Welcome Home!
We are so glad you are here for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2024!
A Special Welcome to the Class of 1974 as You Celebrate Your 50th Reunion!
Thank You to Uwharrie Bank, Homecoming and Family Weekend Presenting Sponsor!
Pre-registered? Check in on Friday, between 10 am – 1 pm, at Emily Prudden Park on the North Lawn. Look for the tent in front of Jordan Hall. Check in on Saturday, all day, at the Welcome/Hospitality Tent in front of Merner Gym.
Not pre-registered? We’re still glad you’re here! Some events may no longer be accepting participants, but most weekend activities are wide open. Stop by the Welcome/Hospitality Tents to check in and get answers to all your questions.
Welcome/Hospitality Sponsored by Stanly County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Falcon Trail Hike, Start at Merner Gym, 9 am Open to all. Intro with Dr. Mike Riemann, Professor Emeritus. Led by Gary Weart ’71 and Paul Hinkle ’74. The trail is 2.1 miles one way. A ride back to campus will be provided. |
Plein Air Paint Out, Merner Gym, 9 am Open to all alumni and current students. Create a campus landscape by painting outdoors with oil painter Melinda Allen ’74. RSVP previously required. |
Class of 1974 Reunion Lunch, 12 pm Stokes Student Center - Grady Board Room Celebrating your 50th Reunion with former classmates. RSVP previously required. |
Friends of the Library Present Meet the Author, 2 pm Harris Lecture Hall Join Bob Gulledge ’68 as he shares how his dream of creating a book became reality. Gulledge, along with Larry Monaghan ’68, Gary Weart ’71, and Margaret Earley Whitt ’68, will also read excerpts from His Field, Our Dreams, a compilation of stories written in memory of Pfeiffer’s legendary baseball coach Joe Ferebee. |
Family Weekend Academic Social, 2:30 - 4 pm President's House Patio Families of current students are invited to enjoy light refreshments with Dr. Scott Bullard, President, Dr. Danny Mynatt, Provost, and Pfeiffer faculty. |
Pickleball Round Robin, Rock Creek Park, 3-5 pm 114 Rock Creek Dr, in Albemarle. RSVP previously required. |
Milestone Reunion Kick-Off, Center for Health Sciences, 5 - 6 pm Alumni in milestone reunion classes are invited to kick off Falcons Nite Out, with appetizers and drinks. The Center is located at 245 E Main St. RSVP previously required. |
Meet Your People in Courthouse Square Park! 5:30 - 9:30 pm Enjoy Bites, Brews & Music (2nd St & Main) to the sounds of DJ Elbert Branch of LaidBack Entertainment. Dance to your favorite reunion tunes! · Food/Beverage Trucks – Viva Tacos & Sabor, Gouda's Kitchen, The Rican Redneck, & Boujee Brews · Beer Garden – Uwharrie Brewing · Your choice, your treat! All accept cash and credit cards. · Create some reunion memories at the 360 Photo Booth! Food Trucks Not Your Jam? If you’re looking for a more refined dining experience, make plans with pfriends to gather at local establishments that are welcoming alumni to town! Check out the options below, under Local Accommodations. The Pfeiffer Welcome Table at Courthouse Square is the hub for Homecoming check-in, information, and reunion group coordination. Making last-minute plans? Let us know where you’ll be, and we can share your plans. |
Center for Health Sciences Tour, 5:30 - 7 pm Check out the University’s state-of-the-art facility for our newest graduate programs in Physician Assistant Studies and Occupational Therapy. Located at 245 E Main St. |
Class of 1974 Reunion Dinner, Harmanco's, 7 pm Continuing the 50th Reunion Celebration with a special dinner just for the Class of 1974 at Harmanco's (1407 E Main St in Albemarle). RSVP previously required. |
Homecoming Concert with Ryan Perry, North Lawn, 8 - 11 pm Alumni and families are invited to join Pfeiffer students for a live Homecoming concert on the Front Lawn! Ryan Perry has cemented himself as one of THE hot country acts in the Southeast. Opening for Tracy Lawrence, Colt Ford, Toby Keith, Jamey Johnson, Ronnie Dunn, and more, Ryan is versatile and entertains country-loving crowds of all ages! Grab a blanket or chair, and finish off the evening with great music! |
Need a ride around campus on Saturday? Golf carts will provide shuttle services throughout the day. Just flag one down or stop by the Welcome/Hospitality Tent to catch the next ride!
