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Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2010




Welcome to the 2010 Alumni Homecoming/Reunion Weekend page, your source for Homecoming news, information and registration!  This site will be updated as events and activities are added. 


  








To view more photos from Homecoming/Reunion Weekend, visit the Photo Gallery .


2010 Affinity Groups :

* 50th Year Reunion, Class of 1960 * MBA Program 40th Year Anniversary
* 40th Year Reunion, Class of 1970  * African-American Alumni    
* 25th Year Reunion, Class of 1985 * ROTC
* Young Alumni, Classes of 1990 - 2010        * Student Government Association
* Villa Maria College Alumnae * Heritage Society (Class of 1959 and prior)  
* Sheiks Social Fraternity  


Where to Stay
Erie hotels usually book quickly in October.  Be sure to make your accommodation reservations today!  Click here to view a listing of local hotel information.

I Want to Get Involved
Are you interested in volunteering to help plan or coordinate your class year, group, or club's Reunion?  If so, be sure to fill out and submit the Partner with Gannon! form

Message Boards
 Visit the 2010 Homecoming/Reunion Weekend Message Board to catch up with fellow alumni and make plans.

Your FREE Alumni Gift

Each Gannon or Villa Maria alumnus who registers will receive a FREE Alumni Homecoming shirt at check-in. 
Shirt sizes are available in (adult) small, medium, large, extra large, XXL and XXXL.  There is limited availability of each size; size preference will be awarded on a first-registered basis. 

Registration

Early Bird Registration Special : Registrations received on or before OCTOBER 1st earn a FREE Gannon tote bag at check-in.

The online registration form is now up and running! 

To register for Homecoming/Reunion Weekend, click the Register Now button at the top of the page or print the Reunion Brochure to mail in.

Contact Information
Tracy Stolz
109 University Sq
Erie, PA 16541-0001
814-871-7473
814-871-5825
stolz005@gannon.edu


 

Date & Location
Date: October 22 to October 24, 2010
Location: Gannon Campus.
Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 22, 2010
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Registration/Hospitality
Alumni Headquarters for information and hospitality.
Hagerty Lounge, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Friday, October 22, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Heritage Society Luncheon
A celebration for the Classes of 1959 and prior.
Boardroom, Old Main

Friday, October 22, 2010
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
SGA Open House and Class of 2009 Mobile Dedication
The 2010 – 2011 Student Government Association invites all SGA alumni to a special SGA Open House and dedication of the Class of 2009 mobile.
Piano Lounge, Waldron Campus Center (1st floor)

Friday, October 22, 2010
5:00 PM
Women's Soccer Game vs. Millersville
Cheer on the Gannon Women's soccer team as they take on Millersville University at 5pm.
Gannon Field, 5th and Sassafrass Streets

Friday, October 22, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Distinguished Alumni Dinner
A dinner to recognize alumni who have succeeded in their respective fields and made significant contributions to their church and/or community.
Yehl Alumni Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Friday, October 22, 2010
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sheiks Meet & Greet
The Sheiks social fraternity gathers.
Bayfront Sheraton Hotel

Friday, October 22, 2010
8:00 PM
All 80s Alumni Gathering
All alumni from the 80s are welcome to join the Class of 1985 for this Blast from the Past gathering.
Sherlock's/Park Place, 508 State Street

Saturday, October 23, 2010
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Registration/Hospitality
Alumni Headquarters for information and hospitality.
Hagerty Lounge, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Homecoming Parade
The parade begins at Gridley Park (Liberty & 6th Streets) and follows 6th Street to Old Main.

Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Joe Luckey Campus Tours
Gannon legend Joe Luckey '55 will host two half-hour trolley tours of campus, leaving at 9 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. respectively.
Meet at the Gannon Arch, 7th Street

Saturday, October 23, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
MBA Open House
Graduates of the Master's of Business Administration program are invited to an Open House in the Business School.
Beyer Hall (3rd floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
12:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Homecoming Football Game
The Golden Knights host Indiana University of Pennsylvania at the Homecoming football game.
Gannon Field, 5th and Sassafras Streets

Saturday, October 23, 2010
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Villa Maria College Alumnae High Tea
Reunite with fellow alumnae and former VMC faculty.
Old Main Boardroom

Saturday, October 23, 2010
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
ROTC Open House and Gathering
Alumni of the ROTC program are welcomed to this Open House and Gathering.
Beyer Hall (4th floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
4:00 PM
Alumnae Volleyball Match
Former Gannon volleyball alumnae take the court to show off their skill and athleticism at the "'Mill."

Saturday, October 23, 2010
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
50th Reunion - Class of '60 Cocktails & Dinner
A reunion event celebrating the 50th Year landmark.
Boardroom, Old Main

Saturday, October 23, 2010
5:00 PM
Women's Soccer vs. West Chester
The Lady Knights take on West Chester University at the Gannon Field.

Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
25th Reunion Dinner
25th Reunion reception and dinner for the Class of 1985.
Pietraszek Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
40th Reunion Dinner
Reception and dinner celebrating the 40th Year Reunion of the Class of 1970.
Stubler Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
MBA 40th Anniversary Dinner
Celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the Masters in Business Administration program at Gannon with Dr. David Frew, Mr. David Eichelsdorfer and MBA faculty.
Yehl Alumni Room, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sheiks Reunion Dinner
A Reunion dinner to celebrate the forming of the Sheiks social fraternity over 40 years ago at Gannon.
Sheraton Erie Bayfront Hotel and Convention Center

Saturday, October 23, 2010
7:00 PM
Women's Volleyball vs. Notre Dame College of Ohio
Women's volleyball hosts Notre Dame College of Ohio in the 'Mill at 7 p.m.

Saturday, October 23, 2010
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Young Alumni Wine-Tasting
Alumni from the Classes of 1990 - 2010 (and the young at heart) are invited to attend a wine tasting extravaganza.
Founder's Room, Nash Library (3rd floor)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
African-American Alumni Reception
African-American alumni are invited to celebrate friendships and diversity as part of the Gannon experience. 
Club LaRiccia, Beyer Hall Cafeteria (Basement Level)

Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00 PM
All Alumni Bar Crawl
All alumni and guests are invited to join a walking bar crawl, leaving from the Waldron Campus Center lobby at 9 pm.

Saturday, October 23, 2010
9:00 PM
Volleyball Alumnae Reception
Volleyball alumnae are invited to join the current Lady Knights and coaches for a reception.
Beyer Hall Cafeteria

Sunday, October 24, 2010
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Registration/Hospitality
Alumni Headquarters for information and hospitality.
Hagerty Lounge, Waldron Campus Center (2nd floor)

Sunday, October 24, 2010
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Alumni Homecoming Mass
Take part in the special Alumni Homecoming Sunday mass.
Mary, Seat of Wisdom Chapel, 520 Peach Street

Sunday, October 24, 2010
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Brunch with the President
Time to say good-bye and make plans for Reunion Weekend 2011.
Boardroom, Old Main