INTERNATIONAL REUNION DAY

International Reunion Day, often called IRD, is an opportunity to build or renew Fraternity friendships and to deepen our understanding of the true meaning of Alpha Gamma Delta. It is observed in many ways across the Fraternity, with large and small groups coming together for luncheons, dinners, and community service.

For many years, Alpha Gamma Deltas came together on May 30 to celebrate Founders' Day. Since many colleges and universities were closed or holding final exams at that time, this date became harder to observe. In 1936, Founders' Day became a historic term and International Reunion Day took its place, observed on or near the third Saturday of April each year.

Whether as collegians or alumnae, our shared bond with Alpha Gamma Delta allows us to meet remarkable women from around the world and form deep, lasting friendships. As our Purpose expresses, to cherish friendships with but a chosen few and to study the perfecting of those friendships matters as much today as it did when our Founders united to establish the Fraternity.