Class Reunions will be celebrated with Homecoming, October 20-22, 2023.
After Friday evening’s FountainFest, with live music and food trucks, join your fellow Yellow Jackets in tailgating and cheering on the football team as they welcome Shenandoah on October 21, 2023 for the Homecoming Game!
Last Class 4:00-5:00 pm
Dollar Tree Room, Brock Commons
Join us for this RMC tradition featuring recently retired faculty. Dr. Elizabeth Fisher and Dr. John Camp will offer their “last class” at RMC. The Nöe-Kilgore Award will be presented to an outstanding retired faculty member. Free and no exams! Advance registration encouraged.
Class Reunion Cocktail Party 5:30-7:00 pm
Birdsong Hall Pavilion
It’s reunion year for classes ending in 3 and 8! We hope you’ll join your classmates for this fun event. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served. Cost: $20 a person. Advance registration required. After your reunion, head over to Fountain Plaza for live music and dancing!
Stargazing 7:00-9:00 pm
Keeble Observatory, Copley Science Center
Weather permitting; students will be on hand to show you the stars.
Homecoming FountainFest 7:00-10:00 pm
Brown Fountain Plaza
All alumni are invited to dance the night away under the stars to the music of Vinyl Headlights, a band specializing in Rock, Pop, and Dance music that spans the 1960s through today. Free with cash bar. Food trucks on site. Advance registration encouraged.
Campus Store Open 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Brock Commons
Visit Barclay and the other staff while you stock up on lemon and black attire.
Macon Mimosas 9:30-11:00 am
Dalton House – 303 Caroline Street
Mimosas and light breakfast fare will be available. Visit with members of the Society of Alumni Board of Directors. The winner of the Tom Powers Awards will be announced. Cost: $10 a person. Advance registration required.
Homecoming Tailgate Tradition 11:00 am-3:00 pm
North Brock Tailgate Lot
A highlight of Homecoming at RMC is always the tailgating. Stroll through the tailgate lot to visit your Reunion Tailgate, as well as the Academic Department and Team Tailgates. See which tent wins the prize for most spirited! Free. Registration required for Class Reunion Tailgates Only (see registration link)
Football Game: RMC v. Shenandoah University 1:00 pm Kickoff
Day Field
Cheer on our nationally ranked football team from the new home bleachers! Tickets available on the Ticket Spicket app or website.
Women’s Soccer v. Guilford College 1:00 pm
Nunnally Field
Men’s Soccer v. Roanoke College 4:00 pm
Nunnally Field
Multicultural Alumni Reunion Kickback 4:00-6:00 pm
Dalton House – 303 Caroline Street
Join members of the Multicultural Alumni Association Advisory Council and keep the celebration going. Music, food, beer, wine, and other beverages. Family friendly. Free. Advance registration required.
Field Hockey v. Sweet Briar College 7:00 pm
Nunnally Field
