Come one, come all. Come back to campus for a day of Bold & Gold fun!

TICKETS

$14 - Adult

$7.50 - Child (age 10 and under)

$7.50 - BW Student

Tickets are FREE for alumni who graduated in December 2018 and May 2019 (one ticket per person).

Tickets are also available by calling (440) 826-2104 or stopping by the Center for Alumni Engagement at 297 Front Street.

Schedule of Events

9-11 a.m. - MORNING FUN

What's Brewing at BW

Catch the buzz at BW over coffee, donuts and conversation with BW deans, professors, alumni and students across campus.*

Catch the buzz at BW over coffee, donuts and conversation with BW deans, professors, alumni and students across campus.* Fraternity & Sorority Life Reunions

Campus fraternities and sororities are pleased to welcome their brothers and sisters back to campus.

Campus fraternities and sororities are pleased to welcome their brothers and sisters back to campus. Alumni Marching Band

Gather with other Marching Yellow Jackets alumni for a morning rehearsal for the halftime show, then enjoy the tailgate picnic and football game. Questions or RSVP: Randy Border '72, '88 MAEd, band director, at rborder@bw.edu or 440-826-8113.

Gather with other Marching Yellow Jackets alumni for a morning rehearsal for the halftime show, then enjoy the tailgate picnic and football game. Questions or RSVP: Randy Border '72, '88 MAEd, band director, at rborder@bw.edu or 440-826-8113. University Market

Visit BW’s newest building, a residence hall and retail combo right on Front Street next to the Conservatory. Check out the Bookstore's new branch, The Buzz on Front (complete with Starbucks), restaurants and boutiques that are part of University Market.

11:30 a.m. - HOMECOMING PARADE

Features the BW Marching Band, student organizations and candidates for the Homecoming Court. Parade begins at the Berea Triangle and ends at the tailgate picnic.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - BOLD & GOLD TAILGATE PICNIC

After making your morning connections, come to the North Quad and join our tailgate picnic for alumni, students and friends. Enjoy entertainment and interactive fun for all ages and a chance to show your YJ4L pride! BW Bookstore merchandise for sale including Bold & Gold specials.

Location: North Quad

Rain location: Lou Higgins Center

12:45 p.m. - GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY

Construction is beginning on BW's newest academic building at the north end of the Quad. The $25 million structure will house state-of-the-art facilities for math, computer science, engineering and physics. A brief ceremony will formally begin construction and recognize major donors who made the project possible.

Location: North Quad

Rain location: Lou Higgins Center

2 p.m. - FOOTBALL: BW VS. CAPITAL

Cheer the Yellow Jackets as they face the Crusaders. Enjoy a halftime show featuring our Alumni Marching Band and the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Registration includes admission to the football game.

Location: George Finnie Stadium

AFTER THE GAME

Stay in Berea for post-game fun and support local dining establishments.

Class of 2019 Alumni: Your ticket is on us!

Did you graduate from BW in May 2019 or December 2018? Return home to BW as a guest of the Office of Alumni Engagement! Your complimentary ticket (one per recent graduate) includes the tailgate picnic and football game. Select the "Class of 2019" option when you register online at b-wcommunity.net/boldgold or call (440) 826-2104.

*More information about locations and times for these gatherings coming soon.