Schedule of Events
Friday, October 19, 2018
9:00 AM to 10:15 AM
Tour of Campus
Tour of Campus
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Wesleyan Admission Information Session
Gather insight into the admission process at Wesleyan by attending this information session for prospective students.
Presented by: The Office of Admission
McKelvey Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Wesleyan Admission Information Session
Gather insight into the admission process at Wesleyan by attending this information session for prospective students.
Presented by: The Office of Admission
McKelvey Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
12:00 PM to 1:15 PM
Tour of Campus
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Tour of Campus
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
3:00 PM to 4:15 PM
Campus Tour
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Campus Tour
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner
Registration and information about the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony can be found here.
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony and Dinner
Registration and information about the Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony can be found here.
2018 Inductees
James Carrier ’42 (Football/Track/Wrestling)
Philip Rockwell ’65 (Football/Baseball)
Allison Palmer ’95 (Basketball)
Jed Hoyer ’96 (Baseball)
Flo Stueck ’96 (Soccer)
Herb Kenny (Coach)
Beckham Hall, Fayerweather
All are encouraged to visit the Athletics Hall of Fame Wall located in the Belichick Plaza at the Freeman Athletic Center. If you have questions, please contact hof@wesleyan.edu.
Saturday, October 20, 2018
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
50th Reunion Planning Meeting
Welcome remarks from Barbara-Jan Wilson, Vice President for University Relations.
Olson Commons, Gordon Career Center
50th Reunion Planning Meeting
Welcome remarks from Barbara-Jan Wilson, Vice President for University Relations.
Olson Commons, Gordon Career Center
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Alumni Volunteer Leaders Meeting
Joint meeting of the Alumni Association Executive Committee, the Professional Network Leaders, Wesleyan Fund Volunteer Leadership Committee and the Young Alumni Council.
Led by the officers of the Alumni Association: Muzzy Rosenblatt ’87, chair; Kimberly King ’97, vice-chair; Matthew Winn ’92, vice-chair; and Cecilia McCall ’91, secretary.
Huddleston Lounge, Downey House
Alumni Volunteer Leaders Meeting
Joint meeting of the Alumni Association Executive Committee, the Professional Network Leaders, Wesleyan Fund Volunteer Leadership Committee and the Young Alumni Council.
Led by the officers of the Alumni Association: Muzzy Rosenblatt ’87, chair; Kimberly King ’97, vice-chair; Matthew Winn ’92, vice-chair; and Cecilia McCall ’91, secretary.
Huddleston Lounge, Downey House
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Team Tailgates on Andrus Field
Listing of teams hosting tailgates on Andrus Field during the football game. New teams may be added up until game time so check back to see if your team is on the list.
Baseball (concessions)
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Football, ARS
Men's Hockey
Men's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Softball (concessions)
Swimming & Diving (11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
Team Tailgates on Andrus Field
Listing of teams hosting tailgates on Andrus Field during the football game. New teams may be added up until game time so check back to see if your team is on the list.
Baseball (concessions)
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Football, ARS
Men's Hockey
Men's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Softball (concessions)
Swimming & Diving (11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.)
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tailgating and Parking on Andrus Field
The Wesleyan men's and women's swimming and diving teams oversee and direct visitor parking at all home football games. In return, many visitors choose to make a donation to the swimming and diving program which helps defray equipment, travel, and other program costs. The suggested donation is $5 per car, but any amount is graciously accepted.
Open Container Policy: University policy and NESCAC regulations state that alcohol is not allowed at any sporting event with the exception of the tailgate area on Andrus Field. Open containers are not allowed near the football field.
Andrus Field and Foss Hill
Tailgating and Parking on Andrus Field
The Wesleyan men's and women's swimming and diving teams oversee and direct visitor parking at all home football games. In return, many visitors choose to make a donation to the swimming and diving program which helps defray equipment, travel, and other program costs. The suggested donation is $5 per car, but any amount is graciously accepted.
Open Container Policy: University policy and NESCAC regulations state that alcohol is not allowed at any sporting event with the exception of the tailgate area on Andrus Field. Open containers are not allowed near the football field.
Andrus Field and Foss Hill
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Book and Merchandise Sales: Pop-up Store
Tent on the lawn in front of North College (Andrus Field side of building)
Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore Book and Merchandise Sales: Pop-up Store
Tent on the lawn in front of North College (Andrus Field side of building)
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Wesleyan Admission Information Session
Gather insight into the admission process at Wesleyan by attending this information session for prospective students.
