Utica College Homecoming

Alumni and Family Weekend • September 28-30, 2007

Pioneering Together!

Come home with us. Share in the tradition of alumni, students, parents, friends, faculty, and staff celebrating as one proud community. Relive your memories of yesteryear. See how much the Burrstone Road campus has changed, whether you've been away for many years or just one. Reminisce with familiar faces—those of faculty and staff from your student days and classmates who traveled back from all corners of the country. Show your pride in blue and orange and renew your connection to Utica College.
Homecoming 2007 promises to be a weekend to remember —one of new memories. Please join us for a spectacular array of festivities, including the dedication of UC's newest academic facility, F. Eugene Romano Hall, a number of class and affinity reunions, interactive activities, and much more.

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FREE RIDE HOME

Have a safe and enjoyable Homecoming Weekend! Arrange for a designated driver or take a cab. Mention UC Homecoming and get
a free ride back to your hotel or home, courtesy of the Oneida County STOP-DWI Program. CITY CAB (315) 724-5454

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 28

4:00 – 9:00 PM
Homecoming Registration and Information Station
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER,
STUDENT SERVICE CENTER BOOTH
Check in, pick up registra tion materials, and find out the latest information about the weekend events.

5:00 – 7:00 PM
President's Dinner in Honor of the Classes of 1952 and 1957
HOTEL UTICA
Hosted by President Todd S. Hutton and Mrs. Jennifer Hutton in honor of the Classes of 1957 and 1952. Golden Pioneer Alumni (Classes of 1949– 1956), spouses, and significant others are invited to attend.

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Hot Air Balloon Rides 
OUTSIDE OF STREBEL STUDENT CENTER
View campus from great heights in a tethered hot air balloon. Enter a raffle for a spectacular untethered ride.

6:00 – 8:00 PM
Construction Management and Class of 1982 Reunion
THE MATT BREWING COMPANY, 1888 TAVERN
Two groups come together in one historic place for a special celebration and reunion. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, drinks, reminisce with Construction Management alumni, and help the Class of 1982 celebrate their 25th Reunion.

7:00 – 10:00 PM
Casino Night 
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, ELLEN KNOWER CLARKE LOUNGE
Try your hand at Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, and Roulette, or feed the slot machines. Leave your wallet at home because no real money is involved. Win great prizes. All ages are welcome.

7:00 – 10:00 PM
Saranac's "Homecoming" Outdoor Music Festival
THE MATT BREWING COMPANY
Brewery tours and Varick Street have become part of the UC experience. See what it's all about while enjoying great company and live music. Relive the past at a revitalized part of Utica. Catch up with friends in a casual and fun environment. All those over 21 are invited. The admission fee includes tickets towards a variety of brewery-made beverages.

7:00 PM
Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game and Reception
CHARLES A. GAETANO STADIUM
Catch the alumni game, and stick around for the 2007 Men's Lacrosse Awards Ceremony and Alumni Reception afterwards. Everyone is invited to this Homecoming tradition.

7:00 – 11:00 PM
Air Extreme, Sky-Diving Simulation 
OUTSIDE OF STREBEL STUDENT CENTER
Ever wonder what it's like to sky dive? Now's your chance to find out without the risk and expense. Get the sensation of skydiving. You'll also have the chance to win a tandem sky dive from Blue Sky Adventure.

9:00 – 11:00 PM
Carnival Under the Stars 
LAWN BEHIND STREBEL STUDENT CENTER
Get a sneak preview of Saturday's carnival. No lines. No waiting. Lots of fun. 

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Homecoming Registration and Information Station
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, ELLEN KNOWER CLARKE LOUNGE
Check in, pick up registra tion materials, and find out the latest information about the weekend events.

9:00 – 10:30 AM
National Alumni Council Meeting 
NEW HALL CONFERENCE CENTER

9:00 – 10:00 AM
Alumni and Parent Breakfast 
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, PIONEER CAFÉ
Alumni, families, and friends are invited.

9:30 AM
Alumni College, Whispers from the Grave: What the Skeleton Reveals
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER AUDITORIUM
It's CSI right here at Utica College! Join UC Professors Thomas and Molly Crist for an inside look at how forensic anthropologists read the human skeleton to solve crimes and help archaeologists study the past. Appropriate for all ages.

