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Backer Memorial Centennial
Thanks to all who made our Centennial Grand Finale an unforgettable evening.
At the event, SLUH President Alan Carruthers announced the largest gift in SLUH history, a $16 million donation from Pamela Zilly and John Schaefer '70 to create the Sciuto Institute for Teaching Excellence.
Backer Memorial Centennial Grand Finale
Saturday, September 27, 2025
Celebrate the close of our 100th Anniversary on Oakland Avenue with a bang! This on-campus, evening event for our adult SLUH community, held in conjunction with the multi-class alumni reunion, will feature:
- Live music from Kelly's Heroes
- Open bar featuring beer and canned cocktails from 4 Hands Brewing Co.
- Food stations from O+O Hospitality, Amighetti's, Hank's Cheesecake; Crooked Boot, Falafel Saha and Holy Crepe food trucks (pay as you go)
- A pop-up arcade featuring pinball and classic arcade favorites
- Yard Games
- A Fireworks Finale!
Register by completing the form below or clicking here.
Grand Finale Schedule of Events
7:30 p.m. – Check-in begins
7:45 p.m. – Live Music from Kelly's Heroes
8:35 p.m. – Centennial Grand Finale Welcome from President Alan Carruthers
8:45 p.m. – Live Music continues
9:15 p.m. – Centennial Fireworks Finale
11:00 p.m. – Party concludes (last call at 10:30 p.m.)
Relive the September 2024 Centennial Celebration
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