Class of 1975 Graduation at Hastings College on May 18,1975.

    Golden Graduation - Class of 1975

    September 25 - 28, 2025

    Celebrating 50 years as a Hastings College alumnus is a significant milestone, and the Alumni Association invites all alumni and attendees from the Class of 1975 back to campus for their Golden Graduation Reunion, September 25-28, 2025.

    Hotel blocks have expired. Please see the Lodging and Dining link below to find hotels in the area for the event. 

    If you have questions about the upcoming Golden Graduation weekend, contact the Alumni Association at 402.461.7363 or email us at Alumni@hastings.edu, or you can contact our Director of Engagement, Alumni relations, Austin Heinlein at Austin.Heinlein@hastings.edu.

    Be sure to let everyone know what you have been up to by filling out your memory book entry!

    Want to see who is attending? Check out the guest list here.

    Help us raise $25,000 for the Class of 1975 Golden Years Legacy Scholarship!

    If the class does not raise $25,000 for the scholarship, your contributions will be combined with those gifts from other Golden Graduation classes and be awarded as a part of the larger Golden Years Legacy Scholarship.

    $8,195.00 raised

    41.0%
    of our $25,000 goal.

    Donor Listing

    Click "next" to see more donors to this campaign.

    Schedule

    Find the schedule for the Golden Graduation weekend below. Register and/or give now!

    Thursday, September 25

    8:00 am–12:00 pm – Registration & Social Gathering (Barrett Alumni Center - 1001 N. 6th Ave.)
    Pick up your official Golden Graduation packet and name tags. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet the Alumni Association and Foundation staff members.

    1:00–2:00 pm – Campus Tours (Beginning at Hazelrigg Student Union - 914 N. Elm Ave.)
    Catch a ride in our van to see how campus has changed since you were a student! 

    5:00–7:00 pm – Hastings Chamber After Hours (Morrison-Reeves Science Center - 717 N Ash Ave.)
    Celebrate Hastings College with the Hastings Chamber of Commerce and community leaders. 

    Friday, September 26

    8:00 am–12:00 pm – Registration & Social Gathering (Barrett Alumni Center - 1001 N. 6th Ave.)
    Pick up your official Golden Graduation packet and name tags. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet the Alumni Association and Foundation staff members.

    11:30 am–1:00 pm – Lunch with Students (Hazelrigg Student Union)
    Experience the flavor of 2025 dining firsthand! Join us as students share their stories and showcase how Hastings College has evolved over the years. Don’t miss this chance to savor both great food and fascinating conversations! Pay at the door – cash or card accepted

    1:00–2:00 pm – Campus Tours (Beginning at Hazelrigg Student Union - 914 N. Elm Ave.)
    Catch a ride in our van to see how campus has changed since you were a student! 

    12:30–1:30 pm – Alumni Panel (Location TBA)
    Attend panels across campus to hear insights from accomplished alumni; Final details will be announced. Please register to receive updates. 

    2:00–3:00 pm     – Coffee with the Executives (Perkins Library)
    Grab a coffee and a treat as you hear updates from the Executive Team. Questions encouraged!

    5:00–6:00 pm – Fine Arts Cocktail Hour (Jackson Dinsdale Art Center)

    6:00 pm – Fine Arts Hall of Fame Ceremony (Jackson Dinsdale Art Center)
    Don’t miss this unforgettable event—where excellence is celebrated, legacies are honored, and the future is inspired. Registration required – Price TBA

    8:00–9:00 pm – David Otis Johnson Gallery Exhibition Reception (Jackson Dinsdale Art Center)
    Hastings College graduate David Otis Johnson returns to campus with “A Spiritual Plain,” a solo exhibition of new neon and mixed-media sculptures at the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center (JDAC). Reception with the artist to begin at the conclusion of the Fine Arts Hall of Fame Ceremony. Attendees asked to enter from the west side of the building. Free entry, open bar. 

    8:00–10:00 pm         – Music Bingo (Steeple Brewing)
    Test your music knowledge and quick thinking as we play hit after hit from the honored class years, marking off your Bingo cards and racing to win fabulous prizes. Whether you’re a music aficionado or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to shine and enjoy a night full of rhythm and rivalry. All alumni & spouses welcome! Registration requested. Free entry, cash bar.

    Saturday, September 27

    9:00 am – Golden Graduation Class and Individual Photos (French Memorial Chapel)

    9:30 am – 1975 Golden Graduation Ceremony (French Memorial Chapel)
    Celebrating the 1975 Graduates 50 years after their graduation! Roger Doerr, Emeritus Professor of Business and member of the Hastings College Foundation Board of Directors, will be the Golden Grad Commencement speaker. Free entry

    10:30 am – Melody Round-Up Parade
    Downtown Hastings

    11:00 am–End of Football Game – Bronco Tailgate (Lloyd Wilson Field)
    Shop the official Hastings College Spirit Shop at their pop up location during the Bronco Tailgate and Homecoming Football game. Full selection available at Perkins Library from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    11:30 am–2:00 pm         – Bronco Tailgate (Gray Center/Jackson Dinsdale Art Center Parking Lot)
    Order from your choice of food trucks, and enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with games, the Bronco Marching Band, glassblowing demos, and laughter. Free entry, food for purchase at food trucks.

    1:00 pm  – Homecoming Football Game vs. Morningside University
    Lloyd Wilson Field – Osborne Family Sports Complex
    Pay at the gate – $10 per person; children $3

    5:00 pm  – Athletic Hall of Fame
    Kiewit Gymnasium (715 E. 7th St.)
    Pay at the door - Price TBA

    6:00 pm – Golden Graduation Social Hour and Banquet
    Barrett Alumni Center

    Sunday, September 28

    9:00 am – HC Homecoming Coffee and Breakfast (First Presbyterian Church – 621 N. Lincoln Ave.)
    One last chance to gather with your classmates! Stop in on your way out of town. Registration encouraged.

    10:30 am – Hastings College Sunday First Presbyterian Church Service (621 N. Lincoln Ave.)

    3:00 pm – Choir Performance First Presbyterian Church Service (621 N. Lincoln Ave.)
    Gather for a performance by the Hastings College Choir. Free entry.