Reunion Mementos
Celebrate Reunion 2026 with a special t-shirt and unique mementos designed by Reunion Planning Committees! These items are available at cost and produced with advance order only for Reunion to minimize waste and overproduction.
Ordering Options
- 1. Pick Up at Reunion
- Order through the Reunion registration platform when you register.
- The Pick Up at Reunion links will connect you to the registration platform.
- If you'd like an item that was not designed by your class committee, email reunionhelpdesk@grinnell.edu or call 866-850-1846, and we'll add it to your registration.
- Your items will be ready for pick-up in the JRC lobby at check-in.
- 2. Ship to Your Home (not available for all items)
- Select this option for home delivery.
- Please note: Items ship at the same time as the Reunion order ships to Grinnell. If you’re attending Reunion, your shipped items may arrive after the event.
Class/Cluster-Specific Items
During registration, you'll only see the memento designed for your class, and the All-Reunion t-shirt. To order additional items, email or call us if you'd like to have it waiting for you at Reunion, or use the shipping link.
Order Deadline: May 1
The 50th Reunion Memory Book is complimentary and is included with Class of 1976 registration, with no deadline. If you are not attending Reunion, you may have the Memory Book shipped to your home.
Looking to Support Grinnell College?
These custom items are offered at cost of production. If you’d like to support the future of Grinnell College, please consider making a Reunion gift. Your generosity makes a lasting impact! Make a Reunion gift.
The Mementos
- Reunion T-shirt in Classic Crew or Women's Fit
- Pint Glass – designed by the 5th Reunion Planning Committee – Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022
- Picnic Blanket* - designed by the 10th Reunion Planning Committee– Class of 2016
- Extra Large Picnic Blanket* - designed by the 25th Reunion Planning Committee – Class of 2001
- Luggage Tag* - designed by the 30th Reunion Planning Committee – Classes of 1995, 1996, and 1997
- Hats - designed by the 40th Reunion Planning Committee – Classes of 1986 and 1987
- 50th Reunion Memento Memory Book - Class of 1976
- Umbrella - designed by the 55th Reunion Planning Committee – Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970, 1071, and 1972
*Ship to home eligible
Reunion T-shirt
The ultimate result of the Reunion All-Alum T-shirt Design Call and Voting, printed at a family-owned business in Sully, Iowa.
The Classic Crew T-shirt features a crew neck and tailored fit in heathered charcoal with white printing, crafted from incredibly soft, proprietary Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. The shirt is a Bella+Canvas Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee. Visit Bella+Canvas to learn more about the company’s eco and work culture practices.
The Women's Fit T-shirt features a V-neck side seamed with a contoured body, in a beautifully soft tri-blend of poly/cotton/rayon by Port & Co. Visit Port&Co to learn more about the company's commitment to responsible sourcing.
Larger sizes have an additional cost.
Pick up at Reunion: $12+
Pint Glass – designed by the 5th Reunion Planning Committee, available to all
Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022
Celebrate the joy of reuniting with a custom-designed Pint Glass, created by the 5th Reunion Planning Committee for the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 - and available for all Grinnellians. Perfect for toasting old memories and making new ones, this practical keepsake is a great way to bring a piece of Reunion home.
Bonus: Bring your pint glass to Thursday's Welcome Event for a perfect start to the celebration!
Pick up at Reunion: $10
Picnic Blanket – designed by the 10th Reunion Planning Committee
Class of 2016
Created by the 10th Reunion Planning Committee, this custom Picnic Blanket is perfect for outdoor adventures, park picnics, or cozy moments at home. It’s a practical and stylish way to keep the spirit of Grinnell close - long after Reunion ends.
Not attending Reunion? You can still enjoy the keepsake by having it shipped to your home.
