Alumni Engagement

We encourage all alumni to return to Eckerd for a fun-filled Reunion Weekend! For a quick check-in when you get to campus, please preregister. Registration begins at $0 with the Pick Your Price ticket type. Pick Your Price includes all free events and allows you to handpick paid events from the à la carte menu. Paid events are listed below in the à la carte menu and also designated with a ($) on the Reunion Weekend schedule. Full Weekend packages include entry to all events at one discounted price.

Registration will open October 24, 2019.

Class of 1970 Welcome Cookout
6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Post Card Inn On The Beach, 6300 Gulf Boulevard, St. Pete Beach, Florida
Early-arriving members of the Class of 1970 will gather for a casual dinner.

Triton Inshore Slam ($)
7:00 a.m. –2:00 p.m., Waterfront Complex
Fish with professional guides from Summer Vacation Charters Inc., led by Captain Brent Gaskill! – Master Angler Award; -First, Second, and Third Place Awards for Highest of 3 of 8 species (Snook, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Flounder, and Grouper).

Volleyball Team Battle of the Bay
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Vinoy Park Beach Volleyball Courts
Battle on the Bay is an NCAA beach volleyball tournament hosted by Eckerd College Beach Volleyball with 7 teams from all over the country playing from D1 and D2. The teams participating this year are Eckerd College, Florida Atlantic University, University of Tennessee Martin, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Southern College, University of Tampa and Catawba College.

Class of 1970 Guided Campus Walking Tour
9:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m., Departing From Franklin Templeton
Members of the Class of 1970 join our staff tour guide for an inside look at the latest developments on campus.

Phi Beta Kappa Reunion
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., Friends of the Library Room (Faculty Lounge), Armacost Library
Refreshments will be served along with great conversation. Come and enjoy seeing your PBK friends!

Class of 1970 Welcome Session
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Miller Auditorium

Ford Scholars Reunion
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Friends of the Library Room (Faculty Lounge), Armacost Library
Come and enjoy seeing your Ford Scholar friends! Refreshments will be served along with stories galore.

Campus Walking Tour
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Departing From Franklin Templeton

Dean’s Luncheon Celebrating 50 Years of the London Study Centre at Gower Street ($)
Noon–1:30 p.m., Fox Hall
Join Dean of Faculty Suzan Harrison and fellow alumni to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Gower Street.

Tennis Alumni Social
2:00 p.m., Fred Bullard Tennis Courts
Tennis Alumni cheer on the Men’s and Women’s Tennis teams as they take on Davis and Elkins College.

Alumni Yoga
2:00–3:00 p.m., GO Pavilion
Join Ron Porter ’05, director of service-learning, for a relaxing mid-day yoga session in the shade.

Campus Walking Tour
2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., Departing From Franklin Templeton

Class of 1970 Golden Triton Hospitality Lounge proudly sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd
2:00–4:30 p.m., Friends of the Library Room (Faculty Lounge), Armacost Library
Golden Tritons and their guests will have their own room for gathering and reminiscing throughout the weekend.

Pitchers With Professors
4:30–6:00 p.m., Triton’s Pub
Alumni, faculty and students gather for this popular event during Reunion Weekend.

Golden Triton Society Dinner Honoring the Class of 1970 ($)
5:30–8:00 p.m., Fox Hall
A casual dinner will honor the 50th Anniversary Reunion of the Class of 1970, who will be inducted into the Golden Triton Society. All Golden Tritons are welcome to attend.

Night Out in St. Petersburg
7:00–10:00 p.m., Green Bench Brewing Company
1133 Baum Avenue North, St. Petersburg
Meet up with friends at a favorite local spot!

Class of 2015 Gathering
7:00–10:00 p.m., Green Bench Brewing Company
Members of the Class of 2015 will gather to celebrate their 5^th Reunion!

