The University of Florida Alumni Association's Alumni Reunions & Special Events department is comprised of two staff members: an Associate Director (Jasmin Robinson) and a Program Assistant (Tiffany Robbert. The office is responsible for planning and executing several events throughout the year including Gator Nation Tailgates, Grand Guard, Grad Bash, Back to College, Spring Weekend and Silver Society. The office also plans events for away football games and other sporting events where Gator teams are in the finals of an NCAA sponsored tournament. For more information on the Alumni Reunions & Special Events department, please call (888)352-5866 (option 4) or e-mail us at trobbert@ufalumni.ufl.edu.

What Reunions & Special Events Offer

Gator Nation Tailgates

Home Games

University of Florida Alumni Association members are invited to tailgate inside Emerson Alumni Hall three hours before every home game. Depending on game time televisions will broadcast other games being played that day. It is also a chance to eat, drink and enjoy fellowship with other Gators in a climate controlled area. The Emerson Alumni Hall plaza is also full of activity on game days. Sponsor tents line the plaza, a DJ plays tunes and Gator music and following the Gator Walk, kids are invited to break a piñata of the opposing team.

Away Games

Here's your chance to meet up with other Gators when traveling to away football games. The University of Florida Alumni Association offers a place for Gators to meet and get fired up before the game.

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Grad Bash

Graduating seniors are invited to Emerson Alumni Hall for Grad Bash. The party, which includes food, music and prizes, is sponsored by the University of Florida Alumni Association. Graduates will also have the opportunity to join the Alumni Association for their first year for only $25.

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Grand Guard

A long standing tradition of the University of Florida Alumni Association is our annual Grand Guard Reunion. Held on an away football game weekend, Grand Guard recognizes the 50th anniversary of one's graduation from UF. The weekend includes a welcome reception, breakfast of memories, class seminar, lunch with representatives from different colleges, induction dinner & dance and finally, an exclusive tailgate and viewing party for our Grand Guard inductees and guests.

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Orange and Blue Barbecue

The Alumni Association hosts a barbecue on the north lawn of the Ben Hill Griffin Stadium prior to the Orange and Blue scrimmage on Saturday. The barbecue is held under a large tent. There are also children's games, activities and a DJ to entertain you.

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Silver Society

Silver Society is the newest reunion program coordinated by the University of Florida Alumni Association. It celebrates the 25th anniversary of one's graduation from UF. The event is held in the evening following the Orange and Blue scrimmage at Emerson Alumni Hall.

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