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Alumni Events
Alumni Events
Calling all alumni! Join us for several fun and exciting events during Homecoming & Family Weekend, including:
- A football alumni meetup at the Framingham Elks!
- Our annual Alumni End Zone event
- The Alumni Achievement Award for Inclusive Excellence
- Live music, free food
- And more!
Click on the Learn More button for details and to register for events.
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Athletic Events
Athletic Events
Two athletic teams will see action during Homecoming & Family Weekend - come cheer them on and show off your Ram Pride!
Saturday, September 23
- Football vs. Westfield State, Noon, Bowditch Field
- Women's Soccer vs. Salem State, 2 p.m., Maple Field
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Student & Family Events
Student & Family Events
There will be events for students and families throughout Homecoming & Family Weekend, including:
Friday, September 22
- Lawn Games: 2:30 p.m., Crocker Grove. Kickoff the weekend with some lawn games outdoors on beautiful Crocker Grove!
- The Bruce Mattson Band: 4:30pm-6pm, McCarthy Center Patio. Don't miss a great musical performance from the Bruce Mattson Band! Featuring a free food truck!
- Honors Program Reception: 4:30 p.m., Honors House. Check out the Honors House and meet with other members and families of the program. Register Here: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-188/login
- Welcome from President Niemi: 5 p.m., DPAC. Join President Niemi for a special welcoming reception for students, families & friends.
- Family & Friends Reception: 5:30pm-7pm, Hemenway Labs Atrium. Join Family Engagement and the Dean of Students office for a social event to connect with other family members and kick off the weekend. Light refreshments will be served.
- Casino Night: 7:30pm-10:30pm, McCarthy Center Forum. Popular casino games will be setup throughout the Forum. Test your luck for the chance to win prizes!
- Suit Jacket Posse: 7:30 p.m. in DPAC. Take in a performance from FSU's talented and hilarious improv group, the Suit Jacket Posse.
- Moonlight Breakfast: 9pm-11pm, our annual tradition of late-night breakfast welcomes all of our Rams! No registration and free of charge!
Saturday, September 23
- Creating Connections Among BIPOC Families & Students: 9:30 a.m., Center for Inclusive Excellence. Join us for the first session in the “Creating Connections Series," where Family Engagement collaborates with the Center for Inclusive Excellence to create a meaningful space for open dialogue. This series aims to engage families in discussions about supporting students from diverse backgrounds and various life experiences. Register Here: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-191/login
- A Meeting of the Family Network: 10:30am-11:15am, McCarthy Center, Alumni Room or Virtual. An opportunity to learn about campus updates, share information about what to expect with your student during this time of year. This will be a great time to ask questions and connect with New Student and Family Programs and other family members and guests. This program will be live streamed and recorded. Register Here: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-190/login
- fRAMily Fall Festival at Larned Beach: Noon to 2pm, featuring BBQ lunch, balloon artist, fall food favorites and lawn games!
- Classroom Experiences: 11:30am to 12:15pm, McCarthy Center. Experience what your students do in the classroom on a daily basis.
- Dr. McKenna's Not Your Grandmother's Solar System, McCarthy Center 415. Register at: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-186/login
- Dr. Tohidinia "Understanding Consumer Behavior: The Art and Science of Marketing," McCarthy Center 417. Register at: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-187/login
- Words of Wisdom: 3:30 p.m., Alumni Room, McCarthy Center. Wrap up a great weekend with some guidance and advice for students and families. Register at: https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-189/login
Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023
Day | Time | Event Name | Location | Registration Required? |
Friday | 2:30 PM | Lawn Games | Crocker Grove | No |
Friday | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Bruce Mattson Band | McCarthy Center Patio | No |
Friday | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Free Food Truck | State Street outside the McCarthy Center | No |
Friday | 4:30 - 6 PM | Honors Program Family Reception | Honors House | https://framingham.campusesp.com/events/event-188/login |
Friday | 5 PM | Welcome from the President | DPAC | No |
Friday | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Family & Friends Reception | Hemenway Labs Atrium | No |
Friday | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Casino Night | McCarthy Center | No |
Friday | 7:30 PM | Suite Jacket Posse | DPAC | No |
Friday | 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Moonlight Breakfast | Dining Commons | No |
Saturday | 9:30 AM | Creating Connections Among BIPOC Families & Students | Center for Inclusive Excellence | |
Saturday | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Family Network Meeting | Alumni Room in-person or Virtual | |
Saturday | 11:00 AM to Halftime | Alumni End Zone | Bowditch Field | No |
Saturday | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Classroom Experiences: Dr. McKenna "Not Your Grandmother's Solar System" | McCarthy Center Room 415 | |
Saturday | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Classroom Experiences: Dr. Tohidinia "Understanding Consumer Behavior: The Art and Science of Marketing" | McCarthy Center Room 417 | |
Saturday | Noon - 2:00 PM | fRAMily Fall Festival | Larned Beach | No |
Saturday | 12:00 PM | Football | Bowditch Field | No |
Saturday | 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Danforth Museum Open House | 14 Vernon Street, Framingham | No |
Saturday | 2:00 PM | Football Alumni Meetup | Elks Club, Framingham | https://www.alumni.framingham.edu/s/1929/bp20/interior.aspx?sid=1929&gid=2&pgid=472 |
Saturday | 2:00 PM | Women's Soccer | Maple Field | No |
Saturday | 3:30 PM | Words of Wisdom for Families | Alumni Room, McCarthy Center |