Events and Programs
Upcoming Regional Events

September 18-19, 2026
Campus | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Celebrate Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ with alumni, students, family, and friends. Wear your best tartan gear and cheer on the Fighting Scots on the field, the stage, and the classroom.

September 18-19, 2026
Campus | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH
Black Alumni Reunion at Homecoming & Family Weekend
All alumni are welcome to join for us for a special gathering of our black alumni community.

October 1 , 2026 | 6 p.m.
The Taft Museum of Art | Cincinnati, OH
Scholars on the Road | Cincinnati
Featured Speaker:
Sarah Sobeck, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of Faculty Development.

October 10-11, 2026
Various times | Multiple locations
Scots in Service
Participate in a local community service project with members of the Scots family. This long-standing tradition is back from hiatus!

October 16-17, 2026 | Times vary
Campus | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH
Celebrating 110 Years of Phi Sigma Alpha
Alumni coordinators: Sebastian Northrup ’16 and Seth Duerr ’00

October 27, 2026 | 6 p.m.
The Revel Room | Minneapolis, MN
Navigating Professional or Personal Changes in Your Life
Facilitator: Christina Boyd Smith '90

November 7, 2026 | 5 p.m.
Heinz Hall | Pittsburgh, PA
Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto
Pre-show behind the scenes tour and Talkback with Musicians of The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

December 5, 2026 | 5 p.m.
Playhouse Square - Mimi Ohio Theater | Cleveland, OH
A Christmas Carol
Meet the cast of this beloved holiday classic presented by the Great Lakes Theater

February 17, 2027 | 6 p.m.
Eastern Market | Detroit, MI
A Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Cooking Class
Presenter: Grace Gamble '17

February 25, 2027 | 6 p.m.
The Mayflower Hotel | Washington, D.C.
Alumni Reception & Dinner

May 20-23, 2027 | Times vary
Campus | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH
Reunion Weekend 2027
All alumni are welcome to celebrate the reunion classes of: 2022, 2017, 2012, 2007, 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1982, 1977, 1972, 1067, 1962, 1957, and 1952

March 29, 2027 | 6 p.m.
Various venues | Multiple cities
I.S. Monday Celebrations
Where will you be on the Best Monday of the Year?

