Oct. 21-23, 2022
College Station, TX
HOWDY!
The Class of '77 will celebrate our 45 Year Reunion Oct. 21-23 in College Station! Mark your calendars for this exciting event when our Class will gather to dine, socialize, reminisce and experience all that Aggieland has to offer.
Check this page often, as all Reunion updates will be posted here when available. A packet regarding event details, parking information, tour meeting locations and meal menus will be provided at The Association’s check-in/registration table.
For information about events happening in Aggieland outside of the Reunion, download the app "Destination Aggieland" for details.
You can also visit: https://visit.cstx.gov/ and https://www.destinationbryan.com/ for additional information.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| Date |
Time |
Event |
Location |
Additional Details |
| Thursday, Oct. 20 |
7-10 p.m. |
Informal Thursday Class Gathering |
Blackwater Draw Brewing Company (701 N. Main St., Bryan, TX 77803) |
Food truck will be available. |
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
8:30 a.m. |
Reunion Check-In and Registration Opens |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Friday, Oct. 21 |
9 a.m. |
Buses load for Campus Bus Tour |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
Buses will load at the front of the hotel. |
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
9:30 a.m. |
Campus Bus Tour |
Texas A&M University |
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| Friday, Oct. 21 |
11:30 a.m. |
Lunch at Messina Hof |
Messina Hof (4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan, TX 77808) |
Classmates who choose to attend lunch at Messina Hof will pay for their meal when they arrive at the venue. |
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
1 p.m. |
Walking Tour 1: Messina Hof Winery |
Messina Hof (4545 Old Reliance Road, Bryan, TX 77808) |
Classmates who choose to attend the winery tour will pay for the tour when they arrive at the winery. (Cost is $20/per person + tax) |
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
3 p.m. |
Walking Tour 2: Music Activities Center (MAC) |
MAC Building (801 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77843) |
A member from The Association will meet Classmates at the front of the building for this tour. |
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
3 p.m. |
Headquarters Hotel Check-in Opens |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Friday, Oct. 21 |
4:30 p.m. |
Walking Tour 3: Zachry Engineering Education Complex |
Zachry Building (125 Spence St., College Station, TX 77843) |
A member from The Association will meet Classmates on the first floor of Zachry just inside the south entrance. |
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
5 p.m. |
Reunion Check-in and Registration Continues |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Friday, Oct. 21 |
5 p.m. |
Welcome Reception w/ Cash Bar |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Friday, Oct. 21 |
6-7 p.m. |
Class Evening Event (dinner and cash bar included) |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
Welcome by: Scot Walker '90, Vice President at The Association
Keynote Speaker: Col. Michael E. Fossum '80, USAFR (Ret.)
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| Friday, Oct. 21 |
7-10 p.m. |
Live Music from Ray Rothrock '77 and his band Up and to the Right
|
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
Live music and dancing.
|
| Friday, Oct. 21 |
10-11 p.m. |
After-Hours Class Social |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Saturday, Oct. 22 |
8 a.m. |
Reunion Check-In and Registration Opens |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Saturday, Oct. 22 |
8:30 a.m. |
Class Breakfast and Student Panel |
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center (177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Saturday, Oct. 22 |
3:30 p.m. |
Walking Tour: Aggie Park |
Aggie Park |
Meet at the Distinguished Alumni Tribute 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. A staff member from The Association will accompany the group. |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 |
4:30 p.m. |
Reunion Check-in and Registration Continues |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center (505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Saturday, Oct. 22 |
5 p.m. |
Class Business Meeting |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center (505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Saturday, Oct. 22 |
6:30 p.m. |
Class Game-Watching Party (meal included) |
Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center (505 George Bush Drive, College Station, TX 77840) |
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| Sunday, Oct. 23 |
On your own |
Breakfast |
On your own |
Depart at your leisure |
ACCOMMODATIONS
Reunion Headquarters Hotel:
Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
177 Joe Routt Blvd., College Station, TX
Second Hotel Block:
Hawthorne Suites
1010 University Dr. E, College Station, TX
Additional Lodging Option for Classmates:
Looking for a unique lodging experience for the Class of ’77 Reunion? The historic, luxury Milton Parker B&B is offering a Class of ’77 special rate for a three (3) night minimum of $177 + tax per night or for a two (2) night minimum of $199 + tax. The Class of ’77 Special includes a complimentary, locally sourced, three-course breakfast each morning made fresh by the chef-in-residence. The live-oak-studded, four-acre estate is only 5 blocks from downtown Bryan, 5 miles to the A&M campus and is owned and operated by Bob ’76 and Denise ’78 Barbier. There are 5 spacious bedrooms, each with a modern updated ensuite bathroom. This is the perfect place for constituent Classmates to spend a little more time together either inside the comfy parlors playing 42 or outside rocking on the front porch or sitting by the fire pit under the canopy of stars and live oak trees. Reserve at www.miltonparkerhome.com or call Denise at 979-779-7171 (main) or 502-500-1215 (cell). Please mention Class of ’77 and the appropriate discount will be applied to your reservation!
CANCELLATION POLICY
The Association of Former Students has a fairly flexible cancellation policy. If you cannot attend your Reunion or an event for which you have registered, please contact the Class Programs team at 800-633-7514 or Class@AggieNetwork.com no later than Oct. 14. Your payment will be refunded with the exception of the registration fees. Registration changes after the Oct. 14 deadline cannot be refunded as food orders will have been guaranteed.
CAMPUS MAP
While the campus of Texas A&M may have changed a lot from when you were a student here, the Spirit of Aggieland remains the same. Click here for a current map of the Texas A&M campus. The map displays all current buildings on campus and has a search bar where you can find where a particular building is located. You can find a map of campus parking options here.
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