Schedule of Events

Reunion Weekend 2024 Schedule

As plans for Reunion Weekend 2024 take shape, this page will be updated. The current schedule below is from 2023.

Updated on November 10, 2023 
(Schedule is subject to change.)

11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  |  Registration
Dolan Family Lobby, Appleton Arena
Welcome home!  Pick up your complimentary schedule of events, Reunion gift, and nametag. Your nametag serves as your entry into events throughout the weekend, so don’t lose it! Refreshments available.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  “SLU Traditions Then and Now” Tour
Meet at Sullivan Student Center Main Entrance
Join this interactive, student-led tour of campus that includes both historic and new locations.

5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  |  50th Reunion & Honor Guard Cocktail Reception with President Kathryn A. Morris
Newell Field House
The class of 1973 and Honor Guard classes are invited to join President Kathryn A. Morris for a reception highlighting 50+ years as Laurentians.

6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  |  Honor Guard Dinner and 50th Reunion Induction Ceremony
Newell Field House
President Kathryn A. Morris invites members of the 50th Reunion and the Honor Guard to this distinctive event. After a shared meal, the 50th Reunion class will share remembrances and be inducted into the University’s Honor Guard.

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.  |  North Country Welcome Dinner
Sykes Common Room
Join other early arrivals for a dinner featuring tastes and flavors of the North Country! Complimentary Beer and Wine.

8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  |  Jazzy Blues Jam with the Reunion Jazz Quintet and Miner Street Band
The Underground, Noble Center
Enjoy the Reunion Jazz Quintet as they play a set of jazz standards followed by a set of jazzy blues that will keep you dancing all evening long!

Ongoing  |  Hospitality Center Gatherings
Stop by your class's hospitality center, open all weekend, for casual conversation and to reconnect with friends and classmates.

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  |  Continental Breakfast
Dana Dining Hall

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.  |  Registration
Dolan Family Lobby, Appleton Arena Lobby
Welcome home!  Pick up your complimentary schedule of events, Reunion gift, and nametag. Your nametag serves as your entry into events throughout the weekend, so don’t lose it! Refreshments available.

8:00 a.m.   |  Reunion Bike Ride
Meet at the steps of Vilas Hall
*Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time*
Enjoy a spin on the roads of the North Country with an 18-mile bike ride paced for recreational cyclists and above. Participants must provide their own bike, helmet, and gear. No bike rentals available.

8:30 a.m.  |  Saints Athletics Golf Tournament
St. Lawrence University Oliver D. Appleton Golf Course
Spend a day on the greens in support of Saints Athletics! Registration for the 12th annual tournament begins at 8:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Separate registration required.

10:00 a.m.  |  Student-Led Campus Tour
Meet in front of Sullivan Student Center

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  The Einhorn Collection: A look at the "educational charts" of Ray Fadden
Sullivan Student Center, Hannon Room
In this seminar, Paul Doty, Curator of Special Collections and University Archive Librarian, will provide an inside look on the "educational charts" of Ray Fadden, founder of the Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center. "Educational charts" were drawn to educate Native American children about Iroquois history. Doty will also talk about the classes at St. Lawrence that used these charts and programs at the Brush Art Gallery that had a connection to Fadden.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  |  Scarlet & Brown Bag Lunch
Sullivan Student Center, Winston Room
Stop by and make your complimentary lunch "to go."

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  Canoe Shack
Check out a canoe and enjoy a paddle on the Little River. Transportation is available at the Sullivan Student Center, or go out Park Street to the end of the sports fields, turn right on the gravel road just before the Little River bridge, and go about 100 yards to the Canoe Shack, a brown clapboard building on the river's edge.

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |  St. Lawrence Today: A Panel with SLU Students
Sullivan Student Center, Hannon Room
St. Lawrence is on an exciting trajectory of growth and evolution. Come to this panel to hear from current students about the St. Lawrence of today, both inside and outside the classroom. 

2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |  Paint 'n Sip with Dennis Morreale '07
Richard F. Brush '52 University Quad Tent
Take a seat and follow the instructions of Dennis as he helps you create a St. Lawrence themed masterpiece. Supplies provided. Limited to 25 participants, first come, first paint!

