Homecoming 2026 | Springfield College

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We can’t wait to welcome you back to Alden Street for Homecoming 2026!

Alumni, families, students, and friends of all ages are welcome to attend!

Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni and Family Relations alumni@springfield.edu or (413) 748-3161.

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Homecoming 2026 Schedule

Thursday, October 15

TimeEventLocationDescription
6:30 AM to 10:00 PMWellness & Recreation Complex Open HoursWellness & Recreation Complex 
7:00 to 10:00 AMCheney Hall Open for BreakfastCheney HallView dining menu at The Table at Cheney.
7:30 AM to 9:00 PMDunkin’ OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
9:00 AM to 4:00 PMSpringfield College Bookstore OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
11:00 AM to 11:00 PMAlden St. Grill, La Sabrosa, Subway OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
11:30 AM to 1:30 PMOpen SwimLinkletter Natatorium 
11:00 AM to 2:30 PMCheney Hall Open for LunchCheney HallView dining menu at The Table at Cheney.
4:00 to 8:30 PMCheney Hall Open for DinnerCheney HallView dining menu at The Table at Cheney.
6:30 to 8:30 PMOpen SwimLinkletter Natatorium 
7:30 PMArts & Humanities Speaker Series LectureField HouseThe 13th annual Arts & Humanities Speaker Series Lecture featuring two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer and Springfield, Mass., native Ruth E. Carter. Learn more information about the lecture. 

Pre-registration is appreciated. Walk-ins welcome.


 Friday, October 16

TimeEventLocationDescription
6:30 AM to 8:00 PMWellness & Recreation Complex Open HoursWellness and Recreation Complex 
7:00 to 10:00 AMCheney Hall Open for BreakfastCheney HallView menu options at The Table at Cheney.
7:30 AM to 9:00 PMDunkin’ OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
9:00 AM to 4:00 PMSpringfield College Bookstore OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
9:30 to 10:00 AMRegistration  
10:00 AM to 1:30 PMCelebrating 50 Years of Athletic Training Excellence: Alumni College LecturesFuller Arts Center, Appleton Auditorium
Cheney Hall
Return for a special day of learning, reconnecting, and celebrating. The day will feature lectures by Tom Buckley ’95 and Brian Pietrosimone ’05, focusing on the lasting impacts of concussions and knee injuries; four continuing education units (CEUs); three hands-on breakout sessions led by Springfield College Athletic Training faculty; lunch with classmates, colleagues, and faculty, and an afternoon reception. 

Special guests include Charlie Redmond ’68, G’71; Mary Barnum, G’90; Barclay Dugger, G’96; Wayne Rodrigues, G’85; Jeanne O’Brien ’86, G’92; and Sue Guyer, DPE’03, all of whom helped shape the proud legacy of the Springfield College Athletic Training program. 

Registration is required for this event and includes a full day of programs, lunch, and reception.
11:00 AM to 2:30 PMCheney Hall Open for LunchCheney HallView menu options at The Table at Cheney.
11:00 AM to 10:00 PMAlden St. Grill and La Sabrosa OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
11:00 AM to 11:00 PMSubway OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
11:30 AM to 1:30 PMOpen SwimLinkletter Natatorium 
1:45 to 4:00 PMCelebrating 50 Years of Athletic Training Excellence: Alumni College WorkshopsVarious locations: Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center Lab, Athletic Training Lab, Rehab RoomVarious workshops offered by Sue Guyer, DPE’03, dean of the School of Physical Education, Performance, and Sport Leadership, and faculty members Kate Dadio and Brett Winston, G’14, PhD’19. 

Registration is required for this event and includes a full day of programs, lunch, and reception.
2:00 to 5:00 PMPhysician Assistant Studies 30th Anniversary Celebration: Welcome, Grand Rounds, and LectureBrown Cooper Health Sciences CenterWe invite you to return for a special afternoon of learning, reconnecting, and celebrating the PA program's 30th anniversary. Join our current students and faculty for Grand Rounds presentations and a continuing medical education (CME) session on "30 Years of Change: Five Practice-Transforming Shifts in Emergency Medicine, Surgery, and Primary Care," followed by a reception with alumni, faculty, and students. 

