Many events and activities are planned for the Homecoming 2017, with something for everyone to enjoy. Lectures, alumni gatherings, cultural and athletic contests provide a variety of activities for the campus community and visiting alumni and friends.
Homecoming 2017 schedule
Oct. 19-22
Unless otherwise noted, reservations for events may be made online.
Tickets will be mailed for reservations received prior to Oct. 18. After this date, tickets may be picked up at the Alumni House, 286 Central Ave., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; on Friday, Oct. 20 from 1 until 8 p.m. at the Alumni House, and on Saturday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Williams Center.
Tickets for the Homecoming Excellence Gala Dinner, Hillman Opera Concert and performances of “Peter and the Starcatcher” are available in person at the Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center, by calling 716-673-3501 or online.
For more information about Homecoming, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 716-673-3553.
Thursday, Oct. 19
Celebration of the Life of Associate Professor Ann (Reynolds) Carden
6 p.m.
Memorial service sponsored by the Department of Communication
College Lodge, 8067 Rte. 380, Brocton, N.Y. All are welcome.
Friday, Oct. 20
A free shuttle bus will continuously circulate the parking lots and
campus for visitors’ convenience.
Freedonia Marxonia Exhibit,
“Broadway and the Marx Brothers”
7:30 a.m.-8 p.m.
Reed Library. Free.
Golden Alumni Breakfast
8:30 a.m.
Horizon Room, lower level of Williams Center (formerly known as
the Campus Center).
For all graduates of 1967 and before.
Reservations recommended.
$10/person
Bookstore Open
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
University Commons (formerly Cranston Dining Center)
Library Concert
Noon-2 p.m.
Performance by Fredonia students.
Reception in honor of Helen (Tinch) Williams, ’60, immediately following.
Concert. Free.
Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, 2005-2015 (Idiosyncratic
Amalgams and Disparate Composites) Exhibit
Noon-9 p.m.
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Free.
Registration and Ticket Pick Up
1-8 p.m.
Alumni House, 286 Central Ave.
Biology Department Keynote
Speaker
2 p.m.
Dr. Michael Marletta, '73
“Being a scientist (or thinking of becoming one) in a time of ‘alternative facts’”
Kelly Family Auditorium, Science Center
Free.
Fredonia 1891 Opera House Tour
2:30 p.m.
Village Hall, Fredonia
Free.
Biology Reception
3-4 p.m.
Science Center Atrium
Men’s Soccer
3 p.m.
University Stadium
Fredonia vs. SUNY New Paltz
Homecoming Excellence
Gala Dinner
5 p.m.
Williams Center.
Celebrating the classes of 1957, 1962 and 1967; recognition of the
Alumni Outstanding Achievement Award recipient, and Hillman
Opera 60th Anniversary.
Reservations recommended, seating is limited.
$50/person
Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, 2005-2015 Artist
Reception
7 p.m.
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Free.
Recreational Public Ice Skating
7-9 p.m.
Ice Arena, Steele Hall.
Nominal rental charge for skates.
Hillman Opera 60th Anniversary Alumni Concert
8 p.m.
King Concert Hall
Tickets: start at $20.
“Peter and the Starcatcher”
8 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
Tickets: $20/$25
1970s Reunion Jazz Ensemble Concert
8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall. Free
“Fredonia’s Got Talent”
8 p.m.
Student Talent Show
Indoor Track, Steele Hall.
Crowning of Homecoming King
and Queen.
Free.
Saturday, Oct. 21
A free shuttle bus will continuously circulate the parking lots and
campus for visitors’ convenience.
Registration and Ticket Pick Up
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Williams Center Information Booth
Coffee may be purchased at Starbucks and Tim Hortons.
Percussion Concert Rehearsal
8 a.m.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall.
Biology Alumni Breakfast
9-10:30 a.m.
Major Alice Conference Room, Science Center Room 321.
Free.
