Scholarship Recognition Dinner

Join us for a special evening honoring our outstanding scholarship recipients and the generous donors who made their education possible.

Date: Thursday, November 19, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: The Doering Charger Center (Adjacent to the Hennessy Center)

Each year, the Dominican University community comes together to honor our scholarship recipients and their generous benefactors. Recipients and their immediate families are invited to join us for dinner and dessert, during which each recipient will receive a certificate.

Registration closes at 10:00 AM on November 9. Be sure to secure your spot today!

Questions? Contact: Bruna Pancheri| (845) 848-7401 | Bruna.pancheri@duny.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2026 Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament

Join us for the 2026 Alumni & Friends Golf Outing, a day of golf, connection, and Charger pride at Blue Hill Golf Course.

This annual outing brings together Dominican University New York alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and supporters for a memorable day on the course, followed by dinner, raffles, and the presentation of the Joe Clinton Charger Cup.

Golfer registration includes a boxed lunch, on-course beverages, and a BBQ dinner with open bar.

Honoring the Legacy of Art Golden '84

Portrait of Art Golden '84
Art Golden '84

October 7, 1962 – November 19, 2025

This year's outing will honor the life and legacy of Art Golden '84, a proud Dominican graduate and dedicated supporter of Dominican University New York's Alumni Golf Outing. Art graduated from Dominican in 1984 and joined the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Department in 1982, where he rose through the ranks and served as Chief from 1991 to 1993.

We are proud to remember Art's commitment to service, leadership, and community as we gather for this special day with alumni and friends.

Event Details

When
Monday, September 21, 2026
Where
Blue Hill Golf Course
285 Blue Hill Rd, Pearl River, NY 10965

Schedule

  • 11:00 a.m. Registration and lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. Shotgun start
  • 5:00 p.m. Dinner, raffles, and presentation of the Joe Clinton Charger Cup to this year's honorees!

Questions? Contact Dominican University New York's Office of Alumni Relations at (845) 848-7408 or email Margaret.Treacy@duny.edu.

Register for the 2026 Alumni & Friends Golf Outing

Choose your registration option below to reserve your spot at Blue Hill Golf Course.

Family Weekend & Fire in the Sky

Save the Date

Family Weekend & Fire in the Sky

Join us for a full weekend of campus activities, family traditions, fall fun, and Charger pride from Friday, September 18 through Sunday, September 20, 2026.

September 18 to 20, 2026
Family Weekend Activities
Food Trucks & Vendors
Fireworks Saturday Night

Registration opens Monday, August 3 at 12:00 p.m.

The full weekend schedule and registration details will be available soon. Families are encouraged to save the date now and check back when registration opens.

Make it a full weekend at Dominican.

This year’s celebration is expanding beyond a one-day event into a full weekend experience for students, families, alumni, and friends. Families are invited to spend time on campus, enjoy special meals and entertainment, cheer on the Chargers, take part in festival-style activities, and close out Saturday evening with fireworks.

Celebrate together

Spend meaningful time with your student and experience the Dominican community throughout the weekend.

Enjoy campus traditions

Take part in family activities, festival-style programming, athletic events, entertainment, and special meals.

Stay for the fireworks

Saturday evening will close with the Fire in the Sky fireworks celebration.

Weekend highlights

Friday

September 18
  • Family Weekend kickoff
  • Harvest Dinner
  • Evening entertainment

Saturday

September 19
  • Family Day activities
  • Tailgate at the soccer games
  • Festival-style activities throughout the day
  • Hispanic Heritage Dinner
  • Fireworks to close out the evening

Sunday

September 20
  • Apple picking trip in collaboration with the Alumni Office

Register early and save

Register early to take advantage of special Family Weekend incentives.

  • Family Weekend T-shirts will be available for pre-order at a discounted price through August 20.
  • Pre-ordering will guarantee shirt size availability.
  • The Hispanic Heritage Dinner will be offered at a discounted rate for those who register in advance.
  • The Harvest Dinner requires pre-registration.

Food, spirit wear, and fall fun

Families are invited to enjoy a selection of food trucks and vendors on campus, with a variety of food and snack options available for purchase throughout Saturday’s festival-style activities.

Show your Charger pride at the DUNY Pop-Up Shop, where families can browse Dominican University swag and purchase commemorative Family Weekend and Fire in the Sky items while supplies last.

