W&M Military & Veterans Breakfast (Presented by the Association of 1775)
Saturday, October 19
8:30am - 10am
Sadler Center, Chesapeake

Join the Association of 1775 and W&M VET as they host a hearty breakfast for the whole family to honor W&M military and veterans.

Alumni Author Breakfast with Kathryn Erskine ’80 and Keith Henry Brown
Saturday, October 19
8:30am - 10:30am
Swem Library, Read and Relax

Join us for a dance party featuring the authors of “My Dad is a DJ” — Kathryn Erskine ’80 and Keith Henry Brown!  Enjoy breakfast, hear from the authors and partake in fun activities. Free and family-friendly!

W&M Hip Hop Collection Open House
Saturday, October 19
8:30am - 1pm
Swem Library, Special Collections Research Center

Visit the Special Collections Research Center in the Earl Gregg Swem Library to view selected materials relating to the history and culture of Hip Hop in Virginia.

Computer Science Department Open House Brunch
Saturday, October 19
9am
McGlothlin-Street Hall, Room 126

Open House Brunch    

A Fond Farewell to Randolph  Complex
Saturday, October 19
9am - 9:45am
Pleasants Hall (Randolph Complex)

The Randolph Complex will have been home to W&M students for 45 years when it closes its doors at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year. Join us to bid good-bye to Cabell, Harrison, Page, Nicholas & Pleasants Halls!



History of W&M Law School Walking Tour
Saturday, October 19
9am - 10:15am
Law School

Join William & Mary Law Professor and legal historian Tom McSweeney ’02 as he takes you on a popular walking tour about Law School history from the 18th century to today. 

    Coffee & Connections with One Network
    Saturday, October 19
    9am - 11am
    Alumni House, Hunter Hall

    Meet fellow alumni and expand your W&M network over a cup of coffee or tea. 

    ISC Homecoming Open House
    Saturday, October 19
    9am - 11am
    Integrated Science Center (ISC), Atrium

    Homecoming Weekend ISC Open House!

    Join the ISC science departments for our annual Homecoming Open House from 9 - 11am  Saturday 19 October.

    Wolf Law Library Open House
    Saturday, October 19
    9am - 5pm
    Law School, Wolf Library

    Alumni and guests are invited to explore a curated exhibit in the Rare Book Room based on the Wolf Law Library’s new Oral Histories Project.

      Homecoming Check-in and Registration
      Saturday, October 19
      9am - 6pm
      Alumni House

      Visit the Alumni House to pick up your nametag, which serves as your ticket to many events. You can also add or modify events in your registration, pick up your class button, browse W&M gifts and gear, make a reunion gift and more.

        Law School Alumni Weekend Registration
        Saturday, October 19
        9am - 6:30pm
        Law School, Lobby

        Law school alumni, visit the Law School lobby to check in for Alumni Weekend, pick up your nametag and add events to your schedule.

          Gamma Phi Beta Alumnae Brunch
          Saturday, October 19
          9:30am - 11:30am
          House 8, Gamma Phi Beta House

          The Alpha Chi chapter of Gamma Phi Beta welcomes back our sisters! Come join us for bagels, pastries, and other delicious brunch goods. Meet sisters young and old! 

          Kappa Delta Alumni Brunch
          Saturday, October 19
          9:30am - 11:30am
          House 6, Kappa Delta House

          Hi Kappa Delta Alumni! We would love to see you back at the KD House for our Alumni Brunch on Saturday, October 19th from 9:30-11:30. Pastries, coffee, and other refreshments will be provided!

          The Music Department's Open House
          Saturday, October 19
          9:30am - 11:30am
          Music Arts Center, Music Building Lobby

          This is an opportunity to explore the new Music Arts Center.


          A Fond Farewell to Green & Gold Village!
          Saturday, October 19
          10am - 11am
          Griffin Hall (Green & Gold Village)

          Green & Gold Villages has provided a home to both W&M fraternities and our newest incoming community members. When Green, Lion & Eagle Halls (or the Units) close their doors at the end of the 2024-2025 academic year, it will have been in use for 60 years!



          Presidential Conversation
          Saturday, October 19
          10am - 11:15am
          Sadler Center, Commonwealth Auditorium

          Join President Katherine A. Rowe for a conversation with Oscar winner Cord Jefferson ’04.

          Chancellors Hall Homecoming
          Saturday, October 19
          10am - 12pm
          Chancellors Hall (formerly Tyler Hall)

          Please Join us for Homecoming! We will be hosting a joint Homecoming celebration for all Economics, Government, International Relations, and Public Policy Alumni!

