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Upcoming Events

Alumni Engagement hosts events to gather NU’s Purple Eagle Alumni all year round.  Check back often as new events are added all the time!

Niagara University Alumni & Friends Happy Hour - Rochester, N.Y.

Date: October 17, 2024
Location: Sager Stoneyard Pub 

It’s a Niagara University Alumni & Friends Happy Hour! Join us in Rochester, NY for a Pints for Purple event. The gathering will take place on Thursday, Oct. 17 from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. at Sager Stoneyard Pub located at 46 Sager Dr Suite E, Rochester, NY 14607. Good company and tasty appetizers will be provided. Drinks are on your own. 

Please be sure to RSVP. We can’t wait to see you there!

Niagara Men's Hockey vs. RPI

Date: October 19, 2024
Location: Troy, NY

Join fellow alumni and friends at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) when the Niagara Men’s Hockey Team take on the Puckmans on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Before the big game, a pre-game gathering will be held at Brown’s Troy Taproom & Brewery.  For planning purposes, RSVP for the pregame below.

Cup of Niagara - Hamburg, NY

Date: October 23, 2024
Location: Spot Coffee

Join us for a “Cup of Niagara” – Coffee, Conversations, and Campus Updates!

The gathering will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Spot Coffee in Hamburg, N.Y.

For planning purposes, please RSVP below.

Niagara University President's Dinner 2024

Date: October 29, 2024
Location: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino  

The Niagara University President’s Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.The evening will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a sit-down dinner and program beginning at 7:30 p.m. The celebration will include a formal program with remarks from Niagara University president, the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., along with the presentation of awards to our distinguished honorees. 

Niagara Women's Basketball vs. Syracuse

Date: November 5, 2024
Pre-Game Location: Home Team Pub
Pre-Game Location: JMA Wireless Dome

Come rock the dome with Purple Eagles as the Niagara Women’s Basketball Team takes on Syracuse University on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Please RSVP to the pre-game party below. A special thank you to Joe and Sarah for sponsoring our event.

Niagara Men's Basketball vs. Michigan State

Date: November 7, 2024
Location: East Lansing, MI 

Join fellow alumni and friends at Michigan State when the Niagara Men’s Basketball Team take on the Spartans on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 8 p.m. Before the big game, a pre-game gathering will be held at the HopCat East Lansing Bar & Restaurant. The gathering will begin at 5 p.m. and is located at 300 Grove St. East Lansing, MI 48823. Plenty of Purple Pride and light appetizers will be provided but drinks are on your own. Learn more when you go to register.

Niagara University Veterans Day Celebration

Date: November 11, 2024
Location: Niagara University 

Please join us on Monday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. as we celebrate two individuals who have made a tremendous impact on the lives of many veterans. The celebration will take place on the lawn between DePaul Hall and the library on the Niagara University campus. For planning purposes RSVP below. 

Cup of Niagara - Buffalo, NY

Date: November 13, 2024
Location: Starbucks 

Join us for a “Cup of Niagara” – Coffee, Conversations and Campus Updates!

The gathering will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Starbucks Coffee in downtown Buffalo.  

For planning purposes, please RSVP below.

Niagara University Alumni & Friends Gathering - Baltimore, MD

Date: November 17, 2024
Location: Heavy Seas Brewery

Connect with your Purple Eagles in Baltimore! Join fellow alumni for a Niagara University Alumni & Friends Gathering. The gathering will take place on Sunday, Nov. 17 from 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. at Heavy Seas Brewery located at 4615 Hollins Ferry Rd, Halethorpe, MD 21227. For planning purposes, please be sure to RSVP below. We can’t wait to see you there!

Niagara University Alumni & Friends Holiday Fest - Rochester, N.Y.

Date: December 4, 2024
Location: Monroe Country Club

Merry Christmas, Purple Eagles! Join fellow Niagara University Alumni & Friends and celebrate the holiday season on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Monroe Country Club in Rochester, NY.  Tickets are $25 per person and include one drink and heavy appetizers. The Monroe Country Club is located at 155 Golf Avenue Pittsford, N.Y. The deadline to register is Wednesday, Nov. 20.

Cup of Niagara - North Tonawanda, NY

Date: December 4, 2024
Location: Platter’s Chocolate Factory  

Join us for a “Cup of Niagara” – Coffee, Conversations, and Campus Updates!

The gathering will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 from 8:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. at Platter’s Chocolate Factory.

For planning purposes, please RSVP below.

9th Annual Niagara Baseball First Pitch Dinner

Date: January 25, 2025
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton, Niagara Falls 

We invite you to join Niagara alumni, friends, family, fans, and the current team to celebrate the past, present, and future of Purple Eagles baseball at this year’s First Pitch Dinner. The event is Saturday, January 25th, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 401 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, N.Y., 14304. The reception starts at 5:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following at 7:00 p.m.