Please save the date and join us for Allegheny’s Blue & Gold Weekend: A Homecoming and Family Celebration on Friday, September 18 – Sunday, September 20, 2026. The weekend includes events for students, alumni, families, and friends.
We look forward to seeing you!
2026 Blue & Gold Weekend Schedule
Please check back often! This schedule will be updated with additional events, programs and details as we near Blue & Gold Weekend.
Noon – 3 p.m.
Business, Economics, and Healthcare Management Internship and Career Fair
Room 311, Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library
This career and internship fair is designed to help students explore opportunities in business, economics, finance, and healthcare management. Participants will connect with employers from a variety of organizations—including many led by Allegheny alumni.
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Connections Extravaganza: Gator2Gator Networking Event
Room 311, Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library
This Gator2Gator Alumni Network event is designed to help students develop practical skills and confidence as they explore or define their career paths. Participants will connect with Allegheny alumni from a wide range of industries and academic disciplines to build networking confidence, gain valuable career insights, and demystify the networking process.
Followed by Reception for Alumni Participants – Invitation Only
Main Floor, Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library
All Day
Experience Downtown Meadville
The Meadville Independent Business Alliance invites you to #experiencemeadville. Most downtown stores are open 10 am to 3 pm. An early riser? Grab coffee or breakfast earlier at Cattail Cafe, Diamonds All-Star Grille, the Market House Eatery, or French Creek Coffee & Tea Co. Visit the historic Market House at 910 Market Street, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Market House, fondly dubbed the “Heart of Meadville,” is the choice destination for local produce, eggs, meats, baked goods, local organic foods, and artisan crafts. Several downtown dining and beverage establishments await your exploration throughout the weekend.
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center Open
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Complimentary Refreshments
Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall
Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are available throughout the day.
9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Merriman Campus Store Open
Second Floor, Henderson Campus Center
Stop by for all of your Gator spirit needs!
Noon – 1:20 p.m.
Gator2Gator Etiquette & Networking Luncheon
Schultz Banquet Hall
Individual academic departments host tables where students, invited alumni, and faculty engage in a guided networking lunch, learning helpful etiquette lessons along the way. By invitation only.
Noon – Midnight
Game Room Open
Second Floor, Henderson Campus Center
Enjoy games or visit The Crafty Gator to make diamond art coasters.
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Computer and Information Science Department Social, followed by a Panel Discussion
Alden Hall
From 1:30–2:30 p.m., CIS students, faculty, Technical Advisory Board members, panelists, and regional computer and information science alumni are invited to a meet-and-greet. At 2:30 p.m., a panel discussion on Diverse Paths in Technology will begin.
2 – 3 p.m.
Archives Open House
Room 304, Wayne and Sally Merrick Historic Archival Center, Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Celebrating the Life and Career of Professor Emeritus Earl Adams
Tillotson Dining Room, Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall
Join current and retired faculty, alumni, and family members and friends of Earl Adams for light appetizers and refreshments. Remarks will begin at 5 pm. Please RSVP to the reception by September 11.
5 p.m.
Allegheny Gators Women’s Volleyball Game vs Fredonia Blue Devils
James H. Mullen, Jr. Performance Arena, David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center
5 – 8 p.m.
Blue & Gold Celebration
Gator Quad (Rain Location: Henderson Campus Center Lobby)
Join fellow Gator family members and alumni in Gator Quad for an evening full of fun activities. More details to come!
7 – 7:45 p.m.
Playshop Theatre: Revel/Reveal
Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre, First Floor, Vukovich Center for Communication Arts
Under the creative leadership of Susaan Jamshidi ’01, Allegheny students perform a devised piece that celebrates the transformations that come about at this time in their lives.
7 p.m.
Allegheny Gators Women’s Volleyball Game vs Adrian Bull Dogs
James H. Mullen, Jr. Performance Arena, David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center
8 – 9:30 p.m.
Competition of the Muses (formerly Greek sing)
Shafer Auditorium, First Floor, Henderson Campus Center
Enjoy choreographed songs, singing, lip-syncing, and short acts performed by members of Allegheny’s fraternities and sororities. This is family-friendly — and, whether you’re Greek or not, a fun Allegheny tradition.
All Day
Experience Downtown Meadville
The Meadville Independent Business Alliance invites you to #experiencemeadville. Most downtown stores are open 10 am to 3 pm. An early riser? Grab coffee or breakfast earlier at Cattail Cafe, Diamonds All-Star Grille, the Market House Eatery, or French Creek Coffee & Tea Co. Visit the historic Market House at 910 Market Street, open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Market House, fondly dubbed the “Heart of Meadville,” is the choice destination for local produce, eggs, meats, baked goods, local organic foods, and artisan crafts. Several downtown dining and beverage establishments await your exploration throughout the weekend.
8 a.m. – Noon
Complimentary Morning Refreshments
Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall
Complimentary coffee, tea, and water are available throughout the morning.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Merriman Campus Store Open
Second Floor, Henderson Campus Center
Stop by for all of your Gator spirit needs!
9:30 a.m.
Allegheny Gators Cross Country Invitational – Ben Mourer ’07 Memorial Classic
Robertson Athletic Complex
The Men’s 8k race starts at 9:45 am and the Women’s 6k race begins at 10:45 am. Awards to follow at noon.