          Classical Studies Homecoming 2024 Open House
          Saturday, October 19
          10am - 12pm
          Boswell Hall (formerly Morton Hall), Room 340

          Please join the Department of Classical Studies for our Annual Homecoming Open House on Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – Noon in Boswell 340.  All W&M Alumni, Family and Friends are invited to come home and celebrate with us.  

            DEPARTMENT OF ART & ART HISTORY HOMECOMING RECEPTION
            Saturday, October 19
            10am - 12pm
            Andrews Hall, Main Foyer

            DEPARTMENT OF ART & ART HISTORY HOMECOMING RECEPTION, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19, 10AM-12PM, ANDREWS HALL FOYER

              Department Open Houses
              Saturday, October 19
              10am - 12pm
              Various Locations

              Stop by your favorite department on campus to visit with faculty, students, colleagues and fellow alumni. For a full list of department events, please select the campus/community events filter. 


              French & Francophone Studies Homecoming
              Saturday, October 19
              10am - 12pm
              Washington Hall, Room 317

              Welcome back to all our alumni!

              Meet up for coffee and pastries in 317 Washington Hall on Saturday, October 19th, 10-12pm.

                Homecoming with Hispanic Studies
                Saturday, October 19
                10am - 12pm
                Washington Hall, Outside. In front of WH. Rain location WH 317
                  Kinesiology & Health Sciences Department Homecoming Open House
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10am - 12pm
                  Adair Hall

                  Alumni and friends are invited to an Open House in front of Adair Hall. Meet faculty and reminisce under the tent. Light refreshments will be available.

                  Philosophy Department Homecoming Open House
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10am - 12pm
                  James Blair Hall, 127: Phil Dept Lounge/Library

                  The Philosophy Department invites alumni, their families, and anyone who has an interest in philosophy to join us for an informal Homecoming reception.  We look forward to seeing you!

                  Theatre and Dance Homecoming Open House
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10am - 12pm
                  Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall

                  Theatre and Dance Alumni: Join the Department of Theatre & Performance for Homecoming Weekend! Enjoy light refreshments and connect with alumni, faculty, and current students. We look forward to seeing you there!

                  W&M English Homecoming Breakfast/Open House
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10am - 12pm
                  Tucker Hall

                  Homecoming Breakfast/Open House

                  PhysicsFest
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10am - 3pm
                  Small Hall

                  Spooky PhysicsFest will teleport you into the bizarre and fascinating world of science during Homecoming! Mind-blowing hands-on activities, demonstrations, lab tours,  and Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream! Everything is free and fun for all ages!


                  Linguistics Program Homecoming
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10:30am - 12pm
                  Tucker Hall, Second floor of Tucker (open area)

                  Meet up with Linguistics faculty and alumni for snacks and chatting!

                  Student Assembly Homecoming Reception 2024
                  Saturday, October 19
                  10:30am - 12pm
                  Sadler Center - The Slice
                    SARP Homecoming Reunion (Honor & Conduct System)
                    Saturday, October 19
                    11am - 12pm
                    Sadler Center, Room 383
                    Join us for an opportunity to connect with Honor and Conduct alumni, meet the current Honor/Conduct students and catch up on the current state and future plans of the Councils!
                    Religious Studies Homecoming Reception
                    Saturday, October 19
                    11am - 1pm
                    Wren Building, Room 315

                    Join us for a Homecoming reception for alumni and current students! Enjoy light refreshments and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing you there!

                    The Environment & Sustainability Program (ENSP) Homecoming Gathering
                    Saturday, October 19
                    11am - 1pm
                    Keck Environmental Field Lab

                    Come celebrate homecoming with the Environment & Sustainability Program (ENSP) on the lovely shores of Lake Matoaka. Catchup on the greatest of ENSP memories, enjoy the scenery, and grab a few tasty morsels. 

                      Homecoming Party with the Hive
                      Saturday, October 19
                      11am - 3pm
                      Swem Library, Conservation Patio

                      Join the units of the HIVE: the Global Research Institute, the Institute for Integrative Conservation and the Whole of Government Center of Excellence for a Homecoming & Reunion Weekend party!

                      Panhellenic Toast for Alumnae
                      Saturday, October 19
                      11:15am - 11:45am
                      Sorority Court
                        Campus Living Alumni & Friends Homecoming Gathering
                        Saturday, October 19
                        11:30am - 1pm
                        Campus Living Center, Patio

                        Home is where the HARK is! Residence Life and Student Transition Engagement Programs welcome our Student Staff Alumni, Family, and Friends back to campus with a Campus Living Homecoming Gathering!

                        Yates Bricks
                        Saturday, October 19
                        11:30am - 1pm
                        Campus Living Center

                        Did you use to live in Yates Hall? There is still time for you to grab a Yates Brick and keep a piece of Yates Hall history. Stop by the Campus Living Center patio to grab one!

