Class of 1971

Your HMS-HSDM Reunion is June 4–6

Reignite the curiosity you enjoyed as a student. Start planning to reconnect with your classmates and rediscover the campus during your Reunion in 2026.

Alumni Fees

Alumni attending daytime programming on Thursday or Friday will be charged a flat program fee to offset the costs of breakfast, lunch, the symposium, and more.

$85 through April 20
$100 April 21 – May 27 at 5 p.m. ET
$135 June 4–5 (on-site registration)
There are additional costs for class-specific and off-campus events.

Guest Fees

Guests of alumni attending daytime programming on Thursday or Friday will be charged a flat program fee of $40 through May 27 at 5 p.m. ET. For those who register on-site, the guest fee is $75 per person. There are additional costs for class-specific and off-campus events.

Please email HMS-HSDM_Reunions@hms.harvard.edu or call 617-384-8519 with questions about registration

Schedule

This schedule is subject to change. Please refer to the program you receive at Reunion check-in for specific locations and final details.

Thursday, June 4

10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.	Registration and Check-in \| Lobby, Veritas Science Center (VSC); 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston
11:15–11:45 a.m.	Tour of Countway Library \| Depart from VSC
Noon – 1 p.m.	Lunch \| VSC
1:15–2:30 p.m..	Student-Led Tours of the HMS Campus \| Depart from VSC
2:45–4:15 p.m.	Back to Class \| Carl W. Walter Amphitheater, Tosteson Medical Education Center (TMEC); 260 Longwood Avenue, Boston The Class of 1971 photo will be taken immediately after the program in the amphitheater.
4:15–5:30 p.m.	Welcome Reception \| Atrium, TMEC

Friday, June 5

Simultaneously 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.	HMS Registration and Check-in \| Veritas Science Center (VSC); 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston AND HSDM Registration and Check-in \| Research & Education Building (REB); 190 Longwood Avenue, Boston
Simultaneously 8–9:15 a.m.	HMS Continental Breakfast \| VSC AND HSDM Continental Breakfast \| REB
Simultaneously 9:15–10:30 a.m.	Harvard Medical Alumni Association Annual Meeting and HMS State of the School Address \| VSC A.W. Karchmer, MD ’64; Louise Aronson, MD ’92; Dean George Q. Daley, AB ’82, MD ’91, PhD AND Harvard Dental Alumni Association Annual Meeting and HSDM State of the School Address \| REB Mindy Greenblatt Streem, DMD ’05; Dean William V. Giannobile, DMSc ’96, PD ’96
Simultaneously 10:30 a.m. – Noon	Reimagining Global Health (HMS Alumni Day Symposium) \| VSC AND The Future of Dental Care: Incubation, Innovation, and Impact (HSDM Alumni Day Symposium) \| REB
12:15–3 p.m.	Class of 1971 Lunch and Program \| HMS Campus (room location posted at registration) AND HSDM Lunch with Dean Giannobile* \| Location to be announced *DMDs can attend either lunch
2–3 p.m.	Student-Led Tours of the HSDM Campus \| Depart from the Lobby, REB
Simultaneously 3:15–4:30 p.m.	Student-Led Tours of the HMS Campus \| Depart from VSC AND HSDM Student and Alumni Reception \| REB
6 p.m.	Reception and Class of 1971 Dinner \| Four Seasons Hotel Boston; 200 Boylston Street, Boston After-Dinner Drinks in Aujourd’hui Lounge

Saturday, June 6

10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Class of 1971 Brunch | The Ivy Room in The Newbury; 1 Newbury Street, Boston

Event Details

Class of 1971 Lunch and Program or HSDM Lunch with Dean Giannobile

Friday, June 5 from 12:15 to 3 p.m.

Included in the program fee

Come together for a meaningful program that blends remembrance, reflection, and forward-looking conversation. We will honor classmates who are no longer with us, and former Dean for Medical Education Ed Hundert will lead an interactive session titled “The Future of Medical Education at HMS Isn’t What It Used to Be,” inviting your candid questions and perspectives. The program will also provide opportunities for short remarks and open discussion, creating a space for the class to learn from one another in an informal, conversational setting.

Time: 12:15–3 p.m.
DMDs can attend either lunch
Cost Per Person: Included in the program fee
Location:
HMS Campus
Class of 1971 Lunch and Program | Room location will be posted at registration
HSDM Lunch with Dean William V. Giannobile, DMSc ’96, PD ’96 | Location to be announced
Parking: All-day parking is available June 5 for $35 in the VSC Garage, adjacent to Reunion check-in. Parking is first come, first served. Registration is required to reserve your spot.
Directions: Visit the School’s website for directions »

Reception and Class of 1971 Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel Boston

Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m.

$225 per person

Time: 6 p.m. Reception | 6:45 p.m. Dinner
Cost Per Person: $225
Dress: Cocktail attire is suggested: dresses or pantsuits for women, and dress shirts with slacks for men (ties are optional). Think wedding guest, not black tie.
Location: Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston Street, Boston
Reception | Second Floor Ballroom
Class Dinner | Room locations will be posted at the entrance to the Reception
Directions: Visit the hotel’s website for directions »
Parking:
Four Seasons Hotel Boston; 200 Boylston Street
Valet | $45 (self-pay)
Hours: 5 p.m. - midnight (before- or after- hours parking will incur an additional charge)
OR
Boston Common Parking Garage; Zero Charles Street
Self-park | For rates, visit their website »
Hours: After 4 p.m.

Join alumni and guests from across class years in the Aujourd’hui lounge for an after-dinner drink and more conversation (open bar and photo station will be available).

Class of 1971 Brunch at The Newbury

Saturday, June 6 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

$160 per person

Time: 10:30–1:30 p.m.
Cost Per Person: $160 per person
Location: The Ivy Room in The Newbury; 1 Newbury Street, Boston
Directions: Visit their website for directions and parking information »*

*Please note the Boston Pride For The People's annual parade will take place on Saturday, June 6. For more information, including timing and road closures, please visit their website. Portions of Clarendon, Boylston, and Berkeley Streets will be closed beginning in the morning. The Newbury will remain accessible via Arlington and Newbury Streets, which are currently expected to stay open to all traffic. We recommend planning your route in advance and allowing extra travel time. If you plan to stay overnight on Friday, we recommend booking a hotel near The Newbury Boston. Discounted rooms are available at The Newbury Boston and Boston Park Plaza. Visit our hotel page to check locations and rates.

Please keep in mind that this information is subject to change based on updates from the City of Boston.

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