It’s time to come home, Badgers!
Tickets for our biggest alumni celebration will be available soon!
Explore what this year’s Homecoming celebration has in store for you.
Homecoming highlights at a glance
Skyline celebration event
Reunions
Annual Steel Blade Classic
Grape stomp
2024 Schedule
Goodman Alumni Summit
9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Goodman School of Business Atrium, Brock University
Goodman grads are invited to attend the inaugural Goodman Alumni Summit! Get ready for a busy day enhancing your public presence, going back to school with mini lectures from top professors, connecting back in with Goodman and networking with fellow alumni. Click to learn more.
Faculty and Staff Alumni Coffee Hour
9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Isaac’s, Brock University
Brock University Alumni Faculty and Staff are invited to Isaac’s to enjoy some socializing and coffee.
Grape Stomp
Noon to 1p.m., Jubilee Court, Brock University
Known as the University’s messiest tradition, the annual Homecoming Grape Stomp will see students slip and slide through a field of fruit in Brock’s Jubilee Court. In addition to the grape-tossing fun, the event will also feature live music by Avenue Inn and free food sponsored by Aramark for the Brock community, while supplies last.
Participants should plan to arrive at 11:30 a.m. to check in.
Virtual Lunch & Learn
Noon to 1 p.m.
The Archives at Brock U: An Introduction to the Treasures Within
Hosted by David Sharron, MA, CA, DAS. The Archives & Special Collections department of the Library houses some of Brock’s most rare, valuable, and historically significant items. This presentation will highlight the work done here, how we connect to the greater Niagara community, and display some of our favourite treasures.
FanFest
Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine Arts
Brock’s Fan Fest will kick off the festivities, taking place from 5 to 6:45 p.m. outside the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts (MIWSFPA), across from the Meridian Centre.
Open only to Steel Blade ticket holders, the family-friendly event will feature live music, showcasing local Niagara talent, and offer a selection from local wineries and craft breweries.
Steel Blade Classic (Alumni VIP)
7 p.m., Meridian Centre
Bring your Badger pride and be part of a game that continues to make Brock history!
The Brock men’s hockey team is taking over the Median Centre in downtown St. Catharines for the annual Steel Blade Classic. Your alumni VIP ticket will give you access to the 4th floor VIP alumni section of the Meridian Centre where you’ll have seats with a bird’s-eye view of the game, access to a private bar and complimentary stadium snacks.
Badger Brunch
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Pond Inlet, Brock University
Come and join us at our Badger Brunch! Mingle with your fellow Brock Alumni as you all enjoy delicious breakfast favourites. It’ll be an EGGSellent event, and we hope to see you there!
Annual Rusty Blade Challenge
1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Walker Sports Complex – Dance Studio, Brock University
Join coaches Kirk, Kathy & Tim for the annual Rusty Blade Challenge during Brock’s Homecoming celebrations and celebrating Brock’s 60th Year.
Bust out your old gear or you can borrow some of the team’s gear and jump back on a strip to see if you still got it! If you don’t want to fence that’s fine, come see the current team, see how we’ve grown and share your stories of the ‘good old days’.
Bring the entire family and meet the current team while you hang out with fellow alumni.
Men’s Rugby vs Trent University
1 p.m., Alumni Field, Brock University
Residence Staff/Leader Reunion
2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Residence 8 Atrium
Calling all former residence staff/leaders! Reach out to your former colleagues and plan to reconnect in the atrium of our newest residence building, Residence 8. We will be offering tours of our newly built and renovated spaces. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to seeing you all again!
Brock Sports Hall of Fame
1 p.m., Amici’s Banquet Hall
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon as the Brock Badgers Hall of Fame returns for the first time since 2012! In celebration of Brock University’s 60th anniversary, we are thrilled to honour 10 outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our athletic legacy: Jacqui Cook, Jim Bilotta, Iain Brambell, Herb de Bray, Richard Doey, Jeffrey Dunbrack, William Emmett, Joel Finlay, Joseph P. Kenny, Elisabeth Walker-Young.
This event will take place on September 21, 2024 at Amici’s Banquet and Conference Centre. Our inductees represent the very best of Brock’s rich sporting history, showcasing excellence, dedication, and the spirit of the Badgers.
25- and 50-year Reunions
3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Pond Inlet, Brock University
Reconnect with friends and peers from your glory days and meet other Badgers from the classes of ’74 and ’99. Join us as we celebrate our 25- and 50-year milestone anniversaries with a special pinning ceremony and reception. The gold and silver cameo pins commemorate your lifelong connection to Brock University and your accomplishments since your time on campus.
Brock’s Skyline Celebration
Guests will enjoy a memorable evening celebrating 60 years of Brock on the Podium, the outdoor rooftop space surrounding the iconic Arthur Schmon Tower, the building most associated with the University. This signature event will feature Niagara food and wine, live entertainment, incredible skyline views, and the opportunity to walk through Brock’s history at the Pop-Up Archives.
Alumni Recognition Reception
Noon to 2:30 p.m., Pond Inlet, Brock University
This annual event celebrates alumni excellence and our graduates’ lifelong connection to Brock University. Award recipients and special guests will gather to recognize this year’s distinguished alumni and faculty award recipients.
Women’s Soccer vs University of Guelph
1 p.m., Alumni Field, Brock University
Virtual Brock Trivia
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Think you know the ins and outs of #BrockU? Test your knowledge by joining our Brock Virtual Trivia event! The #badger that answers the most trivia questions correctly will win a Brock Campus Store gift card. Please note that the event will take place online over Zoom and the Zoom link will be sent to the email you provide upon registration a few days before the event.
Men’s Soccer vs University of Guelph
3:15 p.m., Alumni Field, Brock University