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Reunion
The health and safety of our alumni, faculty, staff and students is foremost in our minds. Given this, we will not be hosting any in-person gatherings this spring. Reunion 2021 (19–24 April) will be held in a fully virtual format. We are focusing on bringing some of your favorite elements to our virtual Reunion — time with your classmates, access to our world-class faculty and updates on the School.
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2021 Virtual Reunion Week Schedule
Monday, 19 April 2021
2:30–3:30 p.m. EDT Navigating Your Career During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic With Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne
Panel discussion on the importance of lifelong learning for career resilience and growth in a disruptive, new environment
3–8 p.m. EDT Class Zooms (check your class page for details) Tuesday, 20 April 2021
9–10 a.m. EDT Serving on Corporate Boards Today
Alumni serving on boards discuss opportunities, risks, and fiduciary and governance issues
10–11 a.m. EDT America's Overburdened Corrections System With Professor Greg Fairchild (MBA '92)
Learn about the latest innovations and corrections practices, and how Darden is playing a role
3–4 p.m. EDT Darden Grounds Master Plan
Guided tour and virtual walk-through of the new spaces that are part of the master plan for Darden’s Grounds in Charlottesville
3–8 p.m. EDT Class Zooms (check your class page for details) Wednesday, 21 April 2021
12–1 p.m. EDT The Alignment Quest: Aligning Strengths, Values and Differences to Maximize Our Collective Potential With Professor Laura Morgan Roberts
Professor Laura Morgan Roberts presents evidence-based insight to help you activate the unrealized potential that diverse perspectives and experiences can bring to your organizations
4–5:30 p.m. EDT 2020–21 Batten Institute Venture Showcase With Damon DeVito (MBA '94)
Shark Tank-style pitch presentations followed by open Q&As
3–8 p.m. EDT Class Zooms (check your class page for details) Thursday, 22 April 2021
1–2 p.m. EDT Leading With Competent Courage With Professor Jim Detert
Professor Detert discusses tactics people have successfully used before, during and after committing acts of courage to create the impact they seek
3–8 p.m. EDT Class Zooms (check your class page for details) Friday, 23 April 2021
10:45–11:30 a.m. EDT Undergraduate Admissions and the Admission Liaison Program
Behind-the-scenes look at the UVA undergraduate admission process
11 a.m.–12 p.m. EDT The Encore Case: Finding Purposeful Work Later in Your Career With Marty Speight (MBA '96)
Workshop highlights the four stages of retirement and offers resources and a planning process to support your transition
1–2 p.m. EDT Office Hour With Dean Emeritus Bob Bruner: Myths and Facts of Financial Crises 3:15–4:15 p.m. EDT Case Discussion With Professor Yiorgos Allayannis – Business and Markets: The Coronavirus Ticker
Discussion on risk management, globalization, lessons from previous crises and the role of banks
Saturday, 24 April 2021
10–11 a.m. EDT Dean’s State of the School Address and Abbott Award Presentation
Learn about Darden’s progress toward its strategic priorities, how achieving them will help the School power its mission and the recipient of the Charles C. Abbott Award
Alumni Career Services career coaching will be available by appointment on Thursday and Friday. -
Class Pages
View class pages for more information about specific times for Class Zooms.
2019 2020 (Celebrating during 2022 Reunion Weekend) 2019 EMBA 2020 EMBA (Celebrating during 2022 Reunion Weekend) 2015 2016 2015 EMBA 2016 EMBA 2015 GEMBA 2016 GEMBA 2010 2011 2010 EMBA 2011 EMBA 2005 2006 2000 2001 1995 1996 1990 1991 1985 1986 1980 1981 1975 1976 1970 1971 1965 1966 1960 1961 Abbott Society
(1957–69)
Monday, 19 April 2021
| 2:30–3:30 p.m. EDT |
Navigating Your Career During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic With Professor Yael Grushka-Cockayne Panel discussion on the importance of lifelong learning for career resilience and growth in a disruptive, new environment |
| 3–8 p.m. EDT | Class Zooms (check your class page for details) |
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
| 9–10 a.m. EDT |
Serving on Corporate Boards Today Alumni serving on boards discuss opportunities, risks, and fiduciary and governance issues |
| 10–11 a.m. EDT |
America's Overburdened Corrections System With Professor Greg Fairchild (MBA '92) Learn about the latest innovations and corrections practices, and how Darden is playing a role |
| 3–4 p.m. EDT |
Darden Grounds Master Plan Guided tour and virtual walk-through of the new spaces that are part of the master plan for Darden’s Grounds in Charlottesville |
| 3–8 p.m. EDT | Class Zooms (check your class page for details) |
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
| 12–1 p.m. EDT |
The Alignment Quest: Aligning Strengths, Values and Differences to Maximize Our Collective Potential With Professor Laura Morgan Roberts Professor Laura Morgan Roberts presents evidence-based insight to help you activate the unrealized potential that diverse perspectives and experiences can bring to your organizations |
| 4–5:30 p.m. EDT |
2020–21 Batten Institute Venture Showcase With Damon DeVito (MBA '94) Shark Tank-style pitch presentations followed by open Q&As |
| 3–8 p.m. EDT | Class Zooms (check your class page for details) |
Thursday, 22 April 2021
| 1–2 p.m. EDT |
Leading With Competent Courage With Professor Jim Detert Professor Detert discusses tactics people have successfully used before, during and after committing acts of courage to create the impact they seek |
| 3–8 p.m. EDT | Class Zooms (check your class page for details) |
Friday, 23 April 2021
| 10:45–11:30 a.m. EDT |
Undergraduate Admissions and the Admission Liaison Program Behind-the-scenes look at the UVA undergraduate admission process |
| 11 a.m.–12 p.m. EDT |
The Encore Case: Finding Purposeful Work Later in Your Career With Marty Speight (MBA '96) Workshop highlights the four stages of retirement and offers resources and a planning process to support your transition |
| 1–2 p.m. EDT | Office Hour With Dean Emeritus Bob Bruner: Myths and Facts of Financial Crises |
| 3:15–4:15 p.m. EDT |
Case Discussion With Professor Yiorgos Allayannis – Business and Markets: The Coronavirus Ticker Discussion on risk management, globalization, lessons from previous crises and the role of banks |
Saturday, 24 April 2021
| 10–11 a.m. EDT |
Dean’s State of the School Address and Abbott Award Presentation Learn about Darden’s progress toward its strategic priorities, how achieving them will help the School power its mission and the recipient of the Charles C. Abbott Award |
Alumni Career Services career coaching will be available by appointment on Thursday and Friday.
