SUNY College at Oneonta
Reunion Weekend 2007
Celebrate Reunion Weekend 2007!
A Reunion of Alumni, Families, Faculty, Staff and Friends
of the College at Oneonta
June 1-3, 2007
Call your roommates, classmates, and
friends, and invite them to join you in Oneonta. If you don't know where
they are, visit the Oneonta Alumni Online Community at
www.oneontaalumni.com and make
the connection. Reunion Weekend is a family-friendly celebration with
activities for children of all ages. Reunion Weekend 2007 will include a
celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Women's Glee Club.
This is the special reunion year for the classes of
- 2002 - 5th Reunion
- 1997 - 10th Reunion
- 1992 - 15th Reunion
- 1987 - 20th Reunion
- 1982 - 25th Reunion
- 1977 - 30th Reunion
- 1972 - 35th Reunion
- 1967 - 40th Reunion
- 1962 - 45th Reunion
- 1957 - 50th Reunion
- 1952 and earlier - over 50th Reunion
Special Groups and Gatherings
ALUMNI ART EXHIBIT
Alumni artists are invited to submit a piece of
their work in the Reunion Weekend Alumni Art Exhibit. This one-day show will be
on display Saturday, June 2, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Alumni artist and
Gallery Director Tim Sheesley ’77 will coordinate the show. Faculty and
student artwork will be featured in the Fine Arts Gallery, and alumni will have
their artwork prominently placed in the adjacent gallery lobby. All artwork must
be ready for installment and dropped off at the gallery by noon on Friday, June
1. Artists can pick up their work on Sunday, June 3, from 9 a.m. until noon. Tim
will also accept packaged art work by mail that is submitted to him with return
postage. If you plan to participate in the Alumni Art Exhibit, please contact
Tim with your name, class year, contact information, and the details of your
submission (including a photo of the work, if possible).
Tim Sheesley, Art Gallery Director
155 Fine Arts Center
College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (607) 436-2445
E-mail: sheesltp@oneonta.edu
Women’s
Glee Club
Alumni members of the
College’s Women’s Glee Club will gather for a 50th year anniversary
of the club’s founding during Reunion Weekend. Plan on attending the barbecue
on Saturday, where members of the Women’s Glee Club will be seated together.
Following the barbecue, you’ll gather in IRC to listen to CD recordings of past
performances. You’ll also be seated together at the Reunion Banquet, an event
you don’t want to miss!
EOP ALUMNI
EOP alumni had a fantastic
gathering during Reunion Weekend 2006, and they are planning on a repeat
performance this year. Reserved seating will be assigned for EOP alumni at both
the barbecue and the banquet, and we’re counting on you to host the EOP Dance
Party. This year’s fundraiser in support of the EOP Alumni Scholarship Fund
will be a card tournament on Sunday afternoon at College Camp. Do not miss the
opportunity to see Bo Whaley '75 receive the Outstanding Faculty Service
Award on Saturday morning at the awards reception in the Hunt Union Ballroom.
Congratulations, Bo, on this well-deserved honor in recognition of all you have
done to reconnect EOP alumni and establish the EOP Steering Committee.
57-07 GAZEBO
Dedication
The Class of 1957 and 2007
will dedicate their special gift, The 57-07 Gazebo, at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday of
Reunion Weekend. This is the first time a 50th Reunion Class has
combined efforts with a graduating class. Join these two classes as they
celebrate this historic project!
TOP TEN ALUMNI
Our Young Alumni Council will be hosting
a TOP TEN REUNION for alumni of the last decade, the classes of 1997 -2007.
Touch base on Friday night at the Waterfront Café, and pick up your custom
t-shirt. Don’t miss the barbecue, catered by Brooks, and all of the many other
events on campus. We’re counting on all of you to attend the TOP TEN
celebration downtown on Saturday night. Check our website at
www.oneontaalumni.com for the
final location and details.
