Purchase College Alumni Association

05/05/2026

Our Giving Day is in two days, but there's no need to wait -- give now to kick-start our campaign!

We can't wait to witness the generosity of alumni like you POWering Purchase.
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04/17/2026

04/16/2026

Celebrate 50 Years of Design/Technology Graduates during Alumni Weekend 2026.
Sunday, May 3, Noon – 3:00pm
Lobby of the PAC

Come home. See what’s changed. Rediscover what hasn’t.
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Reconnect with the faculty and staff who shaped your experience, meet fellow alumni from across the decades, and connect with current students carrying D/T into the future. Enjoy great food, lively conversation, and a strong sense of community as we come together to celebrate the program we all love.

This complimentary gathering is also an opportunity to support the next generation of D/T students and the continued growth of the program.

Questions about the event? Contact Dave Grill at [email protected] using DT50 as the subject of the email.

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04/09/2026

Alumni Exhibitor Spotlight
Raditia Lasry
Mindfulness. Connection. Being Human.

Raditia Lasry ’19 (Liberal Arts) is the founder of Mindful Being, a practice centered on self-awareness, reflection, and meaningful connection. Through guided thought exchanges, meditation, and simple yoga practices, she helps individuals and groups navigate uncertainty and engage more fully with the present moment. Her books extend this philosophy through storytelling for both adults and children.

Meet Raditia at the Alumni Showcase, where she will share her mindfulness-based offerings and invite conversation around personal growth, creativity, and living with intention.

See the full lineup of alumni exhibitors at purchase.edu/alumni-showcase
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04/08/2026

Alumni Exhibitor Spotlight
Stephen Singer
Concept. Image. Object. Text.

Stephen Singer ’90 (Painting) is a conceptual artist whose work explores the intersection of image, object, and text—often taking unexpected form through pseudo-product action figures and long-form documentation.

At the Alumni Showcase, he will present selections from The 100 Jennys Project, an ongoing exploration of generative AI in creative expression, alongside his 484-page book and new material from the forthcoming second volume.

Meet Stephen at the Alumni Showcase, where concept and process take center stage.

See the full lineup of alumni exhibitors:
purchase.edu/alumni-showcase

04/07/2026

The 2026 PCAA Alumni Awards have been announced—and this year’s honorees reflect the impact and spirit of Purchase.

Meet the 2026 honorees:

Alumni Achievement Award
Jacqueline (Cradle Bennett) Reynolds ’74 (History)

Young Alumni Award
Adam Pietrykowski ’16 / ’18 (Music: Studio Production)

Outstanding Commitment to the Arts
Veronica Caicedo ’93 (Drama Studies)

Outstanding Commitment to the Liberal Arts and Sciences
Kelly Kennedy ’13 (Journalism)

Resiliency Award
Mary Flatley ’98 (Liberal Studies)

Golden Brick Honorary Alumni Award
Paul Nicholson
Gary Waller
Kathleen McCormick
Cindy Markus-Jones
Wendy Morosoff
Barbara Moore

Selected from an outstanding pool of nominees, these recipients represent the creativity, resilience, and commitment that define Purchase.

Join us in celebrating them on Saturday, May 2, during Alumni Weekend at the All-Alumni Luncheon and Awards Presentation.

Come. Cheer. Celebrate. Congratulate.

More info: purchase.edu/alumni

04/07/2026

Alumni Exhibitor Spotlight:
Maria-Cristina Necula
Memoir. Poetry. Opera.

Maria-Cristina Necula ’97 (Language and Culture + Music) brings a body of work shaped by language, music, and lived experience to the 2026 Alumni Showcase. From her memoir "The Voice Beneath the Quince Tree" to her poetry collection "Evanescent," and her work as a translator and scholar, her writing reflects a life deeply engaged with storytelling in all its forms.

Meet Cristina at the showcase and explore her books.

See the full lineup of alumni exhibitors:
purchase.edu/alumni-showcase

04/06/2026

Alumni Exhibitor Spotlight:
Thomas E. Franklin
One image. A defining moment. A career in visual storytelling.

Thomas E. Franklin ’88 (Visual Arts) is a photojournalist best known for his iconic photograph of three firefighters raising the American flag at Ground Zero on Sept. 11, 2001—an image that became a symbol of resilience and was later featured on a U.S. postage stamp. A finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize, his work has appeared in major publications and is held in the permanent collections of institutions including the Library of Congress and the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.

Meet Tom at the Alumni Showcase, where he will present a cross-section of photographs from across his career.

See the full lineup of alumni exhibitors:
Purchase.edu/alumni-showcase

04/06/2026

Just four exhibitor spots remain!

We’re looking for alumni with stories to tell—creative journeys that span disciplines, industries, and experiences.

The Alumni Showcase on May 2 during AW26 brings together artists, entrepreneurs, writers, filmmakers, and professionals of all kinds—because at Purchase, creativity doesn’t belong to just one path.

If your work reflects where you’ve been and where you’re going, we’d love to consider you.

Exhibition space is free, but nearly full. Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.

Follow the link in bio to learn more and see who else is exhibiting, or visit purchase.edu/alumni-showcase

03/30/2026

The School of Film and Media Studies welcomes back Film Editor Andrew Buckland ’94 on March 31, 2026 at 7pm in the Humanities Building.

Andrew Buckland ’94 (Film) returns to campus to share insight on his career that took him from working as an apprentice editor fresh out of film school to winning an Academy Award for Ford V. Ferrari in 2019.

A reel of career highlights will be screened, interspersed with opportunities for audience members to ask questions and dialogue with him.

For more info go to: https://conta.cc/41sWZ09