Schedule of Events

Colby-Sawyer Athletics Golf Outing — Montcalm Golf Club, Enfield, N.H.
SOLD OUT

12-5 p.m.

Hospitality Center - Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Make this your first stop on campus. Everyone who checks in will be entered in a raffle to win a Colby-Sawyer cornhole set! 

Scholar/Donor Luncheon — Wheeler Hall, Ware Student Center
Generous scholarship donors and their grateful student recipients celebrate the power of philanthropy at this annual luncheon. By invitation only.

1:30 p.m.

Campus Tour — Meet in Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Take a student-led tour of campus to revisit familiar sites and discover what’s new. Presented by the Office of Admissions. 

2:30 p.m.

Exploring AI at CSC — Clements Hall, Ivey Science Center
A panel of administrators, faculty and students will discuss how Colby-Sawyer is grappling with and learning about integrating AI into our campus culture, educational offerings and operations. They’ll also talk about the importance of preparing students to work meaningfully in a world with AI and about developing practices for the college that leverage technology to center human connections.

Alumni Awards Celebration — Niblack Black Box Theater, Davidow Center for Art + Design
Join the campus community for a presentation of our annual awards, as we celebrate alumni for their service, contributions and accomplishments.

• Distinguished Alumni Award — Susan Glasheen Reeves ’88  

• Alumni Service Award — Beth Constantinides Meurlin ’70  

• Young Alumni Achievement Award — Nishchal Banskota ’15 and Amigo Khadka ’15  

Homecoming & Family Weekend Welcome Reception — Davidow Center for Art + Design
All alumni, families and guests are invited to the official kick-off celebration of Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and hors d’oeuvres.

COME TOGETHER: A Colby-Sawyer College Alumnae Art Exhibition — Davidow Center for Art + Design
Join us during the Homecoming & Family Weekend Welcome Reception for the official opening of a special exhibition celebrating the art of six female artists who majored in studio art at Colby-Sawyer between 2002 and 2022: Ayumi Endo ’02, Kristen Pobatshnig ’06, Stacy Hannings ’14, Katherine Gardener ’15, Lauren Morrocco ’17 and Zoe Parys ’22. 

Class of 1975 Welcome Dinner — The Flying Goose Brewpub and Grille
Driving directions available in the Hospitality Center. Preregistration is requested.

StarWound: A Collaboration of Music and Poetry — Sawyer Center Theater 
Sophisti-pop trio StarWound collaborates with Professor Ewa Chrusciel and students for this unique performance. Chrusciel’s poem will be incorporated into the concert. Students also will read their poems on stage, while the Greece-based band plays music influenced by the poems. 

Homecoming Mountain Day — Mt. Kearsarge
The bells are ringing! Gather your friends and relive your Mountain Day memories with a hike up Mt. Kearsarge. Mention Colby-Sawyer Homecoming & Family Weekend to the gate attendant at Winslow State Park to receive free entry.

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Hospitality Center - Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Make this your first stop on campus. Everyone who checks in will be entered in a raffle to win a Colby-Sawyer cornhole set! 

Meet the President: A Conversation with Dean McCurdy 
— Room 201, Ivey Science Center
Meet Colby-Sawyer’s 10th president, Dean McCurdy, and hear about exciting updates and his vision for the college’s future. After the presentation, stick around for casual conversation and community connections over coffee and breakfast pastries.   

10 a.m. 

Campus Tour — Meet in Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Take a student-led tour of campus to revisit familiar sites and discover what’s new. Presented by the Office of Admissions. 

Alumni Soccer Game — Kelsey Field, Kelsey Athletic Campus 
Alumni of the men’s and women’s varsity soccer programs are invited to join us for a fun and casual game. 

The Great Charger Roundup
Pick up directions at the Homecoming Hospitality Center. Find Chargers around campus and turn them in for prizes.

Janet Udall Schaefer ’52 Center for Health Sciences Open House
Explore Colby-Sawyer’s state-of-the-art facility for academic and clinical training. Home of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the building features a simulation center, anatomy and physiology laboratories, conference rooms and workspaces, and Victor’s Corner Café for the entire campus community to enjoy. 

Ceramic Workshop — Deborah L. Coffin ’76 Family Ceramics Studio in Memory of David Coffin Jr. ’75, Davidow Center for Art + Design  
Led by Professors Jon Keenan and Terita Heath-Wlaz, this hands-on workshop will focus on current and age-old approaches to working in clay. Participants will focus on hand building techniques, including pinch, slab, coil, kurinuki and combined processes. This engaging workshop will include discussions and demonstrations and will encourage creativity and experimentation. Open to all levels. Space limited; preregistration required.

Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony — Cleveland Colby Colgate Archives, Susan Colgate Cleveland Library
Join us as we recognize outstanding academic achievement by inducting our newest student members into the Colby-Sawyer College chapter of the Alpha Chi National Honor Society.

The United States and Iran: Navigating the Politics and Proxies of the Islamic Republic— Clements Hall, Ivey Science Center  
Since the Iranian Revolution of 1979 swept a pro-U.S. regime from power and installed a theocratic system, relations between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been characterized by mistrust, apprehension and violence. Professor Eric Boyer will offer an overview of the Iranian regime, exploring how its domestic political situation, regional position as the main Shiite power in the Middle East, and support for regional proxies shape the U.S.-Iran relationship. 

Women’s Volleyball vs. Emmanuel College — Hogan Sports Center 

Colby-Sawyer Quad Fair
Stop by the Quad Fair, which features a beer tent, local craft vendors, horse and carriage rides, cider press demonstrations, lawn games and music by Nick’s Other Band.

