CANCELLED - Wine tasting in Woodinville
Join your fellow Puget Sound alumni for a relaxed and fun evening of wine tasting at Patterson Cellars in beautiful Woodinville, Washington. Reconnect with local alumni while enjoying good conversation and great wine. Tickets include your first glass of wine and a selection of light hors d’oeuvres. Raise a glass with fellow Vandals and enjoy a wonderful evening of connection, community and Vandal pride! Cost: Tickets are $30 each before taxes and fees and include your first glass of wine.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, March 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Vandal Giving Day 2026
Vandal Giving Day is University of Idaho’s annual day of giving — a 1,889-minute celebration of Vandal pride and generosity. During this limited-time event, alumni, students, families, employees and friends come together to support the programs, scholarships and opportunities that move University of Idaho forward. Follow along online or join the excitement at locations across campus to track progress, participate in challenges and matches and see the collective impact of the Vandal community in real time.
Participate Online: vandalsgive.uidaho.edu.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM – Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 11:00 PM.
Spring 2026 Parent and Family Weekend
Join us this April for Spring Parent and Family Weekend 2026, a fun-filled celebration designed to bring Vandal families together! Enjoy a creative Paint Night on Friday, compete in a friendly Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, and wrap up the weekend with an evening of dinner and live entertainment featuring NYNY Dueling Pianos. With activities for all ages, it’s the perfect opportunity to make memories, connect and celebrate family on campus.
University Location: Jim Lyle Alumni Lounge - Gertrude L. Hayes Hall - Main Campus.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 8:00 AM – Sunday, April 12, 2026, 5:00 PM.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. 36th Annual Vandal Scholarship Fund Gala
We are thrilled to welcome you to the 36th annual Vandal Scholarship Fund Gala presented by Blue Cross of Idaho! This evening is dedicated to celebrating University of Idaho’s vibrant community and raising critical funds for the Vandal Scholarship Fund. Your generosity provides financial support to deserving student-athletes, enabling them to pursue their academic dreams and become the leaders of tomorrow. Doors open at 5 p.m. MT, Location: Boise Centre West, 850 West Front Street, Boise, Idaho, Register online to attend
The VSF Gala is our premier fundraising event of the year and features: A social hour and dinner , Silent and live auctions , Inspiring stories from our student-athletes and coaches , The opportunity to directly support scholarships that make a Vandal education possible, If you have any questions or would like assistance with registration or sponsorship opportunities, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Chris Hammond at cphammond@uidaho.edu.
Time Zone: Mountain.
Friday, April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Boise Centre West
850 W. Front Street
Boise, Idaho.
For more info visit events.bakerauctionbenefits.com. Normandy — Honfleur
Discover Normandy’s proud traditions, dramatic history and authentic cuisine on this marvelous seven-night journey! Unpack once and set out to pay tribute to the sacrifice and valor of the Allied forces on D-Day. Visit Arromanches, Omaha Beach, the Normandy American Cemetery and other iconic sites associated with the pivotal World War II operation. Admire some of France’s greatest treasures, including the magnificent Mont-Saint-Michel and renowned impressionist art by Degas, Monet and Renoir. Plus, you'll savor flavorful wines with lunch at a stately, 10th-century castle and sample Normandy’s acclaimed Calvados apple cider brandy on an estate. Throughout your travels, experts share illuminating insights to enrich your experience.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, April 11, 2026 – Sunday, April 19, 2026.
France.
For more info visit id.ahitravel.com. 59th annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is one of the largest and oldest educational jazz festivals in the world. Enjoy hundreds of student performances, evening concerts with world-class jazz artists and nearly 100 workshops, clinics and special exhibits across the Moscow campus.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 – Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Moscow campus.
For more info visit www.uidaho.edu. Ideas in Motion: Alumni Night at the Robotics Lab
Join us for Ideas in Motion: Alumni Night at the Robotics Lab to experience robots in action and explore the exciting work happening in collaboration with North Idaho College. You’ll enjoy food and drinks as you hear from University of Idaho leadership, connect with fellow alumni and have the opportunity to speak with students as they share their projects and research. We hope you’ll join us for an evening of discovery, conversation and connection — in the lab where ideas are always in motion. Cost: $10 for adults. Free for kids 18 and younger.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Robotics Lab
North Idaho College
Hedlund Building, 420 N College Dr.
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814.
For more info visit www.eventbrite.com. Latah County Silver and Gold Alumni Awards Celebration
Join us for an evening of celebration and recognition at the annual Latah County Silver & Gold University of Idaho Alumni Association Awards!
We’ll be honoring a remarkable group of alumni and friends who have demonstrated excellence and made lasting contributions to their fields and communities. Celebrate their achievements, connect with fellow Vandals and enjoy a memorable evening.
