Alumni Weekend

Hunter College alumni

Mark your calendars for March 27–30, 2025 for Hunter Reunion 2025! We hope you will join us for a weekend filled with laughter, reminiscing, and reconnecting with fellow classmates. Our first in-person reunion since 2019, this reunion weekend promises to be extra special!

  • Joining the Reunion Steering Committee – Learn more here!
  • Book your stay! See hotel information below.

Reunion Weekend Schedule

Thursday, March 27 at 6 pm

  • Young Alumni Social: Whether you’re young or young at heart, we invite you to kick off the weekend with fellow recent graduates and reconnect in style!
  • Theatre Alumni - join us prior to the Young Alumni Social for Inspire: Hunter Theatre Alumni and Student networking mixer, starting at 5:30 pm. Aspiring theatre students are eager to hear about your journey since graduation.

Friday, March 28

  • Hunter Underground, starting at 5 pm: Join us for the second edition of Hunter Underground, a new student-run interdisciplinary arts showcase, designed to create a venue on campus with ongoing opportunities for students in all arts programs to collaborate and share their work. Launched in fall 2024, this showcase of original student artwork: music, short plays, poetry and fiction readings, short films, art installations, and more is sponsored by the Office of the Arts. The evening will start with a social mixer with students, followed by the show at 6 pm. 
  • 6 pm: Hunter Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Join the Alumni Association of Hunter College to honor remarkable Hunter alumni
    • Judith Aponte BSN Class of 1994 and MS Class of 1998
    • Aliza Ben-Zacharia MS Class of 1990
    • Eileen O'Connor Coulom BSN, Class of 1976
    • Andrew Gounardes BA, Class of 2006
    • Kaitlyn Greenidge MFA Class of 2010
  • Major Award for Community Service:
    • Leslie Lieth BSN Class of 1972
  • 7 pm: Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception: Kick off the weekend's festivities at our Welcome Reception. Reconnect with friends, enjoy delicious refreshments, and celebrate our shared journey. Let's make new memories together!