View class pages for more information about specific times for Class Zooms.
| 2019 | 2020 (Celebrating during 2022 Reunion Weekend) |
| 2019 EMBA | 2020 EMBA (Celebrating during 2022 Reunion Weekend) |
| 2015 | 2016 |
| 2015 EMBA | 2016 EMBA |
| 2015 GEMBA | 2016 GEMBA |
| 2010 | 2011 |
| 2010 EMBA | 2011 EMBA |
| 2005 | 2006 |
| 2000 | 2001 |
| 1995 | 1996 |
| 1990 | 1991 |
| 1985 | 1986 |
| 1980 | 1981 |
| 1975 | 1976 |
| 1970 | 1971 |
| 1965 | 1966 |
| 1960 | 1961 |
| Abbott Society (1957–69) |
Reunion Giving
Reunion giving allows classes to align philanthropy to impact the future of the School and honor its legacy of excellence.
Reunion-year alumni are asked to make a gift or multi-year pledge to the Darden Annual Fund. The Darden Annual Fund serves as the foundation for reunion giving and provides critical support that enables the School to remain innovative, invest in top strategic priorities and respond nimbly to emerging opportunities.
Many alumni also consider major gifts to Darden and planned gifts, such as bequests or annuities, to the area most meaningful to them. If you would like to speak with a member of the Advancement team about your reunion gift, please contact Darden Reunion Giving at +1-434-924-0706.
Whether you support Darden at the $100, $10,000 or $1 million-plus level, every gift counts and every gift matters. The full amount of any commitment made before 30 June 2021 will be recognized as part of your class giving total.
We look forward to celebrating reunion giving impact!
FAQs for Reunion 2021
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How did Darden come to the decision to cancel in-person events for April 2021?
We were hopeful that we would be able to gather in person this year. However, in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and following the Center for Disease Control's guidance regarding limiting travel and in-person event, the UVA Alumni Association made the decision to hold Reunions 2021 in a virtual format, and Darden will follow suit with Darden Reunion Weekend. The health and safety of our community is of the utmost importance. We are excited about the opportunity to engage more people than ever before through a virtual experience!
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Why can't Darden postpone to next April or for later this year?
Unfortunately, we are not equipped to host three sets of reunion year classes (60 percent of our alumni base) at the same time next April. Additionally, there is considerable uncertainty regarding life on Grounds next fall. We didn't want to continue to postpone this important milestone for our alumni without a clear indication of a time when it will be safe to gather on Grounds. You may read more on UVA's Coronavirus Information website and Darden's Return to Grounds website for updates.
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What can I expect from a virtual reunion?
The Office of Engagement is hard at work planning events that will bring the best parts of reunion weekend to a virtual setting — time to reconnect with your classmates, access to favorite professors and updates on the School. We will offer events the week of 19–24 April through a variety of platforms, so you'll have many opportunities to engage with Darden. You can look for updates in your email and on our website.
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When will my next in-person reunion be held?
For those with classes ending in a 0 or 5, your next reunion will be in April 2025. For classes ending in a 1 or 6, your next reunion will be in April 2026. We will determine the exact dates well in advance so you will have ample time to make plans to attend.
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Will there be any class-specific events?
Yes! Each class will have its own Zoom call to reconnect with classmates. For larger groups, we will utilize breakout rooms to connect by section or affinity groups. Please check your class page for details on your class-specific events.
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How will my philanthropic support of Darden count toward my class reunion giving total?
Darden Reunion Giving recognizes all contributions made to the School between 1 July 2020 and 30 June 2021. Many alumni choose to mark this milestone year by making a gift or multi-year pledge to the Darden Annual Fund, major gifts to Darden and planned gifts, such as bequests or annuities.
Whether you support your class giving effort at the $100, $10,000 or $1 million-plus level, every gift counts and every gift matters. The full amount of any commitment will be recognized as part of your class giving total. We look forward to celebrating your impact at the April 2021 reunion!
If you would like to speak with a member of the Advancement team about your reunion gift, please contact Darden Reunion Giving at +1-434-924-0706.
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How can I stay engaged with classmates until reunion weekend?
You can find your classmates’ contact information using the Alumni Directory, and sign up for upcoming virtual events via our Alumni Events Calendar.
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How can I support the Darden community during this time?
There are several ways you can support students, other alumni and the School, such as:
- Offer internships or jobs for our students. Email [email protected].
- Post to Darden’s job board, Darden Career Link, available to students and alumni.
- Alert the community of job openings using the Darden Alumni LinkedIn Group.
- Sign up to receive the Darden Hiring Network monthly email, which showcases alumni seeking jobs.
- Recommend incredible candidates to apply to Darden's degree programs.
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Any other questions?
Please call the Office of Engagement at +1-434-243-8977 if you have any questions or email [email protected].