- Eco-friendly: Made from post-consumer recycled materials (rPET from plastic bottles)
- Easily folds within itself using hook-and-loop closure
- Attached handle for easy carrying
- Surface washable
Bonus Tip: Bring your blanket to Sips and Stars after the Welcome Event on Thursday evening for a cozy Iowa stargazing experience!
Pick up at Reunion: $19.50 Ship to home: $34.50
Extra Large Picnic Blanket – designed by the 25th Reunion Planning Committee, available to all
Class of 2001
Celebrate Reunion in style with this Extra Large Picnic Blanket, designed by the Class of 2001 Reunion Planning Committee. Perfect for family outings, backyard lounging, or cozy camp vibes, this oversized blanket is as practical as it is nostalgic.
Can't make it to Reunion? No problem - you can have the blanket shipped right to your door so you can enjoy a piece of Reunion wherever you are.
- 70" x 80" with warm fleece lining and waterproof exterior
- Folds to 15.5" x 10" and includes a tote with carrying strap for easy travel
Bonus Tip: Bring your blanket to the 25th Reunion grown-up camp experience at All-Reunion Mac Chill Time on Saturday afternoon for the ultimate comfort while you relax and reconnect!
Pick up at Reunion: $39 Ship to home: $55
Luggage Tag – designed by the 30th Reunion Planning Committee, available to all
Classes of 1995, 1996, and 1997
Travel in style with this custom Luggage Tag with a black loop strap, designed by the 30th Reunion Planning Committee for the Classes of 1995, 1996, and 1997. Featuring a call-back to a former Grinnell logo on the front with the standard address block on the back, this durable acrylic tag is more than practical, it’s a conversation starter!
Not able to join for Reunion? Select the option to ship to your home so you can take this piece of Grinnell wherever you go.
Attach it to your bag and keep an eye out - you might just find Grinnellians in airports all over the world.
Pick up at Reunion: $11.50 Ship to home: $28.50
Bucket Hats – designed by the 40th Reunion Planning Committee, available to all
Classes of 1986 and 1987
Top off your Reunion look with a custom-designed hat, created by the 40th Reunion Planning Committee for the Classes of 1986 and 1987 - and available for all Reunion attendees! Produced by the same small Iowa business that makes our Reunion T-shirts, these hats combine style and practicality. Choose the Sun Hat for ultimate sun protection and comfort or the Bucket Hat for a relaxed, classic vibe.
The hats are available for pick-up at Reunion only. If you are not registering with the 40th Reunion and would like a hat, please call or email us and we'll add it to your registration.
Sun Hat
- Performance sweatband for comfort
- UPF 30 sun protection
- Adjustable drawcord and toggle at back
Bucket Hat
- 100% cotton bio-washed chino twill for a soft, relaxed feel
Sun Hat - Pick up at Reunion: $31.50 Bucket Hat - pick up at Reunion: $16.50
Class of 1976 50th Reunion Memento
50th Reunion Memory Book
The 50th Reunion memento is the Class of 1976 Memory Book. Each 1976 attendee will receive a complimentary copy of the book after check-in at Reunion. The Memory Book is automatically included when you register for Reunion and has no order deadline.
If you are not attending Reunion, we are happy to ship the Memory Book to you. Please select that option (coming soon), and your Memory Book will be shipped in early June, after Reunion.
Pick up at Reunion
Umbrella – designed by the 55th Reunion Planning Committee
Classes of 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, and 1972
Celebrate your 55th Reunion - or any Reunion - with a custom-designed umbrella, created by the Classes of 1968–1972 Reunion Planning Committee and available for all Grinnellians. Built for durability and convenience, this umbrella is perfect for unpredictable Iowa weather or your next rainy-day outing. With its wind-reflex frame and automatic opening, it’s as practical as it is eye-catching.
- 42" arc for generous coverage
- Automatic opening with machine tips
Fun Fact: Having an umbrella at Reunion means it won’t rain, right? (But no worries - we have excellent rain plans, just in case. It is Iowa!)
Pick up at Reunion: $18