Helpful details

Registration: Opens Monday, August 3 at 12:00 p.m.

Family Weekend T-shirts: Available for pre-order at a discounted price through August 20. Pre-ordering guarantees shirt size availability.

Hispanic Heritage Dinner: Discounted with advance registration.

Harvest Dinner: Pre-registration required.

Additional schedule details, registration links, pricing, and parking information will be posted soon.

Christmas Concert

A Cherished Holiday Tradition Returns! 🔔

Celebrate the season at Dominican University’s Annual Christmas Concert, featuring the renowned Reverend Alphonse Stephenson and the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea.

Sunday, December 6, 2026
Concert begins at 2:00 p.m.
Hennessy Center
Dominican University
495 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY

Under the direction of Father Alphonse, 42 classically trained musicians, exceptional vocalists and a featured harpist will fill the Hennessy Center with the music of the Christmas season.

Father Alphonse previously served as conductor and musical director for the Broadway production of A Chorus Line.
Today, the Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea performs to sold-out audiences throughout the tri-state area.

CONCERT TICKET PRICES

General Admission - $50
Senior Citizens/Veterans and DU Employees - $40
Current DU Students - $30

 

This event sells out every year. 
Purchase your tickets early to reserve your seat.

For questions, please call Bruna Pancheri at (845) 848-7406 or email Bruna.Pancheri@duny.edu

 

Community Clean-Up 🌎

We invite you to take part in making a positive impact both around campus and in the surrounding community.
Event Details:
  • Date: Sunday, April 19
  • Sign-Up Link
You can bring friends and family!
Gloves, trash bags, and other supplies will be provided.

Liberal Arts Day

Our students have been working on projects all semester.  Please come to our Annual Liberal Arts Day 2026 to celebrate our students’ creativity and scholarship, view their posters, hear their ideas, ask your questions, and discuss their research. 

April 14, 2026
Rosary Hall
2:15-4:00 PM

Alumni Law Panel

 

Curious about law school and legal careers?
Hear from three DUNY alumni at different stages in the field as they discuss admissions,
the LSAT, navigating law school, and building a career.

Date: March 31, 2026

Time: 12:45–2:00 PM |

Location: Palisades Room, Casey Hall

 

New Student Orientation

2026-2027 Academic Calendar 

Women’s Bowling Team Captures Programs First CACC Championship

For the first time in program history, the Dominican University New York women’s bowling team captured its first CACC Tournament Championship.

The Dominican University New York women’s bowling team captured its first CACC Tournament Championship on Sunday, March 22, 2026, with a 2-0 victory in the Championship Final round against the #3 seed Felician University.

For the first time in program history, Dominican takes home the CACC title as the Lady Chargers were seeded #1 for the tournament and remained in the winners bracket throughout competition. This is the third season that Dominican has had a bowling team.

With their first ever CACC Tournament Championship, the Lady Chargers earn their first automatic bid into the NCAA National Collegiate Bowling Tournament. You can read more about the game here.

March 23, 2026

A Fireside Chat with President Dr. Manuel Martínez

Join us for an engaging conversation with President Dr. Manuel Martínez as he shares updates, insights, and his vision for Dominican University New York.

This special fireside chat offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Martínez, ask questions, and connect with fellow alumni and friends of the University.

Learn more about exciting new initiatives, including the launch of digital badges — designed to recognize achievements, enhance professional growth, and strengthen lifelong connections to Dominican.

Date   Wednesday, April 29th

Time   5:30 PM

Location   Holt Room in Hennessy

Enjoy a complimentary dinner and meaningful conversation in a welcoming setting.

Registration is required by Friday, April 24th. The first 10 alumni registrants will receive a free DUNY Charger t-shirt.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Kaplen Tea

Please join us for this year’s Spring Kaplen Tea on Tuesday, May 5 at 2:00 P.M.

It will be a special day sharing stories with fellow nursing alumni, faculty, and Maggie Kaplen.

RSVP by emailing Bruna.Ambrose@duny.edu
We look forward to celebrating with you!

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Blood Drive

We’re hosting a Blood Drive with the New York Blood Center and we’d love your support!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Time: 9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Location: Hennessy Center (Rear Gym)

Check eligibility requirements or download the Parental/Guardian Permission form if you are 16 and ready to donate: 
Donor Eligibility 

REGISTER HERE