2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |  Reunion Jazz Quintet
Peterson-Kermani Performance Hall, Griffiths Arts Center
The Reunion Jazz Quintet returns to play two sets of jazz standards and originals. The Quintet features alumni Andy Jaffe '73 on piano, Matt Aschkynazo '72 on guitar, and Christ Ritter '72 on drums, along with Thomas Westcott on bass and Jesse Collins on saxophone. Enjoy this rare opportunity to hear accomplished SLU alumni playing world-class jazz.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |  Brush Alumni House Open House
Brush Alumni House, 11 University Avenue
You’re invited to explore the renovations at the Brush Alumni House. Come see the contributions of the Brush family in revitalizing this campus pillar. You'll want to book your next stay!

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  |  Bacheller Memorial Chime Concert

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  |  Alumni Award Recipient Reception with President Kathryn A. Morris
MacAllaster House, 54 East Main Street
By invitation only.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  |  Every Laurentian Dinner
Updated: Dana Dining Hall
Connect with classmates and Laurentians across generations at this evening reception and dinner. Please note: this event has been moved to Dana Dining Hall, and should weather cooperate, guests are welcome to take their meals outdoors.

5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |  Wrestling Reception
Carter Club, Appleton Arena
By invitation only.

6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |  Robert J. Sheldon Hall of Fame Inductee Reception
Legends of Appleton Room, Appleton Arena
By invitation only; Inductees and one guest.

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.   |  Robert J. Sheldon Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner
Torrey Rink, Appleton Arena
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with beer and wine from 6:30 - 7 p.m. Dinner to begin at 7:15 p.m.
Here We Go Saints!  St. Lawrence University and the Athletics Department are honored to host the Robert J. Sheldon Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for the 2023 class. 
Congratulations to this year’s inductees:
•  John Clark ’69   |  Wrestling Coach & Athletic Director
•  Jon Goodemote ’88  |  Basketball
•  Dave Tropeano '95  |  Baseball
•  Steve Reynolds ’00  |  Alpine Ski
•  Kyle Rank ’06, M'07  |  Golf, Hockey
•  Alyssa “Aly” Pirinelli-Deslauriers ’10 |  Track & Field
•  Abby Rose Hart ’11  |  Volleyball
•  Riding National Championship Teams from 2012 & 2013

8:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  |  Evening Entertainment with The Flying Wedge
Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center
Enjoy the beats of The Flying Wedge at the end of a busy day! A St. Lawrence favorite, "The Wedge" has been playing in some form or other since the 1970's and continues to rock on. It's a performance not to be missed!

Ongoing  |  Hospitality Center Gatherings
Stop by your class's or affinity's hospitality center, open all weekend, for casual conversation and to reconnect with friends and classmates.

7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  |  Continental Breakfast
Dana Dining Hall

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  Registration
Dolan Family Lobby, Appleton Arena Lobby
You didn’t miss the fun! Stop by to pick up your registration and event materials. Arriving later than noon? Don’t worry, nametags and registration packets will move to the All Class Picnic.

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  |  Saints Athletics Hall of Fame Breakfast Starter
Lisa Mazzola Cania M’82, P’07 Alumni Council Campus Room,
3rd Floor, Sullivan Student Center
Every Saint knows breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Enjoy a morning gathering with this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees, current St. Lawrence University coaches, and Senior Associate Vice President for Athletics Bob Durocher M’94, P’13.

8:00 a.m.  |  Saddlemire Trail Trot
Meet at the bench at the start of the Avenue of the Elms 
*Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time*
Enjoy an out and back run on the Saddlemire Trail. The first 50 participants will receive a commemorative Alumni Run memento. Thunder and lightning will cancel this event.

8:30 a.m.  |  Kappa Kappa Gamma Breakfast and Informal Meeting
Kappa Lodge, 45 East Main Street
Alumni and spouses welcome!

9:00 a.m.  |  Friends of Bill W. Meeting
Carnegie 212

10:00 a.m.  |  The Alumni Parade
Line up on the High Road between Dean-Eaton and Carnegie
Don your alumni garb, grab a sign, and join this festive event for a nostalgic walk around the Richard F. Brush '52 Quad. The parade will start at 10:15 a.m., rain or shine. Thunder and lightning will cancel this event.

