Gettysburg College

Schedule

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Schedule is subject to change. Please check back regularly for new information.

Events with asterisks (*) require registration.

Friday, October 16

Time	Event
Library 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Collections and College Archives 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives Musselman Library Enjoy a variety of exhibits on display. Drop-in Tours of Renovated Collections Storage and Conservation Spaces Special Collections and College Archives, Musselman Library, 4th Floor Join us for casual walkthroughs of our newly renovated spaces.
8:30 a.m.	6th Annual Gettysburg Football Alumni Golf Outing Links at Gettysburg, Gettysburg, PA Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. Please register here.
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions Schmucker Art Gallery More information about the Gallery.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Beyond the Battlefield Museum Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road All alumni are invited to tour the museum at a discounted price all weekend. Please show your reunion weekend nametag to receive the special $7.50 rate at the door. No need to reserve tickets in advance.
1:00–8:00 p.m.	Registration & Welcome Center Lobby, College Union Building
1:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.	Gettysburg Railway 106 North Washington Street Take a ride into history. All alumni and guests receive 10% off the Gettysburg Excursion train ride on October 16-18, while supplies last. Important booking Information: - Discount code (GETSHOCO26) is for train tickets only, can not be used in gift shop or at concessions - Discount is only available to be used on October 16, 17 and 18 for any of our available times that day. - Guest can call the station at (717) 573-7888 to book tickets and provide the code. - Guest can book on our direct website- www.gettysburgrailway.com (can not use on any of our affiliate websites). - Book in advance to assure a spot on the train – tourist season is upon us; we will be getting very busy! Boarding information: Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding stops 5 minutes prior to departure time.
3:00–4:00 p.m.	We can do good for our country right where we are: Gettysburg College During the World Wars Meet in the College Union Building Lobby to start the tour. What is it like to go to school during a world war? What if that school is located right next to America’s most famous battlefield in Gettysburg, PA? On this immersive 45-minute campus tour, you can travel back in time to the 1910s and the 1940s to learn about what it was like to live through the First and the Second World Wars as a student at Gettysburg College. Meet actors portraying two students who lived through these eras. Join the marching band and hear some of the tunes of the time played live. Learn about what it was like to continue classes in the midst of enormous global events, to have friends leave to fight, and perhaps even die, overseas. Hold on to your hats, step into your personal time machines (or borrow ours!), and learn about the world wars at Gettysburg College! This tour is led by current students Ava Prickman ’28, Julia Ciccone ’28, and Emily Frisbie ’29.
3:00–4:30 p.m.	Welcome Back to the Eisenhower Institute Eisenhower Institute Open house to reconnect and reminisce with the Eisenhower Institute.
4:00 p.m.	Math Alumni Homecoming Speaker Room 204, Glatfelter Hall
5:00–8:00 p.m.	Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Homecoming Reception Science Center Patio (Rain location: Science Center Lobby) Get-together for Chemistry faculty, students and alumni as well as BMB students and alumni. Pot luck dinner provided by faculty.
6:00 p.m.	*Hall of Athletic Honor (Pre-registration required) Ballroom, College Union Building
7:00–9:00 p.m.	Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Awards Banquet All undergraduate and alumni members of Gettysburg College’s fraternity and sorority community are invited to the Office of Campus Life’s Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Awards Banquet! Refreshments and hors devours will be provided throughout the event with the formal Awards program taking place at 7:30 PM. No registration is necessary!
7:00–9:00 p.m.	*Class of 2016 and 2021 Mixer The Upper Crust, 19 York Street