                          Reunion Class Pictures
                          Saturday, October 19
                          11:45am - 2:15pm
                          Sunken Garden

                          Meet up with your fellow classmates on the Sunken Garden and make a memory by taking a class photo.


                            Nobel-inspired Lecture:  From Physics to Machine Learning and Back to Physics by Cristiano Fanelli
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 1pm
                            Small Hall, Room 111

                            The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two pioneering scientists who used tools from physics to create methods that shaped modern machine learning. Prof. Fanelli will explore the surprising ways physics and machine learning are intertwined.

                            Homecoming Tailgate
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 3pm
                            Sunken Garden

                            Before watching the Tribe take on the Campbell Camels, join alumni, friends, parents, students and the W&M community for a tailgate on the Sunken Garden.

                            Law Alumni Weekend: Tailgate & Reunion Social
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 3pm
                            Law School, Great Lawn

                            Gather with fellow members of the William & Mary Law School community in front of the Law School to enjoy good food and reconnect with your classmates in advance of the Homecoming Football Game. 

                            Mason School of Business Homecoming Tailgate
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 3pm
                            Alan B. Miller Hall (Business School), Fields Courtyard

                            Join the Raymond A. Mason School of Business as we welcome our beloved alumni back to campus this fall to celebrate Homecoming! Rediscover campus, reconnect with fellow classmates and celebrate your Tribe pride.

                            Mosaic (Identity Groups) Tailgates
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 3pm
                            Kaplan Arena, Lawn
                            Join us for a vibrant and inclusive joint tailgate event. All alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are welcome to attend and partake in the festivities.
                            W&M Libraries & Washington Center Homecoming Tailgate
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 3pm
                            Alumni House

                            Join W&M Libraries and the W&M Washington Center for a Homecoming Cantina: Margaritas, Mexican Delights, and memories! All are welcome, but we especially encourage Ex Libris (former student library workers) and Study in D.C. Alumni to stop by.

                            Alpha Phi Omega Homecoming Tailgate
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 3:30pm
                            Bryan Hall (Bryan Complex), Yard
                            Brothers, Alumni, Friends & Family are invited to the Alpha Phi Omega Homecoming Tailgate in the Bryan Complex Yard. With over 100 current brothers and 100 pledges, there are many smiling faces awaiting your return to campus!
                            Chi Omega and Pi Phi Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 5pm
                            Alumni House, Lawn

                            Join Chi Omega and Pi Phi Alumni on the Alumni House Lawn for Mimosas & More! 12noon to 5pm. Questions? Contact Beth Sala Covin'83 P'21 P'27 at bethcovin@gmail.com. 

                            Theta Delta Chi Homecoming Reception
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 5:30pm
                            Sussex House: 606 Richmond Road

                            Homecoming reception for the Epsilon Charge of Theta Delta Chi

                            Wesley Foundation Lunch, Tailgate & Watch Party!
                            Saturday, October 19
                            12pm - 6:30pm
                            Wesley House (526 Jamestown Rd)

                            The Wesley Foundation welcomes all Alumni, Students, Friends & Family to visit the Wesley House on Homecoming Saturday between Noon - 6:30 PM for our annual Lunch, Tailgate & Watch Party - and - to meet Rev. Ryan LaRock, our new Campus Minister!

                            Phi Beta Kappa Alpha Chapter Reception
                            Saturday, October 19
                            1pm - 2pm
                            Swem Library, Brown Board Room third floor

                            Reception for PBK keyholders from any chapter nationwide.

                            The Stairwells A Cappella Homecoming Concert
                            Saturday, October 19
                            1pm - 2pm
                            Ewell Hall, Room 107

                            Join us at 1 PM for an electrifying performance by The Stairwells, the Wu-Tang Clan of a cappella! With amazing sounds and vibrant energy, this show is free and open to all—especially Stairwells alumni! Come relive the magic and have a blast!

                            Campus Recreation Homecoming Tailgate
                            Saturday, October 19
                            1pm - 3pm
                            Location not specified

                            Campus Rec Alumni and current students are invited to join our staff, past and present, in celebrating Homecoming! Come and enjoy food, drinks, company, and Campus Rec swag. Hope to see you there!

                              Monroe Hall Dedication
                              Saturday, October 19
                              1pm - 3pm
                              Monroe Hall

                              Current Monroe Scholars and Monroe Scholar alumni are invited to attend the Centennial celebration for Monroe Hall! In honor of its 100th birthday, Monroe Hall has undergone a total renovation. 

                              Oktober-Grillfest 2024
                              Saturday, October 19
                              1pm - 3pm
                              Randolph Complex, 500 Ukrop Way

                              Join the German House for their annual fall BBQ on Saturday, October 19 @ 1 pm, Randolph Complex. The event will include grilling, sides, drinks, and an opportunity to meet fellow students and connect with alumni for a fun afternoon of food and community.

