
Homecoming
Join us October 13–15 for Homecoming 2023!
We are excited to welcome our alumni, families, and friends to campus for a fun-filled Homecoming at the Valley, October 13–15, 2023. This year, we celebrate alumni with graduation years ending in 3 & 8. Register for the Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent and receive a $5 discount to celebrate your special class reunion year.
We are excited to share the Homecoming 2023 schedule of events.
Please note that all events are rain or shine and subject to change.
Homecoming 2023 Schedule
LVC BLUE & WHITE CLUB GOLF CLASSIC
9 a.m. Registration | 10 a.m. Start | Fairview Golf Course, Lebanon
Register here.
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT LECTURE
12 p.m. | Clyde A. Lynch Classroom 186
Dr. Nathan Hepler ’13 will share his career journey.
FLYING DUTCHMEN ALE REVEAL
5 p.m. | Alumni & Family Hospitality tent
Enjoy a tasting and presentation by the student “Brew Crew” of the 2023 Edition Flying Dutchmen Ale. (Must be 21-years of age to enjoy the Flying Dutchman Ale, ID required).
Advance Registration Required | COST: $10 per person.
Register Here.
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AND RECEPTION
6:30 p.m. | Frederic K. Miller Chapel and Allan W. Mund College Center
Celebrate the official induction of the 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class. All alumni are welcome. Dress is business formal. (Must be 21-years of age to enjoy the Flying Dutchman Ale, ID required).
Advance Registration Required | COST: $30 per person and $15 per child (under 12)
Register Here.
2023 Inductees:
- Jennifer Cronin ’11 – Cross Country/Track
- Laura Snyder McMillen ’11 – Softball
- Nicole Snyder ’13 – Women’s Soccer
- Sarah Dietrich Linn ’03 – Field Hockey
- Dave Zimmerman ’07 – Football
PEP RALLY AND DUTCHMEN DANCE-OFF
8 p.m. | Arnold Field
Meet the Homecoming Court and cheer on the Flying Dutchmen teams as they prepare for Saturday contests and entertain with their best dance moves.
Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
7:30 a.m. | Arnold Field
Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game
9:00 a.m. | Arnold Field
HOMECOMING CHECK IN
8 a.m.–1 p.m. | Registration Tent, LVC Athletic Complex
Check in to tell us you’re on campus and pick up some LVC swag (while supplies last). Purchase the 2023 Souvenir Homecoming Cup for access to the Homecoming Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent.
Register Here.
ALUMNI & FAMILY HOSPITALITY TENT
10 a.m. – the third quarter of the football game (or 1:30 pm, whichever comes first) | LVC Athletic Complex
Check in at the Registration Tent to pick up your 2023 Souvenir Homecoming Cup (while supplies last) before entry to the Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent where you will enjoy snacks and beverages, including 2 pours of the 2023 Edition of the Flying Dutchman Ale (Must be 21-years of age to enjoy the Flying Dutchman Ale, ID required).
Advance Registration Required | COST: $20 per souvenir cup pre-registered by October 11. $25 per souvenir cup day of (discount of $5 for class reunion years – 3’s & 8’s)
Register Here.
SPIRIT ZONE
10 a.m.–12 p.m. | LVC Athletic Complex
Bring the kids to the practice field for lawn games, face painting, and more!
GAMMA SIGMA SIGMA OPEN HOUSE
10:30 a.m-11:30 a.m. | 50 N. College Ave
Gamma Sigma Sigma alumnae are invited to visit the Gamma Sigma Sigma house, connect with sisters, enjoy refreshments and play yard games. Advance Registration Required.
Register Here.
Football vs. King’s College
12 p.m. | Arnold Field
Women’s Soccer vs. Delaware Valley University
1 p.m. | Herbert Field
Men’s Soccer Alumni Game and Tailgate
1 p.m. | Men’s Soccer Practice Field
All soccer fans are welcome to attend.
Men’s Soccer Alumni – join us for a great alumni game and tailgate and support our current squad. Registration includes a game t-shirt, food, and drinks and closes October 3rd. Advance Registration required.
Register Here.
Musical Performance by Jake!
3 p.m. | Mund Patio
Enjoy live music by Jake Nguyen ‘25 and light refreshments.
