2009 Reunion @ Homecoming Schedule

Please note that Reunion @ Homecoming goes on rain or shine.  While we hope for good weather, our tents are up, our tables are set and our food is ordered based on advance registrations.  No refunds will be processed after September 30, 2009.  Please consider your Bulldog pass purchase as support of future alumni programming and plan to come back to campus next year.

Funzone

Due to the probability of inclement weather, we are unable to offer the Fun Zone activities this year.

Pack your swimsuits! The Chace Wellness Center Pool will be open from 12 – 4 PM

 (Lifeguard on duty, but parental supervision required at ALL times for children under 12)

Childcare provided by YMCA certified sitters will be available from 3:30 to 9:00 PM

 

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To register for Reunion @ Homecoming >



To view 2009 Reunion @ Homecoming Hotel Rates, please click "here".

Friday, October 2

11:00 a.m. – All Greek Alumni Golf Outing, Crystal Lake Country Club

Separate registration available by clicking >             

3:30 p.m.

Sharing Herstories:  Women of Color Return to Bryant

Bryant Center, Room 2C
Join Bunmi Akinnusotu '03, Rhode Milord '01 and Symphone'e Willoughby '08 as they talk about their experiences at Bryant and since graduation.

5:00 p.m. until the end of the fireworks.
(around 10 p.m.)

Alumni Welcome Tent

Bryant Pond
Be sure to stop by the Alumni Welcome Tent to join other alumni and current students in one of Bryant's newest traditions -- the Bryant Fires and Fireworks. Complimentary light refreshments will be available.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Homecoming Buffet

Salmanson Dining Hall
Join students for dinner in the renovated "Salmo". If you purchase a Bulldog pass for the weekend, this buffet is included; otherwise, you can pay for your dinner at the door.

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

All Greek Welcome Reception

Heritage Dining Room, Bryant Center
Join other alumni from Bryant “Greeks” for a welcoming cocktail reception with hearty hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.  If you purchase the Bulldog pass for the weekend, this reception is included; otherwise, you can pay at the door.

7:00 p.m.

Women's Soccer:  Bryant vs. Central CT State University

Turf Field Complex

7:00 p.m.

Women's Volleyball:  Bryant vs. Central CT State University

8:00 p.m.

Evening Performance - TBD

Janikies Auditorium
This event is organized by the Student Programming Board and is FREE for alumni.


9:30 p.m.

Bryant Fires and Fireworks

Bryant Center Patio
Join the pep rally and see the campus
in a whole new light!

Saturday, October 3

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Alumni Reunion Breakfast: Achieving Professional Goals

Heritage/Papitto, Bryant Center
Open to all alumni.
Do you know where you’re going? What your goals and dreams are? Most importantly – how will you seek to achieve them? A breakfast seminar led by Bryant alumna Beth Carter ’85 will help you achieve your professional goals.

Enjoy meeting other Bryant alumni and creating your own career and life plan. 

9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Reunion@Homecoming Registration

Pick up your Bulldog passes and, if you pre-registered, your Reunion gift at the registration tent set up inside Bulldog Stadium.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Student Leader Reunions and Homecoming Parade

South Dining Hall and other locations.
Share your ideas and experiences with the current leaders of student organizations.  Join along side your favorite student organization and march in our newest tradition, the Homecoming Spirit Parade!

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Alumni Affinity Group Meetings and Games

Multicultural Alumni Reunion and Meeting – Intercultural Center
Bryant Pride and GLBT Reunion – Unistructure Rotunda, followed by tailgate party

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Alumni Games – If you played lacrosse (men's and women's), softball, baseball, soccer, rugby, or ultimate frisbee, plan to join other alumni for the annual reunion games.  Map with locations will be provided at the registration tent.

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Back to Class

• Choosing the Right College for your Children - 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
  Unistructure 268
  Get the inside scoop at this Admission Workshop for alumni, families and students.
   
• Campus Tours- 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
   Admission Atrium in the Administration Hall
  See the exciting changes on campus.  Tours depart on the half hour
  10:00 a.m. through 11:30 a.m.
   
• Amica Center for Career Education - 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
   Administration Hall
  Stop by the all-new Amica Center for Career Education. The staff will be on hand to provide an overview of alumni career services and answer questions.
  

11:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Reunion Tent

Alumni Tent in parking lot
Bring the family and your appetite for an afternoon of food and fun with classmates and fellow alumni.  Lunch (served 11:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m.) is included in the Bulldog Pass, or meals may be purchased in advance or at the door.
Reservations are requested

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Loyal Guard Luncheon

George E. Bello Center, Stepan Grand Hall
Join the Class of 1959 as President Machtley inducts the 50th Reunion class into the Loyal Guard. All alumni from 1959 and earlier are encouraged to attend.
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Induction of the Class of 1959
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Served Luncheon & Group Pictures
Reservations are requested

11:00 a.m. - Beginning of Second Half

Tailgating

Attention:  Parking passes for the Tailgate section are sold out! 
If you pre-registered for a parking pass, it was mailed to your home address over Labor Day weekend.  Sorry, no vehicles will be allowed in the Tailgate section without a pass.

You can still join your classmates to celebrate Reunion @ Homecoming in the Tailgate section.  Plan on taking a shuttle to campus from any of the area hotels, or if you arrive early, you may be able to find parking on campus.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bookstore Tent

Bring home a Bryant momento.
Alumni receive a 10% discount on all Bryant merchandise.


12:00 p.m.  

Homecoming Parade

Bryant Center to Football Field
Join along side your favorite student organization and march in our newest tradition, the Homecoming Spirit Parade!

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bulldog Fun Zone

Bulldog Stadium
Kid friendly free food, games, performers, and great activities for all ages.

The Chace Wellness Center Pool will be open.
(Lifeguard on duty, but parental supervision required at ALL times for children under 12)
 

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Bryant vs. Wagner College

Bulldog Stadium
Cheer the Bulldogs to victory on our home turf.  A game ticket is included with the Bulldog Pass.

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Class of 1999, 10th Reunion Party at Parentes

Live Band

3:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Childcare

Bryant Center, BC 2 A & B
Let the staff from the WMCA watch the kids while you relax and enjoy the post-game celebration.
Reservations are requested.

4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Post-Game Alumni Celebration – Live Band and Dinner

Tents in parking lot
After the game, kick back at the Alumni tent for a casual night of great food, reconnecting with classmates, and a live band and dancing.  A buffet dinner (served 5:00 p.m. through 7:30 p.m.) is included in the Bulldog Pass and a cash bar will be provided. Don't miss this opportunity to join all of the classes who are back for Reunion.
Reservations are requested

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

All Greek Alumni Celebration

Bello Grand Hall
Bryant Greek alumni from all classes will continue to mix things up with a D.J., cash bar and hors d'oeuvres.  Included in the Greek Bulldog Pass.

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Class of 1989, 20th Reunion Party @ Parentes

8:00 p.m.

Homecoming Comedian:  Dave Coulier

The MAC

Funnyman Dave Coulier is perhaps best known as the lovable Joey Gladstone on TV's Full House. Born in Michigan, Coulier honed his comedic skills by doing stand-up for the cafeteria lunch crowd at his Harper Woods high school, perfecting impressions of everyone from Elmer Fudd to Richard Nixon. Within a few years of graduating and working the stand-up comedy circuit, Coulier scored his big break, starring in his own sketch comedy show, Out of Control, on Nickelodeon in 1984.

Sponsored by the Student Programming Board and Bryant @ Night
Tickets:  $10 Alumni

To register for this event, please click "here".

 

Sunday, October 4

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Alumni Memorial Service

Bryant’s New Interfaith Center
Celebrate and remember the lives of Bryant alumni who are no longer with us.  Special reflections are planned for members of the Bryant Greek community and the class of 1959. 

1:00 p.m.

Men's Soccer:  Bryant vs. Saint Francis College (New York)

Stadium

1:00 p.m.

The 9th Annual Shawn M. Nassaney Memorial Cross Country Race/Walk

Cross Country Course For more information about the race/walk or to register go to http://www.shawnmnassaney.org/. 

2:00 p.m.

Football:  Bryant vs. Naval Preparatory School (JV)

Turf Field Complex


To register for Reunion@Homecoming please click >.

To view 2009 Reunion @ Homecoming Hotel Rates, please click "here".

Please note that Reunion @ Homecoming goes on rain or shine.  While we hope for good weather, our tents are up, our tables are set and our food is ordered based on advance registrations.  No refunds will be processed after September 30, 2009.  Please consider your Bulldog pass purchase as support of future alumni programming and plan to come back to campus next year.

 

Updated: 09/29/09