Schedule of Events

Events by Day: Thursday  |  Friday  |  Saturday  |  Sunday
   
THURSDAY, June 7

Reunion Registration and On-Campus Housing Check-In
Noon-6 p.m. - Main Lobby, Johnson Hall.

Class of 1962 Dinner
6 p.m. - Kick off your weekend with fellow classmates celebrating 50 years since graduation at Vona's in Oswego. Enjoy a buffet menu of Italian chicken breast, haddock Italian style, eggplant lasagna, Italian roasted potatoes, penne pasta, green beans with garlic & oil, chef salad, and chocolate mousse. Cash bar. Vona's Restaurant, 9 Willow St. off of Utica St.
Includes tax and gratuity.

FRIDAY, June 8

Reunion Registration and On-Campus Housing Check-In
8 a.m.-7 p.m. - Main Lobby, Johnson Hall.

On-Campus Building Open Houses
8 a.m.-5 p.m. - Rich Hall School of Business, Lanigan Hall (Communications), Poucher Hall, Sheldon Hall, Campus Center and more!

Golf Outing
9 a.m. - Tee off with alumni and friends. Greens fees (18 holes), cart, food, drink, favor and prizes included in entry fee. Four-person scramble. Please indicate on reservation form those you'd like to golf with or we will place you with other golfers to fill foursomes. Please bring your own clubs. Battle Island State Park, Route 48, Fulton. Transportation not provided.

Cooper Fitness Center
9 a.m.-6 p.m. - Enjoy complimentary admission to the campus fitness center.

College Book Store
9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Be sure to include a visit to the College Book Store located in the new Campus Center to pick up special Sesquicentennial and alumni memorabilia for yourself or the kids! Special alumni discount offered.

Pi Delta Chi Get-Together
12:30 p.m. - Join sisters to kick off your weekend at an informal lunch overlooking the river. G.S. Steamers, 70 E. First St. Order off the menu. Please RSVP on form so we know how many plan to attend.

Psi Phi Gamma Get-Together (click link for the invitation)
12 p.m. - Join brothers for brotherhood and fellowship at McCarthy's on the Hill for lunch (buffet style served at 1 p.m.) RSVP to Bill Tolan by June 3.

Delta Kappa Kappa Get-Together
1-5 p.m. - Join brothers for fellowship and to kick off the weekend at the DKK House on 86 Sheldon Avenue.

Theta Chi Rho Get-Together
1:30 p.m. - Join sisters for fellowship and to kick off the weekend at the Stands (Rudy's). Order off the menu.

Class of '62 Reception and Remembrance Ceremony
1:30 p.m. - Golden Anniversary reception at Shady Shore hosted by President Deborah F. Stanley. Deceased class members will be remembered in a brief ceremony.

Beta Tau Epsilon Get-Together
2-5 p.m. - Join brothers to kick off your weekend at a get-together overlooking the river at Old City Hall on Water Street. Order off the menu.

Phi Sigma Phi Get-Together
2-5 p.m. - Join brothers to kick off your weekend at a get-together overlooking the river at Old City Hall on Water Street. Order off the menu.

Sigma Gamma 65th Anniversary Get-Together
2-5 p.m. - Join brothers at an informal get-together to kick off the weekend at Greene's Ale House, owned by brother Sean "JabbER" Ohnmacht '94. W. Bridge St.

"Did someone say Social Media?" 3 p.m. - Presentation on how the Alumni Association will use Social Media to engage alumni. We will answer any questions you have about how you get started using Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. (Introductory session) 118 Rich Hall.

Omicron Xi 30th Anniversary Get-Together
3 p.m. - Join sisters to kick off your weekend at a get-together at The Shed on Washington Blvd.

Village Townhouse Complex Tour 3 p.m. - Tour the new Village townhouse complex. Meet in front of Johnson Hall. Transportation provided.

Presentation on Science and Engineering Innovation Corridor and School of Education building projects 3-4 p.m. - Learn about our $120M sciences and education building projects. Location TBD.

Walking Tour of Campus
3-4 p.m. - Meet in front of Johnson Hall for a walking tour to see what's new on campus.

Sheldon Hall Tour
3-4 p.m. - Tour our renovated "Old Main." Meet in front of North Entrance.

Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
3-5 p.m. - Take advantage of a free hop-on hop-off bus tour of historical sites in Oswego such as Fort Ontario, the Safe Haven Museum and more. Bus leaves from in front of Johnson Hall at 3 p.m.

Delta Chi Omega/TKE Get-Together
3-5 p.m. - Join brothers to kick off your weekend at a get-together overlooking the river. Bridie Manor, W. First St.

Alpha Sigma Chi Get-Together
4 p.m. - Join sisters at an informal get-together to kick off your weekend at Greene's Ale House, W. Bridge St.

Class of '62 Alpha Delta Eta Get-Together
4 p.m. - Join sisters for an informal gathering overlooking the river at G.S. Steamers, 70 E. First St.

President's Reunion Volunteers Reception
4:30-6 p.m. - Join President Deborah F. Stanley for a reception thanking Reunion 2012 Planning and Giving Volunteers. Shady Shore. Invitation only.

The "Come as You Were" BBQ
6-9 p.m. - Come remember with us and create new memories, too, at the "Come as You Were" BBQ! The all-you-can-eat menu includes: make-your-own nacho platter; bruschetta; red pepper hummus with pita chips; fresh garden vegetables with dipping sauces; "Rudy's on the Lake" stand with famous Texas hots; grilled chicken breast; London broil; rolls; vegetarian entree; made-to-order salads; fresh fruit compote; grilled vegetables; salt potatoes; unlimited soda, lemonade, iced tea, spring water, coffee; and two beverage tickets for your choice of beer (including non-alcoholic beer) or wine. Food will be served from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fallbrook Barn. DJ included! Special children's prices and activities offered. Continuous bus service to and from Fallbrook will be provided. Bus leaves from in front of Johnson and Hart halls. Handicap parking only. ABSOLUTELY NO CARS PERMITTED.

Delta Chi Omega/TKE After Party
8 p.m. - Join brothers at the home of Tom Gillen '72. Please RSVP on form so we know how many plan to attend.

After Party with Bonfire & DJ

9 p.m. - (Immediately following BBQ) - Everyone is invited. Sponsored by Sigma Gamma 65th Anniversary at Fallbrook. Cash bar.

Class of 1987 Reception
10 p.m. - Join classmates at a reception featuring an assortment of fine wines from Constellation Brands, Inc., hosted by Lisa Marceau Schnorr '87. Private event for the Class of 1987 only. Location TBD.

Downtown Shuttle
9 p.m.-2 a.m. - Leave the driving to us! Continuous shuttles will be provided from campus to downtown.

 



SATURDAY, June 9

Reunion Registration and On-Campus Housing
Check-In 8 a.m.-7 p.m.-Main Lobby, Johnson Hall.

On-Campus Building Open Houses
8 a.m.-5 p.m. - See Friday's listing.

Continental Breakfast
8-10 a.m - Start your day with a selection of hot and cold cereals, bagels, English muffins, doughnuts, fresh fruit, yogurt, pastries, juices, coffee and tea in the convenience of Lakeside Dining Center (located between Johnson and Riggs halls).

Alumni, Family & Friends 5K Walk/Run
8:30 a.m. Start your day with a special College/Community 5K "Race for Possibility " on campus. Proceeds will benefit the SUNY Oswego Possibility Scholars program and the Oswego YMCA. Start at Culkin Hall.

Special Invitation for the Classes of 1932-1962
8:30-10 a.m. - Join alumni and friends in the Lower Lobby of Sheldon Hall for coffee and pastries. Please RSVP on form so we know how many plan to attend. Registration packets will be available for these classes at Sheldon Hall.

"Using Social Media for your business"
10 a.m. - Presentation on how alumni can leverage Social Media in their place of business. We will cover some best kept secrets in using Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter & HootSuite. Business owners urged to attend. (Advanced session.) 118 Rich Hall.

Campus Center Tour
10-11 a.m. - Tour Oswego's new Campus Center and Convocation Arena - the new hub for student organizations and activity. Meet in front of Welcome Center in the Campus Center.

School of Business Open House
10-11 a.m. - Join Dean Richard Skolnik for an update on the School of Business and a tour of Rich Hall. Meet in Room 221 Rich.

Sciences and Education Presentation
10-11 a.m. - See Friday's listing.

Open Gym and Pool
10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Lee Hall gym and pool facilities will be open free of charge for Reunion attendees and their guests. Bring your own towels.

Sheldon Hall Tour
10-11 a.m. - See Friday's listing.

