Homecoming Schedule of Events & Registration

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Homecoming
Homecoming Schedule of Events & Registration

Featured Events

Homecoming Tailgate Village

Saturday, October 10, 2026
11am – 2pm | Pride Recreation Center Parking Lot & Field House

Tailgate season is calling - and we've got one of the best in town! Before you watch our Widener Pride football team take on the Albright College Lions, come join us!

Our Homecoming Tailgate Village will include: Multiple food trucks, two beer gardens, live DJ’s, face painting, family-friendly activities, and even more interactive fun with a golf simulator, mini golf, arcade games, skee-ball, carnival games, and more, inside our Wild Zone! And of course, your Widener community! It is FREE to attend! Find your school, college, student group, department and more at our tailgate – everyone will be there!

This is open to the entire Widener Community so come out, show your Pride, and let’s make this the most spirited tailgate yet! It is FREE to attend; pre-registration is encouraged. Food and beverage will be available for purchase on site.

Homecoming Village Tailgate
11am – 2pm | Pride Recreation Center Parking Lot & Field House
Cost: Free to Attend

Highlights include:

Two beer gardens serving up fun and games, along with icy-cold beer, wine, hard seltzers, and soft drinks!
Our Widener Wild Zone, featuring even more interactive fun this year for everyone! New attractions include: golf simulator, mini golf, arcade games, skee-ball, carnival games and of course, inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, caricaturists, and more!
Food trucks serving up great food and fall treats including Zac's Burgers - owned by the family of Widener alumnus, Nick Politarhos '10!
Special appearances by our mascots, live DJ, photo booth, games, rides, face-painting, and more!
Fun, engaging activities provided by Widener’s schools, colleges, departments, student groups, and more - everyone will be there!

Transportation and Parking

Parking and Transportation details will be provided in the coming weeks so you can plan accordingly for your trip to campus.

*Please note that the baseball field in the sports complex where guests have traditionally parked during Homecoming is no longer available. The University is investing in this open green space to create additional fields for our student intramural, club, and recreational athletic teams to practice and compete. Thank you for your understanding. Also, please note that tailgating is prohibited in the parking lots throughout campus.

Health & Safety

The health and safety of our Widener community is our top priority.

Restrooms will be available outside near the tailgate experience.
Alcohol (beer, wine and seltzers) will be available for purchase, and may only be consumed within the beer garden area for the safety of our guests.

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumnioffice@widener.edu.

Widener and PMC Reunions and Traditions, including Broom Drill

We look forward to honoring the Classes of 1976, 1971, and 1966, as well as bringing you all of your beloved traditions. All Pennsylvania Military College alumni are invited to march in the annual Broom Drill. The Broom Drill is a beloved, historic Homecoming tradition and honors the cadets of the past who drilled with brooms.

This year, we're proud to expand the celebration with special programming commemorating America 250 and Military 250, welcoming PMC, ROTC, veteran, and military alumni for a weekend of camaraderie and Pride.

We have an exclusive schedule of events designed specifically for you - our PMC alumni. See more details via the drop down below.

Friday, October 9, 2026

Continental Breakfast/Access to PMC Museum, 9am
PMC Museum & Lobby of Alumni Auditorium
Passing of the Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony, 10am – 10:30am
Alumni Auditorium
Voices from Freedom: Oral History, featuring members of the classes ‘66, 71, 10:30am – 11:30am
Alumni Auditorium
PMC Lunch in the PRIDE Cafeteria, 11:30am
Pride Cafeteria
All PMC Welcome Reception, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Webb Room, University Center

PMC Museum: open from 9am – 5pm

Saturday, October 10, 2026

Continental Breakfast/Access to PMC Museum, 9am
PMC Museum & Lobby of Alumni Auditorium
Welcome and hear from ROTC Leadership including LTC. William Atwell
10am | Alumni Auditorium
Homecoming Tailgate Village, 11am – 2pm
Pride Recreation Center Parking Lot, Warriors Patio – a designated area where PMC, ROTC and Widener veteran alumni are invited to celebrate.
Broom Drill during the football game’s pregame festivities, 12:30pm
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Coin Toss featuring members of the Class of 1976 and Hall of Fame Inductees, 12:45pm
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Homecoming Football Game: Widener vs. Albright College Lions, 1pm
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Warriors Reception, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Lathem Hall

PMC Museum: open from 9am – 3pm

Sunday, October 11, 2026

All PMC Alumni Farewell Brunch, 9am – 11am
Pride Cafeteria

Widener Athletics Hall of Fame Celebration

Celebrate excellence on Friday, October 9, as we honor our newest Hall of Fame inductees and recognize the alumni, student-athletes, coaches, and teams whose accomplishments have left a lasting mark on Widener Athletics.

FULL SCHEDULE

Registration will open on September 2!

Monday, October 5

Spirit Coffeeshop + Photobooth
9:00 am – 2:00 pm | University Center Atrium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Outdoor Movie
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm | Memorial Field
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Tuesday, October 6

Civic Engagement Event
11:00 am – 1:00 pm | University Center Atrium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement & Office of Civic Engagement

Alumni Resume Reviews
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Online
Hosted by: Career Design & Development

Homecoming Karaoke Night
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Lathem Hall
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Wednesday, October 7

Prospective Student Legacy Campus Tours
Various Times | Admissions Office
Hosted by: Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Widener alumni and their prospective students are invited to tour campus throughout Homecoming Week. Alumni who register for an undergraduate campus tour will receive a special Widener gift.