Saturday, March 29

Morning Events – Reunion registration opens at 9:30 am

  • Morning Memories by the Decades Breakfast: 9:30 am – 10:30 am: Start your day with a delicious breakfast and catch up with friends in breakout rooms by the decades. Whether you graduated in the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, or 2020s, you’ll find a space filled with familiar faces and shared experiences. There will also be dedicated rooms for the Schools of Nursing, Health Professions, and Social Work as well as the Honors and Scholars cohorts, providing valuable opportunities to connect with faculty and Deans.
  • Alumni Expo: 9:30 am – 1 pm: Engage in fun and interactive activities that will take you down memory lane and learn more about programs and events at Hunter College. Take a fun photo at our Alumni Weekend photobooth, visit with Study Abroad, Urban Policy and Planning, learn more about our Mother’s Day Scholarship and volunteer opportunities with Admissions, the Career Center, Hunter Works and more!
  • Alumni Morning Sessions: Choose from a delightful array of activities including esteemed faculty interactive talks, alumni panel discussions and more!
    • 10:30 am – 11:15 am
      • Unleashing Prometheus: The Promise and Peril of AI
        Professor Sissel McCarthy, Distinguished Lecturer and Director of the Journalism Program, Hunter College Film and Media Studies
        Artificial intelligence is reshaping our world— for better or for worse. In our talk, “Unleashing Prometheus: The Promise and Peril of AI,” award-winning journalist and Hunter Professor Sissel McCarthy will explore the profound ways AI is transforming our lives, the ethical challenges it presents, and how each of us can harness its power responsibly.
      • Curating Acts of Art in Greenwich Village: A Talk by Professor Howard Singerman, Phyllis and Joseph Caroff Professor of Art and Art History
        Explore the exhibition Acts of Art in Greenwich Village at the Bertha and Karl Leubsdorf Gallery and meet with its student co-curators, who will showcase their research. Recently reviewed in the NY Times’ What to See in N.Y.C. Galleries in February. Alumni will receive 15% off the Acts of Art catalogue available in the gallery and online in the gallery’s bookshop.
      • “Home at Hunter with Dr. Judith Aponte: Diabetes and Public Health"
        Judith Aponte PhD, RN, CDCES, CCM, PHNA-BC, FAAN, Associate Professor, Specialty Director, Community/Public Health Nursing Program
        Join us for an interactive discussion with distinguished professor and Hunter College alumni Hall of Fame recipient. Discover how Dr. Aponte's groundbreaking research and investigation into diabetes as a public health issue and health disparities in the Bronx will impact public health. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a leader in the field and explore the future of healthcare together.
    • 11:45 am - 12:30 pm
      • Pioneering Breakthroughs in Breast Cancer Research” Professor Brian Zeglis, Professor of Chemistry with Co-Appointments in Radiology at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Weill Cornell. Professor Zeglis, a leading researcher in nuclear medicine at Hunter College, will present his lab's latest breakthroughs in breast cancer treatment. His team has developed four promising drugs currently in clinical trials. Join us for this informative presentation
      • Influences on the Beatles, and the Anxiety of the Beatles' Influence
        Mark Spicer, PhD, Professor of Music Theory, Hunter College and the Graduate Center and Chair of the Music Department
        Prof. Spicer will survey some of the American artists that the Beatles admired and who influenced them as songwriters and performers, with reference to particular songs. For the second part, I will consider two British groups from the 1970s—the Electric Light Orchestra and 10cc—whose music cannot be fully understood without taking the profound influence of the Beatles into account.
      • Shaping the Future: The Impact of Social Work Graduates in Our Communities: An interactive panel discussion led by professors Dr. Robyn Brown-Manning, Director of the MSW Program and Dr. Anna Ortega-Williams, Director of the BSW Program. Join us for an interactive discussion with graduates from the Silberman School of Social Work. We will explore the evolving landscape of the profession, gain insights into the future of social work practice, and reimagine social work's role in making a positive impact locally, nationally, and internationally.
      • The Future of Entrepreneurship: From Inception to Innovation, with Margaret Wishingrad '12, Co-Founder and CEO of Three Wishes and Kelle Jacob '08, Founder and CEO of ASRI Wellness moderated by Ashley Muench' 23, Founder at Scène Studios.  Our esteemed panelists will share their experiences, insights, and strategies for turning visionary concepts into thriving enterprises. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business leader, this conversation promises to ignite your passion for innovation and provide valuable takeaways for your own entrepreneurial journey.
  • Student-Led Campus Tours: 10:30 am and 11:30 am: Rediscover the beauty of Hunter’s campus, visit your favorite spots, and see what’s new, including the Maralyn G. Cohn LGBTQ+ Community Space.
  • Archives and Special Collection Tours: 10:30 am: Step back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history of Hunter College during Alumni Weekend. Join archivist Phil Swan for an exclusive guided tour of the college archives. Discover fascinating artifacts, along with books, collections, yearbooks dating back to 1896, a century old athletic uniform, the Nobel Prize medal awarded to biochemist and pharmacologist, and Hunter alumna and biochemist Gertrude Elion '37 and much more.
  • Coffee Break: 11:15 – 11:45 am
  • Class Photo: 12:45 pm
  • Reunion Lunch: 1 pm: Enjoy a delightful lunch with alumni from all eras, and hear from Dr. Nancy Cantor, Hunter’s 14th President while celebrating the 50th Reunion for the Class of 1975 and the 25th Reunion for the Class of 2000
  • Afternoon SING Music Performance: Join Hunter’s Chamber Singers and accompanist, Lana Norris led by Michael Sheetz, Assistant Professor, Director of Choral and Voice Studies. Enjoy a captivating blend of genres and styles as alumni and current students showcase their musical talents.
  • Leubsdorf Gallery: Open from 12 pm – 6 pm featuring the Acts of Art Exhibition - Connect with talented student art co-curators and explore the stunning art gallery. Alumni will receive a 15% discount off acts of art in Greenwich Village catalog, selling in the gallery and online.
  • Afternoon Tours: Join a campus tour of Roosevelt House, Silberman Campus, including a tour of CENTRO library and archives, or Brookdale (transportation provided).
  • CENTRO Library and Archives Tour - Join us for the long-awaited Alumni Reunion Weekend at Hunter College Silberman, the first in many years! Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and friends as we celebrate our shared history and achievements. A highlight of the day will be a special tour of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies Library and Archives (CENTRO), the nation’s leading research institute dedicated to the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Housed at Hunter College, CENTRO preserves and shares a vast collection of historical documents, photographs, oral histories, and cultural materials that chronicle the rich contributions and struggles of Puerto Ricans on the mainland. This exclusive tour will provide a behind-the-scenes look at CENTRO’s archives and ongoing initiatives, offering an inspiring glimpse into Puerto Rican heritage and advocacy.
  • Dessert Reception: 3 pm - Raise a glass to Hunter’s 155th anniversary! Enjoy a delightful selection of desserts, refreshments, and live entertainment.

Sunday, March 30

  • Alumni Association Birthday Brunch at 11 am: A Celebration of Excellence and Milestones - End the weekend with an elegant and sophisticated alumni brunch, where we honor the remarkable achievements of our Hall of Fame inductees past and present and celebrate the milestone anniversaries of alumni graduating in years ending in 5 or 0. 

Accommodation Information: We have reserved a block of rooms at nearby hotels to make your stay convenient and comfortable. Booking details and rates coming soon.

Courtyard New York Manhattan/Midtown East – $289/night
866 Third Avenue New York, New York, USA, 10022
Last day to book Thursday February 27, 2025
Reservation-Link

Ace Hotel New York
20 West 29th Street
New York, NY 10001
Discounted Hunter Alumni Rate of $225
Click here to make a reservation

Please note that the special discounted rate is only valid for reservations booked under the contracted dates and room type. The group rate is available until February 13, 2025, after which it will expire. If you wish to add extra dates or choose a different room type, kindly contact the ACE Reservations team directly.

Voco - The Franklin Hotel
164 East 8th Street
New York, NY 10128

Room Rates:
Thursday, March 27: Queen Bed $299 (plus tax); Double Beds: 339 (plus tax)
Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29: Queen Bed: $429 (plus tax); Double Beds: $469 (plus tax)
Taxes: 4.75% + $3.50

Rooms must be booked for all 3 nights. This special rate expires on January 27

Click here to book your room.

Be sure to book early to secure your accommodation!

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