Schedule of Events

Reunion Weekend 2024 Schedule

As plans for Reunion Weekend 2024 take shape, this page will be updated. 

Updated on May 10, 2024 
(Schedule is subject to change.)

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

1:00 p.m. |  “SLU Traditions Then & Now” Tour
Meet at the Sullivan Student Center Main Entrance
Join our guides and other early arrivals for a tour through campus that explores the past and present.

3:00 p.m. | Meet the Reunion Guides
Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center

5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  |  50th Reunion & Honor Guard Reception hosted by the G. Atwood Manley Society
Newell Field House
The class of 1974 and Honor Guard classes are invited to join President Kathryn A. Morris for a reception.

6:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  50th Reunion & Honor Guard Dinner and Induction Ceremony with President Kathryn A. Morris
Newell Field House
 Join President Kathryn A. Morris for a dinner highlighting 50+ years as Laurentians. 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
Dana Dining Hall

Join other early arrivals for a dinner to kick off your weekend! Complimentary Beer and Wine.

8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | All-Star Jam
Winston Room, Sullivan Student Center
Wrap up your first day with great music and dancing from some great St. Lawrence bands of the late 60’s and early 70’s. The Miner Street Band and m.e. and the others are just some of the musical acts who will grace the stage.

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
A reminder, your nametag serves as your entry into events throughout the weekend, so don’t lose it! Refreshments 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 13th 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.  |  Campus Improvements Tour
Meet in front of Sullivan Student Center

10:00 a.m. |  “SLU Traditions Then & Now” Tour
Meet at the Sullivan Student Center Main Entrance
Join our guides and other arrivals for a tour through campus that explores the past and present.

11:00 – 12:00 p.m. | Faculty Talk #1
Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center

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."

1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Paint n’ Sip with Dennis Morreale ’07
Richard F. Brush '52 Quad
Enjoy an afternoon painting session on the Quad and create your own personal masterpiece. Materials provided and the session is limited to 24 participants. First come, first served!

1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Faculty Talk #2
Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Change Is a More Accurate Measure of Time Gallery Reception hosted by the Class of 1974
Richard F. Brush Art Gallery
Enjoy a gallery reception with artist Mark Klett ’74 and take in his photographs from his El Camino del Diablo project.

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.

6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.  |  50th Reunion Classes Reception and Dinner
The Stables at Windy Point, Potsdam
Enjoy an evening connecting with your classmates and friends as you celebrate the Class of 1974 and your 50th reunion. The Miner Street Band will be back for round two and provide some great tunes for dancing.  Wheels up on the buses at 6:00 sharp!

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  Reunion Classes Reception and Dinner
Library Quad (Rain: Leithead Field House)
Enjoy an evening connecting with your classmates and friends. Each group will have a tent assignment as follows:
     •  
First Reunion: Classes of 2022 and 2023
     •  20th Reunion: Classes of 2003 - 2005
     •  The Great Eight: Classes of 1978 - 1985
     •  Honor Guard: Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |  50th Anniversary of the Kenya Semester Program Reception and Dinner
Eben Holden
Enjoy an evening of celebration with KSP faculty, staff, and alumni.

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
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 2024 class.

Class of 2024 Inductees:
Scott Woodburn, Swimming Coach
James Brush ’77, Men’s Swimming
Danielle Giannone ’96, Field Hockey
Manny Brito ’97, Men’s Soccer
Andre White ’97, Men’s Soccer
Greg Sutton ’99, Men’s Soccer
Ali Montacer ’01, Men’s Soccer
Ryan Carruth ’02, Men’s Soccer
Jamal Ballantyne ’02, Men’s Soccer
Rachel Barrie '03, M’04, Women’s Ice Hockey
Eric Jones ’10, Track & Field
Wendy Pavlus ’11, Cross Country and Track & Field

8:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.  |  Friday Night Tailgate sponsored by the Friends of Saints Football 
Weeks Field, Leckonby Stadium

Spend an evening under the lights with the Friends of Saints Football and enjoy some great music and camaraderie. Reunion favorites The Flying Wedge will be rocking, while the Kunoco Snack Wagon provides evening snacks for purchase.

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 Sullivan Student Center.

8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.  |  Saints Athletics 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.

8:30 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.  |  The Reunion Picnic
Library Quad (Rain location: Leithead Field House)
Mingle over traditional picnic fare and enjoy the company of Laurentians, faculty, and staff during this traditional Reunion Weekend favorite!

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  Canoe Shack hosted the 20th Reunion
Check out a canoe and enjoy a paddle on the Little River with 20th Reunioners. 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.

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.  | AEC Award Winner Panel
Hannon Room, Sullivan Student Center

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  |  Lawn Party & Ice Cream Social
Richard F. Brush '52 Quad (Rain Location: Leithead 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 debut the Scarlet and Brown Ale and 1856 Lager among other varieties. Kersey Reed ’16 of Kawama Tequila & Soda will also be present to provide refreshing beverages.

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Dr. J. Mark Erickson Geology Majors Room Open House
Brown Hall Rooms 125 and 127

2:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.  |  Kenya Roundtable: Homestays and Community Engagement
Herring-Cole Hall

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. 

4:00-5:15pm  |  Kenya Visual History: Visual Perspectives from KSP directors - 1970s to Present.
ODY Library

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

5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.  |  Leadership Reception with President Kathryn A. Morris
MacAllaster House, 54 East Main Street

6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.  |  Every Laurentian Dinner
Library Quad (Rain location: Leithead Field House)

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Nik and the Nice Guys
Library Quad (Rain location: Newell Field House)

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

General Information:

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Registration Center:
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 12:00 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 12:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Parking: Ample parking is available throughout campus. Please park in the lot nearest your residence hall, with RV parking in J Lot. Please avoid parking in designated Admissions spots in E Lot, and a reminder that the Brewer Bookstore parking lot is for Bookstore customers only. View parking map.

Hospitality Center Locations:
• Honor Guard - Kirk Douglas Hall 119 & Hulett Entry Way Lounge
• 50th (Class of 1974) - Phelps Family Study, Kirk Douglas Hall 344
• Great Eight (1978 - 1985) - Lee Main Lounge
• 20th (2003, 2004, 2005) - Whitman South Lounge
• 1st (2022, 2023) - Dean Eaton Formal
• KSP - Reiff
• Football - Whitman North Lounge
• Families - Jencks Entry Way Lounge

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