Saturday, October 17

Time	Event
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	Registration & Welcome Center Lobby, College Union Building
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.	What Does it Mean to be a Gettysburgian?: First- Year Traditions at Gettysburg College Meet in the College Union Building Lobby at the information desk to begin the tour. This tour of campus will follow in the footsteps of current and past generations of Gettysburg College students to trace the history of First-Year (Freshman) traditions. Learn about long-standing traditions such as Convocation, recently discontinued traditions such as the Twilight Hour, and many more in between. Each of these traditions, among others, will be discussed at a unique location. Please join us for this engaging tour led by current students, Jeremy Metz ’28, Jenna Rhoads ’28, Devon Szczepkowicz ’26.
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	*Women's and Men's Basketball Alumni Breakfast The DIVE, Jaeger Center
9:30 a.m.–11:00 a.m.	Gettysburg College American Cancer Society Pancake Breakfast The Junction, College Union Building Please join the Gettysburg College American Cancer Society club for a free pancake breakfast as our way of thanking the generous alumni who donate and support our cause of ending cancer as we know it! For more information, please contact Erin Duffy (duffer01@gettysburg.edu) and Samantha Lepre (leprsa01@gettysburg.edu).
10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m.	Gettysburg Railway 106 North Washington Street Take a ride into history. All alumni and guests receive 10% off the Gettysburg Excursion train ride on October 16-18, while supplies last. Important booking Information: - Discount code (GETSHOCO26) is for train tickets only, can not be used in gift shop or at concessions - Discount is only available to be used on October 16, 17 and 18 for any of our available times that day. - Guest can call the station at (717) 573-7888 to book tickets and provide the code. - Guest can book on our direct website- www.gettysburgrailway.com (can not use on any of our affiliate websites). - Book in advance to assure a spot on the train – tourist season is upon us; we will be getting very busy! Boarding information: Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding stops 5 minutes prior to departure time.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Beyond the Battlefield Museum Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road All alumni are invited to tour the museum at a discounted price all weekend. Please show your reunion weekend nametag to receive the special $7.50 rate at the door. No need to reserve tickets in advance.
Library 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Collections and College Archives 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives Musselman Library Enjoy a variety of exhibits on display. Drop-in Tours of Renovated Collections Storage and Conservation Spaces Special Collections and College Archives, Musselman Library, 4th Floor Join us for casual walkthroughs of our newly renovated spaces.
10:00 a.m.	Cross Country Abrey Shenk Invitational Cross Country Course
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions Schmucker Art Gallery More information about the Gallery.
10:30 a.m.	Reunion Class Photos North Steps of Pennsylvania Hall Class of 2021 at 10:30 a.m. Class of 2016 at 10:45 a.m.
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.	*Class of 1961 Lunch and Social Glatfelter Lodge
11:00 a.m.	Homecoming Tailgate Musselman Stadium Lot Join us for a traditional Homecoming tailgate! Reservations are only needed if you would like a parking space for tailgating. You can reserve your parking space here. You are welcome to bring food, beverages, grills, and anything else to make your tailgate experience GREAT! Enjoy food trucks onsite (pay-as-you-go) and a free beer garden.
11:30 a.m.	*Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game Clark Field Contact Coach Hibbard, chibbard@gettysburg.edu to RSVP.
1:00 p.m.	Football vs. Carnegie Mellon Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium
1:00 p.m.	VIP End Zone Reception (By invitation) Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium This invitation-only reception, during the football game, honors members of the Cupola Society, Benefactors Circle, and Visionary Gettysburgians. Enjoy sideline views, festive fare, and great company as we celebrate your leadership and commitment to Gettysburg College while cheering on the Bullets together.
3:00–5:00 p.m.	*Center for Public Service 35th Anniversary Reception Atrium Dining
3:00–7:00 p.m.	TKE Open House Old Chapter House, 223 Carlisle Street Everyone is welcome to join TKE alumni at the old TKE Chapter house for a celebration of 100 years on the campus of Gettysburg College! We will be providing food and drinks as well as an opportunity to tour the house and property. This will be a rain or shine event.
4:00–6:00 p.m.	*Beer Garden Social hosted by Class of 2016, 2021 and BOLD (Burgians of the Last Decade) Plank Beer Garden Enjoy fall food and drinks. Open to all. Host Provider Event.
6:00 p.m.	Field Hockey vs. Muhlenberg Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium

Sunday, October 18

Time	Event

10:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m.	Gettysburg Railway 106 North Washington Street Take a ride into history. All alumni and guests receive 10% off the Gettysburg Excursion train ride on October 16-18, while supplies last. Important booking Information: - Discount code (GETSHOCO26) is for train tickets only, can not be used in gift shop or at concessions - Discount is only available to be used on October 16, 17 and 18 for any of our available times that day. - Guest can call the station at (717) 573-7888 to book tickets and provide the code. - Guest can book on our direct website- www.gettysburgrailway.com (can not use on any of our affiliate websites). - Book in advance to assure a spot on the train – tourist season is upon us; we will be getting very busy! Boarding information: Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to departure time. Boarding stops 5 minutes prior to departure time.
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Beyond the Battlefield Museum Adams County Historical Society, 625 Biglerville Road All alumni are invited to tour the museum at a discounted price all weekend. Please show your reunion weekend nametag to receive the special $7.50 rate at the door. No need to reserve tickets in advance.
12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.	Musselman Library Open Musselman Library