The SDSU Alumni & Foundation will be honoring the Class of 1976 with a 50-Year Class Reunion on September 25-26, 2026.
The 50-Year Club includes all former students who attended or graduated from South Dakota State University 50 or more years ago. This milestone marks five decades of Jackrabbit pride, memories, and lifelong connections.
The deadline to register is September 11.
September 25-26, 2026
Registration fee: $100 per person
SDSU Alumni Center
815 Medary Ave, Brookings, SD 57006
Schedule of Events
The 50-Year Club Reunion weekend is filled with opportunities to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate your time at South Dakota State University. Take a look at the schedule below to see the events planned for the Class of 1976.
Friday, September 25, 2026
See how much campus has changed in the past 50 years!
Tours will be offered throughout the day. You must register for either a walking campus tour or a riding tour on a golf cart.
All tours will start at the SDSU Alumni Center.
Social Hour: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Dinner: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Catch up with your classmates, share college memories, and reminisce about your college days.
Do all of this while enjoying dinner and drinks with a view of the Campanile and Sylvan Green from Woster Celebration Hall located in the SDSU Alumni Center.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Festivities continue the next day with a breakfast buffet served from 9:00 - 9:30 a.m. in Woster Celebration Hall, followed by University Updates given by campus officials.
SDSU Alumni & Foundation and University Updates given by Chief Executive Officer of the SDSU Alumni & Foundation, Steve Erpenbach '85, and University President Barry H. Dunn '75/M.S. '77/Ph.D. '00.
Commemorate your reunion by gathering with your classmates on the steps of the Lohr Building for a class photo.
The class photo could be moved to Friday evening depending on the weather!
Learn about all the exciting things happening in the colleges from the Deans and the Development Directors.
This time is set aside for you to explore campus on your own.
Check out the following locations:
- Jackrabbit Central locations (campus or downtown)
- McCrory Gardens
- South Dakota State Agricultural Heritage Museum
- South Dakota Art Museum
Join alumni from all decades for tailgating at the First Bank & Trust Alumni Rabbit Den located southwest of the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
Burgers, SDSU ice cream, and drinks will be available with an appearance from The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band.
Join Jackrabbit fans at the Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium to cheer on the SDSU Football team as they take on Eastern Illinois.
Lodging Information
A block of hotel rooms under the name "SDSU 50th Reunion" are reserved at Garner by IHG (Holiday Inn Express) for September 25-26, 2026. The cut-off date to book rooms in this block is Saturday, August 1, 2026. Please call (605) 692-9060 to book your room or click on the booking link below. All room reservations have a 48-hour cancellation policy. A credit card is required to make reservations and check in at the hotel.
Group Rates:
- Standard Room: $239.95 per night
- Studio Suite: $259.95 per night
Other Accomodations
- Comfort Suites University: (605) 937-5867
- Country Inn & Suites: (605) 692-3500
- Hampton Inn & Suites: (605) 697-5232
- My Place Hotel: (605) 696-3150
- Quality Inn: (605) 692-9566
- Super 8 Motel: (605) 692-6920
- Danceland Campground: (605) 693-3555
- Sexauer Park: (605) 692-2708
- Oakwood State Park: (605) 627-5441
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