Schedule


True Blue Weekend Schedule

Friday, October 4

9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center 
Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center

8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Open Classes  
Students may arrange with their professors for their parents to visit classes, or parents and alumni may obtain a schedule of available open classes at the information table at registration in the Lombardo Welcome Center. Please plan to arrive on time and to stay for the duration of the class.
NOTE: Space is Limited.

9 - 10 a.m. | International Diplomatch Program Gathering 
Pre-registration is required. If you are interested in being a “Diplomatch” to an international student please fill out this form by September 20, 2024. The form offers a more detailed description of the program. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Mennicke, associate dean for international programs, susan.mennicke@fandm.edu.
Joseph International Center, 701 College Ave.

11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Biology Meet & Greet and Fall Greenhouse Clear-Out
The Greenhouse has had a particularly abundant year, and in order to make room for our current research endeavours, we must move hundreds of houseplants into caring homes or offices. Stop by our table outside LSP (or inside, weather permitting) to chat with current Biology faculty and adopt a cactus, a zz plant, and a variety of other houseplants.
Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building


11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Campus Lunch
 

True Blue Weekend guests can enjoy lunch in the Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall for $7.75 per person, payable at the door. Registration is requested.
Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall

Noon - 1 p.m. | Earth & Environment Department Lite Lunch 
Registration is requested via this Google form.
Lisa Bonchek Adams Auditorium


Noon - 4 p.m.  | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania's Cultural Heritage; Ties that Bind: Exploring Relationships in Photography; Personal Perspective: Landscapes and the Power of Place; Tempestry: The Spectrum of Climate Change; Shape of Space: Abstractions by Anne Marchand. Group Museum Tours will be offered, with the last tour beginning at 3:30 p.m.
Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center 

1 - 3 p.m. | Earth & Environment Departmental Open House
Come to the Department of Earth and Environment to visit your F&M home away from home. Chat with faculty, staff, current students and alumni of the Department of Earth & Environment/Geology. Check out current and past research activities, try out the new chairs in HAC115 and tell us about your life post-F&M. You and your family and friends are welcome! Registration is requested via this Google form.
First Floor, Hackman

2 - 3 p.m.  | Guided Campus Walking Tours 
Join F&M Admission for a Campus Tour during True Blue Weekend. The tour will begin and end at the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center. Prospective students, alumni and families are welcome. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Tours will leave from the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center.

2 – 3 p.m. | Moderated Discussion with Theatre and Performance artist Sarah Sanford
Rachel Anderson-Rabern, TND Chair and Associate Professor of Theatre, will moderate an informal discussion with Sarah Sanford and members of the campus community. We'll begin our dialogue by interrogating the state of live performance in an increasingly digital world, questioning and exploring the role and stakes of embodiment, originality, and collaboration. Tea and Snacks will be in residence. Free and open to the public.
The Philadelphia Alumni Writers House

3:15 p.m.  | True Blue Weekend Admission Session 
Join us for an overview of the college admissions process during True Blue Weekend! This session is geared towards the children and grandchildren of F&M alumni, but is open to all True Blue Weekend attendees. Registration is required.
Presentation Room, Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center.

3:30 p.m. | Hillel Round Challah Braiding 
Join us in the kitchen as we prepare challah for True Blue Shabbat. *Please note: the Klehr Center for Jewish Life recognizes that cooking on Rosh Hashanah does not align with everyone's Jewish traditions, but in the spirit of community during this special weekend, we invite those who wish to participate to join us in our kitchen.
Klehr Center for Jewish Life, 645 College Ave.

3:30 - 5 p.m. | International Coffee Hour & Diplomatch Meet-up
Stop by the Joseph International Center for coffee, tea, and light refreshments. All are welcome. Also, if you're participating in the Diplomatch program and you can't meet your match in the morning, this is an additional opportunity to gather. For Diplomatch only, preregistration is required and can be found here. If you have questions, please contact Sue Mennicke, associate dean for international programs, susan.mennicke@fandm.edu.
Joseph International Center, 701 College Ave.