Walking Tour of Campus
10-11 a.m. - See Friday's listing.

Village Townhouse Complex Tour
10 a.m. - See Friday's listing.

College Book Store
10 a.m.-6 p.m. See Friday's listing.

Cooper Fitness Center
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Enjoy complimentary admission to the campus fitness center.

A Conversation with the President
11:15 a.m. - Join President Deborah F. Stanley for an update on many exciting new
initiatives on campus. Location TBD.

Book Sale
12 - 4 p.m. - A book sale will be open for browsing and buying. Penfield Library Basement.

Technology "Petting Zoo"
12 - 4 p.m. - Come try an iPad, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Color Nook and much more. Penfield Library First Floor.

Archives and Special Collections Open House
12 - 4 p.m. - Come view yearbooks and help us identify the people in our "mystery photos". Penfield Library Basement.

Omicron Xi 30th Anniversary Lunch
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. - Join fellow sisters at the American Foundry for a special anniversary lunch. Enjoy your selection of assorted baguette gourmet sandwiches, soup, macaroni salad and cupcakes for dessert. Cash bar. 246 W. Seneca St. Free shuttle bus provided from campus. Omicron Xi photo will be taken at 2 p.m.

Delta Kappa Kappa Lunch
12:30-3 p.m. - Join brothers for fellowship and reminiscing. Menu includes: Chicken BBQ, pulled pork, salt potatoes, house salad, baked beans, macaroni and potato salads, fruit tray, coffee, tea and lemonade. Cash bar. G.S. Steamers, 70 E. First St. Free shuttle bus provided from campus.

"Down by the Boardwalk" Picnic on the Lake
12:30-3:30 p.m. - Don't miss this Reunion Weekend favorite! Join the Classes of '67, '72, '87, '91, '92, '93, '02, Alpha Delta Eta, Alpha Sigma Chi, Admissions Tour Guides, Delta Chi Omega/TKE, GOLD alumni, Honors Program, Phi Lambda Phi, Phi Omicron Xi 45th Anniversary, Phi Sigma Phi, Pi Delta Chi, Omega Delta Phi, Sigma Gamma 65th Anniversary, Theta Chi Rho and friends for a picnic on the lake under a tent behind Lakeside Dining Center. State Fair fried foods featuring fried Oreos and pickles; Dinosaur BBQ pulled chicken, hamburgers off the charcoal grill; Gianelli sausage, Hoffmann hotdogs; California Gardenburgers with toppings bar: peppers & onions, lettuce, tomatoes, sliced onions, American cheese, sauerkraut, sliced pickles, fresh dill spears; sides of macaroni salad and coleslaw. Desserts include brownies, Congo bars, Rice Krispie treats from our Bakeshop; unlimited soda, lemonade, iced tea and coffee, and two beverage tickets for your choice of beer (including non-alcoholic beer) or wine. Food will be served from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Entertainment and special children's prices offered. Photos of GOLD, Sigma Gamma, Phi Omicron Xi and '91, '92, '93 will be taken starting at 2:30 p.m.

Golden Alumni Society Reception (1932-1962)
12:30-1 p.m. - Join Golden Alumni at a pre-lunch reception. Cash bar. Sheldon Hall Ballroom.

Golden Alumni Society Luncheon (1932-1962)
1-3 p.m. - This special luncheon for all alumni from the classes of 1932-1962 will feature the induction of the Class of '62 into the Golden Alumni Society. Your menu includes: Italian chicken salad - slices of grilled chicken on a bed of mixed greens with white beans, grape tomatoes, red onion and a chiffonade of fresh basil drizzled with a Dijon vinaigrette; warm bread sticks with butter; iced tea, coffee, decaf and assorted hot tea; and lemon curd and strawberry tartlet. Cash bar. Sheldon Hall Ballroom.

Admission complimentary for members of the Classes of 1942 and prior and the Class of 1962 alumni only. All other alumni attendees and guests must pay the fee. Photos of Reunion classes (1932, 1937, 1942, 1947, 1952, 1957 and 1962) will be taken immediately after lunch.

Alpha Sigma Chi Wine and Cheese
3 p.m. - Join sisters for fellowship and reminiscing. Location TBD.

Sigma Tau Chi Open House
3-5 p.m. - Join brothers and friends for fellowship and reminiscing at the Sig Tau house. Montcalm St. Bring your own beverages.

