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Reunion Event

Friday, October 12

8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Veterans Wall of Honor Viewing
University Library, 2nd floor
View UAlbany’s nine-panel Veterans Wall of Honor, which includes photos, illustrations and the names of more than 4,000 alumni, faculty and staff who have served in the U.S. military. Free.

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Registration
Alumni House

12:15-2:00 p.m.
Reaching Higher, Achieving More Luncheon
Campus Center Ballroom
Reaching Higher, Achieving More is an alumni campaign designed to showcase the remarkable career paths of the University at Albany graduates. They are entrepreneurs, educators, lawyers, corporate leaders, entertainers, doctors, social workers, authors, policymakers and more, and their impact is truly global. Registration required. Free lunch.

5:00-7:30 p.m.
Chairs That Tell A Story
Auction and Wine Tasting
University Library
Through a special partnership with local high school art programs, 41 chairs designed by area high school students will be auctioned off to benefit the UAlbany Libraries programs and services. Stop by the main library to view the chairs, connect with fellow alumni while enjoying a sampling of New York wines and maybe take home a one-of-a-kind chair! Registration required. Free. View Chairs.

Class of 1957
Hospitality Hours
Hospitality Room (Room# TBD)
Best Western Sovereign Hotel
1228 Western Avenue, Albany
Kick off your reunion weekend with an informal meet and greet. Here’s your first chance to find out what has happened to your classmates over the years. Registration required. Free.

Saturday, October 13

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Reunion Weekend Registration
Alumni House

8:30-10:00 a.m.
Half–Century Club Breakfast
Hall of Fame Room - SEFCU Arena
Shuttle service will be available.
Pick-up will be at the Dutch Quad parking lot across from the Alumni House.
Join fellow alumni and celebrate with the Class of 1962 as class-members are inducted into the Half-Century Club.
Registration required. Free. (Limit 1 guest)

10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Farmers' Market – Go Green Initiative
Tailgate tent on back lawn of Science Library
Shuttle service available. Pick-up will be at the Dutch Quad parking lot across from the Alumni House.
Visit the farmer’s market and sample products from several local farms around the Capital Region. Fresh baked goods, vegetables, fruits, cider, cider doughnuts and homemade jams are among the items offered.

10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Sorority Coffee Hours
Alumni House
Beta Zeta
Chi Sigma Theta
Gamma Kappa Phi
Kappa Delta
Registration required. Free.

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Touchdown Tailgate
Tailgate tent area on back lawn of Science Library
Get into the spirit, enjoy food, fellowship and fun with other Great Danes fans under the big top. Receive free food and drink vouchers if you preregister (alums only). Special tables will be reserved for the Class of 1957. Free parking in the Dutch Quad lot, $5.00 in the SEFCU lot. Registration required.

1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game vs. St. Francis Red Flash
University Field
Show your true colors! Wear your purple and gold proudly and cheer on the UAlbany Great Danes as they score a touchdown against the opponents. Registration required. Cost: $12 reserved seating, $10 general admission seating, and $3 kids 2-12. Free for Class of 1957 alumni.

1:00-2:30 p.m.
UAlbany Downtown Campus Walking Tour
Downtown Campus
See some of your old haunts and reminisce with alumni during this tour of the various buildings on the downtown campus. Geoffrey Williams, University archivist will host the tour. Registration required. Free. Tour starts at Draper Hall entrance. Parking is available at Thurlow Terrace on Western Avenue.

9:30-Noon
Class of 1957 Farewell Brunch
Milne 200
Downtown Campus
Here’s your chance to say farewell until the next reunion. Registration required. Cost: $20.00/person. Parking is available at the Thurlow Terrace Lot along Western Avenue.