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SUNY Oswego reinstituted a Homecoming celebration in 2015, and decided it was so successful that the 2016 celebration has been expanded to two days.Homecoming 2016 will take place Nov. 4 and 5 at various locations around campus and the city of Oswego. In 2015, hundreds of students, alumni and friends of the Oswego college community participated in Homecoming events. "Last year, the college community resurrected a tradition that had been absent for about 40 years," said Director of Alumni and Parent Relations Laura Pavlus Kelly, a 2009 SUNY Oswego graduate. "This year, we've expanded to both Friday and Saturday, with several new activities for all alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends.">From athletics events to food -- including a tailgate party and even a friendly cornhole tournament between alumni and students -- attendees can fill their time on campus with a variety of activities. Many are free or low-cost. For a full listing of Homecoming events, visit alumni.oswego.edu/homecoming."Homecoming 2015 was an amazing experience," said Sara Cooper, a 2014 graduate and Graduates of the Last Decade (GOLD) Leadership Council member. "I got to reconnect with old friends, make new friends and catch up with some of my favorite professors from my time at SUNY Oswego. It was so nice to be back on campus and feel right at home. I am very excited for this year's Homecoming because I know it will be a blast."The 2016 celebration is set to include a variety of events:
Friday, Nov. 4
* All day: Hart Global Awareness Conference -- Hart Hall Global Living and Learning Center hosts its annual Global Awareness Conference activities.
* 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: "Oz-We-Go Back" Kick Off Party -- Hewitt ballroom. Cost: $10 per person; alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends can enjoy carnival-style food, music by 2012 alumnus DJ Tumbo, activities and a cash bar.
* 5:30 p.m.: Green and Gold Day Campus Photo -- Hewitt ballroom. No RSVP required; attendees are asked to sport their favorite Laker gear for the annual Oswego pride photo … or to post their own photo in green and gold attire to social media using #OswegoPride.
* 5:30 p.m.: Men's basketball exhibition vs. York University -- Laker Hall. Admission is free.
* 6 to 7 p.m.: Homecoming Kick Off Bonfire -- North Lawn, Marano Campus Center. No RSVP required; light refreshments will be served.
* 7 p.m.: Women's hockey vs. Chatham University -- Marano Campus Center arena. Admission is free.