Reunion Weekend 2007
Preliminary Schedule of Events
Friday, June 1, 2007
7 a.m. – Noon
Golf Tournament
Oneonta Country Club, Country Club Drive
Join us at 7 a.m. for a breakfast buffet in the Club
House. We will have a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Tournament format is Captain &
Crew. Make your own team among classmates and friends, or IF YOU PREFER, we
will match players together to comprise the team. Numbers are limited to the
first 72 registrants. Registration fee includes greens fees, golf
cart, breakfast buffet, buffet lunch, gifts and prizes. Prizes will be
awarded at the luncheon in the Club House. Fee: $60 for Oneonta Country Club
members, $100 for non-members.
11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Campus Tours
Leaving from the Alumni Hall Admissions Reception Area
Take a tour of our beautiful campus, guided by current
students and recent graduates. Please arrive 10 minutes early for your
tour.
12:30 – 2 p.m.
Golf Tournament Luncheon
Oneonta Country Club
Join the Golf Tournament participants in the Club House
Dining Room for a buffet luncheon and prizes. You do not have to play in the
tournament to attend this luncheon. Fee: $15.
2 – 6 p.m.
Tennis Tournament
Tennis Courts on West Street
Tennis anyone? The tournament will bring together alumni
and friends for fun on our tennis courts. Categories include men’s and women’s
singles and doubles and mixed doubles. Please indicate the categories you’d
like to play in, and let us know if you’ll need a partner. We’ll supply the
balls and the prizes, which will be awarded at the tournament. The Oneonta
Tennis Club will be available as a rain location, courtesy of Paul van der
Sommen ’76. Fee: $5 per player.
7 – 8 p.m.
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Hunt Union Glimmerglass Room
During the Annual Meeting, officers and board members will
be elected to the Association.
8 – 11 p.m.
Reunion Kickoff Party
Hunt Union Waterfront Cafe
Meet and greet your classmates for an informal gathering,
cash bar, and munchies. Reminisce over old yearbooks, renew friendships, and
make some new Oneonta acquaintances. No fee will be charged, but please
indicate your attendance on the reservation form for our planning of food and
beverages.
8 – 10:30 p.m.
Children’s Program
Hunt Union Red Dragon Theater & Union Square
Alumni and friends who are attending the Kickoff Party in
the Hunt Union are encouraged to register their children for an evening of fun
and games, movies, and treats. Enjoy yourself at the Kickoff Party while your
children form their own special friendships with other Young Red Dragons.
Fee: $5 per family; pre-registration is required.
Saturday, June 2, 2007
9 a.m.
50th Reunion Class of 1957 Check-in
Hunt Union Catskill Room
Our Golden Anniversary Alumni will check in for special
Reunion nametags, gifts, and their Reunion portrait.
10 – 11: 30 a.m.
Welcome and Awards Reception
Hunt Union Ballroom
We hope that you will join us at this lovely event so we
may welcome you back and treat you to coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries. The
Half-Century Club, alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago, will be our
special guests and will be recognized with a corsage or boutonniere. Alumni
Association Awards will be presented at 10:15 a.m. Our College photographer
will take photos of the 50th Reunion Class and members of the
Half-Century Club at 11 a.m. No fee will be charged, but please indicate
your attendance on the reservation form for our planning of food and beverages.
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Alumni Art Exhibit
Fine Arts Building Gallery
and Lobby
Check out our faculty and
student art exhibit, as well as a special one-day show of alumni artwork. For
details on submitting your artwork, please contact
Tim Sheesley '77, Art
Gallery Director
155 Fine Arts Center
College at Oneonta
Oneonta, NY 13820
Phone: (607) 436-2445
E-mail: sheesltp@oneonta.edu
Noon – 2 p.m.
Reunion Barbecue
Hunt Union
Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q’s will be on site, serving their
famous chicken, an Oneonta alumni favorite. Seating will be designated for
Reunion classes and special groups. For the children, there will be plenty of
fun and games and a visit with the Oneonta Red Dragon. Barbecue
Fee: Adults $10 Children $8.
1:30 p.m.
Campus Tours
Leaving from the Hunt Union Lobby
Take a tour of our beautiful campus, guided by current
students and recent graduates.
2 p.m.
Women’s Glee Club Gathering
IRC Building Lecture Hall # 3
Women’s Glee Club members are invited to join your
conductor, Chuck Burnsworth, to listen to recordings of past
performances.
2-4 p.m.