                              Undergraduate Admission Alumni Tailgate
                              Saturday, October 19
                              1pm - 3pm
                              Admission (Undergraduate), Session Room

                              Join the the Office of Undergraduate Admission for a pre-game tailgate with light appetizers and refreshments. Open to all Admission Alumni!  

                              Wren Bell Ringing
                              Saturday, October 19
                              1pm - 3pm
                              Wren Building

                              Stop by the Wren to ring the bell and reminisce.

                                Catholic Campus Ministry Alumni Tailgate
                                Saturday, October 19
                                1:30pm - 3:30pm
                                Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham - Front Lawn

                                Catholic Campus Ministry alumni and students are invited to join us for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun as the Tribe prepares to take on the Campbell Camels! All are welcome.

                                State of the Law School Address
                                Saturday, October 19
                                1:45pm - 2:30pm
                                Law School, Great Lawn

                                Hear Dean A. Benjamin Spencer share his vision for the future of legal education at W&M, the current success of our students, faculty and programs and the challenges the Law School faces. 

                                  Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement Alumni Kickoff Bash
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  2pm - 4pm
                                  Cohen Career Center

                                  Join the Office of Career Development & Professional Engagement's alumni rooftop tailgate for an epic kickoff bash!

                                  Transfer Student, Alumni & Friends Tailgate
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  2:30pm - 4pm
                                  Campus Living Center, Patio
                                  Calling all transfer students, alumni and friends! Join W&M Team Transfer on the Campus Living Center Patio for a transfer networking tailgate as part of the weekend's Homecoming festivities.
                                  Homecoming Football Game vs. Campbell
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  3:30pm - 6:30pm
                                  Zable Stadium at Cary Field

                                  Cheer on the W&M Tribe as they face off against Campbell at Zable Stadium.

                                  First Three Party (2022-2024) & Young Guarde Celebration (2015-2024)
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  6pm - 9pm
                                  Sunken Garden

                                  Celebrate Homecoming & Reunion Weekend with alumni from our three most recent graduating classes!

                                  Class of 1969 55th Reunion Dinner
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  6:30pm - 8:30pm
                                  Alumni House, Hunter Hall

                                  Come celebrate with the Class of ’69 at the Alumni House.

                                  Law Alumni Weekend: Reunion Class Dinner
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  6:30pm - 8:30pm
                                  Sadler Center, Chesapeake

                                  Members of the Law School classes of 4s and 9s, join your classmates, W&M Law School faculty and staff as we celebrate your reunion milestones together.

                                  Reunion Receptions (Classes of 1979-2014)
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  6:30pm - 9pm
                                  Sunken Garden, various tents

                                  Return to the Sunken Garden Saturday evening to mingle with classmates and celebrate your reunion! Tickets include food, a beer and wine open bar and a $10 discount to the Saturday Night Bash.

                                  Young Guarde Celebration (Classes of 2015-2024)
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  6:30pm - 9pm
                                  Sunken Garden

                                  Following the football game, celebrate with the Classes of 2015-2024 and have some fun in the Young Guarde tent! Tickets include food, a beer and wine open bar and a $10 discount to the Saturday Night Bash.

                                  STOMPFEST
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  7pm - 10pm
                                  Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre at Lake Matoaka

                                  Groove at STOMPFEST, hosted by the Black Student Organization on October 19th! Watch William & Mary’s NPHC compete, enjoy local black-owned vendors, and dance to a live DJ!

                                  Doors open at 6 PM at Martha Wren Briggs Amphitheatre. Get your tickets now! 


                                  AMP / Homecoming Comedy Show
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  8pm
                                  Sadler Center, Lodge 1

                                  Laugh the night away with AMP! AMP is hosting for a comedy night on Saturday, October 19th. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm.

                                  Saturday Night Bash
                                  Saturday, October 19
                                  8:30pm - 11pm
                                  Sunken Garden, Main Tent

                                  Grab a classmate and join the party in the big tent for dancing and late-night snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. A beer and wine cash bar will be available until 10:45 p.m. 

                                  Ongoing Events

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                                  W&M Premiere Theatre Presents: The Greenhouse
                                  Friday, October 18 - Saturday, October 19
                                  Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) Memorial Hall, PBK Lab Theatre

                                  Five male students meet twice a week at W&M's greenhouse, a haven for the university's gay men. The threat of a new club on campus has the men worried as they come to terms with what they mean to each other and how much they need the greenhouse.

                                  Joint Degree Programme Anniversary Display
                                  Tuesday, October 15 - Sunday, October 20
                                  Sadler Center

                                  Stop by Sadler’s The Slice to take a walk down a Joint Degree Programme memory lane!