Homecoming & Family Weekend

Masque Presents Dark of the Moon – a famous 1945 dramatic stage play written by Howard Richardson and William Berney. Dark of the Moon tells the story of John, a witch boy from the Smoky Mountains who turns human to marry a local girl named Barbara, meeting a tragic end. 

Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/masque/masque-dark-of-the-moon.

Show Schedule:

• September 24^th at 7:00 PM
• September 25^th at 7:00 PM,
• September 26^th at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The Little Theatre · FREE

Hosted by the Student Alumni Society. The classes of 2030 and 2029 take on the traditional Rope Pull during the annual First-Year / Sophomore competition, plus more competitions for Juniors / Seniors, Student Alumni Society / Skull, and other student organizations. Pre-registration will be requested for students and student groups planning to compete.

Alumni Stadium · FREE

Join us on Friday, September 25 at 4:00 p.m. at Goddard Hall room 103 for coffee, tea, and cookies as we welcome Chemistry & Biochemistry (CBC) alumni back to campus! Take a stroll down memory lane, reconnect with old friends, and revisit the place where late night study sessions, lab discoveries, and lifelong friendships began. Meet our new Department Head, catch up with familiar faculty, and get to know the newest faces in the department! We look forward to welcoming you back home! RSVPs are requested to assist with planning; however, walk-in will be warmly welcomed. Please RSVP to chem-biochem@wpi.edu.

Goddard Hall 103 · FREE

Join the faculty and students of the Center for Wireless Intelligent Network Studies (CWINS) in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) for a series of fun, exciting, hands-on demonstrations. Discover some of the many fascinating ways wireless technology interacts with and impacts our everyday lives. Advanced registration is not requested or required for this event. Questions? Contact Professor Alex Wyglinski at alexw@wpi.edu.

Atwater Kent 230 · FREE

Hosted by the Student Government Association. Games, food, and performances. 

Quad · FREE

The Computer Science department is holding this event during Homecoming & Family Weekend to give CS alumni an opportunity to network with each other and CS faculty members. Light refreshments will be available. Advanced registration is requested for this event.

The Nancy and Mike Abrams '77 Multi-use Lounge and Creative Zone (Room 243) · FREE· Who's Coming?

Masque Presents Dark of the Moon – a famous 1945 dramatic stage play written by Howard Richardson and William Berney. Dark of the Moon tells the story of John, a witch boy from the Smoky Mountains who turns human to marry a local girl named Barbara, meeting a tragic end. 

Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/masque/masque-dark-of-the-moon.

Show Schedule:

• September 24^th at 7:00 PM
• September 25^th at 7:00 PM,
• September 26^th at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The Little Theatre · FREE

Join President Grace Wang, members of our faculty, and others for an inspiring campus update. Learn about groundbreaking research and meet some of the team members who are shaping WPI's future. Light refreshments will be available. Open to all members of the WPI community and free to attend. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Space is limited.

Alden Memorial · FREE· Who's Coming?

This program is intended for prospective students and families. Your visit to WPI will include an information session followed by a campus tour given by a WPI student. The tour will include access to certain buildings and all visitors will have the opportunity to speak with an admissions counselor. In total, the visit will take about two hours.

Advanced registration is required. Please register here. Also offered at 12:00 PM.

Bartlett Center

Stop by for coffee with the Heebner Career Development Center (HCDC) team and learn how the HCDC supports the WPI community for life. From alumni career advising and recruiting opportunities to conversations about student career development, we're here to help WPI students and alumni stay connected and engaged.

Heebner Career Development Center, Unity Hall · FREE

Get to know the WPI of today with a campus tour! Tour guides will show you around and share information on recent renovations, sustainability efforts, and talk about how philanthropy supports life on campus. Advanced registration is not requested or required for this event.

Also offered at 1:00 PM.

Departing from the Bartlett Center · FREE

Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Join your herd on the Quad for food, games, music, giveaways, trivia, and our famous "Stuff-a-Goat" activity. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Food, drinks, giveaways, and activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of pre-registration.

Quad · FREE· Who's Coming?

Reunion celebrants in the classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021, and 2026 are encouraged to meet-up with classmates at their designated meet-up event so you can reconnect and make plans for the rest of the weekend. Be sure to register so your classmates know you're coming! Information on meet-up locations will be available at the main registration desk during Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Various Locations · FREE· Who's Coming?

Join members of the WPI community to remember and reflect on Officer Robert "Bob" Vandal’s life and his three decades of service to WPI. Bring your stories and memories of Officer Vandal to share - we’ll supply the coffee and donuts. 

