Friday, October 11 – Activities Class of 1974 Campus Tour(Required) 4-5:30 p.m. Forrer Learning Commons: See what’s new on campus! Departs from the Forrer Learning Commons and ends at Bowman Hall where your class will celebrate their class gift and dedication of the newly renovated Bowman Hall.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Bowman Hall Dedication(Required) 5:30-6 p.m. Bowman Hall Steps: Join President Bushman, the Class of 1974, special guests and the Screamin’ Eagle Marching Band as we dedicate and open the newly renovated Bowman Hall.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Gathering(Required) 6-9 p.m. Wampler President’s Suite: Join Coach Ashley Hughes, Women’s Lacrosse, for light appetizers and drinks to kick start your alumni weekend. Then head over to Jopson Field and watch the Field Hockey game beginning at 6 p.m. followed by Men’s Lacrosse Alumni game beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Select who is attending with you(Required) 1974 Welcome Reception(Required)
6:30-8 p.m. Forrer Learning Common, Class of 1969 Great Room:
Mix and mingle with classmates while enjoying drinks and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cost: Beer tickets $3 and wine tickets $5 (preorder up to two tickets per person). Additional drink tickets available for purchase during the event.
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Saturday, October 12 – Activities Alumni Jazz Band Rehearsal(Required) 10-11:30 a.m. Carter Center Concert for Worship, Stage:
All Jazz Alumni will be rehearsing for the Jazz Concert at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required; unfortunately, no walk-ups permitted. Attire: All Black or BC Jazz shirt.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Select who is attending with you(Required) Select who is attending with you(Required) Reunion Photos(Required) Beginning at 11 a.m.
Classes ending in 4’s will meet at Cole Hall steps: 11 a.m.-1944, 11:10 a.m.-1954, 11:20 a.m.-1964, 11:30 a.m.-1984, 11:50 a.m.-1994, Noon-2004, 12:20 p.m.-2014, 12:30 p.m.-2024.
Classes ending in 9’s will meet at Forrer Learning Commons (formerly Alexander Mack Library) steps: 11 a.m.-1949, 11:10 a.m.-1959, 11:20 a.m.-1969, 11:30 a.m.-1979, 11:50 a.m.-1989, Noon-1999, 12:20 p.m.-2009, 12:30 p.m.-2019.
Graduate School Tailgate(Required) 11 a.m. Mapp Field Spot 11 & 12
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Current graduate students and alumni of any Bridgewater College master’s degree programs are invited to the Graduate School Homecoming Tailgate. Dr. Pierson and other faculty will be on hand to visit. Enjoy Chick-fil-A nuggets, fruit, cookies and beverages (beer and nonalcoholic drinks) before and during the game. Please note a game ticket is required to enter Mapp Field.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Reunion Row(Required) 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Mapp Field
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BC’s newest tradition! All classes in reunion are invited to the Reunion Row tent. Enjoy a delicious catered lunch from Hank’s BBQ and drinks from Brothers Craft Brewing and Bluestone Vineyard. Courtesy shuttles depart from the Forrer Learning Commons. Game ticket required for entry (purchase available below).
Select who is attending with you(Required) Class of 1974 Ripples Induction & Reunion Photo(Required) 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Cole Hall:
We invite you to a special induction ceremony celebrating alumni who have reached the milestone of 50 years since graduation. The Class of 1974 reunion photo will take place immediately following on the steps inside Cole Hall. Pictures available for purchase: $10.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Women’s Volleyball Alumni Tailgate(Required) 12-4 p.m. Mapp Field, Spot 10: All Volleyball alumni are invited to a tailgate with Coach Harris and the volleyball team. Enjoy refreshments from Hank’s BBQ along with beer and wine. Please note a game ticket is required for admission to Mapp Field.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Select who is attending with you(Required) Screamin’ Eagles Alumni Band(Required) 1:30 p.m.
Carter Center for Worship and Music, Room 1:
All members of the Screamin’ Eagles alumni band are invited to perform in the stands during the Homecoming game. Members are invited to meet Dr. Christine Carrillo in the band room. Music will be emailed upon registration. Attire: BC gear or Marching/Pep band t-shirt.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Class of 1984 Gathering(Required) 5-7 p.m. The Cracked Pillar (403 N Main Street, Bridgewater): Join members of the Class of 1984 for a gathering after the big game. Permanent Class President, Deanna Bowe ‘84 will save some seats for you! All purchases paid individually.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Class of 1989 Gathering(Required) 5-7 p.m. Vito’s Italian Kitchen (1047 Port Republic Road, Harrisonburg):
All classmates are invited to gather after the Homecoming festivities for food and drinks (purchases paid individually) at Vito’s private dining room. Enjoy sitting on the patio or gather inside the restaurant to conclude the BC 35th reunion celebration. Registration is required to determine seating necessary. Event hosted by Permanent Class President Michelle Johnson ‘89.
Select who is attending with you(Required) Class of 2014 Gathering(Required) 5-9 p.m.
Bluestone Vineyard (4828 Spring Creek Rd, Bridgewater):
All members from the Class of 2014 are invited to Bluestone for wine (purchases paid individually). Gather one final time to reminisce about life 10 years after BC and take in the breathtaking views of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. This event is hosted by Permanent Class President Troy Jackson ’14.
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Sunday, October 13 – Activities Select who is attending with you(Required)