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.
Special Collections Exhibition: The Importance of Place
- Special Collections
The Robert R. Newlen ’75 & John C. Bradford Special Collections at Bridgewater College will display "Celebrating Our Past, Creating Our Future: The Importance of Place" from May 20 to
ABOVE | BELOW: Eric Kniss Art Exhibition
- Art Exhibition
Eric Kniss, Associate Professor of Art at Bridgewater College, will exhibit installation art that explores the relationships between sculptures made of sifted kaolin - a very fine clay powder - and graphite drawings.
Endowed Lecture: Dr. David Hollinger
- Endowed Lectures
Hollinger will deliver the opening keynote address, "Christian Nationalism and the Transformation of American Protestantism." The event is free and open to the public.
Symposium: “Perspectives in the Twenty-First Century: Challenges for the Church of the Brethren”
Dr. David Hollinger's endowed lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 12 will serve as the keynote address for this symposium, which will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 13. Open to the public.
Family Weekend 2024
- Student Life
Bridgewater College parents and families, save the date for Family Weekend Sept. 13-15!
Music Faculty Recital
- Music
Free and open to the public. Students and their families visiting for Family Weekend are encouraged to attend.
An Artist’s Journey: Beverly Perdue, AWS, TWSA Art Exhibition
- Art Exhibition
Bridgewater College alumna and award-winning watercolor artist Beverly Perdue Jennings '68, who paints under her maiden name of Beverly Perdue, will exhibit a selection of her recent oil and watercolor paintings.
Fall Break
- Academic
Fall Break begins after a student's last class on Friday, Oct. 4. Classes resume on Wednesday, Oct. 9.
Homecoming 2024
- Alumni
- Student Life
Fly for Homecoming 2024 on October 10-13. Whether you’re returning to relive your glory days or making new memories, Homecoming 2024 promises to be a celebration like no other.
Career Connections Fair
- Alumni
- Career Development
The Career Connections Fair is an opportunity for BC students to network with alumni and employers to explore potential opportunities while learning how their interests can lead to successful careers.
Eagles Golf Classic 2024
- Alumni
- Athletics
Join the excitement on the green with us for the annual Eagles Golf Classic at Lakeview Golf Course on Friday, October 11, 2024, to kick off Homecoming weekend!
Homecoming Concert
- Music
Free and open to the public. The BC community is encouraged to attend as part of Homecoming weekend.
Hall of Fame Induction 2024
- Alumni
Please plan to join us for the 2024 Hall of Fame reception on Saturday, October 19, in the Wampler President’s Suite in Nininger Hall from 1-3 p.m. The induction ceremony
Away Tailgate – Randolph-Macon
- Alumni
- Athletics
We’d love to see you and your whole family at our BC tailgate as the Bridgewater College Eagles take on the Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets, hosted by Dustin ’11 and Carrie ’12 Dedrick.
Symphonic Band Concert
- Music
Free and open to the public.
Marketing in Motion: Elise Trissel & Brandon Christian Art Exhibition
- Art Exhibition
In this exhibition, Elise Trissel '11 and Brandon Christian '19 highlight the impact of photography and videography in marketing and show how creativity drives engagement and transforms messages.
Jazz Bands Concert
- Music
Free and open to the public.
Endowed Lecture: Celeste Headlee
- Endowed Lectures
Headlee will give an address regarding, "10 ways to have better conversations after the 2024 election." The event is free and open to the public.
Oratorio Choir Concert
- Music
Free and open to the public. The Oratorio Choir is comprised of BC choral students, faculty members, staff, community members and alumni.
Thanksgiving Break
- Academic
Classes resume on Monday, Dec. 2.
Last Day of Fall 2024 Classes
- Academic
Classes for the Fall 2024 semester will conclude on Friday, Dec. 6. Exams will take place on Monday, Dec. 9, through Friday, Dec. 13.
Holiday Pottery and Art Sale
- Art Exhibition
The Bridgewater College Art Department will host its holiday pottery and art sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, in the Kline Campus Center Lounge. Open to the public.
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.
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.
Endowed Lecture: Wil Haygood
- Endowed Lectures
Haygood will deliver the keynote address, "Healing America: From Tigerland to Today," for BC's annual celebration of the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. The event is free and open to the public.
Endowed Lecture: Navigating American Culture and Politics in the Jewish and Muslim Communities
- Endowed Lectures
Bridgewater College will host a panel of Jewish and Muslim community members for an endowed lecture on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The event is free and open to the public.
Endowed Lecture: Ertharin Cousin
- Endowed Lectures
Cousin will speak on, "Hunger and Humanitarianism." The event is free and open to the public.
