Homecoming 2019 Schedule

Homecoming is slated for Friday, Oct. 18 through Sunday, Oct. 20.

PLEASE NOTE:  Unless otherwise noted, reservations for events may be made online

Tickets will be mailed for reservations received prior to Wednesday, Oct. 16. After this date, tickets may be picked up on Thursday, Oct. 17 at the Alumni House, 286 Central Ave., from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.; on Friday, Oct. 18, from 1 until 8 p.m., at the Alumni House, and on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., in the Williams Center.

Some events may be subject to change. Please check the Alumni website for any updates.  

A free shuttle bus will continuously circulate the parking lots and campus for guests’ convenience.

Friday, Oct. 18

Freedonia Marxonia Exhibit
7:30 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Hahn Family Freedonia Marxonia Fund of the Fredonia College Foundation.
Reed Library
Free

Bookstore Open
9 a.m.–5 p.m.
University Commons (formerly Cranston Hall)

Golden Alumni Luncheon
Noon
For all graduates of 1969 and before.
Horizon Room, lower level of Williams Center (formerly known as the Campus Center)
Reservations recommended
$30/person

Martha Colburn Exhibit
Noon–9 p.m.
An exhibition of four stop-motion, animated films and related collages and props.
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center.
Free.

Registration and Ticket Pick Up
1-5 p.m.
Alumni House, 286 Central Ave.

Fredonia 1891 Opera House Tour
2:00 p.m.
Village Hall, Fredonia
Transportation is on your own.
Free

Department of Biology Keynote Presentation
3 p.m.
Deborah Good, Ph.D., ʼ87 (Medical Technology)
Kelly Family Auditorium (Room 105)
Science Center
Free

Homecoming Dinner
5 p.m.
Celebrating the classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, and 1969, recognition of alumni Outstanding Achievement Award recipients. Multipurpose Room, Williams Center (formerly known as the Campus Center)
Reservations recommended, seating is limited.
$40/person

Women’s Volleyball
6 p.m.
Fredonia vs. SUNY Cortland
Dods Gym

Student Pep Rally/ Talent Show
7 p.m.
Crowning of Homecoming Royalty
Indoor Track, Steele Hall
Free

Recreational Public Ice Skating
7–9 p.m.
Ice Arena, Steele Hall
Nominal rental charge for skates.

“The Grapes of Wrath”
8 p.m.
Marvel Theatre, Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
Tickets are $25/person and may be purchased online or by calling the Fredonia Ticket Office at 716-673-3501.

1970s Reunion Jazz Concert
8 p.m.
Rosch Recital Hall, Mason Hall
Free

Saturday, Oct. 19

Registration and Ticket Pick Up
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Williams Center Information Booth
Coffee may be purchased at Starbucks and Tim Hortons.

Biology Alumni Breakfast
9 a.m.
Major Alice Sam Conference Room, Science Center
Free

Women’s Alumni Soccer Game
10 a.m.
University Stadium

Fourth Annual Fredonia Mini Maker Faire
10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Co-sponsored with Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES. For more information, go online.
Williams Center and Science Center
Free
Food trucks will be located in Jewett Hall parking lot.

Campus Tour
11 a.m.
Meet at Information Booth, Williams Center.
Free

Bookstore Open
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
University Commons (formerly known as Cranston Hall)

Martha Colburn Exhibit
Noon–8 p.m.
An exhibition of four stop-motion, animated films and related collages and props.  
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center
Free

Freedonia Marxonia Exhibit
Noon–8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Hahn Family Freedonia Marxonia Fund of the Fredonia College Foundation
Reed Library
Free

Class of 1969 Buffet Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Horizon Room, lower level Williams Center
Rservations recommended
$25/person

Women’s Soccer Game
1 p.m.
Fredonia vs. SUNY Buffalo State
University Stadium

Women’s Volleyball Game
1 p.m.
Fredonia vs. Oswego
Dods Gym

Alumni Get Together
2-4 p.m.
Dods Grove/Tent/DJ.
Nominal charge for beer. Please bring ID.
Food trucks will be located in Jewett Hall parking lot.

Recreational Public Ice Skating
2–4 p.m.
Ice Arena, Steele Hall
Nominal rental charge for skates.

Two Musical Selections from Dexy's Midnight Runners 
3 p.m.
Performed by Mary Ramsey, '95 (from the 10,000 Maniacs); Joe Rozler, '81; John Caruso, '81; Stuart Shapiro, and Armand Petri.
McEwen Hall Room 209
Free

Leadership Corps 30th Anniversary Reception
3–4:30 p.m.
For all former and current Leadership students
Williams Center Room S222
Free

Honored Class Reception
4 p.m.
Tim Hortons, Williams Center
For classes of 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989 and 1994
$10 at the door

Class of 1999 20-Year Reunion Happy Hour
6–9 p.m.
Old Main Inn, 24 Water St.
Complimentary munchies. Cash Bar.

“The Grapes of Wrath”
7:30 p.m.
Marvel Theatre, Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center
Tickets are $25/per person and may be purchased online or by calling the Fredonia Ticket Office at 716-673-3501.

Fredonia Wind Ensemble
8 p.m.
Conducted by Dr. Paula Holcomb
King Concert Hall, Rockefeller Arts Center
Free

Class of 2009 10-Year Reunion Happy Hour
9 p.m.
Old Main Inn, 24 Water St.
Complimentary munchies. Cash Bar.

Downtown Meetings
9 p.m.
Look for location assignments at Homecoming Registration Booth.
All honored classes (1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014) will have opportunities to convene at designated establishments downtown.

Sunday, Oct. 20

Martha Colburn Exhibit
Noon–4 p.m.
An exhibition of four stop-motion, animated films and related collages and props.
The Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery, Rockefeller Arts Center
Free

Freedonia Marxonia Exhibit
Noon–Midnight
Sponsored by the Hahn Family Freedonia Marxonia Fund of the Fredonia College Foundation
Reed Library
Free

“The Grapes of Wrath”
2 p.m.
Marvel Theatre, Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center.
Tickets are $25/per person and may be purchased online or by calling the Fredonia Ticket Office at 716-673-3501.

Recreational Public Ice Skating
7–9 p.m.
Ice Arena, Steele Hall
Nominal rental charge for skates.