Tuesday, September 30, 2008

SHIPPENSBURG HOMECOMING 2008

OCTOBER 24 - 26th, 2008

Humanitarian Awards Luncheon
Friday: 12 pm - Ceddia Union Building
This year's recipients are Rev. Janice Bye, United Campus Minister and Dr. David Lovett '77-'83M, assoc. vice president for student affairs and dean of students.

1st Annual SU Service Project
Friday 2pm King's Kettle, Fayette St.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
Friday: 6pm - Student Rec. Ctr.
Inductees are Richard Dyer '84, Jeffrey Fickes '91, Ellen Banick Kellar '94, Melissa Nash Mertz '95, David Miller '82, Laurie Gibble Mumma '92, Larry Rhone '61-'72M, Lisa Rice Rudisill '92, and Jeffrey Taylor '84-'88M. Honorary inductee is David Smith.

Spirit Rally
Friday 8:15pm Heiges Field House

Alumni Party @ Knute's Pub & Grill
Friday: 8 - 11pm
Let's get this party started! Bring your friends to kick off the 2008 Homecoming celebration. Hors d'oeuvres &cash bar with door prizes.

Alumni Hospitality Room
CUB Lounges Friday, 8am - 1pm
Enjoy coffee, tea, juice and pastries while visiting with other alumni.

Homecoming Parade
Saturday: 10:15am
Show your Raider spirit! Bring a chair or blanket to see some of the most school-spirit students and alumni of all time. The parade will leave the community center at 10:15am and arrive on campus around 10:45am.

Tailgate Lunch at the Red & Blue Alumni Tent
Saturday: 10am - 12:15pm., behind Seth Grove Stadium
Why hassle with bringing all your own food and drinks when you can tailgate with us? Relax and let us do the work! Tailgate lunch: hot dogs, shredded beef barbecue, fried chicken, baked beans, sauerkraut, chili, potato salad, chips, pretzels, brownies, coffee, hot cocoa, sodas, water.
Former Green Bay Packer Rob Davis '92 will be available from 11:30am -12:15pm and will sign autographs. Tickets are required.

Football Game Kick-Off vs. Bloomsburg
Saturday: 12:30pm

Alumni Party @ Wib's
Saturday: 12:30pm
Relive your college days for an afternoon football party at Wib's. Pizza and light refreshments with a cash bar. Door prizes will be handed out as the Red Raiders take on the Huskies on closed circuit TV .

President's Postgame Supper & Martin House 100th Birthday
Saturday: 3:30pm Martin House Lawn
President Bill Ruud and his wife Judy invite you to picnic at their house following the game. Menu includes boneless chicken breast,hot dogs, hamburgers,Italian sausage,chicken corn and vegetable soup,an assortment of vegetables,salads, breads,desserts,non-alcoholic beverages.

AirSupply
Saturday: 8pm Luhrs Performing Arts Center

Alumni Party @ Market Cross Pub
Saturday: 8:30 - 11:30pm
Continue the Homecoming celebration with SU alumni and friends for a postgame party with faculty and administrators. Hors d'oeuvres, refreshments and cash bar provided with door prizes throughout the evening.

University Bookstore
CUB 1st Floor Friday 7:45 am - 4:30 pm / Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Take home a few items with your special 10% discount

Starbucks Open
Lehman Library Saturday, 9am - 4pm / Friday 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m

For more information on Homecoming Weekend, please contact
University Relations at (717) 477-1218 or email: alumni@ship.edu
Homecoming 2008 Chair: Carol Henicle '66

That should cover it... all you need to know about this year's events... are you planning on attending? Let us know... hope to see you there...

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