April 13, 2027 | 6 p.m.
Bishop O'Dowd High School | Oakland, CA
Scholars on the Road | San Francisco
Presenter: Matt Mariola, Associate Professor, Environmental Studies
Reunion Weekend
More than 600 Scots and guests will return to campus for Reunion Weekend, reconnecting with classmates, celebrating milestone reunions, and experiencing the traditions that make Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ home.
May 20-23, 2027 | Campus and Surrounding Areas | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH
| Time | Event | Description | Location |
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Thursday, May 28 |
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| Noon - 7 p.m. | Welcome & Check In | Pick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| Noon - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion Hospitality Center | Bornhuetter Hall | Front Patio | |
| Noon - 8 p.m. | Golf Cart Service | ||
| 2 - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion Golf Scramble | All skill levels welcome for this 9-hole scramble. Carts are available upon request. | L.C. Boles Golf Course |
| 3 - 4:15 p.m. | Airport Shuttle to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | 3 p.m. Departure from CLE to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport |
| 4:30 - 6 p.m. | 50th Reunion Welcome Cocktail Party | Learning Garden & Pavilion (former site of The Shack) | |
| 4:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | All Faiths Chapel | Lowry Center 258 | |
| 5 - 7 p.m. | Thursday Dinner | Experience the new servery in the renovated Lowry Center | Lowry Center |
| Times vary | Thursday Night Social Time | Enjoy time with your classmates and new friends | Various locations |
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Friday, May 29 |
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| 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Welcome & Check In | Pick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Golf Cart Service | ||
| 7 - 9 a.m. | Friday Breakfast | Lowry Center | |
| 9 - 10:15 a.m. | Guided Tours of Campus | Led by current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. | Depart from Lowry Center |
| 10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Alumni College Session 1 | 1. Flavoring the Nation: Case Studies of Constructing National Cuisines | Dr. Ravi Palat 2. Radically Rooted with Susan Stair '76, a preview of the exhibition for Fall 2026. | Susan Stair '76 & Dr. Marianne Wardle, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Art Museum 3. Don't Panic (but maybe learn to prompt)! Learn how Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ is preparing teachers for the age of artificial intelligence. | Education Department Faculty featuring Matthew Broda, Sarah Dunlap, Allison Neptune '05, Gretchen Tefs, & Megan Wereley '94 |
Class #1 | Ruth W. Williams Hall 060 Class #2 | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Art Museum | Ebert Art Center Class #3 | Ruth W. Williams 140 |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Friday Lunch | Lowry Center | |
| 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. | Airport Shuttle to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | 11 a.m. Departure from CLE to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport |
| Noon - 1:15 p.m. | Class of 1976 | Memorial for Friends | Light lunch following at Williams Hall | Knowlton Commons | Memorial: Westminister Church House Light lunch: Knowlton Commons | Ruth W. Williams Hall |
| 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Alumni College Session 2 | 1. Impact Through Volunteerism | Ally Conlon and Ellie Harshbarger, Alumni & Family Engagement 2. Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ's AMRE Consulting Program: Experiential Learning through Community Engagement | Jill Munro, associate director of Community Engagement, and Summer 2026 AMRE student interns 3. Guided Tours of Campus | Current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. 4. The Learning Garden Tour | Presented by staff from the Office of Sustainability |
Class #1 | Ruth W. Williams 060 Class #2 | Longbrake Commons | Andrews Library Class #3 | Depart from Lowry Center Class #4 | Learning Garden & Pavillion (former sit of The Shack) | University St. next to Gault Admissions |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Alumni College Session 3 | 1. Class of 1976 Bourbon Tasting | Tom Benninger '76 2. Class of 1976 Wine Tasting | Mark High '76 and Dan Soltis '76 3. Young Alumni/Student Networking Event | Alumni & Family Engagement and Career & Experiential Learning 4. After Jail, Before Freedom | David Coogan '90, professor of English at Virginia Commonwealth University 35Guided Tours of Campus | Current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. |
Class #1 | TBA Class #2 | TBA Class #3 | Allen Commons | Lowry Center Class #4 | Ruth W. Williams Hall 060 Class #5 | Depart from Lowry Center |
| 4:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. Meeting | TBA | |
| 5 - 6 p.m. | Welcome Home Happy Hour | Scots Forever Classes and the Class of 1976 | Lowry Center | Burden Family Patio | |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | Welcome Home Happy Hour for 5th - 45th Reunion Classes | Heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks for all classes! | Lowry Center | Burden Family Patio |
| 6 - 7:45 p.m. | 50th Reunion BBQ Dinner | Douglass Quad Tent (near Ebert Arts Center) | |
| 6 - 8 p.m. | Scots Forever Dinner | Hosted by President Anne E. McCall and Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ's Board of Trustees, for Classes including and prior to 1974. | Kittredge Dining Hall |
| 8 p.m. | Let's Go to the Movies! | Title TBA | Lowry Center | Allen Commons |
| 8 p.m. | Class of 1986 Kick-Off! | Ruth W. Williams Hall 140 | |
| 8 p.m. | Debi Smith '76 In Concert | Featuring Grammy-nominated, American Folk Singer Debi Smith, performing readings and songs from the book Flight of the Robin (written with her mother, Vivian Douglas Smith '47) with additional music provided by Don Frederico '76 | Scheide Music Center | Gault Recital Hall |
