SUNY Oneonta - Saturday Reunion Weekend Schedule

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Event prices listed as, "Cost: Discount/Regular" after the description. Discount costs end after May 21st.

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Headquarters
International Lounge, Hunt Union
Reunion Weekend Headquarters is the primary information and problem-solving center for Reunion Weekend 2010. Stop by Headquarters to pick up your name badges, Reunion Weekend schedules, and a gift for all alumni. Staff will be available to answer your questions, take last-minute reservations, and accept charitable contributions to the Fund for Oneonta.
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8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Hunt Union, Leatherstocking Room
The schedule includes a short business meeting that will include updates from the Alumni Association Board of Directors and the election of new board members. All SUNY Oneonta alumni are eligible to vote and encouraged to attend.
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9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Young Alumni Council Meeting
Catskill Room, Hunt Union
The Young Alumni Council (YAC) strengthens ties between our graduates of the past 10 years and works to facilitate the transition of students to active alumni through special events and communication.
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9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Food Services and Dietetics Reunion
My Kitchen, Mills Dining Hall
Join Oscar Oberkircher, MS, CHE, Director of the Food Service and Restaurant Administration program, as he hosts a fund, informative, and delicious breakfast in SUNY Oneonta’s newest dining facility, My Kitchen. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with friends and classmates. The menu will include frittatas, French toast casserole with blueberry topping, yogurt parfaits, and fresh fruit. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants. Cost $5/7.
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NEW TO THE SCHEDULE 3/29/10
9 a.m. - Noon
Book Signing by Alumna Author, Eve Brown-Waite '85
Red Dragon Bookstore, Hunt Union
Eve Brown-Waite’s `85 book, First Comes Love, then Comes Malaria: How a Peace Corps Poster Boy Won My Heart and a Third World Adventure Changed My Life, is coming out on paperback in April. The Bookstore will have her book on sale for purchase and she will be signing just outside the store or inside. Click here for book synopsis and brief author bio!
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9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Show Your Oneonta Spirit and Shop at the Red Dragon Bookstore
Hunt Union
The Red Dragon Bookstore offers a wide variety of SUNY Oneonta apparel, memorabilia, and other unique gifts. Alumni will receive a 15% discount on clothing and giftware not already on sale. You can also shop online anytime at reddragonbooks.oneonta.edu.
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9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oneonta’s Farmers’ Market
Kim Muller Plaza, Main Street
Visitors can look for delicious locally grown farm products from the field to the table.
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10 a.m. – Noon
Young Alumni Council Community Service Project
Leaving from the Hunt Union Lobby
Members of the Young Alumni Council will be participating in a community service project during Reunion Weekend 2010 as part of a new initiative to provide volunteer service to the community. All young alumni are invited to participate in this volunteer project. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Calling All Kids
The Science Discovery Center, Physical Science Building
The Science Discovery Center is a free, hands-on science center. This center, with over 80 exhibits, caters to people of all ages.
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10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium, Science Building I
Experience the universe in a spectacular show in our state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Due to limited seating, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Walking Tour of Campus
Leaving from the Hunt Union Lobby
Take a 45-minute walk around campus, guided by current students, and see how the campus has changed yet retained its traditional beauty. Tours leave promptly at 10:15 a.m. from the International Lounge in the Hunt Union. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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10:30 a.m. – Noon
50th Reunion Class and Alumni Awards Reception
Hunt Union Ballroom
During this event, we will honor and recognize the members of the Class of 1960 and our Annual Alumni Awards recipients as well as the members of our Half-Century Club, alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago. Members of the Class of 1960 will receive their 50th Reunion Medallion at this time. A class photo for the Class of 1960 and a photo of the members of the Half-Century Club will be taken following the ceremony. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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11 a.m. – Noon
Planetarium Show
Planetarium, Science Building I
Experience the universe in a spectacular show in our state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Due to limited seating, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Relive and Remember the Past
Dewer Arena, Alumni Field House
Acquisitions and Special Collections Librarian Heather Heyduk will host a special display from the College’s Archives and Special Collections including photos, yearbooks, artifacts, documents, and copies of The State Times.
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11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Walking Tour of Campus
Leaving from the Hunt Union Lobby
Take a 45-minute walk around campus, guided by current students, and see how the campus has changed yet retained its traditional beauty. Tours leave promptly at 11:15 a.m. from the International Lounge in the Hunt Union. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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11:30 a.m.
Class of 1965 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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11:45 a.m.
Class of 1970 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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Noon–2 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Barbecue with Musical Guests Blues Maneuver
Alumni Field House
Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q’s will be on site, serving their famous chicken, an Oneonta alumni favorite. Seating will be designated for Reunion classes and special groups. For the children, there will be plenty of fun and a visit with the Oneonta Red Dragon. Musical entertainment will be provided by Blues Maneuver. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants. Cost: Adults $11/13, Children 12 and under $9/11.
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12 p.m.