10 a.m.
Life Long Learners: Travel. Learn. Connect.
CREATE Lab, Located at the top of the stairs in Lawrence Lee Pelletier Library
In the session moderated by Professor Ishita Sinha Roy, hear inspiring stories from fellow alumni who traveled to India in summer 2026 and discovered more than just an amazing destination. Hear what makes traveling with fellow Gators so meaningful, and get a sneak peek at exciting faculty-led alumni tours in 2027 and 2028. Learn how you can join upcoming online information sessions, explore tour offerings, and register for your own lifelong learning adventure.
10 a.m. – Noon
Open House at the Allegheny Lab for Innovation & Creativity (ALIC) at Bessemer
764 Bessemer St, Meadville, PA 16335, Suite 105
Get a firsthand look at Allegheny’s new branch campus and hear from Executive Director and Associate Professor of Art Byron Rich about how the space is equipping students and professionals with critical and technical skills, fostering industry collaborations through R&D, and driving regional economic growth. Thirty-minute guided tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Please park at the south entrance near the flags.
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center Open
10 a.m.
Allegheny Gators Women’s Tennis vs. Washington & Jefferson Presidents
Tennis Courts at Robertson, Robertson Athletic Complex
Noon – Midnight
Game Room Open
Second Floor, Henderson Campus Center
Enjoy games or visit The Craft Corner to make a Gator craft.
Noon
Allegheny Gators Women’s Field Hockey vs Transylvania Pioneers
Robertson Blue Turf
12:30 p.m.
Ben Mourer ’07 Memorial Social Gathering
Robertson Complex Picnic Shelter
Current athletes, parents, alumni and community members are welcome.
1 p.m.
Allegheny Gators Women’s Volleyball Game vs Houghton Highlanders
James H. Mullen, Jr. Performance Arena, David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center
2 – 2:45 p.m.
Playshop Theatre: Revel/Reveal
Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre, First Floor, Vukovich Center for Communication Arts
Under the creative leadership of Susaan Jamshidi ’01, Allegheny students perform a devised piece that celebrates the transformations that come about at this time in their lives.
3 p.m.
Allegheny Gators Softball Alumni Game & Tailgate
Robertson Softball Field, Robertson Athletic Complex
3 – 10 p.m.
Continuous Shuttle from Campus to Robertson Athletic Complex
Pick-up at Highland Ave., outside Henderson Campus Center for the shuttle to Robertson Athletic Complex
A continuous shuttle will be provided to the Robertson Athletic Complex and back to campus.
3:15 p.m.
Faculty & Alumni Vocal Recital
First Floor, Ford Memorial Chapel
This Music Department program features sopranos Carol Bowler Niblock ‘02 and Vicki Jamison.
3:30 – 4:45 p.m.
Parent & Family Reception featuring an Academic Open House and Resource Fair
Sponsored by the Parent & Family Council
Robertson Athletic Complex
Join us for a special reception where you can connect with fellow Allegheny parents and family members, meet representatives from the Parent & Family Council, and enjoy refreshments and conversation. While you’re there, explore the Academic Open House and Resource Fair—an opportunity to chat with Allegheny faculty about academic programs and interdisciplinary work, and meet staff from offices such as the Maytum Center for Student Success to learn more about academic advising and support services.
5 – 7 p.m.
TailGator Dinner and Spirit Zone
Robertson Athletic Complex
A Gator celebration for the entire Allegheny community! Food, Gator swag, music, and fun! Dinner and admission to the game are free. Parking is available in the grass tailgating lot.
7 p.m.
Allegheny Gators Football vs Waynesburg Yellow Jackets
Frank B. Fuhrer Field, Robertson Athletic Complex
Parking is available in the grass tailgating lot.
7 p.m. – End of Game
VIP Tent
Robertson Athletic Complex
By invitation only.
9 p.m.
Sips & Giggles
Henderson Campus Center Lobby
Join us for mocktails provided by Parkhurst and a performance by Derrick Knopsnyder, a high-energy, quick-witted comedian, in the Campus Center Lobby.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Merriman Campus Store Open
Second Floor, Henderson Campus Center
Stop by for all of your Gator spirit needs!
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Tri Deltas All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast
Schultz Banquet Hall (formerly South Hall)
Tri Delta’s annual fundraising event for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is back! For $5, you can get all-you-can-eat chocolate chip, plain, gluten-free, or berry pancakes along with water and lemonade!
10 – 11 p.m.
David V. Wise Sport and Fitness Center Open
11 a.m.
Men’s and Women’s Golf Annual Guy and Jeanne Kuhn Invitational
The Country Club of Meadville
Noon
Allegheny Gators Women’s Field Hockey vs Wittenberg Tigers
Robertson Blue Turf
Noon – 1 p.m.
Ford Chapel Mass
First Floor, Ford Chapel
Mass will be held by the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry.
Noon – Midnight
Game Room Open
Second Floor, Henderson Campus Center
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New to our campus? Haven’t been here in a while? Take advantage of our interactive map to find exactly where you need to go on campus!
Parking is available in any campus lot during Blue & Gold Weekend. A map of campus parking lots can be found at the link below.
