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Reunion 2025

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Tuesday, July 8
Author Talk with Tracey Lange
12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Free
Author Talk with Tracey Lange
12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Free

Join us on Zoom to chat with New York Times bestselling author Tracey Lange to discuss her recent book What Happened to the McCrays? which takes place in our very own Potsdam, New York!

Author Talk with Tracey Lange


Stay tuned for details about Tracey Lange's upcoming visit to the SUNY Potsdam campus, coming this fall!


Already registered for Reunion and want to make changes? No problem!


To add new events, please reference your Reunion 2025 email confirmation. There is a View and manage your registration link below the QR Code. From there you can update your Reunion Activities. Please try to avoid registering twice! If you have any questions, reach out to alumni@potsdam.edu.

Virtual
Wednesday, July 9
Worldwide 5K Reunion Kick-off
10:00am EDT
Free
Worldwide 5K Reunion Kick-off
10:00am EDT
Free

Tune in to kick-off Reunion 2025! Following the live video, virtual 5k participants can embark on their 3.1 mile walk or run.

This July, the event will be held in memory of Roland Moquin ’73.

Facebook Page Livestream
Campus Tour on Facebook Live
10:15am EDT
Free
Campus Tour on Facebook Live
10:15am EDT
Free

Join Victoria Fitch '19 & '23 for a Facebook Live tour of our beautiful campus- there is nothing like Potsdam in July!

Facebook Page Livestream
Thursday, July 10
Welcome Reception with President Smith
4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free
Welcome Reception with President Smith
4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Free

President Smith can’t wait to see members of the Potsdam family. Join her and catch up with fellow alumni and friends and enjoy snacks and a cash bar along with a live performance by Alex Vangellow (Hon. '14) and Rob Zolner (Hon. '14).   

Fireside Lounge, 2nd floor of the Barrington Student Union
Omega Private Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
$12 / person
Omega Private Event
6:30pm - 10:00pm EDT
$12 / person

We look forward to welcoming Omega back to campus for this private gathering!

Knowles Conference Center
Friday, July 11
Historic Performances of the Class of 1975 Crane Chorus & Crane Symphony Orchestra
10:00am EDT
Free
Historic Performances of the Class of 1975 Crane Chorus & Crane Symphony Orchestra
10:00am EDT
Free

Enjoy this presentation highlighting the Crane School of Music performances from the Class of 1975, presented by Audio Engineer Emeritus Gary Galo '73.

Wakefield Recital Hall, 2nd Floor Bishop Hall
Campus Walking Tour
10:00am EDT
Free
Campus Walking Tour
10:00am EDT
Free

Join a staff tour guide and fellow alumni on a walking tour of campus, including stops at the HEARTH and WISER Center. Reflect on the memories made in the past and learn about the changes made on campus since you were a student. 

Meet in the Lobby of the Barrington Student Union
The History of the Crane School of Music
11:00am EDT
Free
The History of the Crane School of Music
11:00am EDT
Free

Enjoy a presentation on the history of Crane, presented by Dr. Robyn Lisuzzo Hosley ’77 & Scott LaVine ’71, based on extensive research conducted by both of them.

Wakefield Recital Hall, 2nd Floor Bishop Hall
Blueline Magazine 46th Anniversary Event
1:00pm EDT
Free
Blueline Magazine 46th Anniversary Event
1:00pm EDT
Free

Blueline, a literary magazine in residence at SUNY Potsdam dedicated to the spirit of the Adirondacks, is celebrating its 46th year, and its 36th year on campus. Discussion presented by Emeritus Professor of English and Editor of Blueline Magazine, Dr. Donald McNutt.

Fireside Lounge, 2nd floor of the Barrington Student Union
Prometheus Alumni Food Pantry Coffee & Conversation
1:00pm EDT
Free
Prometheus Alumni Food Pantry Coffee & Conversation
1:00pm EDT
Free

Join April Fullerton, Prometheus Alumni Food Pantry Coordinator, for coffee and conversation on the recent pantry updates. Light refreshments will be provided. 

Donations of food and hygiene items will be accepted throughout the weekend for a chance to win some brand-new Prometheus Alumni Food Pantry swag!  

Prometheus Food Pantry, the Barrington Student Union
Crane School of Music Renovation Tour
1:30pm EDT
Free
Crane School of Music Renovation Tour
1:30pm EDT
Free

Tour the recent renovations of Crane, as well as hearing highlights from this past academic year.

