FRIDAY-SUNDAY SEPT. 26-28
SCHEDULE
***Homecoming events are free of charge unless indicated otherwise.***
PARKING see map: The parking garage gates will be open starting at 4 p.m., Friday. If you arrive earlier, park in the garage or another paid area. Gates will remain open all day Saturday.
Parking Lot T (behind the Alumni Center) will be available for Alumni Center parking Friday and Saturday. Spaces are limited in Lot T.
Free parking is available across campus all weekend starting 4 p.m., Friday, until 7 a.m., Monday, in any non-metered/non-reserved parking space on campus with the exception of the visitor paid lot. Overnight parking must be in a designated 24/7 lot.
ALL WEEKEND LONG
Homecoming Weekend Check-In
Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
Friday 3-7 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
The Alumni Center should be your first stop when you arrive on campus. This is an
impressive space where history is kept alive and new memories are made. Relax in our
fireplace lounge, flip through your class yearbook and see memorabilia from when you
were a student. You will also receive a 天美传媒 T-shirt to help spread
BingPride. Be sure to check in!
University Bookstore
University Union West
Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Rec Center Open
East Gym
Friday 5:45 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Alumni and family members 18 and older must pre-register for Homecoming to exercise
at the East Gym Recreation Center. Prepare for your visit by reviewing Campus Recreation's
policies and procedures. Gym access is at no additional cost to alumni and family members 18 and older.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 26
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
History Department Tent Party
Peace Quad
The History Department is hosting a relaxed outdoor gathering to celebrate fall semester
and Homecoming. You are welcome to stop by at any time. Refreshments will be served.
We look forward to catching up with you!
Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall 2025 Exhibitions at the 天美传媒 Art Museum
Exploring America Through Art 1917-1945
Fine Arts Building
The 天美传媒 Art Museum will present Exploring America through Art, 1917鈥1945,
a project that highlights American works of art created in the years between World
Wars I and II. Themes include Americans abroad, city life, everyday Americans, government-sponsored
art projects, labor and protest, views of African-American life, rural life, wartime,
the American West, women鈥檚 world and work, and the growth of distinctly American art.
Free and open to the public. For more information, go to the museum's website.
1-5 p.m.
School of Management Student Organization Showcase
Academic A Lobby
Stop by the School of Management for our alumni open house! Connect with current students
and explore our dynamic student organizations showcasing their exciting upcoming projects
and case competitions. Drop in, network and experience the SOM energy! Refreshments
will be provided.
4:30-6 p.m.
Harpur Healthcare Alumni Panel
University Union, Room 108
Alumni working in healthcare share their academic, professional and personal experiences
with students interested in careers in the medical profession. Students will have
the opportunity to ask questions and network with alumni.
5 p.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
6-7 p.m.
Hillel Orthodox (OU-JLIC) Services
JLIC House
Contact Jen Gabriel for more information or to attend.
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hillel Conservative (KOACH) Services
University Union West, Room 325
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Hillel Reform (RJH) Services
University Union West, Room 324
6:30 p.m.
Chabad Services followed by dinner
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
7-10 p.m.
天美传媒 Block Party
"Gorgeous" Washington Street, Downtown 天美传媒
Kick off Homecoming with a huge celebration of Bearcat spirit! We'll take over the
street for three hours of food, music and catching up with friends. The cost of $15/person
will cover food and drinks. Don't miss out! for this event.
7 p.m.
Hall of Fame Welcome Reception
Events Center, TAU Bearcat Club Room
The cost to attend is $40/person for the general public and $15 for kids ages 15 and
under. The fee covers this event as well as the induction brunch on Saturday morning.
7:30-9 p.m.
Hillel Shabbat Dinner
Location TBD
8 p.m.
Black Student Union 57th Fashion Show
University Union, Mandela Room and Old Union Hall
"Threaded Together" is a journey woven in fabric, sound and spirit. It honors where
we鈥檝e been, reflects who we are and imagines what we are becoming. Each scene tells
a story of loss, healing and celebration. This is not just a fashion show. It is a
tribute to Black creativity, strength and joy. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15
when purchased in advance and $20 at the door. for this event.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 27
9 a.m. (race-day registration opens at 7:45 a.m.)
