50th Reunion Luncheon Celebrating the Class of 1973 

11:30 a.m.

Monroe Golf Club

Nazareth honors its golden anniversary class with a complimentary luncheon. All members of the Class of 1973 are invited to attend. Each alum is welcome to invite one guest to the celebration.

This event is free. Registration is required to reserve seating.

Golf Cart Campus Tour

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 

Departing from Golisano Training Center

Take a tour of campus to see all that Naz has to offer. Tours include Nazareth’s residence halls, Golisano Academic Center, Peckham Hall, the York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute, the Jane and Laurence Glazer Music Performance Center, and the Golisano Training Center.

Jumu’ah Salah with the Nazareth Muslim Student Association

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.

Sulam Center, George Hall

Jumma Mubarak! All are invited to pray Jumu'ah Salah with the Nazareth Muslim Student Association in the Sulam Center, located in George Hall across from Colie's Cafe. Everyone is welcome to observe the prayer.

Fabricated Bodies Jewelry Prosthetic & Cyborg Identities Artist Talk

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

A 162, Arts Center

Join artist Caitlin Skelcey she presents a solo exhibition exploring traditional metalsmithing, 3D pen and printing as it relates to augmented physicality and life-enhancing technology and adornments such as prosthesis and medial implantations.

This is free and open to all attendees.

60th Reunion Dinner Celebrating the Class of 1963 

4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Smyth 120

All members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join together and celebrate their 60th reunion.

• Menu:
• Cheese Pizza
• Pepperoni Pizza
• Veggie Pizza
• Garden Salad with Ranch & Balsamic Dressing
• Fresh Fruit
• Cookies
• Water & Soft Drinks

Registration is required.

Welcome Shabbat with Nazareth Hillel

5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Sulam Center, Elizabeth George Hall

Join Nazareth Hillel to welcome Shabbat and celebrate the beginning of this exciting weekend. We'll share the traditional Shabbat rituals of candles, grape juice, and challah, and take a moment to be grateful for this chance to come together and celebrate Jewish life and community at Naz.

This is free and open to all attendees.

Fabricated Bodies Jewelry Prosthetic & Cyborg Identities 

and 

2023 Faculty Art Show Gallery Openings

5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Arts Center Lobby, Arts Center

Join artists Caitlin Skelcey (Fabricated Bodies Jewelry Prosthetic & Cyborg Identities Work) and Faculty Artists (2023 Faculty Art Show) along with Art Department faculty and staff for the opening reception of these exciting new exhibitions. 

This is free and open to all attendees.

Mixer Under the Stars featuring Live Band Atlas

6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Front Lawn, Golisano Academic Center

Dance the night away with friends and family! Join us for grazing stations and live music by Atlas. Cash bar available.

• Menu:
• Grilled Vegetable Platter
• Garden Salad with Ranch and Balsamic Dressings
• Penne Pasta Caprice
• Tortellini a la Vodka
• Bruschetta Chicken
• Green Beans
• Garlic Knots
• Cookies

Registration is required.

Dance Department Alumni Showcase

7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center

This is free and open to all attendees

Haunted History Campus Walking Tour

8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Departing from Linehan Chapel

See the spooky side of Naz! Hear from Jamie Fazio ‘97 about the myths, legends, and interesting phenomena experienced over the years. Please note, this is a walking tour with many flights of stairs (there is no elevator access to many areas that will be explored).

This event is free. Registration is required to book your time slot.

Naz Weekend Trivia

8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Cabaret, Otto A. Shults Center

Join our Campus Activities Board for some fun trivia featuring local Game Night ROC!

This is free and open to all attendees. 

60th Reunion Lunch Celebrating the Class of 1963

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Smyth 120

All members of the Class of 1963 are invited to join together and celebrate their 60th reunion.

• Menu: 
• Turkey Sliders
• Smoked Ham and Brie Sliders
• Lemon Basil Roasted Vegetable Sliders
• Garden Salad with Ranch & Balsamic Dressings
• Fresh Fruit
• Lemon Bars
• Iced Tea & Cucumber Mint Infused Water

Registration is required.

