Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023

12-1 p.m.

Geneva Trivia
Alex's Dining Hall

Join us on campus for Geneva Trivia focusing on the College's 175 years of history. Guaranteed you will learn something new! Additional details coming soon. 

5:30-9 p.m.

Annual Bitar Memorial Lecture Series Events

5:30 p.m. Banquet Dinner – Benedum Room
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Lecture Series (speaker TBA) – Skye Lounge

Additional information about the Bitar Lecture Series is available online here.

The Dr. Byron I. Bitar Memorial Lecture in Philosophy was endowed by the William C. Kriner Family in memory of Geneva College′s beloved professor of a quarter-century, in order to continue his legacy and vision for philosophy. The Lecture was inaugurated in 2004, a year after Dr. Bitar′s untimely death. 

All day

Geneva Spirit Day

Show off your Geneva pride by wearing gold and white! Whether you’re on campus or hundreds of miles away, show your school spirit on social media. Be sure to ‘like’ Geneva College on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram @genevacollege with the hashtag #GenevaSpiritDay.

9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Campus Store Open
Geneva College Campus Store, Student Center

Browse a wide variety of Geneva College clothing, accessories and other spirited items. Alumni receive a 10% discount. 

10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Alumni Registration and Hospitality Tent              
Outside of Alexander Hall

Check in and receive your official Homecoming 2023 credentials. Stop by to pick up your schedule, nametag, and some Geneva giveaways while you mingle with fellow alumni and friends.

10:10 a.m.

Annual Bitar Memorial Lecture Series Events (speaker TBA)
Skye Lounge

Additional information about the Bitar Lecture Series is available online here.

The Dr. Byron I. Bitar Memorial Lecture in Philosophy was endowed by the William C. Kriner Family in memory of Geneva College′s beloved professor of a quarter-century, in order to continue his legacy and vision for philosophy. The Lecture was inaugurated in 2004, a year after Dr. Bitar′s untimely death. 

11 a.m.-12 p.m

Key Moments in Geneva's History
West Reading Room, McCartney Library

Join us for a discussion of important events happening on campus since 1848 when the College was founded. Presented by Archival Librarian, Kae Kirkwood '83. All alumni are welcome to attend, and we hope our Golden Grads will do so.

12:30 p.m.

Golden Grads Reunion Luncheon
Benedum Room, Alexander Hall

Graduates from 1963 and 1973 will be honored at the luncheon. Cost TBA.

Click here for the Memory Book form!

*registration required

2-4 p.m.

Campus Tours
Departing from Alexander Hall

Current students will be available to show you around campus. Whether it’s been 5 years or 50 years since you’ve stepped foot on campus, there are always new things to see! Visiting as a prospective student? Sign up for a tour of campus; we can't wait to see you!

*registration encouraged

*Golf carts will be available to assist those needing a riding tour.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

Student & Alumni Connection Reception
Benedum Room, Alexander Hall

Our students are doing great work and we want to show alumni what they are up to! This interactive time will also allow for alumni to meet up with their classmates prior to the Alumni Awards Dinner. Light refreshments will be provided.

 6:30-8:30 p.m

175th Anniversary & Annual Alumni Awards Dinner
Alex's, Alexander Hall

Celebrate Geneva College’s past as we look ahead to the future during this event. Noteworthy alumni will be recognized with various alumni awards, including the Distinguished Service Award, Alumni Award, and Young Alumni Award. Cost TBA.

*registration required

This year's awardees will be announced soon!

Distinguished Service Award

Alumni Award

Young Alumni Award

7 p.m.

Women's Soccer Game
Reeve's Field 

7-9 p.m.

Student Bon Fire & Car Smash        
Pearce Overlook

Hosted by Geneva College Student Government (GCSG). 

9:15 p.m.

Fireworks Show

Enjoy a fireworks show by Zambelli Fireworks in celebration of the College's 175th anniversary! 

7:30 a.m. Registration

8:15 a.m. Start

5K and 1-Mile Fun Walk
Merriman Athletic Complex Track & Field

Details TBA

7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Alumni Registration and Hospitality Tent              
Old Main Lawn

Check in and receive your official Homecoming 2023 credentials. Stop by to pick up your schedule, nametag, and some Geneva giveaways while you mingle with fellow alumni and friends.

7:30-9:30 a.m.

Presidential Pancake Breakfast
The Brig, Student Center

Enjoy President Troup’s homemade pancakes! This event benefits Geneva College Athletics. $8/adult, $5/child

*registration required

8:30-9:30 a.m.

Estate Planning Seminar
PDR, Alexander Hall

Presented by Michael W. Nalli, Esq. ’95, this hour-long seminar focuses on key elements of a thorough estate plan and pitfalls to avoid.

*registration encouraged

8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

Campus Store Open                                   
Geneva College Campus Store, Student Center

Browse a wide variety of Geneva College clothing, accessories and other spirited items. Alumni receive a 10% discount!

