ALUMNI WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
June 17-18, 2005

All alumni are welcome back to campus for an open house featuring faculty and distinguished alumni lectures, tours, exhibitions, picnics, parties, and the annual alumni awards luncheon. Special events are planned for the entire family. Many of the offerings are free. It's an opportunity for you to revisit favorite memories, renew friendships, and reconnect with the intellectual and social excitement you felt as a Slippery Rock University student.

Times and locations will be added to the schedule as plans develop.

THURSDAY, JUNE 16

6 - 10 p.m.
Class of 1955 Dinner at North Hall
Receive commemorative pins and reunion yearbooks.

10 p.m. - ???
Class of 1955 Hospitality Suite Open
Lower Campus Apartments

FRIDAY, JUNE 17

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Check-in at the Alumni House
Receive information packet and reunion yearbook

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Bookstore Open
Alumni Specials: University Union 

9 a.m. – Noon
Shuttle to Grove City Outlets
Shop ‘til you drop at more than 150 stores
Shuttle leaves the Alumni House

Class of 1955 Al Ithen Golf Outing
Grove City Country Club
9 a.m.

Noon – 5 p.m.
Annual Women’s Athletic Golf Scramble
Pine Grove Golf Course, Grove City
Prizes, Auction, Food 

Noon- 1 p.m.
Lunch on Your Own – Downtown
Ginger Hill, Luigi’s Wolf Creek, North County Brewery

1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Walking Tour of McConnell’s Mills
Van leaves Alumni House

5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
The Great Texas Barbeque (Rain location: North Hall)
Alumni Association Picnic Pavilion, Jack Critchfield Park
Grab your hat and boots and join us for a real down-home Texas barbeque. Walking tours of Jack Critchfield Park. Shuttle buses provided from the Alumni House. Pony rides for the kids.

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Musician’s Concert Band
Miller Auditorium

9 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Alumni/Faculty/Staff Wine and Sherry Reception
Russell Wright Alumni House
Meet President Smith, both current and retired faculty and staff, and members of the Musician’s Concert Band.

10:30 p.m. - ???
Class of 1955 Hospitality Suite Open
Lower Campus Apartments

SATURDAY, JUNE 18

6 a.m. – 7 a.m.
Sunrise Walk with Karen Perry
Join Karen Perry, assistant director of the Aebersold Recreation Center (ARC), for a morning stroll around lower campus. Group leaves promptly at 6 a.m. from the ARC.

7 a.m – 9 a.m.
Breakfast in the North Hall Court Yard (Rain location: North Hall University Club)

8 a.m. – Noon
Check-in at the Alumni House
Receive information packet and reunion yearbook

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Non-Denominational Chapel Service/Class of 1955 Memorial Service
Newman Center 

9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Trolley Tours of Campus/Downtown
Join us for nostalgic 30-minute tours of campus and downtown Slippery Rock. See all the changes that have occurred at your alma mater. Trolley leaves from the Alumni House every half-hour. 

Noon – 2 p.m.
All-Alumni Reunion Luncheon
North Hall University Club
All reunion class will be recognized at this luncheon. 

2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Class Pictures
North Hall and Alumni House 

3 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Fitness Time/Weekend University
Take advantage of our state-of the-art fitness center with swimming pool and 3-story climbing wall. Also take a 45-minute class taught by faculty/distinguished alumni. 

6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Dinner at North Country Brewery
Join us a Slippery Rock’s newest restaurant and microbrewery, North Hill Country, for a special “Alumni Only” event. Your choice of either Herb Chicken Breast or Prime Rib Dinner. Complete with salad and dessert. 

8 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Microbrew and Pennsylvania Wine Tasting Class
Hosted by North Country Brewery owners, Bob McCafferty and Jodi Branem. Bob and Jodi will introduce you to their special beers and ales and a variety of Pennsylvania wines. When you complete the class each person receives a special “Beer and Wine Expert” Certificate. 

10 p.m. - ???
Alumni Bonfire at the Ski Lodge
Cap off the weekend with a bonfire at the Ski Lodge complete with music, food and refreshments.

On-Campus Housing

Two housing options are available on campus - The Rock Apartments and the Campground. The most popular accomodation, the Rock Apartments, are available for alumni if they want to stay on campus. With air conditioning, kitchens and living rooms, these apartment-style residence halls are a short distance from many activities but have all the comforts of a 4-star hotel. A minimum of two persons is required for these units (up to four per unit). The cost is $25/person.

An alternative option for those who enjoy "roughing it," is the SRU Campground. It is available for those who want to bring their RV, trailer or tent. Call 724-738-4801 for details.

Area Hotels and Bed and Breakfasts

Amerihost, Grove City, 724-748-5836

Super 8, Grove City, 724-748-3000

Comfort Inn, Grove City, 724-748-1005

Holiday Inn Express, Grove City, 724-748-5514

Evening Star, Slippery Rock, 724-794-1844

Apple Butter Inn, Slippery Rock, 724-794-1844

As Thyme Goes By, Harrisville, 724-735-4003