Family & Homecoming Weekend is an annual program that brings together alumni, students, and their families for a weekend of educational, social, and athletic activities. The weekend features a few Berks traditions, including the float-building party, a parade, the crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen, THON Bingo, a carnival, and a bonfire.
This is a great time to visit your student(s) or return as an alumnus and take advantage of some of the exciting opportunities that Penn State Berks has to offer.
The 2019 Family & Homecoming Weekend
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Please register yourself and members of your family if you plan to attend the picnic and or alumni social on Saturday, September 28, 2019.
Picnic
Register online by September 13th if you and members of your family plan to attend the free picnic lunch on Saturday, September 28 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on the Perkins Lawn. The picnic is free for Penn State Berks students, alumni, employees and their families. Due to space limitations, the maximum number of guests per party is five. If you are a family member of a current Berks student, please include them in your count. Advance registration required.
Alumni Social
Saturday, September 28 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Penn State alumni and their families are invited to stop by the alumni tent, located by the Beaver Community Center, to pick up a free alumni gift, enjoy light refreshments and mingle with fellow alumni. Advance registration required.
Penn State University vs University of Maryland Football Tailgate & Viewing Party
Sponsored by the Berks County Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association
Cheer on our beloved Nittany Lions as they take on the Maryland Terrapins. Raffles, creamery ice cream and grilled stickies will also be available for purchase!
Legacy Breakfast
Does your family bleed blue and white? If you are a PSU alumni parent, grandparent, and/or sibling with a current student attending Penn State Berks, you're invited to celebrate your legacy together at our Legacy Breakfast event! Share memories and traditions with your Penn State family while enjoying a buffet breakfast.
Community Service Event
Interested in serving our local community? Then join us as we head to the Route 222 Berks Exit Ramp for a roadside clean up! Register in advance and get a t-shirt for volunteering. Students who participate can also get club credit; ask the Office of Campus Life for more details.
Registration is required if you plan to attend any of the above events.
All other Family & Homecoming events do not require registration.