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Family Weekend – SUAA TABLES CANCELED!
September 23
10 a.m. – Noon
DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, THE SUAA GIVEAWAY AND INFO TABLES WILL NOT BE PRESENT OUTSIDE OF THE STADIUM ENTRANCES. THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
SEE YOU ALL AT HOMECOMING!
Check out other great weekend events and opportunities in Shepherdstown!
2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Breakfast
Saturday, September 30
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.*
Storer Ballroom, Student Center 3rd Floor
Join us as we celebrate the rich history of Shepherd Athletics and induct three new members to the Shepherd University Athletic Hall of Fame. The Induction Class of 2023 includes Nathan Minnich, Baseball, Josh Kline, Football Coach, Jamie Ritchie, Men’s Soccer, and Ricky Schmitt, Football. Phil Porterfield will also be recognized for his sport of Shepherd Athletics and specifically Shepherd Volleyball with the Medallion Award.
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*Please note the change in timing for this year’s event as the banquet/ceremony has been moved to a Saturday morning breakfast preceding the game.*
HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2023
A full list of all activities across campus, along with a photo gallery and social media hashtags to use HERE!
Thursday, October 19
Outstanding Alum of the Year & Finest Under 40 Award Reception
6-8 p.m.
Storer Ballroom
Honoring Outstanding Alumna Berniece Collis ’77, and this year’s class of Finest Under 40 William Kramer ’05, Ben Deuell ’08, Ashley Batten ’11, and Chelsea Zbikowski ’15. This event is by invitation. Please visit the link listed on your invitation. For questions, please call Katie Swayne at 304-876-5524 or email kswayne@shepherd.edu.
Friday, October 20
32nd Annual Alumni Golf Tournament
The Club at Cress Creek – 100 Cress Creek Dr. Shepherdstown
Check-in & Breakfast begin 7 a.m.
Tee Time 9 a.m.
Join SUAA for a fun-filled day of golf and prizes. Registration fee includes a light breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a power pack for each individual player on the team. Register individually or as a foursome. Collared shirts and soft spike shoes are required. No jeans or cut-offs permitted. The blue flight will be standard teams, the gold flight will consist of players ages 65+. All proceeds go toward SUAA programs and events throughout the year. The registration deadline is Monday, October 9. More detailed information can be found by clicking the registration button.
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Founder’s Day Celebration
3 p.m.
The parade will start at McMurran Hall and end at Potomac Place for a short spoken program and reception. This event is open to the whole Shepherd community – faculty, staff, students, and alumni!
Annual Reunion Dinner for Business Programs
5-7 p.m.
Storer Ballroom
Alumni from Shepherd University’s business programs, including business administration, accounting, economics, finance, and MBA are invited to return for a Homecoming welcome dinner to include beer, wine, and a buffet dinner. $40 per person. This includes your dinner ticket and the sponsorship of student to attend.
Pre-registration is required by Wednesday, October 13.
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SUAC Homecoming Party
6:30 p.m.
Jefferson Security Bank Pavilion
Join SUAC to celebrate this homecoming weekend! Visit the SUAC upcoming events page for more details.
Saturday, October 21
Alumni Breakfast on McMurran Lawn
9 a.m.
McMurran Hall Lawn
Join the Alumni Association for a continental breakfast and grab the best seat around for the homecoming parade! Breakfast is complimentary and is open to the whole Shepherd community – faculty, staff, students, and alumni!
Homecoming Parade
10 a.m.
Watch as student organizations, President Mary J.C. Hendrix, our 2023 Outstanding Alum, and other honorees, university, and community groups parade down German Street!
Game vs. West Chester
Noon
Ram Stadium
SUAA sustaining members please note: only ONE(1) complimentary ticket per membership. These can be picked up at the Office of Alumni Affairs in McMurran Hall starting Monday, October 16 through Thursday, October 19, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., or at the tent during the Alumni Breakfast on the morning of Saturday, October 21.
Alumni Association Post-Game Party
directly following the game until 7 p.m.
Great American Brewing Co., Sharpsburg, MD
Join us just across the river (near Ferry Hill) to celebrate after the game! Mingle with fellow alums and Shepherd supporters, and enjoy LIVE music by alumnus Jesse Shutlzaberger’s ’99 band, Benton, McKay, and Shultzaberger, and outdoor games too!
Alcohol will be present. Must be 21 to consume alcohol. IDs will be checked and wristbands given to those who wish to consume alcohol.
There’s so much more to do!
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CLICK HERE to see a full schedule of all University events, including lecture series, art exhibitions, music performances, and more!