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Monday, September 28, 2026
Office Decoration Scavenger Hunt
Time: All Day
Location: Various Locations Across Campus
Visit various offices around campus to check out their Panther Pride door decoration contest entry, and grab a treat along the way!
Information about the Door Decorating Contest will be sent to all faculty & staff via the Current!
Panther Pride Kick Off
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Atrium
Start Homecoming week strong with lawn games, ice cream, window painting, and pick up your official homecoming T-shirt!
Paint and Sip
Time: 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Atrium
Unleash your inner artist at our Homecoming Week Paint & Sip night! Join fellow students for a fun and relaxing evening of guided painting, mocktails, and good vibes. Whether you're a seasoned painter or just in it for the fun, this creative night is the perfect way to unwind, connect, and celebrate Panther pride.
All supplies provided -- just bring your friends and school spirit!
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Cafecito y Chisme
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Atrium
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month during Homecoming Week with Cafecito y Chisme, a lively gathering centered on culture, connection, and community. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea while indulging in meaningful conversation, connection, and community as we celebrate Hispanic and Latin heritage at Old Westbury.
Say My Name with Angelica Maria
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center H-220
How do we say our names—and what do our names say about us? In a society that often reshapes names for convenience, participants examine how language, colonization, and assimilation shape identity. This workshop invites writers to trace the origins and meanings of their names, exploring their linguistic and cultural roots. By reimagining their names not as burdens but as symbols of heritage and pride, writers reclaim the power of their identities and their right to be spoken fully.
Women's Soccer vs Sarah Lawrence
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Cedar Creek Park in Seaford, NY
Let's cheer on the Panthers as they face Sarah Lawrence College!
Annual Drag Show
Time: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Location: Duane L. Jones Recital Hall, Campus Center
Lights, glam, and fierce performances; don’t miss the Annual Homecoming Drag Show! Celebrate self-expression, artistry, and inclusivity with an unforgettable night of dazzling drag entertainment. Come cheer on local queens, kings, and student performers as they slay the stage and serve up Panther pride with every strut!
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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!
Academic Discovery Fest
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Atrium
Join us for an exciting afternoon of fun, games, and prizes at this year’s Discovery Fest, hosted by the Academic Planning Center!
This isn’t your average Major/Services fair — it’s an OW Amazing Race-themed adventure where you’ll explore all the amazing academic programs and support services available to students at Old Westbury.
Aux Wars
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Duane L. Jones Recital Hall, Campus Center
Think your playlist is undefeated? Step up and prove it at AUX WAR, the ultimate music battle where you take over the aux and go head-to-head with other DJs of OW. Vibes, food, and friendly competition. Winner gets bragging rights (and maybe more 👀)!
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Sweet Traditions: Cake Decorating
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: Campus Center Atrium
Get creative and show off your Panther pride at Sweet Traditions! Grab your team, decorate a cake, and compete for the title of best-decorated creation. Whether you’re a cake-decorating pro or just here for the fun, come make something sweet and celebrate Homecoming!
Students - check out the Student Connections email and Panther Connect to sign up your cake decorating team!
Women's Volleyball vs York College
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Clark Center
The Panther Women's Volleyball team takes on York College!
Pool Party with CAB
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Clark Athletic Center
Join CAB as we celebrate Panther Pride Homecoming at the pool! Music, giveaways, and more.
29th Annual Alumni Association of SUNY Old Westbury Dinner
Time: 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Location: Jericho Terrace, Mineola, NY 11501
Registration required
Join us as we celebrate the achievements of Nathan Green, CEO of Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled, Cynthia Horner, CEO & Publisher of Right On! Digital and Right On! Magazine, Kevin C. Riley ’10, Council Member of District 12 Bronx, and Angela Wambugu Cobb, VP of Institutional Advancement and Executive Director of the Old Westbury College Foundation
Friday, October 2, 2026
Students/Alumni vs. Faculty/Staff Softball Game
Time: 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 softball field for some friendly competition!
Alumni Welcome Reception
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location: City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill, Westbury, NY 11590
Registration required
Join President Sams as we kick off Alumni Homecoming Weekend at City Cellar. Reconnect with fellow alumni over drinks and appetizers, and hear from University leadership. Enjoy a fun evening of networking, conversation, and celebration!
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.
Stay Up at the Union
Time: 11:00 p.m. - 4:00 a.m.
Location: Student Union
Keep the Homecoming energy going all night long at Stay Up at the Union! Bring your friends, show your Panther pride, and enjoy the vibes as we keep the celebration going into the night!
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Tailgate Experience & PantherFest Block Party
Tailgate Experience & PantherFest Block Party
Time: 12 PM to 6 PM
Location: Clark Athletic Center Parking Lot
Registration required
The Tailgate Experience welcomes alumni and the campus community to come together for an afternoon like no other. This is the place to be in the center of it all.
From 1 PM - 6 PM join us on for activities including a mechanical bull, rock climbing, inflatables, food, and more!
*Alumni Note: Planning on being a tailgate host? Advanced registration is required. Be sure to register and reserve your spot!
Registration to attend is required for all faculty, staff, alumni, & outside guests. Current SUNY Old Westbury students can swipe in for admission.
Alumni VIP Lounge
Time: 12 PM to 6 PM
Location: Clark Athletic Center Parking Lot
Registered Alumni. Must be 21 years old and over with valid ID.
Be part of this exclusive social space for fun, games, catered lunch, and exclusive adults beverages for registered alumni, 21 and over only.
Homecoming Comedy Show
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM
Location: Campus Center
Registration required
Get ready for an evening of laughter, connection, and Panther Pride with 2 time Emmy nominated comedian Michael Yo and Ruperto Vanderpool as the opening act. You won't want to miss it! It will be unforgettable!
After Party
Time: Immediately following the comedy show
Location: Campus Center
Registration required
Keep the fun going with music, dancing, and late-night breakfast after the show.
Homecoming Concert
Time: 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Location: Multipurpose Rooms, Student Union
Join SGA & CAB for the annual Homecoming Concert! Artist announcements and student ticket sales will begin on September 9th!
Sunday, October 4, 2026
PPH Recovery Brunch
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Dining Hall, Campus Center
Join SGA and CAB as we eat, reflect, and recharge after a great Panther Pride Homecoming Weekend!
Homecoming Finale Brunch
Time: 11:30 AM to 3 PM
Location: Campus Center
Registration required
Join President Sams in closing the Alumni Homecoming Weekend with a festive musical brunch celebrating milestone reunion classes of '76, '86, '96, '06, and '16. Featuring a special live musical performance by the Alumni Music Ensemble, Craig S. Harris '76, Ronald Giffin '77, and Napoleon Revels-Bey '74, honoring Richard Harper and Warren Smith. Also, a special guest performance by American drummer and jazz musician Carl Allen. Registration is required, and all alumni are welcome!
Questions?
Alumni & Friends Contact
Alumni and Friends should contact Penny Chin, Director 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
The Panther Pride 2025 Photo Galleries
From Panther Pride Week to "Who Runs the Yard," the Alumni Tailgate to concerts on campus, check out photos from the friends, families and student who made Homecoming 2025 so special.
Relive Panther Pride Homecoming 2025
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