| WBIM Alumni Radio Takeover | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | WBIM
Rondileau Student Union, Lower Foyer | 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. Free Alumni Event |
| Dedication of the New Home of the School of Graduate Studies | 8:30 - 9 a.m. | 21 Park Terrace
Bridgewater, MA | 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. Free |
| Bridgewater Alumni Association Annual Meeting | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Rondileau Student Union 201, Council Chambers | Stop in to connect with current members of the BAA Board of Directors and receive Alumni and University updates. Free Alumni Event |
| Family Welcome Brunch | 2 seatings:
9:30 - 11 a.m. OR
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Flynn Dining Room, Tillinghast Hall | Students and their families are invited to attend a brunch in Flynn Dining Commons, Tillinghast Hall. Enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch stations, live music, and remarks from President Frederick Clark Jr., Esq., ’83 along with other campus leaders. There are two seatings to choose from; 9:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. Each brunch seating will be 90 minutes. All registered guests will have reserved seating. Seating is limited and registration is required for all guests, including any BSU student attending with family. Family Event |
| Think Like a Hacker: Cybersecurity for Everyday Life | 10 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
12 p.m.
12:30 p.m. | Cyber Range,
DMF Science and Mathematics Center, Room 122 (ground floor) | Step into BSU’s state-of-the-art Cyber Range, the same cutting-edge environment where we train future cybersecurity professionals and the regional workforce. In this interactive session, you’ll uncover how hackers think, learn how to spot common online scams, and test your skills in a gamified cyber challenge. Led by BSU’s new Cyber Range Coordinator, Michael Khouri, this experience is open to all skill levels and anyone curious about becoming more cyber-aware and cyber-secure! Space is limited, so come on time to secure your spot. Free |
| Tailgating | 10 a.m. | Swenson Parking Lot | Ticket Required Athletic Event |
| Annual Alumni Breakfast featuring Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar | 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Rondileau Student Union Ballroom | 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. $45 (Under 12: $15) Alumni Event |
| Bristaco's Block Party | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | University Park
(Rain location - Rondileau Student Union) | All are welcome! Students, Families, Alumni, come reconnect & celebrate with our extended BSU Family! Bristaco's Block Party is an opportunity to connect over a variety of family friendly novelties, stage performances, interactive activities and student involvement. Learn from different student organizations on campus, create memories through interactive experiences like rock climbing, flower arranging, inflatables, a petting zoo and other fun novelties and so much more! Water stations, refreshments and Food Trucks will be available. This event is open and accessible to all members of the campus community. Free
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| Coffee House and Live Music | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | East Campus Commons outside the Bookstore | As a respite from the hustle and bustle, there will be a coffee house musician and a free coffee cart in the ECC Atrium outside of the bookstore for attendees to enjoy. |
| Trolley Tours | 11 a.m.
1 p.m.
2 p.m.
3 p.m. | Rondileau Student Union Auditorium Front Steps
(19 Park Street) | 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. Free |
| BSU Field Hockey vs. Anna Maria | 12 p.m. | Peter Mazzaferro Field | Athletic Event |
| Fraternity & Sorority Alumni POP-Ins | 12 - 2 p.m. | Swenson Lot Soccer Fields | 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 Free
Alumni Event |
| Spirit March | 12:15 p.m. | Leaves Rondileau Student Union (RSU) | BSU Bear Football Team, Cheerleaders, Dance Teams and the Bear Band will march from the front of RSU to University Park Bristaco's Block Party. Leaves RSU, proceeds down Park Ave, past Kelly Gym, down West lot access road to underpass to University Park, ending at Crimson Hall. |
| Young Alumni Music Bingo | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Rondileau Student Union 201, Council Chambers | 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. Free Alumni Event |
| Bears Pre-Game Celebration | 12:30 - 3 p.m. | Riviera Cafe Brewhouse
288 Broad Street | 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. $25 Alumni Event |
| Rathskeller Party Tent | 2:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Swenson Athletic Complex | 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. $60 Alumni Event |
| RHA Bingo | 3:45 p.m. | RSU Grand Ballroom | Students, Families and Alumni are invited to join your hosts, the Residence Hall Association, for a 10-round Bingo game. |
| Football Game | 4 p.m. | Peter Mazzaferro Field | Bridgewater State Bears vs. Dean College Bulldogs Ticket Required Athletic Event |
