Alumni Reunion 2015 sponsors

Thanks to Our Reunion Sponsors
Golf Tournament Sponsor
Putting Contest Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Red and White Sponsor
PROforma • Deborah Bogan ’76
Golf Hole Sponsors
Auxiliary Services Corportation • The Boys of Shea Hall 1970
The College Store • Cortland College Foundation, Inc.
The Cortland Fund • Kenn Pease Signs & Graphic Design
PROforma • SUNY Cortland Alumni Association, Inc.
SUNY Cortland Athletics • WXHC Oldies 101.5
Golf Prize Table Donors
281 Bowl • Rili Bubble & Tea
Alumni Engagement
Brockway Hall, Room 207, P.O. Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045 - 0900
RedDragonNetwork.org/reunion • 607-753-2516 • alumni@cortland.edu
Welcome Back!
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Congratulations on your Reunion at SUNY Cortland! We are so glad to have you
back on campus for the biggest alumni event of the year! We hope you will tour the
campus to see all that has changed and how the best has remained the same. You
are sure to reconnect with long time friends and make a few new ones along the way.
We thank you for returning and say, enthusastically, welcome home!
Have questions? Need help?
Check-in will be available in Corey Union, Room 209 from 1-9 p.m. on Friday and
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday. Be sure to stop by if you have a question and our friendly
staff will be available to assist you.
RedDragonNetwork.org/reunion
all your Reunion needs in one place!
event schedule • attendance list • lost lists • in memoriam
Be a Social Butterfly!
We encourage you to post, tweet and share throughout the weekend!
#CortlandReunion
Students and Alumni
@cortlandalumni #CortlandReunion
/sunycortlandalumni
/sunycortlandalumni
Send your photos to Alumni Engagement at alumni@cortland.edu.
General Information
Attire
Casual attire is suggested for all events. Sundresses and polo shirts/slacks are
commonly worn at Parks Alumni House events.
Construction
Please pardon our mess. The campus is currently upgrading our electical
infrastructure. Please be careful navigating around the large trenches that are part of
this process.
Parking
Alumni may park in any campus lot during Reunion. If you must park, even for a
short time, in a no parking zone, contact the Parking Department at 607-753-4123 for
permission.
Student Life Center
To gain complimentary access to the Student Life Center, show your nametag or the
access form that was emailed to you to the desk attendant.
SUNY Cortland
Enrollment Numbers
• 6,958 students (6,317 undergraduate, 641 graduate)
• 17:1 student to faculty ratio
• Most popular majors: exercise science, physical
education, sport management, childhood education
and communication studies
Academic Opportunity
• 67 undergraduate majors
• 30 graduate majors and four certificates of advanced study
• Nearly 80 percent of students pursue experiential learning through internships,
research and service
• 27 study abroad partnerships on six continents, plus 600 programs available through
other SUNY institutions
• 70 percent, six-year graduation rate — highest of any comprehensive college in the
SUNY system
Spectacular Student Life
• From rock climbing to yoga to virtual golf, students do it all in a new Student Life
Center, which opened in 2015 and houses three and a half acres of recreation and fitness
opportunities
• Approximately 75 student clubs and close to 60 intramural leagues — from campus
radio in VanHoesen Hall to broomball on the ice rink in Alumni Arena
• An active Greek system made up of 14 social and academic fraternities and sororities
Athletic Excellence
• Four more national championships in 2015: the College’s first in baseball and women’s
lacrosse and two individual titles (Joe Giaramita in wrestling and Maddie Scozzie in
gymnastics)
• Alumni won them too: Nate Leaman ’97 (Providence College) in Division I men’s
hockey and Bill Tierney ’73 (University of Denver) in Division I men’s lacrosse
• One of only five Division III programs nationally — out of approximately 450 — to
place in the top 25 of every NCAA Directors’ Cup standings
• Winners of 25 team national championships and 100 individual titles overall
State-of-the-Art Facilities
• Nearly $150 million in new construction and
renovation since 2011
• Besides the brand-new Student Life Center, recent
major projects include Bowers Hall, home to the
sciences, and Dowd Fine Arts Center, host to many
creative programs
• A $43 million expansion of Bowers updated
classrooms and laboratories and created a high-tech
planetarium; Dowd’s renovation included construction
of a new theater and art gallery
Tops in Teacher Education
• Home to the largest certified teacher education program in New York state and one
of the largest accredited teacher education programs on the East Coast
• The largest regional hub for New York state’s Master Teacher program, a professional
development program focusing on science, technology, engineering and mathematics
(STEM) disciplines
Check Out These Reunion Offerings
“Alumni in Print” Fair
Friday, July 10, 1 – 9 p.m., Corey Union Lobby
Saturday, July 11, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Corey Union Lobby
Published alumni authors will be available to discuss and sign their books. Books will also
be available for purchase.
