Alumni Events
Upcoming Events
Find all upcoming events on the Murray State event calendar. Use the search box or category function to find alumni specific events.
Hopkinsville Friday After 5
"Eclipseville" may be going dark one afternoon in August, but it will be totally BLUE
AND GOLD downtown Hopkinsville Friday night, July 28, 5-8 p.m. as the Murr-Vegas All
Stars and the Murray State University Alumni Association invade Fridays@Five at Founder's
Square. If you know a potential Racer, bring them along as we'll be joined by our
friends from the University Office of Recruitment and the Hopkinsville Regional Campus
with tons of information and plenty of Murray State swag. Be sure to rock your blue
and gold to show your Racer Pride, and stop by and see us for a free gift!
Creating Tomorrow by Dreaming Today
Murray State University alumna and former NASA director Sue Darnell Ellis will present
a special lecture entitled “Creating Tomorrows by Dreaming Today” on August 17 at
7:30 p.m. in Wrather Auditorium. Darnell Ellis will share her journey working with
NASA just days before the 2017 Solar Eclipse captures the world’s attention. According
to Darnell Ellis, the key to success is dreaming big and not being afraid of failure.
You won’t want to miss this inspiring event! The lecture will be streamed live at
murraystate.edu/streaming.
Homecoming
Make plans to join us for Homecoming 2017, October 27-29. Murray State Alumni from all over the world are invited to return to campus for all of the Homecoming festivities including special class reunions, the Homecoming parade, Tent City and of course, the football game and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Regardless of when you were a student at Murray State, this will always be your home. Go Racers!
Past Events
Friday After 5 in Owensboro
The Murray State University Alumni Association, along with our friends in the University Office of Recruitment, had a blast hanging out in Owensboro recently for Friday After 5. We painted Owensboro's Riverfront Park blue and gold and rocked out with Racers past, present and future to the sounds of the Murr-Vegas Allstars. Check out the video highlights here
Reunions
Sigma Pi Reunion
July 15, 2017
It's time for the annual Murray State University Sigma Pi Alumni Summer Reunion! We
hope to see you Saturday, July 15, in Murray! Activities will include a golf scramble
at Miller Golf Course, lunch at Pagliai's and a dinner at the Big Apple. The Alumni
Club meeting begins at 1 p.m. in the Barkley room of the Curris Center. Email sigmapialumni@hotmail.com
to RSVP or for more information.
Rifle Reunion
September 8 and 9, 2017
Join the Murray State Department of Athletics on September 8 and 9 to celebrate the
30 year reunion of the 1987 NCAA Champion Rifle team. Reunions are a special time
to reminisce, renew friendships and make special memories. Return to the "finest place
you know" to recapture those moments and meet the next generation of Racers! For more
information call the Athletic Department at 270-809-3000 or visit the reunion website.
Golden Reunion
October 27 and 28, 2017
Calling all graduates of the Class of ’67! What about a sister you shared a bond with
or a brother who guided you along the first year? Reunions are a special time for
renewing friendships and making more memories. We have some special events planned
for you on Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 including a campus tour, anniversary
dinner, reserved seating at the Homecoming parade and of course, the big game on Saturday
afternoon! Check out the upcoming 1967 Golden Anniversary reunion website and register today.
2002 Football Reunion
October 27 and 28, 2017
Make plans to join fellow teammates for Racer Homecoming this fall! Celebrate the
15th Anniversary of the 2002 Racer football team who clinched the Racers eighth Ohio
Valley Conference Championship. Relive Shane Andrus' thrilling 52-yard, last second,
game-winning field goal that led to an amazing 37-35 victory over Eastern Illinois
University. For more information on the reception Friday night, M Club breakfast Saturday
morning and other reunion plans contact the Murray State Athletics office at 270-809-3000
or visit the reunion website.
Kappa Alpha Psi Reunion
October 27 and 28, 2017
Make plans to return to campus this Homecoming and join your fellow Kappa Alpha Psi
brothers to celebrate the 45th anniversary! Festivities include a mixer, banquet,
art exhibition and sale, tailgate and so much more! For the full schedule of events and to register visit the fraternity event site!
Distinguished Alumni Dinner
Register your event
Watch Parties
To host a Watch party simply choose a location, for example a local bar or restaurant, and
click here to register your party with the Office of Alumni Relations. Or, contact the Sid Easley
Alumni Center and our alumni relations staff will assist you in planning your event.
Our staff will help you get the word out and send you a “Watch Party in a Box” host
package, which includes everything you need to rock your Racer Pride. Call 800-758-8510 with any questions or for more information. You can find a complete Murray State University
Men’s Basketball schedule by visiting goracers.com/schedule.
Travel Tours
Join the Murray State University Alumni Association and Collette Travel for our next exciting alumni getaway! "Spotlight on New York City Holiday" includes
the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, featuring Murray State Alumnus
Charles Edward Hall as Santa. You'll visit the Statue of Liberty, St. Paul's Chapel,
the 9/11 Memorial and other time-honored landmarks, catch a Broadway show and get
plenty of free-time to shop NYC's famed department stores all dressed up for the
holidays. Stay tuned for more opportunities to travel with Murray State University
alumni at a discounted rate. Call for more information 800.758.8510