{"id":15,"date":"2019-05-03T15:08:02","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T15:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/homecoming\/?page_id=14"},"modified":"2025-09-24T11:58:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T15:58:41","slug":"schedule-of-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/homecoming\/schedule-of-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Schedule of Events"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"prpl-homepage-hero short mlt-background-cover\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\" style=\"background-image: url(/homecoming/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/15/responsive-media/cache/homecoming/wp-content/uploads/sites/214/2024/09/101919_5702_Homecoming.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg);\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2024\/09\/101919_5702_Homecoming.jpg\" src=\"/homecoming/wp-json/wp/v2/pages/15/responsive-media/cache/homecoming/wp-content/uploads/sites/214/2024/09/101919_5702_Homecoming.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Homecoming football game\"\/><h1 id=\"content-start\">Schedule of Events<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"hero-footer\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#everyone\">Events Open to All<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><span class=\"prpl-button full-width ghost-white\"><a href=\"#alumni\">Alumni Events<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray scalable no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\"><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<h2>Join Us for Homecoming 2025!<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you back to campus for a day filled with fun, food and sports! See detailed schedule of events below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Friday, September 26, 2025<\/strong>: Bloomfield College Alumni Basketball Game &amp; All Alumni Celebration with Special Recognition of Reunion Classes!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saturday, September 27, 2025:<\/strong> Montclair Campus Homecoming &#8211; Join us for a fun filled day of activities!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Registration is required for alumni and guests, all events are free and open to everyone unless otherwise specified. Students performing in the Showcase must register through Engage, which will be provided in a few weeks!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Please note that photos and videos will be taken throughout all Homecoming activities, and these may be posted on our website, social media, and marketing materials.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/e\/montclair-state-university-homecoming-2025\/\">Events on Montclair Campus Registration<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/e\/2025-bloomfield-college-of-montclair-state-university-homecoming\/\">Events on Bloomfield Campus Registration<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-column one-half\">\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2024\/09\/AlumniBBQ-1.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2024\/09\/AlumniBBQ-1.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"four alumni standing at a table with a red and white balloon centerpiece\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><em>Last Modified: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 11:58 am<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Friday, September 26<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Bloomfield Campus Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4>Alumni Basketball Game<\/h4>\n<p><em>5:30 p.m. Women&#8217;s, 7:30 p.m. Men&#8217;s<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Bloomfield College Gymnasium<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Kickoff Homecoming weekend at the alumni basketball games. Whether you\u2019re on the court or in the bleachers, it will be a fun time for all. Return to campus and reconnect with former teammates &amp; classmates to relive some of the great moments from your college years.<\/p>\n<h4>Campus Tour for Alumni<\/h4>\n<p><em>5 p.m.<br \/>\nTalbott Hall &#8211; 26 Austin Place Bloomfield Campus<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll gather outside Talbott Hall for a guided tour of campus led by a student ambassador. See what\u2019s new and exciting on campus since your days at Bloomfield!<\/p>\n<h4>Fall Art Exhibition &#8211; The King Has Spoken<\/h4>\n<p><em>6-9 p.m.<br \/>\nScott H. Kaplan &#8217;02 Art Gallery &#8211; 74 Oakland Avenue, Bloomfield Campus<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Scott H. Kaplan &#8217;02 Art Gallery will open its doors again for its Fall art exhibition. Titled, The King Has Spoken, the exhibition will feature all male artists exhibiting a variety of work that expresses who they are &#8211; their experiences, thoughts and passions. This exhibition is supported generously by donors Marc and Ellen Kaplan and will be in partnership with the Newark Arts annual festival taking place October 8-12.<\/p>\n<h4>Bloomfield All Alumni Celebration<\/h4>\n<p><em>7 p.m. Reception, 8:30 p.m. Pinning<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Westminster<\/em><\/p>\n<p>All alumni are invited back to the Bloomfield campus for a Homecoming Celebration. Join us as we gather to reconnect with classmates and recognize reunion class years. Special pinning ceremony to recognize the Classes of 2015, 2000 and 1975, celebrating their milestone 10th, 25th and 50th anniversary of graduation!<\/p>\n<span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/e\/2025-bloomfield-college-of-montclair-state-university-homecoming\/\">Events on Bloomfield Campus Registration<\/a><\/span>\n<h2>Saturday, September 27<\/h2>\n<p><em>All events below will be held on the Montclair campus!