Princeton University Class of 1980

10/18/2026

October/November Events in Washington, D.C. organized by our Regional VP, Bruce McBarnette
One Day Tokyo Tour - Oct 28, 2026--If you happen to be in Tokyo, Japan, Bruce McBarnette is leading a special one-day tour including visiting the Meiji Temple, experiencing energy sessions at a wellness center, and visiting the Skytree, the tallest tower in Tokyo.
Halloween under the Stars at the Embassy Row Rooftop: Dance to Two Live Bands after Swing and Salsa Lessons - Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM Register Here
Austrian Embassy Viennese Waltz Lessons and Dance Rehearsal for Viennese Ball - Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Austrian Embassy Annual Viennese Ball: A Night in Vienna and Magnificent Celebration of Austrian Music, the Viennese Waltz, W**e, and Desserts - Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Please see a list of additional events for October and November. You will find these and upcoming events on our Class Website: https://princeton1980.org.

10/18/2026

Classmate Steve Wexler and his band, The Top Shelf, will be back at The Cutting Room in New York City ( a great venue!) for a Sunday brunch performance on November 15.

Click here to buy tickets or go to the Cutting Room website, https://thecuttingroomnyc.com/

We unfortunately cannot guarantee a single table for classmates, but please notify Class VP Jill Baron if you are coming and we will see what we can do.

Doors open at 11am, first come, first seated. Show is from 12pm to 1:30pm. There is a $25 minimum plus the cost of the tickets, $30 ahead of time, $35 at the door.

This will be the first public performance in 10 years.

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10/18/2026

Homecoming -- October 31, 2026 at Princeton!

Join us for the Tiger Tailgate at Princeton vs. Cornell

Please email Tom Blum to see if tickets are available for the game. They are on us!

10/18/2026

range & Black Day, officially October 22nd, will be celebrated on campus on Tuesday, October 27, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. in the residential college dining halls. Alumni are invited to join in to serve birthday cake, connect with students, and celebrate Princeton traditions. If you would like to attend and join in the festivities on campus, please email Class VP Jill Baron by Thursday, October 22!

10/18/2026

PANYC Fireside Chat with our classmate, Andrew Weissmann ‘80: "How America Can Reinforce Democracy in the 2026 Election and Beyond"

Date: THIS SUNDAY, October 18th!

Time: 2:00pm ET

Cost: Free. Chips, cookies, soda and water will be served

Location: Lipton Hall, NYU Law School, 110 West 3rd Street, New York, NY, 10012 (Between MacDougal & Sullivan). This is one block from the A/C/E/B/D/F/M subway at West 4th & Washington Square.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fireside-chat-andrew-weissmann-80-on-reinforcing-democracy-in-elections-tickets-2002321563698?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=campaign&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_1587008&utm_content=rsvp_here_now&ref_source=email

10/18/2026

Nominate a fellow Tiger for the Award for Service to Princeton
The Alumni Council Award for Service to Princeton recognizes outstanding service contributions to Princeton by any member of the Princeton family, with special emphasis on those who serve significantly but inconspicuously. Award recipients are recognized at events during Reunions. Please submit nominations and supporting material no later than Feb. 21, 2027.
https://alumni.princeton.edu/our-community/awards/service-to-princeton

10/18/2026

Homecoming and Tiger Tailgate
Come back to campus on Oct. 31 for an unforgettable day of Tiger spirit! Reconnect with fellow alumni and enjoy a complimentary brunch and beverages as we rally together to support Princeton in the football game against Cornell. Bring your Tiger pride, enthusiasm and appetite for fun. Don’t miss out — register by Oct. 23.
https://alumni.princeton.edu/events/alumni-tiger-tailgate-cornell?date=10-31-2026

10/18/2026

Orange & Black Day is Oct. 22
Orange & Black Day is nearly here! Put on your very best orange and black outfit and accessories and share your photos and videos here or on your social media channels, tagging and using . Let’s make the University's 280th birthday a celebration to remember.

https://200.alumni.princeton.edu/obd/

09/29/2026

Please see a list of additional events for October. You will find these and upcoming events on our Class Website: https://princeton1980.org. Our Class Website is the home of exciting news of our Classmates and happenings in our Class including Reunions!
October Events in Washington, D.C. organized by our Regional VP, Bruce McBarnette
Embassy Row Rooftop Night in Havana Under the Stars with Latin Band and Salsa Lessons - Friday, October 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Embassy of France Concert and French W**e Reception - Friday, October 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
One Day Tokyo Tour - Oct 28, 2026--If you happen to be in Tokyo, Japan, Bruce McBarnette is leading a special one-day tour including visiting the Meiji Temple, experiencing energy sessions at a wellness center, and visiting the Skytree, the tallest tower in Tokyo.
Halloween under the Stars at the Embassy Row Rooftop: Dance to Two Live Bands after Swing and Salsa Lessons - Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 6:30 PM

09/29/2026

Join us for the Tiger Tailgate at Princeton vs. Cornell

We have 10 tickets remaining for classmates and guests to attend the Cornell game during Homecoming Weekend, so the Tiger Tailgate and the game are on us! Please email Tom Blum at [email protected] if interested in attending. Hope to see you there! Go Tigers!!