Commencement

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September 18-21, 2025

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We will update the schedule as we get closer to the event. Please check back periodically. 

Open Daily: Alumni Memorial in Basel Lounge, Campus Store, and the Fitness Center in Emerson Hall.

Thursday, September 18

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11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.America and the Cold War with Dr. Charlie MitchellTBA
1:00 - 6:00 p.m.Check In Open (after 6:00 p.m. check in at Campus Security)Rooms 103 and 107, McGraw Hall
11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.Strategic Advertising with Dr. Alison WolfeTBA
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Under Wing Networking Event (invitation only)MacKenzie’s, Campus Center

Individual Class dinners around town.
Email alumni@elmira.edu to publish your dinner on the schedule

Classes plan on their own

Friday, September 19

TimeEventLocation
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.Breakfast available in Dining Hall (cash and credit accepted)Dining Hall, Campus Center
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Check In Open (after 6:00 p.m. check in at Campus Security)Rooms 103 and 107 McGraw Hall
9:10 - 10:10 a.m.U.S. History I with Dr. Charlie MitchellTBA
10:20-11:20 a.m.Principles of Marketing with Dr. Alison WolfeTBA
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Fireside Chat with President Lindsay (Open to Alumni Board and Parent & Family Council only)MacKenzie’s, Campus Center
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Lunch available in Dining Hall (to-go available; cash and credit accepted)Dining Hall, Campus Center
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Attend lectures, tour archives, Quarry Farm & LECOM toursMore details to come!
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.European Totalitarianism with Dr. Charlie MitchellTBA
1:15-2:15 p.m.Principles of Marketing with Dr. Alison WolfeTBA
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Tour of LECOMMeet at Meier Hall archway
3:00-5:00 p.m.Tour of the Quarry Farm grounds (outside only) with Dr. Joe Lemak and Caretaker, Steve Webb.131 Crane Road, Elmira, NY 14901
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.50 & Greater Class Year Reunion Year ReceptionThe President’s Home
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.BBQ & Smores at the Firepit (Open to alumni, students, families; Cash and credit accepted)Campus Center Portico and Fire Pit
9:00 p.m.Candlelight & Cocktails Puddle (rain plan – Patio/MacKenzie's)
Directly followingMountain Day SingingThe President’s Home

Saturday, September 20

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7:00 - 9:00 a.m.Breakfast available in Dining Hall (cash and credit accepted)Dining Hall, Campus Center
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Check In Open (after 6:00 p.m. check in at Campus Security)Information Desk, Campus Center  
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.Octagon Fair Vendor Check-In and Set UpCampus Center
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.Cowles Circle and Iris Society Breakfast (by invitation only)Tifft Lounge, Campus Center
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Octagon FairCampus Lawn
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.Annual Alumni Meeting with the President Stephans Lounge, Meier Hall
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Live Band: 40TheevesPortico, Campus Center
NoonParade of ClassesDeparts from Meier Hall

12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

LunchCampus Center or Octagon Fair Vendors
1:30 p.m. EC Men’s Soccer GameField, EC Campus
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Tailgating Tent: Wine Tasting, Raffles, and Food (pre-registration or pay at door)Eagles Nest, Near Turf Field, EC Campus
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.Attend lectures, tour archives, Quarry Farm & LECOM toursMore details to come!
4:00 - 5:00 p.m."Hamilton, History, and the Historians: why I remain a fan, in spite of it all" lecture with Dr. Charlie MitchellTBA
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.EC Family BingoTBD
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.Class ReceptionsClasses plan on their own
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.Mock Alumni Senior Auction    Dining Hall, Campus Center
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Alumni Celebration Dinner (pre-registration or pay at door)Stephans Lounge, Meier Hall
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.Dancing on the Portico (cash bar)Campus Center Portico

Sunday, September 21

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7:00 - 10:30 a.m.Breakfast available in Dining Hall (cash and credit accepted)Dining Hall, Campus Center

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