Homecoming 2012

September 28-30

VIEW PHOTOS FROM HOMECOMNIG WEEKEND HERE!

Come back to campus for all the fun: reunions, children’s activities, Golden Bear football, a 5K road race, and so much more! Reconnect with classmates and great memories. Lost touch with old friends? Hectic schedule seem unBEARable? It’s time to renew your school spirit and regain your BEARings. It’s time return to where your future began: at Western New England University.

TAKE IN one or more varsity athletic contests:
football, men’s and women’s soccer, women’s tennis, women's volleyball, and field hockey.

TAKE ON the "TRAMPOLINE THING" and the ROCK WALL!

Come join us!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, September 28

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Golden Grads Luncheon
Trustees Room, St. Germain Campus Center
President Anthony S. Caprio welcomes alumni who are celebrating a 50+ year reunion. For more information, contact Kathy Pappas G'98 at 413-782-1478.

6:00 p.m.
Downes Hall of Fame Dinner
Rivers Memorial Hall
Inductees into the Downes Athletic Hall of Hame will be:
Chuck Africano '82 (wrestling)
Kevin Leonard '05 (hockey)
Jen Wheelock '02 (field hockey/women's lacrosse)
Kristen Falcone '02 (women's soccer)
Kevin Savage '02 (men's lacrosse)
Dr. Sharianne Walker (contributor)
For tickets or more information, contact Joanne Bovat at 413-782-1202.

Women's Volleyball vs. Gordon College
Alumni Healthful Living Center

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Saturday, September 29

Welcome! Please park at the Kevin S. Delbridge Welcome Center lot. On-campus transportation will be provided to and from Golden Bear Stadium, or just follow the paw prints to the athletics area.

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration Tent
Golden Bear Boulevard (Campus Utilities Building Parking Area) across from the tennis courts.
Free admission to the football game and a Homecoming souvenir! Check in at the Registration Tent and receive your hand stamp for entry into the football game.

10:00 a.m.
Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game
Golden Bear Stadium
Brunch will follow in AHLC To RSVP, contract Kristina Oleksak at 413-782-1557.

10:30 a.m.
Parents Association Meeting
Student Senate Chambers, St. Germain Campus Center

10:45 a.m.
College of Engineering Order of the Engineer Induction and Reunion,
Ring Ceremony
Aerobics Room, Alumni Healthful Living Center
Followed by reunion on Golden Bear Blvd., where we will explore "Theory to Practice-Innovation-Entrepreneurial Mindset." For more information, call 413-782-1272.

11:00 a.m. and noon
Walking Tours of the Campus
Kevin S. Delbridge Welcome Center
Join us for a walking tour of the University to see all the campus changes.

11:00 a.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Eastern Nazarene College
Suprenant Field

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The "Trampoline Thing"
Golden Bear Boulevard
Are you ready to jump 20 to 24 feet into the air and do front and back flips? You can without fear of falling on the Trampoline Thing.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Golden Bear Boulevard
Hosted by Dean Julie Sicilianio and featuring College of Business faculty and "The Dean's Great Giveaway."

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
College of Arts and Sciences Reunion
Golden Bear Boulevard
Celebrate "Communication Across the Disciplines" and learn from our students and faculty about various majors, including what new developments are happening in our fields.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
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Golden Bear Boulevard

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
College of Pharmacy Tent
Golden Bear Boulevard
Meet the learners, faculty, and administration to learn about our program and interests in health care.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Athletics Reunion Tent
Golden Bear Boulevard
Relive you glory days with teammates and meet today's student athletes to learn about how the Golden Bear Family has grown.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Hospitality Tent and "Grab and Go" Food
Golden Bear Boulevard
Concession-style lunch and snacks. Hospitality tent for alumni and guests 21 and over.

11:00 -3:00 p.m.
Children's Activities
Golden Bear Boulevard
Fun activities for kids of all ages, including the rock wall, moon bounce and face painting.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Rock Wall and ROTC Display
Golden Bear Boulevard
Climb the wall!

Noon-1:00 p.m.
Martial Arts Exhibition
Golden Bear Boulevard
Marvel at the student and alumni members of the Martial Arts Team as they demonstrate two-man fighting, weapons forms, self-defense, the Lion dance, board breaking, and more!

Noon
Women's Tennis vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tennis Courts

1:00 p.m.
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Golden Bear Stadium
Halftime: Recognition for the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
For free access to the game, get your hand stamped at the Registration Tent.

1:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Eastern Nazarene College
Suprenant Field

6:00 p.m.
Women's Basketball Social
Casa De Nana
$10 per person. To RSVP, contact Kristina Oleksak at 413-782-1557.

6:00 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Salve Regina University
Golden Bear Stadium

6:30 p.m.
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Rivers Memorial Hall
For more information, please contact Assistant Dean of Diversity Services Yvonne Bogle ’83/G’91 at 413-782-1594.

8:00 p.m.
Comedy Central Tour featuring Kevin Barnett, Joe Machi and Jermaine Fowler
Alumni Healthful Living Center
Free show presented by CAB.

Sunday, September 30

10:00 a.m.
Brandon Turbet Memorial Homecoming 5K
AHLC
Join classmates of Brandon Turbet in a run to honor his memory and raise money for the Brandon Filip Turbet Memorial Fund. Registration for this race and 1.5 mile fun run/walk begins at 8:30 a.m. $20 for pre-registered runners or $30 the day of the race. To register, contact Josh Roche '06.

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11:00 a.m.
Men's Soccer Alumni Game
Suprenant Field
To RSVP, contact Kristina Oleksak at 413-782-1557. Picnic lunch to follow the game.

11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
U&ME Brunch
St. Germain Campus Center
Freedman Room
For more information and to register, please contact Assistant Dean of Diversity Services Yvonne Bogle ’83/G’91 at 413-782-1594.

2:00 p.m.
U&ME Welcome Back BBQ
Evergreen Commons

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