Homecoming and reunion weekend
October 23 & 24, 2026
Join us for a weekend of Bulldog and Demon pride! Homecoming is your chance to celebrate all things Dean, connect with classmates, cheer on our teams, share your alma mater with family, and make new memories.
Additional events and details will be added as they are confirmed. Please make sure your contact info is up to date with the Alumni Engagement Office as information about the weekend will be emailed to alumni.
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Schedule of events* (as of SEPTEMBER 1, 2026)
Friday, October 23, 2026
3:30 pm Men's Soccer vs. New England College
3:30 pm Field Hockey vs. Fitchburg State
5:00 - 6:30 pm Academic Open House, Additional details will be announced as plans are finalized.
Return to the classrooms, studios and artistic spaces that helped shape your Dean experience. Reconnect with faculty, explore student work and discover how Dean’s academic programs have grown and changed. Enjoy light refreshments and experience Dean academics today.
6:00 - 8:00 pm Class of '75 Ray House Revival (details to follow)
7:00 pm Women's Volleyball vs. Rivier University
Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 am Alumni Lacrosse, Longley Athletic Complex
9:00 am Alumni Baseball, Longley Athletic Complex
9:00 am Alumni Softball, Longley Athletic Complex
11:00 am Women's Soccer vs. Colby-Sawyer College
11:30 am Fan Zone, Cookout, Tailgating, Alumni Hospitality Tent
1:00 pm Football vs. Worcester State, Dale Lippert Field
Class of 1975 Thomas "Butchie" Williams MVP of the Game
3 - 5:00 pm After the Game on Awpie Way
The fun doesn’t have to end when the football game does! Head to Awpie Way for an afternoon of food and drinks, entertainment, activities for all ages, and plenty of places to gather. Additional details will be announced as plans take shape.
7:00 pm Dean's Musical Theatre Troupe - Halloween Karaoke/Open Mic Night, Dean Hall Chapel
*subject to change
let us know you're coming!
Registration may not be required for most events, but your RSVP still matters! Letting us know you’re planning to attend. Checking off the events you’re interested in helps us prepare for the weekend, share important updates, and create the best possible Homecoming experience.
With your permission, we’ll also share your name and class year so classmates and friends can see who else is coming. We understand plans can change - we'd still love to know that you’re hoping to join us!