4 and 5 p.m. | Shofar Blowing
Start Your True Blue on a High Holiday Note! Join us for Shofar Blowing and start the weekend and the Jewish New Year on a sweet note, with the powerful sound of the Shofar.
Hartman Green

4 p.m. or 6 p.m. | Pasta with the Pi's 
Pasta with the Pi's" is the Theta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority's largest philanthropy event of the year, with all proceeds going to The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA and The Alpha Delta Pi Foundation. Enjoy a sit–down dinner of Italian cuisine and catch up with other family, friends, and alumni to kick off True Blue Weekend! There will be two seating times to choose from, at either 4 p.m. or 6 p.m. Space is limited during each seating time. Registration is required.
Catering Suite, Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall 

4 - 6 p.m. | Movement-based Workshop with Smith Fellow Sarah Sanford
Join Sarah Sanford, a Smith Fellow this Fall with the TND Department, for a movement-based workshop on artistic exploration and crafting original performance. Limited availability, open to students and alumni. Pre-registration required. Contact: Rachel Anderson-Rabern at randers1@fandm.edu.
Schnader Theatre, Roschel Performing Arts Center

4:30 - 5:15 p.m. | Screening of F&M Men's Lacrosse Coach Ross Sachs Legacy Film 
The F&M community is invited to attend a screening of the Coach Ross Sachs Legacy Film. This event is made possible by the three-peat championship teams of 1972, 1973 and 1974 and will honor the incredible impact of F&M Hall of Fame Men's Lacrosse Coach Ross Sachs. Join us as F&M and Diplomat Athletics honors his memory and the profound influence he had on so many lives.
Stahr Auditorium

4:30 - 6 p.m. | "Toward a Social Theory of Aesthetic Autonomy: Schiller and Staël”
Join the Philosphy Department for this talk from guest speaker Samantha Matherne, Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University.
142, Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building


5 - 6 p.m. | Class of '69 55th Reunion Reception
Enjoy an informal reception and an opportunity to reminisce with classmates. Registration is required.
Hard Living Room, Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government and Public Policy

5 - 9 p.m. | First Friday in Lancaster City
There’s nothing like a First Friday in Lancaster City! Join in Lancaster’s highly popular arts and culture extravaganza each and every First Friday of the month. This week’s event is during True Blue Weekend making it a great opportunity to show off the city and explore with family and friends.

F&M’s Lancaster Loop shuttle offers a free ride into the city. Lancaster Loop departs from Steinman College Center and stops at Fulton Theatre. 
Steinman College Center

5:30 p.m. | Hillel Shabbat Services at the Klehr Center for Jewish Life 
Celebrate the conclusion of Rosh Hashanah and the start of Shabbat during our Friday evening service led by our Hillel Religious Chair, Joshua.
Klehr Center for Jewish Life, 645 College Ave

6 p.m. | Class of '69 Dinner 
The Dining Hall has come a long way from 1969! Enjoy a wide array of foods designed to appeal to everyone's taste, including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and kosher options. Reserved seating for the class will be available. Save room for dessert! Pay at the door. Registration is required.
Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall 

6 p.m. | Class of ’89 Gathering at Vine Bar
237B N. Prince Street

6:30 p.m. | Hillel Shabbat Dinner at the Klehr Center for Jewish Life
Enjoy a joyful evening with candle lighting, student-baked challah, and dinner with our vibrant Jewish F&Mily - Families and Alumni are welcome to experience a highlight of the week. Dinner is free, and we encourage you to register in advance.
Klehr Center for Jewish Life, 645 College Ave 

6:30 p.m. | F&M Chabad Shabbat Dinner
Eoin us for a special Shabbat dinner. Experience the warmth of community, delicious food and the peaceful atmosphere that makes Shabbat at Chabad at F&M truly special. Please register at http://trueblueshabbat.com/.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave 

7 p.m. | Class of ’19 Gathering at Tellus 360 
24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 

7:45 p.m. | Choral Concert 
Music performed by The Franklin & Marshall College Chorus and Chamber Singers.
Ann and Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall 

8 p.m. | Class of ’84 Gathering at Iron Hill Brewery 
781 Harrisburg Pike

8 p.m. | Class of ’09 Gathering at Decades
438 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 

9:30 p.m. | A Cappella Concert 
A yearly favorite! The following student singing groups will perform: Kite & Keys, Poor Richards, Sweet Ophelia and The Chessmen.
Tent, Williamson Field (Rain Location: Alumni Sports & Fitness Center)

Reunion Class Gatherings 
6 p.m. | Class of ’89 Gathering at Vine Bar
237B N. Prince Street

7 p.m. | Class of ’19 Gathering at Tellus 360
24 E King St, Lancaster, PA 

8 p.m. | Class of ’84 Gathering at Iron Hill Brewery
781 Harrisburg Pike


8 p.m. | Class of ’09 Gathering at Decades
438 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 

