Save the Date!
October 8-10, 2026
Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine invites classes who graduated in years ending in 1 and 6 back to campus to reconnect with your classmates, explore the campus and dental school, meet members of the Alumni Association, enjoy engaging lectures, earn CE credit and hear the latest from your alma mater.
The following itinerary is planned but subject to change. Changes will be finalized by July 1, 2026. Registration for all activities is required.
Event Spotlights
Thursday, Oct. 8
- Dean Kenneth B. Chance, DDS Endowed Distinguished Lectureship, Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion | Noon
- Blue Bash (University event), Freiberger Field | 7 p.m. Kick off the weekend with an evening of fun activities and food!
Friday, Oct. 9
- Welcome Back Breakfast with the School of Dental Medicine Alumni Association, Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion | 8 a.m.
- CWRU Alumni Awards Luncheon (University event), Tinkham Veale University Center | 11:30 a.m. | $35
- Highlight Tour of the Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland Museum of Art | 3 p.m.
- School of Dental Medicine Welcome Reception, Museum of Natural History | 6 p.m. Catch up with your classmates and enjoy exhibits, live music, cocktails, and heavy appetizers. Shuttle service to this event will be provided to and from the InterContinental Hotel at 9801 Carnegie Ave.
Saturday, Oct. 10
- School of Dental Medicine Technology Tour and Breakfast , Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion | 8 a.m. Grab breakfast before taking the interactive tour at 9 a.m. of our HoloLens classroom, simulation clinics and the dental clinic.
- Health Sciences Collaborative: The Role of Healthcare Providers in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion | 11 a.m. Listen to faculty from the Schools of Dental Medicine, Medicine and Nursing share insights about how AI is emerging in healthcare and the ways it could impact providers. CE credit. Lunch will follow.
- Pediatric Dentistry Symposium, Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion| 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | $225
- CWRU Spartans Homecoming Football Game (University event), DiSanto Field | Time TBD
- Night of Celebration with Class Dinners & Alumni Awards, InterContinental Hotel | 6 p.m. | $85 Enjoy a cocktail reception, dinner with your class, and take your class photo while honoring the 2026 School of Dental Medicine Alumni Association Award Winners!
Helpful Information
A courtesy room block will be arranged for dental alumni at the InterContinental Hotel at 9801 Carnegie Ave. The link to reserve your room will be posted here shortly.
There will be shuttle service available throughout the weekend to and from the main campus and the Health Education campus as well as the InterContinental Hotel.
When attending events at the Sheila and Eric Samson Pavilion (part of the Health Education Campus), recommended parking is the Cleveland Clinic P1 parking garage, entrance on 93rd St. across from Samson Pavilion.
If you have any questions, please contact Michelle Hoffman, Director of Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement for the School of Dental Medicine at michelle.hoffman@case.edu or at 216.368.3924.