The SRU Alumni Association invites you to join us for Homecoming Weekend 2018.
Celebrate Slippery Rock University throughout the weekend at special events and reunions. Cheer for all of our sports teams as they compete in PSAC games.
To register for the variety of events, please click here.
S C H E D U L E
| Friday, October 12 | |
| 06:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. | Rock the ARC, Aebersold Student Recreation Center (ARC) |
| Try out the ARC, an 82,000 square-foot, state of the art recreation facility that includes an aquatic center, 44-foot climbing wall, five multi-purpose sport courts, 200-meter track, and the Russell Wright Fitness Center. No fee. | |
| 08:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. | SGA Bookstore, Robert M. Smith Student Center |
| Enjoy a 15% off discount on SRU Merchandise at the SGA Bookstore. | |
| 10:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | Alumni Registration, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center |
| Stop by the Alumni House to visit with classmates and see who else has arrived. Complimentary snacks throughout the day. | |
| 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | On Campus Alumni Breakfast, Russell Wright Alumni House and Conference Center |
| Alumni working at SRU are invited to stop by the house to kick off Homecoming weekend. Free. | |
| 12:00 p.m. – 01:00 p.m. | Media Symposium, RMS Student Center, Room 322 |
| Meet with alumni working in the communications field and learn more about it. | |
| 01:00 p.m. | Campus Tours, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center |
| Join a tour group to see the many additions to the campus and community. Tours will depart from the Russell Wright Alumni House. | |
| 02:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. | Class of 1968 Wine & Cheese Reception, President’s House |
| Members of the Class of 1968 are invited to officially kick off the start of their reunion weekend. | |
| 05:00 p.m. | Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center |
| The Distinguished Alumni Awards were created in 1968 by the SRU Alumni Association to recognize alumni with significant professional and personal accomplishments. This evening’s dinner will honor our 2018 recipients: John Butch ’72, Ethan Nicholas ’04, Michael Sharp ’83 and Barbara Wood ’76. Advanced registration required here. | |
| 06:00 p.m. | Media Hall of Fame Ceremony, RMS Student Center Ballroom |
| Join with fellow radio station alumni to induct alumni to the Media Hall of Fame, as selected by their peers. | |
| 08:00 p.m. – 09:00 p.m. | Homecoming Pep Rally, ARC |
| Presentation of the 2018 Homecoming Court, Marching Band performances, SRU Cheerleaders, SRU Dance Team, Coach’s Homecoming Speech and more. | |
| 09:00 p.m. | Homecoming Firework Display, Quad |
| Grab your picnic blankets and gather in the Quad to watch the fireworks light up the night sky over campus. | |
| Saturday, October 13 | |
| 08:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | Alumni Registration, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center |
| Stop by the Alumni House to visit with classmates and see who else has arrived! Complimentary snacks throughout the day. | |
| 08:30 a.m. – 09:45 a.m. | Muffins & Mimosas for Reunion Alumni, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center |
| Celebrate your return to campus with a breakfast toast to the start of a great Homecoming & Reunion Weekend. Advanced registration required. | |
| 08:00 a.m. – 05:00 p.m. | SGA Bookstore, Robert M. Smith Student Center |
| Enjoy a 15% off discount on SRU Merchandise at the SGA Bookstore. | |
| 09:00 a.m. – 09:00 p.m. | Rock the ARC, Aebersold Student Recreation Center |
| 10:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade, Main Street |
| Gather on Main Street to watch the annual Homecoming parade. | |
| 11:00 a.m. | Annual Pre-Game Alumni Tailgate Tent, Scarnati Band Field |
| Stop by the alumni tent, sponsored by the SRU Alumni Association, for all of your tailgating favorites. Free. | |
| Rock The Block, Mihalik Thompson Stadium Lot | |
| 11:00 a.m. – 01:00 p.m. | Music Alumni Tailgate, Swope Lawn |
| Alumni of the music departments are invited to stop by Swope to mix and mingle with current faculty and listen to musical selections from our current students. Free, but advanced registration is encouraged. | |
| 02:00 p.m. | SRU Football vs. Edinboro University of PA, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium |
| Cheer on The Rock at the annual homecoming game. Halftime recognition for the Class of 1968; Green & White Tradition activities, homecoming giveaways, and crowning of Homecoming Royalty at halftime. | |
| For advanced tickets, please call 724-738-2021 or stop by the Athletic Office in Morrow Field House. | |
| Tickets can be purchased on game day. The stadium gates will open at 12:30 p.m. | |
| • Chair-back reserved seat – $10 | |
| • Reserved bench seat – $10 | |
| • Adult general admission – $8 | |
| • Ages 6 – high school – $3 | |
| • Children under 6 – free | |
| • SRU students with valid student ID – free | |
| • Edinboro or other PSAC institution students with valid student ID – $5 | |
| *SRUAA members with current membership card receive $1 off general admission. | |
| All visitors must adhere to SRU’s Tailgating Policy! | |
| 04:30 p.m. | 5th Quarter Reunion Alumni Party, RMS Student Center |
| After the football game, join the 5th Quarter party in the ballroom. Enjoy entertainment, food, beverages and fellow Rock alumni. $10, advanced registration suggested. | |
| 06:00 p.m. | Class of 1968 and Golden Graduate Club Dinner, Russell Wright Alumni House & Conference Center |
| Members of the Class of 1968 and alumni who have previously celebrated their 50th reunion are invited to the Golden Graduate Club Celebration Dinner. Advanced registration required. | |
| 10:00 p.m. – 01:00 a.m. | BAS Homecoming Party, RMS Student Center Ballroom |
| Fee. | |
| Sunday, October 14 | |
| 01:00 p.m. | Polish the Rock |
| 02:00 p.m. | SRU Women’s Soccer vs. California University of PA, Egli Field |
| 04:30 p.m. | SRU Men’s Soccer vs. California University of PA, Egli Field |
