Cambridge, Mass.
On Feb. 23, alumni and friends gathered to cheer for the Skating Dutchmen as they took on the Harvard Crimson at Harvard. The festivities began with dinner at John Harvard's Brew House, where kids were given mini-hockey sticks autographed by Union's star players and everyone received pompoms to get into the spirit. More than 160 Union fans filled the rink, where everyone had a great time despite the Dutchmen's loss.
New Haven, Conn
Yale University's Ingalls Rink was filled with the cheers of more than 100 alumni and friends as the Skating Dutchmen defeated the Bulldogs 5-2 on Feb. 15. Before the game, these members of the Union family enjoyed a dinner reception at Yale's Donaldson Commons.
Palm Beach, Fla.
More than forty alumni and friends attended an elegant evening reception and presentation by President Roger H. Hull at the Ritz Carlton. President Hull spoke on the topic of “Union Today and Union Tomorrow.” Guests also had a chance to mingle with classmates and friends and enjoy the tasty food and drinks provided.
Naples, Fla.
More than thirty alumni and friends gathered for a tasty Valentine's Day luncheon with President Roger H. Hull at the Naples Lakes Country Club. Guests enjoyed the opportunity to connect with alumni in addition to having an informative presentation highlighting The Plan for Union. A special thank you goes to Fred Brandt, Jr. '47 for organizing the event.
San Francisco
To celebrate President's Day, the Northern California Alumni Club met at a bar (appropriately on Union Street) in San Francisco to honor the greatest U.S. president in history-Chester Arthur! Schaffer Library sent some great archival material on President Arthur, including his tuition bills and grades. Chuck Clerici '95, Allison Mortimer '88, Wanda Nichols '78, and Jill Bloomberg '95 were among some in attendance.
Sarasota, Fla.
The alumni club of Sarasota and President Roger H. Hull gathered for lunch at the Ritz Carlton to discuss the exciting new changes at Union. More than sixty alumni and friends learned about the many academic and social opportunities available to students today. Union owes a special thank you to Norm '47 and Dorothy Kreisman, who organized the gathering.
Schenectady
On Dec. 11, alumni and friends from Schenectady, Saratoga, and Vermont came to the club holiday luncheon on campus in Old Chapel. The local Niskayuna High School Studio Singers provided entertainment with seasonal and patriotic choral offerings. More than sixty people enjoyed a wonderful meal and pre-holiday camaraderie. Guests were Mike Sacoccio '82, director of the Schenectady City Mission, and two clients of the City Mission. Luncheon attendees contributed clothes and canned goods
to the mission.
On Jan.13, more than 100 people attended an all-Haydn concert by the Emerson String Quartet in Memorial Chapel. This is the twenty-fifth anniversary for the quartet, which has a full schedule including concerts in New York City's Alice Tully Hall and Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall. The concert was followed by a superior dinner in Hale House. Assistant Professor of Music Dianne McMullen presented an informational program on quartet structure.
On Feb. 9, more than eighty alumni, children, and friends enjoyed a delicious winter supper at the Reamer Center. They then attended the spirited hockey game between Union and Clarkson.
Since our last report, club membership
has climbed to 254.
Washington, D.C.
Alumni from the classes of 1950 through 2001 mingled over tasty fare and drink at the Alumni Club of D.C. annual holiday party at the DACOR Bacon House on Dec. 12, 2001. Union alumni were joined by graduates of Amherst, Hamilton, and Skidmore. A great time was had by all.
On Jan. 26, alumni and friends gathered again to tour the “Antiquities to Impressionism” exhibit at the Corcoran Gallery. The collection includes more than 250 paintings, drawings, sculptures, and other works of art. Museum doyens led the group through the collection on an hour-long tour, after which many participants visited other parts of the museum and then gathered in the cafe for refreshments.
On March 5 and 6, President Roger Hull visited alumni at the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore and the University Club in Washington, D.C., to present “Union Today and Union Tomorrow,” a discussion of the exciting innovations that will carry Union into the next century.