Klich Alumni House

Alumni House and Museum

The Gregory P. Klich Alumni House provides Christopher Newport’s 37,000 alumni a place to reminisce, connect with classmates, and to call home when they return to campus. Designed by Glavé & Holmes Architecture, its beautiful rooms span over 11,800 square feet and have been filled with laughter, love and hundreds of events since it opened in February of 2017.

Like all buildings on Christopher Newport's campus, it features elements of traditional classical orders from Tuscan to Corinthian. In keeping with the established character of the campus, the Gregory P. Klich Alumni House was designed in the Doric order. With the incredible interior design this building now brings stature and vibrancy to a forever home for our alumni.

At the Gregory P. Klich Alumni House, our many donated archives tell the story of Christopher Newport. From the very first CNC diploma and memorabilia from our first decade to our more recently developed traditions, the Alumni House Museum showcases our rich history. You can also stop by and get a copy of the self-guided historical walking tour — showcasing buildings that no longer stand but are part of our cherished heritage.

Regularly, we will call upon our alumni and friends to donate or loan various items to help us tell our story. If you have questions about the museum or wish to contribute an item, please contact us.

Reserve a Space

The Gregory P. Klich Alumni House provides a beautiful setting for many different types of events and celebrations, from board meetings to holiday parties, to reunions and weddings. Our office works closely with our on-campus partners in CNU Catering and the Scheduling, Events and Conferences office, who are ready and willing to assist you with the planning and logistics for your special event. Although the Alumni House serves as a home base for our Alumni Relations team and their offices, there are several spaces within the Alumni House available for rent to alumni, student organizations and friends of the University, as well as the local community. Rental prices vary for each group and room, with various spaces suitable for different sizes and format of events.

If you are interested in reserving space or would like to inquire about pricing, please contact the Office of Scheduling, Events and Conferences directly at sched@cnu.edu or by calling (757) 594-7018. For information about catering, please check out their menus.

We look forward to hosting your next event!