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Homecoming Schedule of Events

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Friday, September 20

Time	Event
Library 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Collections 1:00–5:00 p.m.	Exhibits in Musselman Library and Special Collections & College Archives Musselman Library Enjoy a variety of exhibits on display. Special Collections and College Archives Exhibits Special Collections Reading Room (4th floor) Exhibits include the student-curated Rare and Quiet: the Past Lives of Books and Many a Misdemeanor: Gettysburg College Pranks and Hijinks. Contact: Amy Lucadamo (alucadam@gettysburg.edu) Carolyn Sautter (csautter@gettysburg.edu) For a list of all exhibits, please visit the library’s Exhibits webpage.
8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.	Library Book Sale Main Floor, Musselman Library Drop by the library and peruse a selection of gently used books for purchase.
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.	Open House in Ike's Lounge Eisenhower Institute, 157 N. Washington Street As you walk by the Eisenhower Institute, make sure to visit the newly renovated Ike's Lounge, and browse the event memorabilia on Mamie's Porch. Can you find yourself in a photo? Did you facilitate one of the events? Some items are available for you to take home, so please ask if you find a treasured part of your Gettysburg experience!
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions Schmucker Art Gallery Two exhibitions will be on display: "A Portrait of the Artist, 1525-1825, Prints from the Collection of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation," and "Violet Oakley." More information about the Gallery.
1:00–8:00 p.m.	Registration & Welcome Center Lobby, College Union Building
3:00 p.m.	Sociology Department Event Glatfelter Lodge
3:00–5:00 p.m.	Celebration of Life in Memory of Professor Peter Carmichael Majestic Theater Reflections from former/current students will be in an important part of this event, and we encourage those interested in offering brief remarks to email civilwar@gettysburg.edu by September 9 to indicate your desire to speak. In addition, current students and alumni, as well as faculty, staff, and college friends with stories and reflections to share are encouraged to submit a short video for inclusion.
4:00–5:00 p.m.	Garthwait Leadership (GLC) Open House GLC Office, College Union Building, Room 202 Join the GLC for a meet and greet with fellow alums and current students.
4:10–6:00 p.m.	2024 Bullets Marching Band Rehearsal Memorial Field Alumni and friends are invited to observe all or part of the rehearsal.
5:00–8:00 p.m.	Chemistry Department Gathering Science Center Patio Join us for a potluck gathering for Chemistry faculty, students and alumni as well as BMB students and alumni.
5:30 p.m.	Hall of Athletic Honor Reception, Inductions and Dinner (By invitation) Ballroom, College Union Building
5:30–7:00 p.m.	*Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Reunion Reception Kline Theater Join us for cocktails and conversations! The catacombs and shop will be open.
6:00–9:00 p.m.	Fraternity & Sorority Alumni Reception The Attic Alumni and active members of Gettysburg College’s fraternities and sororities are invited to join each other and the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life at this drop-by reception. Hors d’oeuvres, non-alcoholic beverages, and alcoholic beverages will be provided.
6:30 p.m.	*Class of 2019 Pub Tour 6:30 p.m. - Mason Dixon Distillery 8:00 p.m. - The Upper Crust 9:30 p.m. - The Pub 10:00 p.m. - Blue and Gray 11:00 p.m. - Mamma Ventura's Pay as you go.
7:00–8:30 p.m.	*Alumni Band Rehearsal for the 115th Anniversary of Marching Band Paul Recital Hall Join Dr. Steven Marx, Dr. Russell McCutcheon, and special guest Dr. Buzz Jones for special remarks and a rehearsal of music for our performance and stands tunes we’ll play throughout the game.
7:00–9:00 p.m.	*Class of 2014 Social The Upper Crust, 19 York Street Casual meet up with classmates. Pay as you go.
8:30–10:00 p.m.	*Band Alumni and Friends Reception Paul Recital Hall Lobby In celebration of the 115th Anniversary of Marching Band, please join for a reception.

