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 ’16, G’21, G’22 at nestom@moravian.edu.
Schedule
Friday, October 25
- 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Alumni Brunch with Susiehyer ’76, Payne Gallery
- 12 p.m. | South Campus Ghost Tour led by George Wacker ’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 ’76, Payne Gallery (invite only)
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 ’90, P’22, P’26, Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex
- 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Tailgate Opens, Steel Field Complex
- TBD | 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
Friday, October 25
Alumni Brunch with Susiehyer ’76
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Payne Gallery
Visit the Payne Gallery with Susiehyer ’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 ’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. (Priority registration is $5 per person through 9/22.)
Hall of Fame Dinner
6 p.m. | Johnston Hall
Join us for the Moravian Athletics Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring John Byrne ’82; Jenna Carmon Hegarty ’12; Joe Moore ’04; Bruce Morris ’89; Brian Reckenbeil ’09; Jon Van Valkenburg ’77; and Paul Woodling ’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 ’76
7 to 9 p.m. | Payne Gallery
By invitation only.
Saturday, October 26
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 ’90, P’22, P’26
10:30 a.m. | Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex
All alumni are members of the Alumni Association—join us for the Association's annual meeting to meet the Board of Directors and learn about ways to get involved! President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’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. | Rocco Calvo 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.
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 ’90, P’22, P’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 ’16, G’21, G’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 ’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 ’74, P’00, GP’26, and Robert May ’74, P’02, GP’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 ’79, Stephen R. Vanya ’79, Deborah A. Morrone-Colella ’79, and Joanne Marman Raftas ’79, P’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 ’84, P’23 and Charles G. Skiko ’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.
- Includes appetizers and beer and wine bar.
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 ’14, G’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.
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 ’19 and Nicholas S. Tone ’19
Class of 2024 - Zero-Year Reunion
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.
Black Student Union - 10th Anniversary
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 ’17, Monica M. Richardson ’18, Alexis M. Wiggley, Esq. ’17, Keyshawn Griffith ’19, and Tamara Garraway ’18
Equestrian Club - 50th Anniversary
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.
- Includes appetizers and beer and wine bar.
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 ’24 and Marissa E. Zondag ’13
Phi Mu Epsilon - 90th Anniversary
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.
- Includes appetizers and beer and wine bar.
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 ’85,Karen Catz MacDonald ’81, P’10, and Ingrid Olsen Gerber ’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 ΢ÃÜÆƽâ'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.
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If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at alumni@moravian.edu or 610-861-1366.
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