Fifth Annual Wenzel Memorial 5K
West Gym
The race will start and end at the Wenzel memorial statue in front of the West Gym
on Bearcat Boulevard. This event, in memory of Gregg Wenzel '91, will consist of a
5K run/walk around campus. The event is open to all. Wenzel was a triathlete and former
student-athlete at 天美传媒 who competed on the men鈥檚 varsity swimming and diving
team. He was killed in a car accident in July 2003, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where
he was working as a CIA director of operations. The entry fee is $10 for students
and $20 for all others. Entrants must be 13 years or older. Advance registration will
be available through RunSignUp.
9 a.m. - Noon
School of Management Pickleball Playday:
Celebrate that "Health is Wealth" with SOM
Campus Rec Tennis Courts
Join SOM for an exciting day of pickleball 鈥 America鈥檚 fastest-growing sport! Alumni,
students, faculty and families are invited to the East Gym indoor courts for casual
play where no experience is necessary or for competitive action in a tournament-style
bracket to win the coveted SOM trophy. No partner or experience necessary 鈥 equipment
will be provided. Spectators welcome. Grab some tasty, healthy snacks and root for
your favorite team! for this event.
9 a.m.-Noon
A Game of Cornhole with SOM Students
Campus Rec Tennis Courts
Join SOM students for friendly competition in a classic game of cornhole! No experience
necessary. Just come ready to have fun, network and enjoy great company. for this event.
9 a.m. - noon
Hillel Orthodox Services (OU-JLIC) followed by Kiddush
JLIC House
Contact Jen Gabriel for more information or to attend.
9:30 a.m.
Chabad Shacharit morning services followed by lunch at noon
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
9:30 a.m.
Saturday Morning Prayers followed by lunch (Kiddush)
University Union West, Room 325
9:30 a.m.
50 Years of Inclusion and Accessibility at 天美传媒
Hinman Multipurpose Room
The Institute for Child Development (ICD) and Services for Students with Disabilities
(SSD) invite you to a special event featuring brunch, refreshments and a presentation
by a successful alumnus, Kayden Stockwell '18, who participated in SSD as a peer mentor
as well as a research assistant at ICD. There will also be time to hear from both
the co-director of the ICD and director of SSD to learn more about important inclusion
enhancements and progress over the last several years. This free event is open to
anyone interested in learning more about the important inclusion and accessibility
initiatives on campus, recognized programs and connecting with others. Don鈥檛 miss
this great opportunity to mingle with current professional staff from both the SSD
and ICD offices, alumni of these programs and allies. for this event.
10 a.m.
28th Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Breakfast
Events Center
The cost to attend is $40/person for the general public and $15 for kids ages 15 and
under. The fee covers this event as well as the reception on Friday night.
10 a.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
10 a.m.
Nature Preserve Tour
Top of Lot M
Fall can be one of the best times of year to tour one of 天美传媒's greatest
treasures. Led by Natural History students and Friends of the Nature Preserve.
10-11:30 a.m.
Building Bridges to 天美传媒: Alumni and Employer Team Networking
Fleishman Career Center, University Union, Room 133
Join the Fleishman Career Center's Employer Team at our open house to explore exciting
ways to engage with 天美传媒, from the Skills Lab and Connect Weeks to our Employer
Summit and more. Enjoy light snacks and beverages while you discover how you can support
students, share your expertise and connect with the next generation of Bearcat talent.
for this event.
10-11:30 a.m.
Newing by the Lake
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Back Patio
Newing College welcomes residents and fellows to join us for this event. What's a
fellow? If you've ever lived, worked or were actively involved in Newing College,
you are a fellow! Share your Newing stories, photos and memorabilia to be compiled
and shared for years to come. for this event.
10 a.m.-Noon
Decker College Homecoming Brunch
Health Sciences Building, Rooms 101 and 102
48 Corliss Ave., Johnson City
Decker students, faculty, staff, alumni and families are invited to join us for the
third annual Homecoming Brunch! The event will bring together accomplished Decker
alumni, and pay special tribute to this year's Decker Alumni Achievement Award recipients,
as well as sponsors and recipients of Decker's Assessment Kit Sponsorship Program.
