Online Registration is now closed. Onsite Registration will be available Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Alumni Welcome Center in the Harrington Auditorium Lobby, 10 am to 4 pm.
| Friday, October 5th | ||
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| Time | Event | Location |
| 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Sports & Recreation Center is Open Stop by and explore WPI's newest building and enjoy a workout in our new facility! |
Sports & Recreation Center |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Bookstore and Gordon Library Archives Open | Campus Center & Gordon Library |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Dedication of the Innovators Exhibit Space Sponsored by the George I. Alden society that recognizes those who have provided for WPI through their will, a charitable gift annuity, retirement assets or some other vehicle. Join us for a special line up of speakers and come see the new exhibit space highlighting the lifetime achievement awards of Richard Whitcomb ’43, artifacts from Robert Goddard and prototypes of the home smoke detector developed by Duane Pearsall among other surprises. |
Gordon Library, Gladwin Gallery |
| 5 p.m. | Alpha Xi Delta- Iota Xi Chapter- 5 Year Birthday Party Contact Holly Ganser '14 for more information. |
13 Hackfeld Road |
| 5 - 11 p.m. | Goat's Head Restaurant is Open | Founders Hall |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Pep Rally Sponsored by the Student Government Association |
Quad |
| 6 p.m. | Hall of Fame Induction WPI will honor this year’s inductees at a special reception and dinner. This year’s honorees are: Rick Maguire ’90 (Wrestling), Jess (MAC) McAlear ’04 (Women’s Crew), John Pavlos ’76 (Men’s Soccer), Joel Rousseau ’07 (Men’s Swimming and Diving), Stan Szymanski ’64 (Football and Wrestling). For more information, contact the Office of Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics at +1-508-831-5243 or rusty@wpi.edu. |
Campus Center Odeum |
| 6 p.m. | Air Force ROTC Alumni Mixer | 37 Institute Road |
| 8 p.m. | Class of 1987 Gathering Kickoff the weekend by meeting your classmates at the Boynton! |
The Boynton Restaurant, Worcester |
| Saturday, October 6th | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. | Sports & Recreation Center is Open Stop by and explore WPI's newest building and enjoy a workout in our new facility! |
Sports & Recreation Center |
| 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Alumni Daughters Program Sponsored by the WPI Admissions Office & Alumni Association |
Alden Memorial |
| 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Admissions Office Open House (Tours 9am, 11am, 2pm. Info session 10am & 1pm) |
Bartlett Center |
| 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Alumni Welcome Center Check in and receive your Homecoming Weekend Alumni Special Vouchers, register for a WPI prize pack and learn of the benefits of being WPI Alumni! The WPI Alumni Association will be hosting a light breakfast, lunch open to all alumni from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
Harrington Auditorium, Lobby |
| 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Bookstore and Gordon Library Archives Open | Campus Center & Gordon Library |
| 10 a.m. | Field Hockey vs. Springfield College | Alumni Field |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | A Recognition of Leadership: Plaque Dedication for the Student Government Association | Sports & Recreation Center, 4th Floor |
| 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Pool is open! Bring your bathing suit and come take a dip in the new pool! Open to alumni and families. |
Sports & Recreation Center, Pool |
| 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Skull Alumni Reception (Invitation Only) Skull members and their families are invited to attend this reception. |
Campus Center, Morgan Room |
| 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Quad Activities The Quad will be filled with activities for kids of all ages, including food, games, musical performances, and much more! Join alumni from the football team, swimming & diving team, wrestling team, along with members of Alpha Chi Rho, Alpha Gamma Delta, Alpha Phi, Alpha Phi Omega, Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), Phi Kappa Theta, Phi Sigma Sigma, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Sigma Phi Epsilon, SocComm, Student Alumni Society, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Theta Chi, Zeta Psi and many more! |
Quad |
| 11 a.m. - Evening | Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Open House Please contact Drew Digeser '13 for more information. |
99 Salisbury Street |
| 11 a.m. | Air Force ROTC Alumni and Cadet Tailgater | 37 Institute Road |
| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Photos with the Gompei Get your picture taken with WPI’s famous and always energetic mascot! Sponsored by SAS |
Quad |
| Noon | Parade | Quad |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Alpha Tau Omega Open House Please contact Jeffrey Wong '14 for more information. |
10 Regent Street |
| 12:15 - 2 p.m. | GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Reception | Sports & Recreation Center, Class of 2008 Lounge |
| 1 p.m. | Football vs. Union Register for homecoming and receive free tickets! |
Alumni Field |
| 2 p.m. | Free movie: “The Amazing Spider-Man” (Rated PG-13) Cosponsored by SocComm |
Fuller Labs, Perreault Hall |
| 3 p.m. | Lambda Chi Alpha 100th Homecoming and Centennial Kick Off Barb-B-Que Contact Stephen Kocienski '13 for more information. |
30 Dean Street |
| 3- 5 p.m. | Class of 1992 & 1997 - 20th & 15th Reunions | Campus Center, Patio & Lawn |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Class of 2002 – 10th Reunion | Higgins House, Back Lawn |
| 3 – 5 p.m. | Class of 2007 - 5th Reunion | Higgins House, West Courtyard |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Class of 1987 - 25th Reunion | Higgins House, East Courtyard |
| 4 p.m. (approx.) | Freshman/Sophomore Rope Pull immediately following football game |
Institute Park |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Theta Chi Open House Contact Ryan Skene for more information. |
85 Salisbury Street |
| 4:30 p.m. | Air Force ROTC Alumni and Cadet Crud Tournament | 37 Institute Road |
| 5 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. MIT | Alumni Field |
| 5 - 11 p.m. | Goat's Head Restaurant is Open | Founders Hall |
| 5:30 p.m. | Alumni Awards and Recognition Ceremony Join us as we recognize some of WPI’s outstanding alumni for their contributions to the university and the greater community. This year’s recipients are Brian Chu ’92, Joyce Kline ’87, R. William Lapp, Jr. ’02, Ellen Madigan Newman ’92, Michael Shorr ’92, Kimberley Sullivan ’92, Myles Walton ’97 and Dorothea Wong ’92. The Alumni Association will also present the Goat’s Head Award for Lifetime Commitment to WPI to William “Bill” Grogan ’46. CLICK HERE to submit a text or photo memory for Bill Grogan's memory book. All alumni and friends are encouraged to attend! This event is running in conjunction with the annual Alumni Association Online Auction, being held September 20 - October 3, proceeds will benefit student scholarships. To participate in the auction CLICK HERE! |
Campus Center, Odeum |
| 7 p.m. | Tau Kappa Epsilon Dinner Contact Cameron Mills '14 for more information. |
63 Wachusett Street |
| 8 p.m. | Free movie: “The Amazing Super-Man” (Rated PG-13) Cosponsored by SocComm |
Fuller Labs, Perreault Hall |
| All Day Events on Saturday, October 6th | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| After the Football Game | Alpha Gamma Delta Open House | 1 Schussler Road |
| After the Football Game | Sigma Alpha Epsilon Open House & Dinner Contact Colby Foster for more information. |
6 Humboldt Avenue |
| After the Football Game | Sigma Phi Epsilon Open House Contact Jared Harbold '14 for more information |
11 Boynton Street |
| Sunday, October 7th | ||
| Time | Event | Location |
| 10:30 a.m. | Air Force ROTC Alumni Brunch | 37 Institute Road |
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10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m |
Alpha Phi Alumni Brunch | 9 Einhorn Road |
| Noon to 2 p.m. | Air Force Career Day | Fuller Labs, Lower Perreault Hall |
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni-office@wpi.edu or +1-508-831-5600.
