Falcon Weekend Schedule

We welcome all guests to attend any event throughout the weekend! For your convenience, we’ve noted below if a session is likely to be of interest to all alumni, alumni celebrating a class reunion, or parents and families, along with which sessions will have a recording available after the event. 

Friday, October 13

2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Campus Tours [A] [F] [R]
LaCava Center, First Floor, Undergraduate Admission
Whether it’s been a while since you last toured the beautiful Bentley campus or you are experiencing it for the first time, we welcome you to join a guided walking tour. The first tour will be offered at 2:00 p.m.; a second tour will be offered at 3:00 p.m. Both tours will depart from Undergraduate Admission. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive on time.

3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Back to the Classroom [A] [F] [R]
Smith Academic Technology Center, Third Floor, Room 307
Sit in on a mock class taught by Professor Lynn Wolf ’88, MBA ’00. She will test your knowledge on basic business and accounting curriculum and give you a taste of current students’ classroom experience.

4:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Reception with Bentley Hillel [A] [F] [R]
Student Center, Third Floor, Sacred Space
Join Bentley Hillel for a pre-Shabbat mixer to learn all about what Jewish life looks like on campus, hear about our affiliation with Hillel Council of New England and bring in Shabbat together as a community with challah and wine. Light kosher appetizers will be served.

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Top Tips for Maximizing Charitable Giving [A] [F] [R]
LaCava Center, Third Floor, Room 305
Whether you’re interested in enhancing the impact of your personal philanthropy or wish to understand the full range of opportunities to plan tax-smart ways to support your favorite charities, this session will provide top tips and new opportunities that can help you get the most out of your current or long-range charitable giving. This session will be led by Liz Siladi, Bentley’s senior philanthropic advisor. She has over 35 years of experience working with donors and advisors on a wide array of charitable gift planning.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Intersectionality and Finding Your Way to be a Force for Good [A] [F] [R] ★
LaCava Center, Third Floor, Room 325
Join The Center for Women and Business (CWB) for an in-depth conversation on how applying an intersectional lens to leadership has empowered women and gender-diverse individuals to change the way they do business for the better. After the panel, join us for a reception where our current students can meet and celebrate our women and gender-diverse Bentley alumni who embody what it means to be a force for good.

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Welcome Back Reunion Dinner: Classes of 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993 and 1998 [R]
LaCava Center, Faculty and Staff Dining Room
Catch up with fellow classmates over dinner on Bentley’s campus and share what you’ve been up to in recent years.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
CAB-Sponsored Falcon Frenzy
Greenspace
Join CAB for Falcon Frenzy and show your school spirit! Come enjoy giveaways, food, attractions and more. Please note: this event is exclusively for current Bentley students.

Saturday, October 14

9:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Men’s Soccer Alumni Game [A] [F] [R] 
Lower Campus, Football Field
Past and present men’s soccer players come together for a little friendly competition during this year’s alumni game. Dust off those cleats, get some field time in, and be sure to stick around for the Bentley Men’s Soccer game vs. Southern New Hampshire University at 12:30 p.m. Email Coach Crompton at gcrompton@bentley.edu to participate.

9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Campus Tours [A] [F] [R] 
LaCava Center, First Floor, Undergraduate Admission
Whether it’s been a while since you last toured the beautiful Bentley campus or you are experiencing it for the first time, we welcome you to join a guided walking tour. The first tour will be offered at 9:00 a.m.; a second tour will be offered at 10:00 a.m. Both tours will depart from Undergraduate Admission. Space is limited, so be sure to arrive on time.

9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Undergraduate Admission Information Session [A] [R] ★
LaCava Center, Third Floor, Room 325
Join Donna Kendall, associate vice president, enrollment management to learn and ask questions about the college admissions process, financial aid options, and the many reasons why Bentley might be the right choice for your high school students.

10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Game: Bentley Falcons vs. Adelphi Panthers [A] [F] [R] 
Lower Campus, Soccer Field
Watch the Falcons take on the Panthers! Men’s and women’s soccer alumni will meet up after the game, before the men’s soccer game, on the sidelines.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Building Trust and Transparency Around AI [A] [F] [R] ★
Lindsay Hall, Koumantzelis Auditorium
As artificial intelligence is a growing presence in our lives, learn about American perceptions of AI and if people trust businesses to use it responsibly, through the second annual Bentley-Gallup survey. Find out how Bentley is at the forefront of embracing this technology and its impact.

