Homecoming 2024
September 20-21
Wherever you go, go, 'gate!
We look forward to alumni returning to Colgate to join the campus community for a weekend of connection. The weekend will include an open house at Bernstein Hall, alumni happy hour, tailgate, Hall of Honor Celebration, and athletic competitions.
Registration is free.
Football tickets $7, Hall of Honor Celebration $75.
Featured Events
Friday, September 20
Alumni Check-In
11 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Donovan's Pub Game Room
Homecoming Leadership Lunch: Sponsored by the Women's Leadership Council
Noon-1:30 p.m. | Hall of Presidents
Kick-off homecoming weekend by joining with other alumni and students to hear more about the Women's Leadership Council milestones from 2024 and upcoming goals for 2025.
Men of Mark Film Screening
2 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m. | Hamilton Movie Theater (Free Admission)
Men of Mark chronicles the lives and legacies of Colgate's first Black students, inspired by the work and research of Colgate University Trustee emerita Diane Ciccone '74, P’10. The documentary, from filmmaker Jacqueline King-Howell '97, is based on Ciccone's 2019 book, Into the Light: The Early African American Men of Colgate University Who Transformed a Nation, 1840-1930.
Bernstein Hall Open House and Celebration
4-5:30 p.m. | Bernstein Hall
Have the opportunity to explore open classrooms and see equipment demos in the recently finished Bernstein Hall. Alumni/friends/family will be able to see some of the work Colgate's students will work on in the upcoming semester.
Homecoming 2024 Happy Hour
7:30-9 p.m. | Donovan's Pub
Hosted by the Alumni Council, all alumni and current seniors are invited to join us at Donovan's Pub for a casual reception. One drink ticket provided upon check in.
Saturday, September 21
Men of Mark Film Screening
10 a.m. | Hamilton Movie Theater (Free Admission)
Women’s Basketball Open Practice
10 -11 a.m. | Cotterell Court
Come meet the players, watch the action, and see what’s in store for the year ahead.
Alumni-Hosted Football Tailgate
11 a.m. | Maroon Council Lot
Join generations of the Colgate community at a tailgate lunch for students, alumni, guests and their families. Food trucks, inflatables, and lawn games will be included. One complimentary food truck ticket per registrant.
Home Football Game vs. Cornell
1 p.m. | Andy Kerr Stadium
Football tickets must be purchased. Digital tickets will be emailed.
Men’s Soccer vs. American
4 p.m. | Beyer-Small Field
Tickets are not required for this event.
Hall of Honor Celebration
6 p.m. | The Palace Theater
Join Colgate Athletics to celebrate the Hall of Honor Class of 2024. Registration includes heavy hors d'oeuvres and open bar.
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