Alumni Weekend

The time commitment for serving on the committee is typically 2–4 hours per month, with most activity occurring between November and March as you reconnect with classmates and help locate those with whom we’ve lost touch.

As a committee member, your responsibilities include:

• Recruiting a diverse group of classmates to join the committee.
• Reaching out to classmates via email, text, phone, social media, and events to gather updated contact information and encourage reunion attendance.
• Leading by example – make a gift to the Fletcher Fund.
• Supporting the Fletcher Fund by signing class gift appeals, personally contacting classmates, and inviting them to make a gift in honor of the reunion.
• Participating in committee conference calls and discussions.
• Identifying potential venues or hosts for your class dinner.

• 1966
  • Donald Ross, F66, F68, FG76, A07P
• 1975, 1976, 1977
  • David Sloan, A74, F75, F76
  • Bruce Stronach, F76, F80, FG80, F18P
  • Shashi Tharoor, F76, F77, FG79
• 1986
  • Mark Richard Ferri, A84, F86, A27P
  • Changrok Soh, F86, FG92
• 1991
  • Yoon Jung Park, F91
  • Elena Suarez, F91
  • Scott Ulrey, F91
  • Linda Yeung, F91
• 1996
  • Jane Kang, F96
  • Ngan Nguyen, F96, A27P
  • Melissa Conley Tyler, F96
• 2001
  • Hecry Colmenares, F01
  • Jay Dong, F01
  • Robert Micallef, F01
  • Arturo Ramos, F01
• 2006
  • Tannaz Banisadre, F06
  • Eric Bjorklund, F06
  • Gregory Dimitriadis, F06
  • Sara Jablon Moked, F06
  • Josh Newton, F06, FG14
• 2016
  • Nursultan Eldosov, F16
  • Aditi Manocha, F16
• 2021
  • Masrura Oishi, F21
  • Christopher Pumford, F21
  • Joseph Zorokong, F21
• 2025
  • Annalena Bacher, F25
  • May Dittel, F25
  • Calindy Magogodi, F25
• GMAP 25th Celebration
  • Samir Bajaj, F18
  • Adam Barbina, F20
  • Vikram Bhatia, F09
  • Patricia Manzke, F18
  • Robert Micallef, F01
  • Mark Nelson, F24
  • Rahul Sharma, F06, F24P
  • Bernado Silva, F11
  • Priscilla Wong. J87, F18, A16P, A20P

Please note this will be a very busy weekend in the area, so we recommend booking your spaces sooner rather than later!

Last updated: Thursday, February 21

Local hotels WITH negotiated special rates:

AC HOTEL BOSTON CAMBRIDGE
$329 + taxes/fees
Rooms available on Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16
10 Acorn Park Dr, Cambridge, MA 02140
+1-617-876-6190
Approximately 3 miles from campus
Book Your Stay for 2026 Fletcher Alumni Weekend by Monday, March 30, 2026

HOLIDAY INN BOSTON – CAMBRIDGE AREA 
$219 + taxes/fees
Rooms available on Thursday, May 14, Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16
30 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143
+1-617-616-1972
Approximately 4 miles from campus
Book Your Stay for 2026 Fletcher Alumni Weekend by Monday, April 13, 2026

Tufts University On-Campus Lodging

Registration and more information can be found here. Space is limited.

Tufts University Conference and Event Services will provide on-campus housing Thursday, May 14 - Monday, May 18, in the residence halls. The rate will be $140 per night for a double room. Owing to fire safety policies, only 1-2 people are allowed in a double room. Bed linens and hand towels will be provided. It is suggested that guests of on-campus housing bring their own bath towels. Guests should be aware that on-campus housing rooms are not equipped with phones - cell phones are recommended.

Reservations for on-campus housing can only be made via online registration starting in February. Cancellations prior to May 1st, 2026 are subject to a 10% processing fee. Guests will receive 90% of their room charge. Cancellations made after May 1st, 2025 are non-refundable.

On-campus housing at Tufts University includes a complimentary breakfast following each night of your stay. A full-menu breakfast will be available each morning in the dining halls. Complimentary breakfast tickets will be distributed when you check-in to on-campus housing. The check-in location is Harleston Hall, 30 Lower Campus Road, Medford, MA.

Local hotels WITHOUT negotiated special rates:

Approximately 1 mile from campus:

Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Cambridge-Arlington 
1 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474, +1-781-643-7258

Approximately 2 miles from campus:

Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
220 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138, +1 617-491-8000

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford 
116 Riverside Ave, Medford, MA 02155, +1-781-395-8500

Porter Square Hotel 
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, +1-617-499-3399

Approximately 3 miles from campus:

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge 
10 Acorn Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140, +1-617-876-6190

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston North 
95 Station Landing, Medford, MA 02155, +1-781-819-2090

Cambria Hotel Boston Somerville 
515 Somerville Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02143, +1 617-341-9040 

The Charles Hotel 
1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, +1-617-864-1200

HOTEL 1868 
1868 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140, +1-617-499-2998

Irving House 
24 Irving St, Cambridge, MA 02138, +1-617-547-4699

Approximately 4 miles from campus:

Fairfield Boston Medford 
85 Station Landing Medford, MA 02155, +1 339-707-0203

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Cambridge 
215 Monsignor O'Brien Highway, Cambridge, MA 02141, +1-617-621-1999

Harvard Square Hotel 
110 Mt. Auburn St, Cambridge, MA, 2138, +1-617-864-5200

Kimpton Marlowe Hotel 
25 Edwin H Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02141

Approximately 5+ miles from campus:

The Row Hotel at Assembly Row, Autograph Collection 
360 Foley St, Somerville, MA 02145 
Approximately 5 miles from campus 

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston – Cambridge 
400 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02134, +1-617-783-0090 
Approximately 6 miles from campus.

