Homecoming weekend is almost here and more than 500 Brock University alumni are expected to attend the festivities being held on and off campus Sept. 16-18.<\/p>\n
There is still time to register and celebrate an incredible weekend with fellow alumni at the much-anticipated Red Dinner, the Alumni Recognition Reception and Class Reunions.<\/p>\n
Homecoming is one of the biggest weekend events at the University, featuring everything from reunions and athletic events to entertainment and themed celebrations.<\/p>\n
Badger pride will be on full display throughout the weekend as grads join students and fans at the Alumni Turf Field for a variety of varsity athletics throughout the weekend.<\/p>\n
To kick off the weekend, Brock\u2019s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts Centre is hosting the first-ever, all-ages Homecoming Tailgate Party starting at 4 p.m. featuring a beer tent, BBQ, music and family-friendly events.<\/p>\n
That evening, the Brock Badgers men’s hockey team will make history by playing their first game at the Meridian Centre, facing-off against the Guelph Gryphons in the annual Steel Blade Classic.<\/p>\n
During the Alumni Recognition Reception on Saturday, Sept. 17, Brock will toast all the new cameo pin recipients.<\/p>\n
The following distinguished alumni and faculty graduate award recipients will be honoured during the reception:<\/p>\n
2016 Brock University Alumni Association Distinguished Alumni Award:<\/p>\n
2016 Faculty of Education Distinguished Graduate Award:<\/p>\n
2016 Faculty of Humanities Distinguished Graduate Award:<\/p>\n
2016 Faculty of Mathematics and Science Distinguished Graduate Award:<\/p>\n
2016 Faculty of Applied Health Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award:<\/p>\n
2016 Faculty of Social Sciences Distinguished Graduate Award:<\/p>\n
2015 Goodman School of Business Distinguished Graduate Award:<\/p>\n
The following is a full list of Homecoming events:<\/p>\n
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16<\/strong><\/p>\n 12-1:30 p.m. Grape Stomp\u00a0(Jubilee Court)<\/p>\n 4 p.m. Free pre-game Tailgate party (Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts)<\/p>\n 7 p.m. Men\u2019s Hockey vs. Guelph, RBC Steel Blade Classic (Meridian Centre)<\/p>\n 7:30 p.m. The Ash Mouth Man (MIWSFPA)<\/p>\n 8 p.m. Alumni Pub Night (Mansion House)<\/p>\n SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17<\/strong><\/p>\n 11 a.m. Women\u2019s Soccer vs. Algoma\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Alumni Turf Field<\/p>\n 1 p.m.\u00a0Men\u2019s Rugby vs. TBD\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Rugby Pitch<\/p>\n 1 p.m.\u00a0Men\u2019s Soccer vs. Algoma\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Alumni Turf Field<\/p>\n 1 p.m. Baby Badger Programming hosted by Youth University (Walker Complex)<\/p>\n 1 p.m. Free Family Swim (Check in at the Cage, Walker Complex)<\/p>\n 1 p.m. Virtual Tour of the Goodman School of Business (Meet in Schmon Tower Lobby)<\/p>\n 1 and 2:30 p.m. Tour of MIWSFPA (Meet in Schmon Tower Lobby)<\/p>\n 1 and 2:30 p.m. Campus Tours (Meet in Schmon Tower Lobby)<\/p>\n 1 and 2:30 p.m. Tunnel Tours (Meet in Schmon Tower Lobby)<\/p>\n 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The Ash Mouth Man (MIWSFPA)<\/p>\n 4 p.m. Alumni Recognition Reception (Scotiabank Atrium, Cairns Complex)<\/p>\n 5 p.m. Red Dinner (In front of Schmon Tower)<\/p>\n SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER\u00a018<\/strong><\/p>\n 9 a.m. Terry Fox Run (Lakeside Park Carousel in Port Dalhousie)<\/p>\n 2 p.m. The Ash Mouth Man (MIWSFPA)<\/p>\n