Alumni Resume Reviews
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Online
Hosted by: Career Design & Development

Homecoming Bingo
9:00 pm – 11:30 pm | Memorial Field or Alumni Auditorium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement Thursday October 9

Thursday, October 8

Musical MITI (Decorate Records)
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | University Center Atrium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Delaware Law School Alumni Happy Hour: Celebrating Our Next Chapter in Wilmington
5:30 - 7:30 pm | Wilmington, DE

Sip. Socialize. Raise a Glass to What's Next.

As Delaware Law School prepares its move to downtown Wilmington, join fellow alumni to reconnect, celebrate, and get a first look at what's next for Delaware Law School. Together, we'll toast our exciting future ahead!

Homecoming Talent Show
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Alumni Auditorium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Friday, October 9

PMC Alumni Continental Breakfast
9am - 10am | PMC Museum and Alumni Auditorium Lobby
View the exhibits in the PMC Museum and enjoy a continental breakfast.
9am to 10 am for the breakfast. The PMC Museum will be open from 9am to 5pm on Friday, October 9.

PMC alumni: Passing of the Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony
10am – 10:30am | Alumni Auditorium

Voices from Freedom: Oral History, featuring members of PMC's classes of ‘71, '66
10:30am – 11:30 am | Alumni Auditorium

PMC Alumni Lunch in the PRIDE cafeteria
11:30am | Pride Cafeteria 

All PMC Alumni Welcome Reception
4pm – 5:30pm | Webb Room, University Center

Homecoming Carnival
4pm – 7pm | Memorial Field or Academic Quad & part of E 14th Street
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Hall of Fame Ceremony
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm | Springfield Country Club

Stargazing at Widener with Dr. Harry Augensen
7pm - 8:30pm | Kirkbride Hall, Observatory
Two sessions: 7pm – 7:45pm, 7:45pm – 8:30pm
Hosted by: College of Arts & Sciences, Sciences Division

Join Dr. Harry Augensen, Professor for a night of virtual stargazing! Alumni, students, and friends will find out what's up in the night sky this month, learn fascinating facts about the Moon, planets, and stars, and see images of celestial bodies taken through our 16-inch Cassegrain telescope. Light refreshments will be served.

Women's Soccer v. Messiah
7pm | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium

Saturday, October 10

Nursing Breakfast and CEU Session presented by Dr. Nat’e Gunyon, '98, RN, MSN, CPHIMSS, NE-BC
9am - 11am | Founders Hall Lobby and Auditorium
Hosted by: Dwyer School of Nursing

Schedule & Location:
9 a.m. – Breakfast | Founders Hall Lobby
10 a.m. – CEU Session | Founders Hall Auditorium

Presented by: Dr. Nat’e Guyon ’98, RN, MSN, CPHIMSS, NE-BC
Senior Vice President & Administrator, WakeMed Cary Hospital

CEU Session: Rooted in Purpose, Growing in Excellence: Leadership Lessons for Nursing, Healthcare, and Life

This session is eligible for one hour of CE credit. For questions related to CE credits, please contact school.nursing@widener.edu.

PMC Alumni Welcome Continental Breakfast
9am | Alumni Auditorium Lobby
View the exhibits in the PMC Museum and enjoy a continental breakfast with classmates and friends.
The PMC Museum will be open from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, October 10.

Alumni Band Reunion Breakfast and Rehearsal  
8:30am – 10:00 am | Kapelski Learning Center – Main Atrium and Band Room

Welcome and hear from ROTC Leadership including LTC. William Atwell
10am | Alumni Auditorium

Homecoming Royalty Lunch
11am – 1pm | University Center, Webb Room
The Office of Student Engagement cordially invites all members of the Homecoming Court and their families to celebrate the occasion and gather before attending the Homecoming Court coronation during the Homecoming football game half-time program

Homecoming Village Tailgate
11am – 2pm | Pride Recreation Center Parking Lot & Field House
The biggest football game of the year deserves a great pre-game tailgate! Hosted by the  Alumni Association, this celebration will take place prior to the Homecoming football game against Albright, featuring food trucks, two beer gardens, live DJ’s, face painting, and even more interactive fun with a golf simulator, mini golf, arcade games, skee-ball, carnival games, and more, inside our Wild Zone! And of course, your Pride! It is FREE to attend; pre-registration is encouraged. Food and beverage available on site for purchase.

Broom Drill
Pregame - 12:30pm | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
All Pennsylvania Military College alumni are invited to march in the annual Broom Drill. The Broom Drill is a beloved, historic Homecoming tradition and honors the cadets of the past who drilled with brooms.

Men's Field Hockey v. York College of Pennsylvania
12pm | Dixon Field

Homecoming Football Game: Widener v. Albright College Lions
1:00pm | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Tickets for the game can be purchased on-site at the box office.
Adults $5, Children/Senior Citizen $3, Non-Widener Student (with ID) $2 and Widener Students (with ID) Free.

Office of Student Inclusion and Belonging (formerly MSA) and OSIB Student Presidents' Council Homecoming Block Party
Block Party brings together generations of students, alumni, family, and friends to celebrate Widener pride, affirm community bonds, and uplift the different cultures that contribute to Widener's vibrant campus. Join us for food, games, giveaways, music, and performances from OSIB affiliated student organizations!
4:00pm – 6:00pm | University Center Atrium

Men’s Soccer v. Messiah
4pm | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium

Widener/PMC Warriors Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm | Lathem Hall

Sunday, October 11

All PMC Alumni Farewell Brunch
9:00 am – 11:00 am | Pride Cafeteria