Schedule
Friday, September 26, 2008
| 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. | James R. McKeever Golf Outing - Lawrence Park Golf Course The 14th Annual Alumni Golf Outing to benefit the McKeever Scholarship Fund includes light lunch at 11:30 a.m., scramble tee-off at 12:30 p.m. and an evening banquet. For details, contact Steve Zinram at (814) 824-3023 or szinram@mercyhurst.edu. |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Register in lobby of D'Angelo Performing Arts Center |
| 6 p.m. | Reunion Groups Gather - Mercy Heritage Room If you're marking a special reunion year (other than the 50th), stop in to find out who else from your class has "come home." Enjoy light refreshments, connect with your classmates and get ready to join your activity of choice as the evening unfolds. |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1958 Get-Together - Cummings Art Gallery |
| 6:30 p.m. | Bonfire - Grotto Show your Laker pride as we gear up for Saturday's football game. Head Coach Marty Schaetzle and the team will be on hand, along with the entire Homecoming Court. |
| 7 - 11 p.m. | 'Friday Night Lights' - North of Tullio Field All alumni, especially former Ambassadors and those celebrating class reunions, mingle under a huge tent in the parking area north of the football field. Beer, wine, soda, sandwiches and snacks will be served. |
| 9 - 11 p.m. | Bingo Night - Mercyhurst Recreation Center Alumni are welcome to attend this event sponsored by the Student Activities Council. Family-style fun, with fierce competition and exciting prizes. (There's no charge for Bingo Night, but you must register in advance.) |
Saturday, September 27, 2008
| 9 a.m. - noon | Register in PAC lobby |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Continental Breakfast - Cummings Gallery and PAC lobby. Your chance to chat with President Tom Gamble and faculty members. Campus tours with Mercyhurst Ambassadors departing from PAC lobby. |
| 10 a.m. | Academic Affinity Reunions Intelligence Studies majors - 3928 Wayne St. Political Science majors - place TBA |
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Tailgate Party - North of Tullio Field Enjoy a picnic buffet and beverages under the tent. |
| 1 p.m. | Homecoming Football Game - Tullio Field Cheer on the Lakers as they face Slippery Rock. Tickets are required to attend all games in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC); you wil receive complimentary tickets if you register in advance for Homecoming. |
| 3 - 7 p.m. | Hurstfest - Garvey Park The Student Activities Council launches a new tradition with its first Hurstfest, including inflatables, bands, carnival games, eating competitions and fall fair food. This event is free to parents, students and alumni (especially those with children). |
| 6 p.m. | President's cocktail reception - Old Main, first floor Open bar with light hors d'oeuvres. |
| 7 p.m | Dinner and Alumni Awards Ceremony - Mercy Heritage Room |
| 7 - 11 p.m. | Casual Alumni Gathering - Egan Dining Hall Less formal, this event will feature an Italian buffet as well as wine, beer and soda. |
| 7 p.m. | Music and Dance Performance - Walker Recital Hall Enjoy a free presentation by the Mercyhurst Dancers and students of the D'Angelo Department of Music. |
Sunday, September 28, 2008
| 10 a.m. | Mass - Christ the King Chapel |
| 11 a.m. | Brunch - Mercy Heritage Room |
More . . .
As an alternate to the tailgate party, enjoy lunch while overlooking the campus in the Laker Inn on the lower level of the Carolyn Herrmann Student Union.
Browse the Mercyhurst Bookstore on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
For a cup of Starbucks coffee, sandwiches and pastries, visit the coffee bar in the Bookstore.