CRCDS 2023 Alumni/ae Reunion Weekend

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We especially look forward to seeing and celebrating those with milestone graduation anniversaries. Having missed the opportunity to celebrate in person over the last 3 years, we acknowledge the 25-year (’95, ’96, ’97) and 50-year (’70, ’71, ’72) graduation anniversaries during the 2023 Alumni/ae Weekend. In addition, we will honor the graduates from the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 with a special in-person hooding ceremony that will take place on Saturday, April 22nd, at 10:00 am, at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY.

This event will be an opportunity for you to reunite with CRCDS classmates. ALL alumni/ae and friends are welcome regardless of graduation year. We look forward to seeing you!

A SPECIAL NOTE TO THE CLASSES OF ’20, ’21, AND ’22:

If you are a graduate of the class of '20, '21, or '22, please contact Rev. Damond A. Wilson, Director of Recruitment and Alumni/ae Engagement, at dwilson@crcds.edu to inform us of your participation in the Hooding Ceremony. Please note - there is no formal registration for the Hooding Ceremony on Saturday, April 22nd. It is open to all family, friends, Alumni/ae, and community members who would like to participate as we celebrate our recent graduates!

Tentative Schedule - Subject to Change

Friday, April 21st	Activity:	Location:
9:00 am - 9:45 am	Alumni/ae Breakfast Gathering provided by Coffee Connection	Campus, Community Room
9:45 am - 10:45 am	Alumni/ae Chapel & Service of Remembrance Preacher: Rev. Edward L. Wheeler, Ph.D., CRCD '72, Former President, at Interdenominational Theological Center & President Emeritus at Christian Theological Seminary	Campus Chapel
10:45 am - 11:15 am	Coffee Break & Snack	Campus, Community Room
11:15 am - 12:30 pm	Faculty Fishbowl Discussion	Campus, Classrooms 1 - 3
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm	Flavors of Rochester	Campus
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm	"Get to Know the Neighborhood" Activities and Free Time: *Get to know the neighborhood activities include: Tour of CRCDS Campus; Memorial Art Gallery; Share your CRCDS Story in the CRCDS Studio; Labyrinth in the CRCDS Chapel; Fellowship over a hot beverage in the community room with friends and more!*	Various Locations
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Alumni/ae Dinner & Awards - the evening will include dinner, drinks, Alumni/ae Awards, a celebration of special anniversaries of 25 and 50 years and more!	Memorial Art Gallery - M & T Bank Ballroom

Saturday, April 22nd	Activity:	Location:
10:00 am - 11:00 am	Hooding Ceremony for Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022	Asbury First United Methodist Church
11:00 am - 12:00 pm	Reception & Class Photos	Asbury First United Methodist Church

Hooding Ceremony for Classes of 2020, 2021, 2022

This March marks three years since the world began to respond to COVID-19. At Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, this resulted in the conferral of the degrees for the Classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022. We recognize that we were unable to celebrate their important achievement in-person, particularly the Hooding Ceremony, which symbolizes the achievement of commencement and the passing on of knowledge. CRCDS is pleased and excited to share that the CRCDS Board of Trustees, Administration, Faculty, and Staff will hold a special Hooding Ceremony for the Doctor of Ministry, Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, Graduate Certificate, and School for Christian Leadership Graduates, from the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 10:00 am at Asbury First United Methodist Church, 1050 East Ave., Rochester NY, 14607. The ceremony is open for family, friends, and the community to join in the celebration of this important achievement and milestone.

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Alumni/ae Weekend FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)

Will the 2023 Alumni/ae Weekend events be in-person or virtual?

A majority of the planned activities will be in-person in Rochester, NY.

Several events will be live-streamed such as the Friday morning Chapel and the Saturday morning Hooding Ceremony. Click HERE to view the full event schedule.

I would like to know more about the 2023 Alumni/ae Weekend or have questions - who do I contact?

If you have questions, please reach out to Rev. Damond A. Wilson, Director of Recruitment & Alumni/ae Engagement at dwilson@crcds.edu.

Is the Hooding Ceremony limited on the number of guests per person?

There is no limit on the number of guests that can come to the Hooding Ceremony on Saturday, April 22nd. The event will be held at Asbury First United Methodist Church where there is ample free parking and plenty of space in the sanctuary for guests.

I want to participate in the Hooding Ceremony but I do not have my robe or hood. Who can I contact to order a replacement?

If you are an alum from the classes of 2020, 2021, and 2022 and do not have your robe or hood, please contact Ms. Polly Bush, Director of Enrollment Services and Financial Aid at pbush@crcds.edu.

Is there a cost to attend the Hooding Ceremony on Saturday, April 22nd?

Attending the Hooding Ceremony at Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY, is free.

I would like to nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award, how do I do that?

A nomination form will be posted soon for the Distinguished Alumni/ae Award. If you would like to receive a copy of the nomination form when it is ready, please get in touch with Ms. Amanda Larson, Director of Development, at alarson@crcds.edu.

Can’t make it to the Alumni/ae Weekend in person this year? Learn about ways to still be engaged

Click HERE to learn about a few ways you can still be engaged virtually for the Alumni/ae Weekend this year.

I would like to make a donation to the school - how do I do that?

You can make donations to CRCDS online HERE. If you have questions, contact Ms. Amanda Larson, Director of Development, at alarson@crcds.edu or 585-340-9647.