Curry College
Milton, MA
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025
#PurplePride
Date and time
Friday, October 17th, 2025 –
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
Organizer
Schedule
Friday, October 17th, 2025
4:00 pm
Women’s Soccer vs UM-Fort Kent
D. Forbes Will Athletic Complex
7:00 pm
Men’s Soccer vs UM-Fort Kent
D. Forbes Will Athletic Complex
Saturday, October 18th, 2025
9:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Visual Performing Arts Exhibition
Shelley Hoon Keith Gallery - Student Center
The VPA Department will be hosting an event in the Shelley Hoon Keith Gallery along with the current Exhibition, Sally Chapman’s Mythic Folds. The Gallery will be open from 9-12.
9:30 am
– 10:30 am
Family Reception
Large Meeting Room - Student Center
Families are encouraged to join Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students Erik Muurisepp with Provost Bob Shea for coffee and conversation. Hear the latest updates about what’s happening at Curry, share how the first few weeks of the semester are going for your students, and discuss any questions you may have.
10:00 am
– 11:30 am
Reunion Brunch: Class of 2015, 2000, and 1975
President's House on campus
We’ll enjoy a delicious brunch, hear updates from President Jay Gonzalez, and most importantly, have time to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate our milestone together. Friends of these classes are welcome, too!
10:30 am
Tailgate Pre-Game Celebrations
D. Forbes Will Athletic Complex Parking lot
Tailgating spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. When you arrive, please stop by the Alumni Tent near the entrance—we’d love to welcome you back, and you’ll receive a special Curry gift! After that, head to your spot, settle in with friends and family, and get ready to show your Purple Pride!
10:30 am
– 11:00 am
Homecoming Arts Welcome: Fireside Performances by the Music & Dance Program
Student Center - Fireplace Lounge
Enjoy a warm welcome to our beautiful campus with fireside performances by the Curry College Choir and performers from “Dance Social Justice” and “The Art of Making Dance,” two of Curry’s exciting Dance courses. Join us and watch Curry artists shine!
11:00 am
Women’s Tennis vs Saint Joseph (CT)
Trent J. Scott ’96 Tennis Courts
11:00 am
– 2:00 pm
Fall Fest
Student Center, Westhaver Park
Open to all families, current students must register via Involve .
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Coffee, Conversation, and Donuts with Criminology and Criminal Justice Faculty
Gray Meeting Room - Student Center
Come speak with members of our CCJ faculty about our program that recently received the “Gold Standard” for quality standards from the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences. Find out more about our internship program, our unique minors, and what students can do with a CCJ degree after they graduate!
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Communication Department
Hafer Academic Building 101 - Parents/ Lounge
Scavenger Hunt!
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
PAL Alumni Speaker Event
Gertrude M. Webb Learning Center (PAL)
Join us for a special Family Weekend gathering as the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL) proudly presents an alumni speaker event featuring Beth Sullivan and Taylor Nault.
This event highlights the art of storytelling as our alumni share personal journeys that reflect the enduring impact of PAL. Their stories of perseverance, growth, and success illustrate how PAL has shaped their academic, professional, and personal lives, and continue to inspire current students and families.
Guests are invited to enjoy coffee and muffins while listening to these powerful narratives that celebrate resilience, community, and the transformative power of education.
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Kennedy Building
The Nursing Faculty will be hosting Lab tours and an interactive lab session in the Kennedy Building 235.
Exercise Science Faculty will host open time in the lab Kennedy Building 114/116
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Writing Program
Bell Hall 305
The Writing Program invites you to the launch of The Blue Hills Journal of Writing, featuring work from students and faculty. Expect to hear readings from a selection of work from the issue and learn more about opportunities for students in first year and creative writing course offerings at Curry.
11:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Science/Math Program
The Learnings Commons 101
Join the Science Department for a Q&A Panel — we’ll talk majors, studying, careers and more!
12:00 pm
Football vs Nichols
Walter M. Katz Athletic Field
Admission to the game is $8 per person, with free entry for current students, faculty, and staff who present a Curry ID. Your cover charge helps support athletic programming at Curry. Bring your Curry spirit to Katz Field and get ready to show your Purple Pride as we cheer on the Curry College Football team!
1:15 pm
Halftime Sip & Social
Walter M. Katz Athletic Field
The Sip & Social has quickly become one of Curry College’s favorite Homecoming traditions! We invite all alumni and families to gather, reconnect with friends, and show your Purple Pride for Curry Football—while enjoying drinks and a spread of hearty appetizers.
2:30 pm
Women’s Volleyball vs Western New England
Dr. Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Gymnasium, Student Center
3:00 pm
Men's Club Rugby vs Bentley
D. Forbes Will Athletic Complex
Sunday, October 19th, 2025
10:00 am
– 12:00 pm
Charity Hike to Benefit the EvvGirl Foundation
Curry College
Join us on an early fall morning to hike the Curry College Trails in memory of Evan Bard ‘14. To learn more about Evan or EvvGirl Foundation, click here.
We will meet in the parking lot by the tennis courts, to the right of Curry College’s main entrance.
About the hike:
Length - about 1.5 miles around Curry College.
Surface - forest floor, clean and marked. Wide enough for groups to walk side-by-side.
Elevation - small incline changes, manageable for most fitness levels
Time - roughly 35-45 minutes walking following the trail until reaching the Student Center and Westhaver Park.