The 50th Society recognizes alumni who graduated from Dean more than fifty years ago. On Saturday, May 9, 2026, we will proudly welcome the Class of 1976 into this distinguished group.
50th Society SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Reservations are required for all events.
Friday, May 8, 2026
6 - 8:00 p.m.
Class of 1976 and Friends 50th Reunion Celebration, $30 per person
Boomer's - lower level of the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
Saturday, May 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast & 50th Society Robing
Wasserstrom Room, Smith Dining Center in the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
11:00 a.m.
Members of the 50th Society and Class of 1976 participate in Dean College’s 160th Commencement Ceremony
1:00 p.m.
50th Society Luncheon & Induction Ceremony
Main Stage, located in the Dr. Paula M. Rooney Student Center
If you have questions, or if you graduated prior to 1976 and were unable to participate in your 50th Society Induction Ceremony and would like to now, please contact Joanne Coluccio, Director of Alumni and Family Engagement, at jcoluccio@dean.edu or 508-541-1656.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Franklin has a special room rate for Dean Alumni, May 8-10. Room quantity is limited and reservations must be made by Friday, April 17, 2026. Click here for Residence Inn info and reservations.
REGISTER NOW
Registration list as of April 9, 2026
Class of 1976
Anonymous ’76 (4)
Cathee Antonetz ’76*
Gail (Recchia) Braman ’76
Ron Contois ’76*
Barbara (Telfer) Hackett ’76*
Marcia Henry ’76
Paul Manzi ’76*
Liz Myers ’76
Peter Pescosolido ’76*
Karen (Joslyn) Rappaport ’76
Ruth (Palermo) Rocheleau ’76
Robert Seiffert ’76
Mike Szczepanek ’76*
Dee (Davison) Szczepanek ’76*
Dom Valarioti ’76*
Caroline (Welling) Van Deusen ’76*
Laura (Wayne) Wheeler ’76
*Class of 1976 50th Reunion Planning Committee
Prior 50th Society Inductees
Anonymous ’75 (2)
Elaine (Fasoli) “Fizz” Bailey ’75
Warren Dahlin ’66
Richard Lincoln ’71
PJ Nyberg ’56
Jim Pope ’75
Joseph Ruggio ’62
Art Smith ’58