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Past Events

HOMECOMING 2008

Sunday, September 21st.
On Sunday, September 21, 2008, many alums from all decades happily returned to campus for our Annual Homecoming Event and participated in various alumni activities across campus.
These events included an unveiling tribute of three coaches at the Fitzgerald Gym; a softball dedication ceremony, a seminar on hurricane destruction, given by Prof. Nicholas Coch, and various campus tours. After receptions with President Musykens, some alums were taken to the Louis Armstrong House in Corona, where they were treated to tours of the House and a lovely closing reception. To view the festivities, please click here.

COMMENCEMENT REUNION CLASSES RETURN TO CAMPUS

Thursday, May 29
Over 50 members of the Class of 1958 and 20 members of the Class of 1948 returned to campus to process in the Commencement Exercises of 2008. Alums from all over the country returned to their alma mater. After an early morning breakfast, the reunion classes processed to the Quad and after the ceremony, all enjoyed lunch. To view the festivities, please click here.

GREATER WASHINGTON DC QUEENS COLLEGE ALUMNI CHAPTER

If you are in the greater Washington DC area and would like to join alums for a walk on the C&O Canal and drinks/snacks and greet at the Old Angler's Inn, please contact Dave Guskin '69 at biggus48@msn.com.

ACCOUNTING STUDENTS AND ALUMS RECEPTION

Wednesday, May 14th
A reception for more than 100 Accounting students and alumni was held in the Presidential Conference Room #1 of the Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library at Queens College.

PIONEERS ALUMNI RECEPTION

Saturday, May 10
After an enjoyable performance of the 1940's musical experience In the Mood, memebers of the early Queens College classes(1941-1958) attended a dessert reception in the Goldsten Theatre. To view the event, please click here.

MELTING ICE AND RISING TIDES
Tuesday, April 29th, 6-8 p.m.
What Climate Change Means for New York
Q Side in the Dining Hall (In back of Klapper). To view the event, please click here.

RECEPTION FOR QC ALUMNI LAWYERS
Thursday, April 10
On Thursday evening, April 10th, at The Explorers Club on East 70th Street in New York City, Queens College alums who became lawyers reminisced, socialized and networked with their fellow alums. To view the event, please click here.

SAN FRANCISCO ALUMNI RECEPTION
Thursday, March 27, 6-8 p.m.
The Museum of Craft and Folk Art was the scene of the exhibition, The Fabric of Cultures: Fashion, Identity, Globalization, on loan from the Queens College Godwin-Ternbach Museum. A tour of the exhibition was given by Dr. Amy Winter, Director and Curator, Godwin-Ternbach Museum. The tour was followed by a reception for over 30 alumni who live in the San Francisco area. To view the photos, Please click here.

PRE-PERFORMANCE RECEPTION BEFORE THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO
Sunday, March 16
Alumni from the decades of the 1970s joined President Jim Muyskens and other Queens College administrators and faculty for a reception before attending a student performance of The Marriage of Figaro presented by the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance, Charles Repole, Chair, and Aaron Copland School of Music, Edward Smaldone, Director. To view the event, Please click here.

HOUSTON ALUMNI RECEPTIOIN February 21, 2008
Maggiano's Little Italy - A group of 30 alums from the Houston are gathered to network and reminisce about their days at Queens College. The event was hosted by President James Muyskens and in attendance was Vice President for Advancement Sue Henderson and Nancy Rudolph, Director, Alumni Affairs. To view photos from the event,
Please click here.

SAN FRANCISCO ALUMNI DINNER
President Jim Muyskens and VP Sue Henderson had dinner with Queens College alums who live in the San Francisco area. The event was held on November 19th at the Oak Room of the Westin St. Francis Hotel. Paul Rubinfeld '65, Lillian Silver '54, Kenn Gartner '71, Joan Reinhardt Reiss '58, John Mohalley '68, Ernie Stock '71, Ralph Levin '46 and Deborah Katz '68 were in attendance. To view the event,
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MIAMI ALUMNI CRUISE Thursday, November 29th
Queens College Florida alumni cruised the famous Venetian Island Chain past celebrity homes such as Julio Iglesias, Gloria Estefan and Ricky Martin on the luxury yacht, Miami Magic. President James Muyskens and Vice President Sue Henderson gave a presentation on the past and future of Queens College. To see more about the event,
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PHILADELPHIA AND SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY ALUMNI EVENT
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA, was the venue for Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey alums who gathered for food and drink and an update on the happenings at Queens College. President Muyskens, Vice President Sue Henderson and Director of Development Mario DellaPina joined Alumni Affairs Director Nancy Rudolph in welcoming the alums and their guests to the event. For more information,
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WESTCHESTER ALUMNI RECEPTION: November 11, 2007
Stephanie Stiefel'80 and her husband, Robert Stephan Cohen hosted an alumni reception on Sunday afternoon, November 11th, in their home in Waccabuc, NY. To view the event,
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Boston ALUMNI RECEPTION: November 04, 2007
A reception for Boston area alums was held on Sunday afternoon, November 4th, at the home of Dr. Irene Fairley'60 in Belmont, MA. To view the event,
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QUEENS COLLEGE'S 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
COMMEMORATION OF THE FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: October 11, 2007
On October 11, 1937, Queens College began with its first day of classes. Seventy years later in a tent behind Jefferson Hall, 14 members of the original first graduating class returned to their alma mater. Queens' borough President Helen Marshall '72, Assemblywoman Ellen Young, Mahendra Singh-Student Association President, President James Muyskens and Arnold Franco '43 all participated in the celebration and in welcoming 14 members of the original group who started college on that momentous day. Following the program, the attendees were invited to a champagne-toast lunch in the Q-Side cafe. Please click here to enjoy the day.

LONG ISLAND ALUMNI RECEPTION
CRADLE OF AVIATION MUSEUM: September 26, 2007
More than 230 alums gathered at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City, NY, on Wednesday, September 26th. They were treated to a dessert reception and a classical music performance by students from the Aaron Copland School of Music. The students had studied in Italy the past summer and performed the pieces that they wrote abroad. The purpose of this event was to start a LI Queens College Alumni Chapter.
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