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Golden Knights

Get to Know the Golden Knights Alumni Society at Marian University

Honoring Marian Alumni 50+ Years After Graduation

The Golden Knights honors Marian University alumni who have reached the meaningful milestone of 50+ years since graduation from Marian University, formerly Marian College (1936–2009). Distinct from the annual 50-Year Class Reunion, The Golden Knights brings together alumni across generations who share a deep and lasting connection to Marian.

The Golden Knights Alumni Society recognizes Marian University graduates who have reached the meaningful milestone of 50 years since earning their degree. This distinguished group reflects the loyalty, service, and lifelong connection that define the Marian experience across generations.

Through shared stories and meaningful moments, members are invited to recapture the magic of their Marian years, honor classmates who are no longer with us, and reflect on the lifelong impact of their education. It is a celebration of loyalty, legacy, and the enduring Marian spirit carried forward by more than 2,400 living alumni from the classes of 1944–1975.

Register for The Golden Knights 2026 Luncheon

Make a gift to The Golden Knights Endowed Scholarship

Golden Knights Endowed Scholarship

The Golden Knights Endowed Scholarship honors the enduring legacy of Marian alumni who have celebrated 50+ years since graduation, creating scholarship support for future generations of Knights. This prestigious scholarship serves as a lasting tribute to alumni who have celebrated 50+ years since graduation, ensuring that future Knights benefit from the same transformative education. You are invited to contribute by adding an optional gift during your Golden Knights Luncheon registration or by contacting John Finke, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, at (317) 955-6202 or jfinke@marian.edu to make your commitment.

The Golden Knights Luncheon

The group’s signature event is The Golden Knights Luncheon, featuring a special induction ceremony welcoming the most recent 50-Year Class into the club, along with fellowship, celebration, and a tour of campus that reconnects alumni with Marian’s past, present, and future. This luncheon is an annual tradition that welcomes each new 50-Year Class into the society. The gathering includes fellowship, reflection, and campus engagement, celebrating Marian’s enduring legacy across generations of alumni.

2026 Luncheon Schedule

Thursday, June 25, 2026

Mass

10:00am | Bishop Chartrand Chapel

Arrival & Mingling

11:00am | Alumni Hall

 

Welcome Program

11:30am | Alumni Hall

 

Golden Knights Initiation Ceremony

11:45am | Alumni Hall

 

Lunch

12:00pm | Alumni Hall

 

Closing Remarks from President Elsener

1:00pm | Alumni Hall

 

Open Conversation

1:15pm | Alumni Hall

 

Self-guided Campus Tours & Bookstore Open

2:00pm-4:00pm | Designated Locations

 

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2026 Luncheon Registrants

1940s
More names coming soon
1950s
George '59 and Millie (Wagner) '60 Waning
1960s
Al Leighton ‘62 & Kathy Fox ‘75
Steve ‘69 & Joan Gutzwiller
Mike & Rosie (Thomas) ‘67 Houk
Mike Noone ‘63
Dan ‘65 & Ginny (Mosele) ‘67 O’Brien
Joe & Maribeth (Taylor) ‘65 Ransel
George '59 and Millie Wagner '60 Waning
1970s
Christopher '73 and Deborah Everett
Al Leighton ‘62 & Kathy Fox ‘75
Steve ‘74 & Dean (Haklin) ‘75 Padgett
John ‘74 & Edie Purcell

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Stay Connected With Marian University Alumni

The Golden Knights Alumni Society is one of many ways Marian graduates remain engaged with the university community. Whether through events, mentorship, philanthropy, or reconnecting with classmates, alumni participation strengthens Marian’s mission for generations to come.

Questions?

Contact Alumni Engagement, Office of Institutional Advancement at alumni@marian.edu or call 317-955-6723.

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