Alumni Events
Whether it’s an event on campus, in your city, or virtual learning opportunities, we would love to connect with you.
Reunions and Homecoming
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.
Bridgewater Explores: Rome
The Bridgewater College Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band and Concert Choir have been invited to Rome, Italy, for extraordinary international performance opportunities. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will give our students—and the alumni and supporters traveling with them—a chance to share their music on a global stage.
Cost: $4,260 per person; $250 non-refundable deposit and first payment due Jan. 10, 2026.
Events
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Unlocking the Human Element: How Tech is Redefining Workplace Skills featuring Jared Lindzon
- Alumni
- Virtual
In this research-grounded webinar, journalist and author Jared Lindzon cuts through the noise to offer an honest, human-centred look at the current moment. Drawing on more than a dozen years of frontline reporting for some of the world's most respected news outlets — and his book Do More in Four — Lindzon explores how AI is putting a spotlight on outdated workplace norms, rules and conventions.
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Welcome Week 2026
- Student Life
Welcome Week is the first step in discovering how you belong in the BC Community!
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Eagles We Haul 2026
- Alumni
- Special Event
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 2030 to BC.
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Pressure, Culture, and Ethical Risk: Seeing Trouble Before It Starts featuring Tom Hardin, “Tipper X”
- Alumni
- Virtual
In this gripping webinar, behavioral ethics speaker Tom Hardin (“Tipper X”) pulls back the curtain on the real-life story behind his cooperation with the FBI during a historic Wall Street insider trading investigation. Moving past surface-level compliance lectures, Tom uses his firsthand experience to demonstrate how easily minor compromises escalate into systemic organizational disasters.
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Why the Best Sellers Don’t Act Like Salespeople with Colin Coggins and Garrett Brown ** Spark60 Event”
- Alumni
- Virtual
Whether you call it leading, teaching, motivating, or inspiring, the truth is that you are selling every single day. Whether you are pitching a new idea, moving a product, or simply selling yourself, the ability to move people authentically is a critical, life-changing skill for anyone, regardless of their job title. Yet, many of us struggle with the salesperson persona, feeling like we have to sacrifice our authenticity to be effective.
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Art Exhibition: “Drawn | Redrawn” by Eric Kniss
- Art Exhibition
Eric Kniss is Associate Professor of Art at Bridgewater College, where he teaches a range of traditional art classes. He earned an MFA in art from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
Reception: Monday, Aug. 31, 5-7 p.m.
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As Powerful as Gravity: Leading in a Connected World featuring Jim Ferrell ***New Date: 9/2/26***
- Alumni
- Virtual
In this insightful webinar, bestselling author and leadership pioneer Jim Ferrell reveals how science and philosophy point toward "relation" as the fundamental building block of success. Drawing on decades of experience advising the world's top organizations, Jim will unpack the laws of connectivity and show you how to make this hidden force visible.
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Transforming Communication Barriers into High Performance with Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz
- Alumni
- Virtual
Real competitive advantage happens when leaders look past generic labels and actually decode how their people tick. In her book Uncover Your One Big Message, Natsuyo Nobumoto Lipschutz introduces a practical methodology to align complex teams by blending sharp corporate strategy with structured Japanese philosophy.
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Family Weekend 2026
- Student Life
Bridgewater College parents and families, save the date for Family Weekend Sept. 11-13!
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Swamily Alumni Event
- Alumni
- Special Event
All swim alumni are invited back to BC to cheer on the men’s and women’s team in a mock meet as they prepare for the 2026 season. After the meet, we’ll enjoy a potluck brunch (courtesy of the BC swim parents).
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Legacy Family Reception 2026
- Alumni
- Special Event
All Legacy Families are invited to join the Alumni Relations Team for a special reception prior to the Family Weekend football game. This event is a great opportunity to meet other legacy families, enjoy delicious food and celebrate your connections to BC. After the reception, you are welcome to stay in the Wampler President's Suite to cheer on the Eagles football team as they play Susquehanna at 2 p.m.
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Music Faculty Recital
- Music
Performing professors TBA
When: Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Carter Center for Worship and Music, Concert Hall -
How Companies Can Optimize Talent & Support Dual-Career Families featuring Dr. David Smith & Dr. Brad Johnson
- Alumni
- Virtual
In this webinar, acclaimed researchers Dr. David Smith and Dr. Brad Johnson deliver a battle-tested blueprint to rebuild organizational culture from the ground up. Moving past surface-level compliance lectures, they demonstrate how changing systemic workflows and family care frameworks creates a sustainable environment where all professionals can excel in leadership and at home.
