SUNY Potsdam Welcoming Nearly 600 Alumni for Reunion Weekend

POTSDAM, NY (07/03/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Potsdam will welcome nearly 600 alumni and friends back to campus during the College's 2015 Reunion Weekend, from Thursday, July 9 to Sunday, July 12.

It's another milestone year for class giving, as the campus gears up for reunion celebrations. SUNY Potsdam alumni and friends have given a total of $4,150,032 in honor of 2015 class reunions, as of June 30.

Nine classes have exceeded their class giving goals, including:

• The Class of 2010, celebrating its 5th Reunion
• The Class of 2000, celebrating its 15th Reunion
• The Class of 1995, celebrating its 20th Reunion
• The Class of 1990, celebrating its 25th Reunion
• The Class of 1980, celebrating its 35th Reunion
• The Class of 1975, celebrating its 40th Reunion
• The Class of 1970, celebrating its 45th Reunion
• The Class of 1965, celebrating its 50th Reunion

Most notably, the 50-Year Club has set a giving record this year, raising $3,574,706 in class gifts as of June 30-far surpassing the club's initial $1,250,000 goal. The 50-Year Club is comprised of all classes from 1965 and earlier. This giving includes both outright gifts and the establishment of funds through planned or estate giving.

Many alumni honor their reunion celebration by going above and beyond their typical annual giving. All gifts from each class, regardless of designation, are counted in each class's reunion total. Gifts to the College's greatest needs support a variety of vital resources and financial support for research, student travel, equipment, technology, scholarships and so much more.

Generous gifts from alumni show the great value they place on the education they received at SUNY Potsdam, and the College's important role in preparing them for success in life.

It's not too late to register for SUNY Potsdam Reunion Weekend! All SUNY Potsdam alumni and friends are invited to join in the festivities.

For more information, please call Laura Stevenson at (315) 267-2120 or visit www.potsdam.edu/alumni/reunion.

Founded in 1816, and located on the outskirts of the beautiful Adirondack Park, The State University of New York at Potsdam is one of America's first 50 colleges. SUNY Potsdam currently enrolls approximately 4,300 undergraduate and graduate students. Home to the world-renowned Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam is known for its handcrafted education, challenging liberal arts and sciences core, excellence in teacher training and leadership in the performing and visual arts. Empowered by a culture of creativity, the campus community recently launched Take the Lead: The Campaign for Potsdam, which aims to raise $32 million by the College's bicentennial in 2016.

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