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SUNY Poly invites alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate six decades of excellence at the SUNY Poly 60th Anniversary Gala on\u00a0Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Campus Center.\u00a0Tickets are $60, with proceeds supporting student scholarships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The evening will begin at 6 p.m. and feature a cocktail reception, dinner, dancing, President Winston Soboyejo’s signature DJ Challenge, and a spectacular fireworks display over campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gala will serve as a highlight of SUNY Poly’s Wildcat Homecoming Weekend, bringing together generations of Wildcats to honor the university’s legacy, and celebrating the people and partnerships that have shaped SUNY Poly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn More About the Gala<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explore Wildcat Homecoming Weekend Schedule<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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