Men’s Soccer vs. Delaware Valley University
4 p.m. | Herbert Field
CLASS OF 1968-75 RECEPTION AND DINNER HONORING THE CLASS OF 1973
5–5:45 p.m. | Reception for Class of 1973
5:45 p.m. | Reception and dinner for Classes of 1968-1975
Fairview Golf Pavilion, 114 N. Zinn’s Mill Rd., Lebanon PA
Members of the Classes of 1968-1975 are invited to a reception and buffet dinner. Dress is business casual.
Advance Registration Required: COST: $45
Register Here.
Alumni attending:
- Gregory Arnold ’72 and Beth Arnold
- George Barnabic ’73 and Peggy Barnabic
- Pat Rau Beckman ’70
- Steven Brandsberg ’69
- Kathy Neidig Calabrese ’73 and Tony Calabrese ’73
- Dale Carpenter ’70
- Tony DeMarco ’70
- Greg Detweiler ’73 and Tania Detweiler
- Michael Dortch ’73
- John Dottolo ’70
- Cindy Evans ’73
- James Evans ’69
- Walter Frankowski Jr. ’73 and Kathleen Frankowski
- Don Frantz ’73
- Deborah Strickler Freer ’71 and Patrick Freer Sr.
- Joe Gargiulo ’73 and Deborah Kost Gargiulo ’75
- Carey Garland ’73 and Doris Garland
- Ken Gilberg ’73 and Nanci Gilberg
- Jensen Groff ’70 and Linda Groff
- Anthony Leach ’73
- Lydia Keegan Mahjoubian ’73 and Charles Mahjoubian
- John Mardula ’73 and Elizabeth Graft ’72
- Nancy Crowther Jones ’73
- Carol Hoeflich McCall ’70 and George L. McCall Jr
- Ronald Miller ’70 and Carol Grove Miller ’71
- Michael Morrison ’71 and Karen Morrison
- James Nagy ’72 and Andrea Brandsberg Nagy ’72
- Christine Becker Robinson ’73 and Scott Robinson
- Patricia Sherman-Johnson ’73 and James Johnson
- Rich Thompson ’71 and Linda Witmer Thompson ’73
- Cathy Miller Van Norden ’73 and Dave Griffin
- Galen Walmer ’73 and Joan Yingst Walmer ’74
- Julie Hummer Wettach ’70
- Nancy Wieman ’69
Women’s Field Hockey vs. Stevens Institute of Technology
6 p.m. | Arnold Field
THE DUTCHMEN
6 p.m. | Frederic K. Miller Chapel
The premiere showing of The Dutchmen, a documentary of the 1994 Men’s Basketball NCAA Division III National Championship Team
Advance Registration Required | COST: $10 per person
Register Here.
ALUMNI AWARDS LUNCH
11 a.m. Registration, 11:30 a.m. Brunch and Awards | Hershey Country Club, Hershey PA
Attend the celebration and presentation of the 2023 Alumni Award Winners.
Advance Registration Required | COST: $30 per person.
Register Here.
2023 Awardees:
- Karen A. Young, SPHR, SHRM-SCP ’84 – The Distinguished Alumnus Award
- Cornell Wilson ’96 – Alumni Citation
- Betty Ross ’14 – The Young Alumni Award
- Dr. Keith Wharton ’79, P’09- The June Herr Outstanding Educator of the Year Award
- Dr. Anthony Marasco ’08 – Creative Achievement Award
- Bob Johns ’75 – Betty C. Hungerford ’54, H’09 Award for Distinguished Service to Lebanon Valley College
MEN’S TENNIS ALUMNI EVENT
11 a.m. | Shankroff Tennis Center
Watch the LVC Men’s Tennis Team and alumni compete. Light refreshments will be served. For more information contact Men’s Head Tennis Coach, Jeff Robbins at robbins@lvc.edu.
HOMECOMING CONCERT
3 p.m. | Miller Chapel
Alumni will be invited to join the Choir in singing “The Lord Bless and Keep You” at the conclusion of the concert.
Homecoming Weekend Hours:
- Friday, 10/13: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday, 10/14: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Sunday, 10/15: 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Visit LVC’s newest building, the Nursing Education Facility, on the north side of campus. LVC admitted its first cohort of nursing students in Fall 2022 and this facility opened for students in Fall 2023. Visitors are welcome to walk through during your time on campus.
Sponsor
Thank you to our Homecoming sponsor for its support!
