<b<An evening at Tanglewood
More than eighty alumni, friends, and family members got together on Saturday, Aug. 5, for an evening at Tanglewood. The event began with a pre-concert reception featuring good conversation and tasty hors d'oeuvres. Following the reception, the Boston Symphony Orchestra performed a “Film Night at Tanglewood,” featuring music by John Williams; Aaron Copland's score for Lewis Milestone's The Red Pony; and a tribute to Stanley Donen. Accompanying the music were images from various films projected onto screens throughout the Tanglewood theater. A good time was had by all!
Union spirit
On Saturday, Sept. 2, more than sixty alumni, friends, and family came to the Yale Bowl to enjoy a pre-game picnic and cheer on the Dutchmen in a pre-season scrimmage against the Yale Bulldogs. Members of the football coaching staff and players from the team joined the Union group during the picnic. Unfortunately, due to a sudden – and persistent – rainstorm, the game was cancelled. Look for us at next year's scrimmage!
Hot dogs and baseball
The Albany-Colonie Diamond Dogs played host to the Elmira Pioneers as more than eighty alumni, family members, and friends gathered on a hot, sunny evening at Heritage Park. Everyone enjoyed the all-American evening of hot dogs and a baseball game. It was Pokemon Trading Night, and the Diamond Dog hosts put on a fun-filled evening with lots of flying Frisbees, baseballs, and candies.
Breakfast and backstretch tour at Saratoga Race Course
More than 120 alumni, family members, and friends joined us trackside for breakfast and watched the horses take their morning workout. Following breakfast, we ventured onto the historic stable area for a guided walking tour. The weather was beautiful and the food tasty. Some stayed with smiles on their faces, waiting to place bets on a favorite horse.
Bon voyage, freshmen
Throughout the month of August, more than 260 alumni, current students, incoming freshmen, prospective students, and guests gathered throughout the country to wish the Class of 2004 well as class members prepared for their first year at Union. Many thanks to our gracious hosts, as these receptions would not be possible without them: Susan and Scott Muirhead '68 in Norwich, Vt.; Joanna and Victor Lerish '71 in Barrington, R.I.; Howard and Sherri Lippman (parents of Jordan '00) in Tenafly, N.J.; Ellen and Bill Mack '58 (parents of Katie '02) in Cheverly, Md.; Sondra and Dr. Robert Howe '58 in Wayzata, Minn.; Cara and Dr. Leonard Kagan '69 (parents of Michelle '02) in Dix Hills, N.Y.; and Jean and Dr. Al Mangold '69 in Rochester, N.Y. If you would like to host a Freshman Sendoff reception in your area next year, please contact John Carbone '99 in the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-888-THE-IDOL Ext. 6476 or carbonej@union.edu.