Thursday, September 18

Noon to 8 p.m. Homecoming + Reunion Registration and Hospitality, Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center, 401 University Place

Afternoon Campus Tours. Register for a campus tour at the weekend Registration desk at the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Tours depart from here as well.

2 to 4 p.m.  Alumni Travel Reunion, Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center, first floor

2:30 p.m. Campus Art Walking Tour with David Prince '83, curator of the University Art Collection. Tour departs from the Shaffer Art Building

3 p.m. WAER Open House, 795 Ostrom Avenue

4 to 6 p.m. Welcome Back Cocktail Reception, Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center, first floor

5 to 8 p.m. Melvin A. Eggers Senior Alumni Award Dinner, Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel. Celebrating the classes of 1938 to 1953.

6 to 9 p.m. Class of 1958 Golden Anniversary Dinner, Grand Ballroom, Hotel Syracuse. Shuttle transportation will be available to and from event.

8 p.m. Homecoming Showcase featuring Syracuse University's very talented student performing groups. Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium. Tickets available at the Schine Box Office beginning August 18, 315-443-4517.

Friday, September 19

8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Homecoming + Reunion Registration and Hospitality, Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center, 401 University Place.

Morning Campus Tour. Register for a campus tour at the weekend Registration desk at the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Tours depart from here as well.

9 to 10:30 a.m. Ivory Tower with Dean David Rubin. Be a member of the studio audience for the taping of this popular local show.

10:30 a.m. “Michelangelo: The Man and the Myth” Lecture and Q&A

Shemin Auditorium, Shaffer Art Building
Alumni are invited to attend a special presentation by Gary Radke ’73, the exhibition’s scholarly advisor and professor of fine arts in The College of Arts and Sciences, and Domenic Iacono, director and curator of SUArt Galleries. Guided tours of the exhibition are available on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Self-guided tours are also available upon request. Registration for this event will be available on the Homecoming + Reunion online registration form in July.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Taking Gaming Seriously: Game Research at Syracuse University. Sponsored by the iSchool.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Innovations in Sustainable Design with Associate Professor Timothy Stenson and Assistant Professor Michael Pelken. Sponsored by the School of Architecture.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. CFS 388 Human Sexuality Revisited with Dr. Joseph Fanelli. Lust, love, and relationships-everything you need to know about sex after college. The real world versus the fantasy world of intimacy, sex, and relationships. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology. Hall of Languages, Room 500.

11:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Reunion Gala Luncheon.  A celebration for all reunion classes as they come together for this very special luncheon. The University's highest alumni award, George Arents Award, will be conferred during the luncheon. Champagne reception at 11:30 a.m. in the Panasci Lounge. Luncheon at noon in the Goldstein Auditorium, Schine Student Center.

Afternoon Campus Tours. Register for a campus tour at the weekend Registration desk at the Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center. Tours depart from here as well.

2 p.m. A Reunion of Two Old Friends: An organ recital by Donald Ingram '54 on the Crouse Organ. Setnor Auditorium. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

2:45 to 4 p.m. The 2008 Presidential Campaign: A Conversation about a Historic Election with Professor Robert McClure and Assistant Professor Danny Hayes. Sponsored by the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

2:45 to 4 p.m.  Sport Management 101 with Assistant Professor Heidi Parker. Sport Management is one of the newest and fastest growing programs on campus! Come learn what sport management is about with an overview of the sport industry through examination of issues and social and ethical responsibilities. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology.

3 p.m. iSchool Annual Homecoming Alumni Panel. Location TBA

3:30 p.m.  Drama Alumni Panel Discussion. Archbold Theater, 820 East Genesee Street. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

3:30 p.m.  Communications and Rhetorical Studies Alumni Panel Discussion. College of Law, Grant Auditorium. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

3:30 p.m.  Setnor School of Music Alumni Panel Discussion. Crouse College, Room 308. Sponsored by the College of Visual and Performing Arts.

4 p.m. iSchool Dean's Reception and Open House. Tours of the recently dedicated Hinds Hall will be available. Location TBA.

5 p.m.  College of Visual and Performing Arts Reception. Crouse College, main floor, adjacent to Winged Victory.

5:30 p.m. 'Cuse Commotion, celebratory activities:
Homecoming Parade, a banner competition will be judged during the parade. Parade departs from the Schine Student Center.

6:15 p.m. Pep Rally/Bonfire, Quad (immediately following the parade)

6:30 p.m. Homecoming BBQ, Quad (immediately following the pep rally). Rain location: Schine Student Center, Panasci Lounge.

6:30 p.m. Concert, Quad. Rain location: Schine Student Center, Panasci Lounge.


Saturday, September 20

8:30 a.m. to Game Time  Homecoming + Reunion Registration and Hospitality, Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center, 401 University Place.