During the reception, tours of the Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center will be available at 5:30 and 6:00 PM. Registration is required and includes CME credit and two complimentary drink tickets. 

Alumni and friends are welcome to attend the reception without registration payment.
4:00 to 8:30 PMCheney Hall Open for DinnerCheney HallView menu options at The Table at Cheney.
4:30 to 6:30 PMCelebrating 50 Years of Athletic Training Excellence: Alumni ReceptionStitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia, Springfield College MuseumJoin fellow alumni, faculty and students in celebration of the Athletic Training program’s 50th anniversary. 

Pre-registration is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome.
5:00 to 7:00 PMPhysician Assistant Studies 30th Anniversary Celebration: Tours of the Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center and ReceptionBrown Cooper Health Sciences CenterJoin fellow alumni, faculty, and students for a celebration of the Physician Assistant Studies program’s 30th anniversary and tours of the Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center. Tours available at 5:30 and 6:00 PM. 

Pre-registration is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome.
5:00 to 8:00 PMClass of 1964 Mid-Reunion Welcome ReceptionFairfield Inn & Suites, Enfield, Conn.Members of the Class of 1964, family, and friends gather for a casual social to kickoff their special weekend.
7:00 to 8:00 PMPresident’s ReceptionBrown Cooper Health Sciences Center, 3rd Floor TerraceSpecial recognition of the College’s leading donors with President Mary-Beth A. Cooper, PhD, DM, and members of the Board of Trustees. Pre-reception tour of the Center is available at 6:00 PM. 

This event is by invitation only. Pre-registration appreciated.
7:00 to 10:00 PMHomecoming KickoffEast Campus, PuebloAs event hosts, members of the Class of 1974 will share tips for staying connected as a class, the importance of giving back to Springfield College, and how to ensure great attendance at your next reunion. Musical entertainment, a cash bar, and snacks will be provided. 

This event is open to all alumni, especially in classes ending in 2’s, 7’s, 3’s and 8’s in preparation for your upcoming Reunions. All Alumni are welcome to attend. 

Pre-Registration is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Ride share is encouraged as parking is very limited. One complimentary drink ticket per individual participating in ride share.


 Saturday, October 17

TimeEventLocationDescription
8:00 AM to 6:00 PMDunkin’ OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
8:30 AM to 5:30 PMAlumni Homecoming Check-in and WelcomeFlynn Campus Union FoyerPick up Homecoming details and complimentary Springfield College swag.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PMSpringfield College Bookstore OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
9:30 to 10:15 AMBook Launch by Author and Springfield College Professor Marty Dobrow: Original City, Original Sin: King, the Klan and the Fight for Civil Rights in St. Augustine, FloridaStitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia, Harold C. Smith Presentation RoomProfessor Marty Dobrow launches the tour of his newly published book Original City, Original Sin: King, the Klan and the Fight for Civil Rights in St. Augustine, Florida. Dobrow’s interest in this civil rights story began many years ago when he explored the fascinating circumstances regarding Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1964 commencement address at Springfield College, an event that took place just after he had left a St. Augustine jail. Dobrow shares this drama in a particularly compelling chapter of the book. Book signing and reception to follow. 

Pre-registration is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome.
10:00 AM to 2:30 PMCheney Hall Open for BrunchCheney HallView menu options at The Table at Cheney.
10:00 AM to 6:00 PMWellness & Recreation Complex Open HoursWellness & Recreation Complex 
10:15 to 11:00 AMBook Signing and Reception with Professor Marty DobrowStitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia, Springfield College MuseumReception and book signing by Professor Marty Dobrow of his newly published book Original City, Original Sin: King, the Klan and the Fight for Civil Rights in St. Augustine, Florida.
10:30 to 11:30 AMReunion Planning for Classes Ending in 2’s, 7’s, 3’s, and 8’sBugbee Pavilion, Amos Alonzo Stagg FieldGet excited to celebrate your Reunion June 10-13, 2027! This meeting is for all members of classes ending in 2’s, 7’s, 3’s, and 8’s who are interested in finding out more about creating a memorable event and volunteering on behalf of their class. 

