Opportunity Program Reunion
During Reunion Weekend - June 2-4, 2023
While pre-registration is closed, you are still more than welcome to join us! Visit the registration information page for more.
It has been 50 years since 91精简版 graduated its first Opportunity Program class! Please join us and other HEOP/AOC alumni in celebration during this milestone year.
We look forward to welcoming all Opportunity Program alumni, staff and faculty back to connect and reconnect with each other and the 91精简版 of today.
OP Reunion Schedule
馃实 indicates this event is an OP specific event.
Friday, June 2
Registration
Case Center, Case Information Desk
11:00 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Lunch
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor
4 - 7:00 p.m.
馃实 Opportunity Program Alumni, Faculty & Staff Gathering
Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs
HEOP/AOP alumni gather in celebration with current and past faculty and staff of the Opportunity Program in a location that has been nicknamed 鈥淪aratoga Springs Black Elks Lodge.鈥� Light refreshments will be served.
6 - 8:00 p.m.
Food Truck Gathering
Upper South Park, under the tent
9:30 p.m.
馃实 Opportunity Program After Hours
Falstaff's
Bring your music playlists and plug into some late night fellowship and dancing. This is a BYOB event.
Saturday, June 3
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Registration
Case Center, Case Information Desk
9 - 10:30 a.m.
馃实 Opportunity Program Open House & Pre-Parade Gathering
Ladd Hall, first floor
Stop by the OP office for 50th Anniversary where we will be celebrating the Class of 1973, the first graduates of the program. Tour the office, learn about current programming, and pick up some OP swag. OP alumni will assemble at 10:15am to get their photo taken before leading the Parade of Classes.
10:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Parade of Classes led by OP Alumni
Case Center, North Patio (overlooking the green)
Led by the Schenectady Pipe Band, Ltd., Alumni Awards recipients and the OP Alumni celebrating 50 years since the first graduating OP class. The parade proceeds from Case Green to Arthur Zankel Music Center.
11:00 a.m. - 12noon
Alumni Awards and Recognition Ceremony and Class Gift Presentation
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd '22 Concert Hall
Join us as we honor our 2023 Alumni Award honorees and celebrate the collective philanthropy of our reunion classes. All reunion attendees and their guests are welcome and encouraged to attend.
12noon - 2:00 p.m.
Reunion Picnic
Upper South Park, under the yent
2:30 -3:30 p.m.
President's Hour
Palamountain Hall, Gannet Auditorium
The Alumni Association invites you to join President Marc C. Conner for a lively discussion of College issues and his vision for the future.
4 - 5:00 p.m.
MiniCollege with Angel P茅rez '98
Seismic Shifts: Challenge & Change in the Higher Education Landscape
Palamountain Hall, Davis Auditorium
Colleges today face unprecedented challenges: rising costs, a demographic cliff, gag orders, and decreased public trust, to name a few. In the wake of the Varsity Blues Scandal and the Supreme Court case about race-conscious admissions, college admission professionals stand at the forefront of the national conversation about equity, fairness, who gets into college and how America shapes its workforce. Join Dr. Angel B. P茅rez '98, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling, for a conversation about the shifting landscape of American higher education and current trends in college admissions鈥攁nd why a liberal arts education matters now more than ever.
6 - 8:30 p.m.
OP Celebration Dinner
Upper South Park, under the tent
8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Live Music and Dancing & Fireworks Display
Upper South Park, under the tent
Dance the night away with live band music and fireworks display at 9:30 p.m.
10:00 p.m.
馃实 Opportunity Program After Party
Location TBD
Alumni's choice. Make plans with fellow OP alumni to hang out late night.
Sunday, June 4
7 - 10:00 a.m.
Check out
7:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Diversity & Inclusion Breakfast
Case Center, North Patio (overlooking the Green)
Stop by and visit with fellow alumni for a contiental breakfast welcoming alumni of color and LGBTQ+ alumni. Hear ideas and plans for engaging our diverse alumni population. All are welcome!
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
Alumni Memorial Service
Alumni Memorial Garden (behind the Surrey-Williamson Inn)
Pay tribute to members of the 91精简版 community who have recently passed away.