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Bring Hawks together—whether it’s a casual meet-up in your town or a reunion on campus. Click below to get started with your Hartwick Event Box or to plan your campus gathering!

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Upcoming Events

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Feb 21 2026

12:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Hartwick Men’s Volleyball in Buffalo, NY

Join us to support men’s volleyball as they compete at Hilbert College. Includes buffet dinner, networking with alumni, parents & family. Link to RSVP coming soon!

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Feb 26 2026

Reception & Fundraiser Benefitting The Hartwick Institute of Public Service

Join alumni hosts in Albany, NY. at the Fort Orange Club. Event details and registration information coming soon.

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Mar 22 – 23, 2026

Hartwick at Carnegie Hall, New York City

Hartwick performs at Carnegie Hall, New York, N.Y. (Monday evening); mixer event planned for Sunday. Event details and registration information coming soon.

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Mar 31 2026

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Happenings on the Hill – Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual event. President-elect Laurel Bongiorno is our guest. You will need to register to obtain the link (coming soon).

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Apr 21 2026

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Happenings on the Hill – Virtual Event

Join us for a virtual Pine Lake update. You will need to register to obtain the link (coming soon).

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May 15 2026

Senior Send-Off on Campus

Join us on Oyaron Hill for the Send-Off Celebration for members of the Class of 2026. Event details registration information coming soon.

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May 23 – 30, 2026

Hartwick Travel Program: “Savor Portugal”

A Journey of Food, Wine and Culture. A week-long educational excursion to Portugal, featuring immersive experiences in Lisbon and Porto for Hartwick alumni, parents, employees and friends of the College.

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Sep 25 – 27, 2026

True Blue Weekend

SAVE the DATES for 2026: A true Hartwick community celebration where students, alumni, family and friends can connect. Event details and registration information coming soon!

Visiting Oyaron Hill – Campus Events

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You are doing great things in the years following your Hartwick Commencement, keep us updated! We can share your milestones in The WICK magazine, invite you to regional events, and send updates from the Oyaron Hill.

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TrueBlue Connect

Hartwick’s exclusive online community for personal connections and mentorship. Join for direct access to your alumni network and student mentoring opportunities.

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True Blue Weekend

Come back to Hartwick College for True Blue Weekend to celebrate memories of your time on Oyaron Hill. It’s the perfect time to see the beautiful fall view and to connect with campus life, athletics, academics, Pine Lake and fellow alumni.

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Alumni in the Spotlight

Alumni Spotlight: Michael Palanza ’06

Michael Palanza '06 is the district director of world languages and social studies in the Niskayuna Central School District.

Alumni Spotlight: Randi Paris Law ’82

Retired operating room nurse worked at Good Samaritan University Hospital on Long Island.

A Career Set in Motion: How Hartwick Mentorship Led Nate Benjamin ’20 to the Dallas Cowboys

After graduating from Hartwick with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Benjamin went on to earn his master’s degree in athletic training at the University of Delaware and a post-graduate certificate at the University of Kentucky.

Hartwick’s Helping Hanfts

Bob Hanft ’69 repeatedly saw the life-changing impact students gained from internships, so he and Pat Russell Hanft ’72, decided to make that their personal focus.

Sustaining a Living Legacy

Nearly 80 guests gathered, alongside about 30 alumni builders, to celebrate Professor Sandy Huntington's life and dedicate the Strawbale House in his memory.

Hartwick College Hosts NYC Reception in Support of the Institute of Public Service

Founded in 2023 by Professors Matt Chick, Laurel Elder, and Zach McKenney, the Hartwick Institute of Public Service partners with local governments to engage young people in our democracy, develop a foundation in the law and inspire the next generation of public leaders.

Come Back and Work at Hartwick

We are looking for passionate people like you to help our students soar with FlightPath.

Career Openings

Hartwick is rising

And lifting every student as we go. Our new approach to education, FlightPath, is future-focused, student-centered, and built for success. It’s a powerful, collaborative effort and you have an important role to play. As a Hartwick graduate or friend of the College, you can mentor students, expand their networks, and prepare them for life after graduation, and make financial gifts of support.

Meet the Staff

Kimberly Hastings

Director of Alumni, Parent & Family Relations
607-431-4045

David B. Lubell

Assistant Director of Alumni, Parent & Family Relations
607-431-4031

Hear from Other Hartwick Alumni

“I believe in Hartwick’s liberal arts to the core. Our graduates are adaptable and that’s marketable, especially in uncertain times.”

Sally Herbert ’88

“The faculty is the backbone of the college; that was our experience. Hartwick is not an institution; it’s people. My husband and I feel that giving to Hartwick is personal.”

Fran Sykes P’96, H’12

"At times I ask myself, ‘Can I do this?’ The answer is always, ‘Yes, I can.’ That’s because of what I built through all my experiences at Hartwick.”

Stephanie Sacco '18