What is Alumni Weekend? Alumni Weekend is the largest Unity College alumni event held each year. Alumni Weekends are about reconnecting, reminiscing and visiting old friends. When is the next Unity College Alumni Weekend? Friday, September 19, 2008 – Sunday, September 21, 2008. Alumni Weekend 2009 is Friday – Sunday, September 25-27, 2009. What is there to do during Alumni Weekend? Alumni Weekend includes many different events. You can participate in some or all -- it's up to you. See the schedule for more information. Among the weekend activities and programs are the following:- Campus tours, featuring the new and renovated buildings on campus.
- Association Annual Meeting
- Saturday night bonfire
- Receptions and dinners with classmates
- Outdoor activities
Are partners and children invited? Absolutely! We encourage returning alumni to bring their entire families. All activities and programs are open to anyone who is on campus for the weekend. See the family link for more information. When is the Annual Alumni Association Meeting? The Annual Alumni Association Meeting will be held at the Unity Centre for Performing Arts on Saturday. The meeting will be followed by the annual banquet. There is no fee to attend the banquet, but in order to vote during the annual meeting, you must be an active member.
What is an Active Member? To become an active member, an alum has to donate a gift, volunteer time, or donate an in-kind good of a certain value to the College. A list of the active members is available. Please contact Kate Grenier if you do not know your membership status. Where will I stay? Relive your Unity experience by staying in one of the designated tenting areas. A quiet/family tenting area will also be available. Directional signs will be on campus. Please register with Kate Grenier due to limited camping space.
Is parking available on campus? Parking is available, but is limited due to students and their families’ vehicles. Where do alumni go when they arrive on campus? Your first stop should be the Alumni Welcome Center, indicated by directional signs. Upon arrival, alumni check in, receive a packet with maps, weekend schedules, and other information. Can I attend for a part of the weekend? Yes. Whenever you can arrive on campus, please visit the Alumni Welcome Center. Can I come if I didn't pre-register? Yes, although alumni are strongly encouraged to register in advance when tenting on campus. How much does Alumni Weekend cost? Most events are free. There may be limited fees and costs. Most costs occur for meals in the Dining Center or in the Student Activities Center. How do I register? You can register by calling Kate Grenier at 207.948.3131 ext. 301 or emailing at kgrenier@unity.edu. Will I be able to use the gym or other facilities? Unity College’s gym and fields will be open to alumni however, be advised that they are used for College sport events on Saturday and will be closed for public use for several hours. The Field of Dreams is available for public and alumni use. It is located in the town of Unity, just beyond the railroad tracks on Rt. 202. The Field of Dreams has softball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, and foot paths. Will the Bookstore be open? The bookstore will be open from 10-4 pm on Friday and Saturday. There are many items with the new logo. The bookstore also has a limited number of advance Common Ground Fair tickets. I have other questions about the weekend. For more information, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 207.948.3131 ext. 301 or email Kate Grenier at kgrenier@unity.edu. |