Homecoming 2023

Schedule of Events

Join us as we celebrate Homecoming at any of the following programs at the schedule of events below. Go Bears!

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Friday, October 25
Event Name Time Location

Gymnastics Open Practice

3-6 p.m.

 

Floy Lewis Bakes Center

 

Class of 1974 50th Reunion Celebration

Congratulations on your 50th reunion! Return to Ursinus and enjoy dinner with cocktails to celebrate with friends and former classmates!

5-8 p.m. Stay tuned for event location!

Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game

Register to play here

8 p.m. Patterson Field


Ursinus College Wind Ensemble Presents: Haunted Harmonies & Cinematic Thrills

The Ursinus College Wind Ensemble, directed by Harry Oehler, bring you on a musical journey of thrilling Halloween tunes and unforgettable movie soundtracks while you explore the museum. 

7:30 - 9 p.m. Berman Museum 
Saturday, October 26
Event Name Time Location

Campus Tours

9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Depart from the Schellhase Commons

Women’s Lacrosse Alumnae Game and Tailgate

register here to play!

9 a.m.

Patterson Field

Sculpture Tours

10 a.m. and Noon

Depart from the Berman Museum at Olin Plaza

Pre-Law Meet Up

Alumni who graduated a part of the Pre-Law program at Ursinus are welcome to join Anna Marks for donuts and coffee the morning of Homecoming before the tailgate.

10 a.m.-11a.m.

Kaleidoscope Plaza

Bubbles & Bites

Celebrating a reunion? Want to join us in raising a glass to our milestone years? Join us for a toast to our Reunion alumni, featuring mimosas, iced coffee, tea, or non-alcoholic bubbly! Pair your beverages of choice with light bites. Complementary admission for alumni with class years ending in 4’s or 9’s, Omega Chi, and Swimming.

All alumni are welcome. Drop in anytime.

10 a.m.–Noon

Kaleidoscope Performing Arts Center Lobby

Golden Bear Brunch

Share memories from the good ole days with alumni class of 1974 and older! Enjoy brunch and conversation with campus tours to follow.

Complimentary for all Golden Bears. Guests are $8.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Faculty/Staff Dining Room

Memorable Minutes

Reflect on your best memories from Ursinus and share them with fellow alumni! 

Complimentary event.

1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.

Bears’ Den | Wismer Center

Zack the Bear’s Birthday Party!

Alumni and their Bear Cubs are invited to join us for a meet and greet with the Bear on his birthday! More details to follow.

 

11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Plaza

Homecoming Tailgate on Kaleidoscope Plaza

The Tailgate is the perfect place for our alumni! Bask in the memories of your college experience.

Activities at the tailgate will include: local brews from Brothers Kershner Brewing Company, live music, food trucks, and a birthday celebration for the Bear mascot for any Bear cubs joining the day!

$10 all guests

Noon–4 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Plaza

Ursinus Bears vs. John Hopkins University Football Game

1 p.m.

Patterson Field

Café Nia

Sankofa Umoja Nia hosts Café Nia! Enjoy speakers, and music performances from student groups as well as performances over a shared meal.

Complimentary event. Register here.

4 p.m.

Kaleidoscope Plaza
Rain location: Bomberger Auditorium

Intrasquad on the Quad!

Join the men’s and women’s wrestling team on Homecoming to see talented athletes show off their skills on the mat.

3-5:30 p.m.

BPS Quad

Ursinus Bear Crawl

Not ready to go home yet?! Explore downtown Phoenixville on the Ursinus Homecoming Bear Crawl. Visit partnering businesses for deals on beverages and pub food.

Participants must wear Ursinus attire to receive discounts. 

Order your custom Ursinus T-shirt here! All orders must be made by 9/20. 

5 p.m.

Partnering restaurants will be listed here:

The Bridge Bar and Grille

Molly McGuire’s

Bistro on Bridge