Homecoming Schedule

Friday, September 23

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Josten's College Ring Event, College Bookstore, MacVittie College Union

 

Josten's will have a representative in the store to take college ring orders - it's never too late.

  

2 - 5 p.m.

Celebrating the Sciences, Integrated Science Center (ISC)

 

Calling all Biology, Chemistry, Geology and Physics alumni!

Come back for a full afternoon of alumni panels, keynote speakers, tours and receptions.

 
  • Biology Alumni Panelists include: Mark Gregor '82, Michael Joynt '04, Megan Mongiovi '04, Dave Reist '78, Chris Rubeck '89, Jennifer Zubler '91 and Chuck Strickland '74
 
  • Geology Alumni Panelists include: Ken Eck '82, Jim Gagliardi '77 and Don Geddes '88
 
  • Physics Alumni Panelists include: Mark Muller '91, Andrew Caffrey '00, Robyn Colburn-MacBride '02, Dan Krygowski '69, Tracy Potter '00, Jack Schroeder '70, Tim Tobin '89, Michael Genier '92, Jeff Sklaver '78 and Dave Williams '93
 
  • Chemistry Alumni Panelists include: Thomas Miller '72, Anthony Molloy '96, Erica Martin Bennett '97 and Paul Dethlefsen '97
  

4 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. Fredonia, Saratoga Field

4 p.m.

Women’s Field Hockey vs. Morrisville, Upper Alumni Field Hockey Field

5:30 p.m.

5th Annual Friday Knight 5K Race/Walk, Village Park

 View more information and sign up 
  

6 - 8 p.m. 

ALL Alumni Happy Hour, Inn Between

 

Featuring Aunt Cookie’s Subs and Mama Mia’s Pizza!

Pre-register and receive a Geneseo Alumni souvenir mug when you arrive at the IB.

  

8:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.

Free Late Night Alumni Shuttle Service

 

Shuttle will run a continuous loop from The Statesman (corner of Orchard Street and Court Street) and Key Bank (corner of Bank Street and Main Street) to the Quality Inn and the Hampton Inn, Geneseo. Trips to Mt. Morris hotels will be made as needed.  Van will have "Geneseo Alumni Shuttle" on the side.

  

Saturday, September 24

10 a.m.

School of Business Alumni Brunch Reception, Campus House (17 Main Street)


Calling all School of Business alumni! Come back to network and socialize with other Business alumni at a reception sponsored by John Camiolo '86

  

10 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

7th Annual Career Connections Brunch, MacVittie College Union Ballroom

 

Spend the morning enjoying a free breakfast and connecting with current Geneseo students who are seeking to develop their networking skills, gain career advice, and be better prepared for life after Geneseo.  No need to prepare anything, just attend and share your career and networking stories with students.  Go to http://careers.geneseo.edu and find the ALUMNI REGISTRATION link under Upcoming Events.  Contact Liz Seager at seager@geneseo.edu or 585-245-5721 if you have any questions.  Sponsored by Career Services, Activities Commission, GOLD, and Alumni Relations.   

  

10 a.m. -3 p.m.

Josten's College Ring Event, College Bookstore, MacVittie College Union

 

Josten's will have a representative in the store to take college ring orders - it's never too late.

  

12 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game with picnic to follow
Women's Softball Alumni Game with picnic to follow
Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game with picnic to follow

*Picnic will take place on the North Patio of Merritt Athletic Center

  

12 p.m.

Alumni Swim Meet with Private Reception to follow

  

12:30 p.m.  

Alumni Association Luncheon to honor Dr. Ronald Herzman,
Big Tree Inn (46 Main Street)

 

Ronald Herzman is Distinguished Teaching Professor of English at SUNY Geneseo with a specialization in Medieval literature. Highly respected among colleagues and students, Herzman is internationally known for his mastery of Dante and has taught a course on the Italian poet almost every year at Geneseo since 1974. He also has written and lectured extensively on Dante. Herzman frequently teaches in the National Endowment for the Humanities’ Summer Seminar for School Teachers program in Italy and the United States. He earned his master’s degree and doctorate from the University of Delaware and received an honorary doctor of humane letters from Manhattan College. Among numerous honors, he received a SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Teaching in 1976.

