Reunion Giving
Reunion awakens fond memories and creates a special occasion for you to consider your relationship with Oswego.
- Stretch your giving in special tribute to Oswego as a celebration of the college’s role in your life.
- 10th Reunion
- 20th Cluster Reunion
- 25th Reunion
- 50th Reunion
- Participation Cup
Stretch your giving in special tribute to Oswego as a celebration of the college’s role in your life.
Celebrate and support your alma mater during our historic Sesquicentennial!
Reunion Giving sustains The Fund for Oswego, providing vital funds to enhance academic programs, cultural activities, scholarships, technological upgrades and educational experiences for our students. The Fund for Oswego plays a critical role in giving students the support they need to engage fully in the Oswego experience, and to establish a foundation for their lifelong fulfillment and success.
Make a gift in honor of Oswego’s 150th birthday!
10th Reunion
We are a part of Oswego and Oswego is a part of us. 
Next summer, we have an opportunity to catch up and visit our favorite places at Oswego!
Mark June 8-10, 2012 on calendar, and plan to join us for an awesome party.
In celebration of reunion, please consider making a gift - of any size - to The Fund for Oswego.
You gift supports thousands of Oswego students – today and years from now.
10th Reunion Goal
Preserving Oswego’s Future Through The Fund for Oswego
Reunion Giving sustains The Fund for Oswego, providing vital funds to enhance academic
programs, cultural activities, scholarships, technological upgrades and educational experiences
for our students.
The Fund for Oswego plays a critical role in giving students the support they need to engage
fully in the Oswego experience and establish a foundation for lifelong success.
Honestly, every gift counts! Alumni participation is an important sign of institutional strength,
and is one of the criteria used by outside funding sources when providing support to Oswego.
When you make a gift, you inspire others to do the same.
We hope to see you next June during Reunion! We also ask that you please make a gift, so that current students can achieve the promise of Engaging Minds and Opening Doors in a flourishing Oswego community.
20th Cluster Reunion
We are a part of Oswego and Oswego is a special part of us.
It may seem like only yesterday that we gathered outside RomneyField House to receive our diplomas. Now, as we anticipate our 20th Cluster Reunion, we reflect on the many ways our time at Oswego shaped our lives and our life-long friendships.
The Oswego Alumni Association, along with a group of our classmates, is working diligently to organize Reunion for June 8-10, 2012.
Whether you are planning to return to campus or mark this important milestone from afar, when you participate in Reunion Giving, you ensure a promising future for thousands of Oswego students – today and years from now.
20th Cluster Goal
Preserving Oswego’s Future Through The Fund for Oswego
As part of our once-in-a-lifetime 20th Cluster Reunion celebration, we would like to present Oswego with a special gift. We know the decision to participate in Reunion Giving is highly personal and depends on many factors.
You may be surprised to discover you don’t need great wealth to make a difference.
Through a variety of gift options, we hope you find a way to participate in Reunion Giving while meeting your own financial and philanthropic goals and priorities
25th Reunion
We are a part of Oswego and Oswego is a special part of us.
It may seem like only yesterday that we gathered outside Romney Field House to receive our diplomas. Now, as we anticipate our 25th Reunion, we reflect on the many ways our time at Oswego shaped our lives and our life-long friendships.
The Oswego Alumni Association, along with a group of our classmates, is working diligently to organize Reunion for June 8-10, 2012.
Whether you are planning to return to campus or mark this important milestone from afar, when you participate in Reunion Giving, you ensure a promising future for thousands of Oswego students – today and years from now.
25th Reunion Goal
Preserving Oswego’s Future Through The Fund for Oswego
Times have changed since we munched on chicken wings at “The College Tavern,” now a transitional space facilitating college development. One thing never changes – Oswego’s mission to give students an opportunity to fulfill their dreams through higher education.
As part of our once-in-a-lifetime 25th Reunion celebration, the Class of 1987 would like to present Oswego with a special gift. We know the decision to participate in Reunion Giving is highly personal and depends on many factors.
