Union College Homecoming and Family Weekend - Saturday, October 18, 2008

Saturday, October 18

All-Weekend Long Jackson's Garden	Pendulum Labyrinth Installation 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.

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM RCC Atrium	Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration

8:15 AM - 9:00 AM RCC Auditorium	Alumni Council New Member Orientation Continental breakfast available from 8 - 10 AM

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM RCC Auditorium	Alumni Council Meeting

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Burns Arts Atrium/Arts Building	Burns Arts Atrium Exhibit: Knackers Yard A recent installation by Anthony Cafritz.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Olin Rotunda	Parents' Open House Please join fellow parents at the Parents Open House! Deans and other administrators will be available to meet and answer general questions. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet the people who work with your students.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM Frank Bailey Field	Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game Join us as even year men's lacrosse alumni will take on odd-year men's lacrosse alumni! It doesn't matter how long its been since you've played; join former teammates and fellow lacrosse alumni for a morning game!

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Grant Hall	Admissions Open House Learn more about the college admissions process, inquire about Union's Alumni Admissions Volunteer Program, or just stop by and check out the recently renovated Grant Hall, enjoy some refreshments and relax by the fire. Interviews are available by appointment only at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, & Noon. Please call our office at 518.388.6112 to schedule an appointment.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Nott Memorial	Working on the Cutting Edge; Technology, Art & Medicine Join us to listen to guest speaker, Dr. Barry DiBernardo`80, a leading practitioner of laser and light based techniques in cosmetic surgery. Dr. DiBernardo is also an award winning photographer who keeps his eyes open to advances using technology and art in his plastic surgery practice. Dr. DiBernardo is parent of Cristi DiBernardo, Class of 2011

10:00 AM 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

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.

10:45 AM - 11:30 AM Olin Auditorium	Experiential Education Panel Discussion: What's in it for U? Internships are a valuable part of the Union experience, and an essential step in the career search process. Students and faculty will share stories of successful internships and how to search for one.

11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Reamer Campus Center	Campus Hay Rides Tour the campus during fall foliage on a festive horse drawn carriage ride, meets in front of the Campus Center All Day

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Tour meets in the Olin Rotunda	Greek Life Tour with Timothy Dunn, Director 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.

11:00 AM 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 at 11AM, 12PM, and 1PM. Each tour takes approximately one hour. Interviews are available by appointment only at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, & Noon. Please call our office at 518.388.6112 to schedule an appointment.

11:30 AM - 2:00 PM Alexander Field	Pre-Game Tailgate Picnic Come and enjoy the fun of an authentic tailgate picnic! This is an opportunity to meet, greet and chat with friends before the football game on Frank Bailey Field. There will be a tailgate BBQ located under the tent on Alexander Field where you can feast on burgers, hotdogs, BBQ chicken, salads, chips, watermelon, desserts and more, all for one admission price! Join us for an afternoon of fun right on the picnic grounds! Kids of all ages are welcome to enjoy face painting, bouncy-bounce, games, music and more. Don’t miss out on the excitement!

11:00 AM Schaffer Library	Schaffer Library Tours Meets at the main lobby information desk, Schaffer Library

11:30 AM 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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Upperclass	Alumni Council Lunch for all Alumni Council Members attending the Alumni Council meeting, RSVP required.

12:00 PM Schaffer Library	Schaffer Library Tours Meets at the main lobby information desk, Schaffer Library

12:00 PM Grant Hall	Student Walking Tours Meets Hourly at Admissions, Grant Hall

1:00 PM Grant Hall	Student Walking Tours Meets hourly at Admissions, Grant Hall

1:00 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. Please reserve your tickets at the Welcome Center, Reamer Campus Center

1:00 PM Frank Bailey Field	Union Football vs. St. Lawrence Come and cheer for the Union College football team as they take on St Lawrence! Halftime will include the presentation of the Stephen P. Brown Memorial Trophy. Please Note: Tickets for the football game are $8 - bleacher seats, $5 - general admission and $3 Children (12 years & under). Tickets may be purchased in advance by credit card. Please call Kathee Natole, Athletic Ticket Manager at (518) 388-6020. Tickets may be purchased on game-day beginning at noon at the Main Ticket Window of the Grandstand and the Northeast Ticket Window (near Achilles Rink).