Presented by: The Office of Admission
McKelvey Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Wesleyan Admission Information Session
Gather insight into the admission process at Wesleyan by attending this information session for prospective students.
Presented by: The Office of Admission
McKelvey Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
11:00 AM to 2:30 PM
Wesleyan Swimming & Diving Tailgate Social
Swimming and Diving Family Members are invited to join the coaching staff and varsity athletes for lunch before the start of the football game. Come meet the team, coaches, and varsity parents. Look for the red tents and Swimming & Diving Banner. Please RSVP to Peter Solomon, psolomon@wesleyan.edu.
Team tailgate area, Andrus Field
Wesleyan Swimming & Diving Tailgate Social
Swimming and Diving Family Members are invited to join the coaching staff and varsity athletes for lunch before the start of the football game. Come meet the team, coaches, and varsity parents. Look for the red tents and Swimming & Diving Banner. Please RSVP to Peter Solomon, psolomon@wesleyan.edu.
Team tailgate area, Andrus Field
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse Tailgate
Men’s Lacrosse alumni and family are invited to join the coaching staff and team for brunch and a champagne toast in celebration of the 2018 National Championship. By invitation only. Contact Karen Whalen, kwhalen@wesleyan.edu for information.
Team tailgate area, Andrus Field
Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse Tailgate
Men’s Lacrosse alumni and family are invited to join the coaching staff and team for brunch and a champagne toast in celebration of the 2018 National Championship. By invitation only. Contact Karen Whalen, kwhalen@wesleyan.edu for information.
Team tailgate area, Andrus Field
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM
Tour of Campus
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Tour of Campus
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Reception Honoring Leadership Donors and Volunteers
Leadership donors and volunteers are invited to a reception on Homecoming Day as we celebrate and toast Barbara-Jan Wilson, who is retiring in December after 36 years of extraordinary service to Wesleyan. By invitation only.
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan University Center
After the reception stop by the Alumni Association Tailgate (1 – 3 p.m.) and continue the game day celebration with friends, food, and fun. The Alumni Association Tailgate is located in the tailgate area parallel to the Fayerweather parking lot on Andrus Field.
Reception Honoring Leadership Donors and Volunteers
Leadership donors and volunteers are invited to a reception on Homecoming Day as we celebrate and toast Barbara-Jan Wilson, who is retiring in December after 36 years of extraordinary service to Wesleyan. By invitation only.
Daniel Family Commons, Usdan University Center
After the reception stop by the Alumni Association Tailgate (1 – 3 p.m.) and continue the game day celebration with friends, food, and fun. The Alumni Association Tailgate is located in the tailgate area parallel to the Fayerweather parking lot on Andrus Field.
1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
Guided Gallery Tour: Kahlil Robert Irving Exhibition
Take a closer look at the Zilkha Gallery exhibition featuring works by Kahlil Robert Irving by joining a 45-minute tour, led by Wesleyan University gallery guides.
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
Guided Gallery Tour: Kahlil Robert Irving Exhibition
Take a closer look at the Zilkha Gallery exhibition featuring works by Kahlil Robert Irving by joining a 45-minute tour, led by Wesleyan University gallery guides.
Ezra and Cecile Zilkha Gallery
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Football vs. Amherst College
To view a live streaming video of the game, log on to http://wescast.wesleyan.edu/ approximately 1/2 hour prior to game time and follow instructions.
Corwin Stadium, Andrus Field
Football vs. Amherst College
To view a live streaming video of the game, log on to http://wescast.wesleyan.edu/ approximately 1/2 hour prior to game time and follow instructions.
Corwin Stadium, Andrus Field
1:00 PM to 2:15 PM
Campus Tour
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Campus Tour
Presented by: The Office of Admission
Meet in the lobby of the Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Alumni Association Tailgate
Celebrate game day with friends, food, and fun. Be sure to stop by during the game. All are welcome! GO WES, BEAT AMHERST!
Tent in the tailgate area parallel to the Fayerweather parking lot on Andrus Field
Alumni Association Tailgate
Celebrate game day with friends, food, and fun. Be sure to stop by during the game. All are welcome! GO WES, BEAT AMHERST!
Tent in the tailgate area parallel to the Fayerweather parking lot on Andrus Field
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Wesleyan Admission Information Session
Gather insight into the admission process at Wesleyan by attending this information session for prospective students.
Presented by: The Office of Admission
McKelvey Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission
Wesleyan Admission Information Session
Gather insight into the admission process at Wesleyan by attending this information session for prospective students.
Presented by: The Office of Admission
McKelvey Room, Stewart M. Reid House, Office of Admission