Pre-registration is appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome.
11:00 AM to 11:00 PMSubway OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
11:00 AM to 4:00 PMHomecoming Tailgate TentTent behind Amos Alonzo Stagg Field goal postPay-as-you-go food and beverages will be available under the tent. Great end zone seats for the game! 

Complimentary gelato and Italian ice, provided by the Office of Institutional Advancement, Alumni & Family Relations. 

Special Athletic Training alumni section in celebration of 50 years! 

All alcoholic beverages must be confined to this area. Glass containers, kegs, and other common-source containers are not permitted.
11:00 AMTour of the Brown Cooper Health Sciences CenterBrown Cooper Health Sciences CenterTour the Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center with a member of the Admissions staff.
11:00 to 11:30 AMPresident’s ReceptionFlynn Campus Union RotundaJoin President Mary-Beth A. Cooper, PhD, DM, and members of the Board of Trustees for a special reception for President’s Council, the David Allen Reed Society, and The 1885 Society members. 

This event is by invitation only. Pre-registration is appreciated.
11:30 AM to 1:30 PMLeadership Donor BrunchTownhouses Conference RoomLeadership donor recognition brunch overlooking Amos Alonzo Stagg Field for members of our President’s Council, David Allen Reed Society, The 1885 Society, and special invitees. 

This event is by invitation only. Pre-registration appreciated.
NoonWomen’s Volleyball vs. MITPhysical Education Complex, Blake Arena 
NoonFootball vs. WPIAmos Alonzo Stagg FieldPurchase your football tickets here.
HalftimeAnnual Alumni vs. Students Rope Pull; On-Field Recognition for Athletic Training Alumni “Celebrating 50 Years”Amos Alonzo Stagg FieldBe part of the rope pull tradition and help the alumni team win back the trophy! 

Honoring five decades of Athletic Training excellence! All Springfield College Athletic Training alumni are invited to the center of the field.
2:00 to 4:00 PMOpen SwimLinkletter Natatorium 
3:00 to 10:00 PMAlden St. Grill, La Sabrosa OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level 
3:30 PMTour of the Brown Cooper Health Sciences CenterBrown Cooper Health Sciences CenterTour the Brown Cooper Health Sciences Center with a member of the Admissions staff.
3:30 to 8:00 PMCheney Hall Open for DinnerCheney HallView menu options at The Table at Cheney.
4:00 PMField Hockey vs. Mount HolyokeAmos Alonzo Stagg Field 
5:30 to 7:30 PMAlumni Awards Ceremony and ReceptionStitzer Welcome Center at Judd Gymnasia, Harold C. Smith Presentation Room/Springfield College MuseumCelebrate our 2026 Alumni Award recipients and recognize their achievements. Reception to follow at the Springfield College Museum. Sponsored by Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing. 

Pre-registration appreciated. Walk-ins are welcome.
6:00 PMMen’s Club Rugby vs. Roger WilliamsTBD 
7:00 PMMen’s Soccer vs. WPIBrock-Affleck FieldJoin Springfield College alumni, families, and friends in honoring retired men’s soccer coach Peter M. Haley ’77, G’78. A former team captain and student-athlete under legendary coach Irv Schmid, Haley went on to lead the men’s soccer program for 27 seasons, earning more than 200 victories along the way.
7:30 PMClass of ’64 Mid-Reunion DinnerHarold C. Smith Learning Commons, Karpovich RoomMembers of the Class of 1964, family, and friends gather for dinner. 

Registration required.