2:00 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.

4:00 PM College Park Hall Field	Union Men's Soccer vs. Skidmore College Following the game, join both the men's & women's soccer alumni for a meet & greet!

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Nott Memorial	Dean's List Reception By invitation only.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Hale House	Legacy Reception Prospective student legacies and their families are invited to join alumni, current legacies, and their families for an informal reception.

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Upperclass Dining Hall	Harvest Dinner Join alumni, parents and guests for a Harvest dinner celebration in Upperclass Dining Hall. Please Note: Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Kosher meals are available upon request. Dinner will be served until 7:30 PM.

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM College Park Hall	UNITAS Multicultural Reception & Dinner: Bridging the Past and Embracing the Future Honoring six Alumni who were strong student leaders on campus and who have become professionals making significant contributions to our global society. Honorees include: Emma Ester Bendana`04, Estelle Cook-Sampson`74, Joan Gould`76, Robert Holland`62, Bac X Nguyen`94, and Roberto Rodriguez`98. Pre-registration is required.

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM College Park Hall	Phi Delta Theta 125th Anniversary Dinner The brothers of Phi Delta Theta gather for a dinner celebration and reunion in recognition of their 125th Anniversary. Do not miss this opportunity to reconnect with fraternity brothers new and old to celebrate this milestone. For information and to RSVP, please contact Manuel Pardo`10 pardom@union.edu

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM The Boathouse, North College Street	Crew Reception & Dinner Come reminiscence with fellow alumni of crew for a reunion gathering and dinner down by the river at the boathouse! For further information in regard to weekend crew events, or to RSVP to attend dinner, please contact Tom White or by phone at 518.388.6483

8:00 PM RCC Auditorium	Campus Movie

8:00 PM - 9:30 PM F.W. Olin Center	Olin Observatory Open House & Starlab Program 1: Enjoy the star-studded night sky using Union's 20-inch, remote-controlled telescope. Program 2: Starlab Planetarium: Learn about the night sky in Union College’s Portable Starlab planetarium, donated by Jane Sadler `73. The Starlab will be set up in the lobby of the F.W. Olin Center. Space is limited for both programs. Please reserve your free tickets for both programs at registration, located in Reamer Campus Center.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Memorial Chapel	Student Activities' Concert featuring: "Naturally 7" It has been said by many that words can’t even describe them. They opened for Michael Bublé on his European tour and are now on his American tour. They are 7 of the most amazing vocalists you will ever hear…and you won’t believe your ears when you hear them harmonize and create an entire musical experience, with their voices as their only instruments. You’ll think they’re playing a trick on you. You’ll think that they have to have a drum set or a bass in the back! But they don’t. No tricks. Trust us, you don’t want to miss this! And best of all, it’s FREE! 8:00 p.m. Memorial Chapel. Be there. Bring the whole family. Bring your friends. Because you’ll need someone to pick up your jaw. http://www.myspace.com/naturally7

9:00 PM - 12:00 AM Katie O'Byrnes	Young Alumni Celebration: Classes of 2004 - 2009! Join fellow young alumni at local hot spot, Katie O’Byrnes, for Union's private party! Join us for give- a -ways, favorite bar foods, and drink specials. Come mingle and dance to the sounds of "Off the Chain", featuring Joe Bodden. $5 admission at the door will be your support to the Union Fund. This is a great way to catch up with your Union friends, support your alma mater, and celebrate the tradition of giving! Campus shuttle service available to and from this event.

10:00 PM RCC Auditorium	Campus Movie: "The Dark Knight"

11:00 PM - 3:00 AM Old Chapel	Alpha Phi Alpha Dance Party

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