{"id":480,"date":"2026-03-09T12:15:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:15:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=tribe_events&#038;p=480"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:11:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T21:11:04","slug":"spring-medical-alumni-weekend-class-of-1986-schedule","status":"publish","type":"tribe_events","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/alumni\/event\/spring-medical-alumni-weekend-class-of-1986-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Medical Alumni Weekend: Class of 1986 Schedule"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Please mark your calendar to join us during the weekend of April 17-18, 2026, in Chapel Hill for a celebration of your time as students, faculty and house staff at the UNC School of Medicine. You\u2019re always a part of our alumni family, and we would love to see you here!<\/p>\n<h4><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/give.unc.edu\/unchf\/alumniwkd\">Registration is now open!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/alumni\/event\/alumniwknd2026\/\"> the event listing for Spring Medical Alumni Weekend<\/a> for accommodation information.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Weekend Schedule for Class of 1986:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>Friday, April 17:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Noon \u2013 3:30 p.m.:\u00a0 Medical Alumni Association Annual Meeting, Sheraton Chapel Hill \u2013 <span id=\"PC8455_Wizard1_dgEventItems2_lblEventDescription_0\" class=\"BBFormTitle EventItemTitleDescription\">\u00a0Our annual meeting of the Medical Alumni Association is an opportunity to hear from School leadership and medical students about major priorities and updates from the UNC School of Medicine. There will also be opportunities to provide feedback on the best ways to engage our alumni moving forward. This meeting will take place at the Sheraton Chapel Hill from Noon \u2013 3:30 p.m. (One Europa Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517). Lunch will be served at Noon, and there is no charge for this event.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>6:00 \u2013 10:00 p.m.:\u00a0 Milestone Reunion Kickoff Celebration, Sheraton Chapel Hill \u2013 All reunion classes \u2013 <span id=\"PC8455_Wizard1_dgEventItems2_lblEventDescription_1\" class=\"BBFormTitle EventItemTitleDescription\">All alumni in a reunion year (those graduating in a class year ending in 1 or 6) are invited to join us for a kickoff celebration at the Sheraton Chapel Hill (One Europa Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517) from 6 \u2013 10 p.m. Enjoy food, drinks, dancing, and opportunities to connect with your class. Guests are welcome, and the cost is $50 per person.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Saturday, April 18:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>1:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m.:\u00a0 Roper Hall Open House \u2013 <span id=\"PC8455_Wizard1_dgEventItems2_lblEventDescription_2\" class=\"BBFormTitle EventItemTitleDescription\">Roper Hall (150 Medical Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514), open as of Fall 2023, is the new home for medical education at UNC. Join us from 1 \u2013 3 p.m. for a light lunch, building tours, and opportunities to interact with students. Parking will be available on-site.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>5:00 &#8211; 8:00 p.m.: Class of 1986 Gathering at Dingo Dog Brewing Company (410 N Greensboro St # 150, Carrboro, NC 27510). This event is drop-in style; guests, including those under 21, are welcome. Appetizers will be provided; guests can purchase drinks on their own. Parking is available on-site, as well as in nearby lots, including at 502b N Greensboro St., and at 309 N. Greensboro St. <strong>Classmates who are planning to attend the Saturday gathering are asked to RSVP to <a href=\"mailto:medalum@med.unc.edu\">medalum@med.unc.edu<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Sunday, April 19:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>9:00 a.m. &#8211; Brunch at Breadman&#8217;s (<span class=\"LrzXr\">261 S Elliott Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514). Join classmates for an informal brunch together to conclude reunion weekend. Classmates can pay their own tab at the restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to help? Have ideas? <\/strong>Reach out to your reunion coordinator, Lynne Garrison (<a href=\"mailto:lynnegarrison@gmail.com\">lynnegarrison@gmail.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Please mark your calendar to join us during the weekend of April 17-18, 2026, in Chapel Hill for a celebration of your time as students, faculty and house staff at the UNC School of Medicine. You\u2019re always a part of our alumni family, and we would love to see you here! 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