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Schedule of Events
| Thursday, September 24, 2009 | |
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| Time | Event |
| 8 am - 6 pm | Alumni RegistrationLobby of Allen Administration Building |
| 10 am - 5 pm | Art Exhibit: Preparations: Artists' Sketchbooks and JournalsMuch of the development for an artwork happens well before the brush meets canvas, the hand meets clay, or the finger meets camera, etc. These preliminary inspirations and concepts go mostly unnoticed and unappreciated. This exhibit, curated by gallery director Tim Massey, brings to light the methods artists employ to inform themselves of the possibilities for their as yet unrealized works. Artists providing access to their journals include Fred Burton, Memphis, TN; Gage Opdenbrouw, San Francisco, CA; Susan Kemenyffy, McKean, PA; and John Copeland, Brooklyn, NY. Tower Fine Ars Gallery |
| 11 am | Classes of '59 and '09 Tree Planting CeremonyThe classes of 1959 and 2009 will plant trees along Alumni Walk commemorating their graduation from the College. Alumni Walk |
| 11:30 am | Hartwell Society LuncheonTo celebrate the anniversary of their 50th Reunion, the Class of 1959 will be inducted into the Ernest C. Hartwell Society. All are invited; admission is free for the Classes of '39, '49, '59 and emeriti. $20 for all others. Previous inductees into the Hartwell Society are encouraged to attend. Cooper NY Room |
| 2 pm | Class of '59 History Project PresentationAlumni House |
| 2:30 pm | Campus TourRakov Undergraduate Admissions Lobby |
| 6:30 pm | Class of '69 DinnerTo celebrate their 40th Reunion from The College at Brockport, the class will enjoy a dinner together as they reminisce. Cooper Presidential Dining Room |
| 6:30 pm - 8 pm | Class of '59 BarbecueTo celebrate their 50th Reunion from The College at Brockport, the class will enjoy a dinner together as they reminisce. Alumni House |
| 7:30 pm | Gallim DanceThe mission of Gallim Dance is to create, to play inside the imagination, to find juxtapositions of the mind and body that resonate in the soul, to investigate our limitations and pleasures, and to realize the endless human capacity for inspiration. Tickets are $12/$10 for Seniors, Faculty and Staff; and $8 for students. Hartwell Rose L. Strasser Studio |
| Friday, September 25, 2009 | |
| Time | Event |
| 8 am - 5 pm | Alumni RegistrationLobby of Allen Administration Building |
| 8:15 am - 9:15 am | Open ClassesMore information to come. |
| 8:15 am - 4 pm | Career ConnectionCareer Services, the Department of Business Administration & Economics, and Alumni Relations are co-sponsoring “Career Connection,” a networking event intended for alumni and current students. This day-long event will include a variety of seminars and workshops for students in the morning, an alumni luncheon, panel discussion, and career/networking fair in the afternoon. One of the main objectives of this program is to give our students additional opportunities to network and learn from alumni. Seymour College Union |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Open ClassesMore information to come. |
| 10 am - 5 pm | Art Exhibit: Preparations: Artists' Sketchbooks and JournalsMuch of the development for an artwork happens well before the brush meets canvas, the hand meets clay, or the finger meets camera, etc. These preliminary inspirations and concepts go mostly unnoticed and unappreciated. This exhibit, curated by gallery director Tim Massey, brings to light the methods artists employ to inform themselves of the possibilities for their as yet unrealized works. Artists providing access to their journals include Fred Burton, Memphis, TN; Gage Opdenbrouw, San Francisco, CA; Susan Kemenyffy, McKean, PA; and John Copeland, Brooklyn, NY. Tower Fine Ars Gallery |
| 10:45 am - 11:45 am | Open ClassesMore information to come. |
| noon | Alumni and Friends Golf OpenAvailable for all alumni and friends returning to campus for the weekend, or those living in the area who would like to come out to Brockport for the afternoon. Fun, scramble format. Brockport Country Club |
| noon - 1 pm | Open ClassesMore information to come. |
| 2:30 pm | Campus TourRakov Undergraduate Admissions Lobby |
| 4 pm | Volleyball SUNYAC Pool PlayTuttle South Gymnasium |
| 4 pm | Men's Soccer vs. PlattsburghA. Parker Huntley Jr. Soccer Field |
| 6 pm | Lobster Bake and Alumni Awards Ceremony at Burlingame HouseA second-year event for alumni and friends this year! Registration for the event is required. Come and join us for lobster (or other choices) and fun to celebrate the weekend. As an added bonus this year, the Alumni Awards Ceremony will be part of the festivities for this event as eight recipients will be recognized. Burlingame House |
