Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to campus and to show the "Panther Pride" you have in our institution!
Monday, September 29, 2025
Panther Pride Kickoff
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
- Lawn Games and Ice Cream
- Will also include Window Painting
- Student T-Shirt Distribution
Office Decoration Scavenger Hunt
Time: All Day
Location: Various Locations Across Campus
Visit various offices around campus to check out their Panther Pride decoration contest entry, and grab a treat along the way!
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Academic Discovery Fest
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Sip & Paint
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Atrium
Hosted by Campus Activities Board, enjoy a mocktail while following along a guided paint class.
Alumni Association Dinner
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Jericho Terrace, Mineola, New York
Drag Show
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: Duane L. Jones Recital Hall, Campus Center
Come one, come all to a LIVE Drag Show hosted by the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement.
Panther Pride Kickoff, 2019
Cake-Off Decorating, 2016
Royal Court Candidates, 2022
Panther Pride Kick-Off, 2023
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
"Cookie Hooky" Hour
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Throughout Campus
Members of the President's Cabinet will be traveling across campus offering cookies and snacks to all those they meet! Be on the lookout for free homecoming treats!
Lip Sync Battle
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Duane L. Jones Recital Hall, Campus Center
A competition open to all on campus. The goal is to be entertaining and convincing, as you lip sync along to popular songs from today and yesteryear.
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Sweet Traditions: A Panther Celebration
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Sweet Traditions includes the annual "Cake-Off" and the announcement of the winners of the campus office decorating competition.
Staff Forum and Faculty Senate Happy Hour
Time: 4 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Spike the Rams!
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Clark Athletic Center
The Panther Women's Volleyball team takes on the Farmingdale State Rams in a Skyline Conference match up.
Late Night Food Trucks
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Ring Road, outside Campus Center
Enjoy selections of meals, snacks and desserts from area food truck operators. NOTE: Cash or credit card payment required for services rendered during this event.
Stay Up at the Union
Time: 11:59 p.m.
Location: Student Union
It is what it sounds like! Join with your friends for an overnight of fun, games and activities galore.
Food Truck Friday, 2019
The Royal Court, 2016
Alumni Panel, 2022
Student/Faculty/Staff Softball, 2019
Cooky Hooky Hour, 2022
Friday, October 3, 2025
Students/Alumni vs. Faculty/Staff Softball Game
Tim: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex
It's time to play ball! Grab your glove and your bat and head down to the newly redeveloped softball field.
Alumni Welcome Reception
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
President Sams welcomes alumni back to campus during this official Alumni Homecoming Weekend kick-off event.
Panther Pep Rally/Yard Show
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Clark Athletic Center
A celebration of school spirit with recognition of our fall student-athletes: men's and women's soccer, men's and women's cross country, women's volleyball and men's golf, and performances by the Panther Cheerleaders, All the Right Moves, and more. Then, our Yard Show comes alive as current students and alumni join together for a celebration of OW's fraternities and sororities.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Men's Panther Soccer
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Panther Men's Soccer Team on Senior Day at its hosts a Skyline Conference opponent SUNY Maritime.
PantherFest Tailgate & Alumni Beer & Wine Garden
Location: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Clark Center Parking Lot and Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex
Women's Panther Soccer
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Location: Jackie Robinson Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Panther Women's Soccer Team as celebrates Senior Day against Skyline Conference opponent SUNY Maritime.
President's Concert
Time: 4-7 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Homecoming Concert
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Post-Concert After Party
Time: 10 p.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Sunday, October 5, 2025
President's Farewell Brunch for Alumni
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: To Be Determined
Join President Sams for a memorable closeout of the 2025 Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
Homecoming Concert, 2023
Fraternity/Sorority Expo, 2018
PantherFest, 2016
PantherFest, 2019
Questions?
Alumni Contact
Alumni should contact the Office of Alumni Relations
Phone: 516-876-3137
Email: alumni@oldwestbury.edu
On-Campus Contact
Students, faculty and staff can contact
Samantha Kloeckener-Soszynski, associate dean of students
for student enrichment & junior class dean
Phone: (516) 876-3109
Email: kloeckeners@oldwestbury.edu