HOMECOMING. the completion of the OCTOBER 2, 3 & 4, 2015 CAMPAIGN

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1 HOMECOMING & REUNION WEEKEND OCTOBER 2, 3 & 4, 2015 CELEBRATING the completion of the CAMPAIGN Like our Facebook page for up-to-date homecoming info! WCAlumniAssociation

2 HOMECOMING Homecoming reunions, gatherings with college friends all conjure memories to share. Return to campus to share your memories and catch up with current Westminster stories. Call, text, tweet, post or your friends now and make plans to meet on campus. Looking for Westminster friends? Contact the alumni office for help finding them by ing or calling

3 reditem u t a Fe tore s Book Buy a long sleeve homecoming T-shirt for $14.99 and get a FREE HOMECOMING WATER BOTTLE! Available online and at the Titan Gift Shop beginning September 7. Offer good while supplies last. CHECK OUT OUR DECADE TENTS LOOK FOR YOUR DECADE TENT ON THE QUAD AFTER THE PARADE. THIS WILL BE A GREAT PLACE TO PLAN TO MEET FRIENDS, SHARE STORIES AND REMINISCE BEFORE GOING ON TO LUNCH OR THE TITAN GAME. RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR HOMECOMING ONLINE Go to for an online reservation form, schedule updates, weekend details and a list of area accommodations.

4 AFFINITY GATHERINGS Affinity reunions are a special way to recognize and celebrate alumni who have a common interest or shared background. We encourage you to take part in any of our affinity reunions that interest you or that you find relatable. Look for details in the weekend schedule. CHAPEL For those alumni who feel a special bond to our Office of Faith and Spirituality and served as a former member of its staff. We encourage your attendance at this warm and fuzzy welcome back reception. DIVERSITY REUNION A first-time celebration of diversity on campus! Joining together current and former students that have helped grow the community to what it is today. YOUNG ALUMNI SOCIAL A gathering for the young and young at heart. Alumni are encouraged to attend this fun, informal gathering at the local winery, Fractured Grape. WESTMINSTER ADMISSIONS TOURS IS THERE A FUTURE TITAN IN YOUR FAMILY? Contact the admissions office at or edu/admissions to register for a tour. Westminster Legacy Scholarship information is available online. www. westminster.edu/admissions/ financial-aid/merit.cfm.

5 REUNION PHOTO SCHEDULE (SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3) Rain location for photos is Old a.m. 60th Reunion, Class of :15 a.m. 50th Reunion, Class of :45 a.m. 20th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 1994, 1995 & 1996 Noon 25th Reunion, Class of :15 p.m. 40th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 1974, 1975 & :30 p.m. 5th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 2009, 2010 & 2011 Berlin Student Lounge 4:30 p.m. Diversity Reunion El-Canelo Restaurant, New Wilmington

6 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 7 a.m. 7 p.m. TUB Food Court 1 st floor McKelvey Campus Center 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Titan Gift Shop 2 nd floor McKelvey Campus Center 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Career Center 3 rd floor McKelvey Campus Center 11 a.m. Alpha Sigma Phi Alumni Golf Outing Green Meadows Golf Course, Volant Come and join your fellow alumni for a fun-filled afternoon. Contact Scott Kinky, scott@sullivansafety.com for more information and to reserve your spot. $28 for 18 holes plus a cart. 11:40 a.m. 12:10 p.m. Chapel Wallace Memorial Chapel 1 4:30 p.m. Golden Tower Society Hospitality Suite (Classes of ) Ferguson Lounge Gather with friends for light refreshments and pick up your registration packets and weekend information. 2 p.m. Tour of Campus Departs from Ferguson Lounge 3 p.m. Tea with the Books McGill Library Dr. James A. Perkins discusses Q. What are you doing now that you are retired? A. I have a list p.m. Titan Club Galbreath Dining Facility 6 p.m. Class of th Reunion Gathering Gallo s Italian Villa, New Castle, PA ALUMNI AWARDS RECEPTION & DINNER 6 p.m. Witherspoon Room 3 rd floor McKelvey Campus Center Each year the Alumni Council identifies alumni who have made significant contributions in their professional lives, to their communities or through service to Westminster, with the presentation of Westminster Alumni Citations. This year our honored alumni are Jonathan Bigley 84, Duncannon, PA; Benjamin Nelson 06, Princeton, NJ; David Nobs 80, Phoenix, AZ; and Philip Petraglia 83, Gibsonia, PA. 8:30 p.m. Campus Programming Council Two Worlds Performance Pop Music Berlin Lounge