10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  Alumni Awards and Class Gifts Ceremony
Gunnison Memorial Chapel
President Kathryn A. Morris will offer reflections and recognize Alumni Award recipients. Class gifts will be announced and awards will be presented for class achievements and the Hervey Cup awaits for "Best in Show" in the parade.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.  |  Manley Society Luncheon
Eben Holden
All Laurentians are invited to join members of the G. Atwood Manley Society for an afternoon luncheon and fellowship with one another. Hear from our newest Manley Award recipients as well as ruminations on St. Lawrence past and present – accompanied by a photo montage. The Manley Society is composed of more than 1,600 Laurentians who have generously made legacy gifts to the University.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.  |  All-Class Picnic with faculty and staff
Library Quad (Rain location: Newell Field House)
Mingle over traditional picnic fare and enjoy the company of Laurentians, faculty, and staff during this traditional Reunion Weekend favorite!

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  Canoe Shack
Check out a canoe and enjoy a paddle on the Little River. Transportation is available at the Noble Center, or go out Park Street to the end of the sports fields, turn right on the gravel road just before the Little River bridge, and go about 100 yards to the Canoe Shack, a brown clapboard building on the river's edge.

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.  |  Meet the Dean with Alison Del Rossi
Sullivan Student Center, Hannon Room
Meet a new member of senior staff and learn about her vision for the evolution of the St. Lawrence academic program as she gets set to begin her tenure as Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs this summer. 

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  Lawn Party & Ice Cream Social
Richard F. Brush '52 Quad (Rain Location: Newell Field House)
Enjoy an afternoon of lawn games, snacks, and ice cream treats as you connect with classmates on the Quad. Alums Jack Droppa ’11 and Emily Tulip Droppa ’09 of Weird Window Brewing will have a slate of beer varieties on hand and Rob Larrabee ’97 will provide some energizing tunes.

2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.  |  Networking for Alumni of Color, LGBTQIA+, and International Laurentians
Kirk Douglas Hall Underpass (Rain location: Newell Field House)
Grab an ice cream treat and join Kimberly Flint-Hamilton, Associate Dean of Diversity of Inclusion, along with alumni volunteers Braulio Acuria '13 and Jabari Bowen '18 for an opportunity to network and connect with Laurentians across identities. 

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | UPDATED: Ceremonial Groundbreaking of the Appleton Arena George W. Karpus ’68 Athletic Center
North side of Appleton Arena
Join President Kathryn A. Morris and members of the Laurentian Community as we break ground at the future site of the Karpus Athletic Center! Thanks to the generosity of George W. Karpus ’68 and several other generous supporters, Appleton Phase II is now slated to officially begin construction in the coming months. The project will provide a complex devoted to Division III student-athletes, thereby expanding health and wellness space for the entire student and campus community.  Attendees will see renderings and learn the latest on this exciting project, as well as explore the upgrades to the Joe Marsh Men’s Hockey Team Suite, Women’s Hockey Team Suite, and the Michael “Buddy” Cornacchia ’74 Strength and Conditioning Center.
Light refreshments and complimentary beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages available.

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  |  Greek & Theme Open Houses
Alpha Delta Pi, 18 Elm St (current Chi Omega house)
Alpha Tau Omega, 13 University Ave
Beta Theta Pi and Temple, 25 College St
Chi Omega, 18 Elm St
Delta Delta Delta, 19 Judson St
Kappa Delta, 53 Park St (current Kappa Delta Sigma house)
Kappa Delta Sigma, 53 Park St
Kappa Kappa Gamma, 45 East Main St
Pi Beta Phi, 21 Romoda Dr
Sigma Chi, 58 Park St
Sigma Pi, 52 Park St
For closed chapters, take this opportunity to visit your former Greek house (limited access). Due to Reunion Weekend and summer student housing, a few former Greek house locations are unavailable. Theme information to also be provided. 