Saturday, September 21

Time	Event
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Registration & Welcome Center Lobby, College Union Building
9:00–10:30 a.m.	Alumni Band Rehearsal Memorial Field Alumni rehearsal with the 2024 Bullets Marching Band.
9:00–11:00 a.m.	Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary "Open House" Kline Theater Visit the shop.
9:30 a.m.	Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game Clark Field
Library 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Special Collections 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. Special Collections and College Archives Exhibits Special Collections Reading Room (4th floor) Exhibits include the student-curated Rare and Quiet: the Past Lives of Books and Many a Misdemeanor: Gettysburg College Pranks and Hijinks. Contact: Amy Lucadamo (alucadam@gettysburg.edu) Carolyn Sautter (csautter@gettysburg.edu) For a list of all exhibits, please visit the library’s Exhibits webpage.
10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.	Library Book Sale Main Floor, Musselman Library Drop by the library and peruse a selection of gently used books for purchase.
10:00–11:00 a.m.	*Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council Meeting (GACC) McCreary Hall, Room 202 All are welcome, but we ask that you please register on the official registration in August.
Cancelled 10:00–11:00 a.m.	Women's Alumni Basketball Game Bream Gym
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Alumni Baseball Game Kirchoff Field
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.	Schmucker Art Gallery Exhibitions Schmucker Art Gallery Two exhibitions will be on display: "A Portrait of the Artist, 1525-1825, Prints from the Collection of the Sarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation," and "Violet Oakley." More information about the Gallery.
Cancelled 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Men's Alumni Basketball Game Bream Gym
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Panel Discussion Kline Theater
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	*Class of 1961 Lunch and Social Glatfelter Lodge
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.	*Myra T. Herron Brunch Atrium Dining Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Engagement and Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council (GACC). Join us for great food and good friends.
11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.	*Homecoming Tailgate Lunch North Lawn, Pennsylvania Hall (Rain Location: The Grille on Lincoln, Dining Facilities) All classes welcome! Reserved seating for Class of 2024, Class of 2019, Women's Alumni Lacrosse and Men's/Women's Basketball Alumni.
11:15 a.m.	Class of 2019 Photo North Steps, Pennsylvania Hall
11:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.	Bullets Marching Band 115th Anniversary Celebration Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium Kickoff may be at 1:00 p.m., but the festivities begin at 11:45 a.m. with the warm-up and the march through campus! Then enjoy Pregame 2024 at 12:45 p.m., full of Gettysburg College’s traditional school music and favorite formations.
12:00 p.m.	Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity House Corporation Meeting Chapter House
12:00–4:00 p.m.	BOLD Donor Event (By Invitation) Innovation and Creativity Lab, West Building and West Building Patio Stop by the Innovation and Creativity Lab to make your exclusive Gettysburg College item. There will be light appetizers on the West Patio. Thank you to all of our FY 2024 BOLD Donors. Gifts may also be made through September 15 in FY 2025 for event eligibility.
1:00 p.m.	Football vs. Christopher Newport Shirk Field, Musselman Stadium
2:00–3:00 p.m.	Center for Public Service (CPS) Alumni Reception Painted Turtle Farm All Program Coordinators, Immersion Project Participants, Summer Fellows, volunteers, and others connected to the Center for Public Service are invited to an informal reception at the Painted Turtle Farm for drinks and food to reconnect and learn about what is happening at CPS. Please RSVP by filling out this short registration form.
2:00–4:00 p.m.	Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni BBQ Chapter House
2:00–4:00 p.m.	Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Alumni BBQ Chapter House
2:00–4:00 p.m.	*Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Open Mic Kline Theater Selections from musical theatre, plays and comedy by O&N alumni.
3:00–4:30 p.m.	*Class of 2014 Mixer with Yard Games and Class Photo Norris-Wachob House Lawn Class photo will be taken at 3:30 p.m. on the porch.

4:00 p.m.	Men's Soccer vs. Swarthmore Clark Field
4:00–5:30 p.m.	*Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Open House Majestic Theater
4:00–6:00 p.m.	Porch Party hosted by BOLD (Burgians of the Last Decade) The Attic, West Building Enjoy fall food and drinks. Host Provider Event.
5:00–6:30 p.m.	Student Senate Alumni Reunion Glatfelter Lodge Were you a member of the Student Senate during your time on campus? If so, then this is the event for you! Stop by to meet up with current and former members of the Senate. Throughout this event, you can reminisce about your favorite Student Senate memories and learn about present and future Senate initiatives, while enjoying beverages and snacks.
5:30 p.m.	Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Photo Kline Theater Steps
Cancelled 5:30 p.m.	*Men's and Women's Basketball Alumni Dinner Room 260, College Union Building
6:00–8:00 p.m.	*Gettysburg Alumni of Color Council Karaoke and Game Night Office of Multicultural Engagement (OME) Basement
6:00–8:00 p.m.	*Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Dinner Atrium Dining
7:00 p.m.	Women's Soccer vs. Swarthmore Clark Field
8:00–10:00 p.m.	*Class of 2019 Midnight Madness and Karaoke Chamberlin Room, Admissions Building
10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m.	All-Campus Party The Attic, West Building (Host Provider)

Sunday, September 22

Time	Event
9:00–11:00 a.m.	*Owl and Nightingale Players 110th Anniversary Breakfast Norris-Wachob Alumni House Please join us for coffee and bagels as we wrap up the weekend.
12:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.	Library Book Sale Main Floor, Musselman Library Drop by the library and peruse a selection of gently used books for purchase.
12:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.	Musselman Library Open Musselman Library