<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"prpl-row\"><div class=\"prpl-column one-half\"><a name=\"everyone\"><\/a>\n<h3>Open to All<\/h3>\n<h4>Celebrate Homecoming at the First-Year Family Breakfast<\/h4>\n<p>10 a.m. \u2013 12 p.m.<br \/>\nUniversity Hall, 7th Floor Conference Center<\/p>\n<p>Kick off Homecoming with a special breakfast just for first-year families! Students should talk with their parents, guardians, or family members to ensure their group is registered. Registration for the breakfast is managed through the <a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/events\/homecoming-family-breakfast-2025\/login\">Montclair Family Portal (CampusESP)<\/a>, and a parent, guardian or family member must log in to complete the process.<\/p>\n<p>This breakfast is a wonderful chance to connect with other first-year families, meet students and staff, and be part of the Homecoming excitement. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Walk-ins are welcome as long as space allows. Please note that students cannot register themselves directly, registration must be completed by a parent, guardian, or family member through the family portal.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/montclair.campusesp.com\/events\/homecoming-family-breakfast-2025\/login\">Register for the Family Breakfast!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Field Hockey vs Christopher Newport<\/h4>\n<p><em>11 a.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Sprague Field<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Annual Alumni Baseball Game<\/h4>\n<p><em>12 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nYogi Berra Stadium<\/p>\n<p>Join us for an Alumni Baseball Game! You do not have to play to come join in the fun! Email <a href=\"mailto:orberd@montclair.edu\">lorberd@montclair.edu<\/a> to participate. After the game, join us at 3:30pm for the Athletics Garage Party! A great chance to reconnect, catch up, and celebrate with fellow alumni with free food and drink! RSVP is needed for the garage party by using this <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdKFRiNbmcrB_SALzAWVYsuqmbnkndA93wkPR9HBWwJwpueug\/viewform\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>Join Award-Winning Broadcaster Steve Adubato \u201880 in Conversation with President Koppell for a Taping of &#8220;Think Tank with Steve Adubato&#8221;<\/h4>\n<p><em>12-1 p.m. (Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.)<\/em><br \/>\n<em>College of Communication and Media, Presentation Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Come be part of the studio audience for a timely conversation between Emmy Award winning broadcaster Steve Adubato, PhD and 精品成人福利在线 University President Jonathan Koppell as they cover topics ranging from the importance of bold leadership to the state of American media to the role of Universities in fostering a civically engaged populace. This conversation will be produced to air on PBS&#8217;s <strong>\u201cThink Tank with Steve Adubato\u201d<\/strong> by a student production team from Montclair\u2019s College of Communication and Media. Adubato is a proud Red Hawk who graduated from Montclair in 1980 with his Bachelor of Science, where he majored in Political Science. Join us for stimulating and entertaining dialogue with two of New Jersey\u2019s thought leaders while experiencing the excitement of television production.<\/p>\n<h4>University Galleries Exhibition: The Age of Black Metal by Afrotectopia<\/h4>\n<p><em>12-1 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>George Segal Gallery<\/p>\n<p>Black Metal originated as a kitchen table art book that pushes the boundaries of space travel, science fiction, speculative design, Black culture, art, technology, and spirituality. The book emerged from an Afrotectopia-led incubator, in collaboration with MIT Media Lab\u2019s Space Exploration Initiative and NYU\u2019s Interactive Telecommunications Program. The project features contributions from artists Jordan Caldwell, Kordae Jatafa Henry, Jeremy Kamal, and Ari Melenciano.<\/p>\n<p>The Age of Black Metal builds upon the foundational ideas of the book and translates the text into a fully immersive experience for visitors to explore each conceptual chapter\u2013from metaphysical training manuals, botanical consciousness, and self-alignment protocols\u2013through participatory installations. The exhibition is set centuries in the future, imagining a timeline where society has been profoundly shaped by the principles of Black Metal. Ultimately, visitors will not only bear witness to the societal effects of Black Metal, but also leave transformed in some way.<\/p>\n<p>The Age of Black Metal invites all to imagine the futures that Black culture can build, if given space to expand without limit. The exhibition is on view, September 23 \u2013 December 14, 2025.<\/p>\n<h4>University Galleries Exhibition: Kids Art Corner<\/h4>\n<p><em>12-1 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\nGeorge Segal Gallery<\/p>\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":2av\" class=\"ii gt adO\">\n<div id=\":2au\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Drop in for children\u2019s activities exploring the current exhibition. Ages 5 \u2013 10. Guardian attendance is required. Admission is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h4>Campus Tour<\/h4>\n<p><em>12 and 1 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Cole Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Admissions ambassadors will host walking tours of campus for alumni and families. First stop \u2013 Cole Hall!<\/p>\n<h4>Mainstage\/Student Performances<\/h4>\n<p><em>12-4 p.m.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Amphitheater<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy the DJ and featured performances, demonstrations and interactive presentations at the mainstage located at the historic amphitheater.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>12 p.m. &#8211; WMSC\u2019s Live Music Showcase Spectacular!<br \/>\nEnjoy an enchanting collection of live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.