Class of 1952 Open House
9 Ravine Parkway South
Jean Ogle Hickey will host an open house for members
of the Class of 1952 at her home. Jean’s home is conveniently located within
driving and walking distance of the campus. Please indicate your
participation when you register for Reunion Weekend. Questions can be directed
to Jean at (607) 432-4534.
2:30 p.m.
Dedication of the 57-07 Gazebo
At the Gazebo near Science Building I
Join members of the 50th Reunion Class of 1957
and the Senior Class of 2007 as they dedicate their special gift to the College
– the 57-07 Gazebo.
4 – 6 p.m.
President’s Courtyard Reception for Donors
Fine Arts Building Courtyard
President Alan Donovan and his wife, Annie, are pleased to
invite members of the Milne, Old Main, 1889, Third Century, Hunt, and In Honor
and Good Faith Societies to a special recognition reception. By invitation
only.
6:15 – 9:30 p.m.
Young Red Dragon Dinner and Games
Alumni Field House Skybox
Children of alumni and friends attending the Reunion
Banquet won’t want to miss this popular event! We’ll start the evening in the
Skybox for dinner at 6:30 p.m. with Happy Dragon Meals, followed by activities
in the Chase Gymnasium and the Science Discovery Center. Fee: $10
Advance registration is required for this event; limited space available. A
parent or guardian must be in attendance at the Banquet.
6:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Reunion Banquet
Alumni Field House Dewar Arena
All alumni and friends are invited to enjoy a sumptuous
buffet and nostalgic music for dancing. The Class of 1957 will lead us in the
Alma Mater, and Reunion classes and special groups will be recognized. Each
Reunion class and special group will be seated at reserved tables with their
classmates and guests. Cash Bar at 6:30 p.m., buffet dinner at 7:15 p.m. Dress
is “snappy casual.” Banquet Fee: $30 Advance reservations required
for this event; limited seats available.
10 p.m. – Midnight
Dance Party
Alumni Field House Dewar Arena
The EOP Alumni Steering Committee invites everyone to an
Oneonta Dance Party. Dust off your dancing shoes and show us your moves. Cash
bar and complimentary munchies will be available. No fee will be charged,
but please indicate your attendance on the reservation form for our planning of
food and beverages. Supervised children are welcome.
10 p.m.
Top Ten Reunion Celebration
A Downtown Oneonta location to be determined
The Young Alumni Council is planning a Top Ten Celebration
for graduates of the last decade, but everyone is welcome to join the
festivities. Check the final Reunion Weekend Schedule at
www.oneontaalumni.com for further details and location information. No
advance fee is being collected, but please indicate your attendance on the
reservation form for our planning purposes.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
9 – 11 a.m.
Fun and Frolic at College Camp
College Camp is located off Upper East Street.
You are invited to join us at College Camp for a
continental breakfast at the lodge and fun and frolic on the grounds. Select
from nature walks, frisbee, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, and for the
kids, a fishing derby from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Limited fishing equipment will be
available; bring your own if you like. No fee will be charged, but please
indicate your attendance on the reservation form for our catering and equipment
planning.
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
EOP Card Tournament
College Camp Lodge
The EOP Steering Committee is planning a friendly card
tournament for alumni and friends. All proceeds will benefit the EOP Alumni
Scholarship Fund. No fee will be charged to attend this event, but an
entrance fee for tournament players will be collected at the event. Please
indicate your attendance or tournament participation on the reservation form.
Reunion Refund
Policy
Based on the reservations we receive for Reunion Weekend
2007, we make commitments to vendors and caterers, and we are obligated to pay
them accordingly. In the event that you need to cancel your reservation, your
request must be received by the Office of Alumni Affairs no later than Noon
on Friday, May 25, 2007. After that date, refunds will be made pending our
ability to replace your reservation. Phone (607) 436-2526, Fax (607) 436-2124.
The final schedule and registration materials are in the Spring 2007 issue of
Reflections, which mails in early April. On-line registration is available at www.oneontaalumni.com.
For more information contact the Alumni Office at (607) 436-2526, or
e-mail Director of Alumni Affairs Diane Davidson '84G: davidsdw@oneonta.edu
Last Modified on 2/23/07
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