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Homecoming Weekend - Schedule of Events
  • Homecoming 2007 was a great day at Villanova. Below is a sample of events from Homecoming Weekend. Check back for next year's schedule.

    Class of 2003 Reunion
 


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A sample of the Homecoming events is listed below.

Tuesday: October 2, 2007

Time/Place Event and Description  
7:00 pm
Broadcast Live from Kelly's
"Talking Football"
with Head Coach Andy Talley
 

Thursday: October 4, 2007

Time/Place

Event and Description  
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Union League, Philadelphia
Villanova Basketball Night
Philadelphia Coaches Night Preview the men's and women's basketball seasons with Head Coaches Jay Wright and Harry Perretta.
 
 

Friday: October 5, 2007

Time/Place

Event and Description  
8:00 am - 6:00 pm University Shop open  
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Picotte Hall at Dundale,
West Campus
 
Class of 2002 Reception with the University President
Enjoy a "Philly Buffet" and conversations with
Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., President of Villanova University
 
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Kildare's Pub - Manayunk
Water for Waslala Fundraiser

Come out and support Water for Waslala! 
www.waterforwaslala.org

 
8:00 pm
Villanova Stadium
Alumni vs. Varsity Lacrosse Game  
8:00

Vasey Hall

 

Villanova Theatre: Beyond Therapy

Two singles seek love and find sanity (sort of) in this madcap comedy by America's funniest playwright.

 
9:00 pm
Manayunk Brew Pub
Class of 2002 Gathering  

Saturday: October 6, 2007

Time/Place

Event and Description  
10:00 am
Bartley Hall
Registration begins at 9:30 am
Fourth Annual “Dream for Eileen” 5K Run/Walk  
10:00 am

West Campus Tennis Courts

Brunch for alumni, family & friends of the men's & women's tennis teams.  
10:30 am

West Campus Tennis Courts

Men's Tennis v Delaware.  
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Founders Lobby, Bartley Hall
VU Alumni Entrepreneurs Networking Breakfast  
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Kennedy Hall
University Shop open  
10:00 am
Courtyard Entrance to
Sullivan Hall
Memorial Service for
Robert T. Rothschild '05
 
 
11 am – 12 noon
Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Conversation with the President
Enjoy coffee and conversation with University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A.
 
 
11 am - 2:00 pm
University Shop, Kennedy Hall

“Meet the Artist”- Nicholas Santoleri
Mr. Santoleri will on hand to discuss and personalize his newest limited edition print, "St. Thomas of Villanova IV", the latest in his very popular series of prints of the Villanova Church.

 
11 am - 2:00 pm
University Shop, Kennedy Hall
“Meet the Author”- Kathy Yevchak '93
Meet author and Villanova alumna Kathy Yevchak and preview the latest in her Adventures of Sophie Bean children's books.
 
12:00 noon – 3:00 pm
The Quad
Student Homecoming Celebration
 
 
12:00 noon – 3:30 pm
Sheehan Beach
Alumni Family Picnic
Enjoy food, beverages, music and games for every age! Alumni, their families and current seniors are invited; must be 21 or older to purchase and consume alcohol.

Note: Pets are not permitted at the Alumni Family Picnic.

 
12:00 noon – 3:30 pm
Sheehan Beach
Class of 2002 Five-Year Reunion
at Alumni Family Picnic
 
 
12:00 noon - 3:30 pm
Tent on Sheehan Beach
BCS/BSL Alumni & Class of 2008 Reception
 
 
12:00 noon - 3:00 pm
Next to the Class of 2002 Reunion Tent
Young Alumni Club Table  
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sheehan Beach
President's Club Reception
By invitation only
 
1:00 pm
West Campus Soccer Field
Men's Soccer vs. St. Johns  
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
The Quad
Pep Rally  - You can't hide that Wildcat pride!
Get ready for the big game with the Wildcat, cheerleaders, dance team, student musical groups and more!
 
6:00 pm
Villanova Stadium
Villanova Football v. William & Mary
GO CATS!
Ticket sales: 610-519-4100
Halftime features recognition the '97 Villanova  Football Team - 10th Anniversary of their
#1 ranking.
 
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Brownie’s
Class of 2002 Five Year Reunion Gathering  
8:00

Vasey Hall

Villanova Theatre: Beyond Therapy

Two singles seek love and find sanity (sort of) in this madcap comedy by America's funniest playwright.

 

Sunday: October 7, 2007

Time/Place

Event and Description  
7:30 am & 10:30 am
St. Thomas of Villanova Church
St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Masses
 
 
9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Villanova Room, Connelly Center
Office of Admission Legacy Day Program
Alumni and their children interested in attending Villanova are invited for a morning of information and presentations about Villanova.
 
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Kennedy Hall
University Shop open
 
 
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Donahue Hall, South Campus
Class of 2002 Five Year Reunion Brunch
Enjoy brunch and final goodbyes to conclude a
fun-filled weekend.
 
12:00 noon

West Campus Tennis Courts

Women's Tennis vs. Delaware  
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Connelly Center
College of Nursing Open House
For prospective students of the Nursing Undergraduate Program.
 

Note: Parking will be available in the Main and Pike lots on Lancaster Avenue for a charge.