Saturday, October 5

8 a.m. – 6 p.m. | True Blue Weekend Arrival & Information Center 
Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center

8:15 - 9:30 a.m. | Center for Career and Professional Development Breakfast Briefing for Parents & F&Mily: Supporting Your Students' Career Preparation Milestones in Each of Their Four Years
What can your student do and accomplish in each year to launch confidently and competently into successful and meaningful trajectories after graduation? Join leadership from the Center for Career and Professional Development for a discussion about the milestones and areas for collaboration to support your students' career development and success in each year of their undergraduate years. There is no charge to attend this breakfast event, but you are kindly asked to register beforehand.
Booth Ferris, 2nd Floor, Steinman College Center

8:30 a.m. | Coffee and pastries with Chi Phi
Dubbsheim, 603 Race Ave.

8:30 - 10:00 a.m. | African American Alumni Council Sydney N. Bridgett '51 Awards Breakfast 
Join members of the African American Alumni Council for a continental breakfast and ceremony honoring alumni of African descent for outstanding achievement in a chosen profession or endeavor. This year, the following alumni will receive the Sydney N. Bridgett ’51 Award: Augustus D. Pullen ’73, H. Art Taylor, Esq. ’80, Vance Marvin Campbell ’82, Darryl G. Smith, Esq. ’91, Shakya K. Cherry-Donaldson ’09, Danielle A. Sang ’18 and a posthumous award to George A. Franklin Jr. ’77. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Alumni Association Board
Catering Suite, Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall 

9 – 11 a.m. | 12th Annual Kappa Delta Pinwheels and Pancakes 
Everyone is welcome to attend the all-you-can-eat Kappa Delta sorority pancake breakfast! Join us for the fun (and great pancakes). $3 for alumni, $5 for students and children, $8 for parents and other adults. Proceeds go to the Lehman Center and Prevent Child Abuse America.
Hartman Green. Rain location: Fair Trade Café

9 – Noon | Rowing v. Bryn Mawr and Villanova 
Please enter at the Lake Clarke Marina entrance on the left and look for the hanging sign.
Boathouse Waterfront, 515 Boathouse Rd, Wrightsville, PA

9 a.m. | Chi Phi Chapter Eternal Ceremony – Brothers Only 
Celebrating the life of Trey Bohn ’72, and other departed Brothers.
Dubbsheim, 603 Race Ave.

9 a.m. | F&M Chabad Shabbat Text Study—Tanya Class
Dive into Tanya's wisdom with our special class. Start your Shabbat morning with deep insights and meaningful discussions. Please register at http://trueblueshabbat.com/.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave


9 - 10:30 a.m. | Squash Breakfast
Men’s and women’s squash teams will host breakfast for alumni and parents, with the option to get on the court with the teams. Please sign up to attend by contacting Director of Squash Gavin Jones at gjones@fandm.edu.
Squash Courts, Mayser Gymnasium 

9 - 10:30 a.m. | Open Wrestling Practice
Please contact Coach Steve Borja (sborja@fandm.edu) if you plan to attend or would like to participate.
Mayser Gymnasium, Wrestling Room

9 - 10:30 a.m. | Earth and Environment Founders Annual Meeting
Join together with officers and members of the Geoscience Founders Society for the annual meeting. Learn about activities of the past year, and meet and mingle with alumni, faculty, staff and current students. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Registration is requested via this Google form.
119, Hackman Physical Sciences Laboratory
 

9:30 – 11 a.m. | 43rd Annual Nevonian Society Induction Ceremony Celebration 
Join the celebration as we honor the 50th Reunion Class of 1974 and observe their induction into the Nevonian Society. Alan S. Glazer, Ph.D. ’69, Henry P. and Mary B. Stager Professor of Business, will be receiving the Nevonian Medal, presented to an alumnus who has exhibited extraordinary and sustained dedication to the College.There is no cost to attend. Registration is requested.
Alumni Sports & Fitness Center


9:30 - 11 a.m. | College House Bagel Breakfasts 
Enjoy a traditional College House bagel breakfast. Meet the College House Deans and Dons and mingle with students and alumni! Registration is requested. Sponsored by the Franklin & Marshall College Alumni Association Board.
Bonchek, Brooks, Roschel, Ware and Weis College Houses

9:30 – 11 a.m. Sociology Alumni Gathering During Ware House Bagel Breakfast 
Calling all Sociology Department alumni! Join Associate Professor of Sociology and Ware House Don Ashley Rondini during the College House Bagel Breakfasts! Swing by Ware to reconnect with fellow SOC alums!
Ware College House

10 a.m. | F&M Chabad Shabbat Services 
Join us for an inspiring Shabbat service. Join F&M students as we pray, discuss the weekly portion and connect timeless Torah teachings with today’s world. Please register at http://trueblueshabbat.com/.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave.

