Homecoming Weekend Schedule of Events

 

  October 16-18, 2009

WELCOME CENTER
College Union Building (CUB), First Floor Lobby
Friday ................................... 2:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday ............................... 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please stop by to say hi, check-out the message board
and sign-up for a chance to win prizes

Friday, October 16, 2009

Open until 8:00 p.m.
Musselman Library
Book Arts Exhibit

9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Legacy Admissions Day
Various Locations
A program for alumni with high-school age children re: the college search process. Find out what you can do to enhance the college search experience. RSVP required.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Special Collections Open House
Musselman Library
Featuring exhibits: Brittle Books and Broken Bindings: Saving Gettysburg's Early Treasures and Return to Wonderland : 19th and Early 20th Century Children's Literature

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Schmucker Art Gallery Open
Featured exhibits: "Edward S. Curtis: Photogravures from The North American Indian" and "Scenic Designs by Jerry Hanson, 1984-2009: A Celebration of Theater at Gettysburg College." For more information visit: www.gettysburg.edu/gallery

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Greenhouse Open House
Greenhouse, Science Center

3:00 p.m.
Field Hockey Game
Gettysburg vs. Washington College
Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium

3:30 p.m.
Psychology Symposium
Bowen Auditorium, McCreary Room 115
Guest Speaker: Amanda Gingerich Hege, Ph.D. '98

5:00 p.m.
Martin Fausold History Department Lecture
Joseph Theater, Breidenbaugh Hall
Professor Stephen Ash, University of Tennessee, will speak on "Making War on Slavery: How Nine Hundred Black Troops Carried Out the Strangest Military Expedition of the Civil War"

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Happy Hour
Norris-Wachob Alumni House

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
"Scenic Designs by Jerry Hanson, 1984-2009:
A Celebration of Theatre at Gettysburg College" Reception
Schmucker Art Gallery
To celebrate 25 years of theater at Gettysburg College, Associate Professor Jerry Hanson will exhibit a retrospective of his scenic designs. Professor Hanson has served as Resident Designer and Technical Director for the College's Theatre Arts Program since arriving on campus in 1984. Since 1968 he has designed more than 200 productions which included sets for The Gettysburg Theatre Festival, the Kline stage, the Showboat Majestic, Playhouse in the Park, Stage Right Repertory Company, and the Rag-a-Muffin Stage Company. The exhibition coincides with the twenty-fifth anniversary celebration of the Kline Theatre and the Reunion of Theatre Arts at Gettysburg College.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Women's Center Open House
Ice House Complex
Come celebrate the 21st anniversary of the Women's Center and hear about exciting new programs.

6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SAE Open House Porch Party for Alumni, Brothers and Guests
Chapter House

7:00 p.m.
PEP Rally
Stine Lake

7:00 p.m.
Men's Soccer Game
Gettysburg vs. Washington College
Clark Field

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Class of 2004 Social
Mama Ventura's

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
3rd Annual CUB Desk Alumni Reception
CUB 230
Please join us for food, refreshments and the opportunity to meet with new and former CUB Desk Staff!

8:00 p.m.
Theatre Performance
The Imaginary Invalid, a comedy by Moliere
Kline Theatre, Brua Hall
Directed by Chris Kauffman ‘92

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Bullets Band Centennial Reception
CUB Ballroom

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Stompin' in the Ballroom Swing Dance
Ballroom, CUB
Swing dance lessons begin at 9:00 p.m. Music provided by the Buzz Jones Big Band from 10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Jazz Appreciation Society, the Blue Note Theme House, and Student Senate hope to see you there!

 

Saturday, October 17, 2009

*8:00 a.m.
ZUMBA Class
Plank Gym Stage
Are you looking for a fun way to work out and burn some calories? Zumba eliminates the "work" from "working out" by combining amazing, irresistible Latin and international music with dynamic, yet simple exercise moves. Fun and music are the two special motivational ingredients for this awesome class! Space is limited to 15 people. Pre-registration required.

8:00 a.m.
Band Continental Breakfast
Schmucker Hall

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Center for Athletics Recreation and Fitness Tours
Meet in the Center Lobby.  Tours leave every half hour.

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chris Clifford '98 Memorial Run Registration
Register on Bream Wright Hauser lawn across from the soccer field.

Cancelled
10:00 a.m.
Alumni Baseball Game
Kirchhoff Field
For more information or to register Contact Head Baseball Coach John Campo 717-337-6413 or jcampo@gettysburg.edu.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Theatre Arts Panel Discussion: Making Your Way in the Arts
Stevens Theatre, Brua Hall
Featuring alumni who have careers in the arts

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Special Collections Open House
Musselman Library
Featuring exhibits: Brittle Books and Broken Bindings: Saving Gettysburg's Early Treasures and Return to Wonderland : 19th and Early 20th Century Children's Literature

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Schmucker Art Gallery Open
Featured exhibits: "Edward S. Curtis: Photogravures from The North American Indian" and "Scenic Designs by Jerry Hanson, 1984-2009: A Celebration of Theater at Gettysburg College." For more information visit: www.gettysburg.edu/gallery

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Musselman Library Open
Book Arts Exhibit

11:00 a.m.
Gettysburg Invitational
Men's and Women's Cross Country
West side of Bream-Wright-Hauser

11:10 a.m.
Chris Clifford '98 Memorial Fun Run
Starts from Bream Wright Hauser Lawn
Donations welcome.  Proceeds benefit the Chris Clifford '98 Memorial Scholarship Fund.

