Homecoming & Reunions
Reunions to be Celebrated
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Friday, October 6
Art Gallery Open House
The gallery will be open for alumni and friends to peruse the current exhibit.
Cultural Center Open House
Stop by our new Cultural Center and see firsthand how this area is offering resources, gathering space and a sense of belonging to all of our Westminster students.
50th Reunion Casual Gathering Open House
This gathering will be a casual and informal opportunity to gather with classmates before the official events of the weekend begin. It is not directly affiliated with the College and RSVPs can be sent to Kappy Sarver at kappy.sarver@gmail.com and payment can be made at the event.
3213 State Route 956
New Castle, PA 16105
$40 per person
Alumni Awards Reception
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: Gary Brown ‘71, William Hazen ‘65, and Sebastian Driver-Salazar ‘05. Daniel Matt ‘13 will receive the Outstanding Young Alumni Award and Theresa Schneider ‘24 will be the Rising Titan Award recipient. We encourage you to attend this special dinner honoring these recipients. Advanced reservations required.
Saturday, October 7
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.
Art Gallery Open House
The gallery will be open for alumni and friends to peruse the current exhibit.
Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Breakfast
Contact: Marcus Tokar tokamb52@westminster.edu; or Dalton Hamm hammdg52@westminster.edu
New Wilmington, PA
Titan Cheer Clinic (ages 5-13)
Cost: $20/per child. Youth will rotate through stations and perform at the end of the clinic.
Registration required, contact: Sarah Parish parishsa@westminster.edu
Homecoming Worship Service
Hosted by the 50th reunion class of 1973, but open to all alumni.
Featuring the Rev. Bill Jackson '57
Ferguson Open House
Take a trip down memory lane on a guided 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 recommended.
Men's and Women's Soccer Alumni Matches
Soccer alumni are invited to play in a match or watch and cheer on friends.
Questions, contact: Girish Thakar thakargs@westminster.edu
Indoor 50th Reunion Gathering Area
Campus Tour
Walking option only
Alumni Volleyball Game
Contact: Tammy Swearingen swearitl@westminster.edu
Reunion Photo Schedule
All photos will be taken in Intramural Gym, Memorial Field House
**Utilize the side entrance closest to UPMC Sports Complex
We will strictly abide by the scheduled times. Please plan on arriving a few minutes before your photo time.
Titan Radio/WCTV Open House
All welcome, but especially former radio DJs and TV crew members. Record a shout out, take home records, and get a behind the scenes look at the TV football broadcast.
Westminster Homecoming Hot Spot: An All Campus Celebration!!!
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Meet us creek-side near the new Hoyt Science Center entrance for a celebration for all ages!
Food Trucks
- Sandy's Meltdown Gourmet Grilled Cheese
- Blaurock Brats-cash only
- Rita's Ice
- The Whole Sh'Bang
- Cutie Pie Cup Cakes
- Baseball Concessions (at the stadium)
- Walking tacos offered by Sodexo
Live music and the Titan Marching Band
Meet the Homecoming Court
Wellness Center games and prizes
WC Bee Company honey sales and sampling
Traveling balloonist and face painter
Council for Exceptional Children
Bouncy house and fun for kids of all ages
Free Pittsburgh Popcorn
Make your own gifs and boomerangs at the Creative Boothish Photo Booth
All Westminster schools represented:
- School of Business
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of Arts & Humanities
- School of Music
- School of Nursing
- School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences
- School of Social Sciences
- The Westminster Entrepreneurship Center
Outdoor 50th Reunion Gathering Area
12 p.m. Walking Campus Tour - Departs from Alumni Association Tent
1 p.m. Field Station Tour
- Van pick-up at Alumni Association Tent - Weather dependent
- Visit our one-of-a-kind Field Station with our Center for Environment Professors, Dr. Helen Boylan and Dr. Patrick Krantz. Explore the bird blind, composting operation, Edmiston Labyrinth, Bill and Virginia Offutt Microforest, and apiary. Van transportation provided. Registration required.
Westminster Titans vs. Bethany Bison Football Kickoff
Football tickets may be purchased at the Memorial Field ticket booth.
ADULTS........................$ 10.00
SENIOR CITIZENS..........$ 5.00
STUDENTS with ID……..$ 5.00
CHILDREN………............$ 5.00
PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN............FREE
Westminster Students/Staff…… FREE with TITAN CARD
Outside the Stadium
TG2 Trailer
Our Mobile Campus Store
Sigma Kappa Alumni Tailgate
Refreshments before and during game for alumni and their families.
Contact: Vada Mayle mayllr52@westminster.edu
Kappa Delta Alumni Tailgate
Food and games offered for sisters and alumni.
Contact: Lexi Pintar pintaj52@westminster.edu
Phi Mu Alumni Tailgate
A fun tailgate before the game with refreshments for Phi Mu alumni and any guests. Come to connect and foster relationships.
Contact: Natalie Rose rosenj52@westminster.edu
Westminster College Men's and Women's Soccer Alumni Gathering
Refreshments and food offered for alumni, players, and parents.
Questions, contact: Girsh Thakar thakargs@westminster.edu
Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Tailgate Tent
Contact: Marcus Tokar tokamb52@westminster.edu; or Dalton Hamm hammdg52@westminster.edu
After the Game
Theta Chi Gathering
Questions, contact: Lucas D'Angelo dangld52@westminster.edu
305 N. Market St.
New Wilmington, PA 16142
Women's Soccer Match Titans vs. Alfred University
Titan Theater presents A Cabaret Show
Free of charge. Featuring our theater students.
Questions, contact: Mike Shaffer shaffemi@westminster.edu
Reunion Gathering Schedule
10th Cluster Reunion, classes of 2012, 2013, 2014
25th Reunion, class of 1998
30th Cluster Reunion, classes of 1992, 1993, 1994
45th Cluster Reunion, classes of 1977, 1978, 1979
60th Reunion, class of 1963
50th Reunion, class of 1973
55th Reunion, class of 1968
Game Day Broadcasting Information
The Westminster Cable Network (WCN) will telecast the Homecoming game 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.
Both stations will have related programming all that morning leading up to our live coverage from Burry Stadium, which will begin at 12:50 PM 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
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.
Register Now for Homecoming!
RSVPs Due September 22, 2023
Questions? Contact Wiley Alumni House
alumni@westminster.edu
(724) 946-7364