7 SATURDAY, OCTOBER :30 a.m. Golden Tower Society Hospitality Suite Class of 1965 and earlier Ferguson Lounge This is the place to chat with friends, pick up weekend information, browse yearbooks and enjoy a continental breakfast. Registration packets will be available here until 10:30 a.m., or you can pick them up at the Golden Tower Society Luncheon. 9 a.m. noon Homecoming Hospitality Area Classes of st floor McKelvey Campus Center Spend time with friends in the TUB, sign the chalk boards. Weekend information and light refreshments available. 9 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Titan Gift Shop 2 nd floor McKelvey Campus Center 9 a.m. 7 p.m. TUB Food Court 1 st floor McKelvey Campus Center 9:30 10:15 a.m. Homecoming Worship Service Wallace Memorial Chapel All alumni are welcome to join in worship led by the Class of :30 a.m. Annual Homecoming Parade South Market Street This year s parade theme is Cities. Members of the Class of 1965 will serve as parade judges :30 a.m. Decade Tents The Quad 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s 11 a.m. noon Chapel Office Reception 2 nd floor McKelvey Campus Center, Room 223 All Chapel Staff alumni are invited to stop by for fellowship and news of current campus ministry and service. 11:30 a.m. midnight Titan Club Galbreath Dining Facility CLASS & CLUSTER REUNION PHOTO SCHEDULE Rain location for photos is Old a.m. 60 th Reunion Class of :15 a.m. 50 th Reunion Class of :45 a.m. 20 th Cluster Reunion Classes of 1994, 1995 & 1996 Noon 25 th Reunion Class of :15 p.m. 40 th Cluster Reunion Classes of 1974, 1975 & :30 p.m. 5 th Cluster Reunion Classes of 2009, 2010 & 2011 Berlin Student Lounge 4:30 p.m. Diversity Reunion El-Canelo Restaurant, New Wilmington

8 REUNION LUNCHEONS 11 a.m. Golden Tower Society Luncheon (Classes of ) Witherspoon Room, 3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center Open Buffet, program begins at noon. 50th Reunion Luncheon (Class of 1965) Witherspoon Room, 3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center Tables reserved at Golden Tower Society Luncheon CAMPUS LUNCH LOCATIONS If you do not have a reunion, you can grab lunch with your classmates and friends at these campus locations. TUB Food Court 1st floor McKelvey Campus Center. Duff Student Restaurant Enter through the courtyard between Galbreath and Browne residence halls. Concession Stand Fusco Plaza by Memorial Field. 12:20 p.m. Ever Higher CELEBRATING Campaign Celebration the completion of the Field House, C A M PA I G N main gym Ice Cream Social Join President Dorman and College officials at this ice cream social as they celebrate with the alumni community in honor of surpassing our $50 million dollar campaign goal. 60th Reunion Luncheon (Class of 1955) Witherspoon Room, 3rd floor McKelvey Campus Center Tables reserved at Golden Tower Society Luncheon 11:30 a.m. 5th Cluster Reunion Luncheon (Classes of 2009, 2010 & 2011) Berlin Student Lounge 2nd floor McKelvey Campus Center Reunion photo will be taken at 12:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Presentation of the Homecoming Court and Titan Marching Band Performance Memorial Field 12:30 p.m. halftime Alumni Association Tent Burry Stadium Kids activities, hosted by Kappa Delta Pi, will include face painting and superhero photo ops for kids! Be sure to stop by.