Donor Society Hospitality Area

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Fournier Family Student Lounge, Peckham Hall

Exclusive access to donor society members:

• Council Oak Leadership Society
• Founders Legacy Society
• 1924 Loyalty Society

Stop by for a brief respite and mingle with members of the Nazareth advancement team.

This event is invite only.

Women’s Basketball Alumni Celebration

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  

Kidera Gymnasium, Otto A. Shults Center & Clocktower Commons (Rain location Alice Foley Lounge)

Join women’s basketball alumnae as they square off in a scrimmage style match followed by a team luncheon for players and families. 

This is $25 for alumni (includes t-shirt and lunch) and $5 additional for family members (includes lunch). Registration and payment recommended ahead of time; cash will be accepted at the event.

Men's Lacrosse Alumni Celebration

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Upper Field and Alumni Pavilion

Join men's lacrosse alums and current players as they square off in a scrimmage style match followed by a team luncheon for players and families. 

This is free and open to all attendees.

Naz Fest

11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Front Lawn, Golisano Academic Center

Get in the Naz spirit with fun for all ages, including inflatables, carnival rides, games, farmers market featuring local seasonal produce, DJ, and more! Food trucks and cash bar.

This is a pay as you go event. Be sure to bring cash for this event.

Interested in being a vendor? Let us know >>

Women's Soccer Alumni Celebration

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Golden Flyer Stadium

Women’s soccer alumnae are invited to square off against each other for a late morning scrimmage followed by the student game against Hartwick. Alums are invited to view the game from the Sessler Suite, with food and beverage provided. A post-game picnic will be held for players and families in Sorelle’s (GAC garden level) at 3 p.m.

This is free and open to all attendees.

BIPOC Affinity Luncheon

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Duda Family Concourse, Glazer Music Performance Center

Building solidarity between students and alumni of color, our Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Affinity Luncheon provides an opportunity to connect for personal and professional development, mentorship, and affinity in hopes of unleashing the potential of our alumni and advancing the mission of creating structures that can proactively modify the student experience.

• Menu:
• Pulled Pork 
• BBQ Chicken 
• Grilled Marinated Portobello Mushrooms
• Macaroni & Cheese
• Baked Beans
• Country Potato Salad
• Mixed Greens Salad with Ranch & Balsamic Dressings
• Coleslaw 
• Corn Bread Muffins
• Cookies & Brownies
• Iced Tea
• Lemonade

This event is free. Registration is required to reserve seating.

Swimming & Diving Purple & Gold Meet

12 p.m.

Swimming Pool, Otto A. Shults Center

Golf Cart Campus Tour

12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Departing from Front Lawn, Golisano Academic Center

See all that Naz has to offer! Take a tour of campus to see sites old and new. Tours include Nazareth’s residence halls, Golisano Academic Center, Peckham Hall, the York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute, the Jane and Laurence Glazer Music Performance Center, and the Golisano Training Center.

Men’s Basketball Alumni Celebration

12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Kidera Gymnasium, Otto A. Shults Center & Clocktower Commons (Rain location Alice Foley Lounge)

Join men’s basketball alums as they square off in a scrimmage style match followed by a team luncheon for alumni and families.

This is $25 for alumni (includes t-shirt and lunch) and $5 additional for family members (includes lunch). Registration and payment recommended ahead of time; cash will be accepted at the event.

Women’s Soccer vs Hartwick

1 p.m.

Golden Flyer Stadium

Cheer on your Golden Flyers as they take on Hartwick.

Women’s soccer alumnae are invited to view the game from the Sessler Suite, with food and beverage provided. A post-game picnic will be held for players and families in Sorelle’s (GAC garden level) at 3 p.m.

This is free and open to all attendees.

Women's Tennis vs Utica

1 p.m. 

Annette Shapiro Tennis Courts

Women's Alumni Rowing Celebration

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Clocktower Commons

Join women's rowing alums and current students as they square off in a cornhole tournament followed by a team gathering for players and families. 

This is free and open to all attendees.

