Alumni Institute Session I:

• A Critical Need: Keeping Our Campus Mentally Healthy

• The Importance of Self-Advocacy in Health Care

• Joining Hearts and Hands Across the Globe

Alumni Institute Session II:

• Music on the Brain

• A Day in the Life of a Naz DPT Student

• South Asian Art and Iconography

Bon Voyage Breakfast Buffet

Thursday, May 28

Council Oak Society Reception

The Home of Daan and Lorraine Braveman

6:00 pm

To celebrate your charter membership in the Council Oak Society, benefactors who have given $1,000 or more to the College this year are invited to join President Daan Braveman and his wife, Lorraine, for an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Discover how recent developments have positioned Nazareth to address future challenges. Invitation mailed separately. Questions may be directed to the office of development at (585) 389-2415.

Friday, May 29

School of Management Alumni Golf Tournament
Shadow Pines Golf Club

9:00 a.m.         Registration

10:00 a.m.       Shot-gun start

Tee it up  and play a round of golf with family, friends, and classmates. The $85.00 fee includes your greens fee, lunch, tee gift, and cart. Sign up early - limited spots are available. To sponsor a hole or for more information, please contact Rose Marie Barber '72 at (585) 389-2569 or e-mail: rbarber9@naz.edu.

Note: Alumni from the School of Management will also receive a separate flyer in the mail.  View the flyer in PDF format.

50th Anniversary Luncheon

Forum, Otto A. Shults Center

11:30 a.m.  

The College honors its golden anniversary class with a luncheon hosted by President Daan Braveman. All members of the class of 1959 and their spouses/partners are invited to attend. Valet service will be available in front of the Otto A. Shults Center. 

Founders Society Luncheon

Colie's Cafe, Elizabeth George Hall

12:00 noon

Celebrate your commitment to Nazareth’s future with others who have also made planned gifts to the College. Enjoy a light lunch and learn about the importance of healthcare advocacy from Nazareth’s Dean of Health and Human Services, Shirley Szekeres. Invitation mailed separately. Questions may be directed to the office of development at (585) 389-2415.

2:30 p.m.

Naz History and Humor with Dr. Mary T. Bush ’51 

Forum, Otto A. Shults Center

Don't miss this lighthearted presentation of humorous memories and historical Nazareth College moments as told by one of the College’s most qualified historians, Dr. Mary T. Bush ’51. Refreshments will follow.

6:00 p.m.

Current and Retired Nazareth Faculty and Staff Gathering

Kidera Gymnasium, Otto A. Shults Center

Come mingle with some of your favorite professors and staff members from when you were at Naz!

6:30 p.m.

Welcome Back Barbecue

Kidera Gymnasium , Otto A. Shults Center

Kick off the weekend with a casual summer barbecue in the company of familiar faces. President Braveman will be there to welcome alumni and friends back to campus. Good friends, hearty food, music, and shared memories. What’s not to love?

8:00 p.m.

An Evening with Todd East '91

Kidera Gymnasium , Otto A. Shults Center

Catch up with your old college roomies, classmates, and team members under the Big Top and unwind as talented musician Todd East '91 sets the mood with sounds of folk ballads to crowd favorites.

10:00 p.m.

Thirsty’s Alumni Gathering

Thirsty’s, Pittsford

Reunite with college buddies at the local watering hole for drinks and laughs. The outdoor deck is perfect for summertime reminiscing.

Saturday, May 30

Breakfast Buffet

Cabaret, Otto A. Shults Center

7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

There’s nothing like a stroll through the dining hall to make you feel like you’re a college student. Start the day off right with a plentiful breakfast including eggs, pancakes, pastries, and fruit.

Get Physical!

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Hoping to “burn a few” while you’re reliving the good ole’ days? Nazareth is here to help! Visit the fitness center, pool, and racquetball courts in the Otto A. Shults Center or the fitness center and track at the Golden Flyer Stadium. Grab a racket and a partner and stop by the tennis courts. They’re open from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fun Run/Walk

All-Weather Track, Golden Flyer Stadium

8:30 a.m.

Lace up those shoes and stretch those muscles for our annual alumni fun run/walk. Meet inside the Golden Flyer Stadium and give it all you’ve got!

9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

51+ Club Luncheon

Forum, Otto A. Shults Center

12:00 noon

Who says the fun stops at 50? Come celebrate your collective membership in the 51+ club and share memories of your Nazareth experience with fellow alumnae during a luncheon for the classes of 1928-1958. Valet service will be available in front of the building.

Reunion Picnic

The Natapow Quad

11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  

It’s a reunion jubilee! Bring family members of all ages to join alumni of every generation for a picnic-style lunch and out-of-this-world fun. Family activities include face-painting, games, and slides. Eat and then rock out with The Chairs, Nazareth’s own faculty-led band.

Rain location: Kearney Dining Hall

Campus Tours and Heritage Trail

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

You’ve got to see it to believe it. You’ll be amazed at how your alma mater has changed. Take a student-led walking or shuttle tour of campus and see sites old and new. Tours last approximately 25 minutes and include Nazareth’s Golisano Academic Center, residence halls, and 2,200-seat stadium. While you’re at it, retrace Nazareth’s history by calling the Heritage Trail hotline at (585) 563-1661. Tours depart from the side lawn of the Golisano Academic Center.

Presidential Perspectives, President Daan Braveman

Forum, Otto A. Shults Center

2:30 - 3:15 p.m.

Join President Daan Braveman for his delivery of Presidential Perspectives to discover how Nazareth College has the power to transform students, scholarship, alumni, and the region. Listen to the new Nazareth story and hear how the College is poised to rise and meet the critical issues of the future.

Savor the Flavor: Finger Lakes Wine Tasting

Cabaret, Otto A. Shults Center

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

The flavors of the Finger Lakes come your way as local wineries sample their vintages right here on campus. Riesling, Chardonnay, or Cabernet Sauvignon - what will your favorite be?

Cocktail Reception and Dinner Registration  

Echo Circle, Otto A. Shults Center

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Get ready for an evening to remember. Start by mingling with old friends and mixing with new ones at this festive cocktail reception.

Rain Location: Forum, Otto A. Shults Center

Reunion Dinner/Outstanding Alumni Awards Presentation/Golden Flyer Challenge Awards  

Kidera Gymnasium, Otto A. Shults Center

7:00 p.m.

Let the fun begin! Grab a table with your classmates and show your class pride with exuberant cheers as your class is acknowledged. Celebrate Nazareth, its alumni, and the 2009 outstanding alumni award winners. Afterwards, the results of the Golden Flyer Challenge will be revealed. Stick around to find out who the winners are! Summer casual attire.

Naz Jazz

Kidera Gymnasium, Otto A. Shults Center

8:30 p.m.

Keep the party going as current Naz musicians share in the fun with a snazzy jazz set that’s sure to get your fingers snapping.

****NEW EVENT****
Alumni Mixer

Colie's Cafe, Elizabeth George Hall

9:30 p.m.

We didn't orginally have this on the schedule, but we heard your feedback and responded to your demands. Join your classmates for an "Alumni Mixer" complete with a DJ and a cash bar. It will be a rockin' good time!

Sunday, May 31

Bon Voyage Breakfast Buffet

Sorelle's, Golisano Academic Center

9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Catch up with your friends one last time and relive Reunion 2009 over a hearty breakfast buffet. 

Alumni Memorial Mass

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center

10:00 a.m.

Commemorate the lives of our deceased alumni and family members during this special ceremony.