Friday, May 31, 2013

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Welcome Center & Registration
Pick up your registration materials and full schedule of events. Staff will be available to answer your questions.
Reamer Campus Center Atrium

8:30 AM
Garnet Blades 11th Annual Golf Tournament
Visit www.unionathletics.com to register and for more information.
Stadium Golf, 333 Jackson Avenue

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Admissions Open House
Stop by to chat with an admission dean or take a student-led campus tour. Tours depart from this location at 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM.
Grant Hall

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Class Costume Pick up
Pre-ordered parade costumes will be available for pickup. Quantities and sizes for walk-in pickups are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reamer Campus Center, Room 410

10:00 - 11:00 AM
Tour of the Campus Gardens
The campus grounds have more than eight acres of gardens. Visit the new, old and well-known on this walking tour beginning at Octopus's Garden (our organic community garden), with a stop at Mrs. Perkins’ Garden. Tour ends in Jackson's Garden.
Meet at Octopus's Garden (located between McKean and Wells houses).

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Mini Free Library
Join Alpha Delta Lambda and Alpha Delta Phi in building and painting a mini free library! These libraries will be set up in the Schenectady Community - in parks and coffeehouses - to build a connection between Union and Schenectady through an intellectual exchange. Feel free to drop by and suggest books for our book list! Contact cheev@garnet.union.edu for more information.
Courtyard between Olin Building and Reamer Campus Center

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Garnet Guard and 50th ReUnion Class Luncheon
Alumni from 1938 to the 50th ReUnion Class of 1963 are welcome to attend. Keynote speaker Professor Andrew Morris on "Features of the Kelly Adirondack Center."
College Park Hall Ballroom

1:00 - 3:00 PM
Chemistry Department Alumni Advisory Committee Lunch & Meeting
All are welcome for lunch. The CDAAC meeting, beginning at 2:00 p.m., will be a closed meeting.
Messa House

1:00 - 3:00 PM
International Craft Sale
Minerva Fellow Shalini Singaravelu ’12 recently returned from a one-year volunteer placement with the Gift of Hope in Durban, South Africa. This weekend she will be selling unique handcrafted items from Africa to support Project STAR at South Africa’s Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust, a holistic program for children living with HIV/AIDS. The total purchase price of all items will go directly to Project STAR. The Gift of Hope was founded by Lauren Cohen '78. Cash or checks only. To learn more, visit http://www.friendsofmccord.org/giftofhope.
Chester Arthur Courtyard

1:30 - 2:45 PM
Classroom Super Session with Union College Faculty
The You are Union Campaign designated $40 million for faculty support, allowing the College to attract and retain first-rate professors and scholars. Join us for an afternoon of classroom style lectures from Union College Faculty Members. Dr. Roger W. Hoerl, the Donald C. Brate ’45-Stanley G. Peschel ’52 Assistant Professor of Statistics, Implications of the "Big Data" Explosion. Dr. Peter Bedford, Director of Religious Studies Program and the John and Jane Wold Professor of Religious Studies, Implications of the "Big Data" Explosion. Dr. Kristin Fox, Director of Undergraduate Research and Associate Professor of Chemistry, Changing Water to Wine and the Role of Undergraduate Research at Union.
College Park Hall, M102A

1:45 - 3:30 PM
Minerva's Foot Race
Calling all runners and walkers! Choose a 1-mile (2:00 PM) or 5K (2:20 PM) race. Prizes are awarded in several categories. No pre-registration required.
Alexander Lane, Steps of Alumni Gym

2:00 - 4:00 PM
Class of 1953 Hospitality Room
Holiday Inn Room 443, 100 Nott Terrace

2:00 PM
Tour of Historic Union
Join the Tour of Historic Union, developed to make members of the Union community, including alumni, and the outside community more aware of the importance of the Union campus as the first campus developed with a comprehensive plan. The tour will visit each building that sits on a location envisioned in Joseph-Jacques Ramée’s plan, including the six buildings Ramée himself designed. No reservations needed. Meet at Grant Hall.

2:30 - 3:30 PM
Historic and Economic Development Tour of Downtown Schenectady
Tour recent developments in historic downtown Schenectady. Stops include a mini-tour of the Stockade District, 400 Arts & Entertainment Block, Jay Street Pedestrian Marketplace and City Center.  Transportation will be provided, departing from the Old Chapel Traffic Circle.  Please reserve your free tickets at the Welcome Center in the Reamer Campus Center.  1hr, 30 min

3:00 - 3:45 PM
An Intimate Afternoon with Dancers
Dance students host an open studio presentation of their creative work. Several new pieces will be performed as students share their knowledge and enthusiasm about choreography.
Visual Arts Building, Dance Studio

3:00 - 4:30 PM
Chemistry Alumni Career Panel and Reception
All are welcome to attend.
Messa House

3:00 - 4:30 PM
Women in Business
The Economics Club hosts this reception for Women in Business. The discussion will focus on the struggles and successes of women who have pursued careers in economics and business. Refreshments will be served.  RSVP to vazzanc2@garnet.union.edu
Beuth House

3:00 - 5:00 PM
Engineering Poster Session and Alumni Awards Ceremony
See a selection of student projects, demonstrations and posters. The alumni awards ceremony honoring engineering alumni begins at 3:30 pm. Meet classmates and professors and tour engineering labs and classrooms. Reception immediately following.
Peter Irving Wold Center Atrium

3:30 - 5:00 PM
Geology Department ReUnion Reception
Tour of the F.W. Olin Center, learn about student and faculty research and chat with seniors and faculty.
F.W. Olin Center, Room 310