Vow Renewal

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center

Did you make that momentous walk down the aisle in Linehan Chapel or wish you had? Jamie Fazio '97, Director of the Center for Spirituality, will be offering the chance to renew your marital vows. Sign up for a 10-minute time slot by contacting Jamie Fazio '97 at jfazio1@naz.edu. All are welcome! 

This event is free. Registration is required to reserve a time.

Resident Assistants (RA) Reunion

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Kearney Quad

Relive the memories of late night rounds & floor programs, and engage with Residence Life staff and current students. A great chance to catch up with RA friends from your time at Naz and hear about the exciting things and recent dorm updates happening in Res Life.

Department Open Houses

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Various locations across campus

Experience spaces old and new while reconnecting with faculty and staff all across campus. A great opportunity for alumni, parents, and community members to experience the best of Nazareth's programs. 

Full list of department open houses below!

5 Years of SPARK Anniversary Celebration

1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Medaille Formal Lounge

Nazareth's popular SPARK program is turning 5. Stop by and join the party! Listen to students share their life-changing SPARK experiences and learn how you can participate and support SPARK research, study abroad, and internship opportunities for future students. Oh, and there'll be birthday cake and punch! 

Co-sponsored by the Center for Life's Work and the Office of Advancement.

This is free and open to all attendees. Registration is required to reserve seating.

Keynote: A Conversation with Marlee Matlin: From Oscar to The West Wing and Beyond

3 p.m.

Callahan Theatre, Arts Center

Marlee Matlin received worldwide critical acclaim for her film debut in Paramount Pictures’ Children of a Lesser God, for which she received the Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2021, Marlee was nominated once again as Executive Producer for the live action short, Feeling Through, and her Apple TV+ film CODA was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Marlee has also starred in numerous television projects, including Seinfeld, The West Wing, Law and Order SVU, The L Word, Switched At Birth, The Magicians, and Quantico, garnering four Emmy nominations along the way. In 2015, Marlee made her Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated revival of Spring Awakening. In addition to her film, TV, and stage work, Marlee broke barriers when she starred on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars in 2012. She has penned three novels for children, as well as her New York Times best-selling autobiography, I’ll Scream Later. Despite the odds, Marlee’s journey is an inspiration to everyone, regardless of the barriers they face. She has refused to let the naysayers get in the way of her dreams of success. As she so aptly stated, “The only thing I can’t do is hear. The rest is there for the taking.”

Registration is required to reserve seating. A limited number of FREE student tickets will be available.

Women's Lacrosse Alumni Celebration

3 p.m. 

Colie's Cafe Lawn

Join women's lacrosse alums as they square off in a scrimmage style match with a team gathering for alumni and families prior to the game.

This is free and open to all attendees.

Midsummer Night's Dream Open Rehearsal

4 - 5 p.m.

A48, Arts Center (Iower level)

All are welcome to observe the last hour of our student rehearsal for this fall's upcoming theater production. 

Scavenger Hunt

4 p.m.

Clocktower Commons

Meet up and explore campus with an interactive scavenger hunt sponsored by the Undergraduate Association.

Mass Honoring Dr. Mary T. Bush and Sr. Marion Hoctor, SSJ

4:30 p.m.

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center

Mass will be offered in remembrance of Dr. Mary T. Bush and Sr. Marion Hoctor. If you would like to serve as a lector or be part of the choir, please contact Jamie Fazio '97 at jfazio1@naz.edu. All are welcome!

Hall of Fame Reception & Ceremony

5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Duda Family Concourse & Beston Hall, Glazer Music Performance Center

Join us for this special event saluting our athletes’ accomplishments and honoring this year’s inductees:

• Rachel Cushman ‘09 (women’s soccer)
• Scott Dawson ‘16 (men’s ice hockey)
• Lindsey Kelly ‘16 (women’s basketball)
• Kelly Kocher ‘12 (softball)
• Hans Schroeder ‘11 (men’s volleyball)
• Joe Seil (retired sports information director)
• Drew Simoneau ‘15 (men’s lacrosse)
• Michelle Van Slyke ‘11 (women’s golf)

$30 per person. Registration is required to reserve seating.

