Schedule

NES Faculty Talk (Virtual)*

Featuring Marlena Graves ’07, a Northeastern Seminary Faculty member. Are Evangelical views and behavior really ensconced in biblical teaching or are Evangelicals more influenced by cultural forces of which they are unaware? To learn about this relevant topic, please join us for a special Northeastern Seminary Faculty Talk featuring Marlena Graves '07.
Time: 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Location: Zoom | Audience: Open to all

“Joy in the Journey” Alumni Panel Chapel

Chapel featuring our 2023 Alumni Awardees. 
Time: 11:00-11:50 a.m. |  Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center | Audience: Open to all

Roberts Alumni Awards Luncheon (Invite Only)

Honoring our 2023 Alumni Awardees.
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m. |  Location: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons | Audience: Invite Only

Yesteryears Brunch (Invite Only)*

Honoring Alumni who graduated in '73 or earlier and Faculty Emeriti. Special guest the new University President, Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. Tickets cost $15 per person.
Time: 9:00 a.m. | Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center | Audience: Invite only, Alumni who graduated in '73 or earlier and Faculty Emeriti

Presidential Inauguration of Rupert A. Hayles, Jr., Ph.D.*

Time: 11:00 a.m. | Location: Main Sanctuary, Pearce Church | Audience: RSVP Online by September 1, 2023

50th Reunion Dinner & Medallion Ceremony (Invite Only)*

Reunion dinner with a special guest, the University President, Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. An official reunion class photo will be taken.
Time: 5:00 p.m.| Location: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons | Audience: Invite only for Class of 1973.

New Works - RWU Faculty Art Reception

Enjoy refreshments while viewing a selection of recent works from the studios of RWU Art Faculty.
Time: 5:00-7:00 p.m. | Location: Davison Art Gallery, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center | Audience: Open to all

Men’s Alumni Soccer Game*

Former men’s soccer players are invited to play in an alumni game against each other.
Time: 7:00 p.m. | Location: Redhawks Field | Audience: Invite for Men’s Soccer alumni only.

Live in Concert: Iconic Video Game Music*

Experience the ultimate fusion of video game nostalgia and classical music as the Roberts Symphony Orchestra presents "Live in Concert: Iconic Video Game Music". This stunning orchestral performance brings to life the unforgettable melodies that have defined generations of gamers. From epic battle themes to haunting ballads, the orchestra will take you on a musical journey through the most iconic video game soundtracks of all time. This concert is a one-of-a-kind experience that will appeal to both gamers and music lovers alike. Don't miss your chance to witness this amazing performance! Tickets: $25 for adults, kids 12 & under, and Roberts Students are Free. Virtual Tickets available for $25 per household. 
Time: 7:30 p.m. | Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center & Online | Audience: Open to all

The Super Mario Bros. Movie with Popcorn Bar

With help from Princess Peach, Mario gets ready to square off against the all-powerful Bowser to stop his plans from conquering the world. Enjoy free popcorn and drinks.
Time: 9:30 p.m. | Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center | Sponsored by: Freshman Class Council 2027 | Audience: Open to all

Campus Bookstore Open

Time: 10:00-4:00 p.m. | Location: Voller Athletic Center, Upper Level

Palmer’s Place Open
Starbucks Hours 10:00-5:00 p.m.
Bowls and Toast Hours 11:00-3:00 p.m.
Hawk’s Grill Hours 11:00-10:00 p.m.

Time: 10:00 a.m. | Location: Palmer’s Place, Golisano Community Engagement Center

Women's Harry F. Anderson Invitational

Cross Country Invitational.
Time: 10:00 a.m.

Men's Harry F. Anderson Invitational

Cross Country Invitational.
Time: 11:00 a.m.

Admissions Campus Tours*

Campus tours. 8 Passenger Golf Cart available for tours!
Time: 11:00 & 2:00 p.m. | Location: Meet at the Clocktower to join a tour of campus. | Audience: Open to all

Northeastern Seminary Celebration Tent!

Alumni, faculty, staff, and current students are invited to enjoy their lunch in the NES Tent to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Seminary. Complimentary cupcakes will be served.
Time: 10:00-3:00 p.m. | Location: Quad Lawn | Audience: For NES Alumni, Donors, Faculty, and Staff.

Circle Lounge (Invite Only)

To our Roberts and Northeastern Circle members, feel free to stop by the “Circle Lounge” to relax and take a break from the homecoming festivities. Enjoy community, conversation, and some light refreshments.
Time: 11:00-3:00 p.m. | Location: Fireside Reading Room, B. Thomas Golisano Library (Upper Level) | Audience: Roberts and Northeastern Circle Members. Invite only.

Homecoming Festival*

Alumni, parents, students, and friends are invited to join us at Homecoming to enjoy the live-music stage, car show, shopping, and inflatable games at the Homecoming Festival. Featuring fun festival food served in Garlock Commons!
Time: 10:00-3:00 p.m. | Location: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn. | Audience: Open to all

HIGHLIGHTS
Car Show
Giant Lawn Games
Family Fun Activities
Train Rides
Inflatable Obstacle Course

FOOD
Featuring fun festival food in Garlock
Garlock Dining Commons.
Open 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Check out the full menu prices.
Bring your food outside and sit at one of our picnic tables or under our general seating tent!