Transportation sponsored by The Village of Misenheimer
Get your Falcon Gear at the Pfeiffer Campus Store! Located in front of Merner Gym from 11 am – 2 pm, on Saturday, you’ll find a variety of Pfeiffer clothing and other items to choose from. Cash and credit cards accepted. For a wider selection, the Campus Store, located in Stokes Student Center, will also be open on Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm, and on Saturday, from 10 am to 5 pm.
Reunion Breakfast Reception, Pfeiffer Chapel, Room 103, 8:30 – 9:30 am Kick off Homecoming Saturday with a light breakfast prior to the Annual Alumni Gathering in the Chapel. Coffee, juice, and pastries. RSVP previously requested. Sponsored by Nick Sambenedetto ’94 and Lunch Time Investments |
Annual Alumni Gathering, Pfeiffer Chapel, 10 am University Update from President Scott Bullard. Alumni award recipients recognized. Alumni choir performance. Choir rehearsal at 9 am, in the Chapel, is required. Sponsored by Union Power Cooperative |
Paint & Design Class, Jane Freeman Hall, Room 200, 10 am – 12 pm A Family Weekend event just for students and their families. RSVP previously required. |
Falcon Tailgate, Merner Gym Parking Lot, All Day Spots Reserved in Advance. Lunch Concessions available 11 am – 2:30 pm. The beer tent will be open from 11 am to 4 pm. Sponsored by Garmon Mechanical Services |
Pfeiffer Falcons Volleyball, Merner Gym, 12 – 4 pm Catch the fun and face-paced competition of Women’s Volleyball. Pfeiffer will host this NCAA DIII Tri-Match. Free admission. · Pfeiffer University vs Salem College – 12 pm · Salem College vs Bob Jones University – 2 pm · Pfeiffer University vs Bob Jones University – 4 pm |
Family Weekend Social, Lefko-Mills Field, 12 – 5 pm Mingle and enjoy refreshments with your student and other families, during Saturday afternoon Homecoming activities. Look for the tent on the north side of the field. |
Lefko-Mills Field Dedication, 1 pm After a major facility renovation last spring, Lefko-Mills Field will be dedicated in honor of former soccer coach Nick Lefko ’37 and former lacrosse coach Randy Mills. Lead donors to the project will be recognized, and commemorative signate will be unveiled. |
NCAA DIII Men’s Soccer Game, Lefko-Mills Field, 2 pm Pfeiffer University vs Mary Baldwin University. Free admission. Pfeiffer’s Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime. |
Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner, 5:30 pm Stokes Student Center, Grady Board Room Former student-athletes and coaches are inducted into the 2024 Class of the Pfeiffer Sports Hall of Fame. Enjoy a social reception from 5:30 – 6 pm. Ceremony and dinner begins at 6 pm. $25/person. Limited tickets available for purchase at the Welcome/Hospitality Tent until 3 pm on Saturday. Sponsored by David (’04) and Ale Buchanan (’03) Miller and Auctus Advisors |
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The 1891 Inn
427 Pee Dee Avenue
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 804-1108
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Best Western
2300 US Hwy 52 N
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 985-1111
Holiday Inn Express
500 Leonard Ave
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 986-2100
Sleep Inn (newly renovated)
621 NC 24 Hwy
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 983-2770
Quality Inn
735 NC 24 Hwy
Albemarle, NC 28001
(704) 983-6990
The Cunningham Estate and Cottage
1035 Pee Dee Ave.
Albemarle, NC 28001
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The Hall House and Gardens
343 N 2nd St.
Albemarle, NC 28001
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1913 Badin Inn
107 Spruce St.
Badin, NC 28009
(704) 422-1079
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Comfort Suites
1040 E Innes St
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 630-0065
Courtyard by Marriott
120 Marriott Cir
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 680-9201
Hampton Inn
1001 Klumac Rd
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 637-8000
Holiday Inn Express
125 Marriott Cir
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 314-4100
Across the Pond Bed & Breakfast
324 N. Fulton Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(866) 296-7965
Home2Suites
1300 Jake Alexander Blvd S.
Salisbury, NC 28146
(980) 432-8100