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.
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Special Collections Exhibition: “Standing in the Spotlight: Bridgewater College Theatre Through the Years”
- Special Collections
This exhibition will showcase BC’s rich theatre traditions through a display of photographs and artifacts from the early 1900s until today. Curated by Special Collections Librarian Stephanie S. Gardner.
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Art Exhibition: “A Threshold into Unconventional Bliss” by Sydne Moseley ’20
- Art Exhibition
- Art Opening
Sydne Moseley is a multimedia abstract painter and curator based in Chesterfield, Va. She is an art educator and owner of the studio gallery Art by Moseley, a space she says is designed to foster creativity and collaboration.
Reception: Monday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m.
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Last Day of Fall 2025 Classes
- Academic
Classes for the Fall 2025 semester will conclude on Friday, Dec. 5.
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Holiday Extravaganza
- Music
One of the most popular musical performances of the year, Bridgewater College’s Holiday Extravaganza will be sure to get you into the holiday spirit.
Friday, Dec. 5, at 7:30 p.m.
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Open House
- Admissions
Experience Bridgewater College to the fullest at an open house! This full-day large group visit is filled with sessions geared towards undergraduate students and their families.
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Art Exhibition: “Pollinator Friendly: Celebrating and Conserving Virginia’s Native Bees” by Scott Jost
- Art Exhibition
In this exhibition, photographer and educator Scott Jost draws attention to Virginia's native bee species and their critical role in natural ecosystems.
Reception: Monday, Jan. 12, 5-7 p.m.
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Spring Classes Begin
- Academic
The College will follow a condensed class schedule on Jan. 7.
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Open House
- Admissions
Experience Bridgewater College to the fullest at an open house! This full-day large group visit is filled with sessions geared towards undergraduate students and their families.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
- Student Life
Members of the community are invited to celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with Bridgewater College during its annual Martin Luther King Day celebration.
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Endowed Lecture: Irshad Manji
- Endowed Lectures
Irshad Manji will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, January 21. A book signing will follow the lecture. Manji will speak on, "Building Conversation Across Divides." Manji is the founder of Moral Courage College, which equips people worldwide to turn heated issues into healthy conversations and sustained teamwork.
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Art Exhibition: “Studies in Color” by Kathleen Johnston
- Art Exhibition
Inspired by artists such as Mark Rothko and Paul Klee, Johnston says her paintings are translations of the stories she hears, sees and feels. Her show at BC is collection of abstract paintings exploring how we respond to different hues, values and saturations of colors within various grid like arrangements.
Reception: Monday, Feb. 9, 5-7 p.m.
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Open House
- Admissions
Experience Bridgewater College to the fullest at an open house! This full-day large group visit is filled with sessions geared towards undergraduate students and their families.
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Spring Break
- Academic
Spring Break begins after a student's last class on Friday, Feb. 27. Classes resume on Monday, March 9.
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Jazz Band Concert
- Music
Bridgewater College's Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. Christine Carrillo, will perform on Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. in Cole Hall.
The concert is free and open to the public.
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Art Exhibition: Bridgewater Juried Student Show
- Art Exhibition
An exhibition of artwork created by both majors and non-art majors
during the past school year. This is a chance for students to show some of
the wonderful projects they have been working on in and outside of class
Reception: Monday, March 23, 5-7 p.m. -
Endowed Lecture: Maggie Jackson
- Endowed Lectures
Maggie Jackson will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A book signing will follow the lecture. Jackson will speak about the subject of her recent book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure. It explores why we should seek not-knowing in an era of flux and angst.
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Symphonic Band Concert
- Music
The Bridgewater College Symphonic Band, under the direction of Dr. Christine Carrillo, will perform on Sunday, March 29, at 3 p.m. in Cole Hall.
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Spring Choral Concert
- Music
BC’s three choral ensembles—Concert Choir, Chorale and Treble Choir—will perform.
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Easter Break
- Academic
Easter break begins after a student's last class on Thursday, April 2. Classes resume on Monday, April 6.
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Founder’s Day 2026
- Academic
Founder’s Day celebrates BC’s heritage and the birthday of the College’s founder, D.C. Flory.
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ASPIRE
- Academic
Students showcase their academic achievements during A Celebration of
the Arts, Scholarship, Performance, Innovation and Research Excellence
(ASPIRE). There will be student talks, panel discussions, performances
and poster sessions across campus. Full schedule available in early April.
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Day of Giving 2026
- Alumni
Your support of Bridgewater College on Day of Giving ensures that our students have success in the classroom, on the field, in the workplace and in the world.
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Art Exhibition: Senior Thesis Exhibitions
- Art Exhibition
This show is a presentation of work by Bridgewater graduating senior art majors as part of their thesis requirement. Each student will exhibit the culmination of four years of work and development. Their work will be exhibited in locations across campus.
Reception: Monday, April 20, 5-7 p.m.
Artists’ Talks: Wednesday, April 22, 7-9 p.m -
Last Day of Spring 2026 Classes
- Academic
Classes for the Spring 2026 semester will conclude on Wednesday, April 22.
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Baccalaureate 2026
- Academic
Bridgewater’s Baccalaureate Service will be held Friday, May 1.
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Commencement 2026
- Academic
Bridgewater College’s Commencement Exercises will be held Saturday, May 2 at 10 a.m. on the Campus Mall.
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Future Scholars Institute 2026
- Academic
Bridgewater’s Future Scholars Institute is a grant-funded, two-week residential program that allows local rising high school juniors and seniors to experience college life firsthand by living and studying on campus.
