30-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast in the Dining Hall
- $20 per adult, $6 per child under 12, free to children under 3.
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Registration Check-in, Haverty Center
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Mass and Brunch with the Monks
Mass at the Abbey will honor deceased alumni classmates, with brunch to follow in the Abbey Guest House Lounge.
10:15 a.m.
Physics and Astronomy Alumni Brunch
Westerman Hall, Room 302
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
All Alumni Lunch
Murphy Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room
- $18 per adult, $8 per child under 12, free to children under 3
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Ice Cream Social at Mount St. Scholastica
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Alumni Social at “The Roost”
Monte Cassino Inn in Haverty Center (“The Roost”)
- $20 will include beer, wine, lemonade, iced tea along with light appetizers.
2:30-4:00 p.m.
Class of 1986 Social Hour
A private happy hour at the Home of President Stephen and Amy Minnis (no charge)
5:00 p.m.
Vigil Mass at St. Benedict Parish
1001 N Second St, Atchison, Kansas 66002
6:00-9:00 p.m.
Alumni Reunion Social and Banquet
In McAllister Board Room, 4th floor of Ferrell Academic Center
- 6:00-6:45 p.m. Social (3rd floor)
- 7:00 p.m. Banquet (4th floor)
- $40.00 per guest, cash bar
Distinguished Alumni Awards will be presented as follows:
- The Offeramus Medal will be presented to Sister Anne Elizabeth (Anne Marie) Sweet, OCSO, Ph.D.
- The Kansas Monk Award will be presented to Craig Klos ’76.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
Sunday Building Hours
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Murphy Recreation Center Open
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Raven Store Open
Sunday Schedule of Events
6:00-10:30 a.m.
Coffee Station
At the entrance to the Dining Hall
10:00 a.m.
All Alumni Mass at the Abbey
10:30 a.m.
Mass at the Mount Honoring Deceased Alumnae
Mount St. Scholastica Chapel, enter through St. Cecilia’s.
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
All Alumni Brunch
In the Dining Hall.
- $22 per adult, $8 per child under 12, free to children under 3
Noon
Final Room Check Out
A conference staff member will be available to collect your room key/ keycard at the times and locations listed below. We kindly ask that all keycards/keys be dropped off at the designated location.
- Elizabeth Hall: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Final Checkout on Sunday is 12:00 Noon.
Schedule is subject to changes in location. Such changes will be communicated the week leading up to Reunion.
Housing
Campus housing for the weekend is available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Each class will have a designated dormitory class headquarters. On-campus housing is $45 per person per night.
Amenities
Guests on campus will be provided with towel, wash cloth, sheets, pillow and blanket. You may want to bring an extra towel, a favorite pillow and blanket and anything else you think will make your stay more comfortable. Bathrooms in some dormitories are shared with a conjoined room.
Can I request a room with and near my friends?
We will do our best to accommodate requests. We kindly ask parties interested in rooming together or nearby to submit each one another’s names when registering.
Off-Campus Options
- Holiday Inn Express (913-674-0033)
- Quality Inn (913-367-4000)
- Super 8 Hotel (913-367-7666)
Reunion FAQ
How can I be involved in planning for my Reunion?
Become a Reunion Class Representative to help the Alumni Office bring your class together! Class Representatives ensure strong alumni participation for a successful reunion. The time commitment is minimal! It’s as simple as writing a nostalgic letter to your class, recruit attendance and promoting reunion on your Class Facebook page.
Contact Joanne Huey, Director of Alumni Relations, to get started today.
Is there a dress code?
Most events are casual. The Golden Raven dinner on Friday and the Alumni Banquet on Saturday are business casual—a jacket and tie for men and a dress, pant suit, or skirt for women. Women may want to bring a sweater or jacket if prone to being cold.