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  |  Meet & Greet at The Living Lab
Route 68, 1 mile from SLU Campus
Join Sara Ashpole, R. Sheldon ’68 and Virginia H. Johnson Professor in the Sciences and Associate Professor and Chair of the Environmental Studies Department for an informal afternoon get-together to reconnect and learn about the evolving opportunities in the Environmental Studies Department. Need a ride? Check in at the Sullivan Student Center at 3:45 p.m. for transportation. Walking? Head down the Avenue of the Elms and follow the Saddlemire Trail until you reach the wooden boardwalk section. The Lab will be about 1/2 mile down the trail on the left. 

5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  |  Bacheller Memorial Chime Concert

5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  |  30th Reunion Classes Reception with President Kathryn A. Morris
MacAllaster House, 54 East Main Street
For the classes of 1992, 1993, and 1994 only.

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  50th Reunion Class Reception and Dinner
Eben Holden
Complimentary beer and wine

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  Classes of 2017, 2018, and 2019 5th Reunion Reception and Dinner
Library Quad Tent (Rain Location: Dana Dining Hall)
Complimentary beer and wine

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  Classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014 10th Reunion Reception and Dinner
Appleton Arena, Torrey Rink

Complimentary beer and wine

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  Classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968 Honor Guard Reunion Reception and Dinner
Lisa Mazzola Cania M’82, P’07 Alumni Council Campus Room,
3rd Floor, Sullivan Student Center
Complimentary beer and wine

6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  Classes of 1992, 1993, and 1994 30th Reunion Dinner
Sykes Common Room
Complimentary beer and wine

9:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  |  Evening Entertainment with the Miner Street Band
Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center
Enjoy one last hurrah of music and dancing as the weekend comes to a close with a performance from the Miner Street Band.

Ongoing  |  Hospitality Center Gatherings
Stop by your class's hospitality center, open all weekend, for casual conversation and to reconnect with friends and classmates.

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.  |  Classic Dana Brunch
Dana Dining Hall

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.  |  Service of Remembrance
Gunnison Memorial Chapel

As Reunion comes to a close, we remember all alumni, faculty, and staff who have passed away in the last year. Alumni Executive Council members will read the names, one-by-one, to remember each Laurentian. All are encouraged to attend this non-denominational service.

1:00 p.m.  |  Residence Halls Close

Registration
Dolan Family Lobby, Appleton Arena
• Thursday, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Friday, 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. - Noon

Campus Safety and Security: call 315-229-5555
• Safe walks are available on campus any time.
• Please do not park around the University Quad.
• All University walking trails close at dusk.

Campus Shuttle Service Hours
• Thursday, 11 a.m. to Midnight
• Friday, 7:30 a.m. to Midnight
• Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to Midnight
• Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Please call 315-229-5757 for a campus shuttle. 
Golf carts and vans are available on campus throughout the weekend to assist with transportation to and from dormitories and events. Round-robin shuttles are also available from the Best Western University Inn, Fairfield Inn, and the Holiday Inn Express throughout the weekend. Golf carts are only available on-campus and end their service at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 1:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Hospitality Center Locations
Honor Guard - Hulett Lounge
50th (Class of 1973) - Kirk Douglas Hall 332 & 344
30th (1992, 1993, 1994) - Whitman Lounge
10th (2012, 2013, 2014) - Lee Lounge
5th (2017, 2018, 2019) - Sykes 2208

Canoe Shack
• Friday and Saturday, 12 - 4 p.m.
First come, first serve.

Brewer Bookstore Hours
• Thursday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Sunday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The Richard F. Brush Art Gallery
• Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 12 - 6 p.m.

Stafford Fitness Center and Newell Field House
(Sammis Tennis Courts and Robie Squash Courts included)
• Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
• Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Bring your Reunion Nametag to present at the check-in
station for access to the gym.

Augsbury Pool Hours
• Friday, 12:30 - 4 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m - 2 p.m.

Northstar Café & Sun Coffee, Sullivan Student Center
• Thursday and Friday, 7:30 - 11 a.m.
(Please note: no food to order)

Parking
Please park in the lot nearest your residence hall, with RV parking in J Lot. A full list of lots is on the campus map.