2021 FAMILY AND HOMECOMING WEEKEND
#ASSEENONBERKS, #PERKSOFBERKS
Registration now available!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 15
Back by popular demand…
Float-Building Party
1 p.m. – 7 p.m.
G1 Lot
Bring the whole family to see our student organizations put their creativity to the test as they construct their best parade floats for tomorrow’s homecoming parade at 12 p.m. Floats will be judged, and the winning organizations will receive funding to host a social for their members!
Lego Masters
Engineering Alumni Reunion
7pm, Alumni Tent Perkins Lawn
*Advance registration required
All Penn State Berks Engineering Alumni are invited to join us for an evening of networking with fellow alumni, share your experiences with current junior and seniors majoring in engineering and reconnect with Penn State Berks Engineering faculty.
Outer Banks
Bonfire and Karaoke/Live Music
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Luerssen Lawn/Perkins Lawn
Kick off homecoming weekend right. The annual bonfire is a sight to behold! Join us for an evening of music, snacks, and camaraderie on the Luerssen Lawn. Sponsored by the Student Government Association. Refreshments and fun for all.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16
The Wonder Years
Legacy Breakfast
8:45 AM
Beaver Community Center Auxiliary Gym
*Advance registration required.
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.
Family Matters
Parent & Family Check In
10:00 AM
Perkins Room 3
This open forum provides parents and families of new and returning students the opportunity to meet with professional staff and discuss any questions or concerns, as well as talk about the current news at Penn State Berks.
Aerobicize - Sweatin to the Oldies
10:30 AM
Perkins Lawn
As Richard Simmons would say, “Work hard, take care of yourself, and you’ll be just fine”. Choose between two different activities or participate in both to get you moving; Zumba with Dr. Colleen English or take a walk around campus with the Kinesiology Club.
House Hunters: PSU Berks Edition
Off Campus Housing Fair;
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Perkins Lawn
The Office of Campus Life will host an off campus housing fair! Pop in at any time to meet with local landlords who specialize in renting to Penn State Berks students. Meet one on one with folks from complexes including but not limited to Seven Oaks, Springside Manor, and Concord Court apartments.
As Seen on TV
Free Attractions
12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Perkins Lawn, Perkins Plaza and adjacent lawns
Street performers, freebies, inflatables, and other attractions will provide fun for the whole family! Meander across the lawns of the beautiful Penn State Berks Campus and enjoy these free activities.
Community
Picnic
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Perkins Lawn Tent
*Advance registration required.
Register online by October 1st if you and members of your family plan to attend the free picnic lunch on Saturday, October 16 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.
Friends
Alumni Welcome
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Alumni Tent, Perkins Lawn
*Advance registration required.
Berks alumni 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 faculty, staff, and fellow alumni.
Alumni Society Meet & Greet
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Perkins Lawn
Stop by the Berks Alumni Society tent for free Penn State Berkey Creamery ice cream and learn more about the line up of events this fall!
Macy’s Day Parade
Homecoming Parade
12:00 p.m.
Students, faculty and staff will show “As Seen on TV” as they make their way across campus in their custom-made floats. Follow the signs for the best view between Luerssen and Perkins! Floats and performances will be judged for a chance to win cash prizes for their organization!
Penn State Berks Men's Rugby vs. Widener University
1:00 p.m., Turf Field
The Crown
Crowning of the 2021 Homecoming Royalty
1:45 p.m.
Lion Shrine
Join us to cheer on and celebrate the 2021 Penn State Berks Homecoming Court!
Bingo America
Berks Benefitting Thon Vera Bradley & Sports Bingo
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Perkins Lawn Tent
Join us October 16, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM under the Perkins Plaza Tent to play bingo and a chance to win Vera Bradley, Sports memorabilia, and other great prizes while raising funds for Penn State Berks Benefitting THON. Ticket Price: $20 in advance, $25 at the event. To purchase tickets in advance, please contact Eli Claman at [email protected].
That’s 70’s Show
Blue and White Society Event-Tie Dye!
4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Perkins Lawn Mini Tent
Support the Blue and White Society for their annual Tie-Dye event! You can bring your own whites or purchase available items at the event. Contact President, Kaitlyn Lowery, for more information at [email protected].
Dinner Available in Tully’s
Starting at 4:30 p.m.
The Price is Right, Crazy Bob Edition
5:30 PM
Tully’s Cafeteria
Come on down to Tully’s food court for The Price is Right! Opt to play the traditional game and win great prizes and grab a bite to eat in our dining hall.
The Goldbergs
G.O.L.D. Reunion
6:00 PM
Liberty Tap Room
237 N Prospect Street, Reading PA 19606
*Advance registration required.
Calling all Penn State Berks graduates of the last decade: This reunion is especially for you! Spend the evening socializing with fellow alumni.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17
But Wait, There’s More…
Pre-Race Stretching
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Perkins Plaza
Berks Benefitting THON welcomes everyone, regardless of age, fitness level or yoga experience to a pre-race stretching/yoga experience prior to the Berks Benefitting THON 5K on Sunday, October 17th at 9:00 a.m. adjacent to the Perkins Plaza on campus. You don’t have to participate in the 5K (set to begin at 10 a.m.) to have fun with the stretching/yoga event. No mats necessary! They bring years of teaching experience and technique to all!
The Amazing Race
Berks Benefitting Thon 5K
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Perkins Plaza
Participate in this 3.1 mile run or 1-mile walk to support Berks Benefitting THON’s goal of raising funds and awareness for pediatric cancer. Register after September 10 or day of race for $25 outside the Perkins Student Center or in advance before September 10 for $20 at http://sites.psu.edu/berksbenefittingthon77/event/5k/
Advance registration includes a T-shirt. Race day registration will begin at 8:45 a.m. With questions/concerns, please reach out to Leeana Gretsky at [email protected].
Antique Roadshow
SAE Baja Car Show
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Car Show for raising funds for the Penn State Berks SAE BAJA Club in order to design, build, and test our offroad vehicles for the purpose of providing an avenue for Engineering students to practice what they learn in the classroom. All vehicles are welcome whether old, new, car, truck, bike, restored, modified, project build, etc. Prices for classes such as Best Domestic, Best Import, Best Project, and Best Overall are given at the end. Contact Cody Fitser (SAE BAJA Club President) email: [email protected] or visit our Facebook Event Page @ PSU Berks SAE Car Show
Parks and Rec
Community Service on Schuylkill River Trail
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Perkins Plaza
*Advance registration requested
Interested in serving our local community? PSU Berks Student Government Association and the City of Reading have partnered to dedicate a portion of the trail. Then join us as we head to the Schuylkill River Trail for a cleanup! 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.