Meet in the Main Lobby of the new Crane Entrance
Behind the Scenes Tour of Something Rotten!
3:00pm EDT
Free
Behind the Scenes Tour of Something Rotten!
3:00pm EDT
Free

Take an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the CPS Summer Musical Something Rotten!  

Meet in the Lobby of the Performing Arts Center
Fireside Chat with Stephan Savoia ’75: “From Potsdam to a Pulitzer”
3:30pm EDT
Free
Fireside Chat with Stephan Savoia ’75: “From Potsdam to a Pulitzer”
3:30pm EDT
Free

As a photojournalist with the Associated Press, Stephan Savoia '75 has won two Pulitzer Prizes and has created a legacy through his powerful imagery that has affected and influenced the world. Join him as he shares his journey from Potsdam to his Pulitzers.

Brick Gallery in the Gibson Gallery, Brainerd Hall
What’s Cooking at Potsdam?
5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
$25 / person
What’s Cooking at Potsdam?
5:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
$25 / person

All Reunion attendees are invited to join President Smith and her husband, Brett Lloyd, for Thanksgiving in July! Share some of their favorite dishes and traditions as they reflect on this past year as members of the Potsdam family. 

The Barrington Student Union Dining Court
Class of 1975 & 50-Year Club Dessert Reception with the President
7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Free
Class of 1975 & 50-Year Club Dessert Reception with the President
7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Free

Members of the 50-Year Class and 50-Year Club (class of 1975 and before) are invited to continue their celebration and journey down memory lane with dessert at the President’s residence.

President’s Residence
69 Pierrepont Ave.
Wrestling Alumni Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Free
Wrestling Alumni Reception
7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Free

Join our Wrestling Team alumni and friends, along with Dr. Neil Johnson (Hon. '01), as they return to campus for a gathering of stories, friendship, and a heap of Potsdam Pride! Bring your photos, stories and Bear wear to share in this special occasion. Cash bar and snacks will be available.

Fireside Lounge, 2nd floor of the Barrington Student Union
Saturday, July 12
In-person Reunion 5k Walk/Run
8:30am EDT
Free
In-person Reunion 5k Walk/Run
8:30am EDT
Free

Run or walk 3.1 miles around campus. Reunion 2025 race bibs will be given to participants at check-in. 

This July, the event will be held in memory of Roland Moquin ’73.

Meet at the Maxcy Hall Ramp Entrance
Psi Phi Delta Alumni Meeting
9:00am EDT
Free
Psi Phi Delta Alumni Meeting
9:00am EDT
Free

Welcome back, Psi Phi Delta! Join members for an alumni meeting and reconnect with fellow alumni.

Kellas Hall, Room 102
Omega Alumni Association Meeting
9:00am EDT
Free
Omega Alumni Association Meeting
9:00am EDT
Free

Welcome back, Omega! Be sure to attend your alumni meeting for a chance to reconnect and celebrate.

Kellas Hall, Room 105
Estate & Will Planning Seminar
9:00am EDT
Free
Estate & Will Planning Seminar
9:00am EDT
Free

Join Roger B. Linden, Esq. ’74 as he discusses creating and updating essential estate and planning documents, such as your Last Will and Testament.

Richard Del Guidice Forum, Room 204 of the Barrington Student Union
Phi Kappa Pi Alumni Meeting
9:00am EDT
Free
Phi Kappa Pi Alumni Meeting
9:00am EDT
Free

Welcome back, Phi Kappa Pi! Join members for an alumni meeting and reconnect with fellow alumni.

Kellas Hall, Room 103
AGO Meeting
9:30am EDT
Free
AGO Meeting
9:30am EDT
Free

Welcome back, AGO Sisters! Be sure to attend your alumni meeting for a chance to reconnect and celebrate.

Kellas Hall, Room 104
Walking Tour of Bayside Cemetery and Its Many Legends
10:00am EDT
Free
Walking Tour of Bayside Cemetery and Its Many Legends
10:00am EDT
Free

Frank Leavitt ’89 leads a historical tour through Bayside Cemetery, sharing stories of the Potsdam legends who now reside there.

Meet at the entrance of Bayside Cemetery on Outer Clarkson Ave.
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Brunch
11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
$0 - $25 / person
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Brunch
11:00am - 1:00pm EDT
$0 - $25 / person

Alumni are welcome to attend the induction of three teams into the Sports Hall of Fame. Celebrate the legacy of Men’s Basketball 1978-79, Men’s Swimming and Diving 1976-77 and Men’s Swimming and Diving 1977-78. 