Register online to attend, Honorees, Jim Lyle Award recipients: Dave ’83 and Julie Huotari , Silver & Gold Award recipients: Lou Lunte ‘83, Zach Penney ‘13 and Mandi Roberts ’85, ‘21 , Brave & Bold Award recipients: Karen King ‘22 and Molly McGee ‘15 , Honorary Alumnus Recognition: Tony Drake, Cost: $25 per person prior to the event, $30 per person at the door. Admission includes a variety of hors d'oeuvres. No-host beverages will be available.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Best Western University Inn
Silver and Gold Room
1516 Pullman Road
Moscow, ID.
For more info visit latahsg2026.eventbrite.com. Vandal Voyagers — Nice, Monaco, Portofino
Immerse yourself in the best of the French and Italian Rivieras and Monaco on this exclusive and unforgettable itinerary, which takes you from Nice along the sparkling Mediterranean coastline to iconic Portofino and Monte Carlo. Experience the allure of the legendary Cote d’Azur during a 3-night stay at the deluxe Maison Albar-Le Victoria hotel. Then embark the Sea Cloud Spirit, a unique, luxurious, 3-masted tall ship. Under its billowing white sails, cruise to San Remo and Portofino, jewels of the Italian Riviera and to glittering Monte Carlo. Throughout, embark on memorable excursions, from strolling the historic old town of Nice, France’s chic coastal city, to soaking up the old glamor of Antibes, to savoring a private boat cruise to the idyllic villages of San Fruttuoso and Camogli. Accompanying you on your journey will be award-winning writer Jess Walter, author of the bestselling “Beautiful Ruins,” set in an Italian coastal town much like Portofino.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
France, Italy.
For more info visit idaho.gohagantravel.com. Vandal Voyagers — Great European Journey
Embark on an exhilarating European adventure steeped in storied history, grand architecture and breathtaking scenery on this fabulous 12-day, 11-night itinerary. In Switzerland, discover unforgettable Montreux, hub of music and culture. Marvel at the beauty of Lake Geneva on a sightseeing cruise and the sweeping grandeur of the Alps during a panoramic train ride. Explore the picturesque towns of Gruyères and Basel. Then board the sumptuous Viva Enjoy, boasting luxurious amenities and impeccable service, to enjoy a deluxe 7-night river cruise. Soak up the timeless beauty of the Rhine and Moselle rivers as you wind past storybook towns, terraced vineyards and forested hills crowned by castles. After embarking in Basel, Switzerland, call at Strasbourg, France; Heidelberg, Germany; Rüdesheim; Cochem; Cologne and Amsterdam, Netherlands. Add to your amazing European exploration with an optional post-tour extension in Amsterdam.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 – Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
France, Switzerland, Germany, Netherlands.
For more info visit idaho.gohagantravel.com. UnWINEd Wine Tasting Cruise
"UnWINEd” with us on a wine tasting adventure with Beamers Hells Canyon Tours. Join us as we cruise up the Snake River aboard a comfortable jet boat while enjoying wine from Clearwater Canyon Cellars. Prepare to have your taste buds dazzled! The afternoon includes five tastings of local, award-winning wines, beginning with pours on board during the ride upriver. Our cruise will arrive at the private, riverfront Heller Bar Lodge, where a curated wine flight will be paired with thoughtfully prepared appetizers and stunning views of Hells Canyon. Afterward, we’ll make a leisurely trip back down the Snake River, returning to the docks behind the Holiday Inn in Clarkston, Washington. Space is limited, so please reserve your spot soon. To purchase tickets, please call Beamers Hells Canyon Tours at 509-758-4800 and ask for the University of Idaho alumni cruise. This event is for alumni and friends 21 years and older. Boarding will be at 1:30 p.m. with the cruise at 2-6 p.m. We will launch from the dock behind…
Time Zone: Pacific.
Sunday, May 31, 2026, 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM.
Beamer's Hells Canyon Tours Dock (behind the Holiday Inn)
700 Port Dr
Clarkston, WA 99403.
Vandal Voyagers — Dalmatian Coast and Italy
Discover the influence of Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Slavic and Venetian civilizations on this 7-night, deluxe small ship cruise from Dubrovnik, Croatia, to Venice, Italy. Call at ancient walled cities, medieval villages, iconic archaeological sites and stunning Dalmatian Coast landscapes — including smaller, seldom-visited ports. Visit such UNESCO World Heritage sites as the seventh-century walled city of Dubrovnik; old town Kotor; the fourth-century Palace of Diocletian in Split; and the Škocjan Caves in Slovenia.
Time Zone: Pacific.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 – Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Italy.
For more info visit idaho.gohagantravel.com.