Brock University celebrates homecoming weekend

Brock University’s Homecoming Weekend has arrived.

More than 700 Brock alumni are expected to attend the festivities being held September 17-20 at and around the University.

From class reunions to alumni recognition events to Badgers home games, homecoming weekend is one of the biggest weekends of the year at the University. One of the highlights will be the much-anticipated Red Dinner Saturday night complete with food trucks, local wine and live music. Though registration is closed for events, some tickets are still available. Contact alumni@brocku.ca for more information.

The following are a list of events planned for Homecoming weekend:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
3-5 p.m. Golf Tournament (Brock Golf Course)
6:30-9:30 p.m. Café Crawl
7:15 p.m. Men’s Hockey vs. Guelph, Steel Blade Tourney (Seymour-Hannah)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
12-1:30 p.m. Grape Stomp (Jubilee Court)
3 p.m. Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Grand Opening Celebration
7:15 p.m. Men’s Hockey vs. Windsor, Steel Blade Tourney (Seymour-Hannah)
*Four FREE shuttles for Brock students will be leaving Friday at 6:30 p.m. near Isaac’s patio
8 p.m. Alumni Pub Night (Mansion House)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
11 a.m. Official Homecoming Party (Isaac’s)
12 p.m. Turf Field Opening Ceremonies (Turf Field)
12 p.m. Women’s Rugby vs. Laurier (Rugby Pitch)
1 p.m. Women’s Soccer vs. York (Soccer Pitch)
1 p.m. Men’s Lacrosse vs. Western (Turf Field)
1 and 2 p.m. Tour of Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts
1-3:30 p.m. Free family swim (Eleanor Misener Aquatic Centre)
1, 2 and 3 p.m. Campus Tours (Meet in Schmon Tower Lobby)
2 p.m. Men’s Rugby vs. Toronto (Rugby Pitch)
2 p.m. Making Scents out of Wine (Meet in Schmon Tower Lobby)
2 p.m. Scotch Tasting (4th Floor Cairns Lounge)
2 p.m. & 3 p.m. Tunnel Tours
3:15 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. York (Soccer Pitch)
3:30 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse vs. Laurier (Turf Field)
4 p.m. Men’s Rugby Seconds Game (Rugby Pitch)
4 p.m. Alumni Recognition Reception – 4th Floor Plaza Building
5 p.m. Red Dinner (In front of Schmon Tower)
7:15 p.m. Men’s Hockey vs. Guelph, Steel Blade Tourney (Seymour-Hannah)

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
2:15 p.m. Men’s Hockey Steel Blade Championship (Seymour-Hannah)

ALUMNI REUNIONS
In addition to the amazing lineup of events taking place all weekend, there are more than 20 exclusive reunions taking place. Visit www.brocku.ca/alumni/celebrate-homecoming/reunion-activities for more information.

ALUMNI GTA SHUTTLE 
The Alumni Association is offering an exclusive free shuttle bus to and from Niagara on Saturday Sept. 19. Visit www.brocku.ca/alumni/celebrate-homecoming-2/alumni/celebrate-homecoming/schedule-of-events for more information.

PARKING
Parking is available in Zone 1 for homecoming events Saturday.


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