Join us in celebrating the 50-Year and Old Guard Reunion during St. Thomas' 2021 Homecoming. Reconnect with fellow Old Guard members and honor the Classes of 1970 and 1971 as they are inducted into this illustrious group.
Old Guard and 50 Year Reunion
Sat., Oct. 9
Iversen Center for Faith, Schoenecker Hall
9:30 a.m. - Brunch
10:15 a.m. - Program and Old Guard Induction
At the conclusion of the programming, all are invited to take part in Homecoming & Family Weekend festivities on campus, including the football game against Valparaiso University.
More details are listed below. RSVP by Sept. 28, 2021.
Please contact Alumni Engagement with any questions at (651) 962-6430 or alumni@stthomas.edu.
The plated brunch will be both gluten-free and dairy-free and include: scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, and bacon. The vegetarian option will be scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, and fruit.
If you would like a vegetarian meal, you must indicate that on the next page. Please note that we cannot accommodate other special dietary restrictions, for example, shellfish, nuts, wheat.
There are limited parking spots on campus due to Homecoming and Family Weekend. All parking is free and available on a first come, first served basis. Check the maps linked below for these available lots.
Please note that at this time, all guests are required to wear face coverings when gathering indoors on campus, regardless of vaccination status.
The university follows CDC COVID-19 guidelines for social distancing and face coverings. Read university updates regarding COVID-19 at stthomas.edu/covid19.
Nearly 40 years ago, alumni from the 1920s were celebrating their 50-year reunion at the College of St.Thomas. At the reunion, they asked Monsignor Terrence Murphy, then the president of St. Thomas, if the college was going to forget about them after their reunion celebration.
So began the discussion about creating a reunion for all alumni who have passed the 50-year reunion milestone. Mr. Len Tracy ’29, with other alumni and college administrators, devoted time to creating a distinguished group of alumni who would gather on an annual basis. Today, this group is known as the “Old Guard.”
The Old Guard of the University of St.Thomas is composed of alumni who have celebrated their 50-year reunions and have received their Alumnus Magnus certificates from the president of the university.
The Old Guard is the protector of the foundations and traditions of St. Thomas. Old Guard members show their pride in the university through public support of St. Thomas, participation in alumni activities, volunteering with their alma mater, and financial support.
Class Endowed Scholarships and the Old Guard Fund
Old Guard members always have led by example, demonstrating their loyalty and generosity year after year. This elite group of alumni serves the university in countless ways and is the gold standard for leadership and legacy. As in past years, gifts to celebrate your alma mater in honor of your annual Old Guard Reunion can be directed to your particular class scholarship or to the Old Guard Fund, which is used as a challenge grant for the Senior Class Gift, inspiring the next generation of alumni to make their first gifts. Please visit give.stthomas.edu for more information. You can also give through your IRA or appreciated stock. Know that gifts of any size are greatly appreciated.
