Homecoming 2023

President's Homecoming Dinner: "Spotlight on Scholarship"
Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield, MA
5:30pm Cocktail Reception - Interactive Showcase of Student Achievements
6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program

“Lights, Camera, Homecoming!”

Join President Linda Thompson and our Honorary Chairs, Dr. Terrell '92 and Charmaine Hill for an engaging evening, showcasing student achievement and the amazing partners who sponsor these efforts.

Entertainment by Student Musicians

Celebrating the following scholarships:

The Dan Doyle Memorial Scholarship

The Jerry Gravel Memorial Scholarship

The Dr. Terrell M. Hill “Leader for Change” Scholarship

The Class of 1969 Scholarship

Kick off your Homecoming Weekend as we shine a spotlight on scholarship at Westfield State University!

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11:00am Parenzo Ribbon Cutting
Entrance of Parenzo Hall
Welcome back to the new and improved Parenzo Hall! Join us as we rededicate the first academic building on Westfield State's current campus. The new space is home to Dever Stage (Auditorium), The Center for Student Success & Engagement, The Department of Education, The Department of Political Science, and the new Collab & Maker Space. Come for the ceremony, stay for the tours!

2:00pm Workshop with Alumna Rae Cofsky '17

3:00pm Department of English Presents:  Digital Storytelling
Watch on Zoom https://westfield-ma.zoom.us/j/96754767359 Meeting ID: 967 5476 7359

4:00pm Department of English Presents:  Alumni Poetry Reading
Join Zoom Meeting  https://westfield-ma.zoom.us/j/96754767359 Meeting ID: 967 5476 7359

6:00pm Athletic Hall of Fame
Scanlon Banquet Hall
The Westfield State University Athletic Hall of Fame honors individuals and teams that have had great impact on the Owls' athletic program, whose individual success reflects the core values of the athletics program and the institution. This year's dinner honors:

Tom Stewart '88, men's track and field and cross country 
Dave Jaehnig '09, men's basketball
Andrea (Wasuk) Cohen '09, women's basketball
Josh Mathieu '10, football
Kerry Arouca '10, women's cross country and track and field

7:00pm Field Hockey Game
Alumni Field

Athletics information here

11:00am - Men’s Soccer
Alumni Field 

12:00pm - 5:00pm - Tent Tailgating Village! (Registration Required*)
Woodward Center (Outside of the Softball Field)
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. 6th. 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!

• Class of 2022
• Class of 2023
• Class of 2024
• MTG (Musical Theater Guild) Alumni
• Dept. of Political Science
• Honors Program
• Banacos Center
• Dept. of Sports Medicine & Human Performance
• School of Education, Arts, Communication & Humanities
• School of Business, Mathematics, Computing & Sustainability
• Integrated Marketing & Communications
• Health Sciences

Tailgate registration

12:00pm - 5:00pm Game Side
Alumni Field

12:00pm - 4:00pm Bobblehead Sales
Alumni Field

12:00am - 4:00pm Tag Sale
Alumni Field 

2:00pm - Football
Alumni Field

-POSTPONED- 4:00pm - 6:00pm Music Department Concert
Dever Stage, Parenzo Hall

6:00pm - Women's Lacrosse, Alumni Game
Alumni Field
 

Brunch at Tim & Jeanne's Dining Commons

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. Rooms will not last!

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

Contact the alumni office at (413) 572-8652 or alumni@westfield.ma.edu 

Ticket registrations for Homecoming events are nonrefundable.