Homecoming is Nov. 9, 2024
Homecoming weekend is an opportunity for students, alumni, and the local community to come together around their love of purple and gold to cheer on the Ephs. Festivities include tailgating, a Spirit Tent and Chili Fest down on Farley-Lamb Field while cheering on the Williams Football team.
If you can't make it back, check out a regional watch party for the game!
HOMECOMING 2024 SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Friday, November 8, 2024
6 - 8 p.m. MinCo/Networks Gathering
Students and friends from the Minority Coalition and members of BiGLATA, WAAAAN, WBAN, WFAN, WIAN, and WLAN are invited to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, music and an opportunity to connect with each other before Homecoming!
The Davis Center
8 - 10:30 p.m. Young Alumni Celebration
The Class of 2024 is invited to celebrate their Zero Year Reunion. The Classes of 2020-2023 are also invited to join the celebration. This event will run from 8-10:30 p.m. outdoors under the tent at the Weston Athletic Complex entrance. The night will be catered by The Forge. Bring your I.D. Register now!
Farley-Lamb Field
Saturday, November 9, 2024
9 a.m. Athletics & Wellbeing Program Study, with introduction by President Maud S. Mandel
Hear from President Maud S. Mandel on the college's strategic priorities, including the future of athletics, recreation, and wellbeing facilities at Williams. Learn about new initiatives like the Multipurpose Recreation Center (MRC) and how we’re shaping spaces to support health and connection for all students. Our consulting partner, Perkins&Will, will also share how the college is undertaking a comprehensive study as we seek to build upon our strengths through new facilities that both sustain our high-caliber athletics program and more intentionally connect it to our health and wellness initiatives. Share your insights and help contribute to the next chapter of athletics and wellbeing at Williams. You can find more info on the project's website.
The Williams Inn Ballroom
Please note this session will not be recorded or streamed.
10:30 a.m. Yard-by-Yard Lecture (refreshments at 10 a.m.)
Beyond the Game: Holistic Coaching for Lifelong Impact, with Tomas Adalsteinsson, Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Women's Golf Coach
In this insightful lecture, Assistant Professor and Head Coach Tomas Adalsteinsson delves into the transformative role of coaching and teaching within collegiate athletics. Drawing from his impressive experience as the head coach of the Williams Women’s Golf team—one of the most accomplished programs in NCAA Division III—Tomas explores how intentional coaching goes beyond technical skill-building to foster the holistic growth of each student-athlete. With a background in sports psychology and an award-winning record of leadership, Tomas will discuss the broader vision of coaching that prioritizes character, resilience, and well-being, alongside athletic achievement. Join him as he shares his approach to cultivating a supportive team culture, building lasting values, and making an impact on students’ lives both on and off the course.
The Williams Inn Ballroom
Please note this session will not be recorded or streamed.
11:30 a.m. At the Alumni Hospitality Tent
Join us through halftime for chili and Eph camaraderie under the hospitality tent in the northern end-zone of Farley-Lamb Field.
Farley-Lamb Field
11:30 a.m. At the Alumni Network Community Tent
Members of BiGLATA, WAAAAN, WBAN, WFAN, WIAN, and WLAN are invited to connect with each other and students while enjoying delicious food. Tent located behind the grandstands in the tailgating lawn. This event goes until halftime.
Farley-Lamb Field
11:30 a.m. At the Spirit Tent
Grab some temporary tattoos, stickers, and other Williams-spirited gear, and take a selfie with Ephelia under the Spirit tent between the grand stands and the Team Building. This event goes until halftime.
Farley-Lamb Field
12 p.m. Football vs. Amherst at Farley-Lamb Field
Beer, wine, and malt beverages will be for sale within the northern end-zone of Farley Lamb Field until the end of the third quarter to those 21 and older with photo ID.
Farley-Lamb Field
3:30 p.m. Williams/Amherst Joint A Capella Concert
Currier Ballroom*
Join Ephoria (Williams) and Route 9 (Amherst) for some friendly A Cappella rivalry!
*Currier Ballroom is in the basement of Currier Hall (dorm). Enter the building through the middle entrance (off of Lawrence Hall Drive), head down the stairs, and the Ballroom will be to your right! There will be someone at the door to let people into the building and direct you to the Ballroom.
8 p.m. Williams Octet Alumni - The Eras Concert
Brooks-Roger Auditorium
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All events are free and registration is not required unless specified. Other events on campus can be found on the college's events page.
WCMA will be holding an open house on Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Come to WCMA and see the full slate of exhibitions on view including SO – IL \ WCMA: Building a New Museum which showcases plans, renderings and a model of the new museum building. Come with questions for museum staff!
For other events happening in the area over Homecoming Weekend, visit btw Berkshires and Destination Williamstown