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University Events

Major events throughout the year are an important part of the ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ student, alumni, and community experience.

Office of University Events

The office takes the lead in planning and executing high-level University events throughout the year, in addition to supporting and consulting with offices and departments across campus on their own high-profile events.

Flagship Events

The Office of University Events coordinates and collaborates on the following events:

A faculty member addresses the incoming class in ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ Memorial Chapel
Founders' Day Dinner and Convocation

Welcoming the incoming first-year class

A student with her parents at the Family Weekend football game
Family Weekend

Celebrating ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ with students and their loved ones

Fans cheer in the stands at ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ's Homecoming football game
Homecoming

Inviting ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ alumni to rekindle the ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ spirit on campus

Earth, Wind & Fire perform in Sanford Field House at the Bicentennial Kickoff Weekend
Kerschner Family Global Leaders

Drawing leaders from the world stage to ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ’s stage

A student signs the Bicentennial book at the first Charter Day celebration event in 2019
Charter Day

Recognizing the anniversary of the institution’s original 1819 charter

Graduating ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ seniors in caps at gowns at the Commencement ceremony
Commencement

Conferring degrees and recognizing the achievements of ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ’s graduating class

Fireworks over Whitnall Field at the Bicentennial Reunion
Reunion

Reconnecting generations of ¸Ô±¾ÊÓƵ alumni each summer

Other Campus Events

Throughout the year, information about all campus events — both large and small — may be found on the university events calendar.

Contacting the Office