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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 will open on January 15 and close on March 1.

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 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 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 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.