A full range of activities is planned for Homecoming Weekend Sept. 17-18 with celebrations and fun things to do for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families.
An important note: if you are attending any indoor events during Homecoming Weekend, mandatory face coverings will be required. Please take a moment to review the important campus safety protocols, regardless of vaccination status at https://worcester.edu/guidelines [1].
Among an array of activities will be the Distinguished Alumni Award Ceremony at 6 p.m. Sept. 17 in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center. Registration is required and you can do so by visiting https://alumni.worcester.edu/daa2021 [2].
The softball and baseball teams will be hosting an alumni day celebration at 10 a.m. from Ralph Raymond Diamond and Lyons Field. Visit https://alumni.worcester.edu/bbsb [3] to learn more. At 11 a.m., the men’s soccer team takes on MCLA from Coughlin Field.
Our Homecoming Experience will begin at 12:30 p.m. and is open to all alumni and families. This area which will be located in the Student Center parking lot on central campus and features music, lawn games, a beer/wine garden, a multicultural tent experience with performances, student club tent giveaways, family fun activity area, and more. Visit https://alumni.worcester.edu/homecomingexperience [4].
Football alumni, former players, coaches, and staff are invited to attend a special event featuring a concierge tent on the Coughlin Field end zone. This event will have complimentary food and drinks and it will be a great opportunity to catch up with former teammates and other football greats while celebrating the retirement of Coach Cullen. Registration is required, so visit https://alumni.worcester.edu/fbtent21 [5].
Please note that there will be no tailgating allowed at Homecoming this year. No outside alcohol will be allowed on campus. The aim is to curtail excessive drinking — with special attention on undergraduate students — while maintaining a tradition of Lancer camaraderie and pride. Complete tailgating information can be found here: https://alumni.worcester.edu/tailgating [6].
To round out the day, an ALANA Homecoming Alumni Reception begins at 5 p.m. from President Barry M. Maloney’s residence. Registration is required. Visit https://alumni.worcester.edu/alana21 [7].
For a complete schedule of Homecoming 2021 events, including registration, visit https://alumni.worcester.edu/homecoming21 [8].