Look for Shippensburg University alumni in your area on the following dates. Please check the website for additional information at www.ship.edu/alumni. To register for regional alumni events, please e-mail alumni@ship.edu, call 717-477-1218, or write Richard D. Rife Alumni House, 1871 Old Main Dr., Shippensburg, PA 17257.

California

August 9 Richard Nixon Library Tour and Reception with President Ruud
Join President Bill Ruud for a 10 am tour followed by an alumni and friends reception at noon Cost: $21.

Florida

November 1 – 4 Events in Tampa, Naples, and more
Contact University Relations for details.

Harrisburg/Hershey/Lancaster/York

September 11 Alumni Social at The Firehouse, Harrisburg
Host: Carrie Schneeman Wise ‘95
Enjoy great conversations and delicious hors d’oeuvres created by the Firehouse chef in the private 3rd floor social room. Cash bar. $10 cover.
October 2 Celebrity Bartender Night at Cantone’s, Harrisburg
Proprietor: Nick Cantone
Hosts: Nick Sr. (proprietor) and Nick Jr. ‘02
Celebrity Bartender: College of Business Dean Steve Holoviak
Come out for a fun social evening and support SU while enjoying some of Cantone’s delectable Italian dishes. Hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. $10 cover.
November 29 Dickens Christmas at Mt. Hope Estate
Host: Stephanie Jacobs Ponnett ‘93
With the help of characters from Charles Dickens timeless novels, we’ll partake in a fun and entertaining celebration. Adults $18; Children $8.

Shippensburg/Chambersburg

October 24 – 25 Homecoming Weekend 2008
Watch for details!
August 29 SHIPPENSburger at Fuddruckers, Chambersburg
Come see and taste the SHIPPENSburger at its unveiling. Participate in the SHIPPENSburger eating contest and the live radio broadcast. President Ruud will sample the first burger. Fuddruckers will release event details closer to the date.
September 5 Alumni Social at Market Cross Pub, Shippensburg
Hosts: Bill Naugle ’81, Randy Taylor ’89, Steve Wise ‘97
Catch up with friends, while sampling some tasty hors d’oeuvres. Don’t forget about their great selection of specialty beers. Cash bar. $10 cover.

Greater Washington D.C.

August 22 Jazz on the Potomac Concert Series
Unwind to the sounds of smooth Jazz with musical artist Tyris while overlooking the Potomac River. A full selection of favorite summer foods prepared by the Lansdowne Resort culinary team available for purchase. Concert series is from 6 pm – 10:30 pm.
No charge for the series.
September 21 Nationals vs. San Diego Baseball Game
Catch a game at the NEW Nationals Stadium (not a bad seat in the place) with fellow SHIP alumni!  Game time: 1:35 pm. Tickets $18.50.
November 8 Newseum (The World’s Most Interactive Museum)
Tour: 11 am. The Newseum offers an experience that blends five centuries of news history with up-to-the-second technology and hands-on exhibits (http://www.newseum.org/). Tickets $17/adults, $15.50/seniors, $11/youth ages 7-12.

Red Raider Tailgating

August 30 – November 8

Join fellow alumni at all Red Raider football games.
Home games: August 30, September 6, 27, October 4, 25 (Homecoming), and November 1.
Away games: September 13 (Lock Haven), 20 (East Stroudsburg), October 11 (Kutztown), 18 (West Chester), and November 8 (tba).

2008-09 Travel Programs

For travel information visit: http://alumnivacations.com/schools_organizations/shippensburg.html