Dance the night away to the Rock and Blues Ensemble and enjoy many student performances. President Bitterbaum will share remarks and the cast of "Annie Get Your Gun" will lead the campus in singing Happy Birthday prior to complimentary cake being served. The evening concludes with a video presentation and fireworks.
Free, open to all, Rain location: Old Main Brown Auditorium.
The great sharpshooter, Annie Oakley, rises to fame while dealing with her rival and love interest, Frank E. Butler. The production features hits "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" and is set in the era that our College was founded.
Tickets available for purchase in the fall semester by visiting the Performing Arts website.
10 a.m., “Dream On, Dream Until Your Dreams Come True, ” Corey Union across from the Union Station coffee shop (basement level)
Join us as we chronicle SUNY Cortland’s storied musical past and its role in launching legendary entertainment careers. Learn from musicians, agents and promoters who were involved in that golden era of campus concerts about entrepreneurial survival through passion and staying relevant. Discover what success looks like for musicians and artist managers today and how you can benefit from their wisdom.
Learn more by visiting the Event Page or reading the Press Release.
Free, Open to All, Complimentary coffee available at 9:30 a.m.
The party continues with carnival games and inflatables. Get your Red on by visiting the Spirit Station before posing in the Birthday Party photo station.
Free, open to all, Rain Location: Lusk Field House.
Human Resources, in conjunction with Athletics and the Division of Finance and Management, invites all Faculty/Staff and their immediate family members to enjoy free admission to athletic events and a complimentary lunch (concessions at Stadium Complex).
Lunch choices include hot dog, chips and bottled soda/bottled water/cup of coffee or pizza, chips and bottled soda/bottled water/cup of coffee. If there are any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 607-753-2302.
​Free to Faculty/Staff with ID.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the stadium.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the stadium.
The great sharpshooter, Annie Oakley, rises to fame while dealing with her rival and love interest, Frank E. Butler. The production features hits "There's No Business Like Show Business" and "Doin' What Comes Natur'lly" and is set in the era that our College was founded.
Tickets available for purchase in the fall semester by visiting the Performing Arts website.
Registration is not required, but please complete the registration form to show you will be there and be forever listed as a part of the milestone year. Check the Who's Coming list often for an update on those planning to attend.
The 150th Birthday Party Celebration is held in conjunction with the following events. Please visit the websites for additional information.
Learn more about our historic year, take a tour of our College timeline and purchase a College history book at cortland.edu/150.
Register online or call Alumni Engagement at 607-753-2516.
Share your Cortland stories with #Cortland150 on the College Facebook, Twitter or Instagram feeds.