Homecoming and Family Weekend 2022 Schedule
Please note the following Curry College campus policies in order to make Homecoming and Family Weekend a safe and enjoyable weekend for all:
Friday, October 14
Curry College Bookstore Open
8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Jum’ah Prayers
1:15 p.m.
Student Center, James P. O’Toole Chapel
Sukkah Celebration
4:30 p.m.
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Kick-Off BBQ
5:30 p.m.
(Please Note: There is a cost associated with this event. The $10 early bird discount ends October 1. Pre-pay online)
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Enjoy BBQ, games, and music in the park!
Men’s Soccer vs. Suffolk
7:00 p.m.
Walter M. Katz '89 Field
Saturday, October 15
Curry College Bookstore Open
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Registration
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Student Center
Residence Life & Housing Coffee Hour
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Student Center, Fireplace Lounge
Stop by, grab some joe, and check in with staff from Residence Life & Housing!
WMLN -FM Radio Station: Kick-Off for the 90th Anniversary Radio Reunion
9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Stop by and listen to music of the decades!
Art Exhibit and Reception: Unwavering Spirit
Exhibit: 10:00 a.m.
Reception: 12:00 p.m.
Student Center, Shelley Hoon Keith Quiet Study Lounge/Gallery
The Shelley Hoon Keith Gallery at Curry College in Milton, MA is proud to present, Unwavering Spirit, a new exhibition of portraits and interviews by artist Faith Ninivaggi, that documents and presents Boston area students affected by the war in Ukraine. This exhibit will run from October 14, 2022 through January 23, 2023.
Charity Hike to Benefit EvvGirl Foundation
10:00 a.m.
Blue Hills Reservation, Hiking party to launch from 695 Hillside Street
This event is organized by the Curry College Student Nurses Association. Participants will be asked to make a $10 donation to benefit the EvvGirl Foundation.
Science and Research Center Labs: Guided Tours
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Learning Commons, Science and Research Center
Note: Tours will begin in the collaborative space (2nd Floor) of the Science and Research Center.
Curry in the Classroom (session options below):
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
PAL Open House for Families and Alumni
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: PAL, Webb Learning Center
You are invited to drop-in to visit with representatives of the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL). Please come see our students in action and also visit with PAL professors.
Hands-on Nursing in the SIM Lab
Session 1: 10:00 - 10: 45 a.m. (THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY)
Session 2: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. (THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY)
Location: Kennedy Building
Presented by: Dr. Michelle McMahon, School of Nursing Dean and Dr. Sheryl Cifrino, School of Nursing Chairperson
Curry is proud to house a state-of-the-art experiential nursing simulation center, a unique asset that provides our students with hands-on healthcare training. During these sessions, School of Nursing faculty will lead you through the assessment skills using our new CAE Juno Manikins and the START triage method of rapid assessment often faced by nurses in the field.
NOTE: RSVP required due to limited capacity.
Plant Scavenger Hunt
Session 1: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Session 2: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m.
Location: Campus Woods (Please meet at the kiosk outside of the Student Center before heading across campus)
Presented by: Dr. Beth Wade, Associate Professor, Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
How well do you know the plants of Massachusetts? Come discover what plants are on the Curry College campus in this interactive Plant Scavenger Hunt. Learn about native and invasive plants, what they look like and where they can be found. Plants are not only lovely, the basis for life on land and helpful in cleaning the air and providing oxygen, many are also edible and provide medicine. NOTE: RSVP required due to limited capacity.
Caretaking to Coaching: Time for a Reality Check
Session 1: 10:00 - 10: 45 a.m. (THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY)
Session 2: 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. (THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY)
Location: Student Center, Gray Meeting Room (2nd level)
Presented by: Professors Lynn Abrahams and Vicki Nelson
Your student is almost halfway through the first semester! This can be a time for congratulations – or for a reality check. In this session, we’ll talk about some of the things your student may be facing at this point in the semester. We’ll cover topics such as midterm exams, unexpected low grades and how to cope, overwhelm and anxiety, time management, talking to professors and advisors, and how you can best support your student from a distance.
