Homecoming / Alumni Weekend 2009
October 9-11, 2009
Celebrating 90 Years on the Heights!
Alumni Weekend, Family Weekend &
Siena’s 90th Birthday—All in One!
Savor the Journey! Toast the Memories!
Join alumni, students and families—of all ages and all SHU locations—for a fun weekend at the Heights. On top of our traditional events, we’re celebrating Siena’s 90th year—you’ll find plenty to keep you busy, so come early and stay late. It’s a once-in-90-years weekend!
So many reasons to come back:
Reunions. Athletics. Savvy Seminars. Food and Fellowship. Fun!
Recharge your mind. Refresh your soul. Rekindle your Siena spirit!
Explore SHU history in special events including a heritage tour in the Adrian Dominican circle cemetery. Come see what’s new (and what’s not) since your Siena days.
Don’t miss a thing! Review the entire schedule below—and remember: Early Bird Prices are good only through September 10. Register today!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
- Varsity Women’s Volleyball
- Art: Recent Work by Christina West ’03
- Wine & Cheese Gallery Opening
- Artist’s Talk with Christina West ‘03
- Theater: “Drood” (The musical based on an unfinished Charles Dickens mystery!)
- “Afterglow” Reception
- Informal Reunion Gatherings
Saturday, October 10, 2009
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Admissions Open House
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5K Road Race
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Reunion Lounge in Sage Union
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“Solid Gold Get-Together” Brunch for Alumnae of ’59 and earlier
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Siena Fest & “Open Mic” Alumni Showcase
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Alumni Choir at “Open Mic”
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Varsity Soccer and Soccer Tailgate Party
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Savvy Seminars (see list below!)
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Campus Picnic Lunch
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“Celebrate with the Sisters” Gathering
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Homecoming Alumni Mass
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All-Alumni Reception
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Class Reunion Banquets
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Athletic Hall of Fame Induction
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Musical Theater Production: “Drood”
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Octoberfest!
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Savvy Seminars:
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See What’s There (Fri.10/9)
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History on the Heights (Fri.10/9, and Sat.10/10)
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Why Do They Do That? (Sat.10/10)
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Marketing Yourself in a New Economic Environment (Sat.10/10)
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Women’s Sense of Justice in Policing (Sat.10/10)
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Prison Ministry through Education (Sat.10/10)
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A High School Peace Curriculum for Post-War Iraq (Sat.10/10)
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Fully Alive! Enriching Your Life through Passion, Faith & Character
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Celebration Brunch (Sun.10/11)
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Speakers include SHU President Sister Peg Albert, OP, Angie O’Neill Bidlack ’64, and Keith Rusie ‘99
Reunions! Reunions! Reunions!
Graduation Class Reunions:
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50th Reunion of the Class of ‘59
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45th Reunion of the Class of ‘64
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40th Reunion of the Class of ‘69
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25th Reunion of the Class of ‘84
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All Classes ending in 4 and 9
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Solid Gold Get-Together Brunch! - Alumnae classes up to 1959.
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Themed Reunion - “LAW & ORDER: SHU” Spotlighting Siena’s Criminal Justice programs and alumni in law enforcement, corrections & courts.
More information here.
Questions? Suggestions?
SHU Alumni Office: (517) 264-7143
alumni@sienaheights.edu