10:45 to 11:30 a.m.
CEO 101: Becoming the CEO of Your Life through Career Education [F]
Adamian Academic Center, First Floor, Wilder Pavilion
Join Alyssa Hammond, director of undergraduate career development in the Pulsifer Career Development Center, as she gives a fun, interactive talk on one of the most important topics covered in Career Design Introduction (CDI) courses. Learn how parents and families can help their students with this important aspect of career development and design to become the CEO of their lives during their time at Bentley and beyond.

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Softball Alumni Game [A] [F] [R] 
Lower Campus, Softball Field
Past and present softball players come together for a little friendly competition during this year’s alumnae game at the newly renovated softball field before enjoying the homecoming football game at 3:00 p.m. Email Coach McDonough at tmcdonough@bentley.edu to participate.

11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Future Falcon Arts and Crafts [A] [F] [R] 
LaCava Tent
There’s something for everyone at Falcon Weekend, including your little Future Falcons! Stop by with your children and grandchildren for some fall-themed arts and crafts, including a Where’s Flex? The Activity Book, sweet treats, games and more!

12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
LGBTQ+ and Allies Reception [A] [F] [R] 
Student Center, Third Floor, Gender and Sexuality Student Lounge, STU 310A
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Gender and Sexuality Student Programs, and LGBTQ+ Steering Committee for a community meet and greet with university staff and students.

12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game: Bentley Falcons vs. Southern New Hampshire Penmen [A] [F] [R] 
Lower Campus, Soccer Field
Watch the Falcons take on the Penmen! Men’s and women’s soccer alumni will meet up before the game, following the women’s soccer game, on the sidelines.

12:45 to 1:30 p.m.
Study Abroad: What Families Need to Know [F]
Adamian Academic Center, First Floor, Wilder Pavilion
Bentley graduates consistently rate study abroad as one of the most transformative learning experiences of their college career, positively impacting their professional and personal lives. This session will discuss the wide variety of study abroad opportunities at Bentley — intensive courses, summer, semester, academic year — with a focus on semester-long programs. We’ll give an overview of study abroad academics, health and safety, financial aid and scholarships. We’ll share how students can prepare to apply and make the most of their international opportunities, and we’ll offer tips for families to support them.

1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
ALANA Reception [A] [F] [R] 
Lower Campus, Dana Athletic Center, Carleton Room
The Bentley Mosaic Alumni Council and the Multicultural Center welcome alumni, families, current students, staff and faculty to celebrate Falcons of color at Bentley before the homecoming football game. Light refreshments will be served.

1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
Falcon Weekend BBQ Lunch [A] [F] [R] 
Lower Campus, Parking Lot behind Dana Athletic Center
Before you head to the football field for kickoff, grab a casual grilled lunch with the community!

1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Reunion Tailgate: Classes of 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 [R] 
Lower Campus, Mini Greenspace, Outside of Orchard North
Catch up with fellow classmates before the homecoming football game and share what you’ve been up to in recent years over an exclusive BBQ lunch for you and your class.

1:45 to 2:30 p.m.
Supporting the Academic Experience [F]
Adamian Academic Center, First Floor, Wilder Pavilion
Have you had a conversation with your student about academic advising, major selection or academic support? We invite you to learn how the Advising team within Academic Services provides holistic, developmental academic advising and support for all students.

6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Reunion Celebration [R] 
The LOCAL Kitchen & Drinks, Waltham 
Connect with former classmates and make new friends during a night filled with food, fun and festivities. All Bentley alumni with class years ending in 3 or 8 are invited to join! Your registration includes heavy appetizers and two drink tickets.

7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Men’s Ice Hockey Game: Bentley Falcons at Northeastern Huskies [A] [F] [R] 
Northeastern University, Matthews Arena
Head into Boston and cheer the Falcons to victory on the road! Tickets are $15 and are on sale now. Purchase your tickets.

Sunday, October 15

9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Catholic Mass [A] [R] [F] 
Student Center, First Floor, Back Bay Rooms
The Bentley Catholic Community welcomes all students, alumni, families and friends to Catholic Mass, hosted by the Bentley Catholic Association. Father Ted Brown, ms, Catholic Chaplain, will celebrate the Mass. The Bentley Catholic Music Ensemble will lead Mass. You will also have the chance to meet the new director of the Spiritual Life Center, Chaplain Adam Reynolds.

10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Post-Worship Coffee Hour [A] [R] [F] 
Student Center, First Floor, Lobby of the Back Bay Rooms
Attendees of the Catholic Mass are invited to stay for an informal coffee hour with donuts, coffee and apple cider.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Open Skate [A] [F] [R] 
The Bentley Arena
Enjoy donuts, muffins, coffee and hot cocoa before you hit the ice and skate like a Falcon! Bring your own skates or rent them on site. A signed waiver is required. This event is for ages five and up.