Thursday, October 9, 2014

Homecoming Pep Rally
9:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m
Hammermill Center

Friday, October 10, 2014 

9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Gannon University Alumni Association Board Meeting
Pietraszek Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

HERITAGE MEMBERS
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Heritage Society Luncheon
Celebration for alumni from the Class of 1963 and prior.
Boardroom, Old Main (1st floor)
($15 per person)

GREEKS 
7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Alpha Gamma Delta Bar Crawl
To reserve, please contact Jessica Nelson ’04 at agdhomecoming@gmail.com or register at agdhomecomingweekend.weebly.com

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Distinguished Alumni Dinner
A dinner to recognize alumni who have succeeded in their respective fields 
and made significant contributions to church and/or community. All invited.
Yehl Alumni Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)
($40 per person, tables accommodate up to 10)

Saturday, October 11, 2014

9:00 a.m.
Student-Led Campus Tour
Meet at the Registration/Hospitality Lounge for a 20 – minute walking tour.
Wright Room, 1st floor Waldron Campus Center

9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
The parade begins at Gridley Park and continues east on West 6th Street to Old Main.  Visit the Alumni Association at the steps of Old Main for refreshments.  

9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m.
Forensic Investigation Center (FIC) Open House
Stop in at the FIC to see the firearms training simulator, crime scene re-enactment area, forensics laboratory, interview/interrogation room, and classroom in this state-of-the-art new forensic facility in the building that was once the TKE House.
Forensic Investigation Center, 246 W. 6th Street 

9:30 a.m.
Student-Led Campus Tour
Meet at the Registration/Hospitality Lounge for a 20 – minute walking tour.
Wright Room, Waldron Campus Center (1st floor)

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Communication and the Arts Open House
Visit the new building that houses WERG, Communications and Fine Arts, as well as the Schuster Gallery and Gannon’s Archaeology Museum Gallery. All are invited.
School of Communications and the Arts, 700 Peach Street

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Recreation and Wellness Center Open House and Alumni Tailgate Lunch
All alumni and families are invited to tour the new Recreation and Wellness Center during this Open House.  Additionally, enjoy the Alumni Association’s tailgate lunch on the basketball court from 10:30 a.m. – noon. 
Gannon Recreation and Wellness Center, West 4th Street
($5 per person, children under 12 free)

The Alumni Tailgate Lunch is generously sponsored by Liberty Mutual and Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority.

GREEKS 
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Phi Sigma Sigma’s Annual Homecoming Brunch
To reserve, please contact Jessica Brunetti by September 28th at (724) 953-2835 or brunetti001@knights.gannon.edu. Subject: Homecoming Brunch
Phi Sigma Sigma House, 724 Sassafras Street

GREEKS 
12:00 p.m
Alpha Sigma Tau Football Tailgate
To reserve, please contact Jessica McNear at mcnear001@knights.gannon.edu Subject: Alpha Sigma Tau Tailgate
Alpha Sigma Tau House, 253 W. 5th Street

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game
Cheer on the Gannon Knights as they take on the Mercyhurst University Lakers.  All invited.
Gannon University Field, 5th and Sassafras Streets
($5 adult, $3 senior/student**)
**Seniors are age 62+. Students are all school-age children and college students with ID.

12:30 p.m.
Student-Led Campus Tour
Meet at the Registration/Hospitality Lounge for a 20 – minute walking tour.
Wright Room, 1st floor Waldron Campus Center

GREEKS 
1:00 p.m.
Alpha Gamma Delta Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
To reserve, please contact Corinna Ferry at cori.ferry@gmail.com. Subject: AGD Reunion Luncheon
Alpha Gamma Delta House, 337 West 6th Street

1:00 p.m.
Student-Led Campus Tour
Meet at the Registration/Hospitality Lounge for a 20 – minute walking tour.
Wright Room, 1st floor Waldron Campus Center

VILLA MARIA COLLEGE
1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Villa Maria Alumnae High Tea 
Join in the excitement as good friends reunite and tell stories of the special days at Villa Maria College. All Villa Maria alumnae invited.
Boardroom, Old Main (1st floor)
(complimentary)

CRIMINAL JUSTICE
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Criminal Justice Reunion 
All alumni who graduated with majors or minors in criminal or juvenile justice, corrections and legal studies are invited to join this special criminal justice reunion. Enjoy this heavy hors d’oeuvres reception while interacting with the students and faculty in the new Forensic Investigation Center.
Forensic Investigation Center, 246 W. 6th Street
($10 per person)

GREEKS 
5:00 p.m – 7:00 p.m.
Delta Sigma Phi 60th Anniversary Cookout
To reserve, please contact Jacob Tutak at tutak001@knights.gannon.edu. Subject: 60 Anniversary Cookout
Corner of 5th and Sassafras, 305 West 5th Street

50th CLASS REUNION
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Class of ’64 Cocktails and Dinner
The 50th Reunion Classes of Villa Maria College and Gannon will celebrate together with cocktails, dinner, program, class photo, dancing and live music by “The 4 Jays.”
Yehl Alumni Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)
($25 per person)

COMMUNICATION AND THE ARTS
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Communication and the Arts Reunion
The Theatre, Communication and Fine Arts department is “getting the band back together” for a grand reunion to celebrate the creation of the new school.
School of Communication and the Arts, 700 Peach Street
($10 per person)

AFRICAN-AMERICAN ALUMNI
7:00 p.m. – 11 p.m.
African-American Alumni Reunion 
Reunite with classmates and friends during a very special dance party and celebration at the Knight Club.
The Knight Club (formerly Antlers Pub), 162 West 4th Street (corner of Sassafras)
($10 per person)

GREEKS 
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Alpha Gamma Delta Wine and Cheese
To reserve, please contact Jessica Nelson ’04 at agdhomecoming@gmail.com or register at agdhomecomingweekend.weebly.com
The Loft, 506 State Street

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Meet Me at the Plymouth
Hors d’oeuvres and one free drink provided to all alumni who sign in with Gannon. Bring your business card for a Gannon gear raffle! All invited.
Plymouth Tavern, 1109 State St.
(Pay as you go)

Homecoming Dance
9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. 
Zem Zem Shrine Club

It’s a Wrap – Homecoming After Party
12:00 a.m. 
The Knight Club

Sunday, October 12, 2014

5th Annual Pump-KIN-Run 5K
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:45 a.m. Race

Gannon’s Sport and Exercise Science Club organizes a 5K race through Gannon’s campus and downtown Erie to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.  Registration and payment for the race will be through the Erie Runner’s Club. All are welcome to register.
Recreation and Wellness Center, 4th Street Entrance
Please Note: REGISTRATION for the Pump-KIN-Run will NOT be found on the Alumni Homecoming Reunion Weekend Registration form.  A link to online registration will be added to this event listing when it is available.   

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sunday Mass
All are welcome to take part in the special alumni Mass.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 520 Peach Street

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Alumni Brunch with the President
Time to say good-bye and make plans to return for the 2015 Alumni Homecoming Reunion Weekend on Oct. 2 – 4. 
Yehl Alumni Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

GREEKS 
12:00 p.m. –  3:00 p.m.
Alpha Sigma Alpha Alumnae Luncheon
All alumnae sisters of Alpha Sigma Alpha are invited to join the current sisters for a luncheon at Calamari’s Squid Row.  To reserve, please contact Mary Divins at 814-2221-9617 or zetagammachapter_ASA@yahoo.com by Sept. 29.
Calamari’s Squid Row, 1317 State Street

Visit http://www.gannonalumni.org/ for more information.