Homecoming and Family WeekendSchedule
Homecoming & Family Weekend Information Tent
Saturday, October 5
(Rain Location: Inside Scandling Center)
3 – 6 p.m.
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2024 Schedule
We are thrilled to welcome you to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend! Two of our popular events have very limited space and were sold out very quickly. Don’t despair! There is so much happening on campus that you can attend! This includes, the President’s State of HWS talk on Saturday morning, a research Symposium, Climbing St. Mark’s Tower, Art shows, theatre, music productions, meals, games, athletic competitions, goat petting and more!
Friday, OCT. 4
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HWS College Store Open
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Davis Gallery at Houghton House
Davis Art Gallery at Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane
LUCAS BARRAZA: SLOW DOWN: Lucas Barraza strives to make elements of his heritage more welcoming to others by building compositions focused on uplifting characteristics such as humor, family, and romance. Slow Down offers a breath of relaxation and relief around loved ones. Identifying as a Chicano, American of Mexican descent, Barraza utilizes notable motifs and iconography in a classic American pastime of going to a drive-in theater. His series imagines the unique “Down Drive-In Theater” within a fictional town inspired by his neighborhood in Texas.
10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Provenzano Student Art Gallery
Scandling Campus Center
Student Art Show
11 a.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Golf Tournament
Geneva Country Club
2 p.m. | Hobart Baseball Golf Outing
Geneva Country Club
3 - 4 p.m | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion I
SOLD OUT
2:45 p.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion II
SOLD OUT
4:15 p.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.
4 - 4:45 p.m. | The Department of Dance and Movement Studies Informal Showing
Deming Dance Theatre, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts
Students involved in department courses such as Introduction to Jamaican Dance, Dance Composition, Contemporary Ballet, and Modern Dance Somatic Foundations will share what they have been studying.
5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Dockside Service
Bozzuto Boathouse, 645 South Main St.
5 - 9 p.m. | Dinner and DJ BINGO
Saga
Join us for a fun-filled evening with dinner, music, and exciting prizes! You could win HWS swag, unique gifts, SNACK MONEY, and more. Don't miss DJ Bingo starting at 6 p.m.! It is encouraged to purchase meal tickets in advance.
6 p.m. | HWS Theatre, Fall Production of Antigone
Sunken Gardens, Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane (Rain Location: McDonald Theatre)
Tickets are free (donations accepted) and should be reserved in advance online. Online ticket reservations close two hours before each performance. Remaining tickets will be available at the Box Office, one hour before each performance.
6 p.m./7 p.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Alumni Game
Boswell Field
Warm-up begins at 6 p.m. followed by the game at 7 p.m.
6:30 - 8 p.m. | Kosher Shabbat Dinner
Abbe Center for Jewish Life, 764 S. Main St.
Please RSVP for dinner by September 30 to shabbat@hws.edu. Alums and families are welcome!
8 - 10 p.m. | Look Skyward!
Richard S. Perkin Observatory, 1 Kings Lane
Stop by the Richard S. Perkin Observatory, a teaching and outreach facility located adjacent to the Katherine D. Elliott Student Arts Center, to observe objects trillions of miles away from Earth. While the observatory can only accommodate a small number of observers at a time, outdoor firepits and s'mores are available to enjoy while you wait! Maximum of 75 ppl. Not handicapped accessible. Weather permitting. Registration Required.
8 - 10 p.m. | Hobart Baseball Meet and Greet for Parents and Alumni
Eddie O’Brien’s
SATURDAY, OCT. 5
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | HWS College Store Open
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Admissions Fall Open House
L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | State of HWS with President Mark D. Gearan
Vandervort Room, 2nd Floor of Scandling Campus Center
10 a.m. | Hobart Soccer Alumni Game
St. Clair Field (Rain Location: Thomas B. Poole '61 and Family Sports Dome)
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Summer Scholars Research Symposium
L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts
Summer research students from disciplines across the curriculum will share the results of their research projects through poster displays and conversation. *Will start immediately following the State of HWS.
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Squash Alumni Open House
Squash Courts
Join us for an alumni squash gathering! Bring your squash gear if you'd like to play, or simply come and socialize with the current team. Light refreshments will be provided.
11 a.m. | Hobart Baseball Parent and Alumni Tailgate
McDonough Park Parking Lot, 20 Hampton Place, Geneva, N.Y.
11 a.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Alumni Tailgate for Football Game
Dana’s Time Out
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion III
SOLD OUT
10:45 a.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Adams Intercultural Center Open House
288 Pulteney St., Geneva, N.Y.
Stop by the Adams Intercultural Center named in honor of Rev. Dr. Alger L. Adams '32, D.D.'83. For years, the “IC” has provided a welcoming environment that supports personal growth, academic success, leadership skills and programming designed to broaden cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for diversity, inclusion, social justice and community bonds.
