Family Weekend

Family Weekend

Family Weekend, "Homecoming" 2024
Friday, September 20 - Sunday, September 22

SAVE THE DATE!
Our staff, alumni volunteers, and the Village of Delhi are gearing up for a fabulous fall weekend to welcome back alumni and students' families. We are ready to celebrate as a campus and community!
Schedule Subject to changes/additions.  This version of the schedule does not include Alumni-related programs and activities.  Activities indicated with an asterisk are activities for which Homecoming Registration is required.  Please note we are not able to grant refunds on ticket purchases. Updated 12/12/24.

 

 

Register for Homecoming '23  

 

BELOW IS THE 2023 Schedule.  Updates will be forthcoming.

Activities indicated with an asterisk are activities for which Homecoming Registration is required.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Local Dining Options

Weekend Movie - The Little Mermaid
Okun Theatre, Farrell Student & Community Center (1st Floor)
8:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

*Check-In, Tickets & Info Booth *
Alumni Hall Porch
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

*Homecoming Welcome Continental Breakfast*
By Homecoming Check-In
9:00 a.m. - Noon
Enjoy Delhi donuts, bagels, pastries, apples, cider, coffee, and tea as part of the registration fee.

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.

 Lunch Options

  • Village Harvest Festival 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Try a local eatery or food truck downtown.
  • MacDonald Hall Dining Center (2nd floor) opens at 10:30 a.m. All you can eat. No pre-sale required. 
  • Farrell Center (1st Floor) *Pre-registration required by September 11*
    11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
      Choices from the grill, pizza oven, deli, and salad stations, beverages, dessert.         

21st Annual Cruise In Car Show - Bronco Shuttles Available
Decker Auto Lab, SUNY Delhi Valley Campus
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Automotive Technology Club & School of Applied Technology
Check out great classic cars on display by alumni, retired faculty, and local automobile enthusiasts! Awards start at 1 p.m. Trophies and door prizes.The Hospitality Management Club will be hosting a concession stand as a fundraiser with lunch and snack items.

Meet the Animals - Bronco Shuttles Available
Large and Small Animal Teaching Farm, SUNY Delhi Valley Campus
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Learn more about the college’s outstanding Veterinary Science Technology program, the first of it’s kind in the nation, at this unique and beneficial teaching facility. Plus meet members of Delhi's student chapter of the NYS Association of Veterinary Technicians. NYSAVT is turning 50 this year. 

*Campus Activities*
Various Locations 
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Mini Golf - Farrell Room 129

Inflatable Slide, & Photo Booth - Farrell Commons

360-degree Photo Booth - Farrell 2nd Floor Loft

Caricature Artists - Farrell First Floor, Room 109 Multicultural Lounge

Face Painters - Farrell 1st Floor Lobby

Magician - Roving

Terrarium (Advance Ticketing required) - Farrell 2nd Floor, Room 211

Pop Up Game Show - Noon, Okun Theatre

DJ - Farrell Second Floor Lobby

Weekend Movie - The Little Mermaid
Okun Theatre, Farrell Student & Community Center (1st Floor)
Noon

SUNY Delhi Broncos Soccer vs. SUNY Canton Kangaroos
Women & Men Doubleheader Matches
Neil Riddell Turf Field (above the mini-dome)
1:00 p.m. Women | 3:30 p.m. Men
Come and root for the Broncos. Special souvenirs while supplies last. Hot dog stand will have refreshments for sale.

*Horse Drawn Wagon Rides*
Smith Hall Parking Lot (Bronco Drive)
1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Group Photo by the Bronco Sculpture
Farrell Agora
1:00 p.m.
SMILE! Be part of a fun experience that may become a Delhi tradition. Professional Photographer & SUNY Delhi Director of Communications Riikka Olson will be on hand to take the snaps. 

DIY Make & Take, Pre-registration recommended *. Farrell Center Alumni Lounge (2nd Floor)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Paint your own seasonal keepsakes or pick them up to go and paint them at home. Two ornaments plus paint supplies, $20. 

*Greek Centennial Celebration - Pre-registration requested*
Centennial Center & Lounge, Sanford Hall
2:30 p.m.
Celebrate 100 years of Greek Life at SUNY Delhi while learning about its illustrious history through photos dating to 1923 and personal stories. All are welcome!

*Kennedy Lounge Cash Bar*
Alumni Hall (1st floor)
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Enjoy a cash bar and play Delhi Trivia to win prizes.

*Robert Channing *
Okun Theatre, Farrell Center (1st floor)
3:00 p.m. (approx. 45 minutes)
Seen on all the major networks and world-wide, Robert Channing’s Amazing E.S.P. show is entertaining and funny. The excitement of his mind-bobbling 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. 

Harvest Dinner *Pre-registration required by September 11 
Farrell Student Dining Room or Picnic in the Agora
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Seasonal and locally sourced fall favorites, plus beverage, and dessert. Cash bar for those 21 and over.

*Blaze's Bronco BINGO *
Farrell Commons/Dining room, Farrell Center (1st floor)
7:00 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!

*Campfire & S’mores* CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Farrell Agora
8:00 p.m.

Weekend Movie, The Little Mermaid
Okun Theatre, Farrell Student & Community Center (1st Floor)
8:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Brunch
MacDonald Hall Dining Center (2nd Floor)
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All you can eat. No pre-sale required. Find a wide variety of options including hot and cold beverages.

Delaware County’s 11th Annual Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention Walk
Begins at 1:00 p.m. from Parking Lot by Main Campus Entrance. The brothers of Kappa Sigma Epsilon initiated and keep this important event moving forward. More info: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=9264   

THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND…

Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore and Starbuck’s Café
Farrell Student & Community Center
Shop for mementos. 10% discount for Homecoming guests. Enjoy Starbuck’s drinks and other delicious refreshments.

Bluestone Pub & Restaurant at the College Golf Course 607-746-4200 Open 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Delhi College Golf Course
Enjoy the College’s beautifully appointed course. 18-holes on Friday is $35 p/p with cart; Saturday is $35 p/p with cart. Call for tee-times 607-746-GOLF (4653) or register online   and you will be contacted to confirm your tee time. *Note private event at the course and no tee-times on Sunday, September 24.

Resnick Library
Bush Hall, 2nd floor
Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. & Sunday Noon – 10:00 p.m. (Closed Saturday)
Visit SUNY Delhi’s beautifully appointed library and special collection rooms.  College yearbooks and an archive of student newspapers will also be available to peruse.

Weekend Fitness
Kunsela Hall Pool
Friday from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Open swim in SUNY Delhi’s Olympic-sized pool.

Clark Field House
Saturday & Sunday from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Work out in SUNY Delhi’s state-of-the-art fitness center with expansive views from Clark Field House. 

I’m excited. My parents come every year. We really enjoy campus. My mom loves walking around to see the changes on campus and my dad loves seeing the automotive area. The bookstore is always a must - lots of great food, and my parents make new friends, which is great,” said senior Kara Kennedy.

Family enjoying SUNY Delhi

This weekend is about much more than enjoying all the amazing fun we have planned. From freshmen to seniors, students make new friends and manifest the true Bronco spirit of community and family,” said Lori Barnes.

Questions?
Office of Admissions

118 Bush Hall