80s Weekend 2025 – the 13th Year!
Connect with old friends. See the RC alive with student energy.
February 21-23, 2025
Enjoy exclusive events for 80s Alumni (noted below), see all the changes on campus including some inside the Reilly Center, and join the Bona students to cheer on the Bonnies!
Friday, February 21
Bona Pride Day: Wear your favorite brown and white, or Bona gear, to show your passion for SBU!
4 to 6 p.m. - Bonnies4Bonnies: Join alumni to share your career path with current students and expand their network of support - Francis Hall Great Room
7:30 p.m. – 80s Weekend Welcome Bash at Four Mile Brewing: Enjoy 80s music, microbrews, drinks and great pub food as alumnus Nick Bohdanowycz ’08 MBA and team roll out the brown and white carpet.
Saturday, February 22
10 to 11 a.m. – Memories, Prayer and Thanksgiving with special remembrances of Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, ’64. Facilitated by 80s alumni of all faith traditions to share reflections and prayer with the Mountain Friars - McGinley-Carney Center
12 to 1:15 p.m. - Panel Discussion: Bonnies Basketball in the NIL Era with Athletics Director Bob Beretta ’87 and Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski ’91 – Walsh Auditorium
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Pre-Game Reception with game day snacks and cash bar. Your first drink is sponsored by an anonymous alumna - The ‘Skellar
4 p.m. Men’s Basketball game with the Bonnies hosting the defending A10 champion Duquesne Dukes. Digital ticket will be provided – 80s Weekend package tickets will all be in the lower reds. Questions on tickets? Contact Kathy Parmentier at (716) 375-2501 or kparment@sbu.edu - Bob Lanier Court at the Reilly Center
Post-Game Reception exclusively for 80s Weekend (cash bar) - Hall of Fame Room
All Evening – Continue the 80s Weekend celebration with drink specials at The Burton, hosted by alumni owners Brian Attea ’89, John Flanagan ’89, Kevin Patwell ’88 and David Przesiek ’88. Kitchen will remain open until 9 p.m. for Burton Burgers and more.
Sunday, February 23
11 a.m. Mass: Masses will be celebrated at both the University Chapel and Mt. Irenaeus
Optional trip to Mt. Irenaeus on your own
Farewells and safe travels home!
Bookstore Hours:
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.: Friday, February 21st
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Saturday, February 22nd
Closed: Sunday, February 23rd
Registration has closed. Please contact Angela Nelson at 716-375-2308 or anelson@sbu.edu for questions or concerns. Thank you!