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | GAMEDAY Lunch and Fun Fest
The Barn
Get in the HWS spirit with fun for all ages! Enjoy a petting zoo, Netsins ice cream truck, photo booth, bonfire pits, lawn games, and live music by Kenny Ende. Don’t miss out on a day full of excitement and great memories! It is encouraged to purchase meal tickets in advance.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Climb St. Mark’s Tower
Adjacent to St. John’s Chapel
Whether you’ve ascended the tower before or not, we’re sure you’ll want to make time to take in the spectacular views of the campus and the lake. Don’t forget to bring along your camera. Beware—the view could take your breath away, and so could the ascent! We’ll take your picture to prove that you made it to the top. Appropriate footwear is recommended.
11:30 a.m. | Hobart Soccer Alumni Pregame Gathering
Front steps of Bristol Gymnasium
Join us as we come together to celebrate Hobart Soccer and the life and legacy of one of its biggest fans Michael E. Rawlins '80, P'16. Enjoy camaraderie with fellow alumni, friends, and family as we honor Michael’s enduring impact on the HWS community. The event will feature food, drinks, and shared memories, all in the spirit of Hobart Soccer.
12 - 4 p.m. | Davis Gallery at Houghton House
Davis Art Gallery at Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane
LUCAS BARRAZA: SLOW DOWN: Lucas Barraza strives to make elements of his heritage more welcoming to others by building compositions focused on uplifting characteristics such as humor, family, and romance. Slow Down offers a breath of relaxation and relief around loved ones. Identifying as a Chicano, American of Mexican descent, Barraza utilizes notable motifs and iconography in a classic American pastime of going to a drive-in theater. His series imagines the unique “Down Drive-In Theater” within a fictional town inspired by his neighborhood in Texas.
12 - 4 p.m. | Provenzano Student Art Gallery
Scandling Campus Center
Student Art Show
12 p.m. | “World’s Toughest Row” Boat Display
North end of Boswell Field at David J Urick Stadium
12 p.m. - Halftime | Boswell Brews and Refreshment Tent
Tent, South end of Boswell Field at David J. Urick Stadium
Grab yourself a refreshment at the cash bar and catch all the action from the south end of the field!
1 p.m. | Hobart Football vs. Ithaca
Boswell Field at David J. Urick Stadium
Livestream game here. Annual alumni postgame gathering at Linden Social!
1 - 2 p.m. | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion IV
12:45 p.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.
2 p.m. | Hobart Soccer vs. Clarkson
John H. Cozzens Jr. ’41 Memorial Field
Livestream game here.
2 p.m. | Hobart Baseball vs Cayuga CC
McDonough Park, 20 Hampton Place, Geneva, N.Y.
2 p.m. | HWS Theatre, Fall Production of Antigone
Sunken Gardens, Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane (Rain Location: McDonald Theatre)
Tickets are free (donations accepted) and should be reserved in advance online. Online ticket reservations close two hours before each performance. Remaining tickets will be available at the Box Office, one hour before each performance.
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion V
2:15 p.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.
2 - 4 p.m. | Tennis Clinic with Head Tennis Coach Tim Riskie
HWS Tennis Center
Families, students, and alumni join us for a Tennis Clinic during Homecoming and Family Weekend led by Head Coach Tim Riskie. This clinic offers a chance to refine your technique or enjoy a fun day on the courts with your loved ones. Don't miss out! Open to all ages and skill levels. Rackets are provided if needed.
4 p.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Senior Farewell and First Year Welcome Banquet
Vandervort Room, 2nd Floor of Scandling Campus Center
Cocktail hour followed by dinner at 5 p.m.
6 p.m. | HWS Theatre, Fall Production of Antigone
Sunken Gardens, Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane (Rain Location: McDonald Theatre)
Tickets are free (donations accepted) and should be reserved in advance online. Online ticket reservations close two hours before each performance. Remaining tickets will be available at the Box Office, one hour before each performance.
7:30 p.m. | 10/5/24: Be Here Now Ensemble, Keyboards/Guitars/Drums/Electronics/Dance
Froelich Hall, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets are free (donations accepted) and should be reserved online. Online ticket reservations close two hours before each performance. Remaining tickets will be available at the Box Office, one hour before each performance.
SUNDAY, OCT. 6
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | HWS College Store Open
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bagels and Lox Open House
Abbe Center for Jewish Life, 764 S. Main St.
Join HWS Hillel for our traditional bagel brunch before you depart campus. RSVPs to hillel@hws.edu appreciated but not required.
12 - 4 p.m. | Provenzano Student Art Gallery
Provenzano Student Art Gallery
Student Art Show
4:30 p.m. | Roman Catholic Mass
St. John's Chapel, S. Main St.
7 p.m. | Protestant Episcopal Eucharist
St. John's Chapel, S. Main St.