Schedule of Events
For general schedule listings and resources please visit our information page. For Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.
While we are working on our programming for Reunion 2025, please take a look at last year's schedule for an example of what to expect!
Saturday, June 1: Class Photo Schedule - click here
Thursday, May 30
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12:00pm - 9:00pm | Reunion Check-InLocation: Case Center, second floor + Read More Please make this your first stop when you arrive in Saratoga. Pick up your meal tickets, campus housing info, and a final weekend schedule. |
2:00pm - 4:30pm | 1974 Hospitality SuiteLocation: 5 Dayton Drive, Apt I |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Sustainability TourLocation: Thomas Amphitheater, Arts Quad + Read More Join Tarah Rowse, Director of Sustainability Programs and Assessment, for a tour and overview of campus sustainability initiatives, including Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's geothermal heating and cooling, renewable energy projects, green infrastructure, community garden, bike share, electric vehicle stations, and more. The Office will share information about student leadership opportunities, events, and plans for the future. |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | Class of 1959 Afternoon Tea and Reminiscing Featuring Digital Archive DisplayLocation: Surrey Williamson Inn, Living Room |
5:00pm - 7:00pm | All-Class Welcome PartyLocation: Case Center, Burgess Walkway + Read More Join Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Alumni from all classes as we kick off Reunion 2024! |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Scribner Society Dinner with President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-ConnerLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More For graduates in post-50th reunion classes. |
6:30pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1974 Picnic DinnerLocation: Surrey-Williamson Inn, Stone Courtyard |
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1989 Meet UpLocation: Desperate Annie's, 12 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs |
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Class of 2014 Meet UpLocation: Druther's Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Class of 2019 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: Howe, 1st Floor Lounge |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Class of 1979 Meet UpLocation: Bailey's, 37 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Class of 1984 Meet UpLocation: Tin & Lint, 2 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs |
Friday, May 31
Time | Activity |
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7:30am - 9:00am | BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor |
9:00am - 10:00pm | Reunion Check-InLocation: Case Center, second floor + Read More See Thursday description. |
9:15am - 11:30am | Class of 1974 guided bus tour of Saratoga Springs & Old CampusLocation: Case Center Bus Stop + Read More Bus departs at 9:20am. |
10:00am - 11:00am | MiniCollege: Crosswords and Inclusivity with Erica Hsiung Wojcik, Associate Professor of PsychologyLocation: Bolton Hall, Room 280 + Read More Are you a daily crossword solver? Did you try to figure out a clue once and give up? In this class, psychology professor and crossword constructor Erica Hsiung Wojcik will show you how a crossword is made, from start to finish. You'll learn about the current crossword landscape, including why some puzzles don't feel like they're ''made for you''. No crossword experience required. Come prepared to participate in some group solving! |
11:00am - 1:45pm | LunchLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor + Read More Join us for Chicken Finger Friday! |
11:00am - 12:00pm | MiniCollege: Honeypots and Machine Learning with David Read, Lecturer in Computer ScienceLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Science, Room 233 + Read More Honeypots are computer systems that detect hacker activity while collecting detailed information about the attacker's methods. Honeypots produce significant volumes of data that cannot be reasonably organized and searched manually. We need an approach to automate the processing of honeypot data; here, machine learning offers a solution. Machine learning leverages predictive analytics to identify models within large data sets. In this class, we will learn about honeypot capabilities and then describe the process of using machine learning to automate the search for cyber attacks. |
11:00am - 12:00pm | MiniCollege: How Roman Architecture Works with Evan Halstead, Senior Teaching Professor, PhysicsLocation: Bolton Hall, Room 282 + Read More Roman architecture borrows from that of the Egyptians, Persians, Greeks, and Etruscans, the key elements of which include the use of concrete and pillars. The Romans further experimented with concrete to make it stronger, but perhaps the biggest advancement that the Romans made was in the extensive use of arches, which allowed for the creation of large, open interior spaces. In this talk, we will discuss the physics of these architectural innovations. |
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Volunteer Appreciation LuncheonLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More A special luncheon for all reunion and class volunteers. By invitation only; each invitee is welcome to bring a guest. |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art GalleryLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery + Read More Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum with a Tang guide. |
1:20pm - 2:30pm | Guided Bus Tour of Saratoga Springs and the Old CampusLocation: Case Center Bus Stop + Read More Enjoy a tour of historic Saratoga Springs and Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's first campus. No pre-registration, but space is limited; first-come, first-served. Bus departs Case Center parking lot at 1:30 pm |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Campus Tour with Admissions AmbassadorLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More This walking tour will start from the Eissner Admissions Center. |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Career Development Center Open HouseLocation: Starbuck Center, room 204 + Read More The staff of the Career Development Center will be on hand to demonstrate the Career Development website and to discuss networking, career advising, job listings, and other services available to alumni. |