| 10 p.m. | Golf Cart Service Ends | ||
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Saturday, May 30 |
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| 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Welcome & Check In | Get your nametags, tickets, room keys, schedules, and more! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Golf Cart Service | ||
| 7 - 9 a.m. | Saturday Breakfast for All Alumni | Lowry Center | |
| 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. | Celebration of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Conversation with the President | Lowry Center | Allen Commons (Second Floor) | |
| 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Celebration of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Outstanding Scots Ceremony | Celebrate alumni philanthropy and our alumni award honorees: Sebastian Northrup '16, Christine Farrell '94, Deborah Arfken '63, Keith Walker '70, and Nicola Healy Jordan '61 & David Jordan '59 (posthumously) | Scheide Music Center | Gault Recital Hall |
| 11:45 a.m. | Celebration of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Walk Through the Arch | Line up in front of the President's House for the annual walk of classes. | University Street |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Celebration of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Luncheon for All Alumni | Class of 1961 | Private Dining Room 144 Class of 1971 | Longbrake Faculty Lounge |
Lowry Center |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Alumni Award Honoree Luncheon (by invitation) | Hosted by President Anne McCall | President's House |
| Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 Lunch | Douglass Quad Tent | |
| 1:30 - 4 p.m. | 50th Reunion: Trails, Courts, & Cards | Join classmates for easy trail hikes at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Memorial Park, pickleball at Aspen Raquet Club, or card games and board games in Lowry Center | Locations vary |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | *Darty on the Green! (*a daytime party) | ALL alumni are welcome to stop by for ice cream, snacks, games, drinks, music, a photo booth, conversation, laughter, and more! | Burden Family Patio | Lowry Center |
| 2 p.m. | Class of 1966 Zoom with Faraway Classmates | Lowry Center 201 | |
| 2 p.m. | Class of 1961 Zoom with Faraway Classmates | Lowry Center 202 | |
| 2 p.m. | Guided Tours of Campus | Led by current students and Advancement staff. Golf carts available. | Depart from Lowry Center |
| 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. | Class of 1966 Gathering | Talk with President McCall and share stories from your time at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | Lowry Center 201 |
| 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Class of 1986 Memorial Gathering | Lowry Center | North side by memorial benches | |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Celebrating Your Generosity | Reception hosted by President Anne E. McCall for members of the Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Fund Leadership Circle, 1866 Legacy Society, and the Benefactor Society. By invitation only. | Allen Commons | Lowry Center |
| 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Friends of Bill W. | All Faiths Chapel | Lowry Center 258 | |
| 6:15 p.m. | 50th Reunion Class Photo | Kauke Hall | North Steps | |
| 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Saturday Class Dinners | Scots Forever and 1981 - 2021 | Beer and wine included. 5:30 p.m. | Scots Forever Classes plus Classes of 1981, 1986, 1991, and 1996. 6:30 p.m. | Classes of 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021. |
Lowry Center |
| 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 50th Celebration Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | Reception with President McCall 7 p.m. | Dinner |
Kittredge Dining Hall |
| 8 p.m. | Paint & Sip | The Alley | Lowry Center | |
| 8 - 11 p.m. | Dance the Night Away! | Burden Family Patio | Lowry Center | |
| 8 p.m. | Let's Go to the Movies! | Film Screening & Talk-Back with JC Chandor ’96, Oscar-nominated filmmaker | Lyric Theatre of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ | 116 E. South St. - Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH |
| 10 p.m. | Golf cart service ends | ||
| Sunday, May 31 | |||
| 7 - 11 a.m. | Golf Cart Service Begins | ||
| 7 a.m. | Reunion Weekend HQ Opens | Please return your residence hall key cards and your nametag holders to the Gault Alumni Center before you depart campus. | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 7 - 9:30 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast | Lowry Center | |
| 8 - 9:15 p.m. | Airport Shuttle | 8 a.m. Departure from Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ to CLE | TBA |
| 11 a.m. | Final Check Out of Residence Halls | Return residence hall keys and say farewell to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµâ€¦.for now! | Scheide Music Center Lobby (Reunion Weekend HQ) |
| 11 a.m. | Reunion Weekend HQ Closes and Golf Cart Service Ends | ||
FAQ soon
Homecoming & Family Weekend
Celebrate Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ with alumni, students, family, and friends. Wear your best tartan gear and cheer on the Fighting Scots on the field, the stage, and the classroom.
September 18-19, 2026 | Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, OH
Future Dates
Like planning ahead? Be sure to save these dates for future Homecoming & Family Weekends:
September 24-25, 2027
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 18 | ||
| 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Homecoming Weekend | General Registration We are excited to welcome you to Homecoming Weekend at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ. Please review the list of events below and let us know which ones you plan to attend! Check in for Homecoming at the Information Desk in Lowry Center. Pick up your nametags and be entered to win a basket of Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ merchandise! |
