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
- 9:30 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
- 10:30 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
- 6:30 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ 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 Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ 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 anniversary)
- Class of 2014 (10th anniversary)
- Class of 2019 (5th anniversary)
- 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 - 9 p.m. | Payne Gallery
By invitation only.
Saturday, October 26
Alumni Association Annual Meeting and State of the University Address by President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26
9:30 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
10 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
6:30 - 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).
Hotel Blocks
For your convenience, lodging arrangements have been coordinated with several local hotels. Please be sure to mention you are in town for Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥'s Homecoming & Reunion Weekend to receive an exclusive, discounted rate for Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ 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 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 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 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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