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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend

October 17 & 18, 2025


 

 

Countdown to Homecoming & Reunion Weekend


 

Reunions to be Celebrated


15th Cluster: Class years 2009, 2010, 2011

25th Class of 2000

35th Cluster: Class years 1989, 1990, 1991

50th Class of 1975

55th Class of 1970

60th Class of 1965

NEW THIS YEAR: An all-alumni celebration!

 

 

Take a Look Back at Homecoming 2024


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Homecoming Schedule of Events


Friday, October 17

9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Saturday Alumni Awardee Display

2nd floor, McKelvey Campus Center
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Art Exhibition

The Foster Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Yoko Ono's work. The exhibition will feature four of Ono's conceptual and participatory artworks. The artworks featured in the exhibition - "Wish Tree", "Parts of a Lighthouse", "Passages for Light" and "Image Peace (Maps)”, have traveled extensively within other exhibitions and the wishes that participants leave on "Wish Tree" are collected and sent to their permanent home within the "Image Peace Tower" in Iceland. The exhibition is open to the public.

Foster Art Gallery, Patterson Hall
9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Cultural Center Open House

Stop by our new Cultural Center and see firsthand how this area is offering resources to all Westminster students.

2nd floor, McKelvey Campus Center
11:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.

50th Reunion - Class of 1975 Golf Scramble

Classmates of 1975 and their spouses are invited to join host Dave Gooch ‘75 for a day out on the fairways. Cost is $31 per person for 18 holes and a cart and will be paid on-site, upon arrival. Hot dogs, chips and beverages will be served at the turn and can be purchased day-of. A complimentary sleeve of “Class ‘75” commemorative balls will be provided to each golfer. To participate and secure a tee time, please reach out to David Gooch dgooch@cscentral.biz by September 1 or sooner.

Tam O’Shanter Golf Course, Hermitage
11:40 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Open Seating Academic Courses- Registration Required

Relive your college courses or try some new ones, by signing up to sit-in on one, two or three current classes, alongside our current students. Course offerings will vary based on available seats, but those who opt to take-part will select their course(s) of choice in September. Options will include business, arts, science, history and more.

Various building on campus
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

50th Reunion Casual Gathering

Members of the Class of 1975 can gather for appetizers and a cash bar at Edward’s Restaurant. Registration is required.

Edward’s Restaurant, New Castle
5:30 p.m.

Alumni Awards Reception

3rd floor Atrium, McKelvey Campus Center
6:30 p.m.

Alumni Awards Dinner

Each year, the Alumni Association recognizes alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their communities, professions, and Westminster. This year, we will honor the following alumni with the Alumni Citation Award: Lee Hite ’66, Christie Nelson ’06, and Glenn Thompson ’68. Veronica Corcoran ’15 will receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and Christine Rossi ’26 will be the Rising Titan Award recipient. We encourage you to attend this special dinner honoring these recipients. Advanced reservations are required.

Witherspoon Room, McKelvey Campus Center
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Alpha Gamma Delta Newlywed Game

Come join us for a fun “Newlywed’s” Game to get to know this year’s homecoming candidates. This event is open to the public.

Admission $5 at the door.

Orr Auditorium
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

50+ Years of Titan Volleyball Celebration & Reunion

Celebrate with Coach Swearingen and fellow Titan Volleyball alumni for the 50+ year anniversary of Titan Volleyball. The weekend will begin with this Friday night gathering, followed by a group photo, alumni game and special announcement festivities on Saturday.

 
 

Model UN Alumni Gathering

Model UN alumni are invited to join Dr. Aleprete for a casual happy hour when they return to campus for homecoming weekend. Please contact Dr. Aleprete directly to let him know you plan to attend: alepreme@westminster.edu.

 
8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

BSU Gathering

This is a fun, getting-to-know-you game show set up to meet our homecoming representatives. Alumni and students are invited to join us to get to know our candidates!

Cultural Center, McKelvey Campus Center

 

Saturday, October 18

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ceramics Exhibition

The Foster Art Gallery is hosting an exhibition of Yoko Ono's work. The exhibition will feature four of Ono's conceptual and participatory artworks. The artworks featured in the exhibition - "Wish Tree", "Parts of a Lighthouse", "Passages for Light" and "Image Peace (Maps)”, have traveled extensively within other exhibitions and the wishes that participants leave on "Wish Tree" are collected and sent to their permanent home within the "Image Peace Tower" in Iceland. The exhibition is open to the public. Contact: Summer Zickefoose zickefse@westminster.edu

Foster Art Gallery, Patterson Hall
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Continental Breakfast with President Kathy Richardson

Members of the 50th reunion class are invited to a special pre-chapel service gathering to hear from President Richardson. Guests can also peruse the library to see what’s new!

