FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20

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.
Campus Tours
University Hall
An hour-long information session is followed by guided walking tours at 11:00 a.m. Free.

10:00 a.m.
University Art Musuem Tour
University Art Museum
Enjoy an informal gallery tour led by museum director Janet Riker. (See exhibit description below.) Free.

10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Julie Heffernan: Everything that Rises and Flicker University Art Museum Julie Heffernan: Everything That Rises features paintings by contemporary artist Julie Heffernan, whose work combines traditional motifs with a range of art historical references including Flemish landscapes, 17 th-century portraiture and Rococo interiors. Flicker features five contemporary artists whose work references the ephemeral and contradictory impulses of the Baroque Era. Free.

Noon
Campus Tour
University Hall
An hour-long information session is followed by a guided walking tour at 1:00 p.m. Free.

2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Moot Court Competition
Alumni House
See students in action in a courtroom like setting as they prepare for the national Moot Court Competition. Sponsored by the nationally ranked School of Criminal Justice and the UAlbany Lawyers Alumni Association. Free. Preregistration requested.

2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Mental Health Services and Disaster Relief 
Arthur Levitt Room, Page Hall
Recent crises in the United States and around the world are bringing greater attention to the need for mental health services for victims of disasters and their families. Hear from John Weaver, Disaster Mental Health Manager, American Red Cross, regarding this critical need. Co-sponsored by UAlbany School of Social Welfare, NYS National Association of Social Workers and NYS Psychological Association.  Free. Preregistration required.

4:00 p.m.
Celebrating Teaching
D'Ambra Auditorium, Life Sciences Research Building
Designed as a way to honor UAlbany's three most recently named Distinguished Teaching Professors, "Celebrating Teaching" will be an interactive discussion among the professors, students, alumni and guests. The discussion will include such topics as what works in the classroom for the professor as compared to what works for the students, and what elements are essential to a good classroom experience. Audience participation will be encouraged. Reception immediately following the discussion. RSVP to 956-8040 by Oct. 16.

4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Student Association Reunion Leadership Panel Campus Center, Assembly Hall Sit in on a ceremonial Student Association Senate (Central Council) meeting with current SA members and relive the tradition. The Leadership Panel will follow a ceremonial meeting. Hear from prominent SA alumni about their work history and how their involvement in SA helped them succeed. Reception to follow in lounge. Free. Preregistration required.

6:00 p.m.
23nd Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction
RACC Hall of Fame Room
2006 induction class honorees include Scott Price '69, Steve Shoen '81 and Dawn DiMicco Lucowitz '01. For more information, contact Don Ostrom at (518) 437-4416.

7:00 p.m.
Parents and Alumni Shabbat and Dinner
Reform-Campus Center 361
Conservative-Campus Center 364
Orthodox-Campus Center 370
Join us for services followed by dinner in the Campus Center Ballroom at 8:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Aviva Snyder, Director of Jewish Student Life, at asnyder@uamail.albany.edu or (518) 489-8573, ext. 24.

7:30 p.m. NYS Writers Institute Classic Film Series Page Hall, 135 Western Avenue "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," Clint Eastwood's moody, atmospheric and whimsical adaptation of John Berendt's runaway bestseller, is the story of John Kelso, a New York journalist who becomes entranced by the beautiful architecture of Savannah, Georgia, and entangled in the lives of its eccentric inhabitants. When Jim Williams, an extravagant gay millionaire, shoots and kills Billy, his cocky young lover, Kelso stays on to investigate the murder and cover the trial. Free.

7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Homecoming House Party
Campus Center Danes After Dark Lounge (Campus Center Upper Lounge)
Join friends and family for a night of fun and relaxation to kick of the weekend during this Danes After Dark featured event. Caricatures, massage chairs, psychic readings, and a photo booth - all Free! Stake your claim to victory at the Madden 2007 Playstation hub or show off your skills on the pool table. Co-sponsored by the Office of Student Activities, Student Association and University Auxiliary Services. Free!

9:30 p.m.
Oneg Shabbat
Shabbos House, 317 Fuller Rd. (intersection of Fuller Rd. and University Dr.)

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Information Center
Alumni House
Pick up your program of events, tickets and other materials.

9:00 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.
Shabbat Services
Shabbos House
Join us for a traditional service.

10:00 a.m.
Campus Tours
University Hall
An hour-long information session is followed by a guided walking tour at 11:00 a.m. Free.

