From punch cards and Apple IIs to HIV/AIDS research, supercomputers, social media, and disco’s comeback, Cindy Franz Fisher reflects on the astonishing technological, medical, and cultural changes she’s witnessed over the past 50 years — and the moments that made her realize just how much the world, and all of us, have changed.

Lisa Ramos Wilcox reflects on why, despite being an introvert, Wagner ’75–’80 reunions leave her feeling refreshed and connected — a reminder that these gatherings aren’t just events, but moments we shouldn’t assume will always be there.

Whenever I have felt the most lost in life, it has always been a fellow Wagner alum that has helped me get found again. From that first friendly note in my locker in 1973 to the collective embrace when I lost Brice, my fellow Falcons have been there through every major transition and every moment when I needed someone most. This reunion is about saying thank you.