<\/li>\n<li>2 p.m. &#8211; Players Variety Show<br \/>\nEnjoy some acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA.<\/li>\n<li>3 p.m. &#8211; Homecoming Talent Showcase<br \/>\nCome see student groups perform skits!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Street Fair<\/h4>\n<p><em>12-4 p.m.<br \/>\nChapin Drive &amp; Alumni Green<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for a street fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, balloon art, food concessions, sweets, carnival rides, photo booths and inflatables. School and Department information tables will be stationed here for you to learn more about the exciting happenings at Montclair. Look for tables featuring information about joining alumni networking groups \u2013 Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC), Bloomfield College Alumni Network, EOF Alumni, Hispanic\/Latin\u00e9 Alumni Network (HLAN), Recent Alumni Network (RAN) and Women\u2019s Initiative Network (WIN). There will be fun for the little ones too.<\/p>\n<h4>Theater: Til Death Do Us Part? A Fundraiser for the EOF Book Fund<\/h4>\n<p><em>1 p.m. &amp; 4 p.m. (guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes before showtime)<br \/>\nStudio 1200, Enter through \u201cLife Hall\u201d at The College of Communication and Media<br \/>\n$20.00 general admission &#8211; all proceeds benefit the EOF Book Fund<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Til Death Do Us Part? chronicles the tumultuous relationship of a young African-American couple as they struggle with love, commitment and compromise. This is a two-character play, written by Dr. Daniel Jean \u201800, Associate Provost, Former EOF Director, offers the audience a realistic illustration of the many obstacles facing young lovers as they attempt to stay committed to their vows. This play is directed by Associate Professor Charles Burks, BA Theatre Studies Program and runs for 63 minutes. <strong>Please Note:<\/strong> Adult themes are present in the play.<\/p>\n<h4>Women&#8217;s Soccer vs New Jersey City University<\/h4>\n<p><em>1 p.m.<br \/>\nSoccer Park<br \/>\n$6.00 &#8211; Adults (over 12) \/ $3.00 &#8211; Veterans &amp; Children (under 12) \/ Free for anyone with a 精品成人福利在线 University ID. *<strong>Cash Only!<\/strong>*<\/em><\/p>\n<h4>Homecoming Tailgate<\/h4>\n<p><em>3-7 p.m.<br \/>\nLot 7<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game! Beer, wine, cider, seltzer and food truck concessions will be available for optional purchase.<\/p>\n<h4>Red Hawk Sports Network\u2019s \u201cGame Day\u201d Live Broadcast<\/h4>\n<p><em>4:30-5 p.m.<br \/>\nSprague Field, Endzone<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Watch student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast as they break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. After you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN\u2019s YouTube channel, your home for Montclair sports.<\/p>\n<h4>Football vs Wilkes University<\/h4>\n<p><em>5 p.m.<br \/>\nSprague Field<br \/>\n$10.00 &#8211; General Admission \/ $5.00 &#8211; Alumni Discount (Online Only*) \/ Free for anyone with a 精品成人福利在线 University ID. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>Special halftime show by our student organizations!<\/p>\n<p>*<strong>Please Note:<\/strong> All online tickets must be picked up at the Alumni Welcome Tent by 4 p.m. All tickets purchased day of will be cash only and $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids, senior citizens and veterans.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/engagement.montclair.edu\/e\/montclair-state-university-homecoming-2025\/\">Events on Montclair Campus Registration<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"prpl-column two-fifths\"><a name=\"alumni\"><\/a>\n<h3>Alumni Events<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a rel=\"noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/homecoming\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/214\/2025\/09\/2025-homecoming-map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Download Schedule &amp; Map<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h4>Alumni Welcome Tent<\/h4>\n<p><em>12-4 p.m.<br \/>\nTent Outside Cole Hall<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Gather with fellow alumni, sign in and pick up your alumni welcome gift. Check out the schedule for the day and learn about your alumni benefits.<\/p>\n<h4>Alumni BBQ<\/h4>\n<p><em>1-4 p.m.<br \/>\nHistoric Quad (in front of Freeman, Russ and Chapin Halls)<br \/>\n$25.00 &#8211; Adults \/ $15.00 &#8211; Children over two \/ $35.00 &#8211; Walk-in<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Calling all alumni and their guests! Join fellow graduates for the signature alumni event of the day. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, craft beer, music, games, fun for the kids, seeing old friends \u2013 and making new ones! Celebrate school spirit and show your Red Hawk pride as we get ready for kick off! Ticket Includes food, two drink tickets and a $5.00 donation to The Fund for 精品成人福利在线 University.<\/p>\n<h4>Athletics: Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet<\/h4>\n<p><em>2-4 p.m.<br \/>\nPanzer Athletic Center, Pool<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Members of the current and prior teams come together for their annual reunion celebration. Open to alumni swimmers, divers &amp; their families.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Additional Activities &amp; Perks!<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>University Bookstore:<\/strong> Special 20% Homecoming Discount for Alumni \/ sales in Welcome Tent.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center:<\/strong> In honor of Homecoming Weekend, the Yogi Berra Museum &amp; Learning Center will offer free admission for all 精品成人福利在线 University alumni and current students and half-off for all adults (only $5.00). Be sure to come check out one of the true gems on campus. 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