Moravian Alumni :: Events Calendar

Alumni Weekend 2009, May 29-30

Moravian College Spirit!

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Calendar of Events

Class Reunion Parties

Friday, May 29

Saturday, May 30

Area Accommodations

Bookstore Hours

AW Sponsors

Brochure (PDF)

Reunion Giving

Online registration is closed. Please contact the Alumni Office at (610) 861-1366.

Calendar of Events

Friday, May 29

3:00 p.m. Alumni Weekend Registration opens in the HUB

4:00 p.m. Campus Tour of Main Street (North) campus

5:15 p.m. Class of 1959 Champagne Toast with President Thomforde * and Class Reunion Photo

6:00 p.m. Welcome Back Celebration Reception & Dinner *
Featuring a Performance by the Alumni Jazz Band

9:00 p.m. Individual class reunions (Optional)
See listing of class reunion parties

Saturday, May 30

8:00 a.m. Alumni Weekend Registration opens in the HUB

8:30 a.m. 50+ Club Breakfast and Program *

8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast

9:15 a.m.
Campus Tours of Main Street (North) & Hurd (South) campuses

10:00 a.m. Alumni Association Annual Meeting

11:00 a.m.
State of the College Address by President Thomforde followed by Q&A session
Featuring a Performance by the Alumni Choir

12:00 p.m. Picnic Luncheon * & Reunion Photos
AEPi Alumnae Reunion followed by tour of sorority house

12:00 p.m. Music Alumni Reunion Party

1:30 p.m. Campus Tour of Main Street (North) campus

2:00 p.m. Omicron Gamma Omega (ΟΓΩ) Photo & Annual Meeting

2:00 p.m. Afternoon on Main Street

2:30 p.m. “Hard Hat” tour of new residence hall on the Hurd campus (dependent on building status)

3:15 p.m. Campus Tour of Hurd (South) campus

4:00 p.m. Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

6:00 p.m. All-Alumni Dinner Reception

*complimentary for the members of the Class of 1959.

Show off your Moravian spirit!

Memorabilia Display All Weekend in the Snyder and Air Products Rooms in the HUB.

Bring photos, apparel, or anything that reflects the spirit of your college years. See your class reunion mailing for the name of your Memorabilia Chair and contact him/her with any questions.

Friday, May 29

Registration

3:00 p.m.
Haupert Union Building

Tour of Main Street (North) Campus

4:00 p.m.
Meet at the HUB Desk by 4:00 p.m. for this guided tour.
Catch the Spirit of Moravian when you visit many of the places where you spent time as a student and see all the new buildings and facilities!

Class of 1959 Champagne ToasT with President Thomforde

5:15 p.m.
Priscilla Payne Hurd Academic Complex Atrium (across from the Haupert Union Building)
Exclusive champagne toast with President Christopher Thomforde and Dr. Kathy Thomforde in celebration of the 50th reunion for the Class of 1959. A reunion class photo will be taken at this time. Photos are pre-paid only; please order on the registration form in this booklet. No orders will be taken at the event.

Welcome Back Celebration ReceptioN & Dinner

6:00 p.m. - Reception
7:00 p.m. - Dinner Featuring a Performance by the Alumni Jazz Band
Reception: HUB Pavilion and Courtyard / Dinner: Johnston Hall
Cost: $27 per adult; $10 per child (ages 6-12) Catch the Spirit of Moravian when you catch up with your old friends and make some new ones.

Individual Class Reunions and Parties (optional)

9:00 p.m.
Refer to your individual class reunion letter or check the website at www.moravian.edu/alumni.

Saturday, May 30

Registration

8:00 a.m.
Haupert Union Building

Continental Breakfast Buffet

8:30 a.m.
Haupert Union Building, Pavilion
Cost underwritten by Mary Mercer ’78

50+ Club Breakfast and Induction Ceremony

8:30 a.m.
Haupert Union Dining Room
Cost underwritten by Roy Goshorn ’58
The Spirit of Moravian College continues well past your 50th reunion. All those who have graduated 50 or more years ago are invited to this annual breakfast when the newest members, the Class of 1959, will be inducted by President Thomforde, receiving a commemorative pin and an individual photo with the president.

Tour of Main Street & Hurd Campuses

9:15 a.m.
Meet at the HUB Desk no later than 9:15 a.m. for the tour of the North campus; a shuttle will take you to the South campus and return you to the North campus at approximately 10:45 a.m.
Catch the Spirit of the North and South campuses when you visit many of the places where you spent time as a student and see all the new buildings and facilities!

Alumni Association Annual Meeting

10:00 a.m.
Haupert Union Building, Pavilion
You are a member of the Alumni Association! Catch the Spirit of Moravian when you learn about the Alumni Board. Their newest projects keep us connected for life, and strengthen the Moravian community that we all love!