IF YOU ARE A HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE, please select the "Hall of Fame Inductee" Ticket Type!

All inductees can also bring one guest to the ceremony and brunch for free. Any additional guests must select the "Hall of Fame Attendee" ticket type.

To register as a Hall of Fame Inductee:

  1. Select the "Hall of Fame Inductee" ticket type.
  2. To bring one guest, provide them with the "Hall of Fame Inductee Guest" ticket type.
  3. If you are ALREADY a member of the Sports Hall of Fame, please select the "Sports Hall of Fame Member" Ticket Type!
Knowles MPR
"Doc" Mark S. Hartman Practice Room Dedication
12:00pm EDT
Free
"Doc" Mark S. Hartman Practice Room Dedication
12:00pm EDT
Free

Celebrate the naming of the "Doc" Mark S. Hartman Practice Room. Made possible through the generosity of Jessica Moquin ’00 and Christian Vischi ’98, this naming honors Faculty Emeritus Dr. Mark Hartman's legacy at SUNY Potsdam.

Room A137, Crane School of Music
Trombone Alumni & Friends Picnic
12:30pm EDT
$20 / person
Trombone Alumni & Friends Picnic
12:30pm EDT
$20 / person

All Crane alumni are invited to join the Trombone alums at this picnic and catch up with old friends.

Townhouse Courtyard Tent
Affinity Groups & All Greek Photos
12:30pm EDT
Free
Affinity Groups & All Greek Photos
12:30pm EDT
Free

SUNY Potsdam Affinity Groups & Greek alumni are invited to join classmates for a photo in Minerva Plaza across from the Barrington Student Union.

Minerva Plaza
Alumni Reunion 2025 Celebration
4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
$0 - $25 / person
Alumni Reunion 2025 Celebration
4:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
$0 - $25 / person

Join us as we honor members of the SUNY Potsdam family who demonstrate excellence in their professional achievements and loyal service to the College. The celebration continues with delicious food, a silent auction to support current students and entertainment provided by Double Axel! Meet up with friends from your class year or decade and celebrate the memories you've shared!

Multi-Purpose Room, the Barrington Student Union
Omega Delta Phi Alumni Dinner
6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
$30 / person
Omega Delta Phi Alumni Dinner
6:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
$30 / person

We look forward to welcoming Omega back to campus for this private dinner!

Fireside Lounge, 2nd floor of Barrington Student Union
Hurley’s Open Mic Night
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Free
Hurley’s Open Mic Night
7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Free

Enjoy an open mic night at Hurley’s as we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Hurley’s Coffeehouse Compilation Album. Featuring a special guest Brenda Henry ‘83 for a stand-up comedy set. Cash bar available. 

Hurley’s Nightclub, Lehman Hall
Trombone Alumni Concert
7:30pm EDT
$0 - $26 / person
Trombone Alumni Concert
7:30pm EDT
$0 - $26 / person

Campus will resonate with the warm, rich sounds of trombones this summer as we welcome back our esteemed Crane Alumni TromboneS (CATS). This year’s musical group represents six decades of Crane trombonists and will be hosted and directed by Dr. Christopher Hernacki. 


IF YOU ARE A CATS PERFORMER, please purchase your PERFORMANCE TSHIRTS HERE!

You can also use shirts from previous CATS reunions, or dress in all black for the performance. 

To purchase your CATS Reunion Performance T-Shirt: 

  1. Select the "CATS Reunion T-Shirt (Performers ONLY)" ticket. 
  2. Then, provide your t-shirt size below.
Helen M. Hosmer Concert Hall
Phi Kappa Pi Alumni Gathering
9:00pm EDT
Free
Phi Kappa Pi Alumni Gathering
9:00pm EDT
Free

We’re thrilled to welcome Phi Kappa Pi back to campus for this event! Join fellow members at the Marshall Park Firepit for an evening of stories, camaraderie, and good times.

Marshall Park Firepit
Sunday, July 13
Alumni & Friends Farewell Brunch
8:30am - 11:00am EDT
$0 - $20 / person
Alumni & Friends Farewell Brunch
8:30am - 11:00am EDT
$0 - $20 / person

Share a final meal and say your goodbyes until next year!

Barrington Student Union Dining Court
Event registrations closed July 14th at 10:00 AM EDT
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