Alumni Weekend 2023

Friday, June 2

 CLASS of 1973 Fiftieth Class REUNION
Friday, 4:15PM, Stewart Hall – Complimentary for class members; $25 spouse/guest
Happy fiftieth! Catch up with classmates during cocktail hour. Your reunion dinner and 50^th recognition program begins at 5:30PM. During the program you’ll receive your Golden Raider medallion, a fiftieth reunion pin and a reunion memory booklet. Dinner includes salad, sides, dessert, and entrée selection of flank steak w/mushroom cream sauce, chicken bruschetta, or vegetable lasagna. Dressy casual attire. Advanced registration required.

Then stay the night and on Saturday, enjoy a bus tour of campus with activities like Paint & Sip, a Golden Raider Lunch, ice cream social, the annual SU Night Dinner, and Casino Night!

Saturday, June 3

COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM Dept. Alumni REUNION Brunch
Saturday 10:30AM - 12Noon, CUB MPR B, $10
Reconnect with alumni, retired faculty, and current faculty in the department. In addition to catching up with one another, hear from current faculty members, as well as from President Charles Patterson about exciting projects and initiatives.

GOLDEN RAIDERS Alumni Luncheon
Saturday at 12:30PM, Tuscarora Room, Reisner Dining Hall 
This luncheon is for alumni who have celebrated their fiftieth reunions, including the newly inducted Class of 1973. Relax with classmates and enjoy a served lunch choice of Italian panini, grilled Mediterranean veggie panini or grilled chicken cobb salad served with cup of potato soup and dessert. Seating is assigned by classes so you’ll be seated with your classmates,

    Includes MILESTONE CLASS REUNIONS
    1953 (70th), 1958 (65th), 1963 (60th), and 1968 (55th)
    Return to your alma mater for the Golden Raider Lunch. All classes will be 
    seated together so you enjoy catching up with classmates. Then head over
    to Stewart Hall for an afternoon ice cream social. A bus tour of campus will
    be held Saturday morning before lunch.

 Sixth Annual All-GREEK Alumni REUNION
Saturday 1:00PM - 4:00PM, Harley Hall Lawn, $25
The forecast looks sunny and bright for an All-Greek Beach Party on the shores of SHIP! 

Break out your flip flops & suntan lotion, and prepare for an afternoon of games and fun, while enjoying live music from Midnight Buzz featuring Barry Collins ’89, Sig Tau. Avoid getting burned by staying afloat while testing your mental skills with some beach teasers! The beach fee is $25, which covers your tropical beverages, island treats, and SHIP Greek shirts and souvenirs, koozie sponsored by Magnolia Mountain Jewelry-Michele (Gegg) Legge ’88, Phi Sigma Sigma, and mug sponsored by Wibs-Jeff England ’96, Kappa Sigma, for the first 300 registrants! New SHIP beach towels will be available for sale.  Everyone knows that the SHIP BEACH is the Best Escape Anyone Can Have!  Can't wait to see you on the SHIP Shores!  Pop-up tents permitted no larger than 10x10 in designated area.

Join the “Greek Reunion – Shippensburg University” group on Facebook to stay current with reunion planning. Pro tip: Arrive Friday afternoon and check into your overnight accommodations. Swing by First Friday, then get in line to board one of two busses for the annual Pubs & Grubs Tour. 

Continue the fun into the evening while trying your hand at Casino Night in Stewart Hall for only $10. There will be blackjack, roulette, craps, and Texas hold’em. This is a fun way to learn to play! Includes beverages/bar, light snacks, play money for games, and prizes. Additional play money may be purchased onsite for $5.

Please note: All registrants for the Saturday afternoon Greek Reunion will receive a wristband. Wristbands MUST be worn and displayed at all times. Your wristband confirms you are registered for the Greek reunion and that you are 21 years of age or older. 

Friday, June 2

• Fashion Archives and Museum Exhibit, Friday, 12:30PM - 2:30PM  $5/Adult; $4/Senior.

  “(Re)Shaping the Body”, an underwear exhibit that explores how infrastructure determines the shape of the body and fashionable clothing. Museum charge payable at museum.

• Pubs and Grubs Downtown Tour, Friday, 7:00PM - Midnight. Departs from Harley Hall and the Marriott
  $10. Purchase your wristband for the bus to visit old haunts and see what’s new. Bus runs on a continuous loop and departs Harley Hall at 7:00PM, followed by pick-ups at the Marriott & Clarion Hotel. Drop-off at the Marriott by request until midnight. New Stop for 2023 – Parx Casino bar with front door drop-off  & free $15 slot play voucher. Pro-Tip: Wear sensible shoes if you plan to skip the last bus back to campus and walk from Wibs. Driver’s license required for pub entry.
  

Saturday, June 3

• Campus Bus Tour, Saturday, 10:30AM

  Board the shuttle outside the Ceddia Union Building for a narrated campus tour. Shuttle will stop with riders getting off the shuttle for guided tours at the new Milton and Doreen Morgan Engineering Laboratory and Lehman Library. Limited seating.

