Homecoming 2024 Schedule

Celebrate Homecoming 2024 with us as we commemorate 175 years of Waynesburg!

If you can't make it to campus this year, we'll have a Virtual Trivia Night via Crowdpurr on Thursday so that you can join in the festivities even from afar. 

Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 17, 2024

• 8 p.m.  |  Virtual Trivia Night

Compete with fellow WU grads in a virtual game of trivia via Crowdpurr!

Friday, October 18, 2024

• Afternoon  |  Alumni Golf at Greene County Country Club

Join your friends, teammates and classmates for an afternoon on the links at the beautiful Greene County Country Club. Call Don Chappel (’72) at 724-986-8797 to make your reservation for an afternoon tee time. Cost is $42 for 18 holes and cart rental (payable at course).

• Newly added! 1 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Dedication of The Villacampa Family Classroom (Hanna Hall 204)

Join Office of Institutional Advancement staff and Department of Business Administration faculty and students for a dedication of Hanna Hall classroom 204 in honor of Jorge (’68) and Maggie Villacampa. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

• 6 - 9 p.m.  |  All-Alumni Celebration and Combined Class Reunion at The Denny House in Waynesburg

Join us at The Denny House, located at 145 West High Street in Waynesburg, for an evening with President and Mrs. Lee, Alumni Office staff, and fellow Waynesburg alumni. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be provided, and a cash bar will be available at this open house-style event. At approximately 8 p.m., all reunion classes (grad years which end in a 4 or a 9) will be recognized in the Carriage House, and President Lee will deliver remarks, including the latest University update. We will also celebrate Waynesburg’s 175^th anniversary at this time. Tours of the historic Victorian house, once owned by the family of Josephine Denny (1915), a past recipient of the Distinguished Alumni Award, will also be available throughout the evening. Reservations are required!

Saturday, October 19, 2024

• 8:30 a.m.  |  28^th Annual 5K Run/Walk sponsored by the Center for Service Leadership

Registration will take place in the Goodwin Performing Arts Center (behind Miller Hall) beginning at 7:30 a.m. on race day. The race will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the top of Washington Street next to Roberts Chapel. All proceeds will benefit the Waynesburg University Student Mission Trip Fund. Click here for more information and to register online. Please note: Online registration is only available until noon on Friday, October 18, after which time you will need to register in person on the morning of the event.

• 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.  |  Class of 1969 Reunion Breakfast in Benedum Dining Hall Glass Room 

Members of the Class of 1969 and their guests are invited to celebrate their 55^th reunion year at a special breakfast in Benedum Dining Hall's Glass Room. Reservations are required!

• Newly added! 9 a.m.  |  Baseball Alumni Game

All alumni of the Baseball program are invited to play in an Alumni Game hosted by new head coach, Michael Impellittiere. Alumni should email michael.impellittiere@waynesburg.edu to RSVP or with any questions. (GPS Address for the Baseball/Softball complex: 4260 W. Roy Furman Highway, Waynesburg, PA, 15370; please note, the facility is approximately one-tenth of a mile past this address on the left-hand side of the road, traveling west. Parking is accessible through a small gravel driveway.)

• Time change! 9:45 - 10 a.m.  |  Cusick Court Commemorative Brick Dedication

Join President Lee, Alumni Office staff, and fellow alumni and friends for a dedication of the bricks laid in Cusick Court (between Miller Hall and Hanna Hall) during Summer 2024 to commemorate the University’s 175^th anniversary. (Please note: this event was originally scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.)

• Time change! 10:15 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Veterans Memorial Plaza Commemorative Brick Dedication

Join President Lee, Alumni Office staff, and fellow alumni and friends for a dedication of the bricks laid in Veterans Memorial Plaza (in front of Eberly Library and behind Stover Campus Center) during Summer 2024 to commemorate the University’s 175^th anniversary. (Please note: this event was originally scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m.)

• 10 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Stover Scholars Alumni Brunch in Eberly Library

All alumni of the Stover Scholars Program are invited to join fellow alumni for a complimentary brunch, hosted by Dr. Larry Stratton, in the Stover Conference Room, Eberly Library room 218. Reservations are requested. RSVP via email to Chris Schwartzmiller at cschwart@waynesburg.edu.

