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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.

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.

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  • Art Exhibition: “Drawn | Redrawn” by Eric Kniss

    • Art Exhibition
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.
    Artist Talk: Monday, Aug. 31, 5:30 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Family Weekend 2026

    • Student Life
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    Bridgewater College parents and families, save the date for Family Weekend Sept. 11-13!

  • 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).

  • Legacy Family Reception 2026

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • 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

  • Genius at Scale: How to Lead Innovation That Lasts with Emily Tedards ** Spark 60 Event **

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    This session moves beyond theory to show that true impact comes from co-creation: the art of collaborating, experimenting, and learning from others. Featuring stories from global leaders at organizations like Mastercard, Pfizer, and Procter & Gamble, Tedards provides a research-based framework for leading innovation that is both built to scale and to last.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Art Exhibition by Aurora Powell ’16

    • Art Exhibition
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    Aurora Powell is a New York-based artist and 2016 graduate of Bridgewater College.
    Reception: Monday, Oct. 5, 5-7 p.m.
    Artist’s Talk: Monday, Oct. 5, 5:30 p.m.

  • Boost Your Likability, Boost Your Influence featuring Michelle Tillis Lederman

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    In this actionable webinar, executive coach and bestselling author Michelle Tillis Lederman breaks down how to leverage the Laws of Likability and cultivate the mindset of a true Connector. Moving past superficial networking tactics, Michelle reveals how infusing authenticity into daily interactions and adopting a giving approach builds an unshakeable foundation of trust.

  • AI and the Future of Creative Work: How to Stay Human in an Automated World featuring Amy Shoenthal

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    In this webinar, Amy Shoenthal, USA TODAY bestselling author of The Setback Cycle and one of the top TEDx speakers of 2025, will draw on her framework for navigating uncertainty to help you move through the discomfort of a rapidly shifting landscape -- and come out sharper on the other side. You'll leave with practical tools to start using AI today, a clear sense of what it can and cannot replace, and the confidence to stay ahead of a change that's already compounding.

  • 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    You, and a guest, are cordially invited to the thirty-second Bridgewater College Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception. The event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in the Wampler President's Suite, Nininger Hall.

  • Spark60 Presents: For the Culture: Master Cultural Engagement for Unstoppable Influence

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    Drawing on a century's worth of data and hard-won experience - from spearheading digital strategy for Beyoncé to launching the Brooklyn Nets to driving iconic campaigns for Apple, Nike, McDonald's, and Google - Collins reveals the cheat codes that the world's most influential brands use to spark collective action. What emerges is a genuinely different way of thinking about influence, one that works whether you're running a campaign, leading a team, or trying to build something that lasts.

  • Endowed Lecture: PEN America

    • Endowed Lectures
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    PEN America representatives Kristen Shahverdian, Director of Higher Education and Free Speech, and Aileen Favilla, Senior Program Manager for Higher Education and Free Expression, will speak on the importance of free speech. This Endowed Lecture is sponsored by the Harold H. Hersch Educational Fund.

  • Why “Yes, But…” Are the Two Most Expensive Words in Business featuring Susan Robertson

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    In this engaging webinar, innovation expert and Harvard instructor Susan Robertson introduces GPSTM Thinking (Great → Problem → Solving), a practical, neuroscience-informed approach that interrupts those automatic reactions and creates space for better thinking. Through live demonstrations and real-world examples, you will discover how a simple shift in the way you approach problems and respond to ideas can lead to stronger solutions, better decisions, more productive collaboration, and greater adaptability at work.

  • 1979 Field Hockey Team of Distinction

    • Alumni
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game 2026

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    Come back to campus to reconnect with teammates, meet the current squad, and enjoy an evening of competition and camaraderie.

  • Tennis Alumni Match & Tailgate 2026

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • Field Hockey Alumni & Team Tailgate 2026

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • Golf Alumni Tailgate 2026

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • 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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  • The AI Operating Model: The Right Way to Run an AI-First Enterprise featuring Mike J. Walker

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    In this strategic webinar, former Microsoft and Gartner Vice President Mike J. Walker delivers an executive-level blueprint for running an AI-first organization. Drawing from his experience in the tech trenches—helping Fortune 100 companies and governments turn complex innovations into scaled, compliant platforms—Mike breaks down what transformation looks like in practice.

  • 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.

  • Cheerleading Alumni Tailgate

    • Alumni
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • Pep Band Reunion

    • Alumni
    • Special Event
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • 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.
    This event is free and open to the public.

  • Art Exhibition by Jess Daddio

    • Art Exhibition
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.
    Artist’s Talk: Monday, Nov. 9, 5:30 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Oratorio Choir Concert

    • Music
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.

  • AfterShock to 2030: Leading Through AI, Uncertainty, and Workplace Change featuring Caroline Stokes

    • Alumni
    • Virtual

    In this practical webinar, global leadership strategist and executive coach Caroline Stokes breaks down how to navigate rapid workplace transitions with confidence. Caroline shares plain-language strategies to help you stay grounded, build resilience, and strengthen your leadership skills in an AI-driven era. You will discover how to combine human empathy with new technology, handle high-stress situations without losing your calm, and foster genuine trust across your team.

  • Holiday Extravaganza

    Holiday Extravaganza
    • Music
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    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.
    Friday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. &
    Saturday, Dec. 5, at 3 p.m.

  • 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.

  • Endowed Lecture: Dr. Clint Smith, author

    • Endowed Lectures
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    Smith will speak on understanding the history and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. His talk will be followed by a book signing. This Endowed Lecture is sponsored by the W. Harold Row Symposium on Reconciliation, the Harold H. Hersch Educational Fund, and the Harry W. and Ina Mason Shank Peace Studies Endowment. It is free and open to the public.

  • Endowed Lecture: Dr. Naomi Oreskes, author and scientist

    • Endowed Lectures
    Bridgewater College 402 East College Street, Bridgewater

    Oreskes will speak on the topic “Why Trust Science?” Her talk will be followed by a book signing. This Endowed Lecture is sponsored by the Anna B. Mow Symposium on Comparative Religious Ethics. It is free and open to the public.

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.