Friday & Saturday

• Take a walk on the Rail Trail Sculpture Path
  The paved walkway starts at the intersection of Earl & Fort Streets, better known as the grass triangle down the hill from Old Main. On your stroll, read about the sculptures along the trail created by Professor Steve Dolbin’s sculpture classes. Then walk thru the restored boxcars, part of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum and Conrail Historical Society Museum at the Shippensburg Station. **The trailhead, museum, & First Friday activities are accessible via a short walk down the paved walkway from Old Main. Parking is available across the street from the museum. 

• Cumberland Valley Railroad & Conrail Historical Society Museums
  Open Dawn to Dusk – Shippensburg Station. Built in restored boxcars, tour the museums located at the intersection of Earl and Fort Streets. The boxcars feature professionally-curated exhibits. Learn more about the area’s rich railroad history!

Friday, June 2

• Finance and Estate Planning Seminar, 
  Friday, 8:00AM - 3:00PM, Conference Center at Shippensburg University. 
  Live Well. Leave Well. Plan with a Purpose
  Thinking about your family and if you have a plan? This seminar is for you! Join the Shippensburg University Foundation for a complimentary, no-obligation financial and estate planning seminar on topics including how the new tax laws may impact your taxes, investments, retirement, healthcare, and estate plans. Keynote speaker, Ryotaro Tashiro with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, will provide an economic update. Complimentary continental breakfast & lunch provided for seminar attendees. For more information, call (717) 477-1377 or visit www.sufoundation.org. Topics may vary depending upon the availability of volunteer experts.
  
  
• Fashion Archives and Museum Exhibit, Friday, 12:30PM - 2:30PM  $5/Adult; $4/Senior.
  Featuring “(Re)Shaping the Body”, an underwear exhibit that explores how infrastructure determines the shape of the body and fashionable clothing.
  
  
• First Friday Celebration 
  Friday, 4:30PM - 8:30PM.
  Including food trucks, beer/wine/soft beverages for purchase, live music, and an artisan market. 
  Getting there: First Friday is held at the Shippensburg Station (intersection of Earl & Fort Streets), better known as the grass triangle just down the hill from Old Main. Take a short walk down the paved walkway from Old Main or drive and park. Parking is available across the street at our Shippensburg University Central Receiving parking lot adjacent to Pizza Man.
  
  
•  Pubs and Grubs Downtown Tour, 7:00PM - Midnight. 
  Departs from Harley Hall and the Marriott $10.
  Purchase your wristband for the bus to visit old haunts and see what’s new. Bus runs on a continuous loop and departs Harley Hall at 7:00PM, followed by pick-ups at the Marriott & Clarion Hotel. Drop-off at the Marriott by request until midnight. New Stop for 2023 – Parx Casino bar with front door drop-off  & free $15 slot play voucher Pro-Tip: Wear sensible shoes if you plan to skip the last bus back to campus and walk from Wibs. Driver’s license required for pub entry.

• Raider Lounge, Friday, 7:30PM - 11:30PM, Harley Hall.
  Stop by Harley Hall for a nite cap and conversation.

Saturday, June 3

• Rise & Shine Breakfast, Saturday, 9:30AM, CUB, MPR A, $10
  

  Fuel up with a hot breakfast of scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, & fruit.

• Paint & Sip with Sharlynne Cloud '98, Saturday, 10:00AM, CUB $35
  Enjoy mimosas/OJ & danishes as Sharlynne turns attendees into artists as she leads our DIY painting project. Please allow 60 – 90 minutes and register in advance.
  
  
• Campus Bus Tour, Saturday, 10:30AM. 
  Departs from the CUB. Tour lasts until approx. 12PM.

  Board the shuttle outside the Ceddia Union Building for a narrated campus tour. Shuttle will stop with riders getting off the shuttle for guided tours at the new Milton and Doreen Morgan Engineering Laboratory and Lehman Library. Limited seating.

• Golden Raider Lunch, Saturday, 12:30PM,
  Tuscarora Room, Reisner Dining Hall $10.
  This luncheon is for alumni who have celebrated their fiftieth reunions, including the newly inducted Class of 1973. Relax with classmates and enjoy a served lunch.
  
  
• Ice Cream Social, Saturday, 2:30PM - 4:00PM, Stewart Hall.

  Limited on-site parking. Please refer to campus map. Shuttle transportation provided from Reisner Dining Hall/Ceddia Union Building.

• SU Night Dinner, Saturday, 5:15PM,
  Student Recreation Pavilion.
  

  Join President Charles Patterson and First Lady Colleen for a crab, shrimp, chicken, and rib dinner (vegetarian option will be available). Registration is required. Dinner is held outside and dress is casual. Food cannot leave the premises. Limited number of tickets may also be purchased day of event. $25/adult, $15/ages 6-12 years, Free/ages 5 and under.

• One Night in Memphis, Luhrs Performing Arts Center, Saturday, 7:30PM, ($39-$55)
  

  “One Night in Memphis” is a rocking concert tribute to legendary Sun Records recording artists Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley. Purchase tickets by calling the box office at 717-477-SHOW or order online at www.luhrscenter.com. 

