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| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 9:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Check In Open (after 6:00 p.m. check in at Campus Safety) | Rooms 103 and 107, McGraw Hall |
| 11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. | Class: America and the Cold War with Dr. Charlie Mitchell Register at Check-In; limited seats available on first-come, first-served basis. | Kolker Lecture Hall, Kolker Hall |
| 11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m. | Class: Strategic Advertising with Dr. Alison Wolfe Register at Check-In; limited seats available on first-come, first-served basis. | Morris Classroom, Meier Hall |
| 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Under Wing Networking Event (invitation only) | MacKenzie’s, Campus Center |
Individual Class dinners around town. | Classes plan on their own |
| Time | Event | Location |
| 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 Safety) | Rooms 103 and 107 McGraw Hall |
| 10:20-11:20 a.m. | Class: Principles of Marketing with Dr. Alison Wolfe Register at Check-In; limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. | Morris Classroom, Meier Hall |
| 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 |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Alumni Board Luncheon (Invitation Only) | Tifft Lounge, Campus Center |
| 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Lecture: The Twain Revival with Dr. Matt Seybold. Learn about the recent resurgence of interest in Mark Twain - including Ron Chernow's book Mark Twain. | Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall |
| 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. | Class: European Totalitarianism with Dr. Charlie Mitchell Register at Check-In; limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. | Room 4, Harris Hall |
| 1:15-2:15 p.m. | Class: Principles of Marketing with Dr. Alison Wolfe Register at Check-In; limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. | Morris Classroom, Meier Hall |
| 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Tour of LECOM | Meet at Meier Hall archway |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Athletics Update from Savannah Terry '21, Head Women's Volleyball Coach, Flag Football Coordinator, and Intramurals Director. Open to students, families, and alumni. | MacKenzie's, Campus Center |
| 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 |
| 4:30-5:00 p.m. | Bette A. Mammone ’78 Memorial Academy Honoree Jennifer Congelli Ingold ’95 presents her keynote. | 114 GTL |
| 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Lawnsays Cornhole Tournament. Registration to come. Lawnsay t-shirts for 2025-2026 will be available to purchase. Winning team gets free Lawnsay t-shirts. Open to students, alumni, and families. | In front of Campus Center |
| 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | 50 & Greater Class Year Reunion Year Reception | The President’s Home |
| 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Dinner and S'mores around the Campus Fire Pit Parkhurst Dining BBQ (pay at the register; swipes for students). Class of 2026 Pub Night. Cash bar: beer, seltzers, wine. Dueling Pianos | Campus Fire Pit, Class of 1963 Patio, and Campus Center Portico |
| 9:00 p.m. | Candlelight & Cocktails | Puddle (rain plan – Patio/MacKenzie's) |
| Directly following | Mountain Day Singing | The President’s Home |
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 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 Safety) | Information Desk, Campus Center |
| 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. | Octagon Fair Vendor Check-In and Set Up | Campus 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 Fair | Campus Lawn |
| 11:00 a.m. | EC Women's Volleyball Game | Speidel Gymnasium, Emerson Hall |
| 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: 40Theeves | Portico, Campus Center |
| Noon | Parade of Classes | Departs from Meier Hall |
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Lunch | Campus Center or Octagon Fair Vendors |
| 1:00 p.m. | Tailgating Tent: Wine Tasting, Raffles, and Food (pre-registration or pay at door) | Eagles Nest, Near Turf Field, EC Campus |
| 1:00 p.m. | EC Women's Volleyball Game. | Speidel Gymnasium, Emerson Hall |
| 2:00 p.m. | EC Men’s Soccer Game | Field, EC Campus |
| 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. | The Science and Fun of Home-Brewing with Dr. Corey Stilts Register at Check-In; limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. | TBA |
| 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 Mitchell | Peterson Chapel, Cowles Hall |
| 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | EC Family Bingo | Class of 1963 Patio, Campus Center Lawn |
| 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Mock "Senior Alumni Auction" Reception. Cash bar: beer, seltzer, wine. Re-experience the famous EC Senior Auction at Reunion. The Alumni Board will be offering a silent and live auction with some very exciting items! Open to alumni. | Stephans Lounge, Meier Hall |
| 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 Class of 2026 Pub Night. Cash bar: beer, seltzers, wine. (Rain plan: Campus Center Portico and first floor). Open to employees, students, alumni, families. | Campus Center Portico |
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 7:00 - 10:30 a.m. | Breakfast available in Dining Hall (cash and credit accepted) | Dining Hall, Campus Center |