Admissions Tour Guides Reception
3-5 p.m. - Join former tour guides in the Admissions Office at Sheldon Hall for fellowship and to learn about Admissions today.

Classes of '91, '92, '93 Get-Together
3-5 p.m. Private event for fellow cluster alumni only at The Shed on Washington Avenue. Complimentary beer and munchies until gone.

Communication, Media and the Arts Open House
3:30 - 4:30 p.m. - Join fellow Communication, Media and the Arts alumni for an open house to learn about the school today. Campus Center Media Center.

Class of 2002 & GOLD Get-Together
3:30-5:30 p.m. Gather with fellow classmates and GOLD alumni at Old City Hall on Water Street.

Alpha Delta Eta 3rd Annual Membership Meeting
3:30 p.m. - Rich Hall 118A & B.

Beta Tau Epsilon Get-Together
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Join fellow brothers for a gathering in Sheldon Hall Lower Lobby.

Sigma Gamma MixER
3:30 p.m. - Join all brothers and friends for fellowship and reminiscing at Greene's Ale House, owned by brother Sean "JabbER" Ohnmacht '94. Menu includes: pizza, Buffalo wings, pepperoni and cheese tray, veggie tray and shrimp tray. W. Bridge St.

Omega Delta Phi Get-Together
3:30-5:30 p.m. - Gather with fellow sisters at Old City Hall on Water St.

Class of '62 Cocktail Reception
4-5:30 p.m. - Join the Golden Anniversary Class and friends for an hors d'oeuvres reception. Cash bar. The Commons, Village townhouses. Transportation provided from and returning to Johnson Hall.

Booksigning event with Paula Pagano '72 College Bookstore
4:30-5:30 p.m. - "Secrets of a Top Salesperson: How Emotions Make or Break The Sale" by Paula Pagano '72

Class of '87 Silver Anniversary Reception

4:30-6 p.m. - Join President Deborah F. Stanley at Shady Shore for a Silver Anniversary cocktail reception. Class photo will be taken at 5:45 p.m.

All Class Years/Groups Cocktail Reception
5-6 p.m. - Join classmates and friends for a reception at the Campus Center Activity Court before the Reunion dinner. Cash bar.

"Family Reunion" Alumni Dinner
6-9 p.m. - Celebrate, mix and mingle with classmates and friends as you savor old memories and make new ones! Menu includes: garden salad with assorted dressings, rolls & butter, cheese tortellini with a vodka blush sauce, rice & grain medley, chef's fresh vegetable. Dinner also includes grilled swordfish with a citrus lime glaze, carving station with turkey breast with fresh summer salsa. Dessert includes a red velvet cake, coffee, decaf and assorted teas. Cash bar. Dance to popular local party band. Special encore performance of SUNY Oswego's new show choir, Vocal Effect. View the running of the Belmont Stakes. Attire is resort casual. Convocation Center, Campus Center. Seating at the dinner is not reserved. Tables will be designated however for Reunion classes and groups. Please indicate on reservation form ONE preference for your dinner seating (class year OR group) so we can attempt to designate appropriate seating preferences. We cannot guarantee actual seating placements, however. Class Photos for '67 and '72 will be taken starting at 8 p.m.

Greeks and Friends Social
9 p.m.-1 a.m. - Join all Greeks and Friends for a smash-hit return engagement featuring friends, fun, DJ and cash bar. Hewitt Union Ballroom. $5 at the door.

Downtown Shuttle
9 p.m.-2 a.m. - Leave the driving to us! Continuous shuttles will be provided from campus to downtown.


SUNDAY, June 10

Bon Voyage Breakfast
8-10 a.m. - Finish off your weekend with a deluxe all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at newly renovated Lakeside Dining Center overlooking the lake! Menu includes: omelettes or eggs made to order; Belgian waffles; home fries; bacon; sausage; fresh fruits and vegetables; pastries; bagels; juice; coffee, tea and decaf. Lakeside Dining Center.

Residence Hall Checkout
9 a.m.-noon.

College Book Store
9 a.m.-noon - See Friday's listing.

Reunion Mass
9:30 a.m. - Join Oswego State alumni for a special Reunion Weekend Mass at the Hall Newman Center. New Street.

Cooper Fitness Center
11 a.m.-2 p.m. - See Friday's listing.

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