50th Reunion Golden Hawks

Schedule of Events

1 p.m.: Barnes Foundation Art Museum Tour
Location:2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia PA
Cost:  $30 per person
Highlights Tour:  This one-hour tour explores highlights of the collection and learn the history of the Barnes.  Includes access to the collection and special exhibition before and after the tour.
 

Schedule of Events

10-11:30 a.m.: Check-in
Location: Frances M. Maguire Art Museum at Saint Joseph's University (Bldg #61)   

10 a.m.: Tour of Frances M. Maguire Art Museum
Location: Frances M. Maguire Art Museum at Saint Joseph's University (Bldg #61)       
Cost:  Complimentary
Get a first hand look at the Maguire Museum, hear from Carmen Croce, Director of Scholarly Press, University Press and Curator as he walks you through the SJU collection and history.

Noon-3 p.m.:  Hawk Hill Alumni Picnic (optional)
Location: TBD
Cost:  Complimentary
Join the SJU community of students, parents, alumni, faculty and families, and take a break from your day and enjoy time with Hawks. Featuring local fare, beer and wine garden, live music, performances by student a cappella groups 54th and City, City Belles, and Hawkapella.  

3 p.m.: Class of 1974 Campus Bus Tours
Location:Erivan K. Haub Executive Center | 5th floor McShain Hall (Bldg #46)
Cost:  Complimentary

• Enjoy a bus tour of campus, highlighting the many changes over the past 50 years. Stops include:
  Main campus
• Michael J. Hagan '85 Arena
• University Bookstore
• James J. Maguire '58 Campus
• Maguire Wolfington Welcome Center (Formally the Cardinal's Residence)
   

5 p.m: Welcome Back Reception for the Class of 1974
Location: Maguire Wolfington Welcome Center (Bldg #26 )
Cost:  Class of 1974 Complimentary;  Guests$45.00
Join classmates and their guests for conversation, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and light dinner stations as you “stroll” down memory lane at this celebration of your 50th reunion.

Schedule of Events

11 a.m.:  Class of 1974 and Golden Hawks Mass
Location: Chapel of Saint Joseph (Bldg. #16)
Celebrate mass with your 1974 classmates, the Golden Hawks and SJU community.

Noon:  Class of 1974 Induction to the Golden Hawks and the Golden Hawks Reunion Luncheon
Location: Campion Student Center (Bldg #17)
Cost:  Class of 1974 Complimentary;   Guest: $20
Welcome to the Golden Hawks community as the Class of 1974 members receive your pins and certificates.

3 p.m.:  Class of 1974 Class Picture
Location: Campion Student Center (Bldg #17)

Parking for those attending Saturday:

TBD

For more information, please contact Lynn Langnas at llangnas@sju.edu or call (610) 660-3467.

The 50th Reunion Weekend is a festive recreational event. Dress casually and comfortably.

In past years, many alumni have chosen to wear a sport coat or jacket and tie for the class photo.

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The printed postcard invitation will be in the mail by the beginning of May 2024. If you do not receive the invite by the end of March, please contact Lynn Langnas at (610) 660-3467 or email Lynn at llangnas@sju.edu.

We ask all participants to submit registration and payments by Monday, September 9, 2024 to ensure the quality and success of the 50th Reunion Weekend.

We strongly encourage pre-registration for all events to ensure proper space and meal planning. 

The bookstore will be open over the 50th Reunion Weekend and we will make a special stop during the campus tours. Hours are:

• Thursday: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Make Your Gift

Your gift, regardless of designation, will count toward the totals announced at the Induction Luncheon. If you have questions or would prefer to submit your gift by phone, contact Maura Slatowski at (610) 660-1244 or mslatows@sju.edu.

Both your gift and the match your company makes will count in your Reunion Class Gift total. Be sure to contact your company’s human resources office prior to making your gift to determine whether or not your company matches. A company match is an excellent way to increase the value of your Reunion gift.

The Ignatian Society recognizes donors who have generously provided or plan to provide a gift to Saint Joseph’s University through bequests, trusts, and other life-income gifts. For more information on the Ignatian Society, or to discuss planned giving opportunities, contact us at 610-660-1968 or giftplanning@sju.edu.

The entire Saint Joseph’s University campus is handicap accessible. However, contact Lynn Langnas at (610) 660-3467 or llangnas@sju.edu. so we may ensure all our guests feel welcome and comfortable over the 50th Reunion Weekend. 

Meal options will be offered for individuals with special dietary needs. Contact Lynn Langnas at (610) 660-3467 or llangnas@sju.edu.to talk about your needs so we can properly accommodate you.