ALUMNI AND FAMILY WEEKEND 75th Anniversary Diamond celebration
Thursday, September 23, 2010 Noon-6 p.m. Alumni and Family Weekend Registration
All Diamond Celebration attendees must pick up their
credentials for admission to all registered events. Credentials will not be distributed at individual event sites. Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
12:45 p.m. 75th Anniversary Convocation Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of Hofstra University with fellow alumni, administrators, faculty and friends. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus 2 p.m. Hofstra’s Birthday Party Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends for a cake-cutting ceremony showcasing a Hofstra birthday cake created by Charm City Cakes, featured on Food Network’s hit TV show Ace of Cakes. Adams Quad, South Campus
4-6 p.m. 75 Stories for 75 Years — Opening Reception David Filderman Gallery and 10th floor Lobby, Axinn Library, South Campus
Friday, September 24, 2010 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Alumni and Family Weekend Registration See description above. Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus 9-10 a.m. Alumni and Family Continental Breakfast Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus 10 a.m.-Noon
Classes Without Quizzes Hofstra’s award-winning faculty teach a model college class in their areas of research and expertise. Locations to be determined
Noon-2 p.m. Lunch and Resource Fair Enjoy lunch and learn about The Career Center, Fitness Center, Alumni Organization, Athletics, and much more. Multipurpose Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus Noon-2:30 p.m. Half-Century Club Luncheon — by invitation only Reconnect and reminisce with alumni from the Classes of 1939 through 1960. Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House, South Campus
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2-4 p.m. Information Sessions for current or future Hofstra parents The Career Center, Center for University Advisement, Study Abroad, Multicultural & international Student Programs and other campus offices discuss their services and programs. Mack Student Center, North Campus 3-5:30 p.m. Deans’ Open House Receptions Parents, families, and alumni can meet with current and retired faculty. Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences School of Communication School of Education, Health and Human Services Frank G. Zarb School of Business 4-5 p.m. Regional Family Reception This reception gives Hofstra students and parents the opportunity to meet other students and families from the same geographic region. Memorial Quad, South Campus 4 p.m. Fridays at 4 Returns! Alumni, parents and families are invited to join current students as they revive a Hofstra tradition and celebrate the start of the weekend. Music, food and refreshments provided. Adams Quad, South Campus 6-8:30 p.m.
Diamond Reception A signature 75th anniversary event to celebrate the University and the prominent people in Hofstra’s history. Main Dining Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus
8 p.m.
Hofstra’s Got Talent Enjoy an evening showcasing the talents of Hofstra’s current students. John Cranford Adams Playhouse, South Campus
Saturday, September 25, 2010 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Alumni and Family Weekend Registration Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
See description on reverse side.
8:30-10 a.m. Breakfast for Hofstra Alumni and Families Start your full day of activities with breakfast. Main Dining Room, Mack Student Center, North Campus 10-11:30 a.m. Information Sessions for current or future Hofstra parents See description above. Mack Student Center, North Campus 11:30 a.m. Annual Parade of Floats and Student Performances Intramural Fields, North Campus
1-7 p.m. Live at 75 Festival Embark on a musical journey that begins at Doo Wop and ends with Hip Hop. Concert line-up features ShaNaNa, Blue Oyster Cult, Lisa Lisa and other musical acts. Enjoy food stations, a beer garden, areas for alumni groups, parents and reunioners to gather, a children’s zone with games and activities, and much more! Intramural Fields, North Campus 5:30 p.m. WRHU Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception Dempster Hall, South Campus 6-8 p.m. Reunion Cocktail Party Celebrating the classes of ’40, ’45, ’50, ’55, ’60, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05 Reconnecting with friends is what Reunion is all about! Enjoy cocktails and appetizers with your classmates as you reminisce about your days at Hofstra. Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus 8 p.m. Grucci Fireworks Spectacular North Campus 9 p.m. An Evening of comedy with Jimmy Fallon
The host of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and
Saturday Night Live alum will perform on campus! David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex, North Campus
Sunday, September 26, 2010 10:30 a.m. Volunteer Appreciation Champagne Brunch — by invitation only Hofstra University Club, David S. Mack Hall, North Campus 1 p.m.
