| 9:00
am–9:00 pm
Reunion Headquarters & Registration Center Open
Saint Joseph Hall, Main Lobby
Please note, registration will not be available at event sites;
you must go to the Registration Center. Even if you have pre-registered
for the weekend’s events, you must pick up your Reunion 2008
information packet at the Registration Center. Please register
for all Reunion 2008 events by May 23.
10:00–11:00 am
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Thelma P. Lally School of Education,
Carondelet Symposium
All alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend this special meeting
as the Association gives a year in review and inducts a newly elected
Board of Directors and Executive Committee.
You will have an opportunity to hear the latest initiatives and
great successes of the Alumni Association and find out who won the
2007–2008 Saint Rose Fund Reunion Class Challenge.*
*Categories include: Most dollars raised, best overall participation
and greatest percentage of supporters! Make your pledge at www.strose.edu/saintrosefund.
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Re-Orientation Guided Campus Tour*
Tours depart from Registration Center
Join Alumni Association members for a re-orientation and guided
tour of the Saint Rose campus. There have been many exciting improvements
since you’ve graduated–see how your alma mater has changed!
*Tours offered again at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm.
11:00 am–12:00 pm
Alumni Association Past Presidents’ Meeting
Thelma P. Lally School of Education, Room 134
A wonderful opportunity for past presidents of the Alumni Association
to meet and discuss happenings of the past, present and future.
12:00 pm
BBQ Lunch and Courtyard Festival
Campus Lawn, Under the Tent
Come one, come all. There will be fun for everyone at our good
old-fashioned family barbecue. Enjoy barbecued chicken, hotdogs,
hamburgers, veggie burgers and all of your favorite “fixins”.
There will be cold beer, soda, and lemonade to wash it all down.
We will feature face-painting and clowns, so don’t forget
the kids and grandkids; they’re half price! Bring your blankets
and frisbees, a good time is sure to be had by all!
Marketplace Vendors
Campus Lawn
What could be better than eating and shopping, all on campus? Enjoy
the terrific BBQ and then take a stroll through the variety of vendors.
There will be jewelry,
handbags, crafts and more, so bring the family, have some lunch
and peruse the merchandise!
12:30 pm
Class of 1943 Celebrates 65 years
Events & Athletics Center, Standish Dining Room 1
The Class of 1943 will commemorate 65 years at a private on-campus
lunch! Don’t miss this opportunity to reunite with friends
and classmates, and hear about the great happenings at Saint Rose.
1:00–3:00 pm
Albany Aqua Ducks
Tours Depart from Saint Joseph Hall
(Madison Avenue entrance)
Unique, educational and fun-filled tours of Albany’s historic
areas while on land, and a mariner’s view of the city’s
skyline, including the USS Slater and The Dutch Apple Cruise Ship.
Visit www.albanyaquaducks.com
for more information (tour departs at 1:00 pm).
Leisure Time
Enjoy a swim in the pool, have an afternoon workout in our fitness
center, visit the bookstore for your latest Saint Rose attire, or
just relax on the lawn.
4:30 pm
Class of 1948 Reunites
Events & Athletics Center, President’s Dining Room
Celebrate 60 years over dinner in the President’s Dining
Room! Plan to participate in a private campus tour at 3:00 pm (departs
from the Registration Center) and then
relax over dinner and conversation with friends.
6:00 pm
Reunion 2008 Cocktail Party
Events & Athletics Center, Atrium
(Western Avenue entrance)
Reconnect, reunite and reminisce with friends over
cocktails before your class dinner party. Beer and wine included
with your on-campus dinner registration!
|
Celebration
Dinners
Saturday, June 7, 7:30 pm
Events & Athletics Center, Main Dining Room (unless noted)
Join your class for a Reunion celebration dinner that is surely
not to be forgotten! Don’t miss this opportunity to reminisce
with friends and reconnect with classmates over a fantastic surf
and turf dinner! Enjoy a mixed green salad and warm dinner rolls,
followed by a main course that includes both a petit filet mignon
and pan-seared salmon served over wild rice with a four cheese
stuffed portabello mushroom. Coffee and assorted desserts will
follow. Beer and wine are “on the house” compliments
of The College of Saint Rose Alumni Association!
Back by popular demand! Dinner will be followed by live music
from the Capital Region’s favorite Irish folk band—Hair
of the Dog! Visit www.hair-of-the-dog.com
to read more about the band that’s captivating audiences
worldwide!
1953
Come share the memories and the stories, reconnect with classmates
you haven’t seen in years and celebrate with the new Golden
Roses.
1958—GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY
Events & Athletics Center, Standish Dining Rooms 1 & 2
Classmates are invited to a special dinner on campus! This is
a great time to connect with others celebrating their reunion
and show your pride and enthusiasm for your alma mater. It’s
great to be Golden Roses!
1963
It’s been 45 years! Start talking about special plans for
your 50th Reunion which is only 5 years away!
1968
Orchard Tavern, 68 North Manning Boulevard Celebrate your 40th
reunion and “catch up.” It’s time to celebrate!
1973
This will be an evening of great conversation and reacquainted
friendships just like it was 35 years ago!
1978
It’s been 30 years! Join classmates for an enjoyable evening
starting with dinner on campus. Don’t forget about Hair
of the Dog!
1983—SILVER ANNIVERSARY
Don’t miss this one! Be sure to come back to campus for
dinner and an evening filled with fun! All members of the Class
of 1983 will receive a gift compliments of the Alumni Association.
1988
Who didn’t love the ’80’s? Rekindle old friendships
and update each other on your new hairstyles (and what you’ve
been doing for the past 20 years).
1993
It’s been 15 years! A great opportunity to catch up at a
place you know so well! Come back to campus for great food, to
hear great music and dance the night away!
1998
Maginn Hall, 921 Madison Avenue
Has it really been 10 years? Pick up where you left off and meet
your class on campus to relive the good old days!
2003
Albany Pub Crawl begins at 4 pm
Five years ago you walked across the stage at the Empire State
Plaza where President Sullivan greeted you with your diploma!
Come to Reunion 2008 and celebrate the past 5 years!
REUNION 2008 PRESENTS
HAIR OF THE DOG!
9:30–11:00 pm
Events & Athletics Center, Main Dining Room
They have entertained thousands from Albany to Ireland. Come
and hear the Capital Region’s favorite Irish folk band—Hair
of the Dog! Their high energy sound and smooth harmonies have
made them America’s number one Irish folk band, and an international
success as well. Relive the good old days with a night that will
go down in history at Reunion 2008.
|
