Alumni & Family Weekend 2025
Alumni & Family Weekend 2025 is Friday, September 19 - Sunday, September 21!
Save the Date for Alumni and Family Weekend 2025 Friday, September 19th through Sunday, September 21st. We are proud to welcome alumni & families, and current SMC students & families to celebrate the weekend of programming on and off campus.
See our accommodations page for a list of hotels in the area, and check out our weekend specific links below!
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Saint Michael’s College loves working with parents and families of current and former students to connect with even more people. Are you interested in becoming a family volunteer?
See the schedule below!
| Alumni & Family Weekend 2025 Schedule | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, September 19, 2025 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
| All Day | THRIVE at SMC is accepting donations! This on-campus food pantry supports the entire SMC community through cross-campus, interdepartmental support. THRIVE has requested the following donations: breakfast foods, healthy snacks, nut butters, gluten free options, and toiletries. | MOVE office – 1st floor Alliot | N/A |
| 3:00 PM AND 4:00 PM | Celebrate 10 years of the the Farm at SMC! Join the farm crew for tour of our working farm and cut your own bouquet of SMC-grown flowers. Each tour will run approx 45 min and meet at the entrance to the Pomerleau Alumni Center. | SMC Farm – Meet at Pomerleau Alumni Center (across the street from campus) | |
| 6:00 PM | Hall of Fame Reception and Induction Ceremony. RSVP required. | Roy Room and Archway Lounge – Dion Student Center | |
| 7:00 PM | Concert by the Pan African Choir Uganda led by Simon Yiga 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | McCarthy Arts Center Recital Hall | Free |
| Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
| All Day | THRIVE at SMC is accepting donations! This on-campus food pantry supports the entire SMC community through cross-campus, interdepartmental support. THRIVE has requested the following donations: breakfast foods, healthy snacks, nut butters, gluten free options, and toiletries. | Alliot Student Center – 1st floor, at the Alumni & Family Engagement table! | N/A |
| 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Alumni Board of Directors Meeting | Klein | Invite only |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meet the Alumni & Family Engagement team! | Alliot Student Center – 1st floor | N/A |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | SMC Farm Stand Open! | Alliot Student Center – 1st floor | N/A |
| 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Meet Alumni Makers- Celebrate innovation and community by browns and purchasing products from local and alumni small businesses. | Alliot Student Center – 1st floor | Free |
| 9:30 AM | Revisit your North Campus memories with a tour of the Costume Storage Area in Sloane Hall! 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | Sloane Hall (meet on the side of Sloan that faces main campus) | Free |
| 10:00 AM | Continue your reminiscing and meet current Arts students with a Tour of McCarthy Arts Center and the Klein Basement, where props and furniture are stored. 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | McCarthy Arts Center Lobby | Free |
| 10:00 -11:00 AM | Join members of the Patrick 鈥61 and Marcelle Leahy Institute for the Environment on an Outdoor Classrooms tour! Spaces will include the Natural Area, the Teaching Gardens, the center of campus, and the Farm. | Meet in front of Hoehl Welcome Center | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Institute for Global Engagement panel discussion with students, alums and faculty: Learn about such IGE programs and opportunities as study abroad, international internships, Peace Corps Prep, Fulbright awards and collaboration with an engaged international student population, all of which provide students with global and related career competencies for competitive graduate school admission, post-graduate fellowships and service, and successful workforce placement. | Cheray Hall Room 111 | Free |
| 11:00 AM | Come have an informal chat with Music Professors Ellis, LeClair, Lew, and Summerfield! 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | McCarthy 134 | Free |
| 11:00 AM | Women’s Tennis vs. Bentley | Tarrant Courts | Free |
