Alumni Reunion & Homecoming

Friday, September 26 | Saturday, September 27 | Sunday, September 28

Please note: Schedule may be subject to change. Pre-registration is requested for catered events by Sunday, September 21 at 7 pm. 

*Paid Registrants Receive a Homecoming Button at Check-In, Asterisk Activities Require This Proof of Registration*   

Homecoming Registration

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Campus Tours 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Departs from Bush Hall
Pre-registration requested
Meet your tour guide through the first-floor entrance to Bush Hall in the Enrollment Services guest greeting room. Please sign up through the registration form and email alumni@delhi.edu if you prefer a riding vs. walking tour.

Alumni Welcome & Annual Awards Reception with College President Mary Bonderoff
Pre-registration requested - $22 per person
Alumni Hall, Kennedy Lounge (1^st floor) 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Celebrate with fellow alumni and join in a toast to special reunion years ending in 0s and 5s and this year’s Alumni Award recipients. The 2025 Alumni Award honorees are: Dr. Kristen Fratamico-Reed ’00 (Veterinary Science Technology), Richard Bialkowski ’20 (Criminal Justice), Mr. Lee Stepp ’92 (Construction Technology), Ms. Amanda Gerard ’12 (Veterinary Science Technology), and SUNY Delhi Applied Technologies Professor Steve McKeegan. Mingle with fellow alumni and members of the campus community. Enjoy hot and cold appetizers, complimentary soft drinks and a complimentary beer, wine or hard cider. Cash bar. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Check-In, Tickets & Info Booth
Alumni Hall Porch
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Get your SUNY Delhi Homecoming button for access to a continental breakfast and special Saturday attractions as part of your registration fee. Plus grab some free SUNY Delhi SWAG!

Delhi Village Harvest Festival - Bronco Shuttles Available
Downtown Delhi
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Shop along Main Street and the Village Square. Try a local eatery or food truck vendor downtown. The Bronco shuttle will include a village drop-off and pick-up at the US Post Office on Court Street by the Village Square.

Golden Alumni Brunch Buffet
Pre-registration requested -  $28 per person
Bluestone at Scotch Mountain, 85 Scotch Mountain Road, Delhi NY
10 a.m. – Noon
For those celebrating 50 years or more since graduation and friends who’d like to join the celebration. Enjoy a special toast, a hearty brunch buffet, and reminiscing at the college-run pub and restaurant on the Delhi College Golf Course.

Village Harvest Festival
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Try a local eatery or food truck downtown.

Bronco Bites Food Truck
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Buy your own hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks by Clark Field House

MacDonald Hall Dining Center (2^nd floor)
Opens at 10:30 a.m. All you can eat. No pre-sale required.

Farrell Center (1^st Floor) Pre-registration requested by September 19 - $12.50/per person, $8.25 children 5 – 12
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Choices from the grill, pizza oven, deli, and salad stations, beverages, dessert.     

 23^rd Annual Cruise-In Car Show - Bronco Shuttles Available
Decker Auto Lab, SUNY Delhi Valley Campus
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. - Awards at 1 p.m. with trophies and prizes
Sponsored by the Automotive Technology Club & School of Applied Technology
Refreshments for sale by and to benefit SUNY Delhi’s Student Hospitality Club.
Check out great classic cars on display by alumni, retired faculty, and local automobile enthusiasts!  

Classroom Demos & Interactive Sessions Led by SUNY Delhi Faculty, Students & Alumni various locations, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Look for More Details Including Locations Around Campus for these informative and fun 30 – 60 minute sessions.

• AI and Your Future or Changing Career with Dina Carreras-Menzie ’90
  Sanford Hall Centennial Center, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. *Pre-Registration Suggested, Walk-Ins Welcome*
  How will artificial intelligence shape the careers of tomorrow—and what does that mean for students entering the workforce today or alumni looking to change careers? SUNY Delhi alumna Dina Carreras-Menzie, software developer and CEO of Mastery Rising, will share how AI is already transforming industries, which jobs may be at risk, and where exciting new opportunities are emerging. This talk will give students, their families, and alumni a clear, balanced view of how to prepare for success in an AI-driven world.
• Illuminating Hygiene: SUNY Delhi Nurses Use UV Light for Infection Control Training

  South Hall Nursing Lab – Sanford Hall 221, 11 a.m. - Noon
  Participants will apply "Glo Germ," a simulated germ solution visible under fluorescent light, to their hands. After washing, they will examine their hands under UV light to assess the effectiveness of their technique. This visual feedback highlighted commonly missed areas and reinforced the importance of thorough hand hygiene in preventing the spread of infection. The demonstration is a powerful reminder of how crucial proper handwashing is in clinical settings.

