SHIP Homecoming 2015! Plan to gather your family and friends and return to Shippensburg to celebrate Homecoming Weekend on October 16 and 17. We have some great activities planned that include some new events, as well as the return of favorites! Save the date, send in your RSVP, and make plans to celebrate Homecoming 2015 at SHIP.

 

View the Homecoming Weekend Brochure on-line. The brochure is your go-to for what's happening Homecoming Weekend!  See the listing of activities and any associated costs and make plans to return for Homecoming Weekend!  Be familiar with the Homecoming Tailgate Policy.

Start the weekend with the Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon and the Homecoming Spirit Rally at 7PM in Seth Grove Stadium with performances by the Red Raider Marching Band and Dance Troupe.

Then on Saturday get ready for the big game and stop by the University Store to redeem your 20% alumni discount - items will also be for sale at the football game (see paper brochure or on-line brochure for coupon and details), and take a trip down memory lane and tour through the SU Artifact Exhibit in the Ceddia Union Bldg (CUB) Airport Lounge located on the 2nd level (Fri. 9AM - 6PM and Sat 9AM - 5PM).

Morning Activities on Saturday include: 

• 8^th Annual SU Homecoming Service Project
  Volunteer at the King’s Kettle Food Pantry, 30 N. Fayette St. at 9:00AM.
• 36^th Annual SU Army ROTC 5K or 10K Run
  Race steps off at the SU Recreation Fields at 9:00AM. Proceeds benefit Team Azalea Charities Run for the Wounded Warriors and the SU Army ROTC program.
• 6^th Annual Grove College of Business Reunion, Grove Hall Forum – 9:30AM
  Reconnect with special people from your life as a business student and meet current faculty and staff for light refreshments. Please RSVP to business@ship.edu.
  
• Cafe Flambe, Reisner Hall – 10:00AM
  Learn how to AMAZE your guests at your next dinner party with flaming coffees. $10/person
  
• Wine Tasting, Reisner Hall, Faculty Dining Room – 11:30AM
  Learn about classic California Red Wines. Includes sampling. $15/person
  

Saturday Game Day Highlights

GAME DAY INFO: It's a RED OUT
Support the Red Raiders as they face West Chester. Kick-off at 1:00PM. Tickets are available at the gate, $10/adult; $5/school-age child and senior citizens (60+). **It's a RED OUT - Receive your free SU t-shirt at the Red and Blue Tent (while supplies last).

Tailgate Party
Join us on campus behind Seth Grove Stadium for Tailgating. The Tailgate party runs from 10:00AM - 4:00PM in the FAN ZONE with inflatables for the kids (open til 3PM) and a DJ to play the latest tunes (10AM - 1PM). Bring your own tailgate lunch or purchase food and drink items from on-site vendors. See the brochure for a list of vendors. Additional vendors will be listed here. Be familiar with the Homecoming Tailgate Policy.

President’s Postgame Supper, Student Recreation Pavilion
FREE, Preregistration and tickets required.
Immediately following the football game, join President Jody Harpster and his wife Leslie for a casual picnic supper for you and your family.

Peter Frampton Raw, An Acoustic Tour, 8:00 PM - Luhrs Performing Arts Center
NEW: Discounted tickets announced!
Purchase your concert tickets on-line at www.luhrscenter.com or call the box office at 717-477-SHOW.

Alumni Tribute Step Show, Memorial Auditorium
$12/person - 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6PM). Celebrate the history and legacy that Greekdom has played at SU. RSVP to msa@ship.edu.

APB Homecoming Party, CUB MPR
Check clubs.ship.edu/apb for information. Must be 18 and older.

ACT 101 / ASP Reunion, Memorial Auditorium
Proceeds from this event will be used to assist current students so come and reunite with former ACT 101/ASP students.$10/person. RSVP to msa@ship.edu.

Register Now!

For your convenience, area lodging options may be found at www.ship.edu/Visit/Lodging, including the NEW Courtyard by Marriott Shippensburg which is adjacent to campus! - Call 717-477-0680 for reservations until their online reservation system becomes available. For answers to your questions, e-mail alumni@ship.edu or 717-477-1218 to speak with an alumni representative.

Trip Down Memory Lane: SU Artifact Exhibit

Open Friday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM and Saturday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Located in the Ceddia Union Building (Airport Lounge - 2nd floor), an exhibit of SU artifacts from the 1870's to the present. An exhibit of old photos, sports/athletic equipment, Greek and student life, prints, and much more will be on display.

Vendors at Tailgate Party

Antietam Dairy - Homemade premium ice cream
Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar
Lisa's Lunchbox - Breakfast sandwiches/burritos, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Italian Sausages, Kabobs
Polly and Stone - Soft Pretzels & Pretzel products, Burritos
Uncle Moe's Soul Food - Chicken Tenders, Fish, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Italian Sausages, Wraps, Jerk Chicken, Wings, Mac&Cheese, Red Beans&Rice, Greens
Au-Sam's Trolley Stop - Dogs, Burger (beef, turkey, veggie & bison), Chicken Nuggets, Wraps (chicken & cheesesteak), Sausage w/Peppers & Onions

Make Dunkin Donuts part of your tailgate party! Pre-order one dozen donuts & a box of joe to pick up Friday or Saturday morning. Serves 10 people. Click here for How to place your order.

University Bookstore

Open Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM and Saturday, 9:00AM - 6:00PM
Alumni receive 20% off a single apparel or gift item. Retreive your coupon from the on-line or paper Homecoming brochure.