Alumni Authors:
Barbara Ehrentreu ’65
Robert Leahy ’69
Sheila Myers ’85
Classes Without Quizzes
Saturday, July 11, Corey Union
Alumni and SUNY Cortland faculty/staff have offered one-hour sessions in Corey Union,
without the stress of a final exam. You are sure to walk away with new knowledge in a
familiar setting - a classroom at SUNY Cortland! The Alumni Association thanks our alumni
and staff for offering the courses below.
10 a.m., History of SUNY Cortland: Past, Present and Future, Room 303
Gordon C. Valentine ’68, M ’70, Past President, Alumni Association Board of Directors
This course will discuss the history of the SUNY Cortland campus, what is going on today
and what to look forward to in the future.
10 a.m., Homefront Memories of WWII, Room 305
Cynthia Banas ’50
Can you believe that it has been 70 years since the war ended? Cynthia will facilitate a
group session where all will be invited to share memories of these special years. Younger
alumni studying history or science of memory may find this gathering of interest.
11 a.m., Internet Security Tips, Room 204
Michelle Cryan, Web Communications Manager, SUNY Cortland
The Internet can be a scary place. Viruses, hackers and identity thieves could be lurking
behind every link. Learn simple and easy ways to protect yourselves from these dangers.
We’ll cover: creating strong (but easy-to-remember) passwords, buying smart online, spam,
viruses, Facebook privacy and geo-tagging.
11 a.m., An Overview of Genetic Medicine:
What’s Happeneing and What’s Coming, Room 208
Joseph D. McInerney ’70, Executive Vice President,
American Society of Human Genetics
This course offers the current capabilities and limitations of genetic and genomic-based
medicine.
11 a.m., SUNY Cortland’s International Programs, Room 303
Gonda Gebhardt M ’13, Assistant Director, International Programs Office
Learn more about SUNY Cortland’s international initiatives and study abroad programs
LinkedIn Workshop
Sunday, July 12, 10 a.m., Parks Alumni House Dunlavey Pub
Michael D, Sgro, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement, will share best practices
regarding alumni networking.
Wi-Fi/Internet Connection
Alumni may connect to the Cortland server using the Cortland-guest network and
their personal email account. Computers in Corey Union are available to use during the
weekend. A username and password will be provided next to the computers for those
who wish to access them.
Class and Group Photos
Isaf Merkur Photography will take class and group photos. Photos will be available for
purchase; Group 8x10 - $14, 5X7 - $12.
Thursday, July 9
6 p.m., Class of 1965, Parks Alumni House
Friday, July 10
6:15 p.m.,Arethusa Sorority, Parks Alumni House
Saturday, July 11
10:30 a.m., Class of 1950, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
10:45 a.m., Class of 1955, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
11 a.m., Class of 1960, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
11:15 a.m., Half Century Club, Corey Union Exhibition Lounge
6:15 p.m., Theta Phi Sorority, Corey Union Function Room
6:40 p.m., Class of 1970, Parks Alumni House
6:45 p.m., Class of 1990, Parks Alumni House
7 p.m., Cluster Reunion: Classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976, Parks Alumni House
7:15 p.m., SGA/House of Delegates, Parks Alumni House
Schedule
Thursday, July 9
6 a.m.-7 p.m., Student Life Center Open, Closed 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m.
8 a.m.-10 p.m., Memorial Library Open
8 a.m.-4 p.m., College Store Open, Neubig Hall
5:30 p.m., Class of 1965 50th Reunion Dinner,
Parks Alumni House
Friday, July 10
6 a.m.-7 p.m., Student Life Center Open,
Closed 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m.
