College Announces 2014 Homecoming Activities

Westminster College will celebrate Homecoming with a variety of activities Oct. 10-12.

The annual Homecoming parade will take place Saturday at 10:30 a.m. on Market Street.  This year's parade theme is National Days/Holidays.  Among the participants are the Westminster Titan Marching Band; the Wilmington Area High School marching band; campus organizations' floats; Homecoming king and queen candidates; and local Scout troops, community groups and businesses.  Entries will be judged by the Westminster Class of 1964.

Other public events on the schedule include: a worship service in Wallace Memorial Chapel, led by the Class of 1964; Faculty Fair, an opportunity for casual conversation with faculty in McGill Library; dedication of the Victory Bell at the Field House portico; presentation of the Homecoming court prior to the Westminster Titans vs. Thiel Tomcats football game; an alumni jazz concert in Berlin Student Lounge; and meditation walks at the Sandy Edmiston Memorial Labyrinth at the Field Station. 

Westminster's planetarium will host a screening of "Black Holes" Friday, Oct. 10, at 8 p.m. followed by rooftop stargazing, weather permitting.  Visit the planetarium's website for a description and to view a trailer.  The event is free but reservations are required due to limited seating.  Call 724-946-7200 or email for planetarium reservations.   

Rounding out the weekend's activities are campus tours; class reunion luncheons, dinners, and photos; presentation of alumni citations for outstanding service; and opportunities for shopping in the Titan gift shop.

Contact Kara Montgomery, director of alumni relations, at 724-946-7363 or email for more information.  For a complete schedule, visit the Homecoming website.