September 29 - October 1, 2017

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1 ALUMNI FAMILY WEEKEND 2017 September 29 - October 1, 2017

2 Important Information Check-in Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alumni & Friends: Hanley Library Lobby on Sept. 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. ONLY! If you are unable to check in during these hours, please check in at the Information Desk,. Students & Families: Information Desk, Check in to receive your weekend information packet filled with a schedule of events, tickets, nametags and other goodies. Accommodations Need a place to stay? See what s available in and around Bradford: Self-Guided Fall Foliage Tour Download Trailmaker, a smartphone application developed by Pitt-Bradford students, and enjoy a fall foliage tour at your own pace through the breathtaking Allegheny wilderness. Use Trailmaker to plan your route and learn more about points of interest along the way. Trailmaker is available for free download in the App Store and on Google Play. Register online now Questions Alumni: If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at or Lindsay Retchless, director of alumni relations, at lhr2@pitt.edu. Students & Families: If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact the Office of Student Activities at or Christina Graham Hansen, director of student activities, at cgraham5@pitt.edu. Additions and changes to this schedule can be found at Marilyn Horne Museum & Exhibit Center The Marilyn Horne Museum and Exhibit Center was created to celebrate the life and career of world-renowned mezzo-soprano Marilyn Horne. The 3,400 square-foot space features costumes, interactive exhibits, objects from Horne s personal collection, and a theater space that recreates the look and feel of an 18th-century Italian opera house. Tours will be available on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 29 & 30, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Matthew Hileman, manager, at hileman@pitt.edu. Schedule at-a-glance Friday, September 29 11:30 a.m. Executive Speaker Series Mukaiyama University Room & Networking Luncheon 3 7:30 p.m. MSW Alumni Professional Development Room 138 Workshop Blaisdell Hall 4 p.m. Blue & Gold Society Induction & Reception Harriett B. Wick Chapel 5 7 p.m. MSW Alumni Networking Reception Room 138, Blaisdell Hall 5:30 7 p.m. SGA & SAC Alumni/Student Networking Mukaiyama University Room & Reception 7 8:30 p.m. Light up the Quad Robert B. Bromeley Quadrangle/ Hanley Library Saturday, September 30 9 a.m. PBAA Board Mtg., Assembly Room, Marilyn Horne Hall a.m. Student & Family Breakfast KOA Dining Room 11 a.m. Noon Town Hall and Faculty Meet & Greet Mukaiyama University Room 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Athletics Garage Sale McDowell Field House 11 a.m. Women s Alumni Basketball Game KOA Arena 11 a.m. Alumni Swim Meet Paul C. Duke III Aquatic Center 11a.m. 3 p.m. Friends of Hanley Library Book Sale Hanley Library Noon Men s Alumni Basketball Game KOA Arena Noon 4 p.m. Pumpkin Fest & Student Club/Organization Showcase Downtown Bradford 1 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game Kessel Athletic Complex 1 p.m. Alumni Softball Game Kessel Athletic Complex 4 5 p.m. Affinity Gatherings, various locations African American Student & Assembly Room Alumni Networking Reception Marilyn Horne Hall All-Greek Gathering The New Downbeat LGBTS Student & Alumni & Family Reception The Landmark Café 5 p.m. Non-Denominational Worship Service Harriett B. Wick Chapel 5:30 7:30 pm PBAA Awards Dinner & Athletic Hall Mukaiyama University Room of Fame Induction 6:30 7:30 p.m. Student/Family Dessert Reception John William s Pastry Shop 8 p.m. Jason Bishop - magician / illusionist Bromeley Family Theater Blaisdell Hall 8-10 p.m. Alumni Gatherings Downtown Bradford 8 p.m. All-Alumni Gathering Afterwards at Beefeaters 9 p.m. Young Alumni (2Ks) Rookies Sports Bar Sunday, October 1 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Farewell Brunch KOA Dining Room = PBAA Signature Event = Student & Family Signature Event

