Purchase College Alumni Association

06/10/2026

Charles Smith, Patrick Ewing, and Charles Oakley at the Knicks’ training facility at SUNY Purchase, February 10, 1994 📸🧡💙

Did you know?: Purchase College athletics is the former training facility of the NBA’s New York Knicks. The Knicks practiced at Purchase for over 10 years, culminating with the 2001 season. Some of the Knicks greatest players and coaches, from Patrick Ewing to Jeff Van Gundy, called Purchase home for their entire Knick careers, when the team wasn’t at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks last two NBA Finals appearances – 1994 and 1999 – came during the team’s time at Purchase.
It’s Game Night- Let’s Go Knicks!

06/03/2026

Make Big Alumni Energy Your Thing.

The Purchase College Alumni Association is now accepting self-nominations for the 2026–2029 term on the PCAA Board of Directors.

Serving on the Board is an opportunity to:

• Support and engage fellow alumni
• Strengthen connections across the Purchase community
• Help shape alumni programs, events, and initiatives
• Give back to your alma mater in meaningful ways

Whether you’ve stayed closely connected to Purchase or are looking for a new way to reconnect, we encourage you to consider applying.

The Call for Nominations closes June 30.

Find the self-nomination link at purchase.edu/alumni

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.
Give Today! https://conta.cc/42UGril

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.
RSVP Today! https://conta.cc/4vBlFS0

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.

Email from Purchase College Foundation RSVP Today! Celebrate 50 Years of Design/Technology Graduates at Purchase College Sunday, May 3: Noon – 3:00pm Lobby of the PAC Come home. See what’s changed. R

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