• Veterinary Science Technology Gets Clinical

  Farnsworth Hall – 1^st Floor (Please use south entrance, by Farnsworth parking lot), 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  Check out the newly renovated home of SUNY Delhi’s Veterinary Science program, the first of its kind in the nation (est. 1961). Farnsworth was built in 1981 and re-dedicated in 2024. Check out the clinical suite, the Anatomy & Physiology lab, and have a bit of fun with student members of NYSAVT (New York State Association of Veterinary Technicians).

• College of Applied Professions (CAP) – Various Locations 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Delhi offers various certificates and degrees in technical fields that are in high demand. Learn more about the college’s cutting-edge technologies and applied learning approaches while meeting the highly skilled, dedicated faculty who teach Delhi Broncos to succeed.
  • Construction Technology/Construction Management – Smith Hall, labs 9 and 10
  • Cyber Security – Sanford Hall, Lab 111
  • Hospitality and Culinary – Lab in MAC Hall 137
  • Sports & Recreation – E-tower 117
  • Plumbing – Plumbing & Heating Building
  • Electrical – Electrical Technologies Building, Lab 103 & 104
  • Architecture – South Hall studios
  • HVAC – Refrigeration Building
  • Residential Construction – Smith Hall, Lab 3
  • Welding – Welding Building
  • Mechatronics - South Hall

Campus Fun planned by the SUNY Delhi Student Programming Board
Enjoy Campus-Wide Activities Outside (weather permitting) & Inside Farrell Center
12 Noon – 4:00 p.m.

    Mini Golf
    Giant Inflatable Slide
    Photo Booth
    Caricature Artists, Magicians, & Other Special Entertainers
    Face Painters
    Games & Prizes

Alumni Women's Softball Game
Robert S. Brown Athletic Fields (by the former Pizza Hut on lower Main St.)
12:00 p.m.
SUNY Delhi's Head Softball Coach Meagan Stone invites former Bronco Women softball players to return for a fun competition. Spectators welcome to join the fun!

SUNY Delhi Broncos Women's Volley Ball Tri-Match 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. vs. Marywood University & 3 - 5 p.m. vs. Elmira College
Clark Field House, Floyd L. Maines Area
Come and root for the Broncos. Special souvenirs while supplies last.

Lawn Games & Tailgate 
Clark Field House
1- 3  p.m.
Enjoy lawn games (provided such as corn hole, can jam, ladder golf) or bring your racquets and enjoy the courts by Clark Field House. Hotdogs, hamburgers and beverages for sale. Get your tailgate on between the Broncos Volley Ball Tri-Match.

Group Photo by the Bronco Sculpture
Farrell Agora
1 p.m.
SMILE! Be part of a fun experience that's destined to be a Delhi tradition.

Campus Tour 1:05 p.m., Departs from Alumni Hall
Pre-registration requested.
Meet your tour guide at Homecoming Check-In, by Alumni Hall. Please sign up through the registration form and email alumni@delhi.edu if you prefer a riding vs. walking tour.

DIY Make & Take Mirror Danglers - Pre-registration recommended
One ornamental Homecoming decoration with supplies to decorate, $15
Farrell Center Alumni Lounge (2^nd Floor)
1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Decorate your own Homecoming mirror dangling ornament. One side is branded with SUNY Delhi’s Homecoming logo and the other side is yours customize as you envision. Decorate your keepsake at Homecoming or pick it up to go and decorate at home.  

Historical Walking Tour of Delhi Walking Tour with SUNY Delhi Professor and Architecture Major  - Bronco Shuttles Available/Pre-registration requested. 
Meet at 8 Court Street by the Delhi Post Office/Shuttle Drop Off
1:30 p.m. (approx. 60 minutes)
College Professor Lisa Tessier will lead a walking tour featuring historical buildings in the Village of Delhi with assistance from Delhi Architecture student Nadine Elkommos Youssef. The walking tour will last approximately 90 minutes. Join this tour (rain or shine) for some exercise, views of historical architecture, and insights into local history. Buildings will be in relatively close proximity focusing mainly on structures around the Courthouse Square including  Former Methodist Episcopal Church, Village Hall, County Courthouse, United Ministry, Delaware National Bank, St. John's Episcopal Church, and the former Central House/McKeegan's Law Office. 

