Reunion 2013

Class of 1963

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Reunion 2013 Schedule of Events: July 11-14

Thursday, July 11

Reunion Registration

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Room 111A, Hawkins Hall.
Pick up your registration packet. Check in to reserved on-campus housing in Macdonough Hall. Complimentary coffee and tea..

Reunion Wine Tasting

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Champlain Wine Company, 8 City Hall Place. View on Google Maps.
Featuring seven North Country wines per tasting with complimentary Reunion wine glass. Welcoming up to 30 people. Show your Reunion name tag for a 5 percent discount on bottles.

Mayor's Cup: Jumpin’ in July Outdoor Concert and Live Art Auction

Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St. View on Google Maps

Mayor's Cup: 7th Annual Boat Parade of Lights and Competition

Time: 9 – 10 p.m.
Location: 90 Cumberland Ave. to the Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St. View on Google Maps.

Friday, July 12

Reunion Registration

Time: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: 111A, Hawkins Hall.
Pick up your registration packet. Check in to reserved on-campus housing in Macdonough Hall. Complimentary coffee and tea.

Explore the Works of Rockwell Kent

Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Burke Gallery, Myers Fine Arts Building.
See paintings that are part of the largest collection of Rockwell Kent works in the world. Light refreshments.

Admissions Open House and Campus Tour

Time: 1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Location: E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium, Hawkins Hall.
Alumni welcome. Tour departs at 2:15 p.m.

Nursing Program Open House

Time: 2 – 4 p.m.
Location: Nursing Department, Second Floor, Hawkins Hall.
Department Chair Dr. JoAnn Gleeson-Kreig will lead a program update. Light refreshments.

Reunion Wine Tasting

Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Champlain Wine Company, 8 City Hall Place. View on Google Maps.
Featuring seven North Country wines per tasting with complimentary Reunion wine glass. Welcoming up to 30 people. Show your Reunion name tag for a 5 percent discount on bottles.

Golden Anniversary Club Reception

Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Nina Winkel Sculpture Court, Myers Fine Arts Building
President John Ettling welcomes the Class of 1963 and the Golden Anniversary Club (those who graduated in 1962 or earlier).
Evening attire.

Reunion Barbecue at the Dock

Time: 6 – 9 p.m.
Location: The Naked Turtle, 1 Dock St. View on Google Maps.
Barbecue, cash bar and live music on the north deck overlooking Lake Champlain.

Class of 1963 Dinner

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Yokum Hall, Room 200.
Join classmates for a delicious dinner and cash bar.

Mayor's Cup: Live music from Enter the Haggis

Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Lions Club Bandshell near the Macdonough Monument, City Hall Place. View on Google Maps.
Featuring indie folk rock.

Saturday, July 13

Reunion Registration

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: 111A, Hawkins Hall
Pick up your registration packet. Check in to reserved on-campus housing in Macdonough Hall. Complimentary coffee and tea.

Mayor's Cup: Mayor’s Cup Fun Run 5k

Time: Begins at 9 a.m.
Location: Plattsburgh City Beach, 4 Beach Rd. View on Google Maps.

Mayor's Cup: 36th Annual Mayor’s Cup Regatta

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Waterfront.

Golden Anniversary Club Breakfast with President John Ettling

Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Location: Macdonough Hall.
All those who graduated in 1962 or prior are invited to celebrate the induction of the Class of 1963, this year’s 50th anniversary class, into the ranks of the Golden Anniversary Club. Alumni Awards will be presented, including the Distinguished Alumna Award. This year's recipient of the Distinguished Alumna Award will be presented to Susan J. Grobe '63 PhD, FAAN, FACMI - LaQuinta Professor of Nursing, retired from the University of Texas.

Mayor's Cup: Family Arts, Entertainment and Open Air Artist Market

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
North Country Cultural Center for the Arts, 23 Brinkerhoff St. View on Google Maps.

Plattsburgh Bus Tour with Bill Laundry H'05

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Bus departs from Angell College Center.
Bill Laundry H’05, local historian and former vice president of student affairs, will lead this tour of Plattsburgh and the surrounding areas in an airconditioned, chartered bus. Ride through historic downtown and reminisce about the “glory days” while noticing how things have changed. Tour includes a stop at Rulf’s Orchard for a free cider donut and beverage.

Reunion Clambake

Time: Noon – 3 p.m.
Location: Lawn at Hawkins Pond.
Join Reunion alumni, families and guests any time between noon and 3 p.m. for clams, hamburgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs and watermelon. Keg beer available for purchase. Hang out with Burghy and request songs from our DJ. Bring sunglasses and sunscreen. One free clambake cup per registrant.

Red and White Night: La Dolce Vita

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: The Boathouse at Valcour, 3712 State Route 9, Peru. View on Google Maps.
A favorite location for Cardinal alumni. Join President Ettling, classmates, reunion alumni, faculty, staff and Burghy for a casual and fun evening on Lake Champlain. Hors d’oeuvres, Italian food, cash bar and a disc jockey. Be there when we pick the winning Reunion Raffle tickets.

Mayor's Cup: Live music from Gas House Gorillas

Time: 8 – 11 p.m.
Location: Lions Club Bandshell near the Macdonough Monument, City Hall Place. View on Google Maps.
Featuring jump blues, rock, swing, Cajun and early punk.

Mayor's Cup: Fireworks

Time: 9:30 p.m.
Location: Lions Club Bandshell near the Macdonough Monument, City Hall Place. View on Google Maps.

Sunday, July 14

Farewell Continental Breakfast

Time: 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Location: Macdonough Hall.
Fuel up on breakfast goodies, coffee and farewell hugs from friends before heading home.

Campus Services for Alumni

Fitness Center Hours:

  • Thursday and Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Closed on Sunday.
  • Must be 17 years of age.

College Store Hours:

  • Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Friday, 8 a.m.– 6:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. – noon.
  • Alumni discount of 20 percent on non-sale imprinted merchandise during Reunion.

E. Glenn Giltz Auditorium Hours:

  • Friday, 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, noon – 4 p.m.

Golf Opportunities in the Area

 

Contact Information

For more information about Reunion 2013, please contact:

Office of Alumni Relations
Room 113 Hawkins Hall
101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901-2681

Phone: (518) 564-2090 or (800) 964-1889
FAX: (518) 564-2094
Email: alumni@plattsburgh.edu