All Cooper Weekend 2026 Host Committees

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A college reunion is a meaningful milestone—a moment to reflect on the transformative years that shaped us, to reconnect with classmates whose friendships have endured or can be rekindled, and to celebrate the institution that made those experiences possible.

At The Cooper Union, we take great pride in our alumni and the role we played in preparing them to make their mark on the world. We want this Reunion to be a vibrant, memorable celebration that brings together as many alumni as possible, while honoring those classes celebrating milestone anniversaries.

2026 HOST COMMITTEE

Champions
Paul Nikulin CE’06
Ed Dineen ChE’76
Morris Gelb ChE’66
Anonymous (1)

Chairs
Amy Chambers ME’16

This list is in formation.

We invite you to help make this year’s festivities extraordinary by joining the Reunion Host Committee at one of the following levels:

MEMBER

The Cooper Union invites alumni who are passionate about their alma mater to serve as Class Members. Class Members are requested to support the event in the following ways:

•    Commit a one-time gift or a pledge to be paid over five years
•    Promote Reunion to at least five fellow alumni

In return, the Cooper Union will offer the following benefits to Members:

•    Recognition in Reunion promotional materials
•    1 ticket to all Reunion activities, including the Saturday evening party

CHAIR

The Cooper Union invites alumni who strongly support Cooper Union’s mission and wish to honor their milestone Reunion year to serve as Class Chairs. Class Chairs are requested to support the event in the following ways:

•    Commit a one-time gift or as a pledge to be paid over five years
•    Promote Reunion to at least five fellow alumni

In return, the Cooper Union will offer the following benefits to Chairs:

•    Recognition in all Reunion promotional materials and special acknowledgement during Reunion events
•    Invitation to a private reception with President Steve McLaughlin and Board Chair Jamie Levitt
•    2 tickets to all Reunion activities, including the Saturday evening party

CHAMPION

The Cooper Union invites alumni who believe deeply in Cooper Union’s future and invest in it at the highest level to serve as Class Champions. Class Champions are requested to support the event in the following ways:

•    Commit a one-time gift or as a pledge to be paid over five years
•    Promote Reunion to at least five fellow alumni
•    Serve as a sounding board for the Reunion Event Producer and the Vice President of Alumni Affairs and Development

In return, the Cooper Union will offer the following benefits to Champions:

•    Recognition in all Reunion promotional materials and special acknowledgement during Reunion events
•    Invitation to a private reception with President Steve McLaughlin and Board Chair Jamie Levitt
•    4 tickets to all Reunion activities, including the Saturday evening party
•    Receive priority registration and a sneak preview of Reunion programming

To inquire about Host Committee membership and the financial commitment for your class, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs and Development.

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