Alumni, Parents, & Friends

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May 2007

It's not too late to register!

Although the May 15 registration deadline has come and gone, we still have space for you and your friends and family at Alumni Weekend.

Take advantage of all our beautiful campus has to offer. Head to the tennis courts for a quick match or play a game of Frisbee on the quad, then cool off in the outdoor swimming pool. Get pumped in our award-winning Fitness Center, or simply take a stroll on one of the many campus trails. There's still time to register and everyone's invited.

We have tons of family fun planned for that Alumni Weekend favorite, the picnic and party on the quad (Saturday, June 2). The kids' activities will have a pirates theme: pirate-style face painting, eye patches, and a hidden chest filled with sand and "gold." There'll also be a moon bounce, a magician, relay races, and lots of surprises. You won't want to miss the fun, no matter how old you are!

As time allows, you might consider a trip to downtown Ithaca for food, shopping, or even a visit to the Ithaca Festival, which will be happening the same weekend. You might also choose to "touch, listen, and discover" at the Sciencenter or explore the Museum of the Earth, where one of the nation's largest fossil collections includes dinosaur bones of all shapes and sizes. Or perhaps you'll want to take in some of the stunning views along the trails leading to Buttermilk Falls.

Remember: there's something for everyone at Alumni Weekend 2007. We look forward to seeing you on campus June 1-3!

News

IC on the Road: A Spectacular Six Months

NYC campaign event

Ithaca College concluded a nationwide tour of campaign kickoff events in late April with an event in Chicago at the downtown studios of WLS-TV. It was a successful series of events from coast to coast -- which were attended by more than 1,400 people!

President Peggy Williams was a special guest and speaker at almost all the events, but she wasn't the only campus representative. Besides the hardworking volunteer committees and the institutional advancement staff who were involved in the planning, orchestration, and staffing of the nationwide events, many faculty, administrators, students, alumni, and parents were featured guests, performers, and speakers.

Read more.

Call for Alumni Association Awards Nominations

The Ithaca College Alumni Association Board of Directors is currently seeking nominations for the 2008 alumni association awards: the Edgar "Dusty" Bredbenner Jr. '50 Distinguished Alumni Award, the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Professional Achievement Award, the James J. Whalen Meritorious Service Award, the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and the Volunteer Service Award.

Please help us by nominating outstanding alumni. To read the descriptions of each award and to fill out a nomination form, visit the alumni awards website. The more information you can provide about the individual you are nominating, the better.

The deadline for submitting nominations for the 2008 alumni association awards is June 30, 2007. If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Eger '70, executive director of alumni programs, at 607-274-1155 or meger@ithaca.edu; or Gretchen Van Valen, M.M. '93, associate director of alumni relations, at 607-274-1393 or gvanvalen@ithaca.edu.

See the list of 2007 alumni association award recipients.

Open Up Your Attics!

The History Center in Tompkins County

Ithaca College and the History Center in Tompkins County are collaborating to produce a museum exhibition about the history of the College and the Friends of Ithaca College, to open this fall at the History Center, 401 East State Street, Ithaca. We hope to convey the flavor of student life from the College's earliest days to the present day, through photographs, IC paraphernalia, and the like.

If you have any of the items we're interested in lurking in your closet, and would be willing to donate them, please contact Bridget Bower, College archivist, at 607-274-3096 or bbower@ithaca.edu.

Women's Crew Picked for NCAA Championship Event

The Bombers have been selected for the NCAA Division III Women's Rowing Championship, to be held May 25-26 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Ithaca is the only school to qualify for all six championship events. The Bombers won the NCAA title in 2004 and 2005.

Read more.

Events

Metro New York Alumni Club Party
6/5/2007 7:00 PM to 6/5/2007 11:00 PM
We'll be dancing on the patio at Tavern on the Green in Central Park, and you're invited!

A Window onto the World: An Evening with Janice Levy
6/7/2007 7:00 PM to 6/7/2007 9:00 PM
Join us for a look at the world through the lens of acclaimed photographer and IC professor Janice Levy. A cocktail reception will precede and follow her presentation.

IC on the Road--Next Stop: Chicago Cares
6/9/2007 8:00 AM to 6/9/2007 5:30 PM
Join Ithaca College alumni, parents, and friends for a day of giving back at the 14th annual Chicago Cares Serve-a-Thon.

How to Succeed in Business while Really Trying
6/12/2007 6:00 PM to 6/12/2007 8:30 PM
Ithaca College is coming back to Philadelphia! Please join us for a cocktail reception and a panel discussion moderated by Susan West Engelkemeyer, dean of the School of Business.

Featured Alumni Benefit: Choice Hotels

Ithaca College alumni can take advantage of a 10 percent discount at over 5,000 participating Choice Hotels International properties worldwide. There are 10 groups to choose from: Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality Inn, Sleep Inn, Clarion Hotels, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, and Suburban Extended Stay. Just book online at the Choice Hotels website, or call 800-258-2847. Be sure to use your Ithaca College Alumni Association special-rate identification number: 00800852. Reservations must be made in advance.