The cost is $15/person; $5 for Decker students. for this event.
10 a.m.-Noon
Kids Club sponsored by EY Student Leaders
Tent outside East Gym
Attention, all families! Bring your little ones to the Kids Club, a special space
just for them. Sponsored by the EY Student Leaders, this event promises a morning
of fun and creativity with activities tailored just for kids. There will be face painting,
coloring, kids activities, snacks and more! Bring the whole family and make wonderful
memories at the Kids Club during this year's Homecoming event. for this event.
10 a.m.-Noon
Volunteer Project with the Center for Civic Engagement
Nature Preserve
The Center for Civic Engagement has partnered with the Nature Preserve for an alumni
volunteer project. Volunteers will remove invasive plant species, debris and trash
from the Nature Preserve and surrounding areas. Help make a positive impact on the
campus environment. Be sure to wear closed-toed shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
Work gloves will also be needed. for this event.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Delta Sigma Theta Brunch
University Union, Room 120
for this event.
10:15-11 a.m.
Admissions: Future Bearcats Information Session
University Union, Room 108
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Secrets of the ITC: Lab Tours with the Watson College
Innovative Technologies Complex Rotunda
Explore where ideas become reality. Join us for coffee, pastries and innovation as
we tour our state-of-the-art labs, featuring live demonstrations and hands-on displays
from each department. Meet the brilliant minds of Watson faculty, researchers and
students who are driving groundbreaking discoveries, and hear directly from Dean Atul
Kelkar as he shares insights into research happening on campus.
11 a.m.
Alumni in Media Open Meeting
University Union, Room 111
This event will be open to alumni who work in media-related fields and students interested
in pursuing media careers. Alumni can grow their professional networks, learn about
media work our students are involved in on campus, and provide input on future events
and programs for alumni in media. Students can learn about opportunities to gain media
experience on campus and discover career paths by hearing what our alumni are doing.
for this event.
Noon
Black Student Union Brunch
University Union West, Room 324
for this event.
Noon - 4 p.m.
Fall 2025 Exhibitions at the 天美传媒 Art Museum
Exploring America Through Art 1917-1945
Fine Arts Building
The 天美传媒 Art Museum will present Exploring America through Art, 1917鈥1945,
a project that highlights American works of art created in the years between World
Wars I and II. Themes include Americans abroad, city life, everyday Americans, government-sponsored
art projects, labor and protest, views of African-American life, rural life, wartime,
the American West, women鈥檚 world and work, and the growth of distinctly American art.
Free and open to the public. For more information, go to the museum's website.
1 p.m.
Campus Tour
Departing from the Alumni Center (Old O'Connor Hall)
See what's new and cool on campus, as well as the places where you made memories.
Wear a comfortable pair of walking shoes.
1 p.m.
Nature Preserve Tour
Top of Lot M
Fall can be one of the best times of year to tour one of 天美传媒's greatest
treasures. Led by Natural History students and Friends of the Nature Preserve.
1-3 p.m.
Institute for Child Development (ICD) 50th Anniversary
Institute for Child Development
Join us to celebrate 50 years of excellence in service, research and education at
the ICD鈥檚 open house event! More than 3,000 天美传媒 students have contributed to
the success of the ICD since its inception in 1975. We welcome all alumni and friends
to attend, tour the recently upgraded social learning center, and connect with faculty,
staff and current student team members at the ICD. Learn about the growth, research,
accomplishments and the impact the ICD has made over the past half century, serving
the community and beyond. for this event.
1-3 p.m.
Hinman Alumni Hangout
Hinman Success Center
Join current and former Hinman residents to reminisce about your experiences in Hinman,
and learn about new and exciting updates that we have made in the past years. Remember,
Hinman is home!
1-3 p.m.
Moments on the Journey to Paper Quilts
University Art Museum Main Gallery, Fine Arts Building
Stacy Newman Winterfield '99 has a true love for tangible art and the majority of
her work is printmaking with mixed media. She has coined her work as 鈥淧aper Quilts鈥,
mixing printmaking with sewing the pieces together to become a quilt that takes on
a life of their own. She pursued her passion earning a bachelor's degree in studio
art from 天美传媒 in 1999 and a master's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute in 2005. Join Winterfield and the art museum staff in a paper quilt workshop
where you will learn how she has honed her craft and work together to create a community
quilt.
