Homecoming-Reunion
Celebrate Your Susquehanna Legacy
Homecoming–Reunion Weekend, one of Susquehanna’s oldest and most beloved traditions, returns to its beautiful, broad campus, Oct. 24–26, 2025!
Celebrate with hundreds of fellow Susquehannans, as alumni and their families return to campus for a nostalgic weekend filled with class reunions, thrilling athletic events, campus tours and more. This year will be no different, as we’ll celebrate reunions for class years ending in 0’s and 5’s and introduce new events to our traditional schedule.
Some featured events include the annual Homecoming–Reunion brunch and Milestones recognition event, a gridiron matchup between your Susquehanna University River Hawks and the Catholic University Cardinals, an all-day tent party with live music and craft beer, and School and Department receptions.
In addition to the events above, guests will enjoy class reunion happy hours, fraternity and sorority gatherings, faculty lectures, campus dedications, additional athletic events and more.
Reconnect With Classmates
We’ll honor members of the following classes as they celebrate their Susquehanna University reunions with special class gatherings, happy hours, campus tours and more. A full schedule of reunion events will be announced at a later date.
- Class of 1975 – 50th Reunion
- Class of 1980 – 45th Reunion
- Class of 1985 – 40th Reunion
- Class of 1990 – 35th Reunion
- Class of 1995 – 30th Reunion
- Class of 2000 – 25th Reunion
- Class of 2005 – 20th Reunion
- Class of 2010 – 15th Reunion
- Class of 2015 – 10th Reunion
- Class of 2020 – 5th Reunion

EXPLORE THE SCHEDULE
Susquehanna’s Homecoming–Reunion Weekend is a longstanding, beloved tradition that brings alumni of all generations together for a celebration of their shared Orange & Maroon pride. With class reunions, a variety of athletic events, campus tours, live entertainment and special campus gatherings, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Join us!
3–6 p.m. | Alumni Registration, Garrett Sports Complex Lobby
4–4:45 p.m. | Back to Class, Bogar Hall’s Room 212
Go back to class with Ann Piper, professor of art and the 2025 recipient of the Donald D. Housley Teaching Award, as she presents a lecture on an artist’s creative process.
4:45 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Walking Tour, Leaves from Bogar Hall and ends at Garrett Sports Complex
5 p.m. | Schweikert Relays, Aquatic Center, Garrett Sports Complex
5–6 p.m. | Jewish Life Reception, Hillel House
5:30–7:30 p.m. | Hospitality Suite, Hawks’ Nest (Outside Racquetball Area)
7:30 p.m. | Music Department Homecoming Concert, Stretansky Concert Hall
8 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Alumni Registration, Garrett Sports Complex Lobby
8:30–9:30 a.m. | Emeriti and 50th Reunion Continental Breakfast, Admission House Lobby
9:30–10:30 a.m. | Campus Walking Tour, Leaves from Garrett Sports Complex Info Desk
Led by student tour guides, this tour lasts approximately one hour and is on mostly flat ground.
9:45–10 a.m. | Susquehanna Society Pre-Reception
10 a.m. | Ashley Tomlinson Fun Run, Meet Between the Robert I. Estill Field House and Doug Arthur Stadium Bleachers
Join Susquehanna’s cross country and track & field programs for a run along the beautiful Susquehanna River. Participants may run or walk as far as they like, and then join the team for a pre-game tailgate in the Trax parking lot.
10–10:30 a.m. | Susquehanna Society Induction, Arthur Plaza
Celebrating the extraordinary philanthropy and legacies of Dr. Hazel J. Brobst ’51 Brown H’03 and Robert F. Brown, in memoriam.
10:30–12:30 p.m. | Homecoming-Reunion Brunch, Robert I. Estill Field House
11:15–12:15 p.m. | Milestones Recognition, Exceptional Champion Award, and Reunion Check Presentation, Robert I. Estill Field House
12:45 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Class Photo, Between Hassinger Hall and Garrett Sports Complex
1 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Lycoming College, Sassafras Multipurpose Fields
1 p.m. | Football vs. Catholic, Doug Arthur Stadium
1–4 p.m. | Kid’s Zone, Behind Hassinger Hall
1–8 p.m. | Tent Party, Smith Lawn
1–2:30 p.m. | Campus Walking Tour, Leaves from Garrett Info Desk
Led by student tour guides, this tour lasts approximately one hour and is on mostly flat ground.
1:30–2:30 p.m. | Class of 1980 45th Reunion Reception, Admission House
1:30–2:30 p.m. | Class of 1970 55th Reunion Reception, Admission House
1:30–2:30 p.m. | English & Creative Writing Reception, Writers Institute
2–3 p.m. | Champions and Orange & Maroon Club Halftime Tent, Behind Hassinger Hall
(Champion and Club members, one guest only)
2–3 p.m. | 15th Anniversary of Natural Sciences Center, Natural Sciences Center Lobby
2–4 p.m. | Annual Phi Mu Delta Reception, Phi Mu Delta House
3–4 p.m. | Class of 2005 20th Reunion Reception, Admission House
3–4 p.m. | Class of 2000 25th Reunion Reception, Admission House
3–4 p.m. | Class of 1995 30th Reunion Reception, Seibert Hall Lobby
3–4 p.m. | Class of 1990 35th Reunion Reception, Seibert Hall Lobby
4–5 p.m. | Sigmund Weis School of Business Reception, Apfelbaum Hall Lobby
4–5 p.m. | 10th Anniversary of Sports Media, Smith Lawn Tent
4–6 p.m. | Annual Family Cookout Hosted by Alumni of Color, Phi Beta Sigma and Black Student Union, Avenue Lawn
This event is open to all members of the Susquehanna community.
4–6:30 p.m. | Dinner Tent, Smith Lawn
4:15 p.m. | Class of 2020 Group Photo, Near Garrett Sports Complex
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Class of 2020 5th Reunion Reception, Mellon Lounge
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Class of 2015 10th Reunion Reception, Tent Behind Hassinger Hall
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Class of 2010 15th Reunion Reception, Seibert Hall Lobby
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Class of 1985 40th Reunion Reception, Seibert Hall Lobby
4:30–5:30 p.m. | Class of 1970 55th Reunion Reception, Admission House
6 p.m. | Class of 1975 50th Reunion Reception and Dinner, Susquehanna University Downtown Center
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. Attendees must pre-register in advance and no same day registrations will be accepted.
7–9 p.m. | 16th Annual Figurative Art Exhibition Opening Reception, Lore Degenstein Gallery
This national, juried visual art competition and exhibition is open to two-dimensional figurative artists (referencing the human figure), working in painting, drawing and printmaking, who are over the age of 18. This year’s juror is Yvonne Petkus, distinguished professor of painting at Western Kentucky University. Petkus will give remarks and award prizes during this opening reception.
Note: We invite all reunion years to gather for brunch in the Robert I. Estill Field House and under the tent on Smith Lawn to meet with fellow classmates.
11 a.m. | Worship Service, Weber Chapel
A reception will follow the service.
BRUNCH
& MILESTONES RECOGNITION
Opening Fanfare: Stadium Band
Introduction & Welcome
Melissa Komora, Vice President for Advancement
Brunch Emcees
Lisa Ryan ’78 Burke and Jamie Malachowski ’09 Hindman
Student Reflections
Cade Hovey ’26 and Brianna Le ’26
Student Musical Performance: Harmonic Combustion
Class Gift Presentations
Class years ending in 0’s and 5’s
Gratitude
Jonathan Green, President
Closing Fanfare: Stadium Band
A special thank you to members of the university’s Jazz Combo: Seth Rockovich ’26, Lillian Matton ’28, Lauren Hacket ’27, Tyler Borthwick ’26, Theodore Maher ’29 and Sorin Nie ’27