McGill Library
9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Homecoming Welcome Center

Locate homecoming weekend information, giveaways and stop in to chat with our Director of the Office of Professional Development & Community Engagement about offering internship opportunities to our students at your company!

2nd floor, McKelvey Campus Center
9 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Saturday Alumni Awardee Display

2nd floor, McKelvey Campus Center
9:30 a.m.

Homecoming Worship Service

Hosted by the 50th reunion class of 1975, but open to all alumni.

Wallace Memorial Chapel
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Ferguson Open House

Take a trip down memory lane on a tour of Ferguson Hall. Reconnect with women from your chapter in the chapter rooms and see what they are doing in their suites. Panhellenic Council and chapter leaders will be available in the Ferguson lobby. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is recommended. Areas will also be set-up for Delta Zetas and Chi Omegas to connect.

Ferguson Residence Hall
10:30 a.m.

Campus Walking Tour

Enjoy a walking tour of campus with a special feature of the Hoyt Expansion. Explore the new Harms Center for the Environment, High Fidelity Sim Lab, and Maurer Atrium.

Meet outside the Campus Store in the Tub
 

Department of Criminal Justice

Crime Lab, Thompson-Clark
11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Open Play Pickleball

The 50th reunion class of 1975 is hosting a pickleball open play and encourage anyone of any age to join them! Bring your own paddle and balls, although a limited number of supplies will be on hand.

Courts alongside Market Street (Rain Location - Old 77)

Reunion Photo Schedule


All photos will be taken in Intramural Gym, Memorial Field House

**Utilize the side entrance closest to UPMC Sports Complex

Be on time for your photo and don’t miss it! The reunion photo area will also feature a photobooth for digital snapshots with friends!

11 a.m.
Volleyball Reunion (Current Players & Alumni)
11:15 a.m.
55th Reunion Class of 1970
11:30 a.m.
60th Reunion, Class of 1965
12:00 p.m.
50th Reunion, Class of 1975
12:15 p.m.
35th Cluster: Classes of 1989, 1990, 1991
12:30 p.m.
15th Cluster: Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011
12:45 p.m.
25th Reunion Class of 2000

Westminster Homecoming Hot Spot: An All Campus Celebration!!!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Creek side along the new Hoyt entrance.

Join with family & friends and enjoy the All-Campus Celebration! There will be something for everyone.

 The homecoming court will be introduced

 The Westminster marching band and Titan Cheerleaders will play as they make their way to Burry Stadium

 Westminster College Bee Company – honey sales, sampling, learning and fun facts

 Food Trucks

  • Sandy's Meltdown Gourmet Grilled Cheese
  • Erwin Concessions
  • Blaurock Brats
  • Kim’s Ice Cream Truck
  • Haitian Sensation
  • Mona’s Confections

 Walking Tacos offered by Sodexo, swipe cards accepted for students

 Traveling balloonist and face painter

 Bouncy house

 Games and fun for kids of all ages

  and Titan Cheerleaders will play as they make their way to Burry Stadium

 All Schools Represented including:

  • School of Business
  • School of Communication
  • School of Education
  • School of Arts & Humanities,
  • School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
  • School of Music
  • School of Life & Health Sciences
  • School of Social Sciences

 Wellness Center Peer Educators

 TRIO

 50th Reunion Gathering Area, Class of 1975

 Class of 1978 Meet n’ Greet Table

 Westminster Clubs/Organizations

  • Black Student Union
  • Young Americans for Freedom
  • Titan Theatre Group
  • Book Club
  • Model UN
  • Disability Awareness Club
  • Campus Programming Council
  • Team One Love

11:30 a.m.

Titan Volleyball Alumni Game

Contact: Tammy Swearingen swearitl@westminster.edu

Buzz Ridl Gymnasium
12 p.m.

Campus Walking Tour

Enjoy a walking tour of campus with a special feature of the Hoyt Expansion. Explore the new Harms Center for the Environment, High Fidelity Sim Lab, and Maurer Atrium.

Meet at the Alumni Table at the Hot Spot

 

At the Stadium


10 a.m. – End of Game

TG2 Trailer

Our Mobile Campus Store

 
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Kappa Delta

Contact: Emily Marchlewski marcen52@westminster.edu

 
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sigma Phi Epsilon

Contact: Kevin Kestner kestkw52@westminster.edu

 
11:30 a.m. – Halftime

Phi Mu

Contact: Cailyn Crawford crawcg52@westminster.edu

 
1 p.m.

Sigma Kappa

Contact: Ashley Vith vithal52@westminster.edu

 
1 p.m.

Alpha Gamma Delta

Contact: Emma Hull hullen52@westminster.edu

 
1:00 p.m.

