Class Reunion Day 2026
We can't wait to welcome you back!
The Reunion Day program on Friday, April 17 will be held at the Medical Center in the new Vagelos Education Center on Haven Avenue. An array of educational workshops will be offered in the morning, followed by a brunch and speaker program highlighting innovations at CDM in clinical care and education. We'll celebrate the reunion classes at the Recognition Luncheon, offer campus tours, and enjoy a closing reception.
Tentative Reunion Schedule
Thursday, April 16
6:30-8:30pm: Networking Reception & CE “What we didn’t learn in dental school but need to know now” with Dr. David Alfi ’06
Friday, April 17
9:00–11:00 AM: Continuing Education Workshops Choose a session, earn CE credit and write off the trip!
11:00 AM- 12:15PM: Welcome Brunch Reconnect with classmates and network with fellow alumni and faculty.
12:30 PM–1:15 PM: Faculty Presentations Learn about innovations in clinical care and education.
1:30–2:45 PM: Reunion Luncheon Reunion class recognition and Distinguished Alumni Award presentations.
3:00–4:00 PM: Campus Tours Rediscover the medical campus with student guides.
4:00–6:00 PM: Closing Reception Celebrate at the Faculty Club.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be able to watch the reunion virtually?
The reunion will not be available virtually.
Where can I stay if I am planning to spend the night?
Mention you are a guest of Columbia University for potential discounted rates
The Edge Hotel (514 West 168th Street, Audubon Ave.) 212-543-0005
Hotel Belleclaire (2175 Broadway, W.77th St.) 212-362-7700
The Edison (228 W47th St.) 212-840-5000
The Arthouse (2178 Broadway, W.77th St.) 212-262-1100
The Lucerne (201 W.79th St) 212-875-1000
Aloft Harlem (2296 Frederick Douglass Blvd, W.124th St) 212-749-4000
Radio Hotel (2420 Amsterdam Ave, W.181 St.) 929-688-4880
How can I get to the Medical Center by subway?
Take the A, C or 1 train to 168th Street. Entrance to Medical Center is at 630 West 168th Street. To get to the Vagelos Education Center, walk west on 168th Street past the Hammer Science Center. As 168th Street curves, it becomes Haven Ave. Walk three blocks north to 104 Haven, at the corner of W. 172nd Street.
Where can I park if I am driving?
New York-Presbyterian Hospital 115 Fort Washington Avenue (at 165th Street) 212-305-4903
Central Parking 165th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue 212-543-3629
J & V Garage 2123 Amsterdam Avenue (at 165th Street) 212-543-3328
Public Garage 467 West 165th Street (at Edgecombe Avenue) 212-923-7239
Registration will open by end of February
Contact Us
Melissa Welsh
Senior Director of Alumni Relations and Continuing Education
mmw7@columbia.edu
Office: 212-305-6881
Cell: 212-861-1184