| 6 pm - 7:45 pm | Open SkateCost: $5 adults, $3 youth, students free with valid College at Brockport ID. Additional $3 for skate rental. Tuttle North Ice Arena |
| 6:30 pm | Football ReunionAll former Golden Eagle football players are encouraged to attend this reception. Brockport Country Club |
| 7:30 pm | Gallim DanceThe mission of Gallim Dance is to create, to play inside the imagination, to find juxtapositions of the mind and body that resonate in the soul, to investigate our limitations and pleasures, and to realize the endless human capacity for inspiration. Post-concert reception following this performance. Tickets are $12/$10 for Seniors, Faculty and Staff; and $8 for students. Hartwell Rose L. Strasser Studio |
| 7:30 pm | Performance: Bernice/Butterfly by Nagle JacksonA play in two parts; the first of which is concerned with the life and dreams of Bernice (faculty member Susan Hopkins), a waitress in a small-town diner in Kansas. The second part consists of a philosophical lecture delivered by the eccentric Randall K. Kleinfelter (faculty member Richard St. George) that spins out of control with Kleinfelter revealing, and discovering, more than he intended. All tickets $5. Tower Lab Theatre |
| 7:45 pm - 11 pm | BSG Presents: Movie NightBring your friends for a fun night with BSG and enjoy a movie night on Alumni Walk Lawn. Two movies will be shown: UP! (at 7:45 pm) and Accepted (at 9:30 pm). In the event of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled. Alumni Walk Lawn |
| Saturday, September 26, 2009 | |
| Time | Event |
| 8 am - 1 pm | Alumni RegistrationLobby of Allen Administration Building |
| 9:30 am | Continental Breakfast & Tours of Alumni HouseAll alumni and emeriti are invited. Reunion classes and groups are strongly encouraged to attend. Come and take a tour of our Alumni House. Alumni House |
| 10 am | Volleyball SUNYAC Pool PlayTuttle South Gymnasium |
| 10:45 am | Class PhotographsAlumni House |
| 11 am | Homecoming ParadeThe route: Corner of Clinton and Main Street in Brockport, South on Main Street to College Street, Left onto Utica Street, Right onto Adams Street to New Campus Drive toward Special Olympics Park. Village of Brockport |
| 1 pm | Men's Soccer vs. PotsdamA. Parker Huntley Jr. Soccer Field |
| 1 pm | Football vs. MontclairBob Boozer Field |
| 3 pm - 10 pm | Kids Night OutChildren ages four and older will have the opportunity to swim, ice skate and play games in a fun, safe environment. The cost is $20 per child, which includes childcare services, dinner, admission to the ice arena/skate rental and swimming pool. Advanced registration is required. Tuttle North Room B286 |
| 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Homecoming Cultural Dance ShowcaseJoin us for lessons in various types of dance as well as snacks! Seymour College Union Gallery Lounge & Gameroom |
| 7 pm | 25th Annual Golden Eagle Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyThe 2009 class will be inducted and there will be several other special "extras" as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hall of Fame. Seymour College Union Ballroom |
| 7:30 pm | Performance: Bernice/Butterfly by Nagle JacksonA play in two parts; the first of which is concerned with the life and dreams of Bernice (faculty member Susan Hopkins), a waitress in a small-town diner in Kansas. The second part consists of a philosophical lecture delivered by the eccentric Randall K. Kleinfelter (faculty member Richard St. George) that spins out of control with Kleinfelter revealing, and discovering, more than he intended. All tickets $5. Tower Lab Theatre |
| Sunday, September 27, 2009 | |
| Time | Event |
| 9 am | 5K Run/Walk & Roll RegistrationSpecial Olympics Stadium |
| 10 am | 5K Run/Walk & Roll RaceSpecial Olympics Stadium |
| 10 am | Alumni Homecoming MassNewman Center, Kenyon Street |
| 11 am | Alumni Baseball GameClark V. Whited Baseball Complex |
| noon | 3rd Annual Men's Lacrosse Alumni GameLacrosse Field |
| 1 pm - 5 pm | Art Exhibit: Preparations: Artists' Sketchbooks and JournalsMuch of the development for an artwork happens well before the brush meets canvas, the hand meets clay, or the finger meets camera, etc. These preliminary inspirations and concepts go mostly unnoticed and unappreciated. This exhibit, curated by gallery director Tim Massey, brings to light the methods artists employ to inform themselves of the possibilities for their as yet unrealized works. Artists providing access to their journals include Fred Burton, Memphis, TN; Gage Opdenbrouw, San Francisco, CA; Susan Kemenyffy, McKean, PA; and John Copeland, Brooklyn, NY. Tower Fine Ars Gallery |
| 3 pm - 4:50 pm | Open SkateCost: $5 adults, $3 youth, students free with valid College at Brockport ID. Additional $3 for skate rental. Tuttle North Ice Arena |
