2005 Event Photo Albums

There are various events hosted by the Alumni Association throughout the year including athletic, social and networking gatherings. Check to see if your photo made the Web site!

November 2005
Clarkson hockey event in New Haven, CT
The Golden Knights men's hockey team battled the Yale Bulldogs at Ingall's rink on Saturday, November 12th. Over 60 alums gathered for a pre-game party at Toad's Place to get into the spirit. After catching up with area alumni and eating pizza and wings, the pre-gamers joined an additional 100 alumni at the arena. Fans left happy, as the Knights defeated the Bulldogs
4-2.
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Clarkson visits North Carolina for a hockey and football game!
On November 12th, President Tony Collins and his wife, Karen, along with several members of Clarkson's staff, traveled to Raleigh to meet with alums and to watch Clarkson's own, Erik Cole, at a Hurricane's game. Erik was nice enough to drop by our pre-game dinner event to say hello and sign some autographs. The next day, President Collins and the Clarkson crew traveled to Charlotte to visit alums at a Panther's tailgate party and football game.
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October 2005
Leadership Receptions for Prospective Students and Alumni
Members of the admissions staff, alumni office, and faculty traveled to different cities around the Northeast to host the annual leadership dinners. These receptions honor high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding leadership at their school and within their community. They are nominated by their guidance counselor. Also invited to these receptions were area alumni. Alums were able to enjoy a presentation about what life is like at Clarkson now, as well provide these prospective students an opportunity to ask questions.
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9/11 Memorial Dedication Ceremony
On Friday, October 14th, Clarkson dedicated the new 9/11 Memorial to the four alumni who perished in the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001. Members of the family of Peter A. Klein '87, Paul R. Hughes '85, Richard J. O'Connor '75, and R. Mark Rasweiler '70 attended the Alumni Council dinner reception on Friday evening and joined President Collins, Tim LaLonde, President of the Alumni Association and Ryan Joy, President of the Clarkson Student Association at the memorial dedication later that night. After the remarks by the three presidents, Tim Thomas '84 sang God Bless America as candles were lit and those who attended the ceremonies softly sang along while the structure was highlighted against the dark sky. The ceremony ended with the sound of a military bugle playing the eloquent and haunting melody of Taps in the distance.
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Buffalo Chapter Hockey Event at Niagara University
Buffalo area alumni rallied together to show their support for the Men's Golden Knights hockey team on Saturday, October 8th at Niagara University. Clarkson put on quite a show for their fans, defeating the Purple Eagles 5 to 3. Over 60 Clarkson alums, families, and friends enjoyed a pre-game tailgate party and a post-game meet and greet with this year's men's hockey team and coaching staff.
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September 2005
Admission's Receptions for Prospective Students and Alumni
During the last week in September, members of the admissions staff, alumni office, and faculty traveled to eight different cities around the Northeast to meet with prospective students. Also invited to these receptions were area alumni. Alums were able to enjoy a presentation about what life is like at Clarkson now, as well provide prospective students an opportunity to ask questions.
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NYC's Welcome to the City Celebration
The newly formed New York City Chapter hosted their first event on Wednesday, September 28th. Over thirty alums, family, and friends gathered at the trendy bar, Windfall, to welcome recent Clarkson graduates to the city. A good time was had by all!
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August 2005
Chicago Brunch and Baseball
President Tony and Karen Collins took a trip to the windy city to visit with alums on August 19th and 20th. During their travels they were able to meet with alums at Ann Sather's Restaurant for brunch, as well as catch a White Sox game at US Cellular Field.
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Valley Cats Baseball Game
Capital District alums enjoyed an evening of Valley Cats Baseball on Sunday, August 21st. The Valley Cat's mascot even dropped in to the Clarkson box for a meet and greet!
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North Country Boat Cruise
The North Country Chapter of the Alumni Association gathered together on August 23rd for a dinner cruise with President Tony and Karen Collins along the St. Lawrence River. Alums were able to enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by local chef, Chris Fay. The night also featured the presentation of the Stub Baker '27 Chapter Service Citation to Bob Burns '59.
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Clarkson's Annual Day at the Races!
Over 200 alumni, guests and friends gathered at the Saratoga Race Track on Friday, August 5 to enjoy a Day at the Races! This year we were fortunate enough to get a pavilion rail side of the track! Alums, family, and friends were able to enjoy an incredible view. The pictures below capture the excitement and portray the good time that was had by all!
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Send-Off Picnics Around the Northeast
Each August the Alumni Office organizes Freshman “Send-Off” Picnics for students headed to campus for the fall semester from regional areas. The 2005 picnics consisted of 13 sites: Rochester, Mohawk Valley, Buffalo, Syracuse, Capital District, Connecticut, Maine, New Jersey, Boston, Manchester (NH), Long Island, Burlington (VT) and the North Country.
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June 2005
Alumni enjoy a Sunday Brunch Cruise in New York City!
A number of alumni gathered for a Sunday Brunch Cruise on World Yacht Tours on Sunday, June 12.
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April 2005
Clarkson Visits Florida in April!
President Tony Collins and his wife Karen visited a handful of Alumni and guests in Florida in April. There were events organized in Boca Raton, Orlando and Tampa.
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March 2005
Tony and Karen Collins Visit the West Coast!
President Tony Collins and his wife Karen visited three cities in California for alumni events in late March. On Monday, March 28 alumni gathered at a Golden State Warriors Game and visited at two receptions on the following evenings in San Jose and Long Beach.
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First Round ECAC Men's Hockey Play-offs!
The Golden Knights defeated Union College during the first round of play-off hockey by upsetting ninth-seeded Union in a best-of-three series. All three games went into overtime, which was a first for ECAC play-offs. Alumni gathered prior to Saturday's game to get excited for the game.
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February 2005
Last Home Hockey Game of 2005- Cornell vs. Clarkson!
On Saturday, February 26, 2005 several alumni gatherings took place in conjunction with the Cornell vs. Clarkson hockey game! A bus full of Clarkson Alumni & Parents traveled to Cheel arena to catch the final home game against Cornell University and a group of Delta Upsilon brothers gathered to reconnect.
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Clarkson Alumni in Philadelphia!
On Saturday, February 12, 2005 Clarkson University President Tony Collins had lunch and enjoyed a 76er's basketball game with several local alumni in the Philadelphia area.
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January 2005
17th Annual Hockey Telecast - Clarkson vs. Cornell
On Friday, January 28, 2005 alumni gathered at many locations across the United States to watch the Clarkson Golden Knights face-off against the Cornell Big Red. Hundreds of alumni were able to watch the game on CSTV with fellow alumni and friends.
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Clarkson Grad making a difference in Iraq
1LT Jason Lasher ('03) is currently deployed to Iraq as a Platoon Leader with the 89th Transportation Company from Fort Eustis, VA. 1LT Lasher has the extremely dangerous job of commanding convoys to haul vital supplies to places such as Balad, Baghdad, Fallujah, Karbala, Najaf, Ramadi, and Tikrit.
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Clarkson Connects in Chicago
Associate Vice President, Steve Newkofsky traveled to Chicago to visit with Alumni at a pre-game event and night out for a minor league hockey game on Saturday, January 8.
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