10 a.m. | Chi Phi New Member Pinning Ceremony 
Chi Phi invites new members with their family and guests for this special ceremony to welcome them into the fraternity. Members, please wear a coat and tie.
Dubbsheim, 603 Race Ave.

10 – 11 a.m. | Modern Languages Departmental Meet & Greet 
Families and alumni are invited to join the Modern Languages faculty (Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish) for a Meet and Greet in the Keiper lounge.
117, Keiper Liberal Arts

10 – 11 a.m. | Department of Anthropology Open House
Reunite with Anthropology faculty in this informal drop-in event on the first floor of Gerhart.

Gerhart House


10 - 11 a.m. | Guided Campus Walking Tours 
Join F&M Admission for a Campus Tour during True Blue Weekend. The tour will begin and end at the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center. Prospective students, alumni and families are welcome. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Tours will leave from the Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center.

10 – 11:30 a.m. | Government Department Gathering - Coffee and Pastries
The Government Department will be having a gathering for Government faculty and alumni with pastries and coffee from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on Saturday, October 5, in the Hard Living Room on the first floor of the Harris Center. We look forward to seeing and chatting with alumni and friends!
Hard Living Room, Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government and Public Policy

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Women’s Soccer Alumni and Team Brunch 
Women’s Soccer alumni are invited to join the team and coaches for brunch!
Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building 

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits 
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania's Cultural Heritage; Ties that Bind: Exploring Relationships in Photography; Personal Perspective: Landscapes and the Power of Place; Tempestry: The Spectrum of Climate Change; Shape of Space: Abstractions by Anne Marchand.
Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Annual meeting for the Alpha Theta Alumni Association of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
112, Stager Hall 

10:30 - Noon | Kappa Sigma Alumni Briefing
Hear an update from Kappa Sigma alumni leaders on preliminary plans for Kappa Sigma recolonization efforts, as well as an update on the Chapter House at 441 College Avenue. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Please contact Dave Coyne '87 at davecoynecfre@gmail.com with questions.
Miller Recital Hall/Nevin Chapel in Old Main

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Celebrating 20 Years of IMPACT: Networking & History 
A reunion of IMPACT alumni from the past 20 years! This event will bring together current and former IMPACT members and their families to acknowledge the history and legacy of F&M’s student organization, founded in 2004. Registration is encouraged.
Stahr Auditorium 

11 a.m. | Chi Phi Meeting – Brothers Only
Dubbsheim, 603 Race Ave.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Wrestling Kick–Off Meeting
Open to all F&M wrestling alumni, families and friends. To RSVP, please contact Coach Borja at sborja@fandm.edu.
142 Bonchek Lecture Hall, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

Noon | Diplomat Athletics: Field Hockey v. Bryn Mawr Owls 
Tylus Field

Noon | F&M Chabad Shabbat Lunch
Join us for a delicious and relaxed Shabbat lunch. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow students, enjoy great food and continue the spirit of community in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Come share in the tradition and make new friends over a meal. Please register at http://trueblueshabbat.com/.
Chabad Center, 1024 Harrisburg Ave


Noon – 2 p.m. | True Blue Weekend Tailgate and Class Photos 
Join alumni, families, students and community members at the True Blue Weekend Tailgate! All are welcome. This community celebration features food, entertainment and fun. Music from Lucille and The Wolf! Registration is required to enjoy food and beverages. Students must register at the Tailgate with a meal swipe or $5 cash or card.
Williamson Field (Rain location: Alumni Sports & Fitness Center)

Noon – 4 p.m. | F&M Athletics Tent 
Calling all current student-athletes, alumni, parents and families: Cheer on the Diplomats at our F&M Athletics tent. No RSVPs required.
South Side of Shadek Stadium (behind the scoreboard)

Noon | Reunion Class Gatherings under the Tailgate Reunion Tent
All classes ending in 4 or 9 are invited to gather under the Reunion Tent to reconnect with classmates during Tailgate. Noted below are special class gatherings organized by Class Reunion Partners:
Class of 1979 
Class of 1994 
Class of 2014
Williamson Field 

12:30 - 2:10 p.m.  |  Reunion Class Photos on the Williamson Field Bleachers 
Celebrate your milestone! Join your class for a group picture, one of the great keepsakes of the weekend. Please gather with your class 10 minutes prior to scheduled photo time.