Drawing in the Park (THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY)
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Join Curry’s Studio Arts faculty to draw in Westhaver Park! Experiment with a variety of materials while enjoying Curry’s natural beauty. No drawing experience necessary, just bring your desire to enjoy the outdoors and be creative. You are invited to make some art!
Women's Volleyball vs. Gordon
11:00 a.m.
Dr. Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Gymnasium (Student Center)
Fall Festival
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Enjoy our annual autumn tradition at Curry: the family-friendly Fall Festival will feature an inflatable corn maze, mechanical pumpkin(!), henna tattoos, face painting, food trucks, music provided by WMLN, lawn games, and more!
The Eugene W. and Gloria Landy Curry College School of Nursing Dean Ceremony & Reception
12:00 p.m.
Kennedy Building, Reception Tent
Women's Tennis vs. Suffolk
12:00 p.m.
Trent J. Scott '96 Tennis Courts
Endzone Fun Zone
12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Walter M. Katz '89 Field (Endzone)
During the football game, your kids can also play until their hearts are content. Student representatives from SAAC, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, will be on hand to guide children in various athletic activities. We will have balls, soccer nets, cones, pads for various athletics drills, and more. Parent supervision is required.
Football vs. Husson
1:00 p.m.
Walter M. Katz '89 Field
Halftime Chili and Chowder and Athletics Hall of Fame Recognition
1:30 p.m.
Walter M. Katz '89 Field and Hospitality Tent
Are you a past Curry College Athletics Hall of Famer? Register here to be recognized at halftime of the Homecoming and Family Weekend football game!
Women's Soccer vs. Suffolk
5:00 p.m.
Walter M. Katz '89 Field
Loose Caboose Pub Revival and 90th Radio Reunion
All-Alumni Reception and Alumni Reunions
'57 '62 '67 '72 '77 '82 '87 '92 '97 '02 '07 '12 '17 '22
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Recreation Center (ARC)
Raise a toast to your alma mater at the Loose Caboose Pub Revival with fellow classmates and friends - featuring Sal's Pizza and Jools Fried Dough food trucks! ALL Curry alumni are welcome to attend this highly anticipated event, with a special focus on the class years ending in 2's and 7's. Please RSVP if you plan on attending. The price of admission includes your very own Curry College commemorative pint glass.
WANT TO DJ AT THE CABOOSE?!
Register today to become a guest DJ at this special event! If selected, you can let loose and have your fellow alums rocking out to your favorite tunes...
(Note: There is a cost for food and beverages associated with this 21+ event. The $25 early bird discount ends October 1. Pre-pay online)
Sunday, October 16
Curry College Bookstore Open
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Baseball Alumni Game
10:00 a.m.
D. Forbes Will Athletic Complex, Jack Vallely Diamond
Note: Spectators are welcome to attend although game rosters are limited to baseball team alumni. Baseball alumni who wish to play in the game can reach out to Head Coach Paul Bortolotti directly at pbortolo1212@curry.edu.
Arts Brunch
10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Student Center
All alumni, families, students, faculty and staff are welcome to join us in this celebration of Curry College's artistic endeavors. Please join us for student and faculty performances and displays.
Softball Alumni Game
POSTPONED - The softball alumni game has been postponed and will be re-scheduled for a later date in Spring 2023.
D. Forbes Will Athletic Complex, Softball Field
Note: Spectators are welcome to attend although game rosters are limited to softball team alumni. Softball alumni who wish to play in the game can reach out to Head Coach Alexandra Campione at alexandra.campione@curry.edu.
Women's Volleyball Alumni Game
12:00 p.m.
Dr. Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Gymnasium (Student Center)
Note: Spectators are welcome to attend although game rosters are limited to volleyball team alumni. Volleyball alumni who wish to play in the game can reach out to Head Coach Sarah Hollis at sarah.hollis@curry.edu.
Men's Rugby vs. Nichols
1:30 p.m.
Walter M. Katz '89 Field
Sunday Mass
5:00 p.m.
James P. O'Toole Chapel, Student Center