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Find Your Strategic Margin by Managing Emotional Energy with Neal Schore
- Alumni
- Virtual
This dynamic masterclass skips the dry compliance training to focus on real world emotional intelligence. You will learn how to handle yourself better in tough professional exchanges and protect your mental well-being. By mastering your automatic behavioral responses, you can beat burnout, build psychological safety on your team, and find true strategic alignment.
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Art Exhibition by Aurora Powell ’16
- Art Exhibition
Aurora Powell is a New York-based artist and 2016 graduate of Bridgewater College.
Reception: Monday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m.
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Protected: 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Alumni
- Special Event
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Mary Frances Heishman Invitational & Bridgewater Volleyball’s 50th Anniversary Alumni Celebration
- Alumni
- Special Event
This year marks a special milestone in Women’s Volleyball-celebrating 50 years and the Inaugural Mary Frances Heishman Invitational! All Women’s Volleyball alumni are invited to celebrate with Coach Harris, Coach Heishman and the Women’s Volleyball team.
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1979 Field Hockey Team of Distinction
- Alumni
The Bridgewater College Hall of Fame Selection Committee has selected the 1979 Bridgewater Field Hockey team for the Team of Distinction honor to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
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Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game 2026
- Alumni
- Special Event
Come back to campus to reconnect with teammates, meet the current squad, and enjoy an evening of competition and camaraderie.
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Tennis Alumni Match & Tailgate 2026
- Alumni
- Special Event
All tennis alumni are invited to participate in the fall alumni match. After the match, join Coach Hughes on Mapp Field for food and drinks.
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Field Hockey Alumni & Team Tailgate 2026
- Alumni
- Special Event
Join Coach Emily Bagby for a fun afternoon of food, fellowship and Bridgewater Field Hockey! Enjoy appetizers and drinks, connect with current players, alumni and supporters of the program, and get ready for an exciting afternoon of Eagles football.
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Golf Alumni Tailgate 2026
- Alumni
- Special Event
Join Coach Nick Schlickenrieder for a fun afternoon of food, fellowship and Bridgewater Golf! Enjoy a catered lunch, connect with current players, alumni, parents and supporters of the program, and get ready for an exciting afternoon of Eagles football.
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Homecoming Concert
- Music
Bridgewater College’s Chorale, Treble Choir, Jazz Ensemble and Alumni Jazz Band will perform on Saturday, Oct. 24, in the Concert Hall at the Carter Center for Worship and Music.
The performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public, and the BC community is encouraged to attend as part of Homecoming weekend.. -
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Football Alumni Reunion and Championship Celebration
- Alumni
- Special Event
The 2026 football season will mark the 25th Anniversary of the 2001 Stagg Bowl appearance and celebrate the four consecutive ODAC Championships for the 01-05 teams. We invite all football alumni back to campus to cheer on the Eagles as they take on Hampen-Sydney College.
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Cheerleading Alumni Tailgate
- Alumni
All cheer alumni are invited back BC to cheer on the Eagles as the team takes on ODAC rival Hampden-Sydney in the final home football game of the ’26 season.
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Pep Band Reunion
- Alumni
- Special Event
Join your hosts Barry Flowe, Director of Athletic Bands and Dr. Steve Longenecker at the Nolen-Henneberger Band Pavilion for coffee and pastries, followed by a quick tour of our marching band rehearsal and storage facility.
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Symphonic Band Concert
- Music
BC’s Symphonic Band is a large ensemble that programs a diversity of musical styles and historical periods. Typical repertoire includes standards of the wind band repertoire, transcriptions and pieces highlighting the best contemporary band composers.
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Art Exhibition by Jess Daddio
- Art Exhibition
Jess Daddio is a multimedia journalist and filmmaker based in Harrisonburg, Va. She specializes in human-interest and outdoor-centric storytelling.
Reception: Monday, Nov. 9, 5-7 p.m.
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Jazz Bands Concert
- Music
Concert programs include traditional big band swing, progressive jazz and contemporary arrangements of pop music.
The concert is free and open to the public.
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Oratorio Choir Concert
- Music
The Oratorio Choir is comprised of BC choral students, faculty members, staff, community members and alumni.
The performance is free and open to the public.
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Holiday Extravaganza
- Music
One of the most popular musical performances of the year, the Holiday Extravaganza features the Chorale, Concert Choir, Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Band and audience sing-alongs.
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Bridgewater Explores: Rome
- Alumni
- Special Event
The Bridgewater College Screamin’ Eagles Marching Band and Concert Choir have been invited to Rome, Italy, for extraordinary international performance opportunities. This once-in-a-lifetime experience will give our students—and the alumni and supporters traveling with them—a chance to share their music on a global stage.
Cost: $4,260 per person; $250 non-refundable deposit and first payment due Jan. 10, 2026.
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.
