SUNY Oswego will celebrate its 150th anniversary next year and the committee planning festivities would like alumni to help out by taking a survey.

The college’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebration will begin in May 2011 and include special events tied to Founder’s Day, Commencement and Reunion Weekend. Everything culminates April 13, 2012, the 70th anniversary of Oswego’s conversion from normal school to degree-granting institution.

“We’re there to encourage and coordinate participation in the sesquicentennial,” said Tim Nekritz M ’05, associate director of public affairs and member of the steering committee. “The more people involved in the planning, the better, because we want every member of the campus community to feel a part of this celebration.”

Oswego graduates are a particularly important part of that campus community. Alumni have unique historical perspectives of the student experience as well as a great sense of school pride, Nekritz noted.

The Sesquicentennial Steering Committee, which includes representation from staff, faculty, administration and students, is considering many activities that will happen throughout the year.

Survey takers will rank the importance of each idea and indicate their availability to get involved where applicable. It’s a chance for the steering committee to gauge interest in the events and the feasibility of producing them.

— Shane M. Liebler

PHOTO CAPTION:
This aerial shot of Sheldon Hall is the subject of a 1947 postcard.



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