Schedule of Events
Early Check-In and On-Site Registration
Pick up your nametag, get your on-campus housing check-in packet, visit with IC staff and student volunteers, and have all your questions answered! Check-in is located in the North Foyer of Campus Center near Emerson Suites.
Fitness Center
Alumni Weekend attendees can utilize the Fitness Center facilities while in Ithaca for the weekend. Be sure to show your Alumni Weekend name badge when entering the facility!
Campus Store
Alumni receive a 10 percent discount, so be sure to show your Alumni Weekend name badge!
Check-In and On-Site Registration
Admissions Campus Tours
Welcome back to campus! Join an admissions tour to get a refresher and update on all the changes on South Hill since you were last here.
Tours will depart at 3:00 p.m., please arrive 10 minutes before departure time. Be prepared to walk across campus, dress for the weather and in comfortable shoes. If you are unable to join the campus tour, we invite you to take part in a self-guided tour of campus.
*Limited Capacity, please register in advance.
Alumni Weekend "Kickback on the Quad"
All Alumni Weekend attendees are invited to make themselves at home on South Hill! The Campus Center Quad comes alive with a BBQ, inflatables, live bands, and more. Reminisce with your former classmates, and join us for games, wine tastings, campus tours, natural lands hikes, and opportunities for “mini reunions” with different organizations who will be tabling at the event! Registration required for BBQ, which includes one complimentary drink ticket.
ICUnity Mix and Mingle
ICUnity is a network of students, alumni, staff, parents, and friends associated with Ithaca College that supports diversity-related programs and events that facilitate improved interaction between people of different ethnic backgrounds and identities. Stop by the Campus Center Terrace to catch up with current ICUnity members and get updates on planned programming for the summer. Light refreshments and a cash bar will be available.
Solstice Celebration and Fireworks
Fitness Center
Alumni Weekend attendees can utilize the Fitness Center facilities while in Ithaca for the weekend. Be sure to show your Alumni Weekend name badge when entering the facility!
Hourly Shuttles to the Ithaca Farmers Market
Check-In and On-Site Registration
Pick up your nametag, get your on-campus housing check-in packet, visit with IC staff and student volunteers, and have all your questions answered! Check-in is located in the North Foyer of Campus Center near Emerson Suites
Ithaca Reggae Fest Discounted Tickets
Kick back at Stewart Park for the 6th Annual Ithaca Reggae Fest. Simply use the discount code ICALUM when purchasing advance tickets at the Reggae Fest website to receive a 25% discount on tickets!
The day-long event features a lineup of bands, including:
- John Brown's Body
- Sister Nancy
- Earthkry
- Root Shock
- Mosaic Foundation.
Ithaca Reggae Fest is dedicated to the protection of Cayuga Lake through a conscious celebration of Ithaca’s legendary reggae community and its history. Additional programming includes Water Protector Education, Yoga, Skate, and Art "Villages" with focused activities throughout the day.
Park School Town Hall with Dean Amy Falkner
Join Dean Amy Falkner in the Park Auditorium to hear information and updates about the what's new at Park School.
Grab a coffee and roam the halls to see some of the state-of-the-art production spaces available to our current students.
Head downstairs for demos in Studio A!
Bomber Brunch
Start the second day of Alumni Weekend ’24 with a hearty brunch with your fellow alumni. Mix and mingle with former classmates and gather for class photos for our milestone class years.
Milestone class year photos will be taken on this schedule:
- 11:00 a.m. 5-Year: Class of 2019
- 11:10 a.m. 10-Year: Class of 2014
- 11:20 a.m. 15-Year: Class of 2009
- 11:30 a.m. 20-Year: Class of 2004
- 11:40 a.m. 25-Year: Class of 1999
- 11:50 a.m. 30-Year: Class of 1994
- Noon 35-Year: Class of 1989
- 12:10 p.m. 40-Year: Class of 1984
- 12:20 p.m. 45-Year: Class of 1979
- 12:30 p.m. 50-Year: Class of 1974
Campus Store
Alumni receive a 10 percent discount, so be sure to show your Alumni Weekend name badge!
Business School Town Hall with Dean Michael Johnson-Cramer
Join the Dean and select faculty for updates on what's new at the School of Business. Drop in to grab a snack and tour the LEED Platinum certified Park Center for Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise.
Presentations and tours will start at the 2nd Floor atrium.
HSHP Showcase and Physician Assistant Building Tour
Join us to explore our state-of-the-art downtown Physician Assistant (PA) Studies building on the Ithaca Commons and use the opportunity to spend time downtown to enjoy time with friends.
Our PA faculty and learners will be providing an immersive clinical simulation experience. They will be joined by colleagues from athletic training, exercise science, health sciences, occupational therapy, physical therapy, public health, and speech-language pathology to test blood pressure; perform hearing screenings; assess grip strength; promote healthy lifestyles, and much more!
We can’t wait to share with you our expertise in allied and medical health professions education.
