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Time: All Day Event | Location: Roberts Wesleyan University
Join us for Homecoming!
Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Hale Auditorium
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Hale Auditorium
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Location: Virtual
Join us for a talk led by Dr. Elizabeth Gerhardt
Topic information forthcoming.
- Time: 12-1 p.m.
- Location: Zoom (link provided after registration)
- Audience: Open to all
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/nes-faculty-talk-2025/
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Location: Cultural Life Center, Hale Auditorium
Featuring our 2025 award recipients.
- 11-11:50 a.m.
- Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
- Open to all - no registration required
Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Hale Auditorium- CLC
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Location: Vac - Raquetball Court
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center
Honoring Alumni who graduated in '75 or earlier and Faculty Emeriti. Special guest: the University President, Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr.
- Time: 9 a.m.
- Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center
- Audience: Invite only
Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Ellen Stowe Dining Room
The Class of 1975 is invited to join us in the Ellen Stowe Dining Room, located in Garlock Dining Commons, for a celebratory reunion dinner and Medallion Ceremony. An official reunion class photo will be taken. The program will feature special guest, President Rupert A. Hayles Jr.! You are welcome to bring your spouse or a guest.
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Location: Davison Art Gallery
Enjoy refreshments while viewing a selection of recent works of RWU Alumni
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Location: Parking Lot F, near the turf field
NEW THIS YEAR! Join us for a family-friendly evening of fun! Carnival-style games will be hosted by our current student-athletes. Raffles and prizes will be available! Burgers, hots, snacks, and cold drinks will be available for purchase, with all proceeds going to benefit our current teams and students. And don't miss the men's alumni soccer game at 7 pm! Everyone is welcome to watch and cheer on the teams!</p>
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/athletics-homecoming-tailgate
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Redhawks Field
Spectators do not need to register
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming
Time: 7:30 PM | Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium
Join the Roberts Symphony Orchestra as they perform music by prolific movie composer, John Williams, for the 2025 Homecoming Concert. This spectacular event will bring you soul-stirring orchestral renditions of the soundtracks from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Indiana Jones and more. Perfect for fans of all ages, this musical journey promises to transport listeners into many of their favorite cinema worlds. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the music that has captivated hearts around the globe, live in concert! Tickets: $25 for adults, children 8 & under and Roberts Students are Free. Limited virtual tickets available for $25 per household.
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming
Time: 9:30 PM | Location: Rinker Conference Hall
Movie to be announced
Join us in the GCEC for a relaxed, family-friendly movie night. Bring a lawn chair or blanket if you would like (some will be provided). The popcorn is FREE!
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming
Time: 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Location: Garlock Dining Commons
The Athletics Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser you know and love will now take place on Saturday instead of Sunday, with EVEN MORE options than before. Come grab breakfast before the festival and support our Redhawks athletics teams. You can purchase tickets ahead of time or pay at the door.
Kids under 3 are free; kids ages 4-8 are $7.50; adults (ages 9+) are $10.50.
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/athletics-pancake-breakfast/
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Location: Golisano Library
Join us for fun crafts, story time, and explore the Golisano Library! Storytime at 11:15am following the Kids Candy Toss at the Live Music Stage.
- Time: 10-2 p.m.
- Location: Golisano Library
- Audience: Open to all
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-20255
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Location: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn
Homecoming Festival
What: Alumni, parents, students and friends are invited to join us at Homecoming to enjoy the live-music stage, car show, shopping, and inflatable games at the Homecoming Festival. Featuring fun festival food served in Garlock Commons from 10:30am to 2:00pm!
Where: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn
Audience: Open to all.
HIGHLIGHTS
Car Show
Train Rides
Giant Lawn Games
Inflatable Obstacle Course
FOOD
Featuring fun festival food in Garlock including: BBQ, Tex-Mex, Grill & Sweets!
Garlock Dining Commons
Open 10:30am - 2:00pm
Check out the full menu with prices at www.roberts.edu/homecoming/food
Bring your food outside and sit at one of our picnic tables or under our general seating tent!
LIVE MUSIC STAGE
Highlighting our very own alumni musicians!
SHOPPING
Alumni Vendors & Student Group Fundraisers
Arts, Crafts, Food, Jewelry, & More!
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-20255
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Location: Clocktower
Campus tours.
- Time: 11 & 2 p.m.
- Location: Meet at the Clocktower
- Audience: Open to all
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-20255
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Golisano Library Patio
President Hayles welcomes you to join him at the Live Music Stage by Golisano Library to kick off our day with special festival announcements. The kick-off will also include live music and a kids candy toss sponsored by our student athletes!
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Location: Live Music Stage; Patio in front of B. Thomas Golisano Library
- Audience: Open to all
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-20255
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Location: Parking Lot C
Come stop by and check out the Homecoming Car Show! All attendees of the Homecoming Festival will have the chance to walk through the show and vote for their favorite vehicles.
Stop by the Judging Station for voting instructions. Votes must be submitted by 1:00pm.
- Time: 11-1:30 p.m.
- Location: Parking Lot C
- Audience: Open to all
Click here to apply to participate and bring your car!
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-20255
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center
Classes ending in ‘0’ and ‘5’ are invited to our Reunion Celebrations event! Come mingle with other classmates and grab a bite to eat in our newest building on campus.
Tickets: $20 per person (ages 9+)
$7 for Kids ages 4-8
Kids 3 and under are free.
- Time: 12-2 p.m
- Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center
- Audience: Traditional undergraduate classes ending in ‘0’ and ‘5’, registration required. Invite only.
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/reunion-celebrations-event-2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Location: Garlock Dining Hall, Ellen Stowe Dining Room
Enjoy a gourmet lunch buffet with fellow graduates inside Garlock Dining Commons and get your class reunion photo.
Tickets: $20 per person.
- Time: 12-2 p.m.
- Location: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons
- Audience: Traditional undergraduate Class of 1970, 1965 & 1960, registration required. Invite only.
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/reunion-celebrations-event-2025
Time: 1:00 PM | Location: Redhawks Field
Spectators do not need to register
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/homecoming
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Location: Apple Orchard
The Harvest is ready! Come pick an apple from the Class of 2010 Apple Orchard. Subject to ripening/weather.
- Time: 2-3 p.m.
- Location: Across from Orchard Street on Westside Drive
- Audience: Open for all
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-20255
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Cultural Life Center, Hale Auditorium
Roberts Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Paul Shewan.
- Time: 4 p.m.
- Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
- Audience: Open for all
Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Paramerter Chapel, Pearce Church
- Time: 5 p.m.
- Location: Parmerter Chapel, Pearce Church
- Audience: Open for all - no registration required
Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/
Time: 6:30 PM | Location: Golisano Community Engagement Center
Come celebrate the enduring partnership of Northeastern Seminary and Roberts Wesleyan University.
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Location: TBD
- Audience: Northeastern Seminary alumni, students, faculty, staff, and supporters *seating is limited*
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/northeastern-seminary-celebratory-dinner
Time: 7:00 PM | Location: Redhawks Field
Spectators do not need to register
Event Link/Event Registration: http://roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming