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Golden Circle Weekend

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Join us as we celebrate the Drury graduating class of 1976 at their induction as the newest members of the Golden Circle. We will honor them at a luncheon on Friday, May 8. They will then don regalia, have reserved seating, and be recognized from the podium during May Commencement on Saturday, May 9. The 50 years that have passed since they graduated from Drury have been filled with countless adventures — and with a strong commitment to their alma mater. You can count on lots of memories and laughs being shared!

Schedule

Friday, May 8, 2026

Luncheon

11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Judy Thompson Executive Conference Center


Beyond the Gift – Planning Your Philanthropy for Long-Term Impact

2-3 p.m.
O’Reilly Enterprise Center


Class of 1976 Reception (hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, music & reminiscing)

5:30-7 p.m.
Judy Thompson Executive Conference Center



Saturday, May 9, 2026

Continental Breakfast/Robing for Commencement (Class of 1976)

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Lower Level, O’Reilly Family Events Center


Class of 1976 Class Photo

10:30 a.m. 
O’Reilly Family Events Center


May Commencement Event

11 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
O’Reilly Family Event Center


Membership

Membership in the Golden Circle is open to all Drury graduates who graduated in 1976 or any earlier year, i.e., 50th reunion classes. Attendance at Golden Circle events is open to anyone who has registered.

Registration can be done by contacting Kayla Warner at (417) 873-7393 or sending an email to kwarner002@drury.edu.

Images from the 2024 Golden Circle Induction Ceremony