Celebrating community: St. Scholastica’s 16th annual Homecoming weekend

The College of St. Scholastica will host its 16th annual Homecoming weekend on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11. This weekend will feature a series of athletics competitions, an on-campus tailgate for the Saints community, and additional alumni gatherings.

“Homecoming is a cherished tradition at the College that brings together our alumni, students, parents, and the broader community for a weekend of celebration and connection,” said Rose Carpenter ’22 (MBA ’24), director of Alumni Engagement. “We can’t wait to have everyone together in community on the Duluth main campus.”

With fall sports in full swing, several athletic competitions are scheduled throughout the weekend. Home matches begin Friday night, with Saints volleyball taking on the Bennies of the College of Saint Benedict. The Saints’ energy continues into Saturday with soccer matches against the Concordia College Cobbers. Notably, the Saints football team goes head-to-head against the Carleton College Knights on Saturday afternoon.

Several additional events have been added to Saturday’s schedule. Saints of all ages and abilities are invited to the 3rd annual 5K Run/Walk, sponsored by St. Scholastica Nordic skiing, around the Duluth main campus. Students and alumni alike are also encouraged to kick off Homecoming 2025 with the ultimate Saints community celebration at the Campus Tailgate. The event will include local food trucks, a dirty soda bar, a beer garden, a DJ, and plenty of fun activities. Buses will be available to ride from campus to the football game. Additionally, the St. Scholastica Music Program is presenting its Prism Concert as part of the homecoming celebration. This free, hour-long performance will showcase the College’s instrumental and choral ensembles in a colorful showcase.

Later on Saturday evening, Alumni Engagement is hosting a Paint and Sip event for alumni and friends to unwind over guided painting presented by Northern Exposure Art and refreshments. Registration is required. The College will also induct the 14th class into the Athletics Hall of Fame. This event celebrates the excellence and contributions of past student-athletes and coaches.

The Homecoming weekend schedule

• Friday, Oct. 10: Volleyball against the College of Saint Benedict at 7 p.m. in the Reif Gymnasium
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Annual 5K Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Science Center Front Lawn
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Campus Tailgate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mitchell Parking Lot
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Prism Concert from 11 a.m. to noon in the Mitchell Auditorium
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Football against Carleton College at 1 p.m. at the Marv Heikkinen Field of Walt Hunting Stadium
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Men’s soccer against Concordia College at 1 p.m. at Kenny Harkins Field
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Women’s soccer against Concordia College at 3:30 p.m. at Kenny Harkins Field
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Paint and Sip at 6 p.m. in Somers Lounge
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Athletics Hall of Fame social hour from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Student Center Flex Space
• Saturday, Oct. 11: Athletics Hall of Fame ceremony at 7 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium

“This year’s Homecoming weekend is full of opportunities for Saints of all generations to reconnect and reminisce about their time at the College,” said Carpenter. Join your fellow Saints on the Duluth main campus to celebrate the St. Scholastica community! The full schedule of events can be found at css.edu/homecoming.

Athletics Week of Giving is Oct. 5-11, the week before Homecoming! This is your chance to support Saints teams and student-athletes, keeping Saints athletics thriving for years to come. Make a gift, spread the word, and track our progress at go.css.edu/athletics. Go, Saints!