October 14-16
2022
In honor of
THE CLASSES ENDING IN 2 AND 7
Greetings, I hope this finds you well and healthy. We are so excited to be celebrating your special reunion this October! As time passes, many things have changed. Life may seem different than we were used to, but one thing has remained the same—the extraordinary memories of your time at the Mount. Reunion and Homecoming Weekend, taking place October 14-16, 2022, is the perfect time to return to the Mount to celebrate the past, present, and future with your classmates. After a year full of uncertainty, a celebration of your classes’ accomplishments is well-deserved and much needed. This will be a very special way for you to experience the College at its most vibrant time of the year. The combination of traditional and new reunion activities will make your return even more momentous. Your class will meet the College’s sixth president, Dr. Susan R. Burns, learn about new developments on campus, connect with many of our amazing students, see the ever-changing and evolving grounds, and you will surely enjoy being back at your home away from home! The many new programs and campus improvements that you will learn about during the weekend would not be possible without the generosity of the Mount Saint Vincent alumnae/i community. This year, you have the opportunity to join the generations of alums before you by giving back to your alma mater in honor of your reunion. It is only with your help that today’s students can experience all the Mount provides—small class sizes, excellent educational programs, talented and dedicated faculty members, a beautiful campus, and, of course, scholarships and financial aid. Please support the College by making your reunion gift between now and Reunion Weekend. Your gift allows the College to continue its vibrant traditions, passing on Mount pride for years to come. I look forward to seeing you and reconnecting at Reunion and Homecoming Weekend 2022 for an exciting celebration! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions at 718.405.3252 or at kristin.yanniello@mountsaintvincent.edu. Cheer for the white and the gold! Sincerely,
Kristin A. Yanniello Director for Alumnae/i Relations and Giving
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Travel
ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL To reserve a room, please call the hotel directly or do so online using the link provided below. If reserving on the phone, make sure to mention the group code to receive the discounted rate. All rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The room rates listed below are only guaranteed through September 10, 2022. Please be sure to reserve your room early as the block tends to fill up very quickly. Hampton Inn & Suites 160 Corporate Blvd, Yonkers, NY 10701 914.377.1144 King Rooms & Double Rooms: $169.00 Code: CMV Link for online reservations: mountsaintvincent.edu/reunionhotel
SHUTTLE SERVICE A shuttle service will be provided to guests staying in the above hotel. The shuttle will run on a schedule throughout the weekend to make these special events enjoyable. The schedule will be provided in the hotel and in your gift bag that you will pick up upon check-in for the weekend. We ask that you arrive at the shuttle stop approximately 10 minutes prior to the shuttle departure time. Signage will be provided at both the hotel and on campus to indicate where the shuttle stop is located.
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Reunion
QUESTIONNAIRE We highly encourage you to fill out a Reunion Questionnaire to kick off the celebration! These questions have been created to gather the information you may wish to share in your Class Newsletter. Additionally, it provides the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Giving with information we need to update our records. Please fill out the Reunion Questionnaire online at mountsaintvincent.edu/classquestionnaire Need a hard copy of this form? You may request one by contacting Kristin Yanniello, Director for Alumnae/i Relations and Giving at 718.405.3252 or at kristin.yanniello@mountsaintvincent.edu. Please complete the questionnaire NO LATER THAN JULY 15, 2022.
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Give Back TO THE MOUNT
A gift to the College is a great way to celebrate your Reunion. Whether you donate $50, $500, or $5,000—every gift counts and helps the College live out its mission of providing an exceptional education regardless of financial means. Any donations made by members of your class from October 18, 2021 to October 16, 2022 will count toward your final class Reunion giving total.
1. Make a Gift to the Annual Fund Unrestricted gifts to the Annual Fund ensure the College possesses the resources necessary to provide transformative educational opportunities to students. These contributions ensure the quality and scope of learning opportunities at the College through scholarships and financial aid grants for deserving students.
2. Multi-Year Commitment a. Unrestricted current use, five-year pledge: Formalize your Annual Fund giving intentions between this Reunion and your next. The full amount of your pledge will be included in your class giving goal. b. Restricted: Direct your giving to a specific purpose or initiative. The full amount of your pledge will be included in your class giving goal. Donate online at mountsaintvincent.edu/giving or by mailing a check payable to: College of Mount Saint Vincent, 6301 Riverdale Avenue, Riverdale, New York 10471.
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Get
INVOLVED We would love to have your involvement in planning Reunion and Homecoming Weekend 2022! Each class may form a Reunion committee made up of classmates interested in helping our office with class outreach and planning. We are working directly with class-specific committees to ensure a personalized planning process for all groups involved. It is very important to us that the Weekend’s activities are as special and memorable as possible and to do that, we need your help. If you’re interested in joining your class planning committee, please contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Giving at 718.405.3252 or at alumnioffice@mountsaintvincent.edu. There is also a Reunion Planning Meeting open to all class committees and members of the classes ending in 2 and 7. At this meeting, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the final schedule and marketing plan and ask any questions you may have about the Weekend. The meeting information is listed below: Thursday, June 9 | 6:00 PM | Zoom Register at mountsaintvincent.edu/juneplanning
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