TROY, Ala. – Troy University’s annual Spring Alumni Reunion weekend is set for March 9-10 on the Troy Campus.

The event coincides with the University’s Irish Week celebration, which features Irish-themed events throughout the week including a St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Cooking Contest.

“The annual alumni reunion provides our alumni with an excellent opportunity to return to campus to renew old friendships and see the tremendous growth taking place here at Troy University,” said Faith Ward, director of alumni affairs. “I encourage our alumni and friends to join us and take part in the wonderful activities we have associated with our reunion and Irish Week celebration.”

Check-in for alumni will begin at 4 p.m. on March 9 at the Alumni House, located on the corner of Highland Avenue and George Wallace Drive. An alumni cookout will be held adjacent to Riddle-Pace Field at 4:30 p.m. At 6 p.m., the Trojan baseball team will play host to Sun Belt Conference opponent Middle Tennessee State.

On Saturday, March 10, alumni will have the opportunity to participate in numerous reunion and Irish Week activities. The alumni of Alpha Delta Pi will hold a reunion beginning at 10:30 a.m. on the Shackelford Quadrangle. The University’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade is scheduled for noon and will wind through the campus along University Avenue.

A Letter Winners Reunion Lunch for former Trojan athletes will be held at 12:30 p.m. in the end zone of Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium. There will also be tailgating activities on Tailgate Terrance during that time, leading up to a spring football scrimmage beginning at 2:30 p.m.

At 2 p.m. on March 10, Chi Omega will dedicate its sorority house in memory of Rachel Youngblood Hawkins. The dedication will honor the memory of Mrs. Hawkins - wife of board president pro-tem Dr. Doug Hawkins, recognizing her efforts to build a Greek system at the University and for her 22 years of service as chapter advisor. Mrs. Hawkins died Sept. 10, 2006.

An Irish Traveler’s Reunion is scheduled for 4 p.m. at the Alumni House.

A cocktail reception for alumni and friends will be held at 6 p.m. in the Stadium Club, located on the fourth floor of the Movie Gallery Veterans Stadium press box tower. The alumni reunion dinner will follow at 7 p.m. The Troy University Distinguished Leadership Award will be presented during the dinner. The award was created to recognize the achievements of TROY alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves through exemplary work, philanthropy, leadership and service to their profession, community and alma mater.

Tickets for the banquet are $25 each, which will include admission to the reception. For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 334-670-3318.

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