Homecoming Schedule of Events & Registration

Events for Alumni
Homecoming
Homecoming Schedule of Events & Registration

Featured Events

Homecoming Tailgate Village

Saturday, October 11, 2025
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 FDU-Florham Devils, come join us!

Our Homecoming Tailgate Village will include: TWO beer gardens featuring beer (including Garage beer from the Kelce Bros!), wine, and seltzers, multiple food trucks, Wild Zone, kids activities, games, the PMC Patio, live DJ, and 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.

Register here

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 (including Garage beer from the Kelce Brothers!), wine, hard seltzers, and soft drinks!
Our Widener Wild Zone, featuring a variety of 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 1975, 1970, and 1965, 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.

We look forward to celebrating our first full civilian class reunion for the Class of 1975 as well as our PMC Reunion classes, '75, '70, '65!

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

Register Here.

Friday, October 10, 2025

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 ‘75, ‘70, ’65, 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
Army-Navy Cup XIV – Doubleheader at Subaru Park
4pm, Women's Game. 7pm, Men's Game. | Subaru Park

PMC Museum: open from 9am – 5pm

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Continental Breakfast/Access to PMC Museum, 9am
PMC Museum & Lobby of Alumni Auditorium
Welcome and hear from the new ROTC Leadership including LTC. William Atwell
10am | Alumni Auditorium
Homecoming Tailgate Village, 11am – 2pm
Pride Recreation Center Parking Lot, PMC Patio – a designated area where all PMC alumni are invited to celebrate with this year’s PMC reunion classes.
Broom Drill during the football game’s pregame festivities, 12:30pm
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Coin Toss featuring members of the Class of 1975, 12:45pm
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Homecoming Football Game: Widener vs. FDU, 1pm
Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium
Class of 1975 Post-Game Reception, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Class of 1975 & all PMC Brunch, 9am – 11am
Pride Cafeteria

FULL SCHEDULE

Registration for these events is open! Register today!

Wednesday, October 8

Prospective Legacy Student Campus Tours
We invite Widener alumni and their prospective students to tour the campus from Wednesday, October 8 through Friday, October 10. For all Widener alumni who register for an undergraduate campus tour, they will receive a special Widener piece of swag!
Register Here For a Campus Tour

Homecoming Bingo

9pm – 11pm | Memorial Field

Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Thursday, October 9

Homecoming Coffee Shop

12pm - 2pm | University Center Patio

Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Homecoming Talent Show
7pm | Alumni Auditorium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

Friday, October 10

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 10.
Register here.

Passing of the Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony
10am – 10:30am | Alumni Auditorium
Join the Class of 1975 and their guests in placing a wreath to honor departed classmates.
Register here.

Voices from Freedom: Oral History, featuring members of the classes ‘75, ‘70, ‘65
10:30am – 11:30 am | Alumni Auditorium
Register here.

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

DLS Class of 1975 - Welcome Back Meet & Greet
2pm - 3pm | Delaware Law School - Main Law School Building (Atrium)
Register here.

DLS Class of 1975 - Back to Class with Dean Clark
3pm - 4pm | Delaware Law School - Vale Courtroom

Dust off the old textbooks and join Dean Clark for a captivating and thought-provoking discussion. To ensure you are fully prepared to engage, you will receive class materials to review ahead of time. This is your chance to deepen your understanding and partake in a meaningful exchange of ideas.
Register here.

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

DLS Class of 1975 - Fireside Chat
4pm - 5pm | Delaware Law School - Vale Courtroom

Join us for an engaging gathering that fosters friendly conversation and camaraderie among former classmates and current students. This is a great opportunity for you to share your invaluable experiences, insights, and advice with the current student body, highlighting the lessons learned throughout your personal and professional journey. Come reconnect, inspire, and contribute to the growth of our Delaware Law School community!
Register here.

Homecoming Carnival
5pm – 7pm | Academic Quad
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement

DLS Class of 1975 - Fellowship & Food with Current Students
5pm - 6pm | Delaware Law School - Main Law Building (Atrium)

Reconnect and engage in an enjoyable evening filled with enriching conversations alongside former classmates, current students, and fellow alumni. Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen connections and make lasting memories!
Register here.

Army-Navy Cup XIV – Doubleheader at Subaru Park
4pm, Women's Game. 7pm, Men's Game. | Subaru Park
Our partners, the Philadelphia Union, are hosting the Army-Navy Cup XIV on Friday, October 10th featuring a historic doubleheader of both Women’s soccer at 4pm and the Men’s soccer at 7pm at Subaru Park.

Widener alumni and friends can claim their FREE tickets using promo code WIDENER25. One ticket grants entry to both matches. TICKET LINK.

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

Join Dr. Harry Augensen for a night of 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.
Register here.

Phi Delta Theta Meet and Greet
7pm | DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport
Pay on your own. Learn more here.

Women’s Volleyball v. Arcadia
7pm | Schwartz Gym

Saturday, October 11

Alumni Band Reunion Breakfast and Rehearsal  
8:30am - 10am | Kapelski Learning Center - Lobby & Band Rehearsal Room
Register here.

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 11.
Register here.

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

Phi Delta Theta Open House
10am | 511 East 13th Street, Chester, PA 19013
Coffee and refreshments served. Learn more and register here.

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 Alvernia, featuring two beer gardens, food trucks, Widener Wild Zone, kids activities, PMC Patio, live music, and your Pride! It is FREE to attend; pre-registration is encouraged. Food and beverage available on site for purchase.
Register here.

Career Support for Life! How Can We Help?
11am - 2pm | Kapelski Lobby
Brought to you by Career Design and Development. Have a question about the job market? Curious how AI is impacting the hiring process? Need a rapid resume review? Stop by and chat with a pro career counselor! Interested? Email Career Design & Development at careers@widener.edu

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.
Register here.

Field Hockey v. Stevenson
12pm | Dixon Field

Homecoming Football Game: Widener v. FDU-Florham
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.

Men’s Soccer v. Hood
4:30pm | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium

Class of 1975 Post-Game Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm | Lathem Hall
Register here.

DLS Class of 1975 Banquet Dinner
5pm - 8pm | Delaware Law School Barristers' Club
Join us for the signature event of the weekend to celebrate 50 years of friendship and achievement!
Register here.

Pennsylvania Mu 40th Celebration Dinner
6pm | DoubleTree Philadelphia Airport
$120 per person, which includes dinner and dessert. Cash bar.
Learn more and RSVP here.

Women's Soccer v. Hood
7:30pm | Leslie C. Quick Jr. Stadium

Sunday, October 12

Class of 1975 & All PMC Alumni Farewell Brunch
9am – 11am | Pride Cafeteria
Register here.

⚠️ 🦁 Made it to the bottom of the page but haven't RSVP'd?

Register today and let us know you're coming!