Homecoming at Dean College!
This week is homecoming week and reunion weekend for the Bulldogs! The week and the weekend will feature several different events and home sporting events for students, families, and alumni to enjoy.
Friday
The weekend kicks off with both men's soccer and volleyball having a home game at 3:30 PM. Men's soccer will be playing at their home field of Longley Athletic Complex against New England College, while Field Hockey will be right here on campus at Grant Field hosting Fitchburg State for the first time in eight years!
At 5 PM, there is an event at the Main Stage discussing Dean academics and how they've changed over time. This event is an academic open house where past and present faculty will be present to talk about student work and the changing landscape of academics here at Dean. At 6:30, there will be student led tours for alumni to explore the campus and see what has changed.
At 6 PM in the Ray House, the classes of 1975 and 1976 are joining to tell stories of their time here at Dean. The registration is $20 per person with food included; it is recommended to register early on the Dean website.
The night will end with a women's volleyball matchup against Rivier University at 7 PM and a movie night in the atrium at the same time. The movie night is hosted by Dean Activities Board and the Short Film Club.
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Saturday
Saturday's festivities begin with two alumni games in men's lacrosse and softball at 9 AM and then an alumni gathering for the baseball game. Also, at 9 AM, Professor Lawson will lead a historical campus tour of students, alumni, and families joined by Lawson's Public History class to tell the stories of Dean College.
At 10:45, Orangetheory Fitness is teaming up with Dean College for a free alumni workout class at Orangetheory Fitness in Franklin. One guest is allowed per alum, but you have to register beforehand to save a spot.
At 11 AM, women's soccer has their homecoming matchup against Colby Sawyer College at Grant Field. At 11:30, the fan zone begins at Dale Lippert Field at Longley Athletic Complex prior to the football game. The fan zone includes a spirit tent, bookstore tent, alumni hospitality tent, and athletics tent. There will be plenty of merchandise and giveaways at all of these.
At 1 PM, football will play against Worcester State in their homecoming matchup. Right after the game, there will be festivities at Awpie Way back on campus. These festivities include music, face painting, lawn games, s'mores, a cash bar, and much more.
Finally, to close out Saturday, the Musical Theater Troupe will be hosting a karaoke/open mic night at 7 PM.
Sunday
Sunday brings out a new event this year, which is the Dean Dash Fall 5k brought to you by School of Business students. Although this has been an annual fundraiser, it is the first year that it is a part of alumni and homecoming weekend. Check in is at 7:30 AM with the race beginning at 8 AM. The registration is $20 for adults and $12 for kids aged 15 and under.
That will wrap up the events for the homecoming weekend taking place October 23-25 this year at Dean College.
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