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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024

Friday, October 25 - Saturday, October 26

Register to join us for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024 on Friday, October 25, and Saturday, October 26! We hope to see you on campus.

Register before Sunday, September 22 (priority deadline) for a discounted rate. Registration is required before Sunday, October 13 (final deadline).

 

This year, we are celebrating class years 1974, 1979, 1984, 1999, 2014, 2019, and 2024, as well as milestone anniversaries of select campus groups, including the Black Student Union (10th anniversary), Equestrian Club (50th anniversary), and Phi Mu Epsilon sorority (90th anniversary). If you are interested in being part of the Reunion Committee, contact Matthew Nesto 鈥16, G鈥21, G鈥22 at nestom@moravian.edu


Schedule

Friday, October 25

  • 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Alumni Brunch with Susiehyer 鈥76, Payne Gallery
  • 12 p.m. | South Campus Ghost Tour led by George Wacker 鈥03, Payne Gallery
  • 2 p.m. | Main Campus Tour, Comenius Hall Admissions Lobby
  • 5:30 - 7 p.m. | Blackboards & Beers, Comenius Hall
  • 6 p.m. | Hall of Fame Dinner, Johnston Hall
  • 7 - 9 p.m. | Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations, Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex
  • 7 - 9 p.m. | An Evening with Susiehyer 鈥76, Payne Gallery

Saturday, October 26

  • 9 - 11 a.m. | Cross Country / Track & Field Fun Run and Brunch
  • 10:30 a.m. | Alumni Association Annual Meeting and State of the University Address by President Bryon L. Grigsby 鈥90, P鈥22, P鈥26, Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex, Football Practice Field
  • 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Tailgate Opens, Steel Field Complex, Football Practice Field
  • 12:30 p.m. | Student Organization Homecoming Parade and Alumni Band Pregame Show, Johnston Hall to Rocco Calvo Field
  • 1 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Juniata College, Makuvek Field
  • 1:30 p.m. | Greyhound Football vs. Juniata College, Rocco Calvo Field
  • 7 p.m. | 50+ Alumni Dinner, Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences

Detailed Event Schedule

Alumni Brunch with Susiehyer 鈥76
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Payne Gallery

Visit the Payne Gallery with Susiehyer 鈥76. A light brunch will be provided.

South Campus Ghost Tour
12 p.m. | Payne Gallery

Enjoy a spooky ghost tour of South Campus, led by George Wacker 鈥03. Meet at the Payne Gallery.

Main Campus Tour
12 p.m. | Colonial Hall Admissions Lobby

Tour Main Campus and reminisce! Meet in Colonial Hall in the Admissions Lobby.

Blackboards & Beers
5:30 to 7 p.m. | Comenius Hall

Head back to the classroom to learn from current Moravian faculty while enjoying a selection of craft beers and light refreshments.

Presenters for Blackboards & Beers include:

  • "Relax and Breathe" with Suzanne Kompass, Assistant Professor of Practice, Voice

  • "Generational GPS - Navigating the Ages" with Dr. Nicole L. Lloyd, Executive Vice President for University Life, Chief Operating Officer & Dean of Students

  • 鈥淓xploring Visual Narratives with Wearable Art鈥 with MaryJo Rosania-Harvie, Assistant Professor of Art, Art 麻豆果冻 Coordinator

  • "MU + AI = Success!" with Dr. Carol Traupman-Carr, Ph.D '86, P'19, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Music

Hall of Fame Dinner
6 p.m. | Johnston Hall

Join us for the Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring John Byrne 鈥82; Jenna Carmon Hegarty 鈥12; Joe Moore 鈥04; Bruce Morris 鈥89; Brian Reckenbeil 鈥09; Jon Van Valkenburg 鈥77; and Paul Woodling 鈥94. Members of the 2010 softball team will also be inducted on Friday, October 25, in Johnston Hall; . 

Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
7 to 9 p.m. | Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex

Various classes and campus groups celebrating milestone reunion years are welcome to gather to celebrate:

  • Class of 1979 (45th reunion)
  • Class of 2014 (10th reunion)
  • Class of 2019 (5th reunion)
  • Black Student Union (10th anniversary)
  • Equestrian Club (50th anniversary)
  • Phi Mu Epsilon sorority (90th anniversary)

Event price varies based on group's chosen menu. See the for details. 

An Evening with Susiehyer 鈥76
7 to 9 p.m. | Payne Gallery

A special reception featuring award-winning artist and esteemed alum Susiehyer 鈥76. The Payne Gallery will feature Susiehyer's solo exhibit, entitled Susiehyer: Conversations with the Land.

Cross Country / Track & Field Fun Run and Brunch
9 - 11 a.m. | The ARC

Join the Cross Country and Track & Field teams for a fun run and brunch during Homecoming & Reunion Weekend! Register to attend.

Alumni Association Annual Meeting and State of the University Address by President Bryon L. Grigsby 鈥90, P鈥22, P鈥26
10:30 a.m. | Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex

All alumni are members of the Alumni Association鈥攋oin us for the Association's annual meeting to meet the Board of Directors and learn about ways to get involved! President Bryon L. Grigsby 鈥90, P鈥22, P鈥26 will also deliver the State of the University Address, featuring details on the HUB expansion. Light refreshments will be provided.

Alumni Tailgate
11:30 a.m. | Steel Field Complex, Football Practice Field

Tailgate with fellow alumni before the Hounds take on Juniata College. Guidelines and regulations are as follows:

  • No vehicles permitted on the field.
  • No glass allowed (i.e., bottles, jars, containers, ceramic dishes, etc.)
  • No charcoal or wood grills permitted.
  • No staking into the field.
  • Attendees must be 21 years of age or accompanied by their guardian at all times. Security will remove minors not accompanied by their legal guardian. Proper identification is required.
  • Alumni Tailgate closes 30 minutes after the conclusion of the football game.
  • Tables may be rented (limit two per person):
    • Registration: $20 per table, two for $35
    • There are no refunds on rented tables.

Homecoming Parade and Alumni Band Pregame Show
12:30 p.m. | Steps off in front of Johnston Hall

Do not miss these special Homecoming traditions! The Homecoming Parade, featuring student organizations, and the 2024 Homecoming Ambassadors will start in front of Johnston Hall and make its way to Rocco Calvo Field. If you are interested in performing with the combined current and alumni bands for the pregame show, please contact Dr. JoAnn Wieszczyk, at wieszczykj@moravian.edu.

Field Hockey vs. Juniata College
1 p.m. | Makuvek Field

Greyhound Football vs. Juniata College
1:30 p.m. | Rocco Calvo Field

50+ Alumni Dinner
7 to 8:30 p.m. | Sally Breidegam Miksiewicz Center for Health Sciences

All alumni who graduated 50+ years ago are invited to join President Bryon L. Grigsby 鈥90, P鈥22, P鈥26 for a celebratory dinner to induct the Class of 1974 into our Golden Greyhounds alumni group!

Priority registration is $60 per person through 9/22. Regular registration is $70 per person. Members of the Class of 1974 are free (use promo code 1974 for your complimentary ticket to the 50+ Alumni Dinner).


Reunions

Each class/group is welcome to attend all Homecoming & Reunion Weekend events; however, below are the specific events each class/group plans to attend. If you have questions about your specific reunion, contact Matthew Nesto 鈥16, G鈥21, G鈥22, Associate Director of Alumni & Student Engagement, at nestom@moravian.edu.

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 1974 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.
  • 50+ Alumni Dinner - Dinner will begin at 7 p.m.
    • Starting at 6:30 p.m., enjoy a special cocktail hour, exclusive for your class and their immediate guests only, during which President Grigsby will pin the Class of 鈥74 with their official 50+ pin.
    • Use promo code 1974 for your complimentary ticket to the 50+ Alumni Dinner.

