True Blue Weekend 2024 A Celebration of Legacy and Community
FROM SEPT. 20-22, hundreds of alumni, parents and families, friends and the Hartwick community came together to celebrate True Blue Weekend, reconnecting with campus life and creating new memories. The weekend blended cherished traditions with exciting new events, honoring Hartwick’s spirit and lasting legacy.
The festivities kicked off Friday night at the Presidential Kickoff Party, where attendees heard from President James H. Mullen, Jr., who reflected on Hartwick’s enduring impact.
“This place has been a great institution since the day you walked across the stage and graduated from here,” he said. “It remains a magnificent institution today and will continue to be a great, meaningful and respected college for generations to come.”
Following his speech, the night sky lit up with a dazzling fireworks display, marking the start of the weekend’s celebrations.
The rest of the weekend featured a variety of significant events, such as the Nursing Distinguished Alumni Induction ceremony, the Annual Alumni Awards presentation, and the Athletics Hall of Fame Induction ceremony, all of which celebrated the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of distinguished alums.
The weekend also featured the unveiling of the Margaret L. Drugovich presidential portrait, the Pine Lake Fall Festival, the Golden Jubilee Reunion and the 50-Year Club Induction Ceremony.
We look forward to seeing you next year: Sept. 19 – 21, 2025.
Nursing Award Winners
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Christine Utegg ’04 MSN, RN, NPD-BC
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD
Amanda Clark ’17 BSN, RN, CWON
Annual Alumni Award Winners
MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD
Susan Schroeder Warner ’84
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA/US AWARD
Lynda Potter Ewen ’65
OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD
Colleen Connery ’83
OUTSTANDING YOUNG ALUMNA/US AWARD
Christopher Janitz ’21
OUTSTANDING RECENT ALUMNA/US AWARD
Troy Johnstone ’16
OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE
Patricia Dopazo
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductees
FIELD HOCKEY
Amanda Barton Boltus ’11
WOMEN’S SOCCER
Laurie Darling Gutheil ’95
WOMEN’S WATER POLO
Sami Capparelli Pencar ’14
MEN’S SOCCER
Charlie Kadupski ’78
MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING
Michael Phillips ’11
Alumni from Hartwick’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program returned to celebrate its fifth anniversary with today’s students and faculty. They reflected on their impact across the region, saving community members millions of dollars while providing real-world experience to our students.
President Mullen joined the 50th Reunion Class (Class of 1974) for a photo.
Students cheered on the Hawks from the Wright Stadium hillside.
A spirited group of students gathered around Swoop, capturing a moment of Hawk pride and camaraderie.
The Hartwick cheerleaders posed for a quick picture before welcoming the football team onto the field.
Hartwick College Trustee Colleen Connery ’83 and Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient caught up with President Mullen at the Kickoff Celebration.
Trustees and friends gathered for the unveiling of the Dr. Margaret L. Drugovich P’12 presidential portrait.
Conor Cosgrove ’28, 2024’s E8 Rookie of the Year, showcased his skills as the Hawks battled Juniata College.
Friends and family enjoyed a perfect day on the water, making memories at Pine Lake during the Fall Festival.
Alumni enjoying Pine Lake Environmental Campus.