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marching Band Alumni Reunion
Metheny Fieldhouse & Reeves Field

9-9:45 a.m. - Registration (Metheny Fieldhouse)
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. - Field Rehearsal (Reeves Field)
12:15-1 p.m. - Lunch (Metheny Fieldhouse)
1-2:10 p.m. - Musc reharsal and all details for the afternoon
2:10 p.m. - Group Photos
2:20 p.m. - Alumni band members to the field 
Halftime - Alumni band performance with current marching band

Questions can be directed to Mark Godwin, band director, at magodwin@geneva.edu or 724-847-6589.

9:00 a.m. Line Up

10:00 a.m. Start

Homecoming Parade
Downtown Beaver Falls to Geneva College Campus

More Information

10-11 a.m.

Gold & White and Legacy Parade Watching Reception
Tent along Parade Route 

Prospective students and their families are invited to watch the homecoming parade with staff from the Office of Admissions. Oram's doughnuts and refreshments will be available and kids/students will receive bags to collect their candy. 

*Gold and White Grant: $4,000 Grant ($1,000 per year) to students introduced by Geneva alumni to Geneva during the student’s freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior years of high school, and transfer students are also eligible.

*Legacy Grant: $4,000 Grant ($1,000 per year) awarded automatically to children and grandchildren of alumni. 

Refer a student!

11 a.m.-2 p.m.

English Club Book Sale
McCartney Library

 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Family Fun Activities, Yard Games, and Food Vendors 

Bring your future Geneva grads to the family zone for fun activities, including a petting zoo, face painting, balloon artist, and family friendly activities. Enjoy food from local food truck vendors and a variety of fun for all ages. Prices vary per vendor.  

Confirmed vendors (more will be added!):
Divine Swine Foods
Franktuary
*BFCAT (Beaver Falls Coffee and Tea)
*Sak Pase
Chick-fil-A
Papa Dukes
*The Oven 

*indicates that the owners are Geneva College alumni

 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Class Reunions
Various Locations

Golden Grads: 1963 – Northwood 013 - cost TBA Memory Book form!
Golden Grads: 1973 – Northwood 013 - cost TBA Memory Book form!
1978 – Tent on Old Main Lawn - cost TBA
1983 – Benedum Room, Alexander Hall - cost TBA
1988 – Tent on Old Main Lawn - cost TBA
2013 – Tent behind Old Main - cost TBA
2018 – Tent on Old Main Lawn - Pizza Joe's lunch - cost TBA
Zero Year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 – Class of 2020 Pavilion - cost TBA

1993, 1998, 2003, 2008 – Tent on Old Main Lawn *no committees were formerd but a gathering place will be available for classmates to meet

*registration encouraged

11:30 a.m.-12 p.m.

Genevans Concert 
John White Chapel, Old Main

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Alumni Authors Book Signing
West Reading Room, McCartney Library

Are you a published Geneva College gradudate? We invite you to sign-up to have a book signing of your work! Limited number of spaces available due to capacity limits.

Details coming soon to sign-up!

12:00-1:30 p.m.

Vince Charming '16 Magic Show
Skye Lounge

 TBA

New Song Concert
Steps of Alumni Hall

This student ensemble is led by Lindsay (Brothers) Shaffer ’11.

TBA

Mixed Tennis Doubles
Jannuzi Tennis Courts

12:30-2:30 p.m.

Computer Science 50th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
Parking lot behind Alumni Hall

Hosted by department chair, Dr. Gordy Richards. Additional details coming soon for this milestone event!

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Engineering Department Social Hour
Rapp 200

Enjoy italian sodas and fellowship with engineering department faculty, alumni, and current students!

1:00-2:30 p.m.

10 Year SWE (Society of Women Engineers) Reunion
Rapp 205

A dessert reception will be held for SWE alumnnae and other women in engineering across the hall from the Engineering Department Social Hour so that faculty, alumni, and current students have an opportunity to connect and reminisce!

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Chemistry Department Alumni Reunion
Location TBA

Details coming soon!

1:00-2:30 p.m.

Communication Department Alumni Reunion
GEV Studios (formerly the IMC, but known most to alumni as "WGEV")

Details coming soon!

2:30 p.m.

Homecoming Court & Pre-Game Activities
Reeves Field 

Geneva College's Student Veteran Association will present the Colors and the 2023 homecoming king and queen will be crowned.

3 p.m.

Football Game vs. Grove City College
Reeves Field

Alumni band members will take the field with the current marching band at half time as part of the alumni band reunion. Details for the band reunion will be announced soon!

The campus store will have a pop-up store at the stadium - alumni receive a 10% discount. 

TBA

Post-Game Tailgate
TBA

Cost TBA

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Taste of Beaver County
Skye Lounge

Enjoy a selection of the best food and drink that Beaver County has to offer with stations from local restaurants, bakeries, candy kitchens, and more!

*Advance registration encouraged - this is a ticketed event. Cost will be announced and a list of participating vendors will be available. 

7:30 p.m.

Men's Soccer Game
Reeves Field

TBA

Rugby Game 
TBA