SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY ALUMNI NEWS
January 2008
Pittsburgh Pops Alumni Event
An annual tradition, Slippery Rock University at the Pittsburgh Pops! Join us for a glorious afternoon of music at Heinz Hall and a private reception afterwards with Marvin Hamlisch. The event takes place on Sunday, February 17, 2008, 2:30 p.m., at Heinz Hall. For more information, go to rockalumnicafe.com/Pops08.
SRU Night with the Orlando Magic
Join fellow ROCK alumni in the Orlando area for an evening of fun and professional basketball as the Orlando Magic take on the Indiana Pacers. Prices range from $20 - $40. Deadline to register is March 1, 2008. The game and pre-game reception with President Smith will be held at the Amway Arena on March 15, 2008, pre-game reception at 5:30 p.m., tipoff at 7 p.m. To register, contact Jack Lensky, '91, Senior Season Ticket Account Executive, Orlando Magic, at 407-916-2949 or e-mail jlensky@orlandomagic.com. For additional information, go to rockalumnicafe.com/orlando08.
Tampa Alumni Reception
Join fellow alumni from the Tampa/St. Petersburg area for an evening of fun at Bahama Breeze. We will be meeting at the outdoor gazebo with live entertainment, unlimited Caribbean appetizers and cash bar. The cost is only $20 per person. The event will be held at Bahama Breeze, 3045 N. Rocky Point Drive E, Tampa, FL 33607. For directions, go to www.bahamabreeze.com. Call 1-800-GET-ROCK or alumni@sru.edu to pre-register for this event. No walk-ins permitted. Must pre-register by March 4, 2008.
Ft. Lauderdale Alumni Reception
Join President Smith and fellow alumni from the Ft. Lauderdale area for a special reception in the banquet room of the Ocean Manor Beach Resort, next to the Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar and Cafe. He event will be held on March 18, 2008, from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Cost is only $15 per person and includes two drink tickets for beer and wine plus hot and cold hors d'oeuvres. The banquet room overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Dress is casual. Meet the president, network with alumni and just come out and have a good time. Space is limited so contact the alumni office at 1-800-GET-ROCK or alumni@sru.edu. For more information, go to rockalumnicafe.com/lauderdale08.
The Wedding Singer
The movie has now been turned into a new musical. Join fellow alumni as we ROCK the eighties in Pittsburgh and have a rocking good time. The play takes place on April 13, 2008, at the Benedum Theater, at 1 p.m. For more information, go to rockalumnicafe.com/WeddingSinger or contact the alumni office at 1-800-GET-ROCK or alumni@sru.edu.
The President's Scholarship Gala
Join us for this semi-annual black tie event. The theme for the gala is "Swing Time at the Rock." The event will be held at the Marriott at Cranberry Woods on Saturday, May 17, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. Special rates for SRU alumni staying overnight. For more information, go to rockalumnicafe.com/PresidentsGala08 or call 724-738-2187
Raleigh-Durham (N.C.) Alumni Reception
Join fellow alumni living in the Raleigh Durham area as we welcome our newest group of student teachers completing their student teaching in area school districts. Alumni from all majors are welcome. Only $15 per person. The event will be held at the Sunset Grille, on July 10, 2008, at 5:30 p.m. To register, go to rockalumnicafe.com/NC08 or call 1-800-GET-ROCK. You must pre-register to this event!
Join your Alumni Association today! Help us reach our membership drive goal of "2008 in 2008" annual members. We are only 25 memberships short of our goal! Dues help fund alumni events, scholarships and communications. Go to rockalumnicafe.com and click on "Join/Renew Your SRUAA Alumni Association."
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