Williamson Field

12:30 p.m. | Nevonians (Class of 1973 and older)

12:40 p.m. | Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion

12:50 p.m. | Class of 1979 - 45th Reunion

1:00 p.m. | Class of 1984 - 40th Reunion

1:10 p.m. | Class of 1989 - 35th Reunion

1:20 p.m. | Class of 1994 - 30th Reunion

1:30 p.m. | Class of 1999 - 25th Reunion

1:40 p.m. | Class of 2004 - 20th Reunion

1:50 p.m. | Class of 2009 - 15th Reunion

2:00 p.m. | Class of 2014 - 10th Reunion

2:10 p.m. | Class of 2019 - 5th Reunion

1 p.m. | Diplomat Athletics: Football v. Dickinson Red Devils 
Shadek Stadium

1 - 2 p.m. | F&M Swim Gathering
Join the F&M Swimming team, fellow alumni and families at the pool for a gathering. Food and beverages will be provided.

McGinness Pool, Alumni Sports & Fitness Center

1 - 3:30 p.m. | Open House for Phi Kappa Sigma Alumni and Families
Chapter House, 415 W. James St.

2 - 4 p.m. | Row and Reception 
The Men's and Women's Rowing teams invite F&M alumni, families and friends of the program for an afternoon with food and drinks, as well as an opportunity for rowing alumni to get in a boat or two and row. Happening rain or shine, just 25 minutes away from F&M Campus! Note for parking: Please enter at the Lake Clarke Marina entrance on the left and look for the hanging sign.
Boathouse Waterfront, 515 Boathouse Rd, Wrightsville, PA 

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | 80’s Trivia
Come and test your recall of the 1980’s in a trivia game sponsored by the Class of 1989. No registration required.
110 Lounge, Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building

3 p.m. | Diplomat Athletics: Men’s Soccer v. McDaniel Green Terror 
Tylus Field

3 – 4:30 p.m. | Celebrate 20 Years of the Writers House 
Philadelphia Alumni Writers House

3 - 5 p.m.  |  Delta Sigma Phi and Alpha Phi Alumni Gathering 
The Delta Sigma Phi Alumni Association & Alpha Phi Alumni invite you to our 4th annual Alumni Mixer! Find some letters if you still have (and fit into them) and reminisce over snacks and beverages.
102, Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government and Public Policy

3 – 5 p.m.  | Italian Department and Alumni "Aperitivo" 
Open to all alumni who took one or more Italian courses while at F&M. Registration is requested. Please contact Professor Scott Lerner at slerner@fandm.edu

Lerner residence, 1037 Woods Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603

3 – 5 p.m.  | InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Alumni, Student, Faculty, Staff Drop-in
Join us for a time to connect with other alumni, current students, faculty, and InterVarsity staff. We will celebrate God’s work through InterVarsity at F&M over the last 77 years and beyond in the lives of alumni. Share your own stories and hear stories of life and faith on campus from current students. This will be an informal drop-in gathering with light refreshments served.

Booth Ferris, Steinman College Center


3 - 6 p.m. | Phi Sigma Kappa Open House 
Join fellow brothers for an open house where the fraternity was located “back in the day.” Current residents, the Winterstein family, open their home for brothers and guests. Brothers Bill Curtis ’61 and Joe Ellenberger ’71 will be at the house to greet you.
437 W. James St., Lancaster

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Phi Kappa Sigma Annual Board Meeting
Chapter House, 415 W. James St.

4 p.m. | F&M Catastrophic Relief Alliance Reception
We are excited to invite all current and former Catastrophic Relief Alliance (CRA) members to a special reception on Saturday, October 5th, at 4 PM. Join us for delicious appetizers and an opportunity to reconnect with fellow CRA members. Don't miss this chance to celebrate our collective efforts and achievements in disaster relief and community support. Whether you're a current member or an alum, we look forward to sharing stories, building new connections, and planning for the future. Please RSVP by emailing ware@fandm.edu. We can't wait to see you there!
Harwood Commons

4 p.m. - 6 p.m. | S.I.S.T.E.R.S. Gathering
S.I.S.T.E.R.S House, 504 West James Street

4:30 p.m. | Chi Phi Reception 
Chi Phi invites active members, alumni and new members and their families for a reception to honor the Class of 2024.
Dubbsheim, 603 Race Ave.

