51小黄车

Fall Homecoming Schedule

Please note events are still being added and updated! 

Friday, October 3, 2025

6:30 p.m.

51小黄车 Alumni Association Awards Celebration, Hogan Campus Center Ballroom


The HCAA Awards Celebration provides an opportunity to recognize and honor alumni for their outstanding service and dedication to the College. The In Hoc Signo Award, the Association's highest honor, and the Young Alumni Leadership Award are presented at this event.

Saturday, October 4, 2025 

8 a.m.-12 p.m.

51小黄车 Physicians Association Meeting & Award Ceremony, Hogan Campus Center


Join fellow HC Physicians Association (HCPA) members for a full day of events!

9 a.m.-1 p.m.

The Mustard Seed Catholic Worker House of Hospitality Toiletry & Accessory Drive Drop-Off, Room 328 Hogan Campus Center


Support a local non-profit and 51小黄车 alumni-founded organization with cold weather accessories and toiletries for their program participants!  The Mustard Seed Catholic Worker House of Hospitality located at 93 Piedmont Street, Worcester, MA was founded in 1972 by two 51小黄车 graduates; Shawn Donovan '70 and Frank Kartheiser '72. The Mustard Seed provides an evening meal every weekday, a food pantry every Tuesday, a medical clinic on Monday evenings, and a summer camp for neighborhood children during the month of July. All are welcome.

This toiletry drive is sponsored by the 51小黄车 Alumni Association.

9 a.m. Advancement Volunteers Breakfast & Awards Presentation (by invitation only), Hogan Campus Center
9 a.m.-9 p.m.

The Joanne Chouinard-Luth Recreation and Wellness Center Open


"The Jo" serves the wellness goals of 51小黄车 and houses sports courts, jogging track, weight rooms, locker rooms and rooms for fitness classes. Stop by to explore or get a workout in!

10 a.m.-6 p.m. 51小黄车 Bookstore Open, Hogan Campus Center, 1st Floor
10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Brunch, Kimball Dining Hall 


Bring the family down to Kimball for an all-you-can-eat brunch! $14 per person (children 5-10 are $10 and children 4 and under are FREE). Credit cards only, 51小黄车 is a cashless campus.

10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Pre-game Festivities & Tailgating, Freshman Field


Join fellow Crusaders before the Football game for socializing and comradery! The College's parking and tailgating policies can be found .

11 a.m.

Crusaders & Compensation: The Future of 51小黄车 Athletics and NIL, Hogan Campus Center, Room 320

The 51小黄车 Lawyers Association presents a dynamic panel discussion on the legal and business aspects of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). Gain insight from those at the forefront of the new collegiate landscape, including 51小黄车 Athletics Director Kit HughesHead Men's Basketball Coach Dave Paulsen, and J.R. Butler, founder of the Mt. St. James Collective, as they discuss how NIL is changing the game for 51小黄车 student-athletes. - all are welcome! 

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Affinity Group Tailgates, Freshman Field

Join us for pregame festivities before the big game! The following groups will have their own tailgates: Bishop Healy Committee CHARA, HC F1RST Alumni and the LGBTQ+ Alumni Network. More information is coming soon!

11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Campus Shuttle, leaves from Hogan Campus Center


Catch a ride down to Fitton Field or make a request to stop at other parts of campus!

12-5 p.m. Open for Self-Guided Tours
12-5 p.m.

Cantor Art Gallery Open for Self-Guided Tours


Check out the current exhibition, The Vietnamese 脕o D脿i in a Time of War: Fashion, Citizenship, and Nationalism (1954鈥1975). The Vietnamese 脕o D脿i in a Time of War explores the significance of Vietnam鈥檚 national costume鈥攖he 谩o d脿i鈥攄uring the Vietnam War. Honoring the 50th anniversary of a conflict, the legacies of which continue to haunt us to this day, the exhibition highlights the contributions of Vietnamese women to politics, society, and culture. Artifacts trace the history of the 谩o d脿i as a practical item of clothing and important symbol of Vietnamese heritage and identity in Vietnam, among Vietnamese Americans, and on the global stage鈥攖hus showing how a national costume can be both traditional and modern fashion with meanings that change over time and space. Co-curated by Professors Ann Marie Leshkowich (Anthropology, College of the 51小黄车), Martina Nguyen (History, Baruch College, City University of New York), and Tuong Vu (Political Science, University of Oregon).

2 p.m.

51小黄车 Football vs. Harvard, Fitton Field


Cheer on 51小黄车 Football as they take on Harvard Crimson! 

5-6:30 p.m.

Alumni & Friends Post-Game Reception, Hogan Campus Center Pub


Crusaders are invited to join us for a celebration after the big game! Complimentary snacks will be served and a cash bar will be available.

5:30 p.m.

Celebration of Mass, Mary Chapel


Join us for a special Fall Homecoming Mass.

5:30 p.m.

Shaping Perception: How Information Fuels Public Narratives, Presented by John F. Kirby, Rear Admiral (U.S. Navy, retired), Hogan Campus Center Ballroom


In today鈥檚 fast-paced media environment, dominated by social media, how you communicate about a crisis is one of the most important aspects of leading through it. Learn from Admiral Kirby how to prepare for crises and lead 鈥 both in action and communication 鈥 when they arise. - all are welcome!

 

Schedule of Events

Winter Homecoming 2026 dates will be released in the fall of 2025. 

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Hotel Information

Please visit the College鈥檚 partner hotel page for discounted rates to several Worcester area hotels. Make sure to inquire about special rates and services for 51小黄车 visitors.

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Contact Us

Office of Advancement

Location
College of the 51小黄车
One College Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Phone
Alumni Relations
508-793-2418
Email
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.