2:00pm - 4:30pm | Class of 1969 ProgrammingLocation: 12 Whitman Way, Apt I |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Open Ballet Class with Laura Kingsbury Rime '89Location: Dance Studio 1, Dance Center + Read More Join Laura for an open ballet class for all levels. Her specialty is beginners, so if you'd like to dance even if it's been a very long time, or you've never tried it, you are welcome. Class will include a barre and center combinations that will move and can be adjusted for ability. Classic ballet attire is not required, please wear clothes you can move in. Ballet shoes are recommended. Socks are an option, but can be slippery. Warm welcome to our international student alumnae, dual citizens, Â鶹Æƽâ°æ graduates living abroad, and other friends of our outstanding and ever-growing global community! This relaxed networking event invites you to connect with our international student advisors and current international students here for the summer. We hope to see you there! |
3:00pm - 4:00pm | MiniCollege: Film Screening and Q&A with Lucille Rhodes '64Location: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Somers Classroom + Read More Lucille Rhodes '64 has enjoyed a distinguished career in documentary film. After viewing a cross-section of her documentary work, from a film about painter Alice Neil (from a series on American women artists, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art) to shorts she produced in Appalachia for Sesame Street, we will open up a wider conversation about Lucille's path through the documentary film world and its many changes over the past 60 years. In coordination with the 10th anniversary of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's own John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS). |
3:00pm - 4:00pm | MiniCollege: Hitler and Twittler: (Un)Truth and Fascism with Sheldon Solomon, Professor of PsychologyLocation: Gannett Auditorium + Read More "If you tell a big enough lie and tell it frequently enough, it will be believed." -- Adolph Hitler "I love the poorly educated." "Just remember, what you are seeing and what you are reading is not what's happening." -- Donald Trump In this presentation I will explore: the central role of untruth in fascism; psychological factors contributing to devotion to charismatic/populist leaders and their "big lies"; how social media in the 21st century magnifies untruths and amplifies psychological affinity for big liars; the grave danger this poses to democracy; and, the role of education to offset these pernicious tendencies. |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Gathering for Friends of Bill W.Location: Ladd Hall, Room 207 + Read More Open to all-- Friends of Bill is a code for those involved in 12-step recovery-- this meeting is not limited to those in AA, but is open to all struggling or recovering from addiction. |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art GalleryLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery + Read More Join Tang staff for a tour of Studio/Archive. |
5:00pm - 6:15pm | President's Society & Legacy Society ReceptionLocation: Scribner House Lawn, 791 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs + Read More Members of the President's Society and Legacy Society are among Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's most committed supporters. Through their dedicated leadership and generosity, they set a standard for giving that inspires the entire College community, uplifts programs for students and faculty, and are central to Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's continued growth and success. The President's Society honors Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's supporters who make annual gifts of $2,500 and above, as well as the Young Alumni President's Society. The Legacy Society recognizes alumni, parents, families, and friends of the College who establish a planned gift or provide for Â鶹Æƽâ°æ in their will. By invitation only. |
5:30pm - 6:30pm | Alumni Reunion Art Exhibition Opening ReceptionLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Presentation Room + Read More Come enjoy the talents of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's alumni artists at this annual event. |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Class of 1959 Reception and DinnerLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Atrium |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Reunion RendezvousLocation: Upper South Park, under the tent + Read More All reunion attendees are welcome to sample several local food trucks and a pop up grill, from Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's gold medal winning Dining Services team. Beverages, desserts, and music will round out this festive evening. Roll on in after you've checked in at Case Desk! Pre-registration is required. |
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Class of 1969 Reception & DinnerLocation: Surrey-Williamson Inn, Stone Courtyard Tent |
6:30pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1974 Reception & Dinner with President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-ConnerLocation: National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Class of 1989 Meet UpLocation: Harvey's Pub & Restaurant, 14 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs + Read More Meet up at "The Old Trattoria" |
8:30pm - 11:30pm | Diversity & Inclusion Welcome ReceptionLocation: Falstaff's + Read More The Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee welcomes back members of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's LGBTQIA+ alumni, alumni of color, and International alumni affinity groups. Join us for an evening of fellowship, dancing and light refreshments. All are welcome. Please RSVP to Jennifer Hardy, Director of Inclusive Engagement jhardy1@skidmore.edu |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1979 Meet UpLocation: Tin & Lint, 2 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1984 Meet UpLocation: Tin & Lint, 2 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1994 Meet UpLocation: The Coat Room, 385 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1999 Meet UpLocation: Bailey's, 37 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 2004 Meet UpLocation: Gaffney's, 16 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs + Read More $30 CASH cover charge at the door for 2 drinks |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 2009 Meet UpLocation: Saratoga City Tavern, 19-21 Caroling Street, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 2014 Meet UpLocation: Gaffney's, 16 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 2019 Meet UpLocation: Desperate Annie's, 12 Caroline Street, Saratoga Springs |
Saturday, June 1
Time | Activity |
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7:30am - 9:30am | BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor |
8:30am - 9:30am | President's Breakfast for the 2024 Alumni Association Awards RecipientsLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More By invitation only. |
9:00am - 8:00pm | Reunion Check-InLocation: Case Center, second floor |
9:00am - 11:00am | Scope magazine: Tell us your Â鶹Æƽâ°æ storyLocation: Case Center, first floor (near Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop) + Read More Do you have a story you’d like to share with the Scope magazine team? Stop by the Scope desk (near the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Shop) and share it with the Scope magazine and Class Notes editors. Also offered 12:30-3pm. |
9:30am - 10:30am | Pre-Parade GatheringLocation: Case Center, North Patio (overlooking the green) + Read More Grab a complimentary mimosa or other beverage with your classmates as you prepare for the Parade of Classes. Class photos will be taken for classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, and 1969 during this time. |
10:30am - 11:00am | Parade of ClassesLocation: Case Green, Walkway along Palamountain Hall + Read More Led by the Schenectady Pipe Band, Ltd., distinguished guests, and the Alumni Awards recipients. The parade proceeds from Case Green to Arthur Zankel Music Center. |
11:00am - 12:00pm | Alumni Awards and Recognition CeremonyLocation: Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd '22 Concert Hall + Read More Join us as we honor our 2024 Alumni Award honorees and celebrate the collective philanthropy of our reunion classes. All reunion attendees and their guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Reunion PicnicLocation: Upper South Park, under the tent + Read More Join alumni, family, and friends for a tasty BBQ. Pony rides, face-painting and Mr. Bouncy Bounce for the kids. A photo booth will be on site for everyone to receive a personalized Reunion memento. |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Class PhotosLocation: Case Center, Porter Plaza + Read More Schedule to be announced. |
1:00pm - 4:00pm | Open hours at the IdeaLabLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, IdeaLab + Read More Creative Thought Matters! Tour Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's very own MakerSpace. Founded by students and faculty in 2017, The IdeaLab, formerly known as The HUB, is where students learn to design and create projects using desktop cutting, digital fabrication, textiles, electronics, and more. Try out one of several Maker activities to take home. Appropriate for all ages. |
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Class of 1984 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: 6 Cane Crossing, Apt B |
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Class of 2014 Fun DayLocation: Haupt Pond lawn + Read More Share some laughs with your classmates on the lawn near Haupt Pond. Bring a blanket and BYOB. |
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Class of 2019 Hangout & Classmate RemembranceLocation: Grove of Trees next to Wilmarth + Read More Gather with classmates to reconnect. Bring a blanket and BYOB. We will honor classmates Will Golden '19 and Michael Hedges '19 with a brief remembrance at 2pm. |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | President's HourLocation: Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium + Read More Join President Marc C. Conner as he reflects on the many successes of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ College and offers insights into the College's exciting future. |
3:30pm - 5:30pm | Class of 1989 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: 6 Cane Crossing, Apt I |
3:30pm - 6:30pm | Class of 2004 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: Sussman A, Apt 12 |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Gathering for Friends of Bill W.Location: Ladd Hall, Room 207 + Read More See Friday description. |
4:00pm - 5:30pm | Tour of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated SciencesLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Glotzbach Atrium |
5:00pm - 6:30pm | Class of 1994 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: Sussman A, Apt 2 |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Department of Nursing Reception: Celebrating the Past and the FutureLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Wolfson Gallery + Read More Join fellow graduates to celebrate the rich history of Â鶹Æƽâ°æ's nursing program. Open to all in the nursing profession. |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Class of 1979 45th Reunion Celebration DinnerLocation: Falstaff's + Read More Pub Night '79 featuring Glenn Berger '79 & Jim Hoitsma '79. Parking available in the Palamountain Lot or the Annex/Falstaff's Lot. |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Scribner Society Celebration DinnerLocation: Case Center, The Spa + Read More For graduates in post-50th Reunion Classes. |
6:15pm - 6:45pm | Class of 1974 Class PhotoLocation: Arthur Zankel Music Center, Thomas Amphitheater + Read More Please be prompt and arrive no later than 6:15pm so the photographer can coordinate the entire group. |
6:30pm - 8:30pm | Multi-Class Celebration DinnerLocation: Upper South Park, under the tent + Read More Join the party! The following classes will dine together under the big tent: 1984, 1989, 1994, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019. |
6:45pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Celebration DinnerLocation: Scribner Carriage House, 791 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1999 25th Reunion Celebration DinnerLocation: Surrey Williamson Inn, Stone Courtyard Tent |
8:30pm - 11:30pm | Live Music and Dancing & Fireworks DisplayLocation: Upper South Park, Under the Tent + Read More Dance the night away with live band music and fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. |
Sunday, June 2
Time | Activity |
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7:00am - 10:00am | Check-outLocation: Residence halls + Read More Thanks for attending Reunion Weekend! We hope you had a great time. Key cards can be returned to the Case Information Desk. |
7:30am - 11:30am | BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor |
8:00am - 9:30am | Class of 1974 BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More A farewell breakfast for the 50th Reunion class will be held upstairs. |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Art Exhibition Pick UpLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Presentation Room + Read More Exhibiting artists should stop by to retrieve their work. |
10:30am - 11:15am | Alumni Memorial ServiceLocation: Alumni Memorial Garden (behind the Surrey-Williamson Inn) + Read More Pay tribute to members of the Â鶹Æƽâ°æ community who have recently passed away. |