Hofstra Book Club – Hosted by the Alumni Organization Featuring Hofstra English Professor Martha McPhee reading and discussing her new book, Dear Money. Great Room, Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House, South Campus
3 p.m.
Current Events Discussion Group — Hosted by the Alumni Organization — Featuring Professor Emeritus Herb Rosenbaum discussing “Who’ll Control the Reins of Power in Washington?” Great Room, Libby and Joseph G. Shapiro Alumni House, South Campus
Additional events are taking place throughout the four-day celebration. visit hofstra.edu/diamondweekend and hofstra.edu/fw for exact times and locations. 4Walking Tours of Campus and the Arboretum 4Tours of Emily Lowe Gallery and Hofstra University Museum Music and Arts Sponsor
James D’Addario Family Foundation
4Guided Tour of Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library 4A Brief History of Hofstra 4Memories of Hofstra from the Faculty 4Tour of the Martin B. Greenberg Trading Room 4Hofstra Cub Zone (children aged 6-11)
DIAMOND CELEBRATION 2010 RESPONSE CARD
q ALUMNUS/A
q PARENT/FAMILY MEMBER
CURRENT NAME
GRADUATION YEAR
NAME AT GRADUATION (FOR ALUMNI ONLY)
NAME (Preference for name tag)
E-MAIL ADDRESS HOME PHONE NUMBER STREET ADDRESS
CITY/TOWN STATE
NAME OF GUEST/SPOUSE
ZIP
GRADUATION YEAR (if applicable)
ADDITIONAL GUESTS (Please include name, address, town, state, and age of hofstra students and children 12 and over) FOR PARENTS/FAMILIES Student’s Name Student Hofstra ID # Student’s Year: (Please circle)
First Year
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
ALUMNI AND FAMILY WEEKEND EVENTS PRICING Diamond Pass price includes admission to most events on Thursday, Sept. 23-Sunday, Sept. 26. Hofstra students are admitted free to all events except Jimmy Fallon ($5 with current Hofstra ID). Children aged 11 and under are admitted free, except for the 75th Anniversary Special Events. You may register online at hofstra.edu/diamondweekend. Early Fee (by 8/31)* Regular Fee (after 8/31) Diamond Pass
#____________ @ $75
#____________ @ $100
= $____________
G.O.L.D. (Graduates of the Last Decade)
#____________ @ $50
= $____________
Half-Century Club Members
#____________ @ $50
= $____________
Live at 75 Festival
#____________ @ $15
= $____________
An Evening of Comedy with Jimmy Fallon
#____________ @ $25
= $____________
Undergraduate degree only
Graduates from the Classes of 1939 through 1960 *Receive a Saturday parking placard when you purchase your diamond pass by 8/31.
75TH ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL EVENTS (Pricing valid only when purchased in conjunction with Diamond Pass)
(Not appropriate for children younger than 13 years old)
Please include my gift in honor of Hofstra’s 75th Anniversary
$____________
TOTAL: $____________
For individual event prices, please call (516) 463-5339 (alumni) or (516) 463-4698 (parents and families). Proceeds benefit Hofstra University. METHOD OF PAYMENT q Enclosed is my check (payable to Hofstra University) for $ ____________________________. q I wish to pay by credit card. Amount: $__________________
q MasterCard q Personal Card
q Visa q American Express q Business Card
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Card number Exp. date __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name printed on card
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature
For more information, please call (516) 463-5339 (alumni) or (516) 463-4698 (parents and families). Kindly return to Kristen Ehrling, 150 Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY 11549-1500 or fax a copy to (516) 463-5897 by Tuesday, September 14, 2010. No refunds will be granted after September 14, 2010.