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: “Time Travel with Ernie: The Life and Legacy of Ernie the Eagle”
- Special Collections
Ernie invites you to the archives for historic facts, rare photographs and unique campus memorabilia celebrating the past and present adventures of our favorite mascot. Are you ready to fly? Let’s look at the eagle pride that keeps us soaring!
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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.
Artist’s Talk: Monday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m. -
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 7:30 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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Endowed Lecture: Dr. Clint Smith, author
- Endowed Lectures
Smith will speak on understanding the history and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. His talk will be followed by a book signing. This Endowed Lecture is sponsored by the W. Harold Row Symposium on Reconciliation, the Harold H. Hersch Educational Fund, and the Harry W. and Ina Mason Shank Peace Studies Endowment. It is free and open to the public.
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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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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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Endowed Lecture: Dr. Naomi Oreskes, author and scientist
- Endowed Lectures
Oreskes will speak on the topic “Why Trust Science?” Her talk will be followed by a book signing. This Endowed Lecture is sponsored by the Anna B. Mow Symposium on Comparative Religious Ethics. It is free and open to the public.
