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.

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

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