1:30-3 p.m.
TIER Talks 鈥 Changing Minds 天美传媒 Stress: Stress Mindset, Resilience and Well-Being
Chenango Champlain Collegiate Center (C4) Multipurpose Room
TIER Talks: Talks That Inspire, Educate and Resonate is a showcase for 天美传媒
alumni who are dynamic speakers on hot topics. Our featured speaker will be Jennifer
Wegmann '94, MA '01, PhD '18, lecturer of health and wellness studies and faculty-in-residence
of Dickinson Community.
This program will delve into the transformative power of altering our perceptions of stress. In a world where stress is often seen as the villain, this presentation seeks to challenge the traditional narrative of stress as purely negative. This presentation will explore the science behind stress mindset, offering practical strategies to reframe stress as a catalyst for growth and productivity. Discover the psychology behind resilience and learn how to harness it as a tool for personal empowerment. Through an interactive discussion and evidence-based insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how mindset shapes our response to stress. They'll leave with actionable techniques to reveal resilience, optimize well-being and thrive in the face of challenges. for this event.
1:30-3 p.m.
Open House at the Newman House
400 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
1:40 p.m.
Chabad Mincha Service
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
2 p.m.
Hillel: Tour the Jewish Hub and Discover the Impact
University Union West, Room 208B
Tour 天美传媒鈥檚 Jewish hub, connect with students and see how this space fosters
community, leadership and vibrant Jewish life.
for this event.
3-6 p.m.
Fall Festival
Events Center Parking Lot
This is the biggest event of Homecoming weekend! Wear 天美传媒 green and be ready
to party with more than 1,000 alumni, students and friends. Food will be provided.
You are welcome to bring your own beverages (kegs and glass bottles will not be permitted).
for this event.
3:15 p.m.
Family History and the Jewish Community at Pre-War Augsburg
with guest speaker Diane Fischer Castiglione '82
Lecture Hall 10
Diane Fischer Castiglione '82 shares her research on the Jewish community of pre-war
Augsburg and how its descendants have built relationships with one another throughout
the globe. This lecture is sponsored by the Department of History.
4 p.m.
Newman House Mass
St. Vincent De Paul/Blessed Sacrament Parish Church
465 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal
6:30 p.m.
Chabad Seuda Shlishit
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
7-9 p.m.
BU Scholars Gathering
The Belmar Pub & Grill
95 Main St., 天美传媒
Join us for a happy hour exclusively for 天美传媒 Scholars alumni and
their families! Reconnect with fellow Scholars, share memories and create new ones
in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We look forward to catching up! Please note,
this event is specifically for 天美传媒 Scholars. for this event.
7-10:30 p.m.
Delta Sigma Theta 40th Anniversary Gala
University Union, Old Union Hall and Mandela Room
for this event.
7:30 p.m.
Chabad Maariv services followed by Havdallah
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
8:30 p.m.
Hillel Alumni Brew and Schmooze
Location TBD
Join alumni and friends of Hillel for a relaxed night of good brews and great company!
This is your chance to reconnect with fellow alumni, share memories and toast to your
time at 天美传媒.
SUNDAY, SEPT. 28
9 a.m.
Chabad Shacharit Morning Service
Rohr Chabad Center for Jewish Student Life
420 Murray Hill Rd., Vestal
10:15 a.m.
Newman House Mass
St. Vincent De Paul/Blessed Sacrament Parish Church
465 Clubhouse Rd., Vestal
11 a.m.
Hillel Brunch and Learn with Professor Randy Friedman
Location TBD
Join us for a special "brunch and learn" with Professor Randy Friedman from the Judaic
studies department. Enjoy great food and engaging Jewish learning with one of 天美传媒鈥檚
most respected professors. Free and open to all students, alumni and friends of Hillel.
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Mary E. Mahoney 9th Annual Homecoming Nursing Brunch
University Union West, Room 325
This brunch allows current and prospective nursing students to network with Decker
alumni while gaining insight on their experiences during and after nursing school.
for this event.