Golden Reunion

Celebrating your 50 years as a Sun Devil graduate

Class of 1974

ASU’s Golden Reunion is a time-honored university tradition that recognizes Sun Devil graduates from 50 years ago. In May of 2024, we’re proud to welcome the class of 1974 back to the Tempe campus for their reunion celebration.

Save the dates! The ASU Alumni Association invites graduates to return to your alma mater May 6-7, 2024. You’ll be recognized alongside ASU’s newest graduates and participate in a special Golden Circle induction ceremony centered around you — among other activities.

Additionally, you can book your room now at the Alumni Association's partner hotel, Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix/University. Located just across the street from Desert Financial Arena, receive a discounted rate as a Golden Graduate when you stay May 5-8, 2024. Book online here or call 888-591-1234 and mention the group code G-GOLD.

Are you interested in volunteering on our outreach committee? Each year, we need a group of dedicated volunteers to reach out to their fellow classmates and encourage them to come back for this special celebration. The outreach committee will begin meeting in November 2023.

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Look back at Golden Reunion 2023

Already looking forward to your 50 year reunion? Get excited and take a look at all the fun the Class of 1973 had last May.

[I] didn’t realize how special going through the events of the reunion, especially walking into the stadium between all the current graduates, would be… As I walked down the aisle between them, I felt reenergized by their enthusiasm. It totally recharged me!

Victor Rubalcaba, class of 1958

Save the Dates for Future Events

Members of the 1982-83 Fiesta Bowl winning Sun Devil Football team at Legends Luncheon — Members of the 1982-83 Fiesta Bowl winning Sun Devil Football team at last year's Legends Luncheon.

Oct 27 | Legends Luncheon

Join the ASU Alumni Association in our annual Legends Luncheon to pay tribute to the legacy of Sun Devil football. Celebrate the 1971-1973 Fiesta Bowl teams at the Omni Hotel on October 27! To be contacted when registration goes live for individual and table sales, please contact Jory Butters at Jory.Butters@asu.edu.

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The Homecoming Parade before the block party and game. — The Homecoming Parade kicks off the block party before the homecoming football game.

Oct 28 | Homecoming and Block Party

Ready to return to your alma mater? ASU Homecoming is a time-honored tradition, bringing together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Sun Devil spirit. On October 28, expect many festivities including a huge parade of student organization floats, the ASU marching band, colleges, departments, community organizations, and even local celebrities. Afterwards, join the Alumni Association at the Homecoming Block Party. This festival-type event is free and open to the public. Lastly, make sure to join us at Sun Devil Stadium to watch the Sun Devils take on the Washington State Cougars!

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NASA Director of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and 2023 Alumni Achievement Award winner, Laurie Leshin

Feb 21 | Founders’ Day

Founders’ Day is ASU’s signature event honoring the changemakers whose pioneering achievements and visionary philanthropy have shaped ASU’s spirit of excellence and innovation. It's a time to learn more about the breakthrough research, philanthropy and community work that is driving the future of ASU and the world, to honor the university's growth from humble beginnings to the model of a New American University. Save the date for the 60th anniversary of Founders’ Day on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024 at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU.

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The Class of 2023 Golden Graduates before the Golden Circle ceremony.

May 6-7 | Golden Reunion

Come back to campus in May for the full two-day celebration of the Class of 1974’s Golden Reunion! We have a full itinerary planned for you - meet up with former classmates, tour campus, participate in ASU’s undergraduate commencement in Sun Devil Stadium, and experience your induction into the prestigious Golden Circle on the lawn of Old Main alongside past Golden Graduates. Registration will open in early 2024.