Homecoming & Family Weekend Schedule

Check-In
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Duquesne Union, 2nd Floor Lounge ("The Fishbowl") 
Visit the PNC Atrium on the 2nd Floor of the Duquesne Union when you arrive to receive your name tag, campus map, and more at our modernized, sustainable check-in experience! Everyone to arrive will receive a FREE Duquesne-themed Eat n Park Smiley cookie to sweeten their arrival back to the Bluff!
 
Campus Tours for the Class of 1975
Departing at 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 11:30 a.m. Walking and riding tours available. The tour will make a pit-stop at the Red Ring statue for a complimentary photo at our favorite Duquesne landmark!
 
Welcome Mass
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Duquesne Chapel, Old Main
A welcome celebration for the Class of 1975 and Golden Dukes.
 
Golden Dukes Luncheon
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Power Center Ballroom
Admission is complimentary for members of the Class of 1975 and one guest. $20 per person for all other guests. Advance registration is required. Alumni from the Class of 1975 and earlier are invited to attend this special celebration as members of the 50th Reunion Class are inducted as Golden Dukes. Suggested attire for the event is business casual.
 
Academic Showcases
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Various locations around campus
Engage with alumni, faculty, staff, students, and parents to expand your network and share your experiences. Refreshments and specialty giveaways will be provided. Open to all alumni, students, and families, these revamped academic showcases are the perfect way to stay in-the-know about your academic school! 

Diversity Happy Hour with The Center for Excellence in Diversity and Student Inclusion (21+)
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Power Center Ballroom 
All diversity alumni, family and friends are welcome! Mix and mingle, network and socialize. Food, drinks, and giveaways provided. Then continue the celebration with on-campus fireworks presented by Zambelli!
 
Dinner and Dance Party with MAMMA MANIA!
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse
This year’s signature attraction, a dinner and dance party in the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse featuring MAMMA MANIA! New York City’s ultimate ABBA tribute band! Prepare to be transported back to the vibrant 1970s as Mamma Mania! brings the classic hits of one of pop music's most iconic groups to life. With their dazzling costumes, flawless harmonies, and captivating stage presence, this tribute captures the essence of ABBA’s unforgettable sound. From "Dancing Queen" to "Mamma Mia," alums, students and families will enjoy a night filled with nostalgia from a stellar cast of musicians.

Zambelli Fireworks on the Bluff
9:30 p.m. 
Get in the spirit of Homecoming and Family Weekend with a Duquesne Fireworks Display.  For best viewing watch at Academic Walk (in front of Rooney field), front of Union, or McCloskey Field.

Check-In
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Duquesne Union, 2nd Floor Lounge ("The Fishbowl") 
Visit the PNC Atrium on the 2nd Floor of the Duquesne Union when you arrive to receive your name tag, campus map, and more at our modernized, sustainable check-in experience! Everyone to arrive will receive a FREE Duquesne-themed Eat n Park Smiley cookie to sweeten their arrival back to the Bluff!

Double Decker Bus Tours 
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Depart from Forbes Ave
Take a tour of Pittsburgh with one of our 14 time slots available with the famous red double decker buses! Along the way, the friendly and funny bus guide shares insight into the history of the city, pointing out important landmarks and architecture. *Please note this is rain or shine, participants should dress for the weather that day. **For those registering for the 8:00 a.m. tour, please check in on Friday to get your tickets, as registration does not open until 8:00 a.m. on Saturday.

Family Welcome Breakfast
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Duquesne Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
Enjoy a continental breakfast of pastries, breads, and snacks while hearing from Student Life’s leadership about Duquesne and family involvement.
 
Campus Tours
9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Join an Admissions Representative in a tour of campus! Tours will depart from the fountain on the Union Perron.

Veterans' Memorial
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Victory Garden
Join us at the Victory Garden as we honor our fallen veterans at this annual service.

Veterans' Breakfast
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Administration Building, Admissions Welcome Center, 1st Floor
Join fellow alumni and student veterans to mix and mingle over this continental breakfast, as well as meet our Director of Veteran Programs at Duquesne. Learn how you can get involved with veteran students.
 