Professional Development Mini-Conference
Take advantage of the many services of the Center for Career Exploration and Development at this mini-conference to help you make the most of your post-IC career path. Topics will include networking basics, LinkedIn pro tips, and resume polishing. Be sure to use the new headshot photo booth to make your LinkedIn profile shine!
Cayuga Lake Boat Tour
Looking to reconnect with nature while back in Ithaca? Hop aboard the Discover Cayuga Lake Boat Tour and experience Cayuga Lake from a different perspective. Take in the sights, learn about the ecosystem of the lake, and enjoy the glorious view from the observation deck!
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to launch. The boat departs promptly at the scheduled times.
This event is dependent on lake conditions. If canceled, event fees will be refunded.
Dillingham Center for Theatre and Dance Open House Tour
Head to the Red Carpet for a trip down memory lane. From the dance and rehearsal studios to the stage of Hoerner, this guided tour will provide ample spots to reminisce and plenty of opportunities to see what's new!
Downtown History Walking Tours
Take a guided tour of Downtown Ithaca for a look back in time to the founding of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music. Visit the historic Boardman House, IC’s original home, and learn about how Ithaca College became “Ithaca’s College.” Space is limited for these tours, so pre-registration is required.
Whalen Center for Music Open House Tour
Join this tour of the Whalen Center for a trip down memory lane. From the lockers and rehearsal rooms to the recital and performance halls, this guided tour will provide ample spots to reminisce and plenty of opportunities to see what's new!
This tour starts at the third floor main entrance outside Husa Gallery (3101). Please arrive 10 minutes early to get checked in!
LGBTQ Center Open House
Curious about the exciting developments at the LGBTQ Center, Ithaca College’s hub for inclusive community engagement? Looking to connect with LGBTQ+ alumni and allies? Join us for our open house and take a tour of the Center’s current home in the Towers Concourse!
Featuring:
- Warm Welcome: Meet the Center’s current Pride Fellow and other staff members who support IC's LGBTQ+ community.
- Interactive Tours: Explore our cozy Lounge, the low-sensory Rest & Relaxation room, the Gender Affirming Closet, and dedicated staff offices.
- Delicious Treats: Mingle with new and old friends over appetizers.
- Activities: Get creative as you craft messages of support for incoming LGBTQ+ students.
- Freebies: Grab a tote bag as a thank you for your continued support.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow alums to exchange career development advice and chat about issues that are important to the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you’re a recent graduate or you haven’t visited the Center since it moved out of its basement digs in the Hammond Health Center, this open house is for you! All alumni are welcome!
Cayuga Lake Boat Tour
Looking to reconnect with nature while back in Ithaca? Hop aboard the Discover Cayuga Lake Boat Tour and experience Cayuga Lake from a different perspective. Take in the sights, learn about the ecosystem of the lake, and enjoy the glorious view from the observation deck!
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to launch. The boat departs promptly at the scheduled times.
This event is dependent on lake conditions. If canceled, event fees will be refunded.
Admissions Campus Tours
Women in Leadership Panel
The Women’s Mentoring Network (WMN) hosts a panel of distinguished women leaders while enjoying some afternoon snacks. We’ll dive deeper into the issues affecting women in the workplace and how they’ve overcome these challenges.
Downtown History Walking Tours
Take a guided tour of Downtown Ithaca for a look back in time to the founding of the Ithaca Conservatory of Music. Visit the historic Boardman House, IC’s original home, and learn about how Ithaca College became “Ithaca’s College.” Space is limited for these tours, so pre-registration is required.
2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate exemplary alumni and recognize dedicated members of the IC community. A reception with a hearty menu of hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and a cash bar will be followed by the awards presentation and a toast to this year's award recipients. The cost of registration includes a complimentary drink ticket.
50th and Earlier Reunion Dinner
Perennial Alumni celebrating their 50th reunion and earlier are invited to join us for this special gathering to reminisce and connect over a delicious meal. The reception will start with hors d’oeuvres, followed by a sit-down dinner and dessert. The cost of registration includes a complimentary drink ticket.
This event is created for alumni who graduated in 1974 or earlier, however, all are invited to attend!
Coltivare is located in downtown Ithaca, with ample free parking in the Cayuga Street parking garage located directly above the restaurant.
Reunion Parties
Whether you are celebrating your 1st reunion or 49th, this party is for you! Gathering spots for milestone years will be featured throughout the venue.
We’ll celebrate together with light hors d’oeuvres and an open bar for the first hour.
Fitness Center
Alumni Weekend attendees can utilize the Fitness Center facilities while in Ithaca for the weekend. Be sure to show your Alumni Weekend name badge when entering the facility!
50th Reunion and Earlier Breakfast with President Cornish
We are pleased to welcome perennial alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago to this special breakfast with President Cornish. Catch up with your fellow Bombers, enjoy breakfast, and have the intimate opportunity to connect with President Cornish.