State of the College Address

11:00 a.m. - Address Featuring a Performance by the Alumni Choir
11:30 a.m. - Q& A Session
Haupert Union Building, Snyder Room
Presented by President Christopher Thomforde

Picnic Luncheon

12:00 p.m.
Cost: $18 per adult; $8 per child (6-12)
Haupert Union Building: Portico, Quad & Dining Room Extension.
Relax and enjoy a fun, casual style lunch with all your picnic favorites. There will be tables outside on the quad (soccer field) or you can stay inside and have a view of the field from the lovely Dining Room. Bring your children! A variety of sports equipment, i.e., balls, Frisbees, etc. will be available for your use with your family and friends.
A photographer will be taking candid photos and group shots of reunion classes. Group shots will be taken from 12:45 – 1:15 only at the fireplace in the HUB Lounge. All photos will be available for purchase at www.christmascitystudio.com; if you have any questions please call (610) 691-2109.

Music Alumni Reunion Party

12:00 p.m.
Haupert Union Building Pavilion
No Charge. Sponsored by The Music Alliance
R.S.V.P. to Pat Hanna at phanna@moravian.edu or 610 625-7874

Campus Tour of Main Street (North) Campus

1:30 p.m.
Meet at the Haupert Union Building Desk
Catch the Spirit of Moravian when you visit many of the places where you spent time as a student and see all the new buildings and facilities! When the tour is over, you may continue with a tour of the new residence building and/or the Hurd (South) campus. Take the 2:15 p.m. shuttle at the HUB Monocacy Street entrance. North campus tour lasts approximately 40 minutes.

An Afternoon on Main Street

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Catch the Spirit of Bethlehem as you spend some time on your own visiting the shops and galleries of downtown Bethlehem. A number of merchants will be offering a special discount to Moravian alumni. A shopping pass and a list of participating merchants will be given to you when you arrive on campus.

Omicron Gamma Omega (ΟΓΩ) Photo and Annual Meeting

2:00 p.m.
Photo will be taken at Collier Hall of Science with the annual meeting to follow in Dana Lecture Hall.
If you would like to order a photograph visit www.christmascitystudio.com; if you have any questions please call (610) 691-2109.

“Hard Hat” Tour of New Residence HalL on Hurd Campus

2:30 p.m.
A shuttle will be leaving the Monocacy Street entrance of the HUB at 2:15.
Be one of the first alumni to receive a guided tour of this new living and learning community in historic downtown Bethlehem. When this tour is over, you may continue with a tour of the Hurd campus.

Campus Tour of Hurd (South) Campus

3:15 p.m.
A shuttle will leave the Monocacy Street entrance of the HUB at 3:10.

Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony

4:00 p.m.
Peter Hall, Priscilla Payne Hurd Campus
Whether you’ve been married for fifty years or fifty days, come and celebrate your special union! This recommitment ceremony is for all married couples. President Thomforde will officiate, and Dr. Kathy Thomforde will greet the brides. A “reception” with punch and wedding cake will follow. If you are interested in purchasing a photo from this event or any of this evening’s events please visit www.JohnKishivPrints@photoreflect.com.

All-Alumni Dinner Reception

6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $42 per person; Johnston Hall
Cocktail attire is suggested. Enjoy a festive evening with your Moravian friends.

Area Accommodations

Hotels/motels with an asterisk * indicate special alumni arrangements. When making reservations, be sure to call the number listed, not the 800 number for the hotel chain, and be sure to indicate that you are Moravian alumni.

Hotels

* Hotel Bethlehem
(610) 867-2200
437 Main St., Bethlehem
Reserve by April 29, 2009
Preferred Provider

* Marriott – Fairfield Inn
Rt. 22 and Catasauqua Road, Bethlehem
Reserve by April 29, 2009
(610) 867-8681

* Hampton Inn & Suites
200 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem
Reserve by April 29, 2009
(610) 868-2442

* Four Points Sheraton (Jetport)
3400 Airport Road, Allentown
Reserve by April 29, 2009
(610) 266-1000

Comfort Inn
Routes 22 and 191, Bethlehem
(610) 865-6300

Comfort Suites Hotel
120 West Third Street, Bethlehem
(610) 882-9700

Homewood Suites by Hilton
2031 Avenue C, Bethlehem
(610) 264-7500

Dormitories

Accommodations are available in Jo Smith Residence Hall. Cost is $30 per person, per night, single/double occupancy. All rooms are air conditioned and include linens. Rooms do fill up quickly, so make your reservations early! Guests may pick up their room key at the HUB desk on Friday from 3:30 until 9:00 p.m. After 9:00 p.m., pickup will be at the Campus Safety Office located at 119 West Greenwich Street.

MORAVIAN COLLEGE BOOKSTORE HOURS

Stop in and purchase your Moravian College Spirit gear & gifts while you’re here!

For your shopping pleasure, the Bookstore will be open

Friday May 29
8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30
10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m.

Alumni Weekend Sponsors

We extend a special thank you to the following alumni and companies whose generosity helped support Alumni Weekend.

AM Industries, Inc., Anthony “Monk” Morelli ’59, primary sponsor

Joe ’61 and JoAnn Castellano

Roy Goshorn ’58

Keene ’74 and Lauri Di Felice ’79 Jabbour

Claire Klatchak ’87, ’95

Roberta Dollinger Leiby ’75

Mary Mercer ’78

Moravian College Alumni Association

Steve Vanya ’79

Thanks to all our Alumni Weekend Committee members for volunteering their time to help make this weekend a success!