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SAVE THE DATE
40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

FRIDAY, APRIL 4-SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025


Honors Alumni, Join us for a weekend celebration of the 
40th anniversary of Honors education at Shippensburg University!

Registration is now open! Registration will close on March 1.

Register here.

Pay below.

  After you have completed your registration, please select one of the following options to pay your registration fees.  

Friday, April 4

Welcome Back Barbecue

5:00-7:00 p.m., Shippensburg Hockey Rink

Welcome back to campus! We're hosting a barbecue for alumni who will be arriving on Friday night. Join us for food and drinks, and get a head start on reminiscing. Families welcome, children supervision provided by Honors Education Students.

Afterparty

7:00-9:00 p.m., Courtyard by Marriott

Keep the party going with Ship Honors alumni!


Saturday, April 5

On Saturday, Honors Education students will provide childcare. Parents must register their children for supervision prior to March 1.

Morning Activities

10:00-11:45 a.m.

Honors Day of Service: Join Honors students and participate in one of our annual Day of Service projects.

12:00-1:00 p.m.

Alumni will have their choice of three different sessions:

  • Mini Talks by Honors Professors 
  • Reach Out Reunion and Updates
  • Honors College/Campus Tours led by Honors Students

Lunch

1:00-2:00 p.m., Tuscarora Room

Lunch will include a Student Research Poster Session


Afternoon Activities

2:15-3:30 p.m.

Alumni will have their choice of three different sessions:

  • Honors Jeopardy!: Test your knowledge of the Honors Program/Wood Honors College
  • Jam Session with Honors SUMB, Choir, musicians, and vocalists past and present
  • Honors College/Campus Tours led by Honors students

Gala Celebration

6:00-9:00 p.m., Luhrs Performing Arts Center

This is the ultimate anniversary party for Honors alumni to connect with old friends! Don't miss this fabulous fete with food, drinks, dancing, and a silent auction. Cocktail dress, open bar, good times guaranteed.

Reserve your room today! Rooms have been blocked at the following Shippensburg hotels: Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn Express, and Clarion (formerly Shippen Place Hotel).

Courtyard by Marriott reservations: Book your group rate for Shippensburg University Honors Program 40th Anniversary

Weekend Celebration

Includes Welcome Back Barbecue, all Saturday daytime events, luncheon, and Gala Celebration.

Alumni
$175

Young alumni (2019-2024) who are continuing full-time students
$75

Children under the age of 14                                               
$50


Saturday Only

Includes all Saturday daytime events, luncheon, and Gala Celebration   

Alumni
$150

Young alumni (2019-2024) who are continuing full-time students
$75

Children under the age of 14
$50


Gala Celebration Only

For adults only but childcare will be provided   

Alumni
$100

Young alumni (2019-2024) who are continuing full-time students
$50

Current Wood Honors College students
$20

Proceeds will benefit the Wood Honors College Endowment. The endowment supports educational opportunities that are central to the Wood Honors College student experience, such as undergraduate research, creative, and service-learning projects; participation in national and regional conferences; field trips for Honors classes; and Honors Student Organization programming.