11:00 a.m. - noon
Black Alumni Panel Session
A Reflective Journey: Refresh, Renew, Recommit to the vision for diversity at Gettysburg College.
Science Center, Room 300

11:00 a.m. - noon
Biology, Chemistry and BMB Reception
Science Center Lobby

11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
ALL CAMPUS TENT FESTIVAL
Memorial Field Tent

Noon
Heritage Society/1832 Society Luncheon
(Classes of 1959 and prior and 1832 Society members are welcome)
Specialty Dining, Dining Center

Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Phi Kappa Psi Open House
Chapter House

Noon
Phi Kappa Psi Luncheon
Chapter House

1:00 p.m.
FOOTBALL GAME
Gettysburg vs. Juniata
Musselman Stadium
Half-time festivities include Presentation of the Hall of Athletic Honor Inductees and the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Bullets Marching Band.

1:00 p.m.
Volleyball
Gettysburg vs. Washington College
Bream Gymnasium

1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Theatre Arts Reunion: Scene Stealers
Kline Theatre, Brua Hall
Come see O&N alumni recreate some of their favorite scenes, including George Muschamp '66 as Clarence Darrow

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Swimmers Reunion Open Swim/Last Swim
Pool, CUB
Final opportunity for alums (and their families) to take a swim in the CUB pool!

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sigma Sigma Sigma Reception
Lawn of the Women's Center
RSVP by Thursday, October 1st to Kaitlyn Lyons (Lyonka02@gettysburg.edu)

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Swimmers Reunion "Deck Party" & Pool Closing Ceremony
Pool, CUB
Enjoy your favorite beverages (in plastic cups, of course) around the pool, to which we'll officially say goodbye

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Class of 2004 Reunion Party
The Junction

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Eisenhower Institute Open House
157 North Washington Street
Honoring the legacy of Dwight D. Eisenhower, The Eisenhower Institute is a distinguished center for leadership and public policy that prepares the successor generations to perfect the promise of the nation. A distinctive program of Gettysburg College with offices in both Washington, DC and on the Gettysburg campus, the Institute combines top-level dialogue among policy-makers with a premier learning experience for undergraduates.

3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
APO Alumni Reception
Glatfelter Lodge

4:00 p.m.
Class of 2004 Class Photo
Memorial Field Tent
$15/photo, orders taken on site.

4:00 p.m.
SAE Post Game Porch Party and BBQ for Alumni, Brothers & Guests
Chapter House

4:00 p.m.
Gay and Lesbian Alumni Reception
Norris-Wachob Alumni House

4:00 p.m.
Phi Kappa Psi Alumni Meeting
Miller Hall

4:00 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 5:00 p.m.
Guided Campus Tours
Depart from CUB Lobby

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Catholic Campus Ministry Open House
Christ Chapel

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
ATO Reception
Chapter House, 104 West Water Street
Please contact George Marguglio at 717-339-5125 with questions.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sigma Chi House Rededication & Reception
Chapter House

*4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Swimmers Reunion Reception & Buffet Dinner
TheDive, The Center
Continue visiting with fellow swimmers over an informal meal, and enjoy a DVD slide show of swimmers/teams throughout the years.

5:00 p.m.
Phi Kappa Psi Cocktail Reception
Chapter House

5:30 p.m.
Hall of Athletic Honor Reception & Banquet
CUB Ballroom
(tickets required)
For more information please contact Sue Moyer at 717-337-6398 or smoyer@gettysburg.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Catholic Mass
Christ Chapel

*5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Band Celebration Dinner
Specialty Dining, Dining Center

*5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Theatre Arts Reunion Cocktail Hour & Dinner
Inn 1863 (formerly Battlefield Holiday Inn), 516 Baltimore Street

*6:00 p.m.
Fourth Annual NAACP Alumni Banquet
Dining Hall

7:00 p.m.
Women's Soccer Game
Gettysburg vs. Washington College
Clark Field

8:00 p.m.
College Community Orchestra Concert
The Majestic

8:00 p.m.
Theatre Performance
The Imaginary Invalid, a comedy by Moliere
Kline Theatre, Brua Hall
Directed by Chris Kauffman ‘92

8:00 p.m. - midnight
BOLD Kick-Off Event
The Attic
Drinks and snacks provided.

 

Sunday, October 18, 2009

10:00 a.m.
Musselman Library Open

10:05 a.m. - 10:40 a.m.
Discussion "Contemporary Society and Religious Perspectives"
Christ Chapel - Sanctuary
Featuring John H .Thomas '72, current General Minister and former President of the United Church of Christ, with offices in Cleveland, OH.

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Swimmers Reunion Continental Breakfast
Home of Coach Rawleigh, 53 E. Broadway
Join Coach Rawleigh and family for a cup of coffee and bite to eat before hitting the road

11:00 a.m.
Worship Service
Christ Chapel
Guest Preacher: John H. Thomas '72

2:00 p.m.
Theatre Performance
The Imaginary Invalid, a comedy by Moliere
Kline Theatre, Brua Hall
Directed by Chris Kauffman ‘92

For more information, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 717-337-6518 or alumni@gettysburg.edu.