A parade, reunions, hall of fames and Bronco athletics will fill the Hastings College campus during Homecoming 2025, scheduled for September 25-28. The weekend of celebrations is then followed by Hastings College Together Tuesday, the College’s annual day of giving, on September 30.
Homecoming weekend is a chance for alumni and friends to reconnect with classmates and for the community to experience the vibrant campus spirit.
Key Homecoming events include:
Chamber Business After Hours: Kick off the weekend on Thursday, September 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Morrison-Reeves Science Center.
Hall of Fame Inductions: Celebrate the outstanding achievements of alumni at the fine arts and athletic hall of fame inductions on Friday and Saturday night, respectively.
Melody Round-Up Parade: A downtown Hastings tradition, the parade takes place on Saturday, September 27, with step-off at 10:30 a.m. More than a dozen marching bands are participating.
Bronco Athletics and Tailgate: Join the pre-game tailgate party on Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in the Gray Center/JDAC parking lot before an exciting day of sports. Cheer on the Broncos at these home contests, which are all on Saturday:
- Football vs. Morningside, 1:00 p.m.
- Volleyball vs. Briar Cliff, 3:00 p.m.
- Women’s Soccer vs. Dakota Wesleyan, 4:30 p.m.
- Men’s Soccer vs. Dakota Wesleyan, 8:00 p.m.
For a full schedule of Homecoming events, including registration forms, please visit hastings.edu/homecoming.
Together Tuesday
Following the weekend, the College will hold its annual Hastings College Together Tuesday on September 30. This 24-hour giving day is an opportunity for the entire Hastings College community to support students, academic and activity resources and campus. Individuals can make donations to a specific area in the College, while helping to unlock more than $200,000 in giving challenges and matches.
In addition to giving online, there are two events during the day where donors can drop off checks and engage with other HC alumni, supporters and Foundation staff:
Lunch at Hazelrigg Student Union: Guests can dine off the cafeteria buffet options, and grab a seat amongst the students and faculty, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
After hours at First Street Brewing: College faculty and staff will be on hand to celebrate a successful day with the entire community, from from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Individuals can register for Together Tuesday events and learn more at hastings.edu/togethertuesday.
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