SUNY Cortland Alumni Association Reunion Weekend Tentative Schedule of Events
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Tentative Schedule of Events
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Friday, July 18, 2008

9:45 a.m. Class of 1958 and Nu Sigma Chi Cayuga Lake Boat/Luncheon Cruise. Buses depart at 9:45 a.m. from the Hampton Inn and Country Inn and Suites. The Class of 1958 and Nu Sigma Chi sisters have the unique opportunity to enjoy lunch on one of the most beautiful lakes in the area. The cost of the cruise includes boat tour of Cayuga Lake, bus ride and lunch. Pre-registration is required.

10 a.m. Golf Tournament, Walden Oaks Country Club. The format of the tournament is captain and crew. Registration fee includes preceeding brunch, eighteen holes, golf cart and prizes. For the eleventh year, alumni, friends and businesses have the opportunity to support the SUNY Cortland Alumni Association by sponsoring a hole. If interested, please contact the Alumni Affairs Office at (607) 753-2516. Pre-registration is required.

1 – 10 p.m. General Registration and Information, Corey Union, Room 209.

4 - 5 p.m. Reunion Committee Members Recognition Reception, Dowd Fine Arts Gallery. The Alumni Reunion Committee members are invited to a special reception hosted by President Erik J. Bitterbaum in the Dowd Fine Arts Gallery. This is an opportunity for class committee members of all years to meet, share ideas and kick off the weekend in the proper fashion.

5:30 p.m. Class of 1958 Dinner, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkins St. The 50th celebration begins with a buffet dinner in the SUNY Cortland Alumni House picturesque gardens. A class photo will preceed the dinner which starts at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required.

6:30 p.m. Nu Sigma Chi Welcome Party, Cortland Country Club, West Rd. Sisters are invited to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Nu Sigma Chi and the start of their reunion. Pre-registration is required.

7 p.m. Athletic Training Welcome Party, location TBA. SUNY Cortland Athletic Trainers will kick off their first-ever reunion in a casual setting. Pre-registration is required.

7 p.m. Class of 1983 Welcome Party, Dark Horse Tavern, 96 Main St. Alumni celebrating their silver anniversary will enjoy a casual dinner and fun atmosphere at the Dark Horse. Pre-registration is required.

7 – 11 p.m. Reunion Party, Corey Union Function Room . Begin your weekend with good friends and dinner, complimentary beer, wine and non-alcoholic refreshments. Pre-registration is required.

Saturday, July 19, 2008

8 a.m. – Noon and 2 – 5 p.m. General Registration and Information, Corey Union, Room 209.

8 – 9:30 a.m. Hot Breakfast Buffet, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkins St. Alumni from all class years are welcome to enjoy a hot breakfast in the gardens behind the historic mansion. Pre-registration is required.

8 a.m. Partners in Leadership Breakfast, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. President Erik J. Bitterbaum will host donors of $1,000 or more in recognition of their support of the College. By invitation only.

9 – 4 p.m. Building Open Houses. The following buildings will be open for you to look through at your leisure: Moffett Center, Bowers Hall, Old Main and Dowd Fine Arts Center.

9 – 11:30 a.m. SUNY Cortland Alumni House Tours, 29 Tompkins St. Enjoy learning more about the historic 1912 mansion that now servves as a magnificent gathering place for all SUNY Cortland alumni. Shuttles will be available from Corey Union to the Alumni House.

9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Nu Sigma Chi Alumnae Tea, Nu Sigma Chi Sorority House, 52 Prospect Terrace. Visit with sorority board members and current sisters and spend some enjoyable time remembering stories together.

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Memorial Library Tours. The College Memorial Library will be open for self-guided tours, and the College Archives will be available for perusal. See the librarian on duty.

Noon – 2 p.m. Alumni Luncheon, Corey Union Function Room. The luncheon honors reunion classes and this year’s Distinguished Alumni recipients. The luncheon could sell out. The Reunion raffle prizes will be awarded at the luncheon. Pre-registration is required.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Alpha Kappa Phi/Agonian, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Sigma Rho Sigma Meeting, Corey Union Fireplace Lounge. The sorority will conduct its annual meeting.

3 - 5:30 p.m. All-Greek Reception, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkins St. SUNY Cortland fraternity and sorority alumni are invited to the first all-Greek gathering hosted by Nu Sigma Chi alumnae sisters. Refreshments will be served. Supported by the Nu Sigma Chi Legacy Fund.

5:30 p.m. Nu Sigma Chi Dinner, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkins St. (back gardens). Nu Sig sisters will enjoy sorority stories and sing-a-longs under a tent in the picturesque Alumni House gardens. Pre-registration is required.

6 p.m. Athletic Training Dinner, Uncle Louie's Backyard, 294 Route 13. SUNY Cortland Athletic Trainers will gather to reconnect with old friends and professors at the restaurant that was formerly Rocci's. Pre-registration is required.

6 p.m. Half Century Club Dinner, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge. Details to be posted March 2008.

6 p.m. Class of '58 Reunion Celebration, Cortland Country Club, West Rd. Details to be posted March 2008.

6 p.m. Class of '63 Reunion Celebration, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkins St. (front lawn). Details to be posted March 2008.

6 p.m. Class of '68 Reunion Celebration, Red Dragon, 222 Tompkins St. Details to be posted March 2008.

6 p.m. Class of '73 Reunion Celebration. Details to be posted March 2008.

6 p.m. Class of '78 Reunion Celebration. Details to be posted March 2008.

6 p.m. Class of 1983 Dinner, Corey Union Caleion Room. The Class of 1982 will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a cocktail hour beginning at 6 p.m., class photo at 7:15 p.m. and dinner beginning at 7:30 p.m. led by the class planning committee. Pre-registration is required.

6 p.m. Classes of '88, '93 and '98 Reunion Celebrations. Details to be posted March 2008.

Sunday, July 20, 2008

9 – 11 a.m. All Class Farewell Breakfast, Corey Union Caleion Room. Say farewell to new and old friends during a hot breakfast. Pre-registration required.

9 – 11 a.m. Nu Sigma Chi Farewell Breakfast Buffet, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkins St. The last opportunity to catch up on Nu Sig memories. Pre-registration is required.

9 – 11 a.m. Nu Sigma Chi Class of '68 Farewell Breakfast, SUNY Cortland Alumni House, 29 Tompkin St. (Nu Sigma Chi Class of '68 Dining Room). Sisters from the Class of '68 will reconnect for the last time in the dining room named after them. Pre-registration is required.

9 – 11 a.m. Athletic Training Farewell Breakfast, John Cottone's Residence. Trainers will meet to say farewell at the home of the chair of the department. Pre-registration is required.