• 10:30 - Noon  |  Education Alumni Reunion in Alumni Hall (3^rd Floor Miller Hall)

All Education alumni are invited to join fellow former classmates for a reunion reception hosted by Dr. Kelley Solomon and Education faculty members in Alumni Hall (3^rd Floor Miller Hall). Throughout the reception, Dr. Solomon and her fellow faculty members will showcase the Education classrooms and facilitate interactive activities. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

• 10:30 - Noon  |  Nursing Alumni Reunion in Stewart 210

All Nursing alumni, both undergraduate and graduate, are invited to join fellow former classmates for a reunion reception hosted by Dr. Sherry Zak and her team in Stewart Science Hall room 210. Throughout the reception, Dr. Zak and other Nursing faculty will provide tours of the Nursing Simulation Lab, interactive activities such as finding your photo on the wall, and more. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. Register today to catch up with classmates, make new memories at this signature Nursing event, and help us usher in WU’s next chapter as we celebrate the 175^th year of WU.

• 10:30 - Noon  |  Department of Biology, Environmental Science & Health Science and Department of Chemistry & Forensic Science Combined Reunion in Stewart 4th Floor Lobby

All Biology and Chemistry alumni are invited to join fellow former classmates for a reunion reception hosted by Dr. Chris Cink (Chair, Biology) and Dr. Evonne Baldauff (Chair, Chemistry) in Stewart 4th floor lobby. Throughout the reception, faculty in the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science will showcase equipment in Stewart Hall and CRED, including GCMS, LCMS, 400MHz NMR, and microscopes for forensics applications. Faculty in the Department of Biology, Environmental Science & Health Science will be available to give tours of the labs and the Athletic Training clinic. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.

• Newly added! 10:45 a.m.  |  Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the new Center for Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation

All alumni and members of the community are invited to join President Lee and Department of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences faculty for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly constructed Center for Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, located next to the University’s existing Crime Scene Investigation Center. A reception with complimentary refreshments will follow. 

• 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.  |  Class of 1974 50^th Reunion Brunch with President and Mrs. Lee at the President’s House

Members of the Class of 1974 and their guests are invited to celebrate their 50^th reunion with President and Mrs. Lee at the President’s House, located at 101 West College Street, directly west of Miller Hall. Reservations are required! (Please note: Members of the Class of 1974 who register for brunch will be able to pick up their special reunion name tag, complimentary football tickets, and free gift at brunch at the President’s House and will NOT need to check in at the field first.)

• 11 a.m. until one hour after the conclusion of the football game  |  Wiley Family Field Fest

Join us at the back gate of Wiley Stadium beginning two hours before the football game for our Wiley Family Field Fest! The pavilion and tent area will be open to alumni and friends from 11 a.m. until one hour after the end of the football game. Stop by for complimentary gifts, snacks, drinks, games, and more! You may pick up your complimentary football tickets and make a name tag at this location beginning at 11 a.m. Additionally, if you are celebrating a reunion year, meaning you graduated in a year ending in a 4 or a 9, you may pick up your special reunion ribbon at this location.

• 1 p.m.  |  Homecoming Football Game vs. Bethany College at Wiley Stadium

Your Yellow Jackets take on the Bison at John F. Wiley Stadium! The 2024 Homecoming king and queen will be crowned at halftime.

• Immediately following the conclusion of the football game (approx. 3:30 p.m.)  |  Wiley Stadium Commemorative Brick Dedication

Join President Lee, Alumni Office staff, and fellow alumni and friends for a dedication of the bricks laid at Wiley Stadium (inside the front gates and toward the field) during Summer 2024 to commemorate the University’s 175^th anniversary.

• 5 p.m. through conclusion of Men's Soccer game  |  Women's Soccer Alumni Reunion at Wiley Stadium

Join Head Coach George DeAugustino and fellow Women's Soccer alumni at the pavilion and Alumni tent area at Wiley Stadium for a reception leading up to and during the Women's (6 p.m.) and Men's (8 p.m.) Soccer games vs. Franciscan University. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. 