~ Friends of Office Vandal

Outside Boynton Hall · FREE

Whether you've only recently picked up a paddle or you're a regular on the courts, this pick-up pickleball event is the perfect opportunity to play, learn, and connect. Come enjoy a welcoming atmosphere, meet new people, and experience one of the fastest-growing sports around. Players have access to locker rooms and showers, and should bring their own equipment. Registation is not requested or required.

Sports & Recreation Center · FREE

Open to the classes of 1975 and prior. The classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971 will celebrate their reunions during this special luncheon. Emily Ping O'Brien and Gillian McCuistion will share a special presentation from the WPI Archives & Special Collections. Registration for this luncheon includes one complimentary beer or glass of wine with lunch service. Advanced registration is requested for this event.

Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $40 · Who's Coming?

This program is intended for prospective students and families. Your visit to WPI will include an information session followed by a campus tour given by a WPI student. The tour will include access to certain buildings and all visitors will have the opportunity to speak with an admissions counselor. In total, the visit will take about two hours.

Advanced registration is required. Please register here. Also offered at 10:00 AM.

Bartlett Center

Masque Presents Dark of the Moon – a famous 1945 dramatic stage play written by Howard Richardson and William Berney. Dark of the Moon tells the story of John, a witch boy from the Smoky Mountains who turns human to marry a local girl named Barbara, meeting a tragic end. 

Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/masque/masque-dark-of-the-moon.

Show Schedule:

• September 24^th at 7:00 PM
• September 25^th at 7:00 PM,
• September 26^th at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The Little Theatre · FREE

Get to know the WPI of today with a campus tour! Tour guides will show you around and share information on recent renovations, sustainability efforts, and talk about how philanthropy supports life on campus. Advanced registration is not requested or required for this event.

Also offered at 11:00 AM.

Departing from the Bartlett Center · FREE

The Homecoming Parade is back! And this time, we're inviting our alumni to be part of it. Members of reunion classes ending in 1 and 6, award recipients, and others will take part in a special Alumni Bridge Crossing before embarking on our traditional march around the Quad.

Quad · FREE

The Alumni Association is pleased to announce its 2026 Alumni Award recipients, who will be honored during Homecoming & Family Weekend this fall.

These distinguished alumni and friends are being recognized for their outstanding professional accomplishments and meaningful contributions to the WPI community and the Alumni Association.
 

Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement

Robert Sinicrope ’71

Richard Urella ’81

Mary Teresa Lombardo ’86 

Maureen A. McCaffrey ’86 

Mark Noyes ’86 

James Simonelli ’86, MS ’92

Leila J. Carvajal Erker ’96 

Lizabeth Amaral Leveille ’01, MS ’02

Ichabod Washburn Young Alumni Award for Professional Achievement

Christopher Baker ’06, MS ’06

Karen Hammel ’06 

Linnea Paton ’11 

Herbert F. Taylor Alumni Award for Distinguished Service to WPI

James P. Baum ’86

John Boynton Young Alumni Award for Service to WPI

Janelle Drake ’11 

Matthew Dunster ’16

In addition, the Alumni Association will present Philip N. Clay, retired senior vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, with the William R. Grogan Award for Support of the Mission of WPI in appreciation of his more than 30 years of dedicated service to the university.

We hope you will join us to celebrate these remarkable members of our community, This event is open to all members of the WPI community and is free to attend. Advanced registration is requested and space is limited.

Alden Memorial · FREE · Who's Coming?

Open to members of the 40th reunion class of 1986 and their guests. Registration for this event includes heavy appetizers and one complimentary beer or glass of wine per attendee. Advanced registration is requested for this event.

The Dean John P. van Alstyne Academic Advising Suite, Unity Hall · $40 · Who's Coming?

Open to members of the 50th reunion class of 1976 and their guests. Reunion celebrants will be inducted into the Fifty-Year Associates. Registration for this event includes complimentary beer and wine during the opening cocktail reception and dinner (choice of beef, chicken, or vegetarian entrée) with cash bar service. Advanced registration is requested for this event.

Location TBD · $85 · Who's Coming?

Masque Presents Dark of the Moon – a famous 1945 dramatic stage play written by Howard Richardson and William Berney. Dark of the Moon tells the story of John, a witch boy from the Smoky Mountains who turns human to marry a local girl named Barbara, meeting a tragic end. 

Tickets are free but should be reserved in advance at https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/masque/masque-dark-of-the-moon.

Show Schedule:

• September 24^th at 7:00 PM
• September 25^th at 7:00 PM,
• September 26^th at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

The Little Theatre · FREE