Dr. Ernest J. Goodman Scholarship Luncheon
Craven Lounge, Morris Hall
By invitation only, this reception is for donors to the Ernest J. Goodman Scholarship, which was established by alumni and friends to honor Dr. Goodman.
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12 p.m.
Class of 1975 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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12:15 p.m.
Class of 1980 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Alumni Art Exhibit
Martin-Mullen Art Gallery, Fine Arts Building
Alumni artists are invited to submit a piece of their work for the Reunion Weekend Alumni Art Exhibit. This show will be held during Reunion Weekend and will be coordinated by alumni artist and Gallery Director Tim Sheesley '77. Faculty and student artwork will be featured in the Gallery, and alumni will have their work prominently placed in the adjacent gallery lobby. INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING YOUR ART? CLICK HERE!
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1 p.m. – 4p.m.
The Milne Library
Milne Library
Visit the Milne Library for a display of yearbooks and a self-guided tour, and visit the new Technology Center located on the basement level.
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1:30 p.m.
EOP Alumni Meeting
Union Square, Hunt Union
The EOP Alumni Steering Committee will host a meeting of all EOP alumni, share their progress, and gather your ideas
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2:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.
EOP Card Tournament
Union Square, Hunt Union
The EOP Steering Committee will host a friendly card tournament for alumni and friends. All proceeds will benefit the EOP Alumni Scholarship Fund.
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2:00 p.m.
Class of 1985 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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2:15 p.m.
Class of 1990 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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2:30 p.m.
Class of 1995 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Cents and Sensibility: The Practical Guide to Money and Aging
Leatherstocking Room, Hunt Union
Presented by attorney Marty Finn, Attorney at Law and CPA, whose practice focuses on assisting clients and their families with tax and legal issues including asset preservation, maximizing wealth and retirement income, and estate planning. All attendees will receive a copy of Marty's book on the same topic. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium, Science Building I
Experience the universe in a spectacular show in our state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Due to limited seating, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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2:15 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Walking Tour of Campus
Leaving from the Hunt Union Lobby
Take a 45-minute walk around campus, guided by current students, and see how the campus has changed yet retained its traditional beauty. Tours leave promptly at 2:15 p.m. from the International Lounge in the Hunt Union. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Planetarium Show
Planetarium, Science Building I
Experience the universe in a spectacular show in our state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Due to limited seating, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the show. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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3:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Walking Tour of Campus
Leaving from the Hunt Union Lobby
Take a 45-minute walk around campus, guided by current students, and see how the campus has changed yet retained its traditional beauty. Tours leave promptly at 3:15 p.m. from the International Lounge in the Hunt Union. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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3:15 p.m.
Classes of 2000 and 2005 Photo
Dance Studio, Alumni Field House
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4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Young Alumni Reception
Black Oak, 14 Water Street
This is a great opportunity to hang out with old friends, meet new people, and expand your professional network. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
1970s Decade Reception
Craven Lounge, Morris Hall
You won’t want to miss this opportunity to reconnect with friends who graduated with, before, and after you. The reception will include light refreshments and a cash bar. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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4 p.m.–6 p.m.
President’s Reception
Human Ecology Courtyard
President Nancy Kleniewski and her husband, Bill Davis, are pleased to invite friends and donors who are members of the Milne, Old Main, 1889, Third Century, Hunt, and In Honor and Good Faith Societies to a special recognition reception. By invitation only.
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5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Tobey Hall Reunion
Tobey Hall
Reconnect with your friends and classmates from Tobey Hall. Built as a residence hall in 1958, Tobey Hall has been extensively renovated and modernized. Light refreshments will be served. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Toast at the Pillars of Old Main
Pillars, Upper Quad
The 50th Reunion Class of 1960 will gather at the Pillars to reminisce as a class and toast to the reunion of friendships that were started at this landmark some 50 years ago. Members of the Class of 1960 and their guests only. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
The Art of Pairing Food with NYS Wine and Beer
Ballroom, Hunt Union
Ever wonder what type of wine or beer pairs best with your meal? Join other alumni from all class years to sample several New York State wines and beers paired with your favorite foods. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants. Cost: $40/45.
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(TIME CHANGE)
6:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Ultimate Activity Zone
Dragon’s Lair, Hunt Union
Alumni and friends who are attending Reunion Weekend are encouraged to register their children ages 3-13 for an evening of fun and games, movies, and treats. Enjoy yourself at The Art of Pairing Food with NYS Wine and Beer while your children form their own special friendships with other future College at Oneonta alumni. Please register for this event to help us appropriately accommodate all participants.
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NEW TO THE SCHEDULE 3/29/10
Time TBD
Reservoir Road
Autumn Cafe, Main Street Oneonta
Enjoy a local SUNY Oneonta alumni rock'n blues band perform downtown... Just like they would've when you were here. The Autumn Cafe is offering 1 complimentary glass of tap beer or house wine with a $10.00 or more purchase all weekend with your name badge. Registration is not required for this event.
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