Events
For a schedule of upcoming sporting events, visit the Bridgewater Eagles game calendar.
For Bridgewater College faculty, staff, and students only: To submit an event request or view the full calendar, use our Room Reservation and Event Manager.
Events
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Special Collections Exhibition: “Global Eagles: Celebrating International Students at Bridgewater College, Past and Present”
- Special Collections
Global Eagles uses photographs and other unique archives to highlight the experiences of international students throughout the history of Bridgewater College.
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Welcome Week 2026
- Student Life
Welcome Week is the first step in discovering how you belong in the BC Community!
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First Day of Fall 2026 Classes
- Academic
Classes for the Fall 2026 semester will begin on Tuesday, Aug. 25.
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Art Exhibition: “Drawn | Redrawn” by Eric Kniss
- Art Exhibition
Eric Kniss is Associate Professor of Art at Bridgewater College, where he teaches a range of traditional art classes. He earned an MFA in art from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
Reception: Monday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m.
Artist Talk: Monday, Aug. 31, 5:30 p.m. -
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Family Weekend 2026
- Student Life
Bridgewater College parents and families, save the date for Family Weekend Sept. 11-13!
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Music Faculty Recital
- Music
Performing professors TBA
When: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Carter Center for Worship and Music, Concert Hall -
Film Screening & Talk: “9/11 Reclaiming Ground Zero”
Join filmmaker Josh Sabey of Matters Media for a screening of his new documentary about the process by which 5,000 New Yorkers gathered in the largest town hall in American history to decide how to rebuild Ground Zero.
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Art Exhibition by Aurora Powell ’16
- Art Exhibition
Aurora Powell is a New York-based artist and 2016 graduate of Bridgewater College.
Reception: Monday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m.
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Virginia Psychological Science and Human Services Graduate School Fair 2026
- Career Development
Undergraduate students and faculty from colleges across Virginia and the surrounding area are invited to attend a free graduate school fair for students in psychological sciences and human services. The fair is co-sponsored by Bridgewater College and the Virginia Association for Psychological Science (VAPS).
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Fall Break
- Academic
Fall Break begins after a student's last class on Friday, Oct. 9. Classes resume on Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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1979 Field Hockey Team of Distinction
- Alumni
The Bridgewater College Hall of Fame Selection Committee has selected the 1979 Bridgewater Field Hockey team for the Team of Distinction honor to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Homecoming Concert
- Music
Bridgewater College’s Chorale, Treble Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Alumni Jazz Band will perform on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Concert Hall at the Carter Center for Worship and Music.
The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and the BC community is encouraged to attend as part of Homecoming weekend.. -
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Cheerleading Alumni Tailgate
- Alumni
All cheer alumni are invited back BC to cheer on the Eagles as the team takes on ODAC rival Hampden-Sydney in the final home football game of the ’26 season.
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Symphonic Band Concert
- Music
BC’s Symphonic Band is a large ensemble that programs a diversity of musical styles and historical periods. Typical repertoire includes standards of the wind band repertoire, transcriptions and pieces highlighting the best contemporary band composers.
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Art Exhibition by Jess Daddio
- Art Exhibition
Jess Daddio is a multimedia journalist and filmmaker based in Harrisonburg, Va. She specializes in human-interest and outdoor-centric storytelling.
Reception: Monday, Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m.
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Jazz Bands Concert
- Music
Concert programs include traditional big band swing, progressive jazz and contemporary arrangements of pop music.
The concert is free and open to the public.
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Oratorio Choir Concert
- Music
The Oratorio Choir is comprised of BC choral students, faculty members, staff, community members and alumni.
The performance is free and open to the public.
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Thanksgiving Break 2026
- Academic
Thanksgiving Break begins after a student's last class on Tuesday, Nov. 24. Classes resume on Monday, November 30.
The College will be closed beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24 and remain closed until regular business hours resume on Monday, November 30.
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Last Day of Fall 2026 Classes
- Academic
Classes for the Fall 2026 semester will conclude on Friday, Dec. 4. Exams will take place on Monday, Dec. 7, through Friday, Dec. 11.
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Holiday Extravaganza
- Music
One of the most popular musical performances of the year, the Holiday Extravaganza features the Chorale, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and audience sing-alongs.
Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. &
Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m.
