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Alumni Events

Whether it’s an event on campus, in your city, or virtual learning opportunities, we would love to connect with you. 

Join us for reunions and homecoming, where alumni reconnect with friends, relive cherished memories and celebrate the Eagle spirit. Enjoy a weekend packed with exciting events, from class reunions to spirited homecoming games and festive gatherings. Come back to Bridgewater, rekindle old friendships and make new memories.

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Eagles Day Out at Nats Park 2025

  • Alumni
Nationals Park 1500 South Capitol St SE, Washington, D.C.

Take me out to the ball game…take me out with the crowd! Join us for a fun afternoon at the Nationals vs. Phillies game. Buy your tickets now.

Welcome Week 2025

  • Student Life
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Welcome Week is the first step in discovering how you belong in the BC Community!

Eagles We Haul 2025

  • Alumni
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

We are gearing up for the newest class, and we need your help! We are looking for a convocation of Eagles to welcome the Class of 2029 to BC.

1980 Football Team of Distinction

  • Alumni
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

The Bridgewater College Hall of Fame Selection Committee has selected the 1980 Bridgewater Football team for the Team of Distinction honor to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame. 

Wine Down Wednesday: Mountain Run Winery

  • Alumni
Mountain Run Winery 10753 Mountain Run Lake Rd, Culpeper, Virginia, United States

We are taking Wine Down Wednesday regional this year! First stop is Mountain Run Winery with your host, Alumni Association Board Member, Megan Furlong ’07.

Getting Unstuck: How to Thrive in Times of Uncertainty

  • Alumni
  • Virtual

In this insightful webinar, Elizabeth Weingarten, author and applied behavioral scientist, will share another strategy to navigate uncertainty: learning to love the questions.

Family Weekend 2025

  • Student Life
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Bridgewater College parents and families, save the date for Family Weekend Sept. 19-21!

Swamily Potluck-Swimming Alumni Event 2025

  • Alumni
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

All swimming alumni are invited to a special alumni event. We look forward to kicking off the season at our annual swamily intersquad, which includes opportunities for families and alums

Legacy Family Reception 2025

  • Alumni
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

This event is a great opportunity to meet other legacy families, enjoy delicious food and celebrate your connections to BC.

Your Hidden Genius: The New Science of Career Guidance

  • Alumni
  • Virtual

Please join Betsy Wills and Alex Ellison, co-authors of Your Hidden Genius, who will introduce Career Guidance 3.0—a revolutionary approach that utilizes science and data, rather than outdated assumptions, to

Homecoming 2025

  • Alumni
  • Student Life
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Fly home for Homecoming 2025 on October 9-12. Whether you’re returning to relive your glory days or making new memories, Homecoming 2025 promises to be a celebration like no other.

Career Connections Fair

  • Alumni
  • Career Development
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

The Career Connections Fair is an opportunity for BC students to network with alumni and employers to explore potential opportunities while learning how their interests can lead to successful careers.

Field Hockey Alumni Tailgate 2025

  • Alumni
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

All Field Hockey alumni are invited to Mapp Field for a tailgate with Coach Emily Bagby Witzke ’20 and Assistant Coach Brisa Uviedo. Enjoy fellowship and food with your fellow

Football Alumni Tailgate

  • Alumni
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

All football alumni (and families) are invited back to campus for a tailgate prior to the BC vs. Gallaudet game.

Endowed Lecture: Dr. Katie Hinde

  • Endowed Lectures
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Dr. Katie Hinde will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Thursday, October 23. Hinde will speak on “The Milk of Humankindness.” Shaped by over 300 million years of natural selection, milk is older even than dinosaurs and reflects the unique evolutionary trajectory of each mammalian species.

BC vs. Hampden-Sydney Alumni Tailgate

  • Alumni
Hampden-Sydney College 1 College Rd, Hampden Sydney, Virginia, United States

Jeff Postans ’79 is hosting an away tailgate at the BC vs. HSC game! All alumni are invited to gather prior to the game for food, fellowship and fun.

Endowed Lecture: Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall

  • Endowed Lectures
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Olympians Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Friday, November 14, 2025. A meet and greet will follow the lecture. An Olympic power couple redefining resilience, excellence and influence in sports, Tara and Hunter will speak on “Grit, Resilience and Goal Setting.”

Endowed Lecture: Irshad Manji

  • Endowed Lectures
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Irshad Manji will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, January 21. A book signing will follow the lecture. Manji will speak on, "Building Conversation Across Divides." Manji is the founder of Moral Courage College, which equips people worldwide to turn heated issues into healthy conversations and sustained teamwork.

Endowed Lecture: Maggie Jackson

  • Endowed Lectures
Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

Maggie Jackson will present an endowed lecture at Bridgewater College on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. A book signing will follow the lecture. Jackson will speak about the subject of her recent book, Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure. It explores why we should seek not-knowing in an era of flux and angst.

Group of fans standing up with raised hands cheering on the football team

Athletics

Cheer on the Eagles at Bridgewater College’s athletic events! Our alumni are invited to join the excitement and support our talented student-athletes as they compete in various sports throughout the year. Come and be part of the action.