Dr. Ronald Herzman is the 2011 recipient of the Geneseo Alumni Association Honorary Membership Award. Honorary Membership is given to a non-alumnus who has made outstanding contributions to the Geneseo Alumni Association.

  

1 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. Buffalo State, Saratoga Field

1 p.m.

Pi Delta Chi Sorority - Special Reunion Gathering, 8 Wadsworth Street

 

Join fellow alumni sisters from the short lived Pi Delta Chi Sorority (approx. 1969-1978) for a barbecue cook-out and afternoon party. 
Organizers are asking for just $20 from each attendee to cover expenses.Please contact Connie "Toe" Lightfoot Gruner '75 at mrslag123@att.net to RSVP directly and with any questions. Pi D alumni will also gather at the Idle Hour Friday & Saturday nights, still owned by an honorary member.

  

1:30 -3 p.m.

Greek Hall of Fame and Greek Life Celebration, Mary Jemison Dining Center

 

Featuring cash bar and light hors d'oeuvres.

Calling all Greek alumni – come out and mingle with alumni from other fraternal organizations, your own chapter and the students who are currently preserving a tradition of Greek excellence at Geneseo. Learn about what’s happening in the Greek community today. 2011 Greek awards will be announced and 2011 Greek scholarships will be presented.

 

2011 Greek Hall of Fame Inductees:

  • Stephanie Brown ‘05 – Alpha Kappa Phi (AGO) Sorority

  • Val Scott ‘82 - Phi Lambda Chi Sorority

  • Tim Tobin ’89 – Sigma Nu/Chi Fraternity

 

Special Anniversary Recognition:

  • Phi Kappa Sigma/Chi Fraternity – 55th Anniversary

  • Sigma Phi/Theta Epsilon Fraternity Reunion

  

3 - 5 p.m.

Phi Kappa Chi/Sigma (Prometheus) Fraternity - 55th Anniversary Celebration, 58 Court Street

 

A pig roast/barbecue event at the current house anchors this weekend long celebration.

Learn more about what the brothers of Phi Kappa Chi have planned.

  

4 - 9 p.m.

Sigma Phi/Theta Epsilon Fraternity - Special Reunion, The Statesman

 

A Friday golf outing and exclusive gathering at The Statesman (featuring wings, pizza and beer) highlight this special reunion for the Sig Ep Fraternity.  Registration fee includes Saturday afternoon reception at The Statesman and a commemorative Sig Ep football jersey.  Your Last Name will be printed on the back of your jersey unless you indicate otherwise on the registration form.

Learn more about the special reunion weekend.

  

4:30 - 8 p.m.

Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity - 25th Anniversary Celebration
Avon Inn (55 East Main St., Avon, NY 14414)

 Other APO Anniversary Events include an APO-Relay Race on Saturday morning and an APO Pancake Breakfast on Sunday morning.  Register here.
  

5 - 7 p.m.

ALL Alumni Happy Hour, Inn Between

 

Featuring Aunt Cookie’s Subs and Mama Mia’s Pizza!

Pre-register and receive a Geneseo Alumni souvenir mug when you arrive at the IB.

  

6 p.m.

Sports Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony,
MacVittie College Union Ballroom

 

2011 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees:

  • Jeff Stitt '81 - Men's Ice Hockey

  • Keith Hyde '81 - Men's Ice Hockey

  • Kim Stone Butts '95 - Cross Country/Track

  • Beth Cincotta Canero '96 - Cross Country/Track

Honored Team:

  • 1993-1994 Women's Cross Country/Track & Field Team

  

8:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m.

Free Late Night Alumni Shuttle Service

 

Shuttle will run a continuous loop from The Statesman (corner of Orchard Street and Court Street) and Key Bank (corner of Bank Street and Main Street) to the Quality Inn and the Hampton Inn, Geneseo. Trips to Mt. Morris hotels will be made as needed.  Van will have "Geneseo Alumni Shuttle" on the side.

  

10 p.m.

Fireworks Display, Letchworth Field

 

Sponsored by Student Association

  

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