10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Albany NanoTech Complex Tour Learn about the latest developments in nanotechnology as you tour the Albany NanoTech complex at the UAlbany’s College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering. Bus transportation will be available. The tour will begin in the NanoFab North lobby. Free. Preregistration required.

10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Homecoming Brunch
Alumni House
While checking in for the weekend, stop to enjoy a light brunch and visit with parents, alumni and other guests. This is a great opportunity to get your bearings before heading out to the weekend festivities. Cost: $5.

10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Aqua Ducks Tour
Alumni House Parking Lot
Reconnect with classmates and Albany with a 75-minute sightseeing tour of the Capital District aboard the Albany Aqua Ducks amphibious Hydra-Terras! The Albany Aqua Ducks shows the Captial District at its best - by land and water. Cost: $12. Preregistration required.

11:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m. New York’s Gubernatorial Race: What It Means For You Campus Center, Terrace Lounge Hear from a panel of political experts including UAlbany faculty and alumni as they discuss the campaign and its impact on New Yorkers and UAlbany. Free. Preregistration required.

11:00 a.m.-Noon
International Gathering, Sponsored by the Office of International Education
Campus Center, Fireside Lounge
Network with current and former international students and study abroad participants as well as others with international interests. Meet our new Interim Vice Provost, Ray Bromley, and hear about the University’s exciting new international initiatives. Free.

11:00 a.m.-Noon
Journalism Program Open House
Humanities 354
Stop by this informal open house to meet faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences' new Journalism program. Free.

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Council of Classes Meeting
Alumni House
Class councilors gather to discuss issues affecting alumni and plan future alumni initiatives

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Gen*NY*sis Center for Excellence in Cancer Genomics Guided Tour East Campus The $45 million, 113,000 square foot building is the only building dedicated to cancer research in the region. Its mission is to conduct cutting-edge research that can be directly applied to patient care. The Center has one of the country’s most comprehensive core facilities, providing researchers with molecular biology, proteomics, microarray, mouse transgenics, laser capture microdissection, flow cytometry, cell sorting, and bioinformatics services. Bus transportation will be available. Free.

Noon-4:00 p.m.
Julie Heffernan: Everything that Rises and Flicker
University Art Museum
(See description under Friday, 10:00 a.m.)

Noon
Campus Tours
University Hall
An hour-long information session is followed by a guided walking tour at 1:00 p.m. Free.

Noon and 12:30 p.m. Life Sciences Research Building Tour This impressive, $78 million facility with state-of-the-art technology labs and core facilities is the foundation on which the College of Arts and Sciences is building excellence in basic research under its Life Sciences Research Initiative. The initiative, totaling more than $100 million, supports our scientists’ cutting-edge research into the molecular mechanisms that underlie the cause and cure of disease. Join us for a glimpse into the future! Free.

12:30 p.m.
Chapel House Cookout, Sponsored by the Cornerstone Protestant Campus Ministry
Chapel House Interfaith Center (Behind Dutch Quad)
For more information, contact Rev. Sandy Damhof, 489-8573, ext. 26

12:30 p.m.
Shabbat Lunch
Shabbos House

1:00 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Boston University
Alumni Turf Field

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Student Association Open House
Student Association Office, Campus Center
Come visit the Student Association office to see what has changed and what has stayed the same. View a presentation by Geoffrey Williams, UAlbany Archivist, about the history of the Student Association. Light refreshments will be served. Free. Preregistration required.

1:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Weather Watch NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office, CESTM Experience weather forecasting firsthand in this guided tour of the NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) National Weather Service Forecast Office at UAlbany. Learn more about the technology and people who are responsible for providing weather warnings, watches and forecasts. Bus transportation will be provided. The tour will begin in CESTM's rotunda. Free.

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Legacy Reception
New Library, Standish Room
Legacy families – families with more than one generation of alumni or a current student whose parent or grandparent is an alum – are invited to this informal reception hosted by Alumni Association President Jeffrey Luks '91, '01 and Provost Susan Herbst. Free.

1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.
Empire Commons Tour
Tour UAlbany’s housing complex for upperclassmen and graduate students featuring apartment-style living accommodations and a state-of-the art community center. Tours leave on the half hour. Free.

2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Touchdown Tailgate
RACC Parking Lot
Bring your grill, cooler and chairs and get ready to root on our Great Danes as they take on the St. Francis Red Flash. Enjoy live music from Hair of the Dog; the Family Fun Zone; and beer, soft drinks and food available on a cash basis. Parking is $4 in the RACC Lot and free in the Dutch Lot. Space is limited, so plan to get your spot early.

