Parking for this event is free and available to you in the “M” Lot (See Campus Map). There will be signs that direct you to the approved parking lot, and signs that will direct you from the parking lot to Campus Center. There will be a limited number of handicap parking spaces open directly next to Campus Center in the “U” Lot. Parking passes will not be needed. If you are in need of additional accommodations, please reach out to DonorRelations@ithaca.edu.
Sunday, September 15, 2024
The Division of Advancement is thrilled to invite you to this year's Celebration of Scholarships. Please join fellow donors, students, faculty, staff and alumni as we recognize donors of endowed scholarships and funds, the students who had the honor of receiving them and a chance to make one-on-one connections and learn directly from those impacted most.
Parking
Hotel
September 13-15, 2024, will be a busy weekend for Ithaca College, and we expect large crowds. Blocks of rooms are reserved for Homecoming Weekend guests at discounted rates.
If provided, please use the booking links below for your preferred hotel. If there is not a booking link provided, kindly call the hotel and reference "IC Homecoming Weekend" to make your reservation. We recommend reserving your room by the reservation deadline date indicated. Group rates for some hotels expire as early as August 13, 2024, so book your room today!
Hotels, Motels, and Inns
GROUP DISCOUNT RATES:
Best Western University Inn - Link to book
1020 Ellis Hollow Road, Ithaca
(607) 256-1100
Reserve by 8/13/2024
Holiday Inn Express
371 Elmira Road, Ithaca
(607) 277-1100
Hotel Ithaca
222 South Cayuga Street, Ithaca
(607) 272-1000
Reserve by 8/13/2024
Link to Book.
OTHER AVAILABLE PROPERTIES:
- Canopy by Hilton Ithaca Downtown
324 E State St, Ithaca
(607) 277-0230
Call to book. - Cayuga Blue Hotel
2310 N Triphammer Road, Ithaca
(607) 257-3100
Call to book. - Courtyard by Marriott Ithaca Airport/University
29 Thornwood Drive, Ithaca
(607) 330-1000 - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
359 Elmira Road, Ithaca
(607) 277-1000 - Hampton Inn
337 Elmira Road, Ithaca
(607) 277-5500 - Homewood Suites
36 Cinema Drive, Ithaca
607-266-0000 - La Tourelle
1150 Danby Road, Ithaca
(607) 273-2734
Call to book. - Quality Inn
356 Elmira Road, Ithaca
(607) 645-5185
Event Schedule
The second annual Celebration of Scholarships will be full of opportunities to meet, chat, and learn more about your scholarship recipient(s) or donor(s). Additionally, a well-rounded panel of donor, staff, and student speakers will touch on the impact of philanthropy, in the broader sense, and what their specific contribution has meant.
The event will be held in Klingenstein Lounge and will run from 10AM-12PM.
RSVP, Dietary Restrictions, and Accessibility Accommodations
If you haven't already, please RSVP here or to the office of Donor Relations no later than September 9, 2024. Please include any dietary restrictions or accessibility accommodations in your RSVP. For all questions regarding this event, please reach out via email: DonorRelations@ithaca.edu or phone: 607-274-1381.
Homecoming Weekend Events
This fall tradition offers plenty of reasons to come home to IC, including the Ithaca College Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, our annual Celebration of Scholarships event, opportunities to BOOST the alumni network with current students, and, of course, the Homecoming football game against Endicott College! Check out this page for all Homecoming Weekend updates and events!