| 11:00 AM | Women’s Field Hockey Game vs. Southern Connecticut State | Duffy Field | Free |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Annual College Leadership Address with President Plumb. All families and alumni are welcome to gather as the President shares his insights on the Saint Michael鈥檚 College experience and updates on college initiatives. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and hear directly from the college leadership. Light refreshments will be available. | Cheray Hall Room 101 | |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Durick Library Archives Open House. Join Liz Scott, Archives Curator, for a special glimpse into St. Mike’s history. | Durick Library Lower Level | Free |
| 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Tennis Reception: Join the SMC Men鈥檚 and Women鈥檚 Tennis teams for a casual reception for alumni, current SMC players, and their families during the matches! | Free | |
| 12:00 – 2:00 PM | [SOLD OUT] Celebrate 10 years of The Farm by enjoying a locally sourced salad lunch. RSVP required. | The Farm at SMC | SOLD OUT |
| 1:00 – 2:30 PM | Slow Pitch Softball Game! Join the SMC Softball team for a pickup game for alumni, current SMC players, and their families! | Doc Jacobs Field | Free |
| 1:00 PM | Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game | 300’s Field | Free |
| 2:00 PM | Women’s Ice Hockey Exhibition Kickoff: Saint Michael鈥檚 College women’s ice hockey will face crosstown rival University of Vermont for a season-opening exhibition game at historic Gutterson Fieldhouse in Burlington. Don鈥檛 miss this exciting matchup between two Vermont programs as they come together for a high-energy start to the year. | Gutterson Field House, UVM | $12 pp adults, $8 pp 17 and under- |
| 2:00 PM | Have an informal chat with English Professor Nick Clary and Theatre Professors Devlin and Harrigan! 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | McCarthy 134 | Free |
| 2:00 PM | Men’s Tennis vs. Bentley | Tarrant Courts | Free |
| 2:00 PM | Men’s Soccer vs. Assumption | Duffy Field | Free |
| 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Welcome Back Bash! Student Activities and the Student Government Association invite to enjoy fun activities including a club fair, an SMC farm stand and more. | Durick Library Lawn | Free |
| 3:00 PM | Ever wondered how McCarthy Arts Center was brought to life? Join Professor William Tortolano for a conversation about the process of planning and building McCarthy! 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | McCarthy 134 | Free |
| 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Get a tour of the new Kelley Ski Center! | Kelley Ski Center | Free |
| 4:00 PM | Join students, alumni, faculty, and staff in a memorial circle to remember the Rathgebs and other Theatre & Music alumni who we have lost. A commissioned portrait of the Rathgebs will also be unveiled at this special gathering. 鈥 McCarthy 50th Celebration | McCarthy Theatre | Free |
| 4:00 – 4:30 PM | Legacy student and family reception with President Plumb – celebrating our SMC families that have invested in a St. Mike’s education for 2 or more generations. | Pomerleau Alumni Center | Invite only |
| 4:30 – 6:00 PM | The Purple & Gold Gratitude Reception (invite only). This reception is to celebrate our leadership donors, legacy families, alumni, and parent volunteers. This event honors their generous support and dedication to Saint Michael鈥檚 College, highlighting the impactful ways they help shape our community. Enjoy cocktails and lite bites as we gather for meaningful connections, and heartfelt thanks. | Pomerleau Alumni Center | Invite only |
| 6:00 PM | Women’s Soccer vs. Bentley | Duffy Field | Free |
| 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Four Quarters Alumni & Family Social | Four Quarters, Winooski | Pay-as-you-go |
| Sunday, September 21, 2025 | |||
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | COST |
| 9:30 – 11:00 AM | SMC Family Breakfast. Before you leave, enjoy a complimentary breakfast and connect with other SMC parents, family, and students. Richard and Mary Plumb will be on hand to connect with alumni and families. | Green Mountain Dining Room 1st floor Alliot | |
| 11:00 AM | Mass | Chapel | N/A |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Women’s Volleyball Alumnae Game | Ross Sports Center | Free |
| Campus Store Hours | |||
| Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM | |||
| Saturday: 9 AM – 4 PM | |||
| Sunday: 9 AM – 12 PM | |||