4:00 p.m. Homecoming Football Game & Fireworks University Field Come show your purple and gold pride as the University at Albany faces St. Francis. Head Coach Bob Ford guides UAlbany’s 2002 & 2003 Northeast Conference champions. Reunion classes will be seated together. The game will be followed by fireworks, sponsored by State Employees Federal Credit Union. Cost: $8 reserved seating, $6 general admission seating, kids 2-12 $1. (UAlbany students free with SUNY card.)

7:00 p.m.
Student Association Reunion Dinner
Alumni House
Meet up with SA alums at the newly renovated dining hall for an evening of reconnecting with old friends and making new friends. Station buffet dinner cost is $40 per person. Cash bar. Preregistration required.

7:00 p.m.
Great Dane Great Bash
The Washington Tavern – 250 Western Avenue, Albany
Alumni are invited to mingle and reminisce at the popular UAlbany watering hole. Event is free to all registered reunion class members. Enjoy munchies and beverages 7-10 p.m. Free. Preregistration required.

7:00 p.m.
Class of 1981 25th Reunion Dinner
Campus Center, Assembly Hall
Preregistration required.

7:30 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Chapel House
We invite students, alumni and parents to join us for a celebration of Catholic mass at Chapel House, our interfaith center on campus. All are welcome to attend.

8:00 p.m.
Felice & Flora Kuan
Recital Hall
This mother-daughter duo plays a program of solos and duets by Debussy, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Saint-Saens and Lutoslawski. For tickets and information, call (518) 442-3997. $8/$4 students.

9:00 p.m.
Comedy Night
Campus Center, Ballroom
After a long day touring the campus and cheering on our teams, come kick up your feet and join us for a night of laughs with the cast of VH1's Best Week Ever. This event is free, but seating is limited, so come early. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Some performances may include adult content and/or language. Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities and the Student Association. Free.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

9:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
Parents Council Meeting
Campus Center, Assembly Hall
Stay connected with your son's or daughter's campus community. Join University representatives for an informal discussion about ongoing campus activities. Space is limited, so please come early.

10:00 a.m. Campus Tour Performing Arts Center, 1st floor An hour-long information session is followed by a guided walking tour at 11:00 a.m. Free.

10:00 a.m.
Class Reunion Fall Farewell
Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont Road, Altamont, NY
Come say goodbye ... for now! Come pick apples, pet the animals or just exchange contact information. Warm doughnuts, baked goods and cider available for purchase. Free.

11:00 a.m.
The Student Association Brunch
Campus Center, Ballroom
Sponsored by the Student Association, this brunch always includes outstanding performances by the University’s own award winning a cappela groups, the Earth Tones and Serendipity. An enjoyable event that has traditionally sold out — so get your tickets early! Cost: $15.00 adults/$7.50 under 10/3 and under free.

Noon
Campus Tours
Performing Arts Center, 1st floor
An hour-long information session is followed by a guided walking tour at 1:00 p.m. Free.

Noon-4:00 p.m.
Julie Heffernan: Everything that Rises and Flicker
University Art Museum
(See description under Friday, 10:00 a.m.)

1:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. University of New Hampshire
Varsity Field

1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Omicron Delta Kappa Induction Ceremony Campus Center, Assembly Hall Join faculty, staff and students as they are inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Society.

6:45 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Campus Center, Assembly Hall

7:00 p.m.
University Symphony Orchestra
Main Theatre
Students, faculty and community members comprise this large ensemble which offers the first of three Sunday evening programs this season. For tickets and information, call (518) 442-3997. $6/$3 students.

Check-In When you arrive on campus, you may pick up your event tickets, weekend schedule and other information at the Information Center.

Day	Hours	Pick-Up Location
Friday4:00-7:00 p.m.	Alumni House
Saturday9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.	Alumni House
After 4:00 p.m.	Entrance to Your Next Scheduled Event

Dining Dining facilities are available on campus. A list of area dining establishments will be available at check-in.

Campus Parking Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, free visitor parking is available at all Quads in the student gold parking lots. You may park in the visitors' lots at Collins Circle (off Washington Avenue) or at Indian Quad for $5.00 prior to 4:00 p.m. on Friday or $3.00 after 4:00 p.m.

Hotels See local hotel information.

Questions?
For additional information regarding events, contact the following offices: Alumni Association: (518) 442-3080
Parent Liaison: (518) 442-5875
Registration Questions: (518) 442-3080

It’s all here waiting for you in one jam-packed weekend.
So come back to campus and enjoy the fun and hoopla of Homecoming.