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.

Harrisburg/Hershey/Lancaster/York

May 3

Brews & Chews at Iron Hill Brewery
Host: Tracy McCurdy ’86
Quench your thirst while learning from the Iron Hill brewmaster. The evening begins at 4 pm with a tour followed by a selection of five brew samples chosen and presented by the brewmaster. Light hors d’oeuvres. Allow two hours. Cost is $15/person, 4-6 pm

June 28

York Revolution Baseball & SU Picnic Buffet—Fireworks Night!
Host: Wendy Staley ’97
Join us in the new York Revolution Stadium for baseball, food, and fun. Picnic buffet in the Bud Light Picnic Pavilion begins at 6 pm and includes pulled BBQ chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, potato salad. All children 12 and under receive a wristband for the play area. We’ll watch the game from the pavilion and stay for fireworks. Game time: 7:07 pm. Tickets: $30/ages 6 and up; $10/age 5 and under.

September 11

Alumni Social at The Firehouse
Host: Carrie Schneeman Wise ‘95
Grab a table or a seat at the bar in the private 3rd floor social room and enjoy great conversation with friends with delicious hors d’oeuvres created by The Firehouse chef. Everyone qualifies for prize drawings for SU memorabilia. Cash bar. $10 cover charge.

October 2

Alumni Social & Celebrity Bartender Night at Cantone’s, Harrisburg
Proprietor: Nick Cantone
Hosts: Nick Sr. and Nick Jr. ’02
Join us at Cantone’s for Celebrity Bartender Night. SU College of Business Dean Steve Holoviak will be guest bartender. Come for a fun evening and support Shippensburg while enjoying some of Cantone’s delicious Italian dishes. Hors d’oeuvres and door prizes throughout the night. Cash bar. $10 cover charge.

November 29

Dickens Christmas at Mt. Hope Estate
Host: Stephanie Jacobs Ponnett ’93
Join fellow alumni & friends and get in the holiday spirit. With the help of characters from Charles Dickens timeless novels, we’ll have a fun and entertaining celebration. Arrive early to sample a variety of Mt. Hope’s wines including their piping hot Holiday Wine at the Wine Shop. Adults $18; children $8.

Shippensburg/Waynesboro/Gettysburg

May 1

63rd College Club Dinner
This annual dinner and auction held by the College Club raises funds for scholarships for area students to attend SU. Held at Memorial Lutheran Church, 34 East Orange Street, Shippensburg. Dinner is $10/person; club membership available for $10.

May 4

Spot of Tea for You and Me
On May 17, 1914, President Wilson signed the resolution designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Join us from 2-4 pm in the CUB lounges for this tea for special mothers, daughters, granddaughters and special friends. $10/person.

June 6, 7, and 8

Alumni Weekend 2008
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October 24 and 25

Homecoming Weekend 2008
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Philadelphia

May 22

Tippler’s Tour—SU Alumni Style
Cheers to the “spirits” of ’76! Join us for a tour of four watering holes as our Colonial guide shares tales of the taverns of old. Departing from the Independence Living History Center, we’ll visit Society Hill Hotel, Triumph Brewing Co., Bookbinders, and City Tavern. One drink and appetizers provided at each tavern. This is a walking tour; please allow 2 hours. Start time is 5:30 pm. Must be 21 or older, $27/person.

Greater Washington D.C.

April 26

Hands on D.C. Volunteer Day
Volunteer to help the D.C. public schools. Lend a hand painting, landscaping, and doing repairs from 8:30 am–4:30 pm; 8 pm volunteer celebration.

SHIP at the Shore

July 28

Ship@the Shore, Ocean City, Md.
Take a break, head to the shore and join fellow alumni at Fager’s Island Restaurant and Bar from 3-5 pm. enjoy buffet-style appetizers with a cash bar. $15/person.

2008 Travel Programs

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

August

7-night Hawaii Cruise

September

12-night Black Sea, Egypt & Holy Lands Cruise