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50th Reunion

50th reunion classes leave a legacy at W&L and honor their alma mater through a significant class reunion gift.

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50th Reunion Giving Overview

The 50th reunion classes look forward to continuing a longstanding 50th-reunion tradition of generously giving back to Washington and Lee. While reunions are often associated with looking back, the 50th milestone enables the class to look forward. Inspired by W&L’s motto Non Incautus Futuri, each class leaves a legacy that will benefit the university for years to come. Nothing embodies the spirit of W&L nor demonstrates alumni loyalty more than the 50th reunion giving campaign.

Class Project

The Huntley Hall Renovation Project

The Williams School of Commerce, Economics and Politics is the only internationally-accredited, undergraduate business program among the top liberal arts institutions, That distinction, along with the proven success of its graduates, has created a strong demand for facilities that can accommodate its continued growth.

Improvements to Huntley Hall, a strategic university priority, will facilitate hands-on learning, allow for smaller class sizes and enhance networking and professional development opportunities for students. Classrooms and flexible meeting spaces will be outfitted with state-of-the-art technology, and dedicated community spaces that will facilitate faculty-student collaboration and conversation.

The Class of 1975 will be recognized for their generous support in the Huntley Hall Plaza, a new outdoor space nestled between Huntley, Newcomb and Holekamp.

Make Your 50th Reunion Gift

  • (If your collective 50th gift includes areas in addition to the W&L Fund, please choose “OTHER” for the designation on the first page. On the second page, please enter how you wish to designate your gift in the “W&L Class and Comments” box, including how much should go to the W&L Fund.)
  • You may make your comprehensive 50th reunion gift by contacting Jessica Cohen. Questions about your gift or pledge may also be directed to Jessica.

What Counts?

W&L FUND CLASS PROJECT OTHER CAPITAL AND ENDOWMENT PRIORITIES (EXCLUDING W&L FUND)
  • Gifts or five-year pledges made during reunion year
  • Gifts or five-year pledges
  • Planned gift commitments (counting from July 1 after 45th reunion through June 30 of 50th reunion year)
  • Gifts or five-year pledges
  • Payments to any university fund (counting from July 1 after 45th reunion for 10-year period)
  • Planned gift commitments (counting from July 1 after 45th reunion through June 30 of 50th reunion year)

50th Reunion Staff Contacts

Jessica Cohen
Director of Reunion Campaigns
jcohen@wlu.edu
540-458-8358

Jacqueline Painter
Director of Gift Planning
jpainter@wlu.edu
540-458-8429

Michelle Jones
Director of Alumni Reunions and Events
mjones@wlu.edu
540-458-8886

Largest 50th Reunion Gift Totals

  1. Class of 1969: $ 13,267,448.88
  2. Class of 1968: $ 11,115,427.28
  3. Class of 1967: $ 9,893,952.12
  4. Class of 1964: $ 8,828,845.83
  5. Class of 1962: $ 8,537,870.39

Support Your Class, Give in Honor of Your Reunion