USNA Women 50 Year Celebration
Entire Schedule of Events

Across the weekend, attendees can choose from optional activities, sporting events, conference sessions, and the signature Gala to create a personalized, high-impact experience:
Thursday opens with golf, sailing, and our welcome reception. Friday features the full-day leadership conference and the Gala. Saturday includes panels, fireside chats, a memorial, and events on and off the Yard. Sunday offers a First Class Welcome with optional gatherings and time on the Yard.

Thursday - 4/16/26

Thursday, 04/16/26
0840 - 1300

Golf Outing

Includes round of golf. More details to follow.

Queenstown Harbor GC Lakes Course
509 Arthur's Way
Queenstown, MD 21685

Classmate Point of Contact: Caroline Gaulke '85, [email protected] and Jennifer (Henry) Hillman '85 , [email protected]

Thursday, 04/16/26
1550 - 1830

Sailing Opportunity

Intercollegiate and offshore sailing alumni are invited to join/observe practice on Thursday, 16 April 2026. Practices start at 1550 and conclude at 1830. There will be approximately 15 spots available to join the offshore team sailing.

Intercollegiate alumni with interest in joining in on dinghy practice, sailing either FJs or 420s, are requested to indicate their desire. (Unable to confirm at this point availability of boats...) Up to 4 may also join the coaches on their respective coach boat for practice as well.

USNA
Sailing Center
Annapolis, MD 21402

Classmate Point of Contact: Mary Brigden '81 , [email protected]

Thursday, 04/16/26
1700 - 1200

Two and 1/2 Days Conference - Thursday to Sunday

The conference runs from Thursday 4/16/26 to Sunday 4/19/26. Access includes:

  • Full-day leadership conference (all plenary and breakout sessions).
  • Coffee breaks and networking sessions.
  • Lunch during the conference.
  • Access to exhibit and sponsor areas.
  • Digital access to select post-event materials (if applicable).

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Classmate Point of Contact: Marie (Schanz) Burris '86 , [email protected]

Friday - 4/17/26

Friday, 04/17/26
0715 - 1600

Friday April 17 Conference Day 1

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0715 - 0830

Registration & Light Breakfast

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0830 - 0900

Conference kick-off

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
0900 - 1045

Alumnae Spotlight Panel (Breaking Barriers)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1045 - 1200

Concurrent Programming

Health/Healing
Professional Alumnae Sports spotlight. (ie. Letter Winners, A&SP, WFNA)
Shared Interest Groups

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1200 - 1245

Lunch

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1245 - 1415

Fireside Chat (Command, Citizenship, Government)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1415 - 1600

Memorial

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1600 - 1800

Optional Activities

Parade in the Yard
Rest/Recovery/transition to dress for Gala

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Friday, 04/17/26
1800 - 2200

GALA VIP Upgrade ticket

As an addition to the Gala ticket, the VIP Upgrade includes early access reception, reserved premium seating, and a commemorative gift.

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21402

Classmate Point of Contact: Maeg Nix '97 , [email protected]

Friday, 04/17/26
1800 - 2200

Gala on Friday @ Fluegel Alumni Center

Includes silent and live auction: more limited in space! POC: Maeg Nix ’97 [email protected], Devon Clouse [email protected], 410-533-3370. $200 per individual.

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21402

Saturday - 4/18/26

Saturday, 04/18/26
0800 - 1800

Saturday April 18th Conference Day 2

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
0800 - 0915

Registration & Light Breakfast

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
0915 - 1000

Post Gala Morning Welcome

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1000 - 1115

Astronaut Panel

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1115 - 1200

Break and lunch

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1200 - 1330

Fireside chat (Senior Guest Speaker)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1330 - 1515

Alumnae Spotlight Panel (Building Bonds)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1515 - 1600

Group Photo

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Saturday, 04/18/26
1600 - 1800

Company, Class, ECA, Sport Team gatherings (optional)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday - 4/19/26

Sunday, 04/19/26
0930 - 1200

Sunday April 19th 1/C Welcome at Fleugel Alumni Center

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
0930 - 1030

Morning Welcome & light breakfast

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
1030 - 1130

Welcome by the Decades (‘26, ‘86, ‘96, ‘06, ‘16)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401

Sunday, 04/19/26
1130 - 1200

Event Close out (Building Bonds)

Fluegel Alumni Center
301 King George St
Annapolis, MD 21401