3 university events Saturday, Sept. 30 Noon to 4 p.m. Bradford Pumpkin Fest & Student Club/Organization Showcase Along most of Main Street, from Veterans Square to Festival Way, downtown Bradford Friday, Sept to 8:30 p.m. Light up the Quad Hanley Library & Robert B. Bromeley Quadrangle Join students, families, alumni, faculty and staff as we kick off the weekend in perfect Pitt style by lighting up the quad in blue & gold. Enjoy a popcorn bar, music, mocktails, beer and wine (proof of age required). Cost: Free. Advance registration required. Attire: Our kick off will be even more awesome if you wear your Pitt blue and gold. and Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Saturday, Sept. 30 Time TBA Pitt vs. Rice Game Watch You can cheer on the Panthers from the following locations: Kabob s at The Option House 41 Main St. Rookies Sports Bar 211 Main St. On campus Room 162, Swarts Hall Saturday, Sept a.m. to Noon Town Hall and Faculty Meet & Greet Dr. Livingston Alexander, who will retire in June, 2018, has served as Pitt-Bradford s president for the last 14 years. During his tenure, the university has met and conquered some of the greatest challenges facing higher education. Join us to wish Dr. Alexander well, and to hear his personal take on all that we ve accomplished together and the great opportunities that lie ahead. You ll also be able to learn more about academic programs, see demonstrations of emerging technologies, and view student work. Sponsor: Division of Academic Affairs and Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Saturday, Sept a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of Hanley Library Book Sale You ll find many must-have gently used books at the annual sale. The annual college and community collaboration features many pumpkin-themed children s events, games, hayrides, and vendors. Veterans Square will feature Pitt-Bradford students from several clubs and organizations providing various activities and games specifically for children. Performances by students and live bands will occur throughout the day. A food court and beer tent will offer an array of local favorites, including steak and sausage sandwiches, chicken barbecue, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, nachos, kettle corn and much more! Attire: We hope you ll wear your Pitt blue and gold. Parking: An ATA van will be available to take you between downtown and campus., Office of Student Activities, PBAA, Bradford Pumpkin Fest Saturday, Sept p.m. Worship Service Harriett B. Wick Chapel This nondenominational worship service is open to the entire campus and Bradford communities. Saturday, Sept p.m. The Jason Bishop Show Bromeley Family Theater, Blaisdell Hall Jason Bishop might read your mind one second or make goldfish appear the next. Jason was handpicked by LiveNation to perform with Ke$ha, Matt & Kim, Paramore, Weezer, Drake, and many other celebs at multiple Bamboozle Festivals. His performance abilities have led him from LA to NYC and Mexico to Sweden, as well as every state and many countries in between. Each show features amazing sleight of hand, exclusive grand illusions and close-up magic projected onto huge screens. Come see why he s called America s Hottest Illusionist! Cost: For discounted tickets, advance reservations are required at before Sunday, September 24. Pitt-Bradford students are free. All other students ages 18 and under are $5, family members and alumni are $10. After September 24, tickets can be purchased for $20 per person online at or by calling the Pitt-Bradford Box Office at Sponsor: Pitt-Bradford Arts Prism Series and Student Activities Council Sunday, Oct a.m. to 2 p.m. Farewell Brunch KOA Dining Room, Saturday, Sept to 7 p.m. Dinner On Your Own You can eat in the KOA Dining Hall located in the Frame- Westerberg Commons or dine in downtown Bradford, which is home to several restaurants for nearly every taste. To help you plan your dinner, visit for locations and additional information. This is your opportunity to say, See you next year to all of your Pitt-Bradford friends. Cost: Adults $9, Children ages 6-12 $4.50, ages 5 and under eat free. (You ll pay at the door.).

4 STUDENT, PARENT AND FAMILY EVENTS Saturday, Sept to 11 a.m. Student & Family Breakfast KOA Dining Room, Frame-Westerberg Commons ATHLETIC SPORTING EVENTS Saturday, Sept a.m. to 1 p.m. Athletics Garage Sale McDowell Field House Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport & Fitness Center Enjoy a hot breakfast while connecting with other students and families. Breakfast includes a welcome from President Alexander and the Student Government Association President, Nathan Lawyer, at 10:30 a.m. Cost: Free to attend. Limited seating, advance reservations required. Saturday, Sept. 30 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Student/Family Dessert Reception John William s European Pastry Shop Enjoy a scrumptious dessert buffet featuring freshly made pastries. Cost: Limited seating, advance reservations required. $5 per guest. Pitt-Bradford students are free. Children ages 5 and under are also free. Alumni athletes and fans will have a chance to acquire game-worn apparel, including jerseys, shorts, shirts, etc. for a recommended donation. All proceeds will support Pitt-Bradford athletics. Saturday, Sept a.m. Women s Alumni Basketball Game KOA Arena Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport & Fitness Center Register online. Contact coach Kim Rublee at kdr22@pitt.edu for more information. Saturday, Sept. 30 Noon Men s Alumni Basketball Game KOA Arena Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport & Fitness Center Register online. Contact Sean Brown at sbrownsr@pitt.edu for more information. Saturday, Sept p.m. Alumni Baseball Game Kessel Athletic Complex Register online. Contact coach Zach Foster at zdf@pitt.edu for more information. Saturday, Sept p.m. Alumni Softball Game Kessel Athletic Complex Register online. Contact coach Tina Phillips at tmp14@pitt.edu for more information. Saturday, Sept a.m. Alumni Swim Meet Paul C. Duke III Aquatic Center Richard E. and Ruth McDowell Sport & Fitness Center Register online. Contact coach Doug Alban at dmalban@pitt.edu for more information.

