FULL SCHEDULE
Wednesday, October 23
Prospective Legacy Student Campus Tours - 10/23 through 10/25
We invite Widener alumni and their prospective students to tour the campus from Wednesday, October 23 through Friday, October 25. For all Widener alumni who register for an undergraduate campus tour, they will receive a special Widener scarf!
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Virtual CEU to celebrate 10-year anniversary of Online MSW Program
6pm – 8pm | Hosted by: Center for Social Work, free to attendees!
Join us for this exciting, free Online CEU opportunity in celebration of our 10-year anniversary! Program is titled "From Resistance to Resilience: Reframing Resistance in Clinical SW and Program Development" and will feature alumni and faculty guest speakers. 2.0 CEs will be available.
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Homecoming Bingo
9pm – 11pm | Memorial Field/Academic Quad (University Center Rain Location)
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement
Thursday, October 24
Homecoming Make It, Take It
12pm – 4pm | University Center Atrium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement
Homecoming Golf Cart Decorating
12pm – 4pm | Old Main Circle
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement
School of Nursing - Keynote Speaker (Virtual)
5:30pm – 7pm EST | Zoom
Hosted by School of Nursing
Speaker: Frank Nolan '08, Topic: The future for advanced practice nurses is bright, with continued demand for their knowledge, skills, and leadership to address an ever growing patient population in healthcare. Advanced practice nurses have the opportunity to positively impact patient care across many different settings including hospitals, offices, clinics, telehealth, and more!
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This event is eligible for CEU credit. For all questions related to CEU credits, please contact school.nursing@widener.edu.
Homecoming Talent Show
8pm – 10pm | Alumni Auditorium
Hosted by: Office of Student Engagement
Friday, October 25
School of Business: The Future of Work Conference
8am – 2pm | Quick Center and Lathem Hall
Hosted by: School of Business Administration
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Alumni, faculty and students are invited to the School of Business Administration's "The Future of Work Conference." This year’s topic is “Beyond ChatGPT” and will feature panels such as “Marketing in the Metaverse”, “Using AI Agents in Audit”, and “Digital Disruptions in the Legal Industry”.
The day-long conference will include sessions on work and industry trends, a boxed lunch, and opportunities for all attendees to network and connect with one another. This year’s keynote speaker is Pradeep Ravi. Pradeep is a Partner, Director and Head of Application Development & Innovation for the Electronics Industry in IBM’s Global Business Services division. Through strategic change initiatives, delivery & operational excellence, and business transformation through outsourcing, Mr. Ravi has established himself as a leader in delivering information technology solutions to Fortune 500 businesses. Mr. Ravi brings over two decades of information services experience from multiple industries. He previously managed some of IBM’s largest and complex AMS (association management software) outsourcing engagements by working directly with CXOs (chief experience officers) and business leaders to transform IT into a strategic business advantage.
PMC 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 25.
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Passing of the Flag and Wreath Laying Ceremony
10am – 10:30am | Alumni Auditorium
Join the Classes of 1974, 1969 and 1964 and their guests in placing a wreath to honor departed classmates.
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Voices from Freedom: Oral History, featuring members of the classes ‘74, ‘69, ‘64
10:30am – 11:30 am | Alumni Auditorium
Alumni panel discussion sharing insights and memories into PMC history.
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PMC Legacy Committee Presentation
11:30am - Noon | Alumni Auditorium
Join the PMC Legacy Committee for an update before lunch in Pride Cafe.
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Lunch in the PRIDE cafeteria - all PMC Reunions (‘74, ‘69, ‘64)
12:15pm | Pride Cafeteria
Enjoy complimentary lunch with former classmates inside the Pride Cafe!
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PMC Class of 1964 - School of Nursing Tour
3pm - 3:45pm | Founders Hall, School of Nursing
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Parents Network Reception
3:30pm – 5pm | Kapelski Lobby
Hosted by: Office of the Dean of Students
Parents and families of Widener students are invited to engage with one another as well as faculty and staff while enjoying some refreshments before the Pep Rally! Join Class of 2009 Alumnus, Tracy A. Jones, for an interactive networking event on unpacking the value of our Global Pride ecosystem. Tracy will provide students, families, and staff with the practical steps he took to navigate the Pride ecosystem in securing meaningful employment and education beyond his four years on campus.
