| All-Weekend Long Jackson's Garden |
Pendulum Labyrinth Installation is a site-specific installation created by Union Alumni D. Shayne Aldrich ’98 and Tina Tacorian ’03. This beautiful, walk-able sculpture was inspired by the movement of a pendulum, and refers to the passage of time. Its faceted perimeter echoes the deeply symbolic architecture of the Nott Memorial. |
| All-Day Various Campus Locations |
Visit-a-Class Come and see Union’s professors in action! Sit in on a class. For a full schedule, click here or visit the Welcome Center located in Reamer Campus Center. |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM Burns Arts Atrium/Arts Building |
Burns Arts Atrium Exhibit: Knackers Yard A recent installation by Anthony Cafritz. |
| 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM College Park Hall |
Ramee Circle Society Presentation: "Minerva Fellows Spanning the Globe" Tom McEvoy, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Minerva Programs, will speak about eight recent graduates, now volunteering throughout the world, who will return to Union after eight months of service to engage with the campus community to tell their personal stories. By invitation only |
| 10:00 AM - 3 PM Admissions, Grant Hall |
Campus Walking Tours with Student Gatekeepers Whether you have a perspective student or you just haven't seen the campus in a while, please join one of Union's Knowledgeable Gatekeepers for a tour of campus. Walking tours meet at the Admissions Office and will leave each hour on the hour. Each tour takes approximately one hour. Interviews will be held from 9 AM - 3 PM and can be arranged by appointment only. Please call the Admissions office at 518.388.6112 to schedule an appointment. |
| 10:30 AM - 6:00 PM Mandeville Gallery/Nott Memorial |
Mandeville Gallery Exhibit: Parabolas Mexicanas The exhibit includes: paintings, drawings and prints by Bernardo Gonzalez and Francisco Verastegui, two contemporary artists from Mexico. Please visit the Gallery website for more information and to see images of each artist’s work: http://www.union.edu/gallery. |
| 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM RCC Atrium |
Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration |
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM College Park Hall |
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| 1:30 PM Old Chapel Traffic Circle |
Trolley Tours of Downtown Schenectady Tour historic Downtown Schenectady with members of the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation. Travel through Little Italy, see historic City Hall, walk the unique Jay Street pedestrian mall and visit the city’s oldest theater, Proctor’s. Transportation will be provided and will depart from the Old Chapel Circle. Space is limited, please reserve your seat at the Welcome Center, Reamer Campus Center |
| 2:00 PM Old Chapel Traffic Circle |
Guided Tour of Proctor's Theatre Enjoy a guided tour of historic Proctor’s Theatre and get an inside glimpse of this world-class arts and entertainment center in the heart of downtown Schenectady. Transportation will be provided and will depart from the Old Chapel Circle. Space is limited. Please reserve your free tickets at the Welcome Center, Reamer Campus Center. |
| 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM RCC Auditorium |
Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholars Lecture Welcomes Dr. William Wulf Dr.  Wulf, a researcher and entrepreneur of computer science, was President of the National Academy of Engineering, the engineering arm of the National Academy of Sciences and the nation’s pre-eminent organization of innovators. In that time, his reputation among his fellow engineers has only grown. Join us for a lecture entitled, "Improving the US’s Innovation Ecology" There is an ecology of interacting laws, regulations and institutions that are intended to support innovation - a traditional strength of the U.S. Unfortunately, the current elements of that ecology were designed a long time ago for the technologies that existed at that time and are not well suited to the technologies of today and tomorrow. This talk explores the nature of the problem and some possible solutions.
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| 2:30 - 3:30 PM Tour meets in the Olin Rotunda |
Greek Life Tour with Timothy Dunn, Directory of Fraternity & Sorority Life Enjoy a taste of Greek life on a walking tour with Timothy Dunn, Director of Fraternity & Sorority Life at Union College. This is your opportunity to meet the Director, as well as current students from various houses for a tour and question/answer opportunities about Greek life at Union College. Both Alumni and parents will find this tour enjoyable. Tour will meet in the Olin Rotunda. |
| 3:00 PM Nott Memorial |
Historical Tour of the Nott Memorial Approximately 40 minutes long, this tour will introduce visitors to Joseph Ramee, Eliphalet Nott, Edward Tuckerman Potter, and others who helped create the stunning and idiosyncratic Nott Memorial. Building materials, design symbolism, and function during its 125+ year history will be discussed. |
| 3:30 PM Old Chapel Traffic Circle |
Trolley Tours of Downtown Schenectady Tour historic Downtown Schenectady with members of the Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation. Travel through Little Italy, see historic City Hall, walk the unique Jay Street pedestrian mall and visit the city’s oldest theater, Proctor’s. Transportation will be provided and will depart from the Old Chapel Circle. Space is limited, please reserve your seat at the Welcome Center, Reamer Campus Center |
| 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Breazzano House |
 Minerva Pumpkin Carving ChampionshipJoin us for cider & donuts and an evening of friendly competition between the Minerva’s! A committee of judges, representing a cross-section of the campus community, will choose a semi-finalist winner from each Minerva. These pumpkins will move on to judging at the Pre-Game Tailgate Picnic where they will compete to win an exciting grand prize! |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM RCC Auditorium |
UNITAS Alumni Career Panel |
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Nott Memorial |
President's Welcome Reception Families of current students are invited to join President Stephen Ainlay, and our Faculty and Administration of the College for a "Welcome to Campus." Professor Kristin Fox, Director of Undergraduate Research, will also be highlighting student scholarly & creative activitiy. More than 100 students spent the summer of 2008 working with faculty mentors from across the College. Come view poster presentations on a variety of these summer projects and engage in conversation with student researchers. Welcome reception features hor d’oeuvres & cash bar. |
| 5:30 PM College Park Hall Ballroom |
 Volunteer Appreciation DinnerUnion will recognize and honor alumni volunteers who have graciously given their time and talent to forge a stronger Union. By invitation only |
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6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
Crew Family Reception Join Alumni of Crew to a "dutch treat" reception & gathering on the banks of the Mohawk river to reconnect at the Waters Edge Lighthouse Restaurant. For further information in regard to weekend crew events, contact Tom White or by phone at 518.388.6483 |
| 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM The Union Inn, 517 Union Street |
Men's Lacrosse Reception Join Men's Lacrosse Alumni & Friends at The Union Inn, for a casual reunion gathering in preparation for the alumni game on Saturday! |
| 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Abbe Hall |
Phi Delta Theta 125th Anniversary Reception Please join the brothers of Phi Delta Theta for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres celebrating 125 years! For more information please contact Manuel Pardo`10 at pardom@union.edu |
| 7:00 PM Frank Messa Rink at Achilles Center |
Women's Hockey vs. Wayne State Please Note: Tickets for hockey games are $3 (all seats). Please call Kathee Natole, Athletic Ticket Manager, at (518) 388-6020 to purchase tickets in advance by credit card. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Alumni Gym, and Game Day Saturdays, 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| 8:00 PM RCC Auditorium |
Campus Movie |
| 9:30 PM - 12:30 AM The Rathskeller |
Late Night at the Rathskeller! Come listen to the country rock sounds of the "Sidewinders" live at the Rathskeller! Enjoy late night foods and entertainment at your favorite late night campus hang out. |
| 10:00 PM RCC Auditorium |
Campus Movie: "The Dark Knight" |
Garnet Guard Luncheon