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Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, 2024
D'Youville University | 320 Porter Ave, Buffalo, NY 14201

Join your classmates back on campus to relive your D'Youville memories and make new ones at Alumni Weekend! Save the date for 2024 - September 20 to September 22.

Schedule of Events 

Registration

KAB Alumni Lounge | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Pick up your all access pass for reunion 2024 in Koessler Administration Building! Our KAB Alumni Lounge is open all day as your dedicated space to get together. Stop by the KAB Front Door to look at yearbooks, take a photo at our selfie station and have some coffee & tea on us!

Tour of Campus

KAB 1st floor | 4:00 p.m.

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Discover the historic Koessler Administration Building, where you can explore our rich D’Youville timeline, archival photos, and visit our newest galleries for the schools of pharmacy and nursing. Continue your journey with a visit to the magnificent Holy Angels Church.

Saints in the Park | Live Acoustic Music

Container Park | 6:00 p.m.

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Join us in our newest park space - Container Park! The perfect place to reminisce with classmates. Live acoustic music by Buffalo's own Dan Erickson playing music from the 1960s to today's hits. Free food & drink provided.

Redfest

Only $25 | 7:00 p.m.

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Experience this Alumni VIP exclusive! Redfest is held each year to bring alumni and students together. Featuring music and entertainment. This will be a night to remember! Private VIP area just for alumni! Round trip shuttle available from DAC.

Pickleball Clinic

AUX Gym $10 | 9:00 a.m.

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Clinic at 9:00 am. Open play all day for all levels. Join us for a day of pickleball fun at the AUX Gym!

The Distinguished Alumni Awards Brunch

Hub 306 $25 | 10:00 a.m.

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Join president Lorrie A. Clemo, PhD as we celebrate our newest distinguished alumni award recipients at this year’s ceremony.

Anne Lum Distinguished Alumni Award

Walter Iwanenko ‘93

Delta Sigma

Nakiea (Adger) Cook ‘08

Haithem Ben Jaballah ‘01

Susan (McClenathan) Macyko ’89

Young Alumni Award

Erica (Fitzgerald) & Jeffrey Spors ‘14, ‘17

Family Day and Ice Cream Social

KAB Front Lawn | 12:00 noon

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Fun for the family! Stop by for ice cream, lawn games, activities and an exclusive photo op with our favorite Saint Bernard dogs – mascots Saint and Maggie!

Tour of Campus

KAB 1st Floor | 12:00 noon

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Join us for a D’Youville tour where we will visit the historic Koessler Administration Building, Holy Angels Church, the innovative Health Professions Hub, the Kavinoky Theatre, and our athletics facilities at College Center. Experience our rich history, state-of-the-art facilities, and vibrant community.

Private Cooking Class at D’Lish

D’Lish @ the Hub $20 | 1:00 p.m.

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Join us for a fun, 90-minute Mediterranean-themed cooking class at the D’Lish Kitchen. Limited to 12 spots, Kathy Border, Associate Professor in our Nutrition and Dietetics Program, will guide you through some classic recipes! Secure your spot now!

Stitch Buffalo Presentation

Hub Lobby | 1:00 p.m.

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Experience the vibrant community craftsmanship and handmade goods from the staff at Stitch Buffalo and learn about their meaningful impact on the West Side. Following a short presentation, visit Stitch Buffalo across the street for a tour of the facility and participate in a special DYU curated craft activity.

Catholic Mass

The Chapel at Holy Angels | 4:00 p.m.

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Celebrate our Catholic tradition with a mass in the Chapel at Holy Angels.

Class of 1974 Exclusive Reception

KAB 1st floor | 5:30 p.m.

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We welcome the class of 1974 back to the Koessler Administration Building for an exclusive class reception – complete with a toast to the class of 1974, red roses and a class picture on the steps of KAB.

All Alumni Party

Hub 306 $25 | 6:00 p.m.

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Celebrate with this all-generations party! All alumni are welcome; special celebration for the 50th class of 1974! Members of the current & emeritus faculty will be in attendance to celebrate with you. Experience an exclusive look at our Anatomage Table! All Alumni Party includes open bar, food stations, DJ & music, selfie spot and D’Youville swag.

Coffee & Pastries

Hub 306 $5 | 11:00 a.m.

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Join us! This event provides a wonderful opportunity to come together and reminisce. Don’t miss this chance to reconnect and celebrate your alma mater!

Lodging

Find the perfect hotel for your weekend stay. Use the hotel listings website to explore lodging options near campus. Make sure to ask for the D'Youville or college/university rate. Participating Hilton and Marriott hotels have a specific D'Youville discount. 

Kavinoky Theatre 

Alumni can receive a discounted price of a ticket or for a season subscription. Call the box office to inquire about discounts and the current season. We are extending the offer to friends and family of alumni. Go to the Kavinoky Theatre website to learn more & purchase your alumni discount tickets. 

Bookstore

The bookstore is available to update your wardrobe with your very own D’Youville gear. D’Youville Alumni receive a 20% off one apparel or gift item* this weekend only! *See bookstore for details. Some exclusions apply. 

After Alumni Weekend

Looking for something to do after Alumni Weekend has ended? Check out the following Buffalo area activities for Sunday afternoon: 

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