HOMECOMING + FAMILY WEEKEND
October 27–29
Thanks to all who joined us for a beautiful weekend on campus!
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Black Alumni Celebration
Various events throughout the weekend.
More on the celebrationThis year's Alumni of Color programming will focus on the distinctive culture of Black alumni. Together, let's celebrate, embrace, and elevate the legacy of Wesleyan's Black alumni.
Co-sponsored by the Black Alumni Council and the Alumni of Color Council.
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Annual Parents Assembly
Friday, 4–6 p.m.
More on the assembly
Reception at 5 p.m.
Beckham Hall, FayerweatherPresident Michael S. Roth '78 will provide remarks at the annual assembly taking place on Friday afternoon. Immediately following the program please join us for the Homecoming + Family Weekend Kickoff Reception.
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Tailgates and Football on Andrus Field
10 a.m.–4 p.m. Tailgating
More on the tailgate
1 p.m. Football vs Amherst
Andrus FieldCelebrate game day! Wesleyan Athletics teams will host tailgates throughout the day and all are invited to stop by the Alumni Association tailgate tent to catch up with friends old and new!
Wesleyan Football vs. Amherst College starts at 1 p.m. The game can also be watched live on NSN Sports.
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31st Dwight L. Greene Symposium
Striving for Access and Opportunity in Education
More on the symposium
Saurday, 11 a.m.
Memorial ChapelNow entering its 31st year, the Dwight L. Greene Symposium honors Dwight L. Greene '70 as a memorial and tribute to his life and work as a professor of law, mentor and friend. Each year, presenters are selected from among Wesleyan's alumni, faculty, and friends who have distinguished themselves in their professions, to share on topics of importance for Black alumni, alumni of color, and the Wesleyan community at large.
This symposium provides an opportunity to hear from a diverse set of voices while facilitating networking and reconnecting with members of the Wesleyan community. with each other and ensures that diversity remains an important part of the Wesleyan experience.
Historically sponsored by the Black Alumni Council and Alumni of Color Council, the symposium serves as a long-standing campus tradition and a time to reflect on where we were, where we are, and most importantly…where we are headed. -
The Launch of Something Big
Saturday, 4 p.m.
McKelvey Green Tent
All are invited to this special community-wide event!
Questions?
Email us or contact the Office of Advancement at (860) 685-2116 for more information.
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Upcoming Events
Wesleyan hosts local and regional events throughout the year for alumni, families, and friends of the University. Check out our calendar of upcoming events—we hope you can join us!
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Get On the List
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Places to Stay
Check out some of our hotel partners for places to stay that are convenient to campus. Early reservations recommended.