Saturday, October 11, 2025
All Day
The Clothesline Project t-shirt Making ·
The Commons : 004
8:30 AM
to 10 AM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Front Plaza
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THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT Whether you’re in it for some friendly competition or would rather stick with a group, this event’s emphasis is on camaraderie, bringing together all paces and styles....
9 AM
to 11 AM
TICKETED
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True Grit's
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Start your Homecoming Saturday off right with a warm and welcoming breakfast at True Grit’s, UMBC’s beloved dining hall! Reconnect with fellow alumni, enjoy a hearty meal alongside current...
10 AM
to 6 PM
Bookstore
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On October 11, swing by the Alumni Tent to pick up a coupon! Afterwards, stop by the UMBC Bookstore to shop during our extended Homecoming Hours from 10AM to 6PM. Don't miss out on this chance to...
10 AM
to 1 PM
Unearth Imagination, One Brick at a Time
The Commons : Main Street
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Remember how much fun you had building with Legos as a kid? Wouldn’t you love an excuse to build some cool models and help out thousands of kids at the same time? If so, we have the activity for...
10 AM
to 1 PM
TICKETED
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Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
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Join UMBC men's basketball for their annual intra-squad scrimmage, followed by a reception in the Retriever Room. Attendees will hear remarks from Tiffany D. Tucker, Director of Athletics,...
10 AM
to 11 AM
Join fellow Retrievers weekly for a 1-mile campus walk!
On Campus : Center for Wellbeing
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Come out and meet fellow retrievers while enjoying an easy paced walk around campus! The walk will be 1-mile route through �campus, starting and ending in front of �The Center for Well-Being...
11 AM
to 3 PM
Homecoming
Retriever Activities Center (RAC) : Aquatic Center
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Celebrate Homecoming with UMBC Swimming & Diving on Saturday morning at the UMBC Aquatic Complex. The Retrievers will host their first home meet at 11 am vs. Navy and William & Mary.
11 AM
to 1 PM
Physics : 401
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Explore the UMBC Observatory with a rotation of in-depth tours running each 15-20 minutes including descriptions of telescope operations and the basics of astronomical detection. We'll highlight...
12 PM
to 5 PM
Make new friends and connect with old ones!
TICKETED
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Erickson Field
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Join fellow alumni & friends for light refreshments throughout the day, activities for Retrievers of all ages, giveaways and more! Make sure to let us know you're coming by registering by...
12 PM
to 1:30 PM
TICKETED
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Undergraduate Admissions
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We are pleased to host this event that is specifically for UMBC alumni and family members who are interested in becoming future Retrievers! Join a staff member from the Office of Undergraduate...
12 PM
to 10 PM
Rides, games, fun, oh my!
TICKETED
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Erickson Field
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Bring your friends and family to the Homecoming Carnival for a day of fun. $10 unlimited ride wristbands along with game ticket bundles can be purchased in advance online or in person on the...
12 PM
to 5 PM
At the Library Gallery
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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The Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery presents the exhibition Picturing Mobility: Black Tourism and Leisure during the Jim Crow Era, on display from September 2 through December 19. Picturing...
1 PM
to 3 PM
TICKETED
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Erickson Field : Alumni & Friends Tent
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Reconnect with alumni, faculty, and staff from your program! Please join us for a family-friendly celebration in the Alumni & Friends Tent! There will be crafts, swag, and refreshments....
1 PM
to 4 PM
Center for Art Design and Visual Culture
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Pedagogy Study Hall is a collaborative exhibition, research project, and public humanities residency by interdisciplinary artist Tomashi Jackson and policy analyst/economic advocate Nia K. Evans,...
2 PM
to 5 PM
TICKETED
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The Commons : Skylight Room
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Now in its 15th year, all alumnae members who were initiated in the Lambda Phi chapter are invited to join us for a Homecoming social. There is no registration fee; however, all alumnae are...
2 PM
to 3 PM
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Plaza
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Join us for the Homecoming carnival and bring your favorite "Retriever." All well behaved dogs welcome! Check-in from 1:30-2pm at the AOK Library Plaza at the red and white striped tent and...
2 PM
to 5 PM
Physics : 401
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Explore the UMBC Observatory with a rotation of in-depth tours running each 15-20 minutes including descriptions of telescope operations and the basics of astronomical detection. We'll highlight...
3 PM
to 5 PM
TICKETED
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The Commons : Sports Zone
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Alumni, students, faculty, and friends welcome! Enjoy delicious snacks and exciting swag, and participate in a lively conversation with new CLDR faculty member James DeVita about CLDR skills and...
3 PM
to 5 PM
Good eats and a fun activity!
TICKETED
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Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn
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Join your fellow Founding Four classmates for some good eats and a fun activity! With the help of the UMBC Archive staff, we will take a trip in “The Way-Back Machine” and view photos from the...
3 PM
to 7 PM
TICKETED
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The Commons : Flat Tuesdays
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We invite you out for a day party with DJ's playing music through the years, reminiscing over memories, and making new ones! Tickets include heavy hors d'ouevres, soft drinks, wine, beer, and...
5 PM
to 8 PM
Join us for a Maryland-themed-style dinner event!
TICKETED
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The Commons : Main Street
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The Taste of Maryland includes all your Maryland favorites (even if you don't eat crabs)! Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Please note: if your child aged 17 and under would...
5 PM
to 7 PM
Erickson Field : Alumni & Friends Tent
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THIS EVENT IS FULL. Retriever parents and families are cordially invited to a reception with the Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr Renique Kersh. Join us in the Alumni & Friends Tent as...
6 PM
to 7 PM
TICKETED
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Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
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Join us for our 2025 UMBC Men's Lacrosse Bull Roast. This annual event is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the men's lacrosse program with the current team, alumni, family, and friends.
7 PM
to 9 PM
Versus New Hampshire!
TICKETED
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Retriever Soccer Park
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Join Retriever Nation at 7:00 PM as we cheer on the UMBC Men's Soccer team as they take on New Hampshire under the lights at Retriever Soccer Park!
7 PM
to 9 PM
Homecoming
TICKETED
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Retriever Soccer Park
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Celebrate Homecoming with UMBC Men’s Soccer! We welcome UMBC Athletics alumni back with a hospitality tent, and the first 250 students will receive free food! Can't make it to the game? Watch...
8:15 PM
to 9:15 PM
Join us at our Sukkah as we end Shabbat!
The Quad : Between pool and tennis courts
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We are so excited for the overlap of Shabbat Chol Hamoed Sukkot (the Shabbat in the middle of Sukkot) and UMBC's big Homecoming Weekend! Join at the Sukkah as we partake in Havdalah, the ritual...