Thanks to the Class of 1974 reunion committee members: Maj. Harry Roye 鈥74, P鈥00, GP鈥26, and Robert May 鈥74, P鈥02, GP鈥22


Friday, October 25

  • Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
    • Includes buffet dinner and beer and wine bar.
    • Cost: Priority registration is $35 per person; $45 per person after Sunday, September 22.

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 1979 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Class of 1979 reunion committee members: Kristina Jones Groller 鈥79, Stephen R. Vanya 鈥79, Deborah A. Morrone-Colella 鈥79, and Joanne Marman Raftas 鈥79, P鈥07


Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 1984 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Class of 1984 reunion committee members: Diane Sciabica Mandry 鈥84, P鈥23 and Charles G. Skiko 鈥84


Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 1999 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Friday, October 25

  • Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
    • Includes appetizers and beer and wine bar.
      Cost: Priority registration is $20 per person; $30 per person after Sunday, September 22.

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 2014 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Class of 2014 reunion committee members: Jennifer Jimenez 鈥14, G鈥24


Friday, October 25

  • Blackboards & Beers
  • Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
    • Includes buffet dinner and beer and wine bar
    • Cost: Priority registration is $35 per person; $45 per person after Sunday, September 22.
  • An Evening with Susiehyer 鈥76

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 2019 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Class of 2019 reunion committee members: Tyler S. Bergsma 鈥19 and Nicholas S. Tone 鈥19


Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Class of 2024 pennants are reserved for your class! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Friday, October 25

  • Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
    • Includes buffet dinner and beer and wine bar.
    • Cost: Priority registration is $35 per person; $45 per person after Sunday, September 22.

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Black Student Union pennants are reserved for your reunion! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Black Student Union anniversary committee members: Kahron T. Walker 鈥17, Monica M. Richardson 鈥18, Alexis M. Wiggley, Esq. 鈥17, Keyshawn Griffith 鈥19, and Tamara Garraway 鈥18


Friday, October 25

  • Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
    • Includes appetizers and beer and wine bar.
      Cost: Priority registration is $20 per person; $30 per person after Sunday, September 22.

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Equestrian Club pennants are reserved for your reunion! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Equestrian Club anniversary committee members: Sophia R. Vitale 鈥24 and Marissa E. Zondag 鈥13


Friday, October 25

  • Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
    • Includes appetizers and beer and wine bar.
      Cost: Priority registration is $20 per person; $30 per person after Sunday, September 22.

Saturday, October 26

  • Alumni Tailgate - Tables marked with Phi Mu Epsilon pennants are reserved for your reunion! Bring your tailgate favorites and BYOB. No glass containers allowed, please.

Thanks to the Phi Mu Epsilon reunion committee members: Mary Mills Grigoruk 鈥85, Karen Catz MacDonald 鈥81, P鈥10, and  Ingrid Olsen Gerber 鈥89


Hotel Blocks

For your convenience, lodging arrangements have been coordinated with several local hotels. Please be sure to mention you are in town for 麻豆果冻's Homecoming & Reunion Weekend to receive an exclusive, discounted rate for Moravian alumni.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem
437 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
or call 1-888-231-9320 for more information or to book.

Single king or two full beds: $295/night

Room(s) must be reserved by Wednesday, September 25 to receive the discounted rate.


Hampton Inn & Suites
200 Gateway Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18017
or call 610-867-0136 for more information or to book.

Double queen: $150/night
King: $150/night
King with sofa bed: $150/night

Room(s) must be reserved by Friday, September 27 to receive the discounted rate.


Fairfield by Marriott
2140 Motel Drive
Bethlehem, PA 18018
or call 1-800-228-2800 for more information or to book.

Double queen standard: $149/night
King standard: $149/night

Room(s) must be reserved by Wednesday, September 25 to receive the discounted rate.


Did you miss Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023?

Sorry we missed you! View the  to see all the fun we had.

 
 

Thank You to Our Sponsor!

Alumni Association 

If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at alumni@moravian.edu or 610-861-1366.

麻豆果冻 encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at 610-861-1366 at least one week prior to the event.