Tentative Schedule of Events for Homecoming, Oct. 18 - 20, 2024

PLEASE NOTE: The following schedule may be subject to change. Please continue to check the Alumni website for updates at: https://www.fredonia.edu/alumni and the events listed at https://events.fredonia.edu/homecoming

Friday, October 18, 2024

• 9 AM - 5 PM Bookstore is Open. Main floor, University Commons (formerly known as Cranston Hall).
• 10 AM – 6 PM Art Gallery Exhibit — Tradition Interrupted explores the methods used by artists to conflate contemporary ideas with traditional art and craft, in a range of media, from rugs and quilts to metal and ceramic. Participating artists are: Anila Quayyum Agha, Faig Ahmed, Camille Eskell, Mounir Fatmi, Ana Gómez, Shirin Hosseinvaud, Dinh Q. Lȇ, Steven Young Lee, Jaydan Moore, Ramekon O’Arwisters, Jason Seife, and Masami Teraoka. The exhibition is organized by Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA. Location: The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center. Free.
• 12 PM noon Golden Alumni Buffet Luncheon, Horizon Room, Lower level of Williams Center (formerly known as the Campus Center). For all graduates of 1974 and before. $25/person. Reservations recommended.

• 3 PM Navigating Academic and Career Development Trajectory in Genitourinary Cancer Research: My pathways to progress, innovation, and impact, featuring Dr. Remi Adelaiye-Ogala ’09.   Room 105 Kelly Auditorium, Science Center. Reception to follow. Free.   Dr. Adelaiye-Ogala is an assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo.  

• 4 PM – 7 PM Business Club/SIFE/Enactus Reunion for all alums from the 1970’s forward. Location Coughlin’s Pub, Main St. No cover charge - beverages on your own - light refreshments provided. Bring friends, photos, and memories. Contact Dr. Hall (linda.hall@fredonia.edu) or Dr. Sue Mac (susan.mcnamara@fredonia.edu)
• 5 PM Homecoming Reception, Williams Center. Celebrating the Classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, and 1984, recognition of Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award recipients. Williams Center (formerly known as the Campus Center). $15/person. Reservations recommended.
• 7 PM Student Pep Rally. Crowning of Homecoming Royalty, Steele Hall Fieldhouse. Free.
• 7 PM -8:30 PM Public Open Skate, Steele Hall Ice Rink. Admission: Adults $5, children $4, Fredonia students free with ID. Skate Rentals: $4 for all.
• 8 PM Student BonFYRE. Sponsored in part by the First Year Student Engagement Committee. Bonfire will be located behind Steele Hall in parking lot. Free.
• 8 PM Jazz Concert, featuring the Fredonia Jazz Orchestra and the Fredonia Jazz Sextet under conductor Dr. Nick Weiser. Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall. Free.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

• 9 AM Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game, University Turf
• 9:30 AM - Noon Scholars/Donors Brunch – Main Floor, Williams Center . By invitation only.
• 10 AM – 6 PM Art Gallery Exhibit — Tradition Interrupted explores the methods used by artists to conflate contemporary ideas with traditional art and craft, in a range of media, from rugs and quilts to metal and ceramic. Participating artists are: Anila Quayyum Agha, Faig Ahmed, Camille Eskell, Mounir Fatmi, Ana Gómez, Shirin Hosseinvaud, Dinh Q. Lȇ, Steven Young Lee, Jaydan Moore, Ramekon O’Arwisters, Jason Seife, and Masami Teraoka. The exhibition is organized by Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA. Location: The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center. Free.
• 10 AM – 11:30 AM Men’s Alumni Soccer Game, University Stadium. For more information, contact: Patrick.Gondek@fredonia.edu
• 11 AM Softball Alumni Game, Softball Field, ,sponsored by FSU Softball Team. For more information, contact: Anthony.Ciccarello@fredonia.edu
• 11 AM Campus Tour, Meet at Information Booth, Williams Center. Free.

• 11 AM   Health Professions Annual Alumni Panel. The following alums will discuss their careers and life in medical school: Elizabeth Gonzalez (4th year Touro), Christina Witters (2nd year LECOM), Trinity Tartaro (2nd year LECOM), Emilee Stenson (3rd year Jacobs School of Medicine), and Jake Traverse (2nd year Montana COM). Kelly Auditorium, Science Center. Free.

• Noon – 5 PM Bookstore is Open. University Commons (formerly known as Cranston Hall).

• Noon – 2 PM Community Open Swim, Steele Hall Natatorium. $3/person
• 12:30 PM Class of 1974 Buffet Luncheon, Horizon Room, lower level of Williams Center (formerly known as the Campus Center). $25/person. Reservations recommended. Class photo will be taken at this time.
• 1 PM Men's Soccer Game vs. Potsdam - University Stadium.
• 1 PM Women's Volleyball vs. Buffalo State - Dods Hall Gymnasium.

• 1 PM Communication Department: Homecoming Open House, 201 McEwen Hall (second floor). Celebrate Homecoming Weekend with the SUNY Fredonia Communication  Department as it presents its annual Commy Award.  Cookies and coffee will be served and alumni, faculty, staff and students are all encouraged to attend. In addition, alumni tours of the Communication Department and its facilities will also be offered before and after the event, upon request. For more information, contact Elmer Ploetz at ploetz@fredonia.edu or 716-984-7503. 

• 2 PM – 4 PM All Alumni Get Together (beer tent), Dods Grove. Food will be available for purchase.

• 2 PM – 4 PM Union Board of Governors 1977-1984 meetup - Stop by the UBG table at the beer tent 2-4pm on Saturday. Hosted by former execs Mora Killeen, Marjorie Maloney, Nancy Caffo, Debbie Cohen and Dave Plafker. Bring memorabilia if you still have it! Email Marjorie.Plaister@fredonia.edu if you plan to join them (optional), or to share a fun memory!
• 2 PM Dedication of Tree in Memory of Christopher Storer ’98. Memory Garden (located on Ring Road just past the double-tiered parking lot).
• 2 PM – 4 PM Public Open Skate, Steele Hall Ice Rink. Admission: Adults $5, children $4, Fredonia students free with ID. Skate Rentals: $4 for all.
• 3 PM - 4 PM Residence Life Reunion for all former Resident Assistants and Directors, The Blue Lounge, first floor Williams Center. Free.
• 4 PM Choral Showcase Concert, featuring the Chamber, College, and Camerata Choirs. Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall. Free.
• 4 PM – 6 PM Class of 1984 Reunion Reception, Alumni Residence Hall Main Lounge. $15/person. Cash beer and wine bar. For reservations: https://www.fredonia.edu/alumni Class photo will be taken at this time.
• 4 PM – 6 PM Sweetheart Soiree. Costello Room, Atrium Lobby of Marvel Theatre, Rockefeller Arts Center. One complimentary glass of champagne and cake for all who met their spouse or significant other. Reservations recommended. Free.
• 5:30 PM - Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony, Main Floor, Williams Center (formerly known as the Student Union and Campus Center). Reservations recommended. Contact Athletics@fredonia.edu for more information.
• 8 PM College Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Dr. Emily Schaad, King Concert Hall. Free.

Sunday, October 20, 2024

• Noon – 4 PM Gallery Exhibit — Tradition Interrupted explores the methods used by artists to conflate contemporary ideas with traditional art and craft, in a range of media, from rugs and quilts to metal and ceramic. Participating artists are: Anila Quayyum Agha, Faig Ahmed, Camille Eskell, Mounir Fatmi, Ana Gómez, Shirin Hosseinvaud, Dinh Q. Lȇ, Steven Young Lee, Jaydan Moore, Ramekon O’Arwisters, Jason Seife, and Masami Teraoka. The exhibition is organized by Bedford Gallery, Walnut Creek, CA. Location: The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center. Free.
• 7:30 PM – 9 PM Public Open Skate, Steele Hall Ice Rink. Admission: Adults $5, children $4, Fredonia students free with ID. Skate Rentals: $4 for all.