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

February 29, 2008
Alumni Social at Rookie’s Sports Bar and Grill
Proprietor Kosta Pappas ’92
2238 Derry St., Harrisburg.
From 6-8 pm. Celebrate Leap Year at Rookie’s! Enjoy a superb selection of Kosta’s wings and hors d’oeuvres. $10 cover charge. Cash bar.

March 14, 2008
Hairspray at The York Strand with Pre-Show Alumni Reception
Alumni Host: Colette (Gross) Dixon ’95
50 N. George St., York.
6 pm. Alumni Reception (light hors d’oeuvres, drinks); 7:30 pm Show—seats rear center Orchestra. Join us at The Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center in York for the sensational show, Hairspray. A reception will be held prior to the performance. $70

April 6, 2008
Hershey Bears Hockey Game and Dinner
Alumni Host: Carrie (Schneeman) Wise ’95
Giant Center, Hershey.
3:30 pm dinner; 5 pm game. Our dinner is in private rooms overlooking the arena floor with great seats! Tickets are limited to better accommodate dining so reserve early. Reservations may close before the reservation deadline. Adults: $47.50; Children: $28.

Shippensburg/Waynesboro/Gettysburg

March 17, 2008
Alumni Social at The Niche
9 West King St., Shippensburg.
From 5-7 pm. Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy a selection of wonderful hors d’oeuvres and complimentary beer and wine. The Niche is BYOB, so bring your favorite beverage. $15/person.

April 4 – 5, 2008
SU Alumni Team—Relay for Life
Seth Grove Stadium, Shippensburg University.
From 6 pm-6 am. Join the team and walk! Organized by SU undergraduate students, over $7,500 was raised last year. T-shirts, food, and beverages provided for all pre-registrants. Games and theme laps held throughout the walk. A minimum donation requested. For information and/or to register for the alumni team, please contact alumni@ship.edu or 717-477-1218.

April 12, 2008
Wine Appreciation Evening at Adams County Winery
25 Chambersburg Rd., Gettysburg.
From 6-8 pm. The Winemaker takes a humorous but informative approach to wine history, vineyard activities, the wine-making process, and then (everybody’s favorite), tasting. $35/person; $60/two.

Philadelphia

February 19, 2008
Pathways to Success Career Series
1650 Arch St., Corner of 17th & Arch, Philadelphia.
Workshop topics will be announced soon.

March 19, 2008
Pathways to Success Career Series
Overbrook Golf Club.
Workshop topics will be announced soon.

April 12, 2008
Alumni Social at The Great American Pub
123 Fayette St., Conshohocken.
Join us for SU Alumni Night from 7-10 pm and bring your friends. Enjoy a delicious selection of hors d’oeuvres. $15 cover charge with a cash bar.

May 22, 2008
Tippler’s Tour—SU Alumni Style
Cheers to the “spirits” of ’76! Join us when we take 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: 5:30 pm; Cost: $27/person; Must be 21 or older.

North Carolina

April 19 – 20, 2008
Alumni Socials in Raleigh and Charlotte
Save the Dates. Additional information available soon.

Greater Washington, D.C.

March 2008
White House Tour and reception
Visit the fabled home of our presidents. Call for information.

March 30, 2008
Madame Tussauds Museum
F & 10th Streets.
Spend two hours paying homage to political figures, First Ladies, Hollywood’s A list, and sport celebrities. Tour: 2 pm; Social hour: 4 pm. $16 per ticket. RSVP by Mar. 5.

April 26, 2008
Hands on D.C. Volunteer Day
Volunteer to help the D.C. public schools. Lend a hand painting, landscaping, doing repairs, etc. from 8:30 am to 4pm; 8 pm volunteer celebration. RSVP by March 31.

Summer 2008
Washington Nationals Baseball Game
See the Nationals in their new stadium. Watch for details or call 717-477-1218.

Upcoming in Phoenix

Spring 2008
Spring Training Baseball Game
Scottsdale Art Walk