Young Alumni Pre-Game Tailgate
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Unico Family Pavilion
Join fellow graduates of the last decade for the first ever pre-game brunch, hosted by the Young Alumni Network! Enjoy a brunch buffet of Hogan Dining Hall favorites, mimosas, beer, hard seltzers, games, and raffle prizes. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a souvenir cocktail glass!

10th Anniversary of Red Ring Statue Celebration
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Red Ring Statue
Wear your Duquesne Red Ring and stop by for FREE professional photos with the statue.

Homecoming and Family Weekend Village: 

Black Alumni Association (DUBAN) Tailgate Luncheon
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Village on Mellon Lawn
The Black Alumni Network welcomes alumni, parents and friends to this second-annual pre-game get together, featuring a Pittsburgh tailgate-themed menu, dessert station, beer, wine and assorted non-alcoholic beverages. Join your Duquesne friends, the Divine Nine, BSU, Ebony Women, Collegiate 100 and others while making new connections during an Uno Tournament or relaxed corn hole game. New to this year, the first 100 people to arrive to either tailgate will receive a Duquesne tote bag! *Purchasing a ticket to either the Alumni Association or the DUBAN tailgate allows you entrance into either. All paid guests must check in with event staff at the entrance of the tent.
 
Alumni Association Tailgate Luncheon
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Homecoming Village on Mellon Lawn
Join alumni, parents and friends to this annual pre-game lunch, featuring a Pittsburgh tailgate-themed menu, dessert station, beer, wine and assorted non-alcoholic beverages. New to this year, the first 100 people to arrive to either tailgate will receive a Duquesne tote bag! *Purchasing a ticket to either the Alumni Association or the DUBAN tailgate allows you entrance into either. All paid guests must check in with event staff at the entrance of the tent.

Family Fun Zone
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
College Hall Lawn
Games, inflatables, prizes, and activities for children 12 and under, like free bubbles, a balloon artist, and a face painter!
 
AutumnFest
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Academic Walk & College Hall Lawn (Rain Site: Duquesne Union)
Head out to Academic Walk for our sidewalk festival. Carnival games, prizes, food, and entertainment attractions sponsored by various student organizations. It’s the best way to celebrate the season and Duquesne school spirit, so you won’t want to miss out.
 
Rally to Rooney Parade
12:00 - 12:40 p.m.
Academic Walk
Get pumped up with a parade that’s bigger and better than ever! South Allegheny Marching Band, the Duquesne Pep Band, mascots, student athletes, cheerleaders, dance team, and more will lead us in the rally down Academic Walk before the Homecoming and Family Weekend Football game!
 
Football Game: Duquesne vs. St. Francis University
1:00 p.m.
Rooney Field
Cheer on your Duquesne Dukes as they take on St. Francis University! Festivities during the game include the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming King and Queen and performances by the cheer and dance teams.
 
Duke 100 Celebration Reception and Dinner
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
College Hall, Rooms 104 & 105; and Duquesne Union, Africa Room, 3rd Floor
Celebrate 100 years of the student journalism.
  
Craft Beer, Bourbon, and Wine Flights
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Homecoming Village on Mellon Lawn
Join the Duquesne Community at the Homecoming Village for a beer tasting on the Bluff that features flights from some of Pittsburgh's best breweries. Not into beer? We’ll have a selection of bourbons, local cider and wines reflecting our region, as well as soft drinks. Meet up with your friends for a drink and snacks, then continue the fun at the Union for Bingo.

Outdoor Mass
5:30 p.m.
Crucifix Garden (lawn between Rockwell Hall and Rangos); Rain Site: Duquesne Chapel, Old Main
Join Spiritan Campus Ministry for this special offering of an Outdoor Mass to take place at the Crucifix Garden.
 
Bingo
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Duquesne Union Ballroom, 4th Floor
Join us for a fun night of bingo! Enjoy light bites while playing a family favorite game and mingling with your fellow Homecoming and Family Weekend guests. This year will feature even more luxury prizes!