• Casino Game Night, Saturday, 8:00PM - 11:00PM, $10,
  Stewart Hall  
  

  Here’s the Deal…It’s Casino Night with lots to do! Join the fun, and bring your lucky charm too! **More tables for 2023! We’ll have blackjack, roulette, craps, and Texas hold’em. This is a fun way to learn to play! Includes bar, light snacks, play money for games, and prizes. Additional play money may be purchased onsite for $5. Ages 21 and older. ID required for beverages.

Friday & Saturday

• Career Service and Professional Development for Alumni
  Visit the Center for Career and Workforce Development table across from registration in the CUB to learn more about the Career Center and the Office of Workforce Development. The Career Center offers alumni resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, job search assistance, and talent acquisition opportunities for their employers, to name a few. The Office of Workforce Development offers customized training programs and professional development opportunities. Learn how to prep for a new job or upskill your knowledge and abilities for a new career! Team members will be available to answer questions on Friday 3:00-5:00PM & Saturday 10:30AM-12:00PM.
  
  
• Take a walk on the Rail Trail Sculpture Path
  

  The paved walkway starts at the intersection of Earl & Fort Streets, better known as the grass triangle down the hill from Old Main. On your stroll, read about the sculptures along the trail created by Professor Steve Dolbin’s sculpture classes. Then walk thru the restored boxcars, part of the Cumberland Valley Railroad Museum and Conrail Historical Society Museum at the Shippensburg Station. **The trailhead, museum, & First Friday activities are accessible via a short walk down the paved walkway from Old Main. Parking is available across the street from the museum.

• Cumberland Valley Railroad & Conrail Historical Society Museums
  Open Dawn to Dusk – Shippensburg Station.

  Built in restored boxcars, tour the museums located at the intersection of Earl and Fort Streets. The boxcars feature professionally-curated exhibits. Learn more about the area’s rich railroad history!

On-campus lodging in Harley Hall

Basic lodging is conveniently located on campus for $40/person/night. Three-room types available (2-person 1BR, 1BA; 2-person 2BR, 1BA; 4-person 2BR, 2BA). All rooms include twin beds. **NOTE: You must bring linens, blanket, towels & toiletries.

Please visit www.ship.edu/visit/lodging for a list of off-campus lodging options. For answers to your questions, contact us at alumni@ship.edu or (717) 477-1218 to speak with an alumni representative.

Register by Monday, May 22.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Advanced registrations are needed for all meals served to ensure adequate seating.
• Requests for on-campus lodging made after May 22 may not be able to be accommodated.
• Refunds for on-campus lodging, meals, and activities are not able to be processed after May 26 due to our financial commitments.

Registration Information. While some activities are complimentary, many have associated costs to attend. Even if events you choose do not require a fee, you should still complete a registration form to guarantee your place at the events of your choice and so we have accurate attendance counts. Pre-registration allows us to have your tickets and registration packet ready for your arrival.

Registration Hours. Main registration is located in the Ceddia Union Building (CUB) second floor (Cumberland Dr. entrance). Hours: Friday, 11AM - 5PM and Saturday 9:00AM - 1:00PM. After 5PM, for check-in for on-campus lodging on Friday, please go to SU Police. Please arrange with us in advance if arriving after 5pm Friday. Class of 1973 (50th) - if arriving after 3:30PM, registration packets may be picked up at Stewart Hall on Friday.

University Bookstore - CUB Lower Level
Hours: Open Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM; Saturday 10:00AM – 5:00PM; Closed Sunday; Alumni Discount: Pick up your 20% off a single apparel or gift item COUPON at the registration desk.

Shuttle Transporation Saturday
There is limited parking at Stewart Hall for the ice cream social. PLEASE take advantage of the shuttle bus. The shuttle will pick up outside Reisner Dining Hall from 2PM - 2:30PM and drop you off at the ice cream social. Shuttle will be parked at Stewart Hall to return people to Reisner/CUB area as needed until 4PM.

Career Services and Professional Development for Alumni
Visit the Center for Career and Workforce Development table across from registration in the CUB to learn more about the Career Center and the Office of Workforce Development. The Career Center offers alumni resume and cover letter reviews, interview prep, job search assistance, and talent acquisition opportunities for their employers, to name a few. The Office of Workforce Development offers customized training programs and professional development opportunities. Learn how to prep for a new job or upskill your knowledge and abilities for a new career! Team members will be available to answer questions on Friday 3:00-5:00PM & Saturday 10:30AM-12:00PM.

BigReds Cupboard & Raider Ready Professional Dress Closet (RRPDC)
Big Red’s Cupboard, our very own on-campus food pantry, is up and running but we need some help getting our shelves stocked for our students. Bring unopened and non-expired items for drop-off at the CUB Info Desk.

The RRPDC offers wardrobe options to all students as they prepare for interviews, internships, job shadow programs, and career/job fairs. Bring your gently used, professional clothing items, such as suits, dress pants, dress skirts, dress shirts and blouses, - there is an immediate need for small sizes, and neckties and bowties. Deposit clothing items in the designated bins outside the Career Center in the CUB room 108, or at the Career table near registration.