10:00 AM
Walking Campus Tour
DEPARTS FROM STREBEL LOUNGE
Get reintroduced to the Utica College campus by taking a walking tour led by a member of the admissions staff.See firsthand the recent changes that have transformed UC.

10:30 AM – Noon
Pre-game Tailgate Party and BBQ 
TENT, ADJACENT, CLARK ATHLETIC CENTER
Get ready for some Pioneer football! Everyone is welcome. Hosted by the National Alumni Council. Bar optional. Tables are set up to connect with the following affinity groups:

• Classes of 1982, 1997, 2002
• Construction Management
• PRSSA (40th Anniversary)
• Beta Sigma Phi
• Young Scholars LPP (15th Anniversary)
• Nursing (25th Anniversary)
• Health and Human Studies
• Criminal Justice/Economic Crime Programs (visit with faculty
  and volunteer to assist with the 2008 Reunion)

10:30 AM – Noon
Edith Langley Barrett Fine Arts Gallery Exhibit: Common Threads of Tradition in the Present
FRANK E. GANNETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, CONCOURSE LOBBY
Discover work by Najada Hamza and Victoria Zacek, who work paintings and traditional fibers into beautiful art.

11:00 AM
Golden Pioneer Luncheon
FRANK E. GANNETT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, CONCOURSE LOBBY
Celebrate the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1957. Classes of 1949–1956 are also invited to the induction celebration of the newest Golden Pioneers. Spouses and significant others are welcome.

11:00 AM
Theta Xi Meeting
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, FACULTY DINING ROOM

12:30 PM
UC Football vs. Springfield College
CHARLES A. GAETANO STADIUM
Wear your blue and orange, and come early for a good seat.

3:00 – 6:30 PM
Carnival 
BEHIND STREBEL STUDENT CENTER
Enjoy a family carnival with games, rides, and food. New this year: Euro Bungee — takes the trampoline to a new height!

3:00 – 4:30 PM
F. Eugene Romano Hall Tours 
BEGINS AT FRONT ENTRANCE OF F. EUGENE ROMANO HALL
Sign up at the registration desk in Strebel Student Center to take a tour of UC's newest state-of-the-art academic facility, F. Eugene Romano Hall. Tours will begin every 15 minutes.

5:00 – 5:30 PM
F. Eugene Romano Hall Dedication 
TENT AT F. EUGENE ROMANO HALL
Celebrate the formal opening of the newest addition to the UC campus.

6:00 PM
UC Men's Soccer vs. Elmira College
CHARLES A. GAETANO STADIUM

6:30 PM
ThinkFast: An Interactive Pop-Culture Trivia Game
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, ELLEN KNOWER CLARKE LOUNGE
ThinkFast, an interactive audience response trivia game, where you can play individually or huddled in a team with a chance to win $200 CASH! Compare your wits against other families, students and alumni in this fast paced trivia challenge.

9:00 PM
Fireworks
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, LAWN/ATHLETIC GROUNDS

9:30 PM – 12:30 AM
Pub Night — the Tradition Continues 
STREBEL STUDENT CENTER, PIONEER CAFÉ
Enjoy the company of friends — old and new — drinks, pub food, and your favorite songs from any era courtesy of our video D.J.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 30

9:30 AM
Alumni Awards Breakfast
TENT, ADJACENT, CLARK ATHLETIC CENTER
Seating is limited, please register early.

Join the National Alumni Council to honor the 2007 Alumni Award recipients:

Hall of Fame
Ronald A. Cuccaro '66

Outstanding Alumni
John A. Donohue Sr. '57
The Honorable John M. McHugh '70

Alumni of Achievement
John H. Costello III ' 66
Gary M. Kunath '79
Salina G. LeBris '80
Andrew E. Rubin '86

Honorary Alumni
Charles A. Gaetano
Carol Mackintosh

College Service
Richard Evans '65
Professor Kim B. Landon '75
Michael B. Levine '61
Philip Taurisano '70

Young Alumni
Daniel B. Jones '97
Solade E. Rowe '94

Outstanding Faculty
Dr. William F. Pfeiffer

Outstanding Senior
Christine A. Mylott '07

Alumni Memorial Scholarship
Erica D. Eckman '08

Sportsmanship
Nicholas L. Evanoff '07
Christine A. Mylott '07

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