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Homecoming & Reunions

 

 

Reunions to be Celebrated


 

 

Take a look back at Homecoming 2022


 

 

 

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Homecoming Schedule of Events


Friday, October 6

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Art Gallery Open House

The gallery will be open for alumni and friends to peruse the current exhibit.

Foster Art Gallery, Patterson Hall
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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.

2nd floor, McKelvey Campus
5 p.m. – 7 p.m.

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.

Jacqueline House
3213 State Route 956
New Castle, PA 16105

$40 per person

5:30 p.m.

Alumni Awards Reception

3rd floor Atrium, McKelvey Campus Center
6 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: 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.

Witherspoon Room, McKelvey Campus Center

 

Saturday, October 7

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.

McGill Library
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Art Gallery Open House

The gallery will be open for alumni and friends to peruse the current exhibit.

Foster Art Gallery, Patterson Hall
9 a.m.

Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Breakfast

Contact: Marcus Tokar tokamb52@westminster.edu; or Dalton Hamm hammdg52@westminster.edu

311 Maple Street
New Wilmington, PA
9 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

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

Old 77
9:30 a.m.

Homecoming Worship Service

Hosted by the 50th reunion class of 1973, but open to all alumni.

Featuring the Rev. Bill Jackson '57

 Watch Live

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

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.

Ferguson Hall
10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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

UPMC Sports Complex
10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Indoor 50th Reunion Gathering Area

Berlin Lounge
10:30 a.m.

Campus Tour

Walking option only

Meet outside the Campus Store in the Tub
10:30 a.m.

Alumni Volleyball Game

Contact: Tammy Swearingen swearitl@westminster.edu

Buzz Ridl Gymnasium, Memorial Field House

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.

11 a.m.
50th Reunion, Class of 1973
11:15 a.m.
55th Cluster Reunion, Class of 1968
11:30 a.m.
60th Reunion, Class of 1963
11:45 a.m.
45th Reunion, Classes of 1977, 1978, 1979
12 p.m.
10th Reunion, Classes of 2012, 2013, 2014
12:15 p.m.
25th Reunion, Class of 1998
12:30 p.m.
30th Cluster Reunion, Classes of 1992, 1993, 1994

11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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.

TV Studio, McKelvey Campus Center

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
  • Moss Concessions: Elephant Ears
  • 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.

1 p.m.

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

Burry Stadium

 

Outside the Stadium

10 a.m. – End of Game

TG2 Trailer

Our Mobile Campus Store

 
11 a.m.

Sigma Kappa Alumni Tailgate

Refreshments before and during game for alumni and their families.

Contact: Vada Mayle mayllr52@westminster.edu

Outside Burry Stadium
11 a.m.

Kappa Delta Alumni Tailgate

Food and games offered for sisters and alumni.

Contact: Lexi Pintar pintaj52@westminster.edu

Outside Burry Stadium
11 a.m.

Theta Chi Tailgate

Contact: Lucas D'Angelo dangld52@westminster.edu

Outside Burry Stadium
11:30 a.m. – Halftime

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

Outside Burry Stadium
12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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

Outside Burry Stadium
12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Phi Kappa Tau Alumni Tailgate Tent

Contact: Marcus Tokar tokamb52@westminster.edu; or Dalton Hamm hammdg52@westminster.edu

Outside Burry Stadium

 

After the Game

Following the Game

Theta Chi Gathering

Questions, contact: Lucas D'Angelo dangld52@westminster.edu

Theta Chi House
305 N. Market St.
New Wilmington, PA 16142
6:00 p.m.

Women's Soccer Match Titans vs. Alfred University

UPMC Sports Complex
6:30 p.m.

Titan Theater presents A Cabaret Show

Free of charge. Featuring our theater students.

Questions, contact: Mike Shaffer shaffemi@westminster.edu

Beeghly Theater, Patterson Hall

 

Reunion Gathering Schedule


4 p.m.

10th Cluster Reunion, classes of 2012, 2013, 2014

The Loft at the Crane Room
4 p.m.

25th Reunion, class of 1998

The Loft at the Crane Room
4 p.m.

30th Cluster Reunion, classes of 1992, 1993, 1994

The Loft at the Crane Room
4 p.m.

45th Cluster Reunion, classes of 1977, 1978, 1979

The Loft at the Crane Room
5 p.m.

60th Reunion, class of 1963

Gallo's Italian Villa
5:30 p.m.

50th Reunion, class of 1973

Terrace Room at the Crane Room
6 p.m.

55th Reunion, class of 1968

Four Pizzeria

 

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.

 

Long-term Stay Policies


No RVs, Campers or motorhomes are permitted. No overnight stays on campus of any kind.

 

Register Now for Homecoming!


RSVPs Due September 22, 2023

Questions? Contact Wiley Alumni House
alumni@westminster.edu
(724) 946-7364

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