* Eric Dittleman
Okun Theatre, Farrell Center (1stfloor), 2 p.m. (approx. 45 mins)
Seen on America's Got talent. The excitement of his mind-boggling performance will have you on the edge of your seat while he demonstrates the incredible mysteries of the mind while involving members from the audience.

Wine Tasting with Professor, Alum, & Chef Victor Sommo ‘01
Pre-registration requested; limited seating $35 per person
Alumni Hall (first floor)
2 p.m.

Kente Reception
Farrell Center
3 – 3:30 p.m.
The Office of the Chief Diversity Officer invites all alumni to the Kente Reception in the Farrell Center. Stop by to enjoy light refreshments, reconnect with fellow Broncos, and pick up a special Kente Lapel Pin (while supplies last).  Since 2024, SUNY Delhi has honored West African and African American heritage through the annual Kente Celebration, which recognizes the achievements of graduating seniors. This reception extends that tradition to our alumni community—a space for everyone to gather, celebrate their achievements (past and present), and honor the diverse experiences that shape SUNY Delhi.

Leadership Donor Reception - Invitation Only
College President’s Residence
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
President Mary Bonderoff, with the Alumni Association, and College Foundation are hosting a leadership donor reception to recognize and celebrate the impact of charitable giving on SUNY Delhi and its students. This is an invitation only event, for information on leadership giving at SUNY Delhi please contact the Advancement Office at advancement@delhi.edu

Dining Hall Dinner Pre-registration requested - $25 per person, $13 children 5 - 12
Farrell Center Student Dining Room or Picnic in the Agora
4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Seasonal and locally sourced fall favorites, plus beverage, and dessert.

*BINGO
Farrell Commons/Dining room, Farrell Center (1^st floor)
7 p.m.
SUNY Delhi’s Student Programming Board (SPB) hosts the traditional game with some non-traditional twists. Come and play for fun and exciting prizes!

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

Brunch No pre-sale required. $12.50 per person; Children $8.25
MacDonald Hall Dining Center (2^nd Floor)
10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
All you can eat.  Find a wide variety of options including hot and cold beverages.

THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND…

Local Dining Options

• Bluestone at Scotch Mountain by the College Golf Course at Delhi Reservations recommended. Please call 607-746-4200.
• Other Delhi area restaurants - http://www.visitdelhiny.com/restaurants-1
• For Oneonta options - https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurants-g48333-Oneonta_New_York.html.

Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore and Starbuck’s Café
Farrell Student & Community Center
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. & Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Shop for mementos and enjoy 10% off one SUNY Delhi logo item!

Bluestone at Scotch Mountain by the College Golf Course – Reservations recommended. Please call 607-746-4200.

Delhi College Golf Course
Rates per person with cart: Friday & Saturday 18 holes $45 person or 9 holes $30. Call for tee-times 607-746-GOLF (4653) or register online and you will be contacted to confirm your tee time.

Weekend Fitness
Clark Field House
Friday, 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Work out in SUNY Delhi’s state-of-the-art fitness center with expansive views from Clark Field House. 

Kunsela Pool
Friday from 6–9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Open swim in SUNY Delhi’s Olympic-sized pool.

Delaware County Historical Association
Visit the Past at the Delaware County Historical Association located at 46549 State Hwy 10 Delhi, NY. https://www.dcha-ny.org/ Tour historic buildings, view exhibit galleries and visit the gift/book shop
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 11am to 4pm from Memorial Day Weekend thru Columbus Day Weekend. Adults: $5.00; Children: $1.50; DCHA Members Free Questions, phone: (607) 746-3849

Bushel is an experimental, collectively run mixed-use space located at 106 Main Street in Delhi that features wonderful displays and hosts unique events. There’s a Clothing Swap Sunday, September 28 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trade in your gently used clothing and accessories and add new items to your closet. Coffee and tea, cold drinks, and good company.

Homecoming Registration

There are a limited number of rooms available at the Hampton by Hilton in Oneonta at a special group rate for Delhi Alumni on September 26-28, 2025.

• Hampton by Hilton Oneonta has 15 rooms (8 kings and 78 double queen rooms) at $145 per night. Reservations may be made by calling the hotel directly at (607)433-9000, Hilton Worldwide Reservations at 1-800-HAMPTON, or online at Hampton Inn Oneonta. Must use Group Code –DHC to receive this rate. Reservation cut off September 19.