Homecoming 2021 Features Weekend of Events

Faculty and staff are invited to join alumni, parents and friends for Homecoming 2021, a weekend packed with events from Friday, Sept. 24, through Sunday, Sept. 26.

Homecoming 2021

An Evening with the Stars, one of the weekend’s highlights, will feature music, drama and discussion that showcases Pittsburgh’s many contributions to our nation’s cultural life. Slated for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 25, the celebration will include special guests Norm Nixon, Debbie Allen, Constanza Romero Wilson and Stephen McKinley Henderson. Attendees are asked to register for the event.

This year’s Homecoming also will feature celebrations of the class of 2020, the classes of 1970 and 1971, the Golden Dukes, the Third Alternative and several Greek organizations.

Other Homecoming weekend highlights include:

Sept. 24

  • Welcome Mass, noon, University Chapel
  • Diversity Happy Hour, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Sept. 25

  • Campus Tours, 9 a.m. (departing every 30 minutes from the Union)
  • KidsZone, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring games and activities for children under 12
  • AutumnFest, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.: visit student organization booths on Academic Walk selling crafts, games and food
  • Crucifix Garden Dedication, 11:30 a.m. to noon: join President Ken Gormley and the Rev. Bill Christy, C.S.Sp., who will dedicate the new Crucifix Garden beautification and renovation project, located behind the Administration building near Rockwell Hall and the Rangos School of Health Sciences
  • Duquesne football vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg, 1 p.m., Rooney Field
  • Brews and Bingo Tent Party, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: enjoy al-fresco dining from various Pittsburgh food stations at the tent near Mellon Hall
  • An Evening with the Stars, 7 p.m., UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse,

Sept. 26

  • Farewell Mass, 11 a.m., University Chapel
  • Class of 2020 Graduation Celebration and Reception, 3 p.m., UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse.

For more information, a complete schedule of events and registeration, visit the Homecoming 2021 website.