You may be surprised to discover you don’t need great wealth to make a difference. Through a variety of gift options, we hope you find a way to participate in Reunion Giving while meeting your own financial and philanthropic goals and priorities.
50th Reunion
We are a part of Oswego and Oswego is a special part of us.
It may seem like only yesterday that we gathered outside Sheldon Hall to receive our diplomas. Now, as we anticipate our 50th Reunion, we reflect on the many ways our time at Oswego shaped our lives and our life-long friendships.
The Oswego Alumni Association, along with a group of our classmates, is working diligently to organize Reunion for June 8-10, 2012.
Whether you are planning to return to campus or mark this important milestone from afar, when you participate in Reunion Giving, you ensure a promising future for thousands of Oswego students – today and years from now.
50th Reunion Goal
Preserving Oswego’s Future Through The Fund for Oswego
Times certainly have changed since we studied in the “new” Penfield Library, now named Rich Hall and home of the School of Business. But one thing never changes – Oswego’s mission to give young people an opportunity to fulfill their dreams through higher education.
As part of our once-in-a-lifetime 50th Reunion celebration, the Class of 1962 would like to present Oswego with a special gift. We know the decision to participate in Reunion Giving is highly personal and depends on many factors.
Participation Cup
The Participation Cup is awarded to the class with the highest participation.
2011 Winner - The Class of 1961, with 34% participation!
| '12 Reunion | Class | Dollars (as of 1/30/12) | % Participation |
| 5th | 2007 | $723.71 | 1.54 |
| 10th*** | 2002 | $3,495 | 2.14 |
| 15th | 1997 | $1,106 | 1.90 |
| 20th Cluster | 1991, 1992, 1993 | $17,915 | 4.46 |
| 25th*** | 1987 | $9,291 | 6.52 |
| 30th | 1982 | $15,476 | 6.50 |
| 35th | 1977 | $20,907.25 | 7.89 |
| 40th | 1972 | $12,249.12 | 10.43 |
| 45th | 1967 | $6,598 | 18.76 |
| 50th*** | 1962 | $21,883 | 33.66 |
What contributions are included in Reunion Class Gifts?
All gifts made to Oswego during a reunion year (July 1-June 30) count toward class gift goals. This includes all matching gifts and planned gifts. Support of Oswego in honor of reunion really makes a difference!
| 10th Reunion | |||
| Fiscal Year | Class Year | Total Gifts | Participation |
| 2007 | '97 | $4,694 | 4% |
| 2008 | '98 | $10,191 | 4% |
| 2009 | '99 | $6,744 | 4% |
| 2010 | '00 | $2,145 | 2 |
| 2011 | '01 | $3,352 | 2.91 |
| 2012 | '02 | $3,495 | 2.14% |
| ***The 10th Reunion participation record is 5%, achieved by the Class of 1995 in 2005. | |||
| 25th Reunion | |||
| Fiscal Year | Class Year | Total Gifts | Participation |
| 2007 | '82 | $108,000 | 15% |
| 2008 | '83 | $50,000 | 14% |
| 2009 | '84 | $76,488 | 15% |
| 2010 | '85 | $38,216 | 13% |
| 2011 | '86 | $27,488.86 | 12.33% |
| 2012 | '87 | $9,291 | 6.52% |
| ***The 25th Reunion participation record is 20%, achieved by the Class of 1980 in 2005. | |||
| 50th Reunion | |||
| Fiscal Year | Class Year | Total Gifts | Participation |
| 2007 | '57 | $7,108 | 36% |
| 2008 | '58 | $16,817 | 32% |
| 2009 | '59 | $20,159 | 46% |
| 2010 | '60 | $38,146 | 38% |
| 2011 | '61 | $28,136.50 | 34% |
| 2012 | '62 | $21,883 | 33.66% |
| ***The 50th Reunion participation record is 46%, achieved by the Class of 1959 in 2009. | |||
