Class of 1985 Reunion
Your 40-Year Reunion is Coming Up — Let’s Celebrate!
We can’t wait to welcome you and your classmates back to campus for your milestone reunion during Homecoming Weekend, October 17–19, 2025. Have you made your plans to join us?
Here are some of the exciting Homecoming festivities planned over the weekend:
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Reunion Social - a place to gather before the Homecoming Festival with friends for food, drinks, your class time capsule, and yearbooks. Join us for early access to the Festival!
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Homecoming Festival - come enjoy festival foods, games, live music, and of course the beer garden.
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The Football Game - Kingsmen vs. Chapman at 7 PM.
Looking to keep the celebration going with your class off campus? Here are some local favorites perfect for reunion gatherings:
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Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. – A laid-back brewery with craft beer, bar bites, and spacious outdoor seating. Reservations recommended.
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Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar – Cozy, lodge-style atmosphere with comfort food, cocktails, and plenty of space for a group. Reservations recommended.
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Westlake Village Inn / The Stonehaus – A charming wine bar and café offering small plates, pizza, and local wines in a scenic vineyard setting.
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Bandit’s Grill & Bar – A longtime local favorite for BBQ, burgers, and hearty American fare. Reservations recommended.
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Five07 Coffee Bar – An alumni-owned coffee shop with two locations in Thousand Oaks. Perfect for a relaxed morning meet-up over coffee or tea.
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Made in Italy Bistro – This alumni-owned gem features authentic Italian cuisine and handmade pastas, perfect for lunch or an intimate dinner with friends.
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Finney’s Crafthouse – A casual spot known for craft beers, shareable plates, and a large outdoor patio—ideal for a laid-back reunion toast.
If you are looking for spots on campus to gather and grab a bite to eat, Starbucks , Ullman Commons, and The Habit are all great options.
Want help planning something else or thinking about hosting your group on campus? We’re happy to help—just let us know!
You can find the complete Homecoming schedule here.
We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Remember when?
- San Francisco 49ers won Superbowl XIX and the Houston Rockets were crowned NBA Champions
- Ricky Nelson was tragically killed in an airplane accident
- "Project Kansas" secretly tested a new formula for Coca-Cola that became "New Coke." Old coke was gone, and New Coke sold poorly for three months. ABC's Peter Jennings interrupted General Hospital to announce the return of "Coke Classic." (New Coke was actually available until 1992)
- American Jonathon Pollard was captured spying on the U.S. for the State of Israel
- The plastic thingy that saves hot pizza from the top of the box was invented by Carmela Vitale
- The Titanic was found, 370 miles from Newfoundland
- Wondering whether David (Bruce Willis) and Maddie (Cybill Shepard) would get together on TV's Moonlighting. They did, in season 3