Entertainment and Speakers
Entertainment and speaking program details for Reunion Weekend 2026 will be posted as they become available!
Ideas Fest 2026
Saturday, June 6
11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Ferris Athletic Center, Ray Oosting Gymnasium
Learn about the Ideas Fest 2026 presenters!
At Ideas Fest, we’ll discuss groundbreaking trends and timeless ideas that are driving change and progress. This dynamic program brings to life the movements, innovations, and insights shaping the world where our 30,000+ Trinity alumni live, work, create, and lead.
From fads to enduring principles, we’ll spotlight what’s creating momentum and the people who are navigating and steering.
Ideas Fest 2026 Schedule
Hear directly from President Dan Lugo at Ideas Fest 2026!
A buffet lunch with wine and beer bar.
The Trinity College Alumni Association annual meeting.
A presentation of the 2026 Alumni Awards.
An interactive panel discussion featuring:
- Eric Rosow ’86, CEO of Health Chain
- Bobbi Wegner ’01, CEO and Founder of Groops; Lecturer in Organizational Psychology and Management, Harvard University
- Moderated by Kristen Eshleman, Vice President for Library and Information Technology Services, Trinity College
Join us for what’s next, what’s essential, what’s possible, and together, we’ll think anew.
Additional Reunion Entertainment
Musical Entertainment
3:30–4:15 p.m. Organ Demonstration and Recital with Christopher Houlihan ’09
The Chapel
Christopher Houlihan ’09 (College organist and director of Chapel music) will offer a brief demonstration and recital, performing on the College’s extraordinary 1972 Austin pipe organ.
8:00–11:00 p.m. Friday Night on the Quad
Main Quad, Large Chapel Tent
Extreme Weather Plan: TBD
Details TBA
8:00–11:00 p.m. Concert on the Quad Featuring Latanya Farrell P’23
Main Quad, Large Chapel Tent
Extreme Weather Plan: TBD
Keep the party going with this high-energy dance party featuring a performance by Latanya Farrell P’23. Dubbed “Queen of Summer Concerts” by The Hartford Courant, Latanya is an award-winning educator, performer, songwriter, soul singer, active longtime member of the West Hartford, Connecticut, community, AND a proud Trinity parent! Read more about Latanya Farrell.
Tours and Presentations
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. Admissions Office Information Sessions and Campus Tour
Manuel and Maria Luisa Lopes Borges Admissions Center
A 30-minute information session geared toward prospective students is followed by a one-hour walking tour of campus led by student tour guides. Tours are held rain or shine.
Noon–5:00 p.m. Self-Guided Tours of the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, 600 Main Street, Hartford
Arrive at your leisure to visit America’s oldest continuously operating public art museum. You may purchase your tickets at the museum front desk. A special discounted rate of $13.50 per ticket is available for Reunion attendees; ask for the Trinity College Reunion Weekend group rate.
1:00–2:30 p.m. Admissions Office Information Sessions and Campus Tour
Manuel and Maria Luisa Lopes Borges Admissions Center
A 30-minute information session geared toward prospective students is followed by a one-hour walking tour of campus led by student tour guides. Tours are held rain or shine.
1:30–2:30 p.m. Class of 1976 50th Reunion Speaking Program
McCook Hall, McCook Auditorium
Featuring Andy Bassford ’76, James Furlong ’76, James Perez-Gillespie ’76, Nancy Motley Walton ’76; moderated by Tom Santopietro ’76. Program is open to all Reunion attendees. Read more about the presenters here.
2:30–3:00 p.m. Chapel Guided Tour
The Chapel
The Very Reverend Marcus Halley, college chaplain and dean of spiritual and religious life, invites alumni and guests to the Chapel for an opportunity to learn more about the building and about spiritual and religious life on campus.
10:00–11:00 a.m. Admissions Office Campus Tour
Manuel and Maria Luisa Lopes Borges Admissions Center
A one-hour walking tour of campus is led by student tour guides. Tours are held rain or shine.
