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 蘑菇APP 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!
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 蘑菇APP 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
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 蘑菇APP 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!
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鈥檚 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鈥檚 festival-style activities.
Show your Charger pride at the DUNY Pop-Up Shop, where families can browse 蘑菇APP 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! 馃巵
Celebrate the season at 蘑菇APP鈥檚 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
蘑菇APP
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听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 - $40
Senior Citizens/Veterans and DU Employees - $35
Current DU Students - $25
This event sells out every year.听 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 馃寧
We invite you to take part in making a positive impact both around campus and in the surrounding community.
Event Details:
Date:听Sunday,听April听19
Time:听9 AM
Meeting Location: Hennessey Center
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.听 Please come to our Annual Liberal Arts Day 2026 to celebrate our students鈥� creativity and scholarship, view their posters, hear their ideas, ask your questions, and discuss their research.听
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鈥�2:00 PM |
Location: Palisades Room, Casey Hall
Women’s Bowling Team Captures Programs First CACC Championship
For the first time in program history, the 蘑菇APP New York women’s bowling team captured its first CACC Tournament Championship.
The 蘑菇APP 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 .
March 23, 2026
A Fireside Chat with President Dr. Manuel Mart铆nez
Join us for an engaging conversation with President Dr. Manuel Mart铆nez as he shares updates, insights, and his vision for 蘑菇APP New York.
This special fireside chat offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from Dr. Mart铆nez, ask questions, and connect with fellow alumni and friends of the University.
Learn more about exciting new initiatives, including the launch of digital badges 鈥� 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!
Fireside Chat RSVP
Kaplen Tea
Please join us for this year鈥檚 Spring Kaplen Tea on Tuesday, May 5听at 2:00 P.M.
It will be a special day sharing stories with fellow nursing alumni, faculty, and Maggie Kaplen.
We鈥檙e hosting a听Blood Drive with the New York Blood Center and we鈥檇 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:听
University Holds Spring 2026 Career & Internship Expo
Students, alumni, and job seekers from the community came to the Career & Internship Expo to speak with prospective employers.
The Spring 2026 Career & Internship Expo was hosted by the 蘑菇APP Career Development Center on Tuesday, March 10, in the Hennessy Center. More than 180 students, alumni and job seekers from the community attended the event.
Director of Career Development Manuel Juarez said that attendees had the opportunity to explore internships, part-time and full-time work, and graduate school. They also could network with recruiters, or explore possible career pathways in their fields of interest.
鈥淚n addition to the employer network, the Expo featured employer-led workshops from the International Institute for the Brain also known as iBrain and TD Bank,鈥� said Juarez. 鈥淭hese sessions were designed to introduce job seekers to each organization, highlight employment and college internship opportunities, and provide a small-group setting with direct access to company recruiters and leadership.鈥澨� 听
Attendees could have complimentary professional photos taken at the event to help them strengthen their LinkedIn profiles as they pursue a job.
