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A Milestone Celebration

Mark your calendars for a milestone celebration! The 55th Anniversary Global Alumni Reunion will take place in Lugano from May 23-25, 2025. This special event is all about reconnecting with old friends, creating new memories, and celebrating everything that makes Franklin unique. Whether it’s been years since you last visited or you’re a recent graduate, this is the perfect opportunity to return to Lugano and be part of the vibrant Franklin community.

Tickets for reunion weekend events will be available for purchase before the end of February 2025. Stay tuned for more details on how to secure your spot for this special celebration.

Friday, May 23 Events:

A Franklin Welcome: Breakfast with Students and Faculty
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Start the weekend with a light breakfast, a warm welcome back to Franklin. This informal gathering is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with current students, faculty, and fellow alumni, setting the tone for a weekend of celebration and camaraderie.

Honoring Our Heritage, Embracing Tomorrow
11:15 am - 12:30 pm
A special assembly with President Samuel Martín-Barbero, honoring our founders and celebrating the achievements of 55 years of Franklin. We will also look ahead, sharing highlights of the 2030 Strategic Plan and exploring the exciting future that lies ahead for Franklin

Reunion Weekend Pizza Lunch
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local pizzeria. This optional, informal gathering is a great opportunity to connect with friends and fellow alumni, share stories, and savor authentic pizza in the charming surroundings of Ticino.

Franklin Forward: Student-Led Campus Tours
5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Explore the Franklin campus with our student guides and see how it continues to evolve. Get a glimpse into the university’s future while visiting the spaces that inspire the next generation of Franklin students.

A Taste of Ticino
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
An informal dinner for alumni and friends at the Kaletsch Campus Grotto and Lawn. Do you remember the first time you had a glass of Merlot del Ticino, Polenta, or Luganiga. This informal cocktail-style dinner will feature delicious foods from Ticino and offer a chance to mingle with old and new friends while savoring Ticino’s culinary delights.

https://www.fus.edu/news-events/55-anniversary-global-alumni-reunion