5 ALUMNI & STUDENT AFFINITY GROUP EVENTS Saturday, Sept to 5 p.m. All-Greek Gathering The New Downbeat, 27 Main St. A reception for all student and alumni Greeks. Cash bar available. Sponsor: Greek Council Saturday, Sept to 5 p.m. LGBTS Student, Alumni & Family Reception The Landmark Café 30 Boylston St. Sponsor: LGBTS Alliance FRIday, Sept to 7:30 p.m. MSW Alumni Professional Development Workshop Networking Reception Room 138, Blaisdell Hall Friday, Sept to 5 p.m. Blue & Gold Society Induction & Reception Harriett B. Wick Chapel Families and Blue & Gold Society alumni are invited to help the PBAA welcome new members to the Blue & Gold Society. Attire: Business Casual Sponsor: Pitt-Bradford Alumni Association Friday, Sept. 29 5:30 to 7 p.m. SGA & SAC Alumni/Student Networking RECEPTION Mukaiyama University Room Attire: We hope you ll wear your Pitt blue and gold. Saturday, Sept to 5 p.m. African American Student & Alumni Networking Social Marilyn Horne Hall, Assembly Room Sponsor: African American Student Union

6 PBAA Signature Events Friday, Sept :30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Executive Speaker Series & Networking Luncheon Mukaiyama University Room, The Executive Speaker Series brings top business leaders throughout the region to our campus to discuss relevant business issues and provide important career inspiration and advice for our students. All alumni are welcome to share their expertise and experiences with students who want to learn more about their professions and career decisions at this annual networking event. Attire: Business Casual Sponsor: County National Bank, Division of Management & Education, Office of Career Services and the PBAA Cost: Advance reservations are required. $10/person, free to current students, faculty & staff Meet Brandolon Barnett 07 Brandolon Barnett is a director with Global Impact. He works to support Global Impact s Corporate Social Responsibility client teams as a consultant and leads Growfund (MyGrowfund.org). Growfund is a nonprofit fintech startup being incubated within Global Impact. Brandolon shepherds a $1 million seed investment from the Gates Foundation and Global Impact and oversees all elements of the business from team to operations, strategy, partnerships, business development, marketing, etc. bringing $2 million in assets under management, 10 corporate clients, and more than 4,000 users in just the platform s first 10 months. Prior to leading Growfund, Brandolon successfully managed NGO programs in major US markets and on the ground in five countries. He has used this experience to help others analyze the effectiveness of their work during stints as analytics manager for nonprofit technology company Frontstream/ TRUiST, as a senior researcher with the Council on Foundations, and even now as a corporate social responsibility consultant with Global Impact. Brandolon is passionate about his work and is a respected speaker on topics related to diversity in philanthropy, impact measurement and investing, giving trends, and more. He is also active as a volunteer, serving as the chair of an advisory committee for international volunteering organization NGO Globe Aware, on the measurement committee for the United Nations-sponsored Impact 2030 initiative, on the advisory board of several studies into issues including financial obstacles to international grantmaking, global philanthropic infrastructure, and more. Brandolon holds an MA in International Studies with a specialization in International Economics from the University of London SOAS and earned his bachelor s degree in Communications from Pitt-Bradford in Saturday, Sept. 30 Alumni Awards Dinner and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction 5:30 p.m. Cocktails sponsored by PBAA 6 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner & Awards Mukaiyama University Room The PBAA invites you to celebrate the achievements of our honored alumni who have gone above and beyond, inside and outside of the classroom, and in service to Pitt-Bradford. Cost: Advance reservations are required. Adults $25 per person, Children ages 6-12, $12, 5 and under free. Attire: Business Casual Sponsor: PBAA and Pitt-Bradford Athletics Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees: Jackie Podrasky- McFadden 11 Volleyball Alumni award winners: Darlene Walker O Connell 80 Bowling Saturday, Sept to 10 p.m. Alumni Gatherings Reconnect with fellow classmates at these pre-arranged local hang-outs hosted by the PBAA where you can eat, drink and be merry. A faculty or staff member will be present to greet each group. Cost: Free to attend. Advance registration required. Attire: We hope you ll wear your Pitt blue and gold. Sponsor: PBAA 8 p.m. All-Alumni Gathering Afterwards at Beefeaters 27 Congress St. 9 p.m. Young Alumni (2Ks) Rookies Sports Bar 211 Main St. Jennifer Lewke-Tortola 05 Volleyball Saturday, Sept a.m. PBAA Annual Board Meeting Assembly Room, Marilyn Horne Hall Tim Ziaukas PBAA Teaching Excellence Award Terri DePalma Leven Denny Lowery Distinguished Volunteer Award

7 September 29 - October 1, edu/afw 2 0 w e e k e n d 1 7 alumni & family University of Pittsburgh Bradford Alumni Relations 300 Campus Drive Bradford, PA 16701