Calendar

Join us for a student led chapel service!

Sponsored by Campus One80 and Campus Minstry 

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Join us for a Fall themed snack on the Library Patio! 

Sponsored by the Sophomore and Junior Class council

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Join us for lawn games and Lugia's on the North Campus block! Sponsored by Intramurals & the Senior Class. 

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Special Alumni Panel Chapel

What: Featuring our 2024 award recipients.

Where: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center 

Audience: Open to all.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Want a NYS Liecense? Please sign up for this trip

email: oie@roberts.edu for more information 

Connect with others through crafts and conversations.  All skill levels welcome! Supplies and instructions provided.

This prep rally-themed night will include music, games, snacks, and exciting prizes. Join us to show your school spirit and have a blast!

Sponsored by SMAC, SALT, Global Club, Athletics, and Student Life.  

Let’s make it a night to remember—come out and paint the night red with us!

Rain Location: VAC Arena 

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Yesteryears Brunch (Invite only)

What: Honoring Alumni who graduated in '74 or earlier and Faculty Emeriti. Special guest the University President, Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr.
Tickets: $15 per person. 

Where: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center

Audience: Invite only.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/yesteryears-2024/

50th Reunion Dinner & Medallion Ceremony (Invite only) 

What: Reunion dinner for the class of 1974 with a special guest, the University President, Dr. Rupert A. Hayles Jr. An official reunion class photo will be taken. 

Where: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons

Audience: Invite only for Class of 1974.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/classof1974/

RWU Alumni Art Reception

What: Enjoy refreshments while viewing a selection of recent works of RWU Alumni.

Where: Davison Art Gallery, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center

Audience: Open to all.

Men’s Alumni Soccer Game

What: Former men’s soccer players are invited to play in an alumni game against each other. 

Where: Redhawks Field

Audience: Invite for Men’s Soccer alumni only.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-alumni-games-2024/

Spirited Away: Music from Studio Ghibli*

What: Join the Roberts Symphony Orchestra as they perform "Spirited Away: Music from Studio Ghibli" for the 2024 Homecoming Concert. This spectacular event will celebrate the timeless magic of Studio Ghibli through soul-stirring orchestral renditions of the studio's most beloved soundtracks. Perfect for fans of all ages, this musical journey promises to transport listeners into the whimsical worlds crafted by Hayao Miyazaki. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the music that has captivated hearts around the globe, live in concert!

Tickets: $25 for adults, children 8 & under and Roberts Students are Free. Limited virtual tickets available for $25 per household. 

Where: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center & Online

Audience: Open to all.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/clc/events/homecoming-concert-2024/

Kung Fu Panda 4 with Popcorn Bar

What: After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to...give it a rest already. More specifically, he's tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Enjoy free popcorn and drinks.

Where: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center

Sponsored by: Freshman Class Council 2027

Audience: Open to all.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Library Homecoming Activities

What: Join us for fun crafts, story time, and explore the Golisano Library! Storytime at 11:15am following the Kids Candy Toss at the Live Music Stage.

Where: Golisano Library

Audience: Open to all.

Homecoming Festival

What: 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 from 10:30am to 2:00pm!

Where: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn

Audience: Open to all.

HIGHLIGHTS 

Car Show 

Train Rides

Giant Lawn Games

Inflatable Obstacle Course

FOOD

Featuring fun festival food in Garlock including: BBQ, Tex-Mex, Grill & Sweets!

Garlock Dining Commons

Open 10:30am - 2:00pm
Check out the full menu with prices at www.roberts.edu/homecoming/food

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 Fundraisers

Arts, Crafts, Food,  Jewelry, & More!

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-2024/

Admissions Campus Tours*

What: Campus tours at 11:00am & 2:00pm (tour duration is one hour)

Where: Meet at the clocktower to join a tour of campus.

Audience: Open to all.

Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing

What: Come celebrate a momentous occasion with us as we commemorate the 70th Anniversary of our esteemed School of Nursing program. Enjoy delicious cupcakes while mingling with alumni, faculty, and staff. Take this opportunity to meet our new Dean of Nursing, tour the facilities, and join in the festivities as we honor seven decades of excellence in nursing education.

Where: Student Lounge, Crothers Science & Nursing Center

Audience: Open to all.

Festival Kick-off Welcome

What: President Hayles welcomes you to join him at the Live Music Stage by Golisano Library to kick off our day with special festival announcements. The kick-off will also include live music and a kids candy toss sponsored by our student athletes!

Where: Live Music Stage; Patio in front of B. Thomas Golisano Library

Audience: Open to all.

Homecoming MVP Car Show

What: 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 1:00pm. 

Where: Parking Lot C

Sponsored by: MVP Health Care

Audience: Open to all.

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

What: Classes ending in ‘9’ and ‘4’ are invited to our Reunion Celebrations event held during our Homecoming Festival on Saturday, September 28th! Come mingle with other classmates and grab a bite to eat in our newest building on campus. Don’t forget to check out the rest of the festival in the center of campus from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.!

Where: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center

Tickets: $20 per person (ages 9+), $7 for Kids ages 4-8, kids 3 and under are free. 

Audience: Traditional undergraduate classes ending in ‘4’ and ‘9’, registration required. Invite only.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/class-reunion-lunches-2024/

55th, 60th & 65th Class Reunion Lunch* (Invite only)
What: Enjoy a gourmet lunch buffet with fellow graduates inside Garlock Dining Commons and get your class reunion photo. 

Where: Ellen Stowe Dining Room, Garlock Dining Commons

Tickets: $20 per person.

Audience: Traditional undergraduate Class of 1969, 1964 & 1959, registration required. Invite only.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/class-reunion-lunches-2024/

Women’s Alumni Lacrosse Game*

What: Former women’s lacrosse players are invited to play in an alumni game against each other. 

Where: Redhawks Field

Audience: Invite for Women’s Lacrosse alumni only.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-alumni-games-2024/

Annual Apple Picking

What: The Harvest is ready!* Come pick an apple from the Class of 2010 Apple Orchard. (*Subject to ripening/weather.)

Where: Located across from Orchard Street on Westside Drive

Audience: Open to all.

Wind Ensemble Pops Concert 

What: Roberts Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Paul Shewan.

Where: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center

Audience: Open to all.

Pearce Church Worship Service

What: Dr. Marlena Graves ‘07 NES will bring the evening message. Marlena Graves is a 2007 graduate of Northeastern Seminary. She is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at NES.

Where: Parmerter Chapel, Pearce Church

Audience: Open to all.

Women’s Alumni Soccer Game*

What: Former women’s soccer players are invited to play in an alumni game against each other. 

Where: Redhawks Field

Audience: Invite only.

Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-alumni-games-2024/

This variety show is full of music, humor and dance featuring Roberts students. Admission is free and open to the community. Sponsored by ICC (SALT). The CLC will also be live streaming the event for free at: www.roberts.edu/clc