9 REUNION RECEPTIONS AND DINNERS 4-6 p.m. Young Alumni Homecoming Social Fractured Grape Neshannock Avenue, New Wilmington Featuring music by J.D. Eicher 09 & Ben Portz p.m. Diversity Reunion El-Canelo Mexican Restaurant New Wilmington, PA 5 p.m. 60 th Reunion Open House Class of 1955 Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington 6 p.m. 60 th Reunion Dinner Class of 1955 Shenango on the Green, New Wilmington 20 th Cluster Reunion Reception Classes of 1994, 1995 & 1996 Nino s II Tomato, New Castle 25 th Reunion Reception Class of 1990 Nino s II Tomato, New Castle 40 th Cluster Reunion Dinner Classes of 1974, 1975 & 1976 Avalon at Buhl, Sharon 50 th Reunion Reception Class of 1965 New Castle Country Club, New Castle 6:30 p.m. 50 th Reunion Dinner Class of 1965 New Castle Country Club, New Castle 1 p.m. Titan Football Kick-off Titans vs. Carnegie Mellon Tartans Memorial Field 1 p.m. Campus Tour Departs from 2 nd floor McKelvey Campus Center Information Desk Halftime Crowning of King and Queen SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 9:30 11 a.m. Meditation Walk Sandy Edmiston Memorial Labyrinth, Field Station Come on your own schedule 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Duff Student Restaurant 11 a.m. 7 p.m. TUB Food Court 1 st floor McKelvey Campus Center 7 p.m. Vespers Service Wallace Memorial Chapel

10 QUESTIONS? CONTACT WILEY ALUMNI HOUSE RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR HOMECOMING ONLINE Go to for an online reservation form, schedule updates, weekend details and a list of area accommodations. RSVPs DUE SEPTEMBER 25, 2015 REGISTER ONLINE!! ADDITIONAL RESERVATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE: Mail reservation form and check payable to Westminster College to Wiley Alumni House, Westminster College, 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, PA By phone No tickets are issued for reunion luncheons, receptions or dinners. Please check in at the door. Football tickets may be purchased at the hospitality areas or at the Memorial Field ticket booth. Sorry, no refunds after September 25. Campus Alcohol and Tobacco Statement Please remember alcohol and illicit drugs are prohibited on the grounds of Westminster College. There shall be no use, possession, sale or serving of alcoholic beverages while on or in College property. This policy applies to all members of the College community as well as to guests and visitors to our campus. Also, smoking is prohibited at Burry Stadium and Memorial Field House as well as at all varsity outdoor athletic venues. Public Safety will be enforcing each of these restrictions. Thank you for your cooperation. SHARE YOUR WEEKEND WITH US! When you arrive on campus be sure to post and #WCHC2015 Like our Facebook page at

11 RESERVATION FORM Preferred name (include maiden) Class year Guest name(s) (include maiden) Class year(s) address (required for credit cards) Daytime phone o Check enclosed o Please charge my o VISA o Master Card Name on card Expiration date Card # 3 digit security code (on back of card) FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2 TEA WITH THE BOOKS CLASSES OF & $6 Number attending ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER $30 Number attending SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 5 TH CLUSTER REUNION CLASSES OF 2009, 2010 & 2011 $14 Number attending GOLDEN TOWER SOCIETY LUNCHEON CLASSES OF $14 Number attending EVER HIGHER CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION ICE CREAM SOCIAL No Charge Number attending YOUNG ALUMNI SOCIAL $5 Number attending DIVERSITY REUNION $5 Number attending 20 TH REUNION RECEPTION CLASSES OF 1994, 1995 & 1996 $18 Number attending 25 TH REUNION RECEPTION CLASS OF 1990 $18 Number attending 40 TH CLUSTER REUNION DINNER CLASSES OF 1974, 1975 & 1976 $30 Number attending 60 TH REUNION RECEPTION & DINNER CLASS OF 1955 $20 Number attending 50 TH REUNION EVENT OPTIONS FRIDAY TEA WITH THE BOOKS CLASS OF 1965 No Charge Number attending 50 TH REUNION GATHERING $12 Number attending SATURDAY GOLDEN TOWER SOCIETY LUNCHEON CLASS OF 1965 No Charge Class members: Number attending $14 Guests: Number attending EVER HIGHER CAMPAIGN CELEBRATION ICE CREAM SOCIAL No Charge Number attending 50 TH REUNION RECEPTION & DINNER CLASS OF 1965 No Charge Number attending TOTAL ENCLOSED $ * Members of the 50 th reunion, Class of 1965, and a guest are welcome to campus for the weekend as guests of the College for MOST events. Advance reservations are required so we may accurately prepare for you. Please remember hotel reservations are independent from Westminster event reservations and must be submitted separately.

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