Alumni Weekend 2016
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Don’t miss Alumni Weekend 2016. The weekend-long celebration holds something for everyone. Return to your alma mater this June 2-5 to connect with classmates, catch up with old friends, and celebrate all that is SHIP! We look forward to welcoming you back! **Find On-line Registration Link below, and View the Alumni Weekend Brochure on-line. The brochure is your go-to for what's happening Alumni Weekend!  See the listing of activities and any associated costs and make plans to return for Alumni Weekend! 

What to expect?  It’s a full schedule, starting with the 28^th Annual Alumni Weekend Golf Outing on Thursday, June 2 at the Chambersburg Country Club. Tee-off the weekend by making plans to golf with us. Shotgun start at 1:00PM with a cost of $100.00/golfer that includes lunch and dinner. Proceeds from the outing benefit the Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship.

REUNIONS!
All-GREEK "IN-FORMAL" Alumni Reunion  
Saturday 1:00 - 4:00PM
Rally your chapters, break out your letters, and get ready to celebrate Greek life at Ship! A fun time of reminiscing about the ‘good ol’ days’ when MIXERS did not mean drinks, EXCHANGES did not reference phone numbers, and DATE PARTIES did not mean a dressy night on the town! What memories do you have about your Greek life at Ship and which ones are you willing to share? The Greek Reunion Room will be loaded with memorabilia, pictures, & slide-shows celebrating Greek life, incl. a photo area with fun props – bring your cameras! You won’t believe the give a-ways we have coming your way, including an All Greek Alumni T-shirt! Come join us! Lite snacks and beverages, incl. beer & wine.

All GREEK Alumni “MIXER”
Saturday 8:00 - 11:00PM
Calling all Greek Alumni! Are you still awake? Haven’t felt the need for a nap yet? There was a time when this would just be the beginning of your night! Come join us as we have planned the ultimate Greek Mixer including the music we loved, photos of years gone by, and an atmosphere conducive for laughter, fun, and entertainment! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to reconnect with Greek Alumni!

Student SENATE Alumni Reunion
Saturday 3:00 - 5:00PM
While it may go by different names (Student Senate/Student Association/Class Council), 2016 will bring Alumni back to campus for a grand reunion. Join your fellow Senate alumni along with President Jody Harpster ‘74M, President Emeritus Tony Ceddia, Roger Serr, vice president for student affairs, and Bob Orndorff ’62, retired vice president for student affairs for complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar. Family-friendly alumni reunion. Then make plans to continue the reunion over dinner at SU Night starting at 5:15 PM.

AFRO-AM Alumni Reunion
Join Diane Jefferson and fellow alumni for an AFRO-AM Celebration Weekend. An Alumni reception will be hosted on Saturday in Gilbert Hall 100 from 2:00 - 4:00PM.

50 YEARS! Class of 1966 Celebrating their 50^th Class Reunion
Calling the Class of 1966! Celebrate your 50-year reunion as a Golden Raider. All members of the Class of 1966 are invited to participate in special activities during the weekend to celebrate their 50^th Reunion including a Class meeting, hors d’oeuvres and cocktail reception and recognition dinner on Friday, June 3, followed by music by Andy Angelucci ’56 (Andy’s Angels).

Golden Raiders Alumni Luncheon
All Golden Raiders, including the newly inducted Class of 1966, are invited to a Golden Raider Luncheon on Saturday.

TOURS
*Raider Bus Campus Tour (Friday & Saturday) 
*Luhrs Performing Arts Center Tour (Friday) 
*Pubs & Grubs Pub Tour (Friday) Bus runs on a continuous loop from campus to downtown pubs..

ACTIVITIES
*Paint and Sip with Stephanie (Brant) Miller '97 -
Enjoy mimosas while painting a 12x12 canvas painting. Stephanie will turn us all into artists as she leads us in painting this image. Please allow 1 hour and register in advance, only a limited number of walk-ins may be accommodated.   

 

*The Science of Beer and Brewing with Ryan DeLutis '97 - Are you a home-brewer, thinking about brewing, or just like beer? Come meet Ryan. He’ll share his start-up story of going from brewing at home to being the  Brewmaster at The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey. Ryan will cover tips for home brewers, frequently asked questions, and end with a tasting!
*Wine Tasting 101 - Explore the world of white wine!  Come taste classic still and sparkling whites from Germany, California, and Italy. Be prepared to sample the extremely rare Tokaji Aszu Eszencia from Hungary. This dessert wine is ranked as one of the world’s top 100 wines by the Wine Spectator.
*Finance and Estate Planning Seminar: GPS Your Way in Retirement-Keeping Pace with the Ever-Changing Landscape: Taxes, Healthcare, and Security. Join the SU Foundation for a free, no-obligation retirement and estate planning seminar.
*Rock out with Andy Angelucci '56 - Include some jazz music with your evening and rock-out to oldies with Andy Angelucci and his “Angels”. Light snacks and beverages provided.   
*Wedding Vow Renewals
*SU Night - Join President Jody and Leslie Harpster for all-you-can-eat crabs and fixin’s. Registration is required and tickets will be mailed to you.
*Hotel California - "A Salute to the Eagle", Luhrs Performing Arts Center

View the Alumni Weekend Brochure on-line! The brochure is your go-to for what's happening Alumni Weekend!  See the listing of activities and any associated costs and make plans to return for Alumni Weekend! 

LODGING
Lodging is conveniently located on campus in Presidents Hall for $40/person/night. All beds are twin with 3-room types (2-person 1BR, 2-person 2BR, 4-person 2BR). Adjacent to campus lodging includes the new Courtyard by Marriott located next to the Conference Center. Additional off-campus lodging options may be found at www.ship.edu/visit/lodging. For answers to your questions, e-mail alumni@ship.edu or 717-477-1218 to speak with an alumni representative.

Register Now!On-line registration is now closed.
To register for activities hosted during Alumni Weekend, please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 717-477-1218 between 8AM - 4PM Monday - Friday.
For questions, you may also e-mail alumni@ship.edu