Homecoming

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Celebrate 185 Years of Infinite Possibilities with 3 Days of Unforgettable Entertainment! October 17—20, 2024

Homecoming 2024 Infinite Possibilities, Celebrating 185 Years
  • 3 DAYS OF EVENTS
    (MANY OF THE WEEKEND'S EVENTS ARE FREE AND OPEN TO ALL)

  • FREE

    Admission to Owls Athletics events
    (Homecoming Weekend only)

  • Welcoming Homecoming honorary chair Dr. Sonia Dinnall '88

Blue Diamond Ball

Blue Diamond Ball

As we commemorate Westfield State University's 185th Anniversary, your participation will support initiatives aimed at enhancing access and removing economic barriers to education for our students and empowering them with "Infinite Possibilities" for their future endeavors.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner, Program, and Dancing
MGM Springfield, Aria Ballroom
One MGM Way, Springfield, MA 01103

SPECIAL PERFORMANCE
James Jackson, Jr. ’97
Westfield State alumni and Obie Award winner

2024 DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS

TICKETS
$225 each | $400 couple
$2,500 for a table sponsorship which includes 8 tickets and recognition at the event

Purchase tickets here

For more event details, purchasing tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and booking a hotel room call 413-572-8631.

Fun for the whole family!

Westfield State is going all out to shine a spotlight on our Owls for our 185th celebration! Join us as we celebrate our community and create new memories that are truly unforgettable.

  • Blue Diamond Ball
  • Renowned Pianist Steven Drury
  • Poetry Reading
  • Multiple athletic events
  • Tailgating, trivia, and tent decoration contest*

*Limited capacity activities may require reservation or tickets. Ticket registrations for Homecoming events are nonrefundable. 

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Schedule of Events

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Be sure to check each event to register if required.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 — FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

EVENTS  

Online Auction 
As part of Westfield State University’s 185th Anniversary Celebration at MGM-Springfield on October 18, 2024, the University is hosting an online auction from Monday, October 14th to the evening of October 18th. The goal of the online auction and the 185th celebration is to raise funds for the University’s initiatives around access, removing economic barriers to our students’ education. The online auction will allow alumni and donors from across the country to participate in this event.

The auction will highlight some of the many tremendous assets our students, faculty, and staff enjoy on campus. We will have auction items from the University’s Music Department, History Department, Dining Services, Art Department, and many others. We will also have items from the community including concert and sports tickets, restaurant, and cultural experiences.

Go to the online auction

 
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

EVENTS    

World Renowned Pianist Steven Drury
Pianist and conductor Stephen Drury has performed throughout the world with a repertoire that stretches from Bach to Liszt to the music of today. He has appeared at Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, the Barbican Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, and from Arkansas to Seoul.

Sponsored by the music department - free and open to the public

Learn more

7:30 p.m.

Dever Auditorium 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

EVENTS    

Department of English Presents: Alumni Poetry Reading
Refreshments Sponsored by The Westfield State Alumni

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://westfield-ma.zoom.us/j/94971177393

Meeting ID: 949 7117 7393

4 p.m.

Arno Maris Gallery & Zoom

Blue Diamond Ball
As we commemorate Westfield State University's 185th Anniversary, your participation will support initiatives aimed at enhancing access and removing economic barriers to education for our students and empowering them with "Infinite Possibilities" for their future endeavors.  The Alumni award winners will be honored here and will be announced soon.

Blue Diamond Ball Information 

6 p.m.

MGM Springfield

Blue Diamond Bingo
Are you missing Friday Night Brown Bag Bingo? Welcome back! Get your friends together and compete for amazing prizes.
$5 registration. Appetizers provided. Cash bar available.

Sign up for bingo

9 p.m.

Scanlon Banquet Hall

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

EVENTS    

Homecoming Breakfast

 



Special receptions at breakfast for:

  • LEAD Scholars (Formerly Urban Education) Honoring Springfield Schools Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Dinnall ’88 G ’08, Homecoming Honorary Co-Chair
  • Student Government Alumni

Open to all alumni for $9. Check back for additions to this list. Reception groups will move to their office areas on campus between 10-11 a.m. for their own programming.

9:30 —11 a.m.

 


11 a.m.

Tim and Jeanne's Dinning Commons

 


Parenzo Hall 155
 

Tent Tailgating Village! (Registration Required*)
Westfield State Alumni Relations & The Alumni Association invite Alumni, Student (+21) Groups, Departments, and the community to the tent tailgating village! Gather your friends, coolers, picnics, and your 10x10 tailgating tent for an afternoon of Owl Pride! Space is limited, so register by Oct. 11th. While students and community members under 21 may attend, registrants must be 21+.

*The tailgating area will be free to enter, but you must be registered if bringing a tent. Click the link for all rules and regulations.

  • Trivia with Tom at 2 p.m.
  • Tent Decorating Contest

Departments/ Groups with tents. Visit with your faculty, fellow alums, and students!

The list will be here as sign-ups start!

Tailgate & Breakfast RegistratiON

12  — 5 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Woodward Center (Outside of the Softball Field)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Sullivan Field Dedication 12:15 p.m. Softball Field
Women's Soccer vs. Fitchburg 11 a.m. Alumni Field
Game Side 12—5 p.m. Alumni Field
Vendor Fair 12—4 p.m. Alumni Field
Food Trucks 12—4 p.m. Alumni Field 
Football vs. Framingham 2 p.m. Alumni Field
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Hotel Information

The Hampton Inn: Westfield (formerly the Holiday Inn Express). Located right off the Mass Pike.
39 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA 01085
Westfield State rate is $99/ night (plus tax) for two queen beds or a king. $109 (plus tax)/ night for a larger room including a pull out bed. Please ONLY call the front desk directly at 413-564-6900. Call quick as rooms will not last!

Quality Inn & Suites: 2 Southampton Rd, Westfield, MA 01085 (right off the Mass Pike).

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