Events

Adirondack Thunder v. Maine Mariners Hockey Game

Join Empire State University and President Lisa Vollendorf for an exciting evening of hockey, food, and fun at the Harding Mazzotti Arena.

Date: Friday, January 30, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m., pre-game dinner; puck drops at 7 p.m.

Location: 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens Falls, NY

Tickets are $5 for students and $20 for alumni and staff. The cost does not include parking.

This event is now closed. Contact: [email protected].

For information on parking, visit the arena parking page.

Words of Power and Liberation: A Black History Month Celebration

Join us for a multimedia presentation that explores the intellectual and artistic connections between Bob Marley's revolutionary lyrics and Ruha Benjamin's "Imagination: A Manifesto" within the context of Black History Month celebrations.

Date: Monday, February 23, 2026

Time: Noon to 1 p.m.

Join the webinar.

The presentation is part of the university's Reason & Respect series and will examine how Marley and Benjamin address themes of emancipation, resistance against oppressive systems, and the power of imagination to create new futures.

For questions, contact: [email protected].

Black Women in Law Enforcement Leadership: A Black History Month Panel Discussion

Join us for a panel discussion as we explore the journeys of women who have risen to positions of authority in this male-dominated profession.

Date: Saturday, February 28, 2026

Time: Doors open at 11 a.m.

Location: 4 Park Ave., SUNY Empire's Manhattan location (between 33rd and 34th streets)

The event is presented by the Black Male Initiative, a student club. The discussion will be moderated by Timothy Johnson ’24, ’25 and student Derrick Siler.

Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Register by emailing [email protected].

New York Yankees v. Tampa Bay Rays

SUNY Empire is heading to Florida for baseball spring training. Come watch America's favorite past time as the New York Yankees take on the Tampa Bay Rays.

Date: Friday, March 6, 2026

Time: Refreshments 5:05 p.m. | Game starts at 6:35 p.m.

Location: George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL

Tickets: $75 for alumni, guests, and staff; $25 for students. Includes premium seating, dinner, and drinks.

Purchase tickets. (Tickets are non-refundable.)

Questions? Email: [email protected] or call 518-580-4779.

New York Yankees v. Washington Nationals

Join SUNY Empire in West Palm Beach, Florida, where the New York Yankees will play the Washington Nationals during spring training.

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Time: Refreshments 4:30 p.m. | Game starts at 6:05 p.m.

Location: CACTI Park in West Palm Beach, FL

Tickets: $85 for alumni, guests, and staff; $25 for students. Includes premium seating, dinner, and drinks.

Purchase tickets. (Tickets are non-refundable.)

Questions? Email: [email protected] or call 518-580-4779.

Job Fair in Rochester

Join us for a job fair at the SUNY Empire location in Rochester, where you can network with potential employers.

Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
Location: 680 Westfall Road, Rochester

The event is co-hosted by SUNY Empire and RochesterWorks.

To learn more, email [email protected].