Homecoming Photos
Please note that Susquehanna University captures images and video during the weekend, and these may be shared in university publications, on the website and across social media to celebrate and connect our community.
Browse photos from Homecoming–Reunion Weekend 2025 below.

Class of 1975
50th Reunion Memories
Please note that the deadline for members of the Class of 1975 to submit memories for the class memory book has passed. While we may not be able to include all memories in the book, we encourage you to share them with classmates throughout Homecoming–Reunion.

Transportation & Lodging
If you plan to join us, we recommend that you book accommodations now as hotel space is limited throughout the Susquehanna River Valley. Many Selinsgrove-area hotels have flexible cancellation policies, if that should be necessary.
Complimentary shuttle service will run from campus to hotels in Selinsgrove and Lewisburg on Friday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m. Shuttles will pick up and drop off on campus at James W. Garrett Sports Complex, Charles B. Degenstein Campus Center and the Alumni House. Service will be provided to and from the locations. See a full shuttle map here.
Mention the room block name when booking. Reservations must be made by September 24, 2025. Book directly with the hotel by phone, online or via the provided booking link.
Econo Lodge Shamokin Dam (Call hotel directly.)
3249 North Susquehanna Trail
Shamokin Dam, PA 17876
Room Block Name: Susquehanna
Phone: 570-743-1111
Fairfield Inn Selinsgrove
6 Susquehanna Valley Mall Dr.
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Room Block Name: Susquehanna Homecoming
Phone: 570-884-8301
Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Call hotel directly.)
561 North Susquehanna Trail
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Phone: 570-743-9275
Hampton Inn Shamokin Dam
3 Stetler Ave. US Route 11 & 15
Shamokin Dam, PA 17876
Room Block Name: Susquehanna Homecoming 25
Phone: 570-743-2223
Quality Inn Express
613 N. Susquehanna Trail
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Room Block Name: Homecoming Susquehanna University
Phone: 570-374-8880
Best Western Lewisburg
7701 West Branch Highway
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Room Block Name: Susquehanna Homecoming
Phone: 570-524-5500
Comfort Suites Lewisburg (Call hotel directly.)
4775 West Branch Highway
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Room Block Name: Susquehanna University Homecoming
Phone: 570-524-8000
Country Inn & Suites Lewisburg
134 Walter Dr.
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Room Block Name: Susquehanna Homecoming
Phone: 570-524-6600
Fairfield Inn Lewisburg
70 Hardwood Dr.
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Room Block Name: Susquehanna 2025 Homecoming
Phone: 570-524-0095
Holiday Inn Express Lewisburg/New Columbia
160 Commerce Park Dr.
New Columbia, PA 17856
Room Block Name: Susquehanna University Alumni
Phone: 570-568-1100
Quality Inn Lewisburg/New Columbia
330 Commerce Park
New Columbia, PA 17856
Room Block Name: Susquehanna Homecoming
Phone: 570-568-8000
Guests who require accessibility parking or have other mobility needs may park in the reserved spaces near the James W. Garrett Sports Complex. These spaces are closest to most Homecoming activities — including registration, Homecoming–Reunion brunch, the football game and the tent on Smith Lawn. Golf cart shuttles will be available to help transport guests to other areas of campus.
Please contact Liz Hahn, event and donor relations specialist, to request accessibility parking and other accommodations.
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Have Questions?
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Alumni Association
504 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
Location
Alumni House
Phone & Email
800-353-7970



