Homecoming 2025

Weekend Schedule

 

Thursday, September 25

Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

6:00—9:00 P.M. • Alumni Hall, Student Center

This special opening event celebrates individuals who have made a lasting impact on Central Athletics.

2025 Inductees
  • Tristan Blackwood '08
    Men's Basketball
  • Taylor Friedmann '14
    Women's Swimming & Diving
  • Barry Hertzler '04
    Baseball
  • Rob Hollomon '14
    Football
  • John Keleher '02
    Track & Field and Cross-Country Coach
  • Denise Thomas '05
    Women's Soccer
  • 2000 NEC Championship Men's Basketball Team

Friday, September 26

50th Reunion Activities for the Classes of 1974 & 1975

12:00-2:00 P.M

Welcome luncheon with University President Dr. Zulma Toro.

Location: Hilltop Cafe

2:00-3:15 P.M.

Guided Campus Tour

Location: Depart from Hilltop Cafe

3:30-4:30 P.M.

AI & You: Navigating the Future of Technology with Confidence by Central CIO George Claffey '99

Location: Robert C. Vance Academic Center

4:45-5:45 P.M

Two Options:

Planetarium Show

Location: Nicolaus Copernicus Hall

or

Behind the Bench: the Strategy of Leading a DI Athletic Program by Athletic Director Tom Pincince M'14

Location: Robert C. Vance Academic Center

Eras Celebration: A Homecoming for Every Generation

6:00—11:00 P.M. • Student Center Circle

This outdoor evening will include great food, festive drinks, cozy fire pits, music and decade-themed tents to inspire your favorite memories.

Central vs. Saint Francis University Women's Volleyball Game

6:00 P.M. • Detrick Gymnasium, Kaiser Hall

Saturday, September 27

Blue Devil Brunch: Sip, Savor, & Reconnect

8:30—11:00 A.M. • CJ Huang Recreation Center

Start your morning with a delicious buffet brunch, perfectly paired with a classic Mimosa or Bloody Mary. Relax, reminisce, and reconnect with fellow alumni!

Alumni Circle of Inspiration

11:00—11:30 a.m. • Student Center Circle

Join us for a special celebration honoring the remarkable achievements of Central alumni who inspire our community. We will proudly dedicate banners recognizing their outstanding contributions.

  • Carol Ammon '73
  • Miguel Cardona '97
  • Suchana Chavanich '97
  • Walter Eli Clark 1887
  • Corsley Edwards '01
  • Rashad Frett '09
  • Mark George '89
  • Charles "CJ" Jones '69
  • Frances Mainella '75
  • Scott Pioli '88
  • John Randolph '13
  • Mike Ryan '85
  • Carmen Sierra '90
  • Erin Stewart '09
  • Mohammed Yusuf '03

Central vs. Dartmouth Football Game

12:00 P.M. • Arute Field

Cheer on the team live from the heart of the action at the Alumni Pavilion!

Central vs. Saint Francis University Women's Volleyball game

4:00 P.M. • Detrick Gymnasium, Kaiser Hall

Sunday, September 28

Central vs. FDU Men's Soccer game

12:00 P.M. • Central Soccer Field

Central vs. University of New Haven Women's Soccer game

3:00 P.M. • Central Soccer Field

(UNH team coached by Central alumnae and Central Alumni Hall of Famer Laura Duncan '05)

Register for 50th Reunion Classes of 1974 & 1975 Registration for all other alumni