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!
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Friday, October 17
Saturday Alumni Awardee Display
Cultural Center Open House
Stop by our new Cultural Center and see firsthand how this area is offering resources to all Westminster students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
Registrations encouraged to Kimberly Cora coraka52@westminster.edu.
Admission $5 at the door.
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.
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!
Saturday, October 18
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!
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!
Saturday Alumni Awardee Display
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. Contact: Summer Zickefoose zickefse@westminster.edu
Homecoming Worship Service
Hosted by the 50th reunion class of 1975, but open to all alumni.
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.
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.
Escape Room Mystery at the Crime Lab
Solve a mystery of your own and explore Westminster’s newest addition: the Crime Lab! Registration is encouraged for proper planning.
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.
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!
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
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 Alumni Meet n' Greet
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
Titan Volleyball Alumni Game
Contact: Tammy Swearingen swearitl@westminster.edu
Following the reunion photo (at 11) and throughout the alumni volleyball game, we welcome guests to gather for tailgating fellowship inside the Buzz Ridl Gymnasium up until Titan kickoff.
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.
At the Stadium
TG2 Trailer
Our Mobile Campus Store
Titan Football Game vs. Thiel College Tomcats
After 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
Theta Chi Alumni Meeting
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.
Reunion Receptions and Dinners
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.
15th Cluster Reunion Reception: Classes of 2009, 2010, 2011
25th Reunion Reception: Class of 2000
35th Cluster Reunion Reception: Classes of 1989, 1990, 1991
55th Reunion Dinner: Class of 1970
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.
60th Reunion Dinner: Class of 1965
50th Reunion: Class of 1975
If you wish to contribute to our class gift visit www.westminster.edu/1975
Game Day Broadcasting Information
The Westminster Cable Network (WCN) will telecast the Homecoming game vs. Theil 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.