Alumni Weekend 2018
Forget Facebook - Catch up with friends in person.

The weekend-long celebration holds something for everyone. Return to your alma mater on June 1 and 2. Connect with classmates, catch up with friends, and celebrate all that is SHIP! We look forward to welcoming you back! **Find On-line Registration Link below. The Alumni Weekend brochure is your go-to for what's happening Alumni Weekend. See the listing of activities for Friday and Saturday, associated costs, and make plans to return for Alumni Weekend! 

What to expect?  It’s a full schedule, starting with the 30^th Annual Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament on Thursday, May 31 at the Carlisle 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!
50 YEARS! Class of 1968 Celebrating their 50^th Class Reunion
Friday - Recognition with Hors d'oeuvre and Cocktail Reception, and Reunion Dinner
Happy 50^th! Join classmates from your graduating class of 1968 to celebrate your 50^th reunion. On Friday, each class member will be presented with a Golden Raider medallion, a 50^th reunion pin and a reunion booklet. You’ll then be treated to complimentary cocktails and hors d’oeuvres to celebrate this special year, followed by a Reunion Dinner. Recognition and reception begins at 2:30PM, program starts promptly at 3:00PM. Dinner begins at 6:00PM.

Housing and Residence Life Alumni Reunion  
Saturday Noon - 3:00PM - Kieffer Hall; 3:30PM Tour
Time flies, but memories remain. Don’t miss out on the reunion for Housing & Residence Life Alumni! Return to Ship for Alumni Weekend and join Jody Harpster ’74M, Barry McClanahan, and many others for a Cookout from Noon – 3:00PM at Kieffer Hall. Come back to enjoy the company of fellow alumni and hear a welcome back from Jody and Barry. Haven’t been on campus in a while? A tour of the residence hall and campus will leave at 3:30PM. Missing your dorm room? -You can even stay over on campus! Take a break for dinner then come to the best Ship Party in town (Harley Hall lawn), as a DJ spins the music we love. Light snacks and beverages are provided. Last call at 11:30PM.

All GREEK Alumni Reunion  
Saturday 1:00 - 4:00PM - Harley Hall
In its 3^rd year - Rally your chapters, break out your letters, and celebrate Greek life at Ship! The Greek Reunion Room will be loaded with memorabilia and pictures celebrating Greek life. Live musical entertainment under the tent includes the Greek Band, NC17 with band members Eric Bailey ’94-’98M on vocals, Mike Handshew ’95 (drums), Dan Kohansby ’92 (bass), and Eric Willhide ’92 (guitar). Reminisce with friends, join a corn-hole game, and enjoy grilled hamburgers and hot dogs, snacks and beverages. All registrants receive a 2018 Greek Reunion t-shirt and koozie. Beer and wine included.

After the afternoon reunion, take a break for dinner with friends and come back to Harley for the Saturday Night Raider Jam with DJ! The Greek Reunion memorabilia room will also be open Saturday night after SU Night from 8:00-11:00PM. Light snacks and beverages are provided. Last call at 11:30PM.

Sigma Delta 50th Founding Anniversary Mimosa Brunch
Saturday 10:30AM - 12:30PM - McFeeley's, CUB
50 years of awesome in the making! Celebrate the 50^th anniversary reunion of Sigma Delta with a special mimosa brunch just for Sigma Delta sisters. Reminisce and catch up. For questions, contact Sigma Delta sisters Wendy (McCrory) Rotz ’81-’83M at wjmr@comcast.net or (814) 880-6816 or Jen (Moul) Bowman ’96 at jenmoul@gmail.com or (443) 956-0488.

Golden Raiders Alumni Luncheon
All Golden Raiders, including the newly inducted Class of 1968, are invited to a Golden Raider Luncheon on Saturday.

TOURS
*Luhrs Performing Arts Center Tour (Friday) 
*Pubs and Grubs Tour (Friday) - Bus departs from Harley Hall and runs on a continuous loop. Bus will pick up at the Courtyard by Marriott at 7:45PM with drop-off at the Marriott by request until Midnight.
*Fashion Archives and Museum (Saturday at 1:30PM)
*Shippensburg Station Boxcar (Saturday, Noon - 4:00PM) - Stop by this 1950s refurbished boxcar located down the hill from Old Main located at the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail trailhead.

ACTIVITIES
*Finance and Estate Planning Seminar: Learn how the new tax laws impact your taxes, investments, retirement, healthcare, and estate plans. Join the SU Foundation for a free, no-obligation retirement and estate planning seminar.
*Kick-off Social, at the Courtyard by Marriott
*Pastries with Professors
*Craft and Sip with Claudia (Thomas) Garner '98 - CLOSED - at Capacity. Take  home a little slice of Ship while enjoying mimosas and learn how this year’s craft came about through Claudia’s vibrant stories of her  fa  mily history with SU. Please allow 1 hour and register in advance. 
*Ice Cream Social  
*SU Night - Join President Laurie Carter and family for all-you-can-eat crabs and fixin’s. Advanced registration is required and tickets will be mailed to you. No tickets will be sold at the gate. Dress is casual attire.
*Resurrection -  A Journey Tribute - Luhrs Performing Arts Center

View the Alumni Weekend Brochure on-line!
Friday Activities - Saturday Activities
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
On Campus Lodging is Closed.
Lodging is conveniently located on campus for $40/person/night. All beds are twin with 3-room types (2-person 1BR, 2-person 2BR, 4-person 2BR). Additional lodging adjacent to campus includes the Courtyard by Marriott, located next to the Conference Center. For a list of lodging options, visit 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.
You may still order and make payment for SU Night Dinner tickets by calling the Alumni Office at (717) 477-1218 8AM - 4PM or by stopping in the Alumni Office to make payment.

The Friday night Reunion/Awards dinner and the Saturday Golden Raider Luncheon are closed.

All other reunion activities accept same-day walk-in registrations.

Questions? Please call the Alumni Relations Office at 717-477-1218 between 8AM - 4PM Monday - Friday or e-mail alumni@ship.edu