Lowry Center | Information Desk |
| 11 a.m. | Radically Rooted: The Art of Susan Stair '76 Artist Susan Stair '76 has spent much of her professional life exploring the lessons that trees teach us. She translates the nuance and beauty of each individual and species by capturing impressions of their bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds. She interprets into visual form the complex scientific discoveries by contemporary biologists of the ways that trees grow, connect to one another, and benefit humankind into visual form. |
Ebert Art Center |
| 12 - 12:45 p.m. | Scots Under 10 | Panel Discussion This year's cohort of Scots Under 10 will share their experiences since graduation with current students. |
Lowry Center | Allen Commons |
| 2:30 p.m. | Ginny Hunt Kilt Classic | Women's Volleyball vs. Bluffton University |
Scot Center | Timken Gymnasium |
| 3 p.m. | Abbey Arboretum at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ Dedication |
East side of Scovel Hall |
| 4 p.m. | Economics Department & Alumni Panel: Can Finance Be a Force for Good? | Lowry Center | Allen Commons |
| 4:30 p.m. | Ginny Hunt Kilt Classic | Women's Volleyball vs. The University of Olivet |
Scot Center | Timken Gymnasium |
| 4:30 p.m. | Celebration of the Arts | McGaw Chapel |
| 5:30 p.m. |
Scots Under 10 Honoree Reception |
Kittredge Hall |
| 6:30 p.m. | W Association | Athletics Night of Excellence This year's Hall of Fame inductees are: Brett Beech ’94 (baseball), Rhonda Belcher Gibson ’89 (track and field), Hilary Coady ’16 (track and field), Terry Gladis ’95 (baseball), Doug Hart ’86 (soccer, tennis), Clara Mitchell ’92 (field hockey), John Sullivan Wilson ’78 (swimming and diving), Frank Windsor ’88 (lacrosse), Laurie Priest '77 (distinguished award of excellence). This year's Paul V. Barrett honorees are: Mary Kate Agona ’06 (volleyball) and Jason Godwin ’00 (lacrosse) |
Scheide Music Center | Gault Recital Hall |
| 7 p.m. | Black Alumni Reunion | Friday Social Time Join fellow alumni for social time at downtown Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ's Mariola Italian Restaurant! Includes light appetizers and a cash bar. |
Mariola Italian Restaurant | 365 E. Liberty St., Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ |
| Saturday, September 19 | ||
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Check-In | Lowry Center | Information Desk |
| 9 a.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Kent State University-Tuscarawas | Scot Center | Timken Gymnasium |
| 9:30 a.m. |
Women's Field Hockey Alumni Breakfast Reconnect with former teammates and meet the new head coach, Leanne Bough. |
Scot Center | Lobby |
| 9:30 a.m. | Cider & Donuts with President Anne E. McCall and First Year Seminar Faculty | Lowry Center | Allen Commons |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Experiential Learning Showcase Talk with current students and learn about their amazing experiential learning and internship experiences! The morning will feature posters, videos, and lightning talks. |
Lowry Center | The Alley |
| 10 a.m. | Alumni Soccer Game | Cindy Barr Field |
| 10 a.m. | Black Alumni Reunion | Student Experience Conversation | Ruth Williams Hall 060 |
| 10 - 11:30 a.m. | Tours of Compton Hall Check-out the renovation progress at Compton Hall! Tours will be offered at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11 a.m. on a first-come, first-served basis. Each tour can accommodate 25 people so you may want to show up early to claim your spot! **Advanced registrations are not being accepted for these tours. ** |
Compton Hall | Entrance near Kittredge (Wayne Ave.) |
| 11 a.m. | Black Alumni Reunion | Conversation with President McCall | Ruth Williams Hall 060 |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Archie Ambassador Day Scottish terriers and their families enjoy treats and a fenced-in agility area. |
Campus |
| 12 - 2 p.m. | Black Alumni Reunion | Tailgate Lunch You won't want to miss this tailgate, catering by David Newberry-Yokley '00 of Big D's Soul-B-Q! Beer, wine, soft drinks, and water included. |
Learning Garden & Pavilion |
| 1 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Adrian College | Carl W. Dale Memorial Field |
| 1 p.m. | Radically Rooted: The Art of Susan Stair '76 Artist Susan Stair '76 has spent much of her professional life exploring the lessons that trees teach us. She translates the nuance and beauty of each individual and species by capturing impressions of their bark, leaves, flowers, and seeds. She interprets into visual form the complex scientific discoveries by contemporary biologists of the ways that trees grow, connect to one another, and benefit humankind into visual form. |
Ebert Art Center |
| 2 - 4:30 p.m. | Homecoming Beer Garden Cheer the Fighting Scots with complimentary snacks and soft drinks. Beer and wine available for purchase. |
Scot Center Tent |
| 1:35 p.m. | Archie Ambassadors Parade Cheer our Scottish Terrier guests as they march down Beall Ave with Archie and the Scot Marching Band. Group photo of the pups to follow. |
Beall Ave. (University Ave. to Papp Stadium) |
| 2 p.m. | Football vs. Denison University | John P. Papp Stadium | Andrew Turf Field |
| 4 p.m. | Women's Soccer vs. University of Mount Union | Carl W. Dale Memorial Field |
| 5 p.m. | Black Alumni Reunion | Networking with Students |
TBA |
| 7-9 p.m. | Black Alumni Reunion | Saturday Social Time Wrap the weekend with appetizers and drinks in Kittredge! |
Kittredge Dining Hall |
| 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. |
Black & Gold Party All alumni and students invited! |
The Underground |
I.S. Monday Happy Hours
It’s the BEST Monday of the Year!
I.S. Monday resonates throughout the Scot community. Not only are we celebrating our seniors, but we are connecting alumni and friends around the globe. Where will you be on the BEST Monday of the year? #ISMonday27
Monday, March 29, 2027
Contact alumni@wooster.edu for questions.












