Reunion 2024

6 am - 6 pm: Alfred University Fitness Center

10 am - 5 pm: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum Exhibition Jack Earl: Recent Acquisitions

11 am - 2 pm: Alfred University Gallery Hours – Turner Gallery

12 noon - 3 pm: Early Reunion Check-in – Fasano House

5 pm - 9 pm: Reunion Check-in – Powell Campus Center, 2nd Floor

6 pm: Saxon Circle Cocktails & Dinner – By invitation only

6 am - 6 pm: Alfred University Fitness Center

8:30 am - 3:30 pm: Most buildings on campus will be open.

9 am: Saxon Athletics Golf Classic - $125 pp – Wellsville Country Club (3006 Riverside Drive, Wellsville, NY 14895) – Check-in begins at 9 am. Shotgun start at 10 am.

9 am - 9 pm: Reunion Check-in – Powell Campus Center, 2nd Floor – Reunion guests should check-in before attending any on-campus Reunion events.

10 am - 5 pm: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum Exhibition Jack Earl: Recent Acquisitions

11 am: Campus Tour

11 am - 2 pm: Alfred University Gallery Hours – Turner Gallery

11 am: Sigma Chi Nu Bus departs campus for Barrelhouse 6 Distillery.

11 am: The Future of Engineering – Dr. Gabrielle Gaustad ’04, Alfred University’s Dean, Inamori School of Engineering, will talk about the future of engineering and the influence that Alfred University will have in the field going forward.

11 am - 4 pm: Day of Service Donation Drive – Sponsored by AU Alumni Council. AU’s Alumni Council is offering a Day of Service opportunity for our Reunion attendees, Alfred University employees and the Alfred community. Stop by to meet our current Alumni Council members and help our current students.
AU’s Food Pantry – Donate nonperishable food items. The Food Pantry is available to all AU students to help supplement their meal plans and monthly budgets. Healthy bodies lead to productive minds.
Cheryl’s Closet – Donate your gently used men’s and women’s professional clothing. The right outfit could be just what our students need to make their best first impression.
*Monetary donations can be made as well. Additional donation times are scheduled throughout the weekend.

12:00 noon: AU Cyclists arrive on campus at the King Alfred Statue

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Barrelhouse 6 Distillery Pre-game Party. Looking for something different to do? Start your weekend at Barrelhouse 6 Distillery, one of the premier start-up craft distilleries in the U.S., located in the beautiful Finger Lakes "Wine Country" Region of New York. B6D co-owners Kara Mackey '88, Sigma Chi Nu Sister, and Joe Sorrentino '83, Lambda Chi Alpha Brother, are excited to welcome you to the "pre-game party." Enjoy the festive atmosphere and the breathtaking views while you're sharing memories of your Sigma Chi Nu Sisterhood. Pay as you go event—feel free to take advantage of the safe and complimentary round trip ride. If you plan to utilize the bus, email the alumni office to reserve your seat: alumni@alfred.edu.

1 pm: AU Cyclists Lunch – AU cyclists only

1 pm: Campus Tours

2 pm - 3:30 pm: CREATE Center Open House – Erin Taylor, the Digital Fabrication Lab Specialist for the School of Engineering and the School of Art and Design, will be leading an open house of the newly renovated CREATE Center on the first floor of McMahon. This NYSCC space features a variety of new technologies with a focus on 3D printing.

2:30 pm - 3 pm: Virtual Cadaver Table Demonstration – See first-hand the state-of-the-art technology available to AU students. By performing virtual dissections, our students can better understand complex body structures.

3 pm: Tour the Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center at Maris Cuneo Park – GPS address is 5174 Lake Rd, Alfred Station, NY 14803.

3 pm: Sigma Chi Nu bus departs Hammondsport for Alfred.

4 pm - 5:30 pm: The Judson Leadership Center Networking & Mentoring – Celebrate the alumni of the Women’s Leadership Academy program and friends of the Women’s Leadership Center! Network with fellow Women’s Leadership Academy alumni, friends and supporters of the Center and discover ways you, too, can mentor current students. Refreshments will be provided.

5 pm: Sigma Chi Nu - Past Presidents Cocktail Party

6 pm - 8 pm: Special Friday Group Dinners – $36 pp
Sigma Chi Nu – Celebrating 100 years of Sisterhood
Alpha Kappa Omicron – Celebrating 80 years of Sisterhood
Delta Zeta – Celebrating 30 years of Sisterhood
Lambda Chi Alpha – Yearly gathering
Delta Sigma Phi – Yearly gathering
Kappa Psi Upsilon – Yearly gathering
Klan Alpine – First year for a group celebration. Welcome Back!
MBA Accounting Group

6 pm - 8:30 pm: All Alumni Welcome Back Dinner – $36 pp – This is not your average college meal plan from the past. Enjoy a variety of delicious meal options at your own pace on your schedule while reliving your dining hall days.

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm: Featured Alumni Entertainment – Terrance Bruce Plus Two - See Featured Highlights for event description.

8 pm: Fireside Chat – Looking for a quiet place to catch up? Enjoy one of our outdoor fire pits. Limited seating will be available. Feel free to bring your own chair or blanket.

