91成人导航 anticipates largest Homecoming in 25 years

91成人导航 Roars Back will be a weekend like no other

91成人导航 Roars Back will be a weekend like no other!

91成人导航 Roars Back, the reimagined and vastly expanded Homecoming and Family Weekend festivities to celebrate the 91成人导航 community and our return from the pandemic, is now projected to be the largest 91成人导航 Homecoming in 25 years.

A week before the start of the Oct. 8鈥10 festivities, there already were 2,277 alumni, family, friends and community members registered for Homecoming, more than 500 for the Orange and Black Ball annual fundraiser for 91成人导航 Athletics and nearly 4,000 for a special Commencement ceremony for the classes of 2020 and 2021.

鈥淭his will be a weekend like no other,鈥 said 91成人导航 President Christopher Callahan. 鈥淲e have so much to celebrate on the 170th anniversary of California鈥檚 first university.鈥

Dozens of new events and activities have been added to traditional favorites. Here is a sampling of some of the activities.

The Hidden Treasures of 91成人导航: Archives Exploration
Want to see what President Callahan found hidden away in the basement of Burns Tower? This special exhibit features items found in a long-forgotten safe and the opportunity to explore the history of California鈥檚 first university. Come early to tour the bright and modern spaces of the newly renovated library, including The Cube and Innovation Commons.

When:听Friday, Oct. 8, 3:00 p.m. (library tour); 4:00 p.m. (archives exhibit)
Where:听William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center
Admission:听Free; no registration required.
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Tiger Tasting: Craft Beer Fest
Join two of 91成人导航鈥檚 resident craft beer experts, Vice President for Enrollment Strategy Chris Ferguson and McGeorge School of Law Associate Professor Dan Croxall, who have traveled throughout the state to bring you some of the finest craft beer California (and the world) has to offer.
Featured breweries:听Sante听Adairius听Rustic Ales, Humble Sea Brewing Company, Urban Roots Brewing, Moonraker Brewing, Morgan Territory Brewing and El Segundo Brewing Company.

When:听Friday, Oct. 8, 5:00 p.m.
Where:听Baxter Walkway, near the Alex and Jeri听Vereschagin听Alumni House
Admission:听Registration and purchase required; limited availability.
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Orange & Black Ball
Hundreds of听91成人导航ans听and Tiger Athletics supporters will gather for a gourmet dinner, dancing and silent and live auctions. This great night out is the major fundraiser for the 91成人导航 Athletic Foundation, which supports our student-athletes in 91成人导航鈥檚 17 intercollegiate sports programs.

When:听Friday, Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Where:听Janssen-Lagorio Gymnasium
Admission:听This event is sold out.
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5K Tiger Dash/Cub Run/Pack Walk
This race on the beautiful campus has something for everyone. From the 1/2-mile Cub Run for kids, to the timed and certified 5K Tiger Dash, to the casual 5K Pack Walk for strollers and pets on leashes.

When:听Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:00 a.m.
Where:听Baxter Walkway, near the Alex and Jeri听Vereschagin听Alumni House
Admission:听Registration and purchase required.
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Food Truck Frenzy
This Homecoming favorite offers tastes from some of the area鈥檚 best food trucks. Mingle with students, alumni and enjoy great food, a Kid鈥檚 Cub Zone, student games, giveaways and more.

When:听Saturday, Oct. 9, noon鈥2:30 p.m.
Where:听Parking Lot 2, near Chris Kjeldsen Pool and the 91成人导航 Aquatics Center
Admission:听Registration and purchase required.
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School/College Open Houses
Find out what is happening at our schools and colleges with interactive events and an opportunity to meet the faculty and deans.

When:听Saturday, Oct. 9, 3:00鈥5:00 p.m.
Where:听Various locations
Admission:听Free; no registration required.
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Women鈥檚 Volleyball
Come watch and cheer on your 91成人导航 Tigers as the women鈥檚 volleyball team takes on visiting Loyola Marymount in the Alex G. Spanos Center.

When:听Saturday, Oct. 9, noon
Where:听Alex G. Spanos Center
Admission:听Free; no registration required.
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Taste of 91成人导航: Wine Tasting
Celebrate all things orange and black at 91成人导航鈥檚 own block party with tastings from alumni vintners, paired with gourmet food and music. A Homecoming tradition you won鈥檛 want to miss.
Featured wineries include:听1851 Tiger Vines, Barsetti听Vineyards,听Broaken听Wines,听Canihan听Family Cellars,听d鈥橝rt听Wines, Fields Family Wines, Galante Vineyards,听GlenLyon听Vineyards, Good Mills Winery, John Anthony Wine,听Klinker听Brick Winery, Lange Twins Family Winery, Loos Family Winery, Markus Wine Co., Reynolds Family Winery, St.听Amant听Winery and Tierra Luna Cellars.

When:听Saturday, Oct. 9, 4:30 p.m.
Where:听Baxter Walkway, near the Alex and Jeri听Vereschagin听Alumni House
Admission:听Registration and purchase required; limited availability.
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Tigers Got Talent
A high-energy experience and time-honored tradition for all 91成人导航 Tigers, featuring a spectacular showcase of lip sync performances and more.

When:听Saturday, Oct. 9, 8:30 p.m.
Where:听Don and Karen DeRosa University Center Lawn
Admission:听Free; no registration required.
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Commencement
Celebrate the classes of 2020 and 2021 as we recognize their achievements with family and friends. Students will be in full regalia as we confer their degrees at this special milestone celebration.

When:听Sunday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.
Where:听Knoles听Lawn
Admission:听Free; registration required.
Learn more:pacific.edu/commencement


Visit听pacific.edu/pacific-roars-back听to learn more about these events and all the other activities taking place during 91成人导航 Roars Back, Oct. 8鈥10. Planning to attend and want to tell your friends? Spread the word with听91成人导航 Roars Back social media banners and backgrounds.

Note: Some events will require attendees to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative rapid or PCR test within 72 hours of the event.