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ACTIVITIES & SPEAKERS

Summer 2008

Mon. June 2: Dorm Check-in from 12:00 to 4:00pm at Colonial Quad.

Tues. June 3: Registration and Testing at 9:00am in Science Library Atrium

Wed. June 4: Orientation & Welcome Social

Thurs. June 5: Classes begin (9:00am - 2:35pm)
Go to Science Library G-14 at 9:00am to meet your teacher and classmates.

Thurs. June 5: Alive at Five
Join your teachers at Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Opening bands begin at 5:00pm, headline bands begin at 6:30pm, and shows end at 8:00pm. (FREE) (Food and beverage available for purchase.) Tonight is "Classic Rock Night."

Tues. June 10:PPD Testing 10:30am-12:00.

Thurs. June 12:PPD Reading 2:00pm-3:00.

Thurs. June 12: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is "Beach Night." (FREE)

Sun. June 15: Pops Concert & Fireworks
An evening concert featuring the Albany Symphony Orchestra, Broadway singers, and fireworks. 7:00-9:00 pm at the Riverfront Park Amphitheater. (FREE)

Thurs. June 19: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is "Oldies Night." (FREE)

Fri. June 20: Albany Walking Tour
Experience beautiful historic downtown Albany.(FREE)

Thurs. June 26: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is " Soul Night." (FREE)

Fri. June 27: Great Escape/Splashwater Kingdom Trip
Spend the day at an amusement park where you can ride five roller coasters and enjoy the water park. (There is a charge for Park admission and transportation.) www.sixflags.com/parks/greatescape

Fri. July 4: American Independence Day -- No Classes
Fireworks and other entertainment will be held at the Empire State Plaza to celebrate the holiday. (FREE)

Thurs. July 10: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is " American Idol Night." (FREE)

 

Fri. July 11: Boston Trip

 

Wed. July 16: Play in the Park: West Side Story
Join your classmates and teachers at the musical, West Side Story , in Washington Park. Relax and enjoy as talented actors entertain you. (FREE)

 

Thurs. July 17: Alive at Five
Albany ’s weekly free outdoor summer concert series at Albany Riverfront Park. Tonight is " Disco Night." (FREE)

 

Fri. July 18: Post-test

 

Thurs. July 24: Final Party Barbecue
Spend a fun day with classmates, friends and teachers at Grafton Lakes State Park.
After a scrumptious barbecue lunch, you can enjoy the beach, play some games, or rent a canoe row boat.

 

 

 

 

 


 


Please send questions or comments to: IELP@uamail.albany.edu

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