4:00 - 5:00 PM
LGBTQ and Allies Reception and Lavender Ceremony
Join us for a casual gathering and Lavender Ceremony for LGBTQ students and Allies who are graduating to recognize their achievements and contributions to the Union community. Reception sponsored by Alumni Relations.
Reamer Campus Center, Strauss Unity Lounge

4:00 - 5:00 PM
Class of 1963 50th Medallion Ceremony and Induction into the Garnet Guard
Nott Memorial

4:00 - 6:00 PM
Inaugural Women's Tea
Alumnae and friends are invited to renew friendships, celebrate milestones, share experiences and foster new relationships.
Abbe Hall Alumni House

4:30 - 6:00 PM
Chemistry Club Ice Cream Social
All are welcome to come and enjoy ice cream made fresh by chemistry students.
Reamer Campus Center, Back Patio

4:30 - 6:00 PM
ODK Social 
The Union College Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa - the National Leadership Honor Society - will be hosting our first annual ODK Social to foster relations between Union Leaders past, present, and future. RSVPs are required to: union.odk@gmail.com. By invitation only.
Beuth House

5:00 PM
Lippman Hall Office Dedication 
The Department of Political Science will honor the memory of Administrative Assistant Tonya Martinez-Hilton, known for her energy, warmth and optimism. The reception is open to all faculty, staff and alumni. A brief ceremony celebrating Martinez-Hilton’s life, work and love for Union will take place at 5:30 p.m.
Lippman Hall, Room 117

5:00 - 6:00 PM
Greek Awards
Memorial Chapel

5:00 - 6:00 PM
Class of 1963 50th ReUnion Reception
President Stephen C. Ainlay, Ph.D. and Judith Gardner Ainlay host a cocktail party for classmates in celebration of their 50th ReUnion.
President’s House

5:00 - 7:00 PM
Lobster Clambake 
Enjoy a traditional lobster clambake with all the fixings, plus chicken and a children's buffet.
Reamer Campus Center, Upper Class Dining Hall

6:00 - 7:00 PM
Greek Awards Reception
Tent on Library Plaza

6:00 - 8:00 PM
Class of 1953 ReUnion Dinner
Join your classmates for a special 60th ReUnion dinner. Pre-registration appreciated.
Stockade Inn

6:00 - 8:00 PM
Class of 1958 ReUnion Dinner  
Join your classmates for a special 55th ReUnion dinner. Dinner is pay-as-you-go and pre-registration appreciated but not required.
Top's American Grill & Bakery, 351 Duanesburg Road, Schenectady, 12306

6:00 - 8:00 PM
Class of 1963 50th ReUnion Dinner
Hale House (*Note location change)

6:00 PM
Zakuro-Daiko
The Union College Japanese Drumming Ensemble performs in celebration of spring. A child-friendly event.
Taylor Music Center, Emerson Auditorium

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Multicultural ReUnion Reception
This gathering will highlight the advancement of multiculturalism on campus. Join us as we recognize the committed efforts of individuals and organizations that have helped develop diversity within our community. We invite alumni, students, faculty and administrators to celebrate this rewarding progress.
Breazzano House

6:30 - 8:30 PM
Garnet Guard Hospitality Gathering
Members of the Garnet Guard gather for a casual dessert reception.
Abbe Hall, Alumni House 1128 Lenox road (at the corner of Union Avenue)

7:00 - 8:30 PM
Shabbat Dinner
Shabbat shalom! Jewish students and fellow alumni experience the sweetness of Shabbat with gourmet food, spirited singing, friendly schmoozing and inspired ideas. Join us with your family and friends. Contact Chabad advisor Laiky Rubin for more information: rubinl@union.edu.
Rohr Jewish Student Center, 225 Seward Place

7:00 - 10:00 PM
Class of 1988 25th ReUnion Reception
Join classmates to kick-off our 25th ReUnion. Listen to the sounds of the `80's and reminisce about our time at Union.
Rathskellar

7:00 - 10:00 PM
Class of 1973 Reception
Wold Center Atrium

7:30 PM
Gorey Stories
The Theatre and Dance Department will present “Gorey Stories,” an evening of weird characters and humorous, horrid happenings drawn from the best of Edward Gorey’s illustrated works. This unique, odd and engaging evening is one you will not easily forget! Filled with musical sketches based on the stories of Edward Gorey, adapted by Stephen Currens with music by Davis Aldrich. Contact the Box Office for tickets, (518) 388-6545.
Yulman Theatre

8:00 PM
Campus Movie TBA
Reamer Campus Center Auditorium

8:00 - 10:00 PM Class Welcome Receptions 
Class of 1953, Hospitality Room 443, Holiday Inn, 100 Nott Terrace

Class of 1958, Abbe Hall (*Note location change)

Class of 1963, Hospitality Room 243, Holiday Inn, 100 Nott Terrace

Class of 1968, Parker Inn, 434 State Street

Class of 1978, Stockade Inn, 1 North Church Street

Class of 1983, Van Dyck Lounge, 2nd Floor, 237 Union Street

Class of 1993, Stockade Inn, 1 North Church Street

Class of 1998, Bier Abbey, 613 Union Street

8:00 - 11:00 PM Class Welcome Receptions 
Class of 2003, Van Dyck Lounge, Patio, 237 Union Street

9:00 - 11:00 PM Class Welcome Receptions
Class of 2008, Bombers Burrito Bar, 447 State Street

Class of 2012, Union Inn, 517 Union Street