Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025

Friday, October 10 – Saturday, October 11

Join us for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2025 on Friday, October 10, and Saturday, October 11! We hope to see you on campus.

Register before Sunday, August 31 (priority deadline) for a discounted rate. Registration is required before Wednesday, October 1 (final deadline).

This year, we are celebrating class years 1975, 1980, 2000, 2015, 2020, and 2025 as well as milestone anniversaries of select campus groups, including the Asian Student Union (5th anniversary), Environmental Coalition (20th anniversary), and Math Society (45th anniversary).

Schedule

Friday, October 10

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. – Alumni Brunch | Payne Gallery
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – World Heritage Presentation and Tour | Payne Gallery
2 p.m. – Main Campus Tour | Colonial Hall Admissions Lobby
5:30 - 7 p.m. – Blackboards & Beers | Comenius Hall
7 - 9 p.m. – Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations | Haupert Union Building

Saturday, October 11

10:30 a.m. – Alumni Association Annual Meeting and State of the University Address by President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, P’29 | Haupert Union Building
11 a.m. – Alumni Tailgate Opens | Steel Field Complex, Football Practice Field
12:30 p.m. – Student Organization Homecoming Parade and Alumni Band Pregame Show | Johnston Hall
1 p.m. – Field Hockey vs. Juniata College | Makuvek Field
1 p.m. – Greyhound Football vs. Juniata College | Rocco Calvo Field
4 p.m. – Greyhound Volleyball vs. Susquehanna | Johnston Hall
7 p.m. – 50+ Alumni Dinner | Haupert Union Building

*Please note: Due to ongoing construction wrapping up at the Haupert Union Building, event locations may be subject to change. We will share any updates as needed.

Detailed Event Schedule

Friday, October 10

Alumni Brunch
10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Payne Gallery

Join us for a light brunch and reconnect with alumni.

World Heritage Presentation and Tour
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Payne Gallery

Join us for a captivating presentation exploring the city's rich Moravian roots and learn about the new UNESCO World Heritage Site designation.

Main Campus Tour
2 p.m. | Colonial Hall Admissions Lobby

Tour Main Campus and see how exciting additions to campus are shaping the future of student experiences at Moravian.

Blackboards & Beers
5:30 to 7 p.m. | Comenius Hall

Head back to the classroom to learn from current Moravian faculty while enjoying a selection of craft beers and light refreshments. Presenters for Blackboards & Beers include:

Dr. Katie P. Desiderio, Professor of Management; Assistant Vice President for Academic and Community Integration
Dr. G. Christopher Hunt, Vice President and Dean for Inclusive Excellence
Dr. Deirdre Letson-Christofalo, Dean and Associate Provost, School of Professional Studies and Innovation
Dr. Edward C. Nolan, Assistant Professor of �鶹�� and Director of Secondary �鶹��

Class Reunion and Affinity Celebrations
7 to 9 p.m. | Haupert Union Building

Various classes and campus groups celebrating milestone reunion years are welcome to gather to celebrate:

Class of 1975 (50th reunion)
Class of 1980 (45th reunion)
Class of 2000 (25th reunion)
Class of 2015 (10th reunion)
Class of 2020 (5th reunion)
Class of 2025 (1st reunion)
Asian Student Union (5th reunion)
Environmental Coalition (20th reunion)
Math Society (45th reunion)

Saturday, October 11

Alumni Association Annual Meeting and State of the University Address by President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, P’29
10:30 a.m. | Haupert Union Building

All alumni are members of the Alumni Association—join us for the Association's annual meeting to meet the Board of Directors and learn about ways to get involved! President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, P’29 will also deliver the State of the University Address. Light refreshments will be provided.

Alumni Tailgate
11 a.m. | Steel Field Complex, Football Practice Field

Tailgate with fellow alumni before the Hounds take on Wilkes University. Guidelines and regulations are as follows:

No vehicles permitted on the field.
No glass allowed (i.e., bottles, jars, containers, ceramic dishes, etc.)
No charcoal or wood grills permitted.
No staking into the field.
Attendees must be 21 years of age or accompanied by their guardian at all times. Security will remove minors not accompanied by their legal guardian. Proper identification is required.
Alumni Tailgate closes 30 minutes after the conclusion of the football game.
Tables may be rented (limit two per person):
- Registration: $20 per table, two for $35
- There are no refunds on rented tables.

Student Organization Parade
12:30 p.m. | Main Campus

Greyhound Football vs. Wilkes University
1 p.m. | Rocco Calvo Field

Field Hockey vs. Lycoming College
1 p.m. | Makuvek Field

Volleyball vs. Susquehanna
4 p.m. | Johnston Hall

50+ Alumni Dinner
7 to 8:30 p.m. | Haupert Union Building

Alumni who graduated 50+ years ago are invited to join President Bryon L. Grigsby ’90, P’22, P’26, P’29 for a celebratory dinner to induct the Class of 1975 into our Golden Greyhounds alumni group!

Priority registration is $60 per person through 8/31. Regular registration is $70 per person. Members of the Class of 1975 are free (use promo code 1975 for your complimentary ticket to the 50+ Alumni Dinner).

Hotel Accommodations

If you need hotel accommodations for the weekend, please see the list below of our partner hotels offering exclusive discounts for Moravian alumni.

Best Western
2140 Motel Drive, Bethlehem, PA
Visit the website or call 610-867-8681 for more information or to book. For reservations, ask to book in the “�鶹��” for a 10% discount.

Bethlehem Courtyard by Marriott
2220 Emrick Blvd, Bethlehem, PA
Visit the website or call 610-625-9500 for more information or to book. For reservations, ask to book in the “�鶹��” for a 10% discount. This also includes a breakfast buffet for 2 adults and 2 children under 12.

Historic Hotel Bethlehem
437 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA
To book your stay, visit the website or call 1-888-231-9320. When making your reservation, please request the “Moravian Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Room Block” to receive a 10% discount.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
200 Gateway Drive, Bethlehem, PA
For more information or to book your stay, please visit the website or call 610-868-2442. When making your reservation, be sure to mention the “Moravian Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Room Block” to secure a King Standard room at the special rate of $159.

Did you miss Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024?

Sorry we missed you! View the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2024 photo album to see all the fun we had.

If you have any questions about the weekend, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@moravian.edu or 610-861-1366. �鶹�� encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 610-861-1366 at least one week prior to the event.

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