Please join us for this networking opportunity and a chance to meet fellow parents and connect with our staff. Refreshments will be served. Following our reception is the Homecoming Pep Rally, please consider staying with us for these engaging and exciting events! For more information, please contact studentaffairs@widener.edu.
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All PMC Welcome Reception
4pm – 5:30pm | Webb Room, University Center
Meet up with former classmates and friends while enjoying a variety of hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and soft drinks.
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Strut Your Mutt
4pm | Academic Quad
Homecoming Pep Rally
5pm – 7pm | Memorial Field/Academic Quad (University Center Rain Location)
Hosted by: Pride Activities Council & Student Government Association
2024 Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
6:30pm – 9:30pm | Springfield Country Club, 400 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064
Hosted by: Athletics
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Stargazing at Widener with Dr. Harry Augensen
7pm - 8pm | Kirkbride Hall, Observatory
Hosted by: College of Arts & Sciences, Sciences Division
Join Dr. Harry Augensen, retired Professor and Director of Widener Observatory, and John Conte ’09 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.
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Women’s Volleyball v. Penn College
7pm | Schwartz Gym
Saturday, October 26
PMC Welcome Continental Breakfast
9am – 10am | Alumni Auditorium Lobby
View the exhibits in the PMC Museum and enjoy a continental breakfast with classmates and friends.
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The PMC Museum will be open from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, October 26.
Alumni Band Reunion Breakfast
8:30am - 9am | Kapelski Learning Center - Main Atrium
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Alumni Band Reunion Rehearsal
9am - 10am | Kapelski Learning Center - Band Room
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Dedication for John Patrick Little ‘67 and Larry Liss '63
10am – 10:30am | PMC Museum
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Statue Unveiling for Coach Bill Manlove, Jr.
11am - 11:30am | Quick Stadium (lawn area in front of entrance gate)
Celebrate Widener’s winningest football coach, Bill Manlove, as the university unveils a statue to make his legacy visible on campus made possible by the generosity of donors. From 1969 to 1991, Coach Manlove held a 182-53-1 making university history.
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Homecoming Court Reception
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.
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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.
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Homecoming Football Game: Widener v. Alvernia
1pm | 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.
Field Hockey v. Hood
1pm | Dixon Field
Men’s and Women’s Swimming v. Messiah/Hood/King’s
1pm | Schwartz Center Pool
OSIB/MSA & MSA Student Presidents' Council Homecoming Block Party
4pm– 6pm | Lower Level, University Center
The newly named Office of Student Inclusion & Belonging (OSIB) [formerly MSA Office] invites WU alumni to join us for the annual OSIB/MSA & MSA Student Presidents' Council Homecoming Block Party. Enjoy food, music, games, giveaways and best of all fellowship with students, alumni, faculty, and staff! This event is free and is open to both current students and alumni.
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Sunday, October 27
All PMC Brunch
9am – 11am | Trustees Boardroom, Old Main
Before you head home, be sure to enjoy breakfast with your classmates to recap the events and new memories made over the weekend!
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Widener Day Open House
10am | Begins at University Center
Alumni are invited to bring their favorite prospective student(s) to campus to help build the next generation of the Pride! Widener Day is a chance for prospective students to have the opportunity to learn more about Widener by engaging with faculty, staff, and current students in information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, and academic panels. They'll even have the opportunity to sample some of our delicious food options in the Pride Cafe!
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Monday, October 28
Women's Law Caucus at Delaware Law School presents a panel discussion: "The 2024 Election: How It Will Affect All People, Especially Women, People of Color, and SCOTUS."
6pm - 8pm | Vale Courtroom, Delaware Law School
Hosted by: Women's Law Caucus at Delaware Law School
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