WRA Bicentennial Celebration Weekend 2026

A celebratory bicentennial concert joining WRA and Case Western Reserve University communities on this special milestone.

Complimentary tickets have been sold out and the confirmation email you received from Severance Music Center is your ticket. Contact TCO by phone at (216) 231-1111 or (800) 686-1411 with questions.

• Check-in and light breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

• Shotgun start at 10:00 a.m.

• Please visit our golf page to register to play. Limited spots!

Tour departs President’s House (“duplex” next to North Hall).

Featuring the Wang Makerspace and The Jeanne Donovan Fisher Theater. Champagne toast to follow!

RSVP to Sasha at [email protected] please!

Registration is required. Dinner, dancing, full bar; adults only; cocktail attire.

Class of 1976s 50th Reunion Dinner location is at Pierce House at 223 College Street (photo at 6:45)

Class of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966 & 1971 at Ellsworth Hall

• 6:10 p.m. Class of 1951 & 1956 Photo

• 6:15 p.m. Class of 1961 Photo

• 6:25 p.m. Class of 1966 Photo

• 6:35 p.m. Class of 1971 Photo

1981 through 2021 (1s and 6s) at CAM Lawn Tent (the grassy knoll between Cutler, the Athenaeum and Metcalf Center)

• 6:30 p.m. Class of 1981 Photo

• 6:40 p.m. Class of 1986 Photo

• 6:50 p.m. Class of 1991 Photo

• 7:00 p.m. Class of 1996 Photo

• 7:10 p.m. Class of 2001 Photo

• 7:20 p.m. Class of 2006 Photo

• 7:30 p.m. Class of 2011 Photo

• 7:40 p.m. Class of 2016 Photo

• 7:50 p.m. Class of 2021 Photo

• 8:30-8:50: Time for reflection

• 8:50-9:00: Speaker

• 9:00: Chapel bell tolls 200 times

Four 30-minute sessions available:

• Q&A with Head of School (Ong Library)
• Academic Open House (Seymour Hall/Wilson Hall) - English: Reserve Writing Exam, Science: Growing Cancer in the Lab; Mathematics: Investment Simulation; History: Become a Super Taster from the Psychology of Food.
• Makerspace Showcase and Swag Making Sessions (Wang Innovation Center)
• The Sounds of Hayden Hall (Hayden Hall)
• Student Life & DEIB Office Open House (Wilson Reading Room)
• Archive Museum (Moos Gallery)
• Just & Perfect Film Screening (KFAC Theater)
• Campus Tours (President’s House)

A packed morning meeting agenda ranging from alumni musicians, Reserve trivia, Athletics Hall of Fame Induction, surprise guests and more! Be sure to wear your best WRA spirit gear.

Rocket car, petting zoo and so much more!

Registration is required.

Show your WRA pride! Wear your best WRA spirit gear in green and white (or even green and gold!) as we celebrate this special bicentennial year together. The campus store will be open if you are in need of Reserve gear.

Join fellow alumni and families in a hands-on service project supporting the Battered Women’s Shelter and Club M.

Guests are invited to line up at the Ellsworth Lawn Tent for a special, decade-specific class tour guided by student ambassadors.

Our Bicentennial gala, FOREVERGREEN, will be an unforgettable celebration of 200 years of Light and Truth - and a bold step into our third century. Experience a magical evening of music, culinary delights, a live auction offering extraordinary experiences, brilliant fireworks & dancing under the stars. Please note that FOREVERGREEN is an adult-only event (18 years and older).

This event is at capacity. To see who is coming, please visit this page.