• 6 p.m. (Women’s) and 8 p.m. (Men’s)  |  Soccer vs. Franciscan University at Wiley Stadium

Your Yellow Jacket soccer teams cap off the weekend by hosting the Barons at Wiley Stadium!

Campus Tours

Campus tours will be offered at the following times:

• Friday, Oct. 18, at 3 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19, at 9 a.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10 a.m.

Please meet outside the front entrance of Miller Hall 10 minutes before the start of the tour if interested.

Shuttle Information

Friday Shuttle

On Friday, October 18, the shuttle will run between the Denny House and the following Waynesburg hotels: Super 8, Hampton Inn, Economy Inn, Microtel, and Quality Inn. The shuttle will depart Miller Hall parking lot at approximately 5:30 p.m., stop at each of the hotels listed, then drop off passengers at the Denny House. The shuttle then will make another trip to Miller Hall parking lot and to each hotel, then complete the drop off of passengers at the Denny House.

The shuttle will begin loading at 8:45 p.m. at the Denny House, drop passengers off at each hotel and at Miller lot, then return to the Denny House. The final shuttle will begin loading at approximately 9:15 p.m. at the Denny House, stop at Miller Hall parking lot, then drop passengers off at each hotel, concluding the Friday evening Shuttle.

Saturday Shuttle

On Saturday, October 19, the shuttle will run between campus (shuttle stop at the corner of Washington St. and College St., in front of Hanna Hall) and the front and back gates of Wiley Stadium from 11 a.m. until the conclusion of the postgame portion of Wiley Family Field Fest (approximately 5 p.m.). 

Special Reunions

Join us as we celebrate Waynesburg and the following classes and groups:

• Class of 1969 (55th)
• Class of 1974: Special 50th Reunion Celebration
• Class of 1979 (45th)
• Class of 1984 (40th)
• Class of 1989 (35th)
• Class of 1994 (30th)
• Class of 1999 (25th)
• Class of 2004 (20th)
• Class of 2009 (15th)
• Class of 2014 (10th)
• Class of 2019 (5th)
• Classes of 1973 and earlier: 50+ year recognition
• Biology, Environmental Science & Health Science Alumni
• Chemistry & Forensic Science Alumni
• Education Alumni
• Nursing Alumni
• Stover Scholar Alumni
• Women's Soccer Alumni
• Stay tuned! Additional Homecoming reunions will be added in the coming weeks.

Lodging and Getting to Campus

Need information on getting to campus or hotel options? Find it HERE.

Nest Campus Store Hours

The Nest, Waynesburg's campus store located at 84 Wayne St., will be open during the following times on Homecoming weekend:

• Friday, Oct. 18, from noon to 6 p.m.
• Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Nest will also have a pop-up location at Wiley Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, starting at 11 a.m.

Shop The Nest online anytime at nest.waynesburg.edu!

Museum Hours

The Paul. R Stewart Museum, located on the bottom floor of Miller Hall, will be open during the following hours for Homecoming weekend:

• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 10/17
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday 10/18
• 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10/19
• Hours upon request Sunday 10/20

To set up a guided museum tour, contact Rea Redd at 724-207-0137 or Frank Hunter at 412-582-8421.

Hurricane Helene Relief 

The Waynesburg University Office of Student Development is hosting a Hurricane Helene Relief Drive in partnership with Operation North State based in Winston-Salem, NC. You have the opportunity to provide aid the 100,000+ victims of the record-breaking damage from Hurricane Helene. 

Boxes will be available at Wiley Stadium during the Homecoming football game to drop off relief items and monetary donations. Click here to view a list of suggested items to donate. Email Pat Bristor, Associate Dean of Students and Director of Student Engagement, at pbristor@waynesburg.edu with questions.

Discount at RGB Coffee

On Saturday, Oct. 19, RGB Coffee on 30 N. Washington Street in Waynesburg, near Willison Hall, is offering a discount to all alumni. Be sure to tell the barista you're a Waynesburg graduate to receive 10% off your order! 

Be sure to register for Homecoming by October 11 so that we can save your spot!

Questions? Contact us at alumni@waynesburg.edu or at 724-852-3256.