Titan Football Game vs. Thiel College Tomcats

Burry Stadium

 

After the Game


Following the Game

Delta Zeta Sorority Reunion Gathering

Home of Jane Elliott-Coul ’79, New Wilmington Gathering for Delta Zeta Sorority sisters, Theta Delta Chapter, to reconnect with our sisters and reminisce about our time together. RSVP Requested to: Jane Elliott-Coul jecdce@gmail.com

Home of Jane Elliott-Coul ’79, New Wilmington
5:30 p.m.

Titan Women’s Volleyball vs. Waynesburg

Conference championship teams (‘94, ‘97, ‘01, ‘02, ‘07, ‘08, ‘17, ‘19, ‘20, ‘21) will be announced at the game as part of the Volleyball 50+ Reunion.

Buzz Ridl Gymnasium

 

Reunion Receptions and Dinners


5 p.m.

All Alumni Post-game Gathering

All alumni are welcome, regardless of class year, for this casual, evening gathering. Keep the connections going once the football game ends and join us. Limited walk-ins accepted. Access to a cash-bar. A variety of heavy appetizer offerings.

Crane Room
5 p.m.

15th Cluster Reunion Reception: Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011

Crane Room Grille
5 p.m.

25th Reunion Reception: Class of 2000

Crane Room Grille
5 p.m.

35th Cluster Reunion Reception: Classes of 1989, 1990, 1991

Crane Room Grille
5:30 p.m. Appetizers | 6 p.m. Dinner

55th Reunion Dinner: Class of 1970

Gallos Italian Villa
5:30 p.m. Appetizers | 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner

All Alumni Post-Game Dinner

All alumni are welcome, regardless of class year, for this buffet dinner option. Keep the connections going once the football game ends and join this group. Limited walk-ins accepted.

Gallos Italian Villa
5:30 p.m. Appetizers | 6:30 Dinner

60th Reunion Dinner: Class of 1965

Four Pizzeria
6 p.m.

50th Reunion: Class of 1975

If you wish to contribute to our class gift visit www.westminster.edu/1975

 Complete Questionnaire

Crane Room - Terrace Room

Game Day Broadcasting Information


The Westminster Cable Network (WCN) will telecast the Homecoming game vs. St. Vincent live on cable television over Armstrong (Ch. 72, New Wilmington; Ch. 204, Grove City) and Comcast (Ch. 183, New Castle) Cable systems. The event will also appear live online and on mobile smart devices at www.wcnlive.com, and will be archived for later on-demand viewing at https://vimeo.com/wcn247/videos.

Titan Radio will broadcast the Homecoming game live as well. Listeners can tune to 88.9 FM on the FM dial, listen online at www.titanradiolive.com , or listen on mobile devices using the FREE Titan Radio app for Apple and Android, and also through Amazon Alexa by simply saying, "Alexa, play Titan Radio".

Both stations will have related programming all that morning leading up to our live coverage from Burry Stadium, which will begin at 12:45 p.m. the day of the game.

 

 

 

Dining Facility Hours


Friday

Galbreath

Lunch:    11:30 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

Dinner:    5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

TUB & Starbucks

7:15 a.m. – 11 p.m.


Saturday

Galbreath

Dinner:    5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

TUB & Starbucks

9 a.m. – 11 p.m.


Sunday

Galbreath

Brunch:    11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Dinner:    5 – 6:30 p.m.

TUB & Starbucks

11 a.m. – 11 p.m.

 

Campus Store Hours


Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

TG2 Trailer @ Burry Stadium

Saturday: 10 a.m. – End of Game

NEW: Ride Shares


If you are willing to assist fellow alumni with travel to New Wilmington by car, please inform the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@westminster.edu. We’ll place your name on a list and share it with other alumni who are in search of travel assistance.

 

Tailgate Statement


Westminster College is pleased to allow tailgating in the Titan Corridor before games and meets. The following guidelines should be followed. Please note that violation of these policies may result in removal from the campus.

  • Space for tailgating is limited.
  • Use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, according to campus policy.
  • All tailgaters are responsible for proper disposal of their trash and other debris.
  • No open fires are permitted.
  • No animals are allowed in Burry Stadium or Memorial Field House except for service animals specifically trained to aid people with disabilities.
  • Please be respectful of others around you, including those who may not be attending the competitions. Everyone is expected to be courteous and refrain from the use of loud and/or abusive language, raucous behavior, and amplified sound.

 

Campus Alcohol and Tobacco Statement


Please remember alcohol and illicit drugs are prohibited on the grounds of Westminster College. There shall be no use, possession, sale, or serving of alcoholic beverages while on or in College property. This policy applies to all members of the College community as well as to guests and visitors to our campus. Also, smoking is prohibited at Burry Stadium and Memorial Field House as well as at all varsity outdoor athletic venues. Public Safety will be enforcing each of these restrictions. Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Campus Dog & Animal Statement


NO DOGS (or any pets) permitted within the event areas, including inside or outside the stadium, field house, and the Homecoming Hot Spot.