5 p.m. | Class of ’99 Gathering at Iron Hill Brewery
781 Harrisburg Pike

5 – 7:30 p.m. | Tribute Celebration – by invitation 
Alumni Sports & Fitness Center

6 p.m. | Diplomat Athletics: Women’s Soccer v. McDaniel Green Terror 
Tylus Field

6 p.m. | Celebrating 20 Years of IMPACT: Dinner & Celebration 
A F&Mily celebration of IMPACT! This evening affair will be filled with food, wine, and great music as we celebrate 20 years of IMPACT at F&M and look forward to the next 20 years!
Registration is required.
Catering Suite, Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall

7 – 8 p.m. | Rumspringas Improv Show
Come enjoy a live improv comedy show with The Rumspringas, F&M's premier improv group! Doors open at 6:45.

Other Room Theater, 715 N Pine Street


7 - 8 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception 
Celebrate this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees and take part in the proud tradition of F&M Athletics! The following individuals will be honored as the 42nd class of inductees: Robert B. Falk, Jr., M.D., ’67, squash, Contributor; James William Teagle III, ’74, baseball; Benjamin C. Beaver ’14, men's soccer; Sheena Crawley ’13, cross country, track & field; Emily L. Green Hayden ’02, women's volleyball and Georgio R. Milligan ’12, men's basketball. In addition, the following two athletic teams will be inducted: 1964-65 Men’s Swim Team and 1989 -90 Women's Squash Team. A light reception will precede the induction ceremony. There is no cost to attend. Registration is required.
Alumni Sports & Fitness Center

7 – 9 p.m. | Class of 1974 50th Reunion Dinner 
Join fellow classmates and guests for a dinner in celebration of the Class of 1974’s 50th reunion. Registration is required.
Samuel N. and Dena M. Lombardo Welcome Center 

8 p.m. | Spectrum Concert 
Join us for a performance featuring all of F&M's instrumental music ensembles: Orchestra, Philharmonia, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Western African Drumming Ensemble.
Ann and Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall

Reunion Class Gatherings

Noon | Class of ’79 Gathering during True Blue Weekend Tailgate
Reunion Tent

Noon | Class of ’94 Gathering during True Blue Weekend Tailgate
Reunion Tent

Noon | Class of ’14 Gathering during True Blue Weekend Tailgate
Reunion Tent

5 p.m. | Class of ’99 Gathering at Iron Hill Brewery
781 Harrisburg Pike


7 p.m. | Class of ’04 Gathering at Iron Hill Brewery
781 Harrisburg Pike

Sunday, October 6

9 – 11 a.m. | Campus Breakfast 
True Blue Weekend guests can enjoy breakfast in the Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall for $7.75 per person, payable at the door. Registration is requested.
Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall  

10 a.m. | F&M Athletics Achievement Celebration 
Join us at a new Athletics Achievement Celebration! Lauren Packer Webster, director of athletics & recreation, will lead recognition of 2023-2024 athletic teams and individuals who reached a milestone achievement in their divisional sport through the NCAA. Remarks by President Barbara K. Altmann, Ph.D. RSVP to jkamis@fandm.edu.
Alumni Sports and Fitness Center  

10 – 11:30 a.m. | Hillel: Bagels Before You Go Brunch
Enjoy a relaxing and delicious brunch with the F&Mily.
Registration is highly encouraged. Current F&M students are no charge.
Klehr Center for Jewish Life, 645 College Ave 

11 a.m. | The Black Student Union Meet & Greet Brunch for Alumni and Current Students
Black Cultural Center House, 615 College Ave 

12 - 1:30 p.m. | Brunch with First-Gen Dips  

Join fellow first-generation students and alumni for brunch in the Weis Great Room. We look forward to seeing you!
Weis College House Great Room

Noon - 4 p.m.  | Phillips Museum of Art Exhibits
Stop by the Phillips Museum of Art to view the Fall exhibitions: Ingrained: Celebrating Pennsylvania's Cultural Heritage; Ties that Bind: Exploring Relationships in Photography; Personal Perspective: Landscapes and the Power of Place; Tempestry: The Spectrum of Climate Change; Shape of Space: Abstractions by Anne Marchand.
Phillips Museum of Art, Steinman College Center  

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