8:30 a.m. College of Human Ecology Dean's Breakfast. Lyman Hall Cafe.

8:30 to 10:30 a.m.  College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean's Breakfast, Shaffer Art Building, Galleria.

9 a.m. Whitman School of Management Dean's Breakfast. Location TBA.

9 a.m.  School of Education Dean's Breakfast, Huntington Hall Atrium.

9 a.m. SI Newhouse School of Public Communications Dean's Breakfast, Newhouse III, Hergenhan Auditorium.

9 a.m.  Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs Dean's Breakfast. Maxwell Hall Founders' Room, Room 118. Complimentary breakfast followed by remarks from Dean Wallerstein and a presentation by Professor Doug Armstrong, department of anthropology, on his work at the Harriet Tubman House. A site visit to the Harriet Tubman House in Auburn, New York via bus will follow at 10:30 a.m. and return to campus at 2 p.m. Pre-registration is required, site visit subject to minimum registration, contact Norma Shannon at nshannon@maxwell.syr.edu or 315-443-5504. 

9 to 10:15 a.m. The College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Breakfast,
The Jack and Laura Milton Atrium, Life Sciences Complex
Join us for a complimentary breakfast in our new Life Sciences Complex to celebrate the new leadership of The College of Arts and Sciences.

9:30 a.m. Eta Pi Upsilon Annual Brunch, Drumlins Country Club. Contact Sue Marsh Johnston '52, 315-637-8434, with your questions.

9:30 a.m. LC Smith Engineering and Computer Science Dean's Breakfast. Link Hall, Room 369.

10 a.m. School of Architecture Dean's Breakfast and Slocum Hall Dedication. Student led tours of the newly renovated Slocum Hall will be available.

10 to 11:30 a.m. 5th Annual RA Reunion Breakfast. Schine Student Center.

10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Life Sciences Complex Tours
Enjoy a sneak preview of SU’s newest and largest academic building, featuring biology, chemistry, and biochemistry under one roof.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. CFS 388 Human Sexuality Revisited with Dr. Joseph Fanelli. Lust, love, and relationships-everything you need to know about sex after college. The real world versus the fantasy world of intimacy, sex, and relationships. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology. Hall of Languages, Room 500.

10:30 to 11:40 a.m. Mock Trial Program Demonstration 
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the award-winning Syracuse University Mock Trial Program (SUMT) with a special demonstration. Sponsored by Arts and Sciences’ iLEARN program, SUMT is comprised of students of all majors from SU and SUNY-ESF. In each of its previous nine years, SUMT has earned a bid to participate in the American Mock Trial Association National Tournament. Life Sciences Complex.

Noon  Class of 1958 Photo. On the steps of Hendricks Chapel. Rain location: inside Hendricks Chapel.

3 to 5 p.m. Appetizer Preparation and Wine Pairing with chef instructor Bill Collins. Class fee $10 per person. Sponsored by the College of Human Ecology.

3 to 5 p.m. Taking Gaming Seriously: Game Research at Syracuse University. Sponsored by the iSchool. 
 
Two hours before kickoff  Donor Appreciation Tailgate. By invitation only, advance reservations required. Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium.

Three hours before kickoff  MBA Alumni Event/Tailgate. Whitman School of Management, Flaum Grand Hall. Reservations required. For more information, contact Huey Hsiao at 315-443-3006 or whitmangradalumni@syr.edu.

Three hours before kickoff  Orange Friendzy on the Quad. Catch the spirit on Saturday at a pre-game barbecue sponsored by Alumni Relations. Located on the Quad at the Football Fun Zone. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Game! Northeastern Huskies vs. Syracuse Orange. Carrier Dome, game time to be announced. Order your football tickets through the Carrier Dome Box Office at 888-DOMETIX (366-3849) or visit suathletics.com and select the Tickets link at the top. Refer to or enter promo code ALUMNI08 when ordering  your tickets. Single game tickets are on sale now.

Post Game  Jazz Decade Dinner, Schine Student Center, Panasci Lounge.

Post Game Young Alumni Event at Funk-n-Waffles. Located behind Marshall Street. Pay as you go food.

7 p.m. Warehouse Architecture Theatre presents Laugh Til You Say What. Slocum Auditorium.

Sunday, September 21

Various times and locations  Religious Services

9 a.m. to noon  Farewell Brunch. Goldstein Alumni and Faculty Center.

2 p.m. From Sonnets to Spirituals. A musical renaissance spanning 400 years. Co-sponsored by Malmgren Concert Series, Syracuse Symposium, and Pulse. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Location TBA.

2 p.m.  Syracuse Stage presents August Wilson's Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. John D. Archbold Theatre, 820 East Genesee Street.