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Time: 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM | Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Special Alumni Panel Chapel
What: Featuring our 2024 award recipients.
Where: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 7:30 PM | Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Spirited Away: Music from Studio Ghibli*
What: Join the Roberts Symphony Orchestra as they perform "Spirited Away: Music from Studio Ghibli" for the 2024 Homecoming Concert. This spectacular event will celebrate the timeless magic of Studio Ghibli through soul-stirring orchestral renditions of the studio's most beloved soundtracks. Perfect for fans of all ages, this musical journey promises to transport listeners into the whimsical worlds crafted by Hayao Miyazaki. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the music that has captivated hearts around the globe, live in concert!
Tickets: $25 for adults, children 8 & under and Roberts Students are Free. Limited virtual tickets available for $25 per household.
Where: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center & Online
Audience: Open to all.
Event Link/Event Registration: https://www.roberts.edu/clc/events/homecoming-concert-2024/
Time: 9:30 PM | Location: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center
Kung Fu Panda 4 with Popcorn Bar
What: After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to...give it a rest already. More specifically, he's tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. That poses a couple of obvious problems. First, Po knows as much about spiritual leadership as he does about the paleo diet, and second, he needs to quickly find and train a new Dragon Warrior before he can assume his new lofty position. Enjoy free popcorn and drinks.
Where: Rinker Conference Hall, Golisano Community Engagement Center
Sponsored by: Freshman Class Council 2027
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Location: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn
Homecoming Festival
What: Alumni, parents, students and friends are invited to join us at Homecoming to enjoy the live-music stage, car show, shopping, and inflatable games at the Homecoming Festival. Featuring fun festival food served in Garlock Commons from 10:30am to 2:00pm!
Where: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn
Audience: Open to all.
HIGHLIGHTS
Car Show
Train Rides
Giant Lawn Games
Inflatable Obstacle Course
FOOD
Featuring fun festival food in Garlock including: BBQ, Tex-Mex, Grill & Sweets!
Garlock Dining Commons
Open 10:30am - 2:00pm
Check out the full menu with prices at www.roberts.edu/homecoming/food
Bring your food outside and sit at one of our picnic tables or under our general seating tent!
LIVE MUSIC STAGE
Highlighting our very own alumni musicians!
SHOPPING
Alumni Vendors & Student Group Fundraisers
Arts, Crafts, Food, Jewelry, & More!
Event Link/Event Registration: https://connect.roberts.edu/e/homecoming-festival-2024/
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Location: Clocktower
Admissions Campus Tours*
What: Campus tours at 11:00am & 2:00pm (tour duration is one hour)
Where: Meet at the clocktower to join a tour of campus.
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Location: Student Lounge, Crothers Science and Nursing Center
Celebrating 70 Years of Nursing
What: Come celebrate a momentous occasion with us as we commemorate the 70th Anniversary of our esteemed School of Nursing program. Enjoy delicious cupcakes while mingling with alumni, faculty, and staff. Take this opportunity to meet our new Dean of Nursing, tour the facilities, and join in the festivities as we honor seven decades of excellence in nursing education.
Where: Student Lounge, Crothers Science & Nursing Center
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 11:00 AM | Location: Center of Campus, Quad Lawns, Garlock Lawn
Festival Kick-off Welcome
What: President Hayles welcomes you to join him at the Live Music Stage by Golisano Library to kick off our day with special festival announcements. The kick-off will also include live music and a kids candy toss sponsored by our student athletes!
Where: Live Music Stage; Patio in front of B. Thomas Golisano Library
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Location: Lot C
Homecoming MVP Car Show
What: Come stop by and check out the Homecoming MVP Car Show! All attendees of the Homecoming Festival will have the chance to walk through the show and vote for their favorite vehicles. Stop by the Judging Station for voting instructions. Votes must be submitted by 1:00pm.
Where: Parking Lot C
Sponsored by: MVP Health Care
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Location: Apple Orchard
Annual Apple Picking
What: The Harvest is ready!* Come pick an apple from the Class of 2010 Apple Orchard. (*Subject to ripening/weather.)
Where: Located across from Orchard Street on Westside Drive
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 4:00 PM | Location: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Wind Ensemble Pops Concert
What: Roberts Wind Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Paul Shewan.
Where: Andrews B. Hale Auditorium, Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center
Audience: Open to all.
Time: 5:00 PM | Location: Parmerter Chapel, Pearce Church
Pearce Church Worship Service
What: Dr. Marlena Graves ‘07 NES will bring the evening message. Marlena Graves is a 2007 graduate of Northeastern Seminary. She is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at NES.
Where: Parmerter Chapel, Pearce Church
Audience: Open to all.