Alumni Homecoming 2025

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2025

Golden Bears Society Luncheon
12 - 2 p.m.
Dunn Conference Suite, $45
21+ Only 
This luncheon welcomes all alumni who have graduated beginning with the year 1975 and above. Spend the afternoon reminiscing with peers and enjoying the a cappella hits of local quartet Street Magic. Sip on beer, wine, and soft drinks while indulging in a fall-themed carving station and desserts, while special guest President Frederick Clark Jr., ’83, provides university updates. Celebrate our 50th reunion class of 1975 and any additional attendees as the alumni office and our current Golden Bears help to initiate them into this elite alumni group. 

Parking and shuttles to Dunn Conference Suite provided at Moakley Lot. 

Campus Tour
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
University Park Roundabout, Free
Golden Bears and Friday Reunion Class guests are welcome to take a 45–50-minute guided tour of Bridgewater’s beautiful campus to see what has changed since you were a student. Win Bridgewater swag for trivia prizes. First come, first serve.

Adrian Tinsley Program (ATP) Undergraduate Research Symposium at Homecoming
2 - 5:30 p.m.
Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center, Free
Audiences are welcome at any part of the event—oral presentations in the Dana Mohler-Faria Science and Mathematics Center (DMF) and poster presentations throughout the atriums and main hallways.

Class Reunions Reception
4 - 7 p.m.
Martin Richard Institute for Social Justice (161 Summer Street, Bridgewater), $45
21+ Only
Join fellow members of reunion classes ending in 0s and 5s for this celebratory reception! Share in the camaraderie of anniversaries with your fellow Bears while connecting with members of your own reunion class. This event will feature The Buckley Band and trivia! Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, short plates, beer, wine, soft drinks, and a signature cocktail. One complimentary beverage included in price. Cash bar thereafter. 

Annual WBIM Alumni Takeover
12 - 10 p.m.
WBIM Rondileau Student Union
Spinning the hits since 1972! Tune in to hear your favorite alumni DJs throughout the years as we celebrate all the fun of college radio.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2025

Annual WBIM Alumni Takeover
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
WBIM Rondileau Student Union
Spinning the hits since 1972! Tune in to hear your favorite alumni DJs throughout the years as we celebrate all the fun of college radio.

Dedication of the New Home of the School of Graduate Studies
8:30 a.m.
21 Park Terrace (Bridgewater, MA), Free
Join us as we cut the ribbon for the new home of the School of Graduate Studies at Bridgewater State University. Coffee, tea, and pastries will be served.

BAA Annual Meeting
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Rondileau Student Union Room 201, Free
Stop in to connect with current members of the BAA Board of Directors and receive Alumni and University updates.

Trolley Tours
11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.
RSU Auditorium Front Steps, Free
All alumni, friends, and families are welcome to take a 45–50-minute guided tour of Bridgewater’s beautiful campus to see what has changed since you were a student. Win Bridgewater swag for trivia prizes. First come, first serve. All trolley tours will pick up and drop off in front of the RSU Auditorium.

Annual Alumni Breakfast featuring Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Rondileau Student Union Ballroom, $45 (Under 12: $15)
Join President Frederick Clark Jr., '83, for an alumni breakfast, featuring Lenny McClain, ’90, and the music of On Kee Jazz Band. Indulge in delicious breakfast stations including staples like eggs benedict, make-your-own omelet, and more. Enjoy a custom drink with all the fixings at the Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar. One complimentary beverage included in price. Cash bar thereafter. 

Fraternity & Sorority Alumni POP-In
12 - 2 p.m.
Swenson Lot Soccer Fields, Free
Catch up with your fellow Greeks by popping over to the Fraternity & Sorority Tailgate Pavilion. Take a professional photo with your organization (schedule to follow), interact with undergraduates, and snack on our custom popcorn bar. Alumni of inactive former fraternities and sororities are welcome.

Hosted by the Center for Student Engagement and the Fraternity and Sorority Alumni Council.

12:20 p.m.      Phi Pi Delta
12:30 p.m.      Delta Phi Epsilon
12:40 p.m.      Phi Kappa Theta
12:50 p.m.      Alpha Sigma Tau
1:00 p.m.        Alpha Kappa Alpha
1:10 p.m.        Sigma Pi
1:20 p.m.        Gamma Phi Beta
1:30 p.m.        Kappa Delta Phi
1:40 p.m.        Phi Sigma Sigma
1:50 p.m.        Sigma Chi
2:00 p.m.        Any former groups or mixed group photos

Bristaco's Block Party
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
University Park, Free
Join Program Council and the rest of the BSU community in celebrating Homecoming 2025! Stop by to meet all of the wonderful organizations on campus, enjoy food trucks, music, games, and more!

Young Alumni Music Bingo
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
RSU Council Chambers, Free
Join us for this special event for our young alumni! Listen to the throwbacks and guess the names of the classics during this fun and interactive event. Each round will have a first, second, and third prize for the winners.

Bears Pre-Game Celebration
12:30 - 3 p.m.
Riviera Cafe Brewhouse (The Riv), $25
288 Broad Street, Bridgewater
21+ Only
Do you remember The Riv, now coined the best little bar in Bridgewater? Reconnect with your classmates at the Riviera Cafe Brewhouse before heading to the big game against Dean College. Ticket includes pizza and snacks, and features live music by Brian Buckley, '91. Cash bar.

Rathskeller Party Tent
2:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Tent (Swenson Athletic Complex), $60
21+ Only
Our infamous campus bar, the Rathskeller, doesn’t exist in the student union these days, but we resurrect it each year to celebrate Homecoming! Have an end zone view as our own BSU Bears take on the Dean College Bulldogs. Enjoy live music from John Balutis, ’92, while catching up with all your college pals. However, the party doesn’t stop when the game ends! Boston’s premiere band, Hot Mess, will keep the party going by playing all of your favorite hits! Ticket includes continuous tailgate buffet, entertainment, and three complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages. Beer, wine, hard cider, assorted hard seltzers, soft drinks, and a variety of mocktails will be served. Cash bar thereafter.