Homecoming
September 22 - 24, 2017
Revisit. Reconnect. Remember.
Homecoming is a special tradition at Roberts Wesleyan College, where alumni, students, parents, and friends to come together and celebrate our community of friendship, scholarship, and transformation.
This year, internationally acclaimed photographer Rick Guidotti will be on campus to talk about transforming the way we perceive people living with genetic, physical, intellectual and behavioral differences, and how we can be a more inclusive compassionate community. His Positive Exposure photography exhibit, presented by the Golisano Foundation, will be displayed in the Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center as a centerpiece of discussion for the weekend.
Five-year reunions will take place throughout the weekend. Reunion years (Classes ending in ‘7’ and ‘2’) have designated areas to meet during the Taste of Roberts: Hors d’ouevres & Reunions event on Saturday night.
Highlights of Homecoming 2017:
Friday, September 22
- Yesteryears Brunch: Honoring Alumni who graduated in '67 or earlier, Faculty Emeriti and Athletic Hall of Fame Induction of Men’s Basketball Teams ’65-‘67. Featuring Guest Speakers Barbara & Gary Rose ’67. *
- FRAME Workshop by Rick Guidotti*
- Lecture: Change How You See, See How You Change by Rick Guidotti*
- Visual Arts Faculty Exhibit & Positive Exposure Reception
- 50th Class Reunion Dinner & Medallion Ceremony*
- Circle Member Hors d'Oeuvres Reception* (Invite Only)
- Women’s Volleyball Game vs. University of Bridgeport
- Men's Alumni Soccer Tournament*
- Ella at 100 Concert featuring Faith Amour ‘09, Brittany Walker ‘12 & Chelse Chambers ‘17*
- Wonder Woman Movie with Popcorn Bar
Saturday, September 23
- Raiders & Redhawks Alumni 5K Race*
- Prayer Partner Coffee Hour*
- 40th Reunion Nurses Coffee Hour
- Homecoming Tent, Family Entertainment, Food, and Student Fundraisers
- Men’s & Women’s Cross Country Invitational
- Homecoming Parade
- 25th & 40th Reunion Luncheons*
- Parents Tent*
- Campus Tours
- Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Mercy
- Women's Alumni Volleyball Game*
- Women's Soccer Game vs. Molloy College
- Alumni Talk & Tour: Positive Exposure Exhibit*
- Annual Apple Picking
- Golisano Library 10th Anniversary Celebration*
- Men's Soccer Game vs. Molloy College
- Wind Ensemble Concert
- Taste of Roberts: Hors D'oeuvres and Reunions - the centerpiece of Homecoming with our Five-Year Reunions!
- Women's Alumni Soccer Game*
- Saturday Night Live - Entertainment by Students
Sunday, September 24
- Pancake Breakfast: Fundraiser for Redhawk Athletics Club
- Pearce Memorial Church Worship Service with newly appointed Lead Pastor, Dr. Roger Haskins. Featuring Alumni Vocalists Faith Amour ‘09, Brittany Walker ‘12 & Chelse Chambers ‘17.
*Registration Required.
Watch our 150th Celebration Homecoming 2016 campus closeup video to get a glimpse of what it was like at Homecoming!