Courtyard by Marriott Boston/Woburn North 
700 Unicorn Park Drive, Woburn, MA 01801, +1-781-938-9001 
Approximately 7 miles from campus, free parking.

Hilton Boston/Woburn 
2 Forbes Rd, Woburn, MA 01801, +1-781-932-0999 
Approximately 8 miles from campus

Friday, May 15, 2026

12:30-2:30 p.m.
Reading Room, Ginn Library

Golden (50th+) and Silver Arrows (25th) and GMAP 25th Anniversary Luncheon 
For 50th+ and 25th Reunion Classes and all GMAP Alumni

2:30-4:30 p.m.
Ginn Library

Optional: Video Interviews for Fletcher History Project

3:00-4:00 p.m.
Room 104, Pearson Chemistry Building | 62 Talbot Avenue

“Spheres of Power in the 21st Century: Rethinking Geopolitical Competition” | Presentation with Professor Monica Duffy Toft

4:30-5:45 p.m.
ASEAN, Cabot Intercultural Center

“Security in Transition: Global Power Dynamics, Diplomacy, and the Future of Borders, Alliances, and Sovereignty “ | Panel Discussion: GMAP Faculty and Alumni

6:00-10:00 p.m.
Reception Tent on Fletcher Field

Welcome Reception and Fletcher Alumni Weekend Celebration

Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:00-9:30 a.m.
Hall of Flags, Cabot Intercultural Center

Alumni registration opens | Coffee and pastries available 

9:30-10:45 a.m.
ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center

50th Anniversary of The Fletcher Forum: "Interdependence without Trust: What Diplomatic History—and Fletcher’s Legacy—Can Teach Us"

10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Reading Room, Ginn Library

Fletcher Alumni Brunch

12:30-1:45 p.m.
ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center

Dean’s Welcome and State of the School Address 

2:00-3:00 p.m.
ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center

Fletcher Women’s Leadership Award (FWLA) Ceremony

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Mezzanine, Cabot Intercultural Center 
Coffee and Conversation Break

210 Murrow Room, Goddard Hall
Networking Reception for Tufts and Fletcher Alumnae

4:00-5:15 p.m.
ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Intercultural Center

Presentation: Fletcher Faculty Updates regarding Research Centers 

• Easwaran Narassimhan, F15, FG21: Assistant Professor of Climate and Energy Policy
• Kim Wilson: Senior Lecturer in International Business
• Josephine Wolff: Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Cybersecurity Policy
• More speakers to be announced

5:15-6:15 p.m.
Hall of Flags, Cabot Intercultural Center

Closing Reception

6:30 p.m.

Individual Class Social Events and Dinners organized by Reunion Committees and GMAP 25th Committee. More information can be found below.

• 1966 - TBA
• 1975, 1976, 1977
  • Classmate's residence. Please email fletcherreunion@tufts.edu for more information.
• 1991 - TBA
• 1996 - TBA
• GMAP 25th Celebration - TBA

Full refunds are guaranteed until Monday, May 4, 2026. After that time, full refunds are not guaranteed and will be handled on a case-by-case basis for extenuating circumstances.

While on campus, please note that onsite Tufts-sponsored childcare services will not be available. Children under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult caregiver, per the Tufts Minors on Campus policy. There are no drop-off options; kids and teens must be supervised by a parent or adult caregiver at all times. Tufts staff, faculty, and vendors managing activities cannot serve as the adult caregiver for minors other than their own children.

University-sponsored childcare services are not available.   
   
The following childcare resources are available locally to assist you in your planning. Families are strongly encouraged to run checks and interview prospective caregivers to make the best hiring decisions. To secure, vet, and arrange childcare, it is recommended that the process begin at least one (1) month in advance. 

Boston Best Babysitters   
www.bostonsbestbabysitters.com  

Boston Best Babysitters has told Tufts University that it is licensed, registered, bonded, and insured. They perform background checks on all their childcare providers. Text Kathryn at 617-307-4021 to request a provider.

Care.com  
www.care.com  

Care providers has told Tufts University that their caregivers are background checked and screened by care.com’s dedicated safety and support teams. You must create a membership (free) and set up profile to secure caregiver. 

UrbanSitter  
www.urbansitter.com  

UrbanSitter has told Tufts University that they conduct annual background checks. Sign up free-of-charge and post a sitter request with your specific needs and parameters. To interview a candidate or secure a service, one must subscribe to a service level (cancelable at any time). 

Please note: these caregivers are not Tufts University employees, and the University will not be responsible for the actions of these caregivers; our insurance will not cover any injuries or damages that may result from using these resources. 

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Yes! The weekend hours are:

• Friday, May 15, 2026: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, May 16, 2026: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday, May 17, 2026: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (No discount)

10% discount on Friday and Saturday on all emblematic gear when you show your Alumni Weekend nametag.