Homecoming and Family Weekend Kicks Off Tomorrow: Don't Forget to Register for Events!

We look forward to seeing you back on campus as we welcome alumni, families, and friends to Homecoming and Family Weekend, starting tomorrow!

Join us at the playing fields, enjoy the festive atmosphere, and show your Colonel Spirit as our sports teams compete throughout the weekend.

Off the field, join us for the Picnic Under the Stars on Friday evening; Saturday morning yoga, a great way to start the day; participate in mini-classes; meet our new President, Jay Gonzalez; join us at the Homecoming tent with chili, chowder and a beer garden!; and check out the Family Fun Zone at Walter M. Katz ’89 Field! End the day celebrating our alumni sports legends at the Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony.

The weekend will also include the 1st Annual Curry Classic Golf Outing, 10th annual EvvGirl hike in the Blue Hills with our School of Nursing students, Sunday brunches, and so much more fun!

AND IN CASE YOU'RE WONDERING: ALL EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE!

FEATURED ON FRIDAY:

The Curry Classic Golf Tournament

8:00 a.m. Registration

9:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

Juniper Hill Golf Course, Northborough, MA

Don't miss out on the 1st annual Curry Classic, an all-College golf tournament in support of Curry Athletics! We invite all Curry community members, families, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to join us. And while you're here on the links, say "Hi!" to our new President, Jay Gonzalez!

Registration Info

Picnic Under the Stars

5:30 p.m.

Student Center, Westhaver Park

(Rain Location: Westhaver Park Tent)

Bring your blanket and enjoy a picnic under the stars at Westhaver Park with games and music provided by the students at WMLN. This is a great opportunity to gather with alumni, students, and families all together celebrating Curry.

Please note: There is a $15 cost associated with this event. Payment can be submitted upon registration.

Men’s Soccer vs. University of New England

6:00 p.m.

Walter M. Katz '89 Field

FEATURED ON SATURDAY:

Morning Yoga

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Student Center, Westhaver Park

(Rain Location: Student Center, Fitness Center)

Autumn is when summer transitions into winter. Join Curry alum Brittany Capozzi '10 as we transition from breathwork to sun salutations and yoga nidra (yoga sleep). In the spirit of Homecoming and Family Weekend, practitioners will be invited to explore haysa yoga (Laughter Yoga) while transitioning between traditional poses.

PAL Open House for Families and Alumni

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

PAL, Webb Learning Center

You are invited to drop-in to visit with representatives of the Program for Advancement of Learning (PAL). Please come see our students in action and also visit with PAL professors.

Fall Fest

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Student Center, Westhaver Park

(Rain or Shine at the Student Center)

Join in on all the fun of the annual Fall Fest - presented by Curry’s student organizations, featuring:

Food Trucks; Photo Magnets; Mini Golf; Scrape Art; Face Painter; Family Corn Hole Competition; Lawn Games; and more!

Welcome from President Gonzalez

12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.

Learning Commons 101/102

This is a great opportunity to meet and hear from Curry College’s 15th President, Jay Gonzalez, regarding where Curry is today and his vision for the College.

Football vs. University of New England

1:00 p.m.

Walter M Katz ‘89 Field

Sip and Social

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Walter M. Katz '89 Field, Under the Tent

(Rain or Shine)

Join alumni, families, faculty, and staff in Curry’s Beer Garden featuring Widowmaker Beer from Ryan Lavery ’06 (Chili & Chowder will also be served).

Women’s Soccer vs. University of New England

5:00 p.m.

Walter M Katz ‘89 Field

Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony and Reception

5:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Student Center, Katz Gymnasium

The Curry College Athletic Hall of Fame will welcome eight new alumni to its ranks during Homecoming and Family Weekend this fall.

The College will honor these new members during a special reception and induction ceremony, in recognition of both their outstanding athletic achievements and their passionate support of the Curry Colonels. The event will begin with a reception at 5:00 p.m. followed by the ceremony at 6:00 p.m.

View the List of Inductees

Please note: There is a $25 (under 20 yrs. old) or $50 (adults over 20) cost associated with this event. Payment can be submitted upon registration.

FEATURED ON SUNDAY:

10th Annual Charity Hike to Benefit EvvGirl Foundation

9:00 a.m.

Blue Hills Reservation

(Rain or Shine)

This event is organized by the Curry College Student Nurses Association. Participants will be asked to make a $10 donation to benefit the EvvGirl Foundation.

2nd Annual School of Nursing Dean’s Brunch for Alumni/Faculty Emerita

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Student Center, Large Meeting Room

This event is open to alumni from the School of Nursing, and we would love to have you join us. Curry College School of Nursing Alumna Karen Daley '85, Hon. '17, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, who served from 2010-2014 as the President of the American Nurses Association - the nation’s largest nursing organization representing the interests of the nation’s 3.5 million registered nurses - will speak with our guests about her experiences and the nursing profession today.

Arts Brunch

10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Student Center

All alumni, families, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join us in this celebration of Curry College’s artistic endeavors. Please join us for student and faculty performances and displays.

Alumni Games

Baseball Alumni Game

10:00 a.m.

Jack Vallely Diamond

Softball Alumni Game

11:00 a.m.

Softball Field

Women's Volleyball Alumni Game

11:00 a.m.

Student Center, Dr. Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz Gymnasium

Class Notes

Sara Letourneau ’07 (pictured, top) signed a book contract with Kelsay Books to publish her debut poetry collection, Wild Gardens, in late summer 2024. She also won the Beals Prize for Poetry for her poem "At the Immersive Monet & the Impressionists Exhibit." She is now working full-time as an independent book editor, writing coach, and workshop instructor at Heart of the Story Editorial & Coaching Services.

Erlande K. Jean-Louis ’09, MBA’11 has been promoted to Senior Ops Manager, Facilities & Operations at BWH.

Lauren Gaffney ’17 and Chris Robey ’17 (pictured, bottom) were married on September 8, 2023. Their wedding included many fellow Curry alumni.

Daniel West ’23 started his Master's in Higher Education Administration and currently works at the Therapeutic Day School in Bridgewater, MA.

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ICYMI: President Gonzalez is on Instagram!

In case you haven't heard, our newest leader is now on Insta! Follow Curry College's 15th President, Jay Gonzalez, as he explores campus and interacts with students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends in his new surroundings this academic year. And don't forget to like, share, and comment as well!

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