9 pm: Klan Alpine Band Party – Here’s a “blast from your past.” Klan Alpine is resurrecting their epic band parties. Relive the sights and sounds that will take you back to Alfred in its glory days. You’ll hear everything from modern hits to classic rock. It’s a legendary KA band party you won't want to miss. All Reunion guests are welcome to attend. This event is sponsored by the Klan Alpine Fraternity brothers.

10 pm: Observatory Open – Clear skies only

8 am - 7 pm: Reunion Check-in – Powell Campus Center, 2nd Floor.

8 am - 10 am: Grab and Go Continental Breakfast

8:30 am: Loyal Donor and Alumni Awards Recognition Breakfast – By invitation only.

9:30 am: Class of 2004 BFA & MFA Brunch

10 am: Alpha Kappa Omicron Annual Meeting

10 am: Sigma Chi Nu Annual Meeting

10 am: Tour the Bromeley-Daggett Equestrian Center at Maris Cuneo Park – GPS address is 5174 Lake Rd, Alfred Station, NY 14803.

10 am - 4 pm: Makers on Main Art and Craft Show – A celebration of artists, crafters, growers, farmers, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, authors, students and entrepreneurs from our community, offering hands-on interactions for adults and children. Main St. Village Bandstand.

10 am - 5 pm: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum Exhibition Jack Earl: Recent Acquisitions

11 am – 12 noon: Reunion Alumni Featured Speakers – The Power of Mentorship – "Someone took an interest in me" is the overwhelming response we hear from alumni when they talk about their time as students. Alfred University's longstanding culture of mentorship continues to support student success, inspire careers, and create lifelong connections. Hear from some of AU's most popular mentors and those they mentored.

11 am - 2 pm: Alfred University Gallery Hours – Turner Gallery

12:15 pm: Alumni Procession

12:30 pm: Alumni Lunch – $18 pp

2:00 pm: Harder Hall "New Spaces Tour"

2 pm - 4 pm: Day of Service Donation Drive – Sponsored by AU Alumni Council – AU’s Alumni Council is offering a Day of Service opportunity for our Reunion attendees, Alfred University employees and the Alfred Community. Stop by to meet our current Alumni Council members and help our current students.
AU’s Food Pantry – Donate nonperishable food items. The Food Pantry is available to all AU students to help supplement their meal plans and monthly budgets. Healthy bodies lead to productive minds.
Cheryl’s Closet – Donate your gently used men’s and women’s professional clothing. The right outfit could be just what our students need to make their best first impression.
*Monetary donations can be made as well. A donation time is scheduled on Sunday morning as well.
OTC & Military Affairs Open House – Stop in to meet Andrew Burlin game, AU’s Military and Academic Coach. Learn how he continues to assist AU’s ROTC cadets and military students and hear his plans to expand the ROTC and military presence on the AU campus.

2 pm - 3:30 pm: CREATE Center Open House – Erin Taylor, the Digital Fabrication Lab Specialist for the School of Engineering and the School of Art and Design, will be leading an open house of the newly renovated CREATE Center on the first floor of McMahon. This NYSCC space features a variety of new technologies with a focus on 3D printing.

2:30 pm: Virtual Cadaver Table Demonstration – See first-hand the state-of-the-art technology available to AU students. By performing virtual dissections, our students can better understand complex body structures.

4 pm - 5:30 pm: Reunion Featured Alumni Presentations – "Bottoms Up" – Hear from some of the best in the business! Jeff Klossner '19, Kara Mackey '88 and Michael Douglass '64 will share their stories and their spirits with you. CHEERS!

5:15 pm: Married or Partnered AU Couples – Reconfirmation of Love

5:30 pm: President’s Cocktail Reception

6:30 pm: Saturday Night Dinners – $36 pp – AU’s Golden Saxons and the Class of 1974 will have individual venues. All others will gather in the Annex of the Joyce Walton Center. Feel free to sit with your honored year class or those from your special group.

8:00 pm: Alumni Dessert Reception/Nightly Entertainment

8:30 pm: Fireside Chat – Looking for a quiet place to catch up? Enjoy one of our outdoor fire pits. Limited seating will be available. Feel free to bring your own chair or blanket.

8 am - 9:30 am: Student Ambassador Farewell Breakfast – $15 pp – Your chance to really get to know those amazing students who helped you throughout the weekend. Spend some time chatting with these current students. They would love to hear about your experience and are anxious to share theirs with you.

8 am - 11 am: Day of Service Donation Drive – Sponsored by AU Alumni Council – The donation drive continues for those who couldn’t make it on Friday or Saturday. AU’s Alumni Council is offering a Day of Service opportunity for our Reunion attendees, Alfred University employees and the Alfred Community. Stop by to meet our current Alumni Council members and help our current students.
AU’s Food Pantry – Donate nonperishable food items. The Food Pantry is available to all AU students to help supplement their meal plans and monthly budgets. Healthy bodies lead to productive minds.
Cheryl’s Closet – Donate your gently used men’s and women’s professional clothing. The right outfit could be just what our students need to make their best first impression.
*Monetary donations can be made as well.

10 am - 5 pm: Alfred Ceramic Art Museum Exhibition Jack Earl: Recent Acquisitions

11 am - 2 pm: Alfred University Gallery Hours – Turner Gallery

11 am: Check-out