cougar weekend

Press release:

Whether you are an alumnus or friend of the College, a supporter, a spouse or current student, the overall local community eagerly anticipates Genesee Community College's "Cougar Weekend!" The celebration of the College's homecoming events and festivities are planned for the weekend of Sept. 25 - 27 and ALL are welcome to join in the GCC Fall Fest that includes fun for everyone! The three-day schedule for the homecoming weekend of events follows.

Friday, Sept. 25

New for 2015 is the "Cougar Crawl," a walk about Downtown Batavia with stops at local establishments for food and drink specials largely featuring GCC alumni businesses. The Cougar Crawl will kick off the weekend on Friday, Sept. 25, at 5 p.m. commencing at City Slickers at 59 Main St. in Batavia. The "crawl" includes stops at Sweet Pea's Cupcakery Cafe at 23 Jackson St., Bourbon & Burger Co. at 9 Jackson St., Blue Pearl Yoga on the second level of 200 E. Main St. (Masonic Temple), and concludes at T.F. Brown's at 214 E. Main St. where the College's radio station, WGCC 90.7 FM, will cap off the night with its 30th Birthday Bash!

Cougar Crawl tickets are just $5 and can be purchased at T.F. Brown's, City Slickers or the GCC Alumni Office. Purchase tickets by Sept. 4 to receive a Cougar Crawl T-shirt.

"We are so excited about this new opportunity that highlights some of our alumni who work and own businesses in downtown Batavia," Jackie Christenson, GCC alumni coordinator, said. "It is important to note the event is not limited to those age 21 and over since there will be food specials, prizes, bowling, DJs and much more for 'Cougar Crawlers' of all ages! Our grand prize is a Buffalo Bills basket, which includes game tickets and signed Bills memorabilia."

The College also invites all graduates who played soccer at GCC to return to campus for the annual Alumni Soccer Game on Friday. Sept. 25. The co-ed competition will take place at the turf field under the lights beginning at 7 p.m. Players receive a free T-shirt if they register online in advance at www.genesee.edu/gcc/alumnisoccer. After the game, the co-ed team will join up with the Cougar Crawlers at T.F. Brown's.

Saturday, Sept. 26

The fun continues on Saturday with continuation of the car cruise in GCC's north parking. Dubbed "Rods and Rock," classic cars, trucks and motorcycles will converge at 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. The first 100 cars receive gift bags and dash plaques, and a DJ will be playing good ol' rock 'n' roll.

The second annual Alumni Reunion Baseball starts at 11 a.m. and all interested players should contact baseball coach Skip Sherman at ssherman@genesee.edu. Meanwhile, inside GCC the "Cougar Den" will have all kinds of fun activities for children in the cafeteria, and a craft and vendor fair will be happening in the Forum. It is also the last day to view the "Impromptus" exhibit by Jonathon Langfield at the Roz Steiner Art Gallery.

The College's Athletic Department will induct the fifth class into the Athletics Hall of Fame with a ceremony planned for 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. Members of this year's induction class are Dale Pearce ('05, swimming and diving), Ryan Gugel ('07, baseball), Tracy O'Bonna ('05, volleyball) and the National Runner-Up 2010 Women's Soccer Team. The ceremony will take place in room T119 of the Conable Technology Building and all are welcome to attend.

Sunday, Sept. 27

A performance by the Genesee Symphony Orchestra will wrap up the weekend on Sunday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Stuart Steiner Theatre. The Fall Festival will be conducted by S. Shade Zajac with guest piano soloist, 13-year-old Raymond Feng performing Greig's Piano Concerto in A Minor, Movement 1. Tickets range from are $7 to $15 and can be purchased at GCC's Box Office, Roxy's Music, GO ART!, Batavia Senior Center, or Bank of Castile in Le Roy.

A complete list of Fall Fest and Cougar Weekend events can be found online at:

http://www.genesee.edu/home/offices/alumni/fall-fest/

For more information, contact Alumni Coordinator Jackie Christenson at (585) 343-0055 ext. 6262, or via e-mail: JKChristenson@genesee.edu