 Sunday, October 18, 2026

TimeEventLocation
8:00 AM to 6:00 PMDunkin’ OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level
10:00 AM to 2:30 PMCheney Hall Open for BrunchCheney Hall
10:00 AM to 8:00 PMWellness & Recreation Complex Open HoursWellness & Recreation Complex
11:00 AM to 11:00 PMSubway OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level
2:00 to 4:00 PMOpen SwimLinkletter Natatorium
3:00 to 10:00 PMAlden St. Grill, La Sabrosa OpenFlynn Campus Union, Lower Level
3:30 to 8:00 PMCheney Hall Open for DinnerCheney Hall

 

2026 Alumni Awards Honorees

Important Information 

Springfield College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free campus.  Thank you for respecting this policy for Health and Wellness.

Social Policy

The Alumni Association Guidelines for Alcohol Consumption abide by the rules of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act of 1989 (P.I. 101-226), the All-College Social Events and Alcohol Policy, and Springfield College policies. The College Department of Public Safety will enforce these rules. Springfield College has a fine tradition of promoting healthy values associated with its Humanics philosophy, and we are confident that the Alumni Association supports these values. All alcohol consumed by alumni and their guests on College grounds must be consumed in one of the two tailgating areas during the daytime activities or purchased through the licensed provider at the event in question. In both cases, all alcoholic beverages must be confined to these areas. No alcohol or tailgating will be permitted elsewhere on campus.

Safety/Building Access Control Policy

Effective July 1, 2026, Springfield College implemented a new Building Access Control Policy through the Springfield College Identification Card (SCID) system. This policy is designed to enhance safety, improve accountability, and align our practices with national higher education and public safety standards, as well as federal requirements under the Clery Act. It supports our shared responsibility to protect one another and preserve the daily academic, residential, and professional experiences that define our community.

Parking

Parking will be available in lots #4, #5, #5A, #9, #9A and #15. EV charging stations are available in Lots #5A and #9A. Look for signs and Springfield College Public Safety staff to direct you to a variety of parking options. No on-street parking will be available. Please allow extra time to walk to your events. 

Restrooms

Flynn Campus Union

Cheney Hall

Judd Gymnasia

Physical Education Complex

Amos Alonzo Stagg Field (located behind home bleachers) 

See campus map for locations

Pets

Please be advised that with the exception of guide and assist dogs, no pets shall be brought onto or permitted on any athletic field or playing surface. Due to liability issues, pet care is the responsibility of the owner.

Recreational Vehicles

Please note, due to parking constrictions during the academic year, your vehicle will be parked on the outskirts of campus in a utility lot. Power hookups are not available.

Special Needs

Anyone with special needs should contact the Division of Institutional Advancement in writing (alumni@springfield.edu) at least two weeks in advance of your arrival to discuss your needs.

Wireless Internet

Navigate to wireless settings on the device you wish to connect. Search for networks. Select SC-Events from the list. You will be redirected to the landing page that contains the Springfield College logo and two options to verify yourself.  If you select Amazon, enter your username and password for Amazon. If you select email, enter your email address to receive an email containing a passcode.  When you receive the passcode, enter it in the verification box.

Games of Chance

Games of Chance are generally defined as any type of game where a person pays something of value (generally cash) for an opportunity to win a prize. Games of Chance include raffles (including 50/50 raffles), lotteries, and casino and bingo nights. Games of Chance are heavily regulated by state law and in many instances prohibited. In 2015, Springfield College adopted a Charitable Gaming Policy that governs the operation of such games, including required approvals. If you are interested in having a game of chance, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations staff at least six months in advance of any proposed activity to discuss the process for review and approval.

Solicitation on Campus

The primary goal of Springfield College is fostering education and study. To achieve this, the College places restrictions on activities which might disrupt the operations of the College. For this reason, groups not associated or affiliated with the College are not permitted on College-owned property for the purpose of solicitation without the advance permission of the vice president of Student Affairs. Such solicitation may include the distribution of flyers, announcements, and posters as well as door-to-door sales or requests for financial support. Door-to-door sales, office-to-office, and person-to-person solicitation are NOT permitted in any College-owned building or on any College-owned property by anyone including recognized or affiliated Springfield College groups or individuals.

Public Safety

For emergencies: (413) 748-5555

Non-emergency line: (413) 748-3516

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