Volleyball Alumni Social
8:00 p.m., 3 Daughters Brewing, 222 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

Volleyball Team Battle of the Bay
8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Vinoy Park Beach Volleyball Courts
Battle on the Bay is an NCAA beach volleyball tournament hosted by Eckerd College Beach Volleyball with 7 teams from all over the country playing from D1 and D2. The teams participating this year are Eckerd College, Florida Atlantic University, University of Tennessee Martin, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Southern College, University of Tampa and Catawba College.

Alumni Awards Breakfast Hosted by President Eastman ($)
9:00–10:30 a.m., Fox Hall
President Eastman will host the annual breakfast to honor alumni achievements.

Campus Walking Tour
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m., Departing From Franklin Templeton

Women’s Resource Center Alumnae Awards
10:30–11:30 a.m., Women’s Resource Center, Fox Hall

EC MakerSpace Open House
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., EC MakerSpace building by the Pool
The EC MakerSpace offers a place for Eckerd students, alumni, faculty and staff the opportunity to build projects, explore technologies and learn about topics ranging from 3D printing to wood working to graphic design. Stop by and check out the space!

Bicycle Shop Open House & Scavenger Hunt
10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Ground level of Nu Residence Complex
Stop by the Bicycle Shop to learn about the Yellow Bike program and join alumni and friends for a fun Scavenger Hunt around campus using the bikes.

Class of 1970 Golden Triton Hospitality Lounge proudly sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Eckerd
11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., Friends of the Library Room (Faculty Lounge), Armacost Library

Golf Alumni Lunch
12:00 p.m.–1:30 p.m., Lewis House
Golf Alumni gather to reminisce and catch up with one another.

Picnic at the Waterfront with an EC-SAR Demonstration ($)
12:00–3 p.m., Waterfront Complex
Enjoy a cookout, games and complimentary boat rides in the bay–and learn about Eckerd College Search and Rescue!

Campus Boat Tours
12:00–3:00 p.m., Departing From the Waterfront Complex

9-Hole Golf Scramble ($)
3:00 p.m., St. Petersburg Country Club
Join your classmates for an informal and fun round of golf.

Men’s and Women’s Soccer Alumni Gathering: 7v7 Coed Friendlies
5:00–7:00 p.m., North Grass Field
Women’s Alumni game will be from 5-6 p.m. and the Men’s Alumni game will be from 6-7 p.m. Snacks will be provided by Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and Chick-Fil-A.

Class of 1995 Gathering
6:00–7:00 p.m., The Pub, Hough Quad
Members of the Class of 1995 will gather to celebrate their 25^th Reunion.

PEL Alumni Gathering
6:30–7:30 p.m., CVA 101, The Helmar and Enole Nielsen Center for Visual Arts

Reception at the Nielsen Center for Visual Arts
6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m., The Helmar and Enole Nielsen Center for Visual Arts
Enjoy wine and cheese while exploring the Center for Visual Arts.

Reunion Celebration ($)
7:30–10:00 p.m., Wrenn Hall and Patio, James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences
Dinner, dancing and a photo booth are among the activities available at the biggest event of the weekend!

Class of 2010 Gathering
7:30–10:00 p.m., Wrenn Hall and Patio, James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences
Members of the Class of 2010 will gather to celebrate their 10^th Reunion!

Another Man’s Trash Improv Show
10:00–11:00 p.m., Location TBA

Alumni Yoga
8:00–9:00 a.m., South Beach
Wake up right with early morning yoga on the beach with director of service-learning, Ron Porter ’05.

Alumni Worship Service
9:30–10:15 a.m., Wireman Chapel
The service will feature a memorial to those Eckerd community members we lost last year.

Farewell Brunch
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Wittner Terrace, The Helmar and Enole Nielsen Center for Visual Arts
This casual and relaxing brunch caps off the weekend.
Rain location is Fox Hall

Senior Series: Lunch with Alumni and Professionals ($)
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m., Sheen Courtyard
Career Services will again expand its’ programming to prepare seniors for their lives after Eckerd with the Senior Series. This is the first session of three Sundays of networking and seminars led by professionals who will teach students about finances, job searching, making a great first impression at work, leasing an apartment, building new social circles, and much more. Join seniors for this networking lunch and share your expertise!