Quad Fair Food Stations
Enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience at our Homecoming food stations on the Quad! Sample a variety of delicious offerings for $15 when you pre-register or $20 at the door. Pick up your entry bracelet at the Homecoming Hospitality Center to access the food station area. Students may use their dining plan.

Colby-Sawyer Athletics Media & Study Lounge Open House – 2nd Floor, Hogan Sports Center

Visit this newly renovated space, designed for student-athletes to balance academics and athletics, featuring technology for film viewing, presentations and video calls. The space supports both individual and group study, and the in-room siggi’s Refuel Station provides nutritious options for student-athletes to recharge.

Reunion Luncheon for the Classes of 1945-80 — The Curb, Sawyer Center
Graduates from the 45th-70th reunion classes are invited to gather for a complimentary luncheon. 

CJ Harris ’15 Memorial Bench Dedication — Outside of Page Hall
Join friends, classmates and family outside Page Hall for a bench dedication in loving memory of CJ Harris ’15.

Game Day Tent — Kelsey Field, Kelsey Athletic Campus
Enjoy varsity sports action with a cold beer and a snack from the food truck while the kids enjoy pumpkin painting.

25th, 30th, 35th and 40th Reunion Social — Beer Tent on the Quad
Members of the Classes of 1985, 1990, 1995 and 2000 are invited to reconnect at the beer tent on the Quad. Enjoy the music of Nick’s Other Band. 

CSC, Then and Now — Burpee Beach, The Quad
Colby-Sawyer is about connections! From the moment you step on campus and just know this is the place for you, to the people you meet while you are here, to the connections you keep as you move on from here, we share a common bond as past, current and future members of this community. On this special weekend, we welcome you to stop by our centrally located tent to reconnect with friends, faculty and staff, and to catch up on what is happening on campus today. Together, we will celebrate all that we love about Colby-Sawyer College. Presented by the Office of Student Success & Retention. 

Mandala Dot Painting Workshop – Sally Shaw Veitch ’66 Sculpture Studio, Davidow Center for Art + Design 
Join instructor Kristen Pobatschnig ’06 and discover the calming and creative practice of mandala art in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Used for centuries across many cultures as a meditative expression, mandalas offer a beautiful way to slow down and connect with your creativity. Participants will begin by learning basic dotting patterns on a practice sheet before moving on to decorate a glass ornament with their own unique design. Open to all ages and experience levels. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. All materials provided. Space is limited; preregistration required.

Class Reunion Photos for the Classes of 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980 — The Curb, Sawyer Center

Men’s Basketball Scrimmage vs. Southern Maine Community College — Hogan Sports Center

Cheers on the Chargers as they take on Southern Maine Community College in a scrimmage, led by head coaches Shannon Sciria ’09 (CSC) and Matt Richards ’95 (SMCC), both proud alumni of the Colby-Sawyer men’s basketball program.

Women's Soccer vs. Regis College — Kelsey Field, Kelsey Athletic Campus

2 p.m.

Campus Tour — Meet in Thornton Living Room, Colgate Hall
Take a student-led tour of campus to revisit familiar sites and discover what’s new. Presented by the Office of Admissions. 

Lake Sunapee Foliage Cruise — Sunapee Harbor 
Enjoy a scenic cruise around Lake Sunapee aboard the M.V. Lake Queen. Preregistration required. Boarding will begin at 1:45 p.m. Transportation to Lake Sunapee is not provided.  SOLD OUT

Men's Soccer vs. University of Saint Joseph (Conn.) — Kelsey Field, Kelsey Athletic Campus
Game will be played in memory of CSC soccer alumnus Ryan Fulgueras '95.

Reunion Social for 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th Reunion Classes
— Galligan’s Pub at Lethbridge Lodge
Members of the Classes of 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020 are invited to reconnect at the campus pub. 

Oktoberfest Buffet Dinner — Dining Hall, Ware Student Center
Come to the dining hall for an Oktoberfest buffet dinner, served anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. Payment of $15 per person accepted at the door; students may use their dining plan.

Post-Game Party — Galligan’s Pub at Lethbridge Lodge
Unwind after the day’s sporting events with old friends and cold brews.

President’s Cocktail Reception — President’s House
President Dean McCurdy and Vivien McCurdy cordially invite members of the Classes of 1945-2000 and their guests to the President’s House for a cocktail reception, featuring a special 50th reunion toast for the Class of 1975.  

Class of 1975 50th Reunion Dinner — Lake Sunapee Country Club,
New London
Driving directions are available in the Hospitality Center. Preregistration is required.

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony — Wheeler Hall,
Ware Student Center
Public celebration of the Athletic Hall of Fame 2025 inductees:
Dougie Avellino ’18 – Baseball 
Genny Moore Bardaglio ’10 – Volleyball 
Ethan Betts ’03 – Basketball  
Nic DeZenzo ’08 – Soccer 
Nicole Lavigne Manuel ’18 – Lacrosse 
Debi Field McGrath ’68 – Athlete, Coach, Administrator 

Wacky Bingo — Dining Hall, Ware Student Center
Enjoy a favorite campus event with alumni, students, parents and families!

Dueling Pianos with John Arden Music — Sawyer Center Theater 
Enjoy a high-energy, interactive dueling pianos show featuring John Arden Music. Sing along, make requests, and experience a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment.

Class of 1975 Farewell Brunch — Dining Hall, Ware Student Center
Cost is $9 per person, payable at the door.