Food Truck Rodeo

5 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Front Lawn, Golisano Academic Center

Come enjoy a few of Rochester’s finest food trucks. Food and drinks available for purchase a la carte from vendors. 

This is a pay as you go event. Be sure to bring cash for this event.

1973 Class Happy Hour & Dinner

5:30 p.m. 

Medaille Formal Lounge, Medaille Hall

Celebrate your golden anniversary with classmates while enjoying hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and dinner. 

• Cocktail Menu:
• Grilled Vegetable Platter
• Cheese & Charcuterie Platter
• Beer, Wine, & Soft Drinks

• Dinner Menu:
• Mixed Greens Salad with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
• Lemon & Thyme Airline Chicken Breast with Potatoes & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables
• Grilled Vegetable Napoleon with Red Pepper & Fresh Basil Pesto (Vegetarian option)
• Lemon Mousse Cake
• Coffee & Hot Tea
• Tableside Wine Service

$70 per person. Registration is required.

Sunset Salutation

7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

NAZ Letters, Smyth Front Lawn

Join Lynne Boucher for an open-level, vinyasa flow yoga class welcoming for beginners and experienced yogis alike. There will be many opportunities to power up or mellow out, according to your needs and preferences. Leave feeling centered, grounded and more peaceful in your body, mind and heart. Nazareth has a supply of yoga mats or you can bring your own!

This is free and open to all attendees.

Last Call at Thirsty’s

9 p.m.

Thirsty’s

Join us for a nightcap to end the evening!

TEDxNazarethUniversity

8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Wilmot Hall, Arts Center

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, Nazareth’s second TEDx event will feature seven speakers sharing their expertise on our theme, Globalization and Multiculturalism. 

Free and open to all attendees; ticket required (below).

Volunteer Breakfast, hosted by the Alumni Advisory Board

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Forum, Otto A. Shults Community Center

We’re excited to gather all current and previous Alumni Advisory Board members and campus volunteers to recognize the gift you’ve given by donating your time to Nazareth. Join us for breakfast and some reminiscing about Nazareth throughout the years. Those who are interested in future volunteer opportunities are welcome to join. 

• Menu: 
• Donuts Delite Donuts
• Danish
• Quiche
• Fresh Fruit
• INK Water Coffee & Hot Tea
• Ice Coffee Station
• Bottled Juices
• Spa Water

This event is free. Registration is required.

Legacy Pinning Ceremony

11 a.m.

Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center

Be part of a tradition that celebrates the ties that unite your family to ours. We want to recognize our legacy families for continuing the Nazareth tradition. This event is intended for current students and their relatives who graduated from or currently attend Nazareth.

• Menu:
• Mini Bagels & Spreads
• Mini Danish
• Fresh Fruit
• Orange Juice
• Ice Water
• Coffee & Hot Tea

This event is free. Registration is required to reserve seating.

Goodbye Brunch

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Lourdes & Kearney Dining Commons, Lourdes Residence Hall

Local fall-themed meal options and a chance to say farewell for now.

Family members of students eat for free with meal swipes. Alumni and guests may pay $14.55 at the door.

School of Business and Leadership Open House

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Smyth Hall 147

Celebrating our past and present; looking to the future. Come and join us for a wide range of activities and the chance to catch up with the TEDx speakers over lunch.

Yom Kippur Pre-Fast Dinner and Services

5:30 p.m.

Sulam Center, Elizabeth George Hall

The Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur begins Sunday evening. Alumni and families who can't get home in time for the holiday, who wish to celebrate with their student, or who are looking for a new Yom Kippur experience are welcome to stay for the holiday and observe with us. Nazareth Hillel will be holding a pre-fast dinner and Erev Yom Kippur/Kol Nidrei services and a break-fast meal at the conclusion of the holiday on Monday.  We can work with you to connect you with a local synagogue to attend services during the day on Monday. For more information, or to RSVP for the pre-fast or break-fast meals, please email Julianne Miller, Hillel advisor, at jmiller64@naz.edu.