Dean's 50th Society honors alumni celebrating the milestone of their 50th Reunion. This special tradition recognizes the lasting impact and lifelong connection of Dean graduates, welcoming each class into the Society during Commencement Weekend. As members of the 50th Society, alumni are invited to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the legacy they helped shape, while inspiring future generations of Dean students. Each year, as the new class is inducted, all prior members are invited to return in celebration.
The countdown to the Class of 1976’s 50th Reunion and induction into Dean’s 50th Society has begun! This milestone celebration will take place during Commencement Weekend, May 8-9, 2026, and plans are already underway to make it unforgettable.
To Our Fellow Members of the Class of 1976,
As we approach our milestone 50th Reunion and induction into Dean’s 50th Society, we’re calling on every member of the Class of ’76 to help make this celebration truly unforgettable.
Whether you’ve stayed closely connected or it’s been decades since your last Dean memory, there’s a place for you in this special moment. No effort is too small. From making a few calls to old friends, to sharing ideas for the weekend, to simply being part of the conversation, you can play a meaningful role in bringing our class together again.
If you're interested or want to learn more, please reach out to Joanne Coluccio, Director of Alumni Engagement, at jcoluccio@dean.edu or 508-541-1656. We’ll be hosting a virtual info session soon and would love to include you. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reconnect, reflect, and celebrate what Dean meant, and still means, to all of us. Let’s make it unforgettable - together.
Warm regards,
Cathee Antonetz ’76, Ron Contois ’76, Peter Pescosolido ’76, Domenic Valarioti ’76, Caroline Welling Van Deusen ’76
Reconnect with Fellow Alumni
We want to reach as many classmates as possible. Share this information with your Dean friends and encourage everyone to update their contact info here so they don’t miss out on any reunion details.
Join the 50th Reunion Planning Committee
No experience necessary! Just bring your enthusiasm, ideas, and a little time each month to:
To become involved or for more information, contact Joanne Coluccio, Director of Alumni Engagement, at jcoluccio@dean.edu or 508-541-1656.
This is your moment to make the Class of 1976’s 50th Reunion the best one yet!