Family Day/Homecoming
Saturday - October 26, 2013

Schedule of Events

Halloween for Hunger
Sponsored by FAM for Change

  *Click here for drop off points

Halloween for Hunger is a social action project by the students of the FAM for Change Mentoring Program that collects canned food and other non-perishables each Halloween for local food banks.  In support of our students who will be demonstrating the importance of civic engagement this year on Halloween, we ask that families and alumni share in this charitable cause by bringing a donation with them on Family Day/Homecoming. Look for the Green Can Icon on this schedule for convenient drop off points. You may find this list of items needed by local support agencies helpful, however all donations are accepted.  We hope you will support the civic engagement of the university's students and this important cause.  Plan to leave your donation at a manned information table or in the bin conveniently located throughout campus.

9 AM (Registration the day of begins at 8 am)

Carol Mulloy Cuttle Road Race
Tinsley Center

The Carol Mulloy Cuttle Aloha Classic 5K Road Race is a living memorial to Carol, a graduate of Bridgewater State University's Class of 1982. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Carol Malloy Cuttle Memorial Scholarship Fund. The income from the fund will be used to benefit BSU student clinicians or group leaders participating in the Children's Physical Development Clinic Program on campus. Registration is $15. Student rate is $10 with student ID. Registration begins at 8 am. Please contact the Davis Alumni Center at 508.531.1287 if you have questions.

9:15 AM

Walking Trails

Join staff from campus recreation for a 30 minute trek through the Great Hill Trails. Located behind the Adrian Tinsley Center, exploring parts of this well groomed, three mile, on-campus natural resource is a great way to start your day energized. Questions can be directed to Dan Rezendes at 508.531.2976 or drezendes@bridgew.edu.
Click here for a trail map.

9:30 am - 12:00 pm

Halloween For Hunger Miniature Golf Food Drive           
Boyden Quad

Enjoy a game of miniature golf as you learn more about hunger in the US and beyond from students who reside in the Scott Hall Service Based Residential Learning Community and students from FAM for Change.  Non-perishable food items, canned items and cash donations are accepted.

10:00 - 11:30 am    

President's Breakfast           
Flynn Dining Commons
Tillinghast Hall
Pre-registration required- seating is limited!

Your opportunity to dine in a casual, social environment enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet that offers an abundance of choices for the whole family.  Those who wish to hear President Mohler-Faria's welcoming remarks should plan to arrive prior to 10:30 am. The breakfast buffet will be open until 11:30 am. There is no charge for students with a BSU meal plan.

For other breakfast options please click here to view “on campus dining options”.  Sodexho is offering "family brunch specials" in the East Campus Dining Hall - guest passes accepted!

 

11:30 am

Homecoming Parade
Park Avenue

A true highlight of homecoming, come view student floats and performances as they pass through East Campus.  Which student organization would you choose to win the $1,000 prize, given by the Bridgewater Alumni Association?

Noon - 2:00 pm  guided tours

Campus Tours

Weygand Residence Hall Tour

Wellness Center Tour

Enjoy a tour of the newly constructed Weygand Hall.  Separate tours of the two facilities will go off from the Weygand Hall Courtyard every half hour between noon and 2pm.
Weygand Hall, is a co-ed residence that opened this Fall.  It houses 500 upper-class students. Room styles consist of singles and doubles in suite and pod configurations. The most common configuration is a four bed suite.  Weygand Hall is home to the Upper-Class Residential Learning Communities and the pilot Theme Housing program.  This residence hall is located on East Campus next to the Parking Garage and East Hall. Health and Counseling Services is located on the ground floor of Weygand Hall.

 ALSO,

 Science and Mathematics Center Tours
Enjoy a tour of the innovative Science and Mathematics Center.  This silver-level LEED-certified, $98.2 million project is a must see!  Tours will begin on Park Avenue.  Tour signage will direct you to the meeting location.

10:00 am, 11:00 am and 12:30 pm      

Bean Town Trolley
Join us for a beautiful fall campus tour by trolley!

Boarding Locations:
All trolley tours will board at Harrington Hall, Grove Street

Once aboard you can enjoy a tour of the beautiful BSU campus narrated by either students, staff or alumni. Tour Guides will highlight BSU's past, present and future.  Sit back, relax and capture the beautiful fall foliage for an insider's view of BSU on our San Francisco style trolley cars.  The two scheduled tours will board on a first come, first served basis.   Each tour will be approximately 45 minutes.  
 

11- 2:00 pm

Art Exhibit
Mechanical Life
Anderson Art Gallery

Mechanical Life is a whimsical look at the hybrid nature of man and robot shown through the eyes of Tom Haney, j.shea and Nemo Gould. 

For more information click here:   Anderson Art Gallery

1:00 pm     

Homecoming Football Game
Swenson Field

BSU Bears vs. Westfield State.  Come cheer on the BSU Bears football team as they challenge Westfield State University in this MASCAC matchup. 

General admission is $5, children under 12 and students with ID are free.

Upgrade toRed Zone Seating for only $8.

NOTE:   Parking at the Swenson Field will be limited.  You may want to consider parking in either the Hooper Street lot or the Moakley lot.    Both lots are a short walk to the athletic field.

1-3:00 pm   

Family BINGO
Sponsored by Residence Hall Association
Ballroom, Rondileau Campus Center

Bingo is taking the campus by storm. As one of the most popular campus activities amongst our BSU students, families and guests are invited to enjoy a fun, interactive game of BINGO with their BSU student. Be sure to stop by and take a chance at winning great prizes!

3:00 pm

Lynn Trefzger - Ventriloquist/Comedienne
Horace Mann Auditorium

Have you ever had a childhood hobby that got out of hand?   That explains Lynn Trefzger's start as a ventriloquist/comedienne.  For over 30 years, Lynn has given life to a trunk full of comical characters.  She has performed for audiences worldwide in corporations, colleges, theatres, and cruise ships.

Audiences are treated to Lynn's vocal illusion talents when they meet a drunken and lovable camel, a grumpy old man, a feisty little girl, and may even see some other audience members who are brought up for the action!

4:30 pm  

Welcome Mass and Reception  (All are Welcome)
Sponsored by The Catholic Center and the Newman Club
St. Basil's Chapel, Park Avenue

Students, their families and BSU alumni are invited to this welcome Mass.   A grilled picnic will follow.   Open to all!

Questions, please call the Catholic Center at 508.531.1412.