LIVE MUSIC STAGE
Highlighting our very own alumni musicians!

SHOPPING
Alumni Vendors & Student Group
Arts, Crafts, Coffee, Jewelry, Kettle Corn & More!

ATM available in the Upper & Lower Levels of the Voller Athletic Center.

Festival Kick-off Welcome & Athletic Hall of Fame Induction

President Hayles welcomes you to join him at the Live Music Stage by Golisano Library to kick off our day with special festival announcements and honor our Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees. The kick-off will also include live music and a kid's candy toss sponsored by our student-athletes!
Time: 11:00 a.m. | Location: Live Music Stage; Patio in front of B. Thomas Golisano Library | Audience: Open to all

Homecoming MVP Car Show

Come stop by and check out the Homecoming MVP Car Show! All attendees of the Homecoming Festival will have the chance to walk through the show and vote for their favorite vehicles. Stop by the Judging Station for voting instructions. Votes must be submitted by 1:00 p.m.
Time: 11:00-1:30 p.m. | Location: Parking Lot C | Sponsored by: MVP Health Care |Audience: Open to all

5th - 50th Class Reunion Lunches (Invite Only)*

5th - 50th Reunions will have a designated tent to catch up with classmates for a gourmet lunch buffet and get a reunion photo. Tickets: $20 per person (ages 9+), $7 for Kids ages 4-8, and kids 3 and under are free.
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m. | Location: Mersereau Greene | Audience: Traditional undergraduate classes ending in ‘3’ and ‘8’; registration required. Invite Only.

55th, 60th & 65th Class Reunion Lunch (Invite Only)*

Enjoy a gourmet lunch buffet with fellow graduates inside Garlock Dining Commons and get your class reunion photo. Tickets: $20 per person.
Time: 12:00-2:00 p.m. | Location: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons | Audience: Traditional undergraduate Class of 1968, 1963 & 1958. Registration required. Invite only.

Women’s Alumni Lacrosse Game*

Former women’s lacrosse players are invited to play in an alumni game against each other.
Time: 1:00 p.m. | Location: Redhawks Field | Audience: Invite for Women’s Lacrosse alumni only.

Women’s Soccer v. D’Youville College

Women’s soccer game.
Time: 1:00 p.m. | Location: Redhawks Stadium | Audience: Open for all 

Women’s Volleyball v. St. Thomas Aquinas College

Women’s volleyball game.
Time: 12:00 p.m. | Location: Voller Athletic Center Arena | Audience: Open for all 

Annual Apple Picking

The Harvest is ready! Come pick an apple from the Class of 2010 Apple Orchard. (*Subject to ripening/weather.)
Time: 2:00-3:00 p.m. | Location: Across from Orchard Street on Westside Drive | Audience: Open for all

Men’s Soccer v. Slippery Rock University

Men’s soccer game.
Time: 3:30 p.m. | Location: Redhawks Stadium | Audience: Open for all 

Wind Ensemble Concert

Roberts Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Paul Shewan. No ticket is required; the event is free and open to the public.
Time: 4:00 p.m. | Location:  Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center | Audience: Open for all

Garlock Open for Dinner

Enjoy dinner at Garlock. | Time: 4:30-7:30 p.m. | Location: Garlock Dining Commons

NES Dedication of Classroom in Honor of the Roberts Family (Invite Only)

Dedication of classroom in honor of the Roberts Family.
Time: 4:00 p.m. | Location: Roberts Hall, Room 313 | Audience: Invite Only

25th Anniversary Northeastern Seminary Celebration Dinner (Invite Only)

An evening to celebrate 25 years of preparation for ministry.
Time: 5:00 p.m. | Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center | Audience: Invite only for NES Alumni, Donors, Faculty, and Staff.

Pearce Church Worship Service

Pastor Colleen Dick '19 will bring the evening message.
Time: 5:00 p.m. | Location: Main Sanctuary, Pearce Church | Audience: Open for all

Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner Reception (Invite Only)

Honoring Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.
Time: 5:30 p.m. | Location: The Roost, Voller Athletic Center | Audience: Invite Only

Women’s Alumni Soccer Game*

Former women’s soccer players are invited to play in an alumni game against each other. 
Time: 6:00 p.m. | Location: Redhawks Field | Audience: Invite Only

Saturday Night Live

Student Variety Show. Admission is free, and all are welcome!
Time: 8:00 p.m. | Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center | Sponsored by: Social Life Director, SALT | Audience: Open to all

Pancake Breakfast

Fundraiser for Redhawk Athletics Club. Kids under 3-free; kids ages 4-8 - $5.00; adults (ages 9+) - $8.00 (pay at the door)
Time: 8:00-10:00 a.m. | Location: Garlock Dining Commons | Sponsored by: Athletics | Audience: Open to all

Pearce Church Worship Service

Pastor Colleen Dick '19 will bring the morning message.
Time: 9:30 a.m. | Location: Main Sanctuary, Pearce Church | Audience: Open for all