Homecoming/Family Weekend

Event Date(s):
Thursday, September 11, 2008 - 7:00pm - Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 4:00pm

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*Schedule subject to change. Return to this page for updates.

Thursday, September 11

Time EventLocation
9 a.m.-Midnight Registration Orvis Activities Center
8-8 p.m. Bookstore open Alfred campus
8-3 p.m. Bookstore open Wellsville campus
7 p.m. 9/11 moment of silence Football field
7-9 p.m. Dodgeball Football field

Friday, September 12

Rusted RootRusted Root

Time Event Location
9 a.m.-Midnight Registration Orvis Activities Center
8-8 p.m. Bookstore open Alfred campus
8-3 p.m. Bookstore open Wellsville campus
5-8 p.m. Walking tours of campus (1/2 hour increments) Orvis Activities Center
6-8:30 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and Dinner
Pre-registration is required for this event.
WelkerPM [at] alfredstate [dot] edu( Contact the athletic department) for details.
Allegany Room
7 p.m. Concert doors open
Orvis Gym
8 p.m. Round Black GhostsOpening band: Round Black Ghosts Orvis Gym
  Rusted Root logoRusted Root Concert

Orvis Gym
11 p.m.-3 a.m. Late Night: Madden tournament Pioneer Lounge

ORCOutdoor Recreation Club (ORC) 20th year reunion

ORC alumni, family, children, and friends arrive Friday night & stay until Sunday. Alfred State College and the Bayuses' house - Camping, activities, and fun! E-mail bayusaj [at] alfredstate [dot] edu( Andy) orbayuskm [at] alfredstate [dot] edu( Kathy).

Saturday, September 13

Time Event Location
9 a.m.-Midnight Registration Orvis Activities Center
10 a.m. Historical Walking Tour of the Village of Alfred
with continental breakfast
Main Attraction
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cross Country Invitational  
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gold Rush Get Together
- Games/Music
- Food: popcorn & cotton candy
- Student clubs sponsoring tables/booths
Bell Tower
12-7 p.m. Bookstore open Alfred campus
Noon-2 p.m. Women's soccer  
1-5 p.m. Baseball doubleheader  
2-4 p.m. Alumni Group Gatherings * Student Gathering Place
2:30-4:30 p.m. Men's soccer  
4-7 p.m. Tailgating party
BBQ, music, & giveaways under a tent.
Outside Orvis
7-10 p.m. Football game
Pre-game activities, half-time activities
Includes: Field dedication, introductions, festivities
Football field
Conclusion of game Fireworks  
10:30 p.m.- Midnight Late night comedy featuring Richie Byrne Orvis Auditorium

* In addition to Outdoor Recreation Club, other alumni groups gathering include Student Senate, Student Ambassadors, Alfred Programming Board, and Athletic Teams.

Homecoming/Family Weekend

Sunday, September 14

Time Event Location
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Brunch Central Dining Hall
12-7 p.m. Bookstore open Alfred campus
1-3 p.m. Softball Alumni Game  
1-3 p.m. Lacrosse Alumni Game  
2-4 p.m. Baseball Alumni Game  

Register Online

Alumni and families planning to attend this year's events must register online. You may process your payment online or you may pay for each event separately during registration times.

Who will be there?

Name Class Year
Number Attending
Lisa Smith
N/A 2
Rose Krotz Dabolt 1985 3
Daniel Helms 2002 2
Sharon Lebeau N/A 2
Charles Speaker N/A 3
Larry Bykowicz N/A 4
Linda Mayers N/A 1
Greg Carta N/A 2
Charleen Morse N/A 3
Henry Elich N/A 2

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