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Memorial Library Open
7:30 a.m., Theta Phi Golf Outing, Elm Tree Golf Course
8 a.m., Alumni Association Fundraiser Golf Tournament,
Cortland Country Club
8 a.m.-5 p.m., College Store Open, Neubig Hall
9:45 a.m., Theta Phi Skaneateles Lake Luncheon Boat Cruise,
Bus departs the Best Western Plus
9:45 a.m., Class of 1955 Skaneateles Lake Luncheon Boat Cruise,
Bus departs the Ramada Cortland
10:15 a.m., Class of 1965 Seneca Lake Luncheon Boat Cruise,
Bus departs the Hampton Inn
1-5 p.m., Arethusa Welcome Refreshments Country Inn and Suites
1-9 p.m., Check In and Information, Corey Union, Room 209
1-9 p.m., Remembrance, Corey Union, Room 203
4-5:30 p.m., Reunion Welcome Reception sponsored
by the Cortland College Foundation, Parks Alumni House
5 p.m., Half Century Club Dinner and a Musical,
Community Restaurant and Cortland Repertory Theatre
5:30 p.m., Arethusa Dinner, Parks Alumni House (back gardens)
5:30 p.m., Class of 1955 Celebration, Parks Alumni House Dunlavey Pub
6 p.m., R
ed Dragon Welcome Party, Central City Bar and Grill
Open to all alumni. Featuring tables for the
Classes of 1970 and 1990 and SGA/House of Delegates
6 p.m., Class of 1965 Celebration, Cortland Country Club
6 p.m., Classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976 Cluster Celebration,
Dark Horse Tavern (second floor)
6 p.m., Theta Phi Welcome Party, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge
of Events
Saturday, July 11
7 a.m.-3 p.m., Student Life Center Open
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Check In and Information, Corey Union, Room 209
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Remembrance, Corey Union, Room 203
8 a.m., President’s Circle Breakfast, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge (by invitation only)
8-9:30 a.m., Hot Breakfast Buffet, Parks Alumni House Kappa (1925-1991) Alumni Lawn
8 a.m., Class of 1965 Golf Outing, Walden Oaks Country Club
9-11:30 a.m., 50th Anniversary of Hoxie Gorge Celebration with Natural History Hike,
Bus departs the Parks Alumni House
10 a.m. -Noon, Classes Without Quizzes, Corey Union (see enclosed descriptions)
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Campus Building Open Houses, Sperry Center, Van Hoesen Hall, Moffett
Center, Brockway Hall, Dowd Fine Arts Center, Bowers Hall, Education Building and Old Main
9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., College Store Open, Neubig Hall
9 a.m., Theta Phi Breakfast Business Meeting,
Parks Alumni House (back gardens)
9:30-11 a.m., Lynne Parks ’68 SUNY Cortland Alumni House Tours
9:45 - 11:30 a.m., Guided Tours of Student Life Center
10:30-11:30 a.m., Guided Campus Tours, Front steps of Corey Union
Noon-2 p.m., Alumni Luncheon, Corey Union Function Room
Noon-5 p.m., Memorial Library Open
Noon-4 p.m., Cortland Downtown Partnership’s
Taste of Downtown
1:30 p.m., Guided Campus Tours, Front steps of Corey Union
2:30 p.m., Ago/Tri Sig/Sig Rho Sorority Annual Meeting,
Corey Union Caleion Room
3-5 p.m., All-Greek Reception underwritten by the
Nu Sigma Chi Legacy Fund, Parks Alumni House
3 p.m., Half Century Club President’s Reception hosted by
President Erik J. Bitterbaum, Dowd Fine Arts Center Dowd Gallery
5:30 p.m., Theta Phi Dinner, Corey Union Function Room
6 p.m., Brews and Barbecue, Parks Alumni House
Sunday, July 12
9-11 a.m., A
ll Class Farewell Breakfast, Parks Alumni House (back gardens)
9-10:30 a.m., Theta Phi Farewell Breakfast, Brockway Hall Jacobus Lounge
9-10:30 a.m., Arethusa Farewell Breakfast, Parks Alumni House Kappa (1925-1991) Alumni Lawn
10 a.m., L inkedIn Workshop, Parks Alumni House Dunlavey Pub
10:30-11 a.m., Arethusa Tour of 64 Tompkins St.
10:30-11 a.m., Theta Phi Tour of 21 W. Court St.