Ruterbusch 5K Run
9 a.m.
Meet at indoor track, Steele Hall.
For more information, please contact Track and Cross Country
Coach Tom Wilson via email.
Men’s Alumni Soccer Game
10 a.m.
University Stadium
2nd Fredonia Mini Maker Faire
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Williams Center and Science
Center
Co-sponsored by Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES.
For more information go online.
Reception Honoring, Greg, ’69 and Linda (Ferry) Prechtl, ‘71
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Steele Hall Lobby. Formal program at 12:15 p.m. in Dods Hall Lobby.
Free.
Campus Tour
11 a.m.
Meet at Information Booth, Williams Center.
Bookstore Open
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
University Commons
Fredonia Radio Systems Reception
11 a.m.
McEwen Hall.
Free.
Alumni Health Panel featuring Dr. Steven Gangloff, ’12; Dr. Natalie Swanson, ’02; Samantha Pajak, ’15; Kaitlyn Crossan, ’15, and Alexander Payne, ’14.
11 a.m.
Fenton Hall Room 105
Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, 2005-2015 (Idiosyncratic
Amalgams and Disparate Composites) Exhibit
Noon-6 p.m.
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Free
Freedonia Marxonia Exhibit,
“Broadway and the Marx Brothers”
Noon-8 p.m.
Reed Library
Free.
Class of 1967 Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Cranston Marché (second floor, University Commons)
Reservations recommended.
$20/person
Men’s Hockey Scrimmage
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Fredonia vs. SUNY Buffalo State
Men’s Soccer Game
1 p.m.
University Stadium
Fredonia vs SUNY Oneonta
Fredonia Radio Systems Panel Discussion
1 p.m.
McEwen Hall Rooms G24/G26
Alumni Picnic
2-4 p.m.
Dods Grove/Tent/DJ.
Nominal charge for food, beverages and beer. Please bring ID.
Fredonia Leadership Program
Reunion Reception
3-5 p.m.
For former students of Jim Sturm, Bob Mead-Colegrove and Mark
Suida
Leadership Classrooms (Williams Center Rooms S221-222)
Complimentary refreshments.
Cash wine/beer bar. Please make reservations.
Graduate Degree Alumni
Reception
3-4 p.m.
Global Student Lounge, Williams Center Room S226
Networking reception for all alumni from all Fredonia graduate degree
programs. Complimentary light refreshments.
Free.
Fredonia Percussion Celebration honoring Dr. Kay Stonefelt
4 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall.
Free. (Good Will Offering)
Honored Class Multi-Receptions
4 p.m.
Honoring all members of the classes of 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987,
1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012.
Tim Hortons in the Williams Center.
Includes light refreshments. Cash
wine/beer bar. $5/person
Class of 2007 10-Year Reunion Happy Hour
7 p.m.
Old Main Inn, Water Street.
Complimentary munchies.
Cash bar.
Recreational Public Ice Skating
7-9 p.m.
Ice Arena, Steele Hall.
Nominal rental charge for skates.
“Peter and the Starcatcher”
7:30 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
Tickets: $20/$25
Downtown Meetings
9 p.m.
Look for location assignments at Homecoming Registration Booth.
All honored classes (1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007 and 2012) will have opportunities to convene at designated establishments downtown.
A shuttle bus will be circulating between village hall, local hotels and the Williams Center.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Harvey Breverman: A Decade of Drawing, 2005-2015 (Idiosyncratic
Amalgams and Disparate Composites) Exhibit
Noon-4 p.m.
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Free.
Freedonia Marxonia Exhibit,
“Broadway and the Marx Brothers”
Noon-1 a.m. (Monday)
Reed Library
Free
“Peter and the Starcatcher”
2 p.m.
Marvel Theatre
Tickets: $20/$25
Locations and times may be subject to change. Changes will be
posted at the Alumni House and the Williams Center throughout
the weekend, and online.
