Calendar of Events
Class of 1986 40th Reunion
Online Registration is Closed.
To register call The Office of Alumni Relations #706-864-1547
Class of 1986
40th Reunion
Classes ‘85 & ‘87 also invited!
Alumni Weekend 2026
Saturday, April 18
Reunion
Saturday, April 18
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Alumni House Patio
Inclement weather location - Convocation Center’s Multipurpose Room #218
Informal Buffet Dinner & Cash Bar
$45.00 per active alumni association member & $45.00 per guest
$55.00 per inactive alumni association member & $55.00 per guest
Attire - Snappy Casual
Reunion Chair
Bob Oglesby
# (770) 403-1083 │ boboglesby@bellsouth.net
Make overnight accommodations!
UNG Wind Ensemble Presents "Happy Birthday America"
The UNG Wind Ensemble Presents “Happy Birthday America!”
April 18 | 2:00 - 3:30 PM
UNG Library Technology Center Patio
117 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Inclement weather location; Convocation Center
Join the UNG Bands for an exciting semi-quincentennial (250th birthday) celebration of the United States. This concert will feature the UNG Wind Ensemble and students from the Lumpkin County High School Band. The selections include patriotic pieces such as America the Beautiful and George Washington Bicentennial March by John Philip Sousa. It will also include representative music of American culture, such as American Riversongs by Pierre LaPlante and Teal Fusion by Chris Evans Hass. The finale of the concert will be the official march of the United States, Stars and Stripes Forever, which will feature both bands and a special guest conductor well known to the UNG community!
The members of the Wind Ensemble are UNG undergraduates representing a wide variety of majors from the Gainesville and Dahlonega campuses. They are under the direction of Dr. J. Ashley Jarrell. Admission is free for this 2:00 PM concert which will take place on the Library Technology Center Patio on the Dahlonega Campus. This concert is given as part of the 2026 Alumni Weekend celebration. https://www.ungalumni.org/events/aw26
Soccer Alumni Games
North Georgia soccer alumni are invited to rejoin the field for the Alumni Day game!
Alumni Weekend
Saturday, April 18
Women’s Game: 1 PM | Men’s Game: 3 PM
UNG Soccer Field
6445 Morrison Moore Pkwy W
Dahlonega, GA 30533
REUNITE
It’s time to REUNITE!
A gathering for all North Georgia generations
Alumni Weekend
Saturday, April 18
12:30 - 2:30 PM - Immediately following the Military Awards Review
NEW LOCATION: UNG Promenade
Between the Drill Field and Library/Technology Building
Inclement weather location: Memorial Hall
Get ready for an afternoon full of fun for all ages!
Music, Games, Info Booths, & Cash Bar
Complimentary Appetizers & Kona Ice while supplies last!
Hosted by the UNG Alumni Association
Student-Athlete Alumni Day
North Georgia Student-Athlete Alumni are invited to come for an Alumni Gathering! Bring your friends and family!
Saturday, April 18th
12:30 - 5:00 pm
Cottrell Terrace at Haines and Carolyn Hill Stadium
21 Barlow Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Food will be provided from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Recognized at the games!
Friends and family are welcome!
Questions?
email safowler@ung.edu
North Georgia Softball Alumni Day
North Georgia Softball Alumni are invited to come for an Alumni Gathering! Bring your friends and family!
Saturday, April 18th
12:30 - 6:00 pm
Cottrell Terrace at Haines and Carolyn Hill Softball Stadium
21 Barlow Road
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Food will be provided from 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Softball Games Times: 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. versus Flagler
Post game: Field and Coleman Field House open to Alumni and families for reliving the glory days, run the bases, meet and greet, and autographs.
Questions?
email hannah.stevens@ung.edu
Fabulous Fifties & Sixties Alumni Gathering
Register Now!
Fabulous Fifties & Sixties Alumni Gathering
Honoring the Class of 1956 for its 70th Graduation Anniversary and
the Class of 1961 for its 65th Graduation Anniversary
Alumni Weekend
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Corps of Cadets Military Awards Review
11:00 a.m.
General William “Lipp” Livsey Drill Field
(Convocation Center if inclement weather)
Park near the Alumni House
Fabulous Fifties/Sixties guests will be transported to and from the Drill Field
via golf cart from the Alumni House
Casual Lunch Buffet
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
UNG Alumni House Patio
70 Alumni Drive
Inclement weather location - Convocation Center
Casual Attire
$25 per person
Memorial Retreat
4:00 p.m.
Memorial Wall
By Memorial Hall
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Public Safety Academy Alumni 5K and Afternoon Gathering
UNG Fallen Officer Memorial 5K and Afternoon Alumni Gathering
Alumni Weekend – Saturday, April 18
5K begins 8:00 AM at Memorial Hall
Hosted by UNG Public Safety Academy
Proceeds benefit the construction of the Fallen Officer Memorial, to be located on the UNG campus.
Participate and honor alumni, Edgar Flores ’16 & Chase Redner ’19, who were killed in the line of duty, while working as police officers.
Unable to attend, but want to support the fundraiser for the Fallen Officer Memorial?
PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY GATHERING
PSA alumni and friends are invited to meet up at REUNITE, an Alumni Weekend gathering
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Promenade
Enjoy complimentary appetizers, courtesy of the UNG Alumni Association, while the food lasts.
Cash bar for beer, wine, sodas & water.
Questions?
Sallie Parker
sallie.parker@ung.edu
Alumni Awards Banquet
Online Registration is Closed.
