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
  9/11 moment of silence Alumni Plaza/Bell Tower
8 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, caricaturist
- Food: popcorn & cotton candy
- Student clubs sponsoring tables/booths
- Mechanical bull, hay rides, photo booth
Alumni Plaza/Bell Tower
Noon-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
2:30-3:45 p.m. Alfred Squares Outside between MacKenzie
and Engineering buildings
2:30-4:30 p.m. Men's soccer  
4-7 p.m. Tailgate party
- Menu includes: Stearn's BBQ
chicken, italian sausage,
salt potatoes, macaroni salad,
baked beans, garden salad,
rolls & butter, cookies,
brownies, coffee, water and soda
- 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
Noon-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 may register online before 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 9. Registration after September 9 can be done in person at the Orvis Activities Center beginning 9 a.m. Thursday, September 11, until the time of the event.

The costs for each event is:

  • Rusted Root concert
    • $5 for ASC students, ASC alumni, and family members of ASC students
    • $10 for general admission
  • Tailgate party - $9
  • Sunday brunch - $9
  • Football game - $2
  • Historical walking tour of the Village of Alfred with continental breakfast - $2

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
Stephen Connor 1982 5
Joseph Smith 2002 1
Margaret Wolf N/A 1
James Fiske N/A 4
Edward Knierim 1978 3
Peter Ewanciw N/A 3
Jennie Mimnagh N/A 2
Susan Ward N/A 4
Andy & Kathy Bayus Staff 5
Bill Dean N/A 3
Christell Babb 2001 5
Daniel & Sandra Stetzel N/A 2
Peter McClain Staff 1
Barb Dodge N/A 4
Barb & Bill Davis Staff 2
Val Nixon VP of Administration & Enrollment 2
Joe Delellis 2001 2
Susan & Ira Pollack N/A 2
Scott Henry 1984 2
Janice Heyman N/A 3
Robin Paladino N/A 3
Aldo Amoroso N/A 3
Jennifer Miller N/A 8
Kay Gould 1967 5
Jeff Marshall 1981 2
John Shafer N/A 6
Barry Lewis N/A 4
Jay Schaefer N/A 3
Patricia Gorham 2008 2
Lori Sozio 1996 2
Josh Bezio 2005
2
Robert Sova
N/A 3
James Ballerstein 1977 3
Adam Hirsch
N/A 4
Laura Keller
N/A 3
Kathleen Ebert
1985
1
Cindy Tomeny
N/A 3
Carol Miller
1984
3
Scott Stanton
N/A 3
Brenda Walker N/A 10
Dale & Peter Schmid N/A 2
Carmela Faraci N/A 4
Pamela Decker 1979 2
Vicky Theleman 1984 1
Connie Graves 1972 2
Tammy Barry N/A 2
April Broda N/A 3
Gretchen Reynolds 1985 3
Theresa Silipo N/A 4
Liliane Masterella N/A 4
Sharon DeLorme N/A 1
Candace Hoolihan N/A 2
Gary Lamitina N/A 2
Judith Martin N/A 2
Valerie Wilcox N/A 3
DaJuan Hawkins N/A 4
Catherine Decker 1979 1
Maureen Schwarz N/A 2
Thomas Pritchard N/A 3
Steven Langdon N/A 5
Paul Hinman Director of Alumni Relations 1
Gary Robinson N/A 2
Tamara Manly  N/A 4
Lynda Mulcahy N/A 2
John & Beth Jones N/A 2
John & Kristina Savosh N/A 3
Ray Dayton N/A 1
Shawn Henry N/A 1
Joe Foster N/A 1
Paul Flash N/A 1
Tim Biersto N/A 1
Matt Hewitt N/A
Codera Jackson N/A 1
Matt Skeval N/A 1
Drew DeRoo N/A 1
Joe Smith N/A 2
Jermaine Truax N/A 1
Aric Pietsch N/A 1
David Mears N/A 1
AJ Warner N/A 1
Dr. John and Vivien Anderson ASC President and wife 2
Kandi Geibel Staff 1
Becky Herman N/A 1
Brad Herman N/A 1
Amanda Herrick N/A 1
David Holcroft N/A 2
Jon McRae N/A 6
Steve & Marie Ackley N/A 2
 

 Total

250

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