SU Celebrates Alumni Homecoming Week, Family Weekend

By SU Public Relations

SALISBURY, MD---Salisbury University welcomes members of Sea Gull Nation to campus for Alumni Homecoming Week and Family Weekend.

A full week of activities takes place Sunday-Sunday, October 20-27.

Highlights include a reunion luncheon celebrating all classes from 1936-1978, honoring the Class of 1974 on its 50th anniversary, 11 a.m. Friday, October 25, in the Worcester Room of the Commons.

The annual Athletics Hall of Fame dinner and induction ceremony caps Friday’s events 6 p.m. at the Guerrieri Academic Commons Assembly Hall. The 2024 inductees include Kandice (Hancock) Bond ’11, ’13 (field hockey); Erika Brittingham ’12 (softball); Katie (Bollhorst) Hanson ’13(women's lacrosse); Ashton (Wheatley) Illian ’14 (women's lacrosse); Andrew Miller ’10 (baseball); Gabby (Long) Watkins ’10 (volleyball); and Dr. Gerry DiBartolo (men’s soccer coach, athletics director).

Families can start their Saturday morning with the annual Family Weekend Breakfast 9:30-11 a.m. in the Commons dining hall. Cost is $11.25, $7.60 for children ages 4-11. Advanced ticket purchase is suggested. 

A festive Flock Party is 11 a.m. on Wayne Street in front of Sea Gull Stadium. Free family and student-friendly activities fill the streets in advance of athletics events. Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

SU football hosts Rowan University for the annual Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend football game 1 p.m. at Sea Gull Stadium. Tickets are $10; $7 for alumni, seniors, veterans and non-SU students; $5 for children age 5-12. Children under 5 are admitted free. SU faculty, staff and students also are admitted free by showing their GullCard at the gate. Tickets are available at the stadium box office beginning at 11 a.m. or online in advance. 

Families also can compete in Family Weekend Bingo 4:30 p.m. at the Wicomico Room of the Guerrieri Student Union. Each participant receives six bingo sheets with 10 cards. Cost is $20 per person. Students must buy a $20 ticket, but will receive an additional card for each round if they show their SU ID at the event. All ages can play; must be 18 or older to collect prizes.

Additional Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend events on and near campus include:
Sunday, October 20

• 8 a.m. – Run the Boards Like Rob 5K, Ocean City Inlet

Monday, October 21

• 10:30-11:30 a.m. – Spirit in the Square: Muffin Monday

Tuesday, October 22

• 7:30-9:30 a.m. – SU alumni working at SU breakfast, Alumni House
• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spirit in the Square: ‘Nacho’ Average Tuesday

Wednesday, October 23

• 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Spirit in the Square: Hog Dog Bar

Thursday, October 24

• Noon-2 p.m. – Retired Faculty, Staff and Friends Luncheon, Guerrieri Academic Commons Assembly Hall
• 1-2 p.m. – Spirit in the Square: Pretzel Day

Friday, October 25

• 7:15 a.m.-7:30 p.m. – Anytime Dining with Your Student, Commons
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m. – Fall for Fulton festival, Fulton Hall Fountain and Lawn
• 3-5 p.m. – Mid-Atlantic Sales and Marketing Institute (MASMI) 10th anniversary reception, Perdue Hall
• 4:30 p.m.-7 p.m. – Taste of the Chesapeake Dinner, Commons

Saturday, October 26

• 9:30-11 a.m. – Living Learning Community (LLC) complimentary continental breakfast, Quad
• 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Anytime Dining with Your Student: breakfast and lunch, Commons
• 11 a.m.-6 p.m. - The Reunion cookout, Scarborough Leadership Center
• 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Family photos, outside Perdue Hall
• Noon-4 p.m. – Volleyball vs. Messiah University and Virginia Wesleyan University
• 4-6 p.m. – GOLD-en Hour Class of 2024 Reunion, Hopper’s Tap House
• 4-6 p.m. – Party Like it’s 1999 Reunion, Adam’s Taphouse Grille
• 4:30-7:30 p.m. - Anytime Dining with Your Student: dinner, Commons
• 10 p.m. – Back on the Shore alumni party, Brew River

Sunday, October 27

• 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. – Anytime Dining with Your Student: lunch, The Commons
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. – Homecoming Jazz Brunch, Commons, Bistro Dining Room
• 4:30-8 p.m. – Anytime Dining with Your Student: dinner, The Commons

Registration is required for many Homecoming and Family Weekend events, particularly reunions. Cost is associated with some events. For more information - including costs - or to register, visit the Alumni Homecoming and Family Weekend webpage. 

Learn more about SU and opportunities to Make Tomorrow Yours at www.salisbury.edu.