Join us for the UNG Alumni Association’s
56th Annual Alumni Awards Banquet
Friday, April 17
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Dining Hall Banquet Room
345 West Main Street
Complimentary for honorees and designated guests
Limited seating for other guests
Dues paid Alumni Association Member: $50 per person and $50 per guest
$60 per person for others
Plated meal includes alcohol
Business Attire
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Alumni Hall of Fame
LTG James Jarrard ‘88 (USA, Ret.)
Distinguished Alumnus Award
MG Richard Dwayne Wilson ‘93
Distinguished Young Alumnus Award
Alexis Goddard ‘14
Ralph Colley Spirit of North Georgia Award
Col Chris Mitchiner ‘91 (USA, Ret.)
Heather Williams ‘19
Golden Steeple Award
Leslie Redwine ‘65,
John E. Douglas, Sr. ‘64
Distinguished Professor Award
Dahlonega - Dr. Kelly McFaden, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs & Community Engagement, and interim Department Head of SFLE
Gainesville - Dr. Ralph Hale, Associate Professor of Psychological Science
Paul Hutcherson Outstanding Student Leader Award
Gillian Garner -Cumming, GA
Benjamin Hayes - Johns Creek, GA
Dot Strother Legacy Scholarship Recipient
Tess Goudy - Cumming, GA
Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship
William S. Hauer - Owens Cross Roads, AL
Questions?
Call The Office of Alumni Relations
706-864-1547
Class of 1976 50th Reunion
Online Registration is Closed.
To register call The Office of Alumni Relations #706-864-1547
Class of 1976
50th Reunion
Classes ‘75 & ‘77 also invited!
Alumni Weekend 2026
April 17 – 18
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
Retreat Ceremony Honoring
Deceased Classmates
Arrive by 4:45 pm
Ceremony begins at 5:00 pm
Alumni House Patio
70 Alumni Drive
Casual Attire
Evening Casual Gathering
begins after the retreat ceremony
Casual Buffet Dinner
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Alumni House Patio
70 Alumni Drive
Inclement weather location; Convocation Center
$35 per active alumni association member and $35 per guest
$45 per inactive alumni association member and $45 per guest
Casual Attire
Cash Bar
(Two complimentary drink tickets provided by the UNG Foundation,
on behalf of the Eagle Fund Committee)
SATURDAY, APRIL 18
Breakfast in Chow Hall
8:00 - 9:00 am
$9.50 per person at the door
UNG Dining Hall
345 West Main Street
Campus Tours - Full Capacity
9:00 - 10:00 am
Depart from Chow Hall
Ends at Lewis Hall for tours of
Lewis and Gaillard Halls
(Limited Golf Cart Transportation Available)
Military Awards Review
11:00 am
Gen. Lipp Livsey Drill Field
Reserved Seating Available
Inclement weather location, Convocation Center
Complimentary Lunch
Hosted by President Mike Shannon
12:30 pm (after the review)
UNG Dining Hall Banquet Room
345 West Main Street
Casual Attire
Memorial Retreat
Memorial Wall by Memorial Hall
4:00 pm
50th Reunion Celebration
Buffet and Music
6:00 pm Reception
6:30 pm Class Photo
6:45 pm Buffet Dinner
UNG Dining Hall Banquet Room
345 West Main Street
$55 per active alumni association member and $55 per guest
$65 per inactive alumni member and $65 per guest
Cash Bar
Business Casual Attire
Reunion Coordinator
Wes Thomas
#706-265-0806 | wesley.thomas@ung.edu
Reunion Committee
Vicki McGraw Brantley
Bill Gilmore
Bob Pennington
Salli McCoy Rees
Greg Smith
Arlene Humber Toole
Help Us Contact Classmates
Nearly 300 members of the Class of 1976 do not have a current email address on file.
If you are in contact with any of these classmates, please send their email address to
Deceased Classmates
Sadly, we have been informed that 87 members of the Class of 1976 are deceased.
Some alumni files are incomplete and the date of death is not known. For those, the date is left blank.
Please review the list and let us know if there are errors or omissions. Send corrections to wesley.thomas@ung.edu
Make a gift in honor of NGC Class of ‘76!
Join your fellow classmate in supporting the Eagle Fund Endowed Scholarship and the Dean Mike Hyams Emerging Leaders Scholarship. Whether you are unable to attend the reunion, you can still make a meaningful gift on behalf of your class.
The Eagle Fund Endowed Scholarship supports the Corps of Cadets and provides an opportunity to make a difference. Scholarships provide support for members of the Corps of Cadets who demonstrate leadership potential, qualities of high moral character, and are actively pursuing a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces. Each gift is crucial to maintain a strong cadet presence at UNG and to equip excellent officers for our Armed Forces. The class of ‘76 will be recognized for their collective generosity and impact to this fund.
The Dean Mike Hyams Emerging Leader Scholarship serves as a testament to the importance of student leadership on campus. Student leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the UNG community, fostering a sense of belonging, and inspiring others to pursue their passions and make a positive impact. By recognizing and supporting these emerging leaders, the endowment is investing in the future of UNG and ensuring that the legacy of Dean Hyams continues to thrive.
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Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament
The tournament field is full.
EVENT DATE: Friday, April 17, 2026 (Achasta Golf Club - Dahlonega, Georgia)
We are pleased to announce that registration for the 51st Annual UNG Alumni Weekend Scholarship Golf Tournament is now open! The tournament will be held on Friday, Apr. 17, 2026 at Achasta Golf Club in Dahlonega, Ga with a 9:00 a.m. shotgun start.
Registration fee includes breakfast, tournament gift, on-course contests, mulligans, raffle tickets and a meal following the round. Please see below to register.
The field is limited to the first 112 participants to register.
For more information, feel free to contact JT Horton at jt.horton@ung.edu.