Homecoming and Family Weekend on
Oct. 1 through 3 will feature the launch of the “You are Union”
campaign, fireworks on Library Field, and a special opportunity for members of
the Union family to “spell out” their love for the College.
“We expect a great weekend with beautiful fall weather welcoming back more than 2,200 alumni, parents, family and friends of Union,” said Nick Famulare '92, director of alumni relations.
Friday's highlights include the
public launch of the “You Are Union” fundraising campaign to reach $200 million
over five years. Celebratory fireworks (courtesy of Steve Ente '75) are at 9 p.m. on Library Field.
Saturday at 10:30 a.m., the “You are Union”
celebration continues as members of the College community gather at Library
Field to spell out “UNION.” A photographer will record
the event from high above. Refreshments will be served, and all participants
will get a t-shirt.
A complete list of events is
available at http://www.union.edu/HFW.
Other highlights include:
• President's Welcome Reception:
Friday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reamer
Campus Center Patio.
• Dedication of two Minerva houses: Beuth House and Wold House, Friday, 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., respectively
• Admissions Open House: Saturday,
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Grant Hall
• On-Campus Athletic Events:
Football vs. Kings Point, Saturday, 1 p.m., Frank Bailey Field
Men's soccer vs. Plattsburgh, Saturday 2:30 p.m., Garis Field
Women's field hockey vs. Stevens Tech, Saturday, 5:30 p.m., Frank Bailey Field
• Alumni Council Meeting:
Saturday, 9 a.m., Reamer
Campus Center
Auditorium
• Parents Association Meeting: Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Strauss Lounge, Reamer Campus Center.
• Pre-Game Tailgate Picnic and
Carnival: Saturday, 11:30 a.m.,
Alexander Field
• Fraternity and Minerva House Receptions (see schedule)
• Harvest Dinner for Alumni
and Parents: Saturday, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
Upperclass Dining, Reamer Campus
Center
• Young Alumni Reception at Chet's: Saturday, 9 p.m.