Baldwin at the Red Bandanna game in 2021. (Ļć½¶Šć Athletics)
With crisp fall air and turning leaves comes Boston College's annual tradition of Homecomingāthis year expanded to a week-long celebration of the University's spirit and mission.
Homecoming Court seniors Taylor Morales, Julia Spagnola, Lucy Rubenstein, Ishaan Kaushal, and Devianna Smith (Photo: Ļć½¶Šć Social Team)
āHomecoming provides an opportunity for our students to celebrate being part of the Ļć½¶Šć community,ā said Vice President for Student Affairs Shawna Cooper Whitehead. āWe are excited to partner around campus to expand and enhance this tradition into a week-long series including spirit days, fun competitions, and support for our student-athletes. Throughout the week of events and activities, students, faculty, staff, and alumni will actively engage in fostering a sense of community and pride for Ļć½¶Šć.āĢżĢż
From October 3-8, Homecoming will encompass athletic events, alumni activities, and residential and social experiences for students.
Themes include āMaroon and Gold Day,ā āTwin Day,ā āClass Year Day,ā āThrowback Thursday,ā and āResidence Hall Pride Day.ā The Homecoming Dance will be held at the Sheraton Boston on Friday, October 7; the following day, the Eagles will take on the Clemson Tigers at Ļć½¶Šć's annual Red Bandanna Game, which honors the memory of 9/11 hero Welles Crowther ā99. Eight alumni into the Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame at a ceremony prior to the game.
Homecoming Court seniors Brian Gardner, Maddy McGrath, Mabel Bassi, Welles Arkins, E'Sachi Smalls (Photo: Ļć½¶Šć Social Team)
A Homecoming tailgate for Eagle fans of all agesāalumni, parents, students, and friendsāwill be held on The Plaza at O'Neill Library from 4-7:30 p.m. Details and ticket information are available at the Homecoming Week website.
This year also introduces a Homecoming Court of 10 seniors who embody the mission, spirit, and values of Boston College. The studentsāwho applied, and were selected by a panel of University alumni, staff, faculty, and administratorsāwill be acknowledged during the football game.
Other Homecoming Week activities include a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Fair, a trivia series, a pep rally, and an AHANA Alumni Advisory Council Preconnect Alumni Boston Reception.
Homecoming Week is sponsored by the Division of Student Affairs and campus partners. Find more information about events and activities here.
Rosanne Pellegrini | University Communications | September 2022
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