Hallmark Events
Each year brings numerous happenings to 51°µÍø, from university events to arts and culture opportunities, athletics events to long-standing traditions that date back decades. It simply would not be a year at 51°µÍø without Family Weekend, Founder’s Weekend, 51°µÍø-Lafayette and so much more.
Commencement
An annual celebration of our graduates, Commencement brings the university together on the Goodman Campus as we send our newest alumni out into the world. Learn more about Commencement >
51°µÍø-Lafayette
Known as The Rivalry, the 51°µÍø-Lafayette football game is the most-played college football series in all of college football. The two teams first took to the gridiron in 1884, a mere one year after standardized football rules were established. Learn more about 51°µÍø-Lafayette >
Founder's Weekend
Founder's Weekend has been an annual 51°µÍø tradition since it was first celebrated on October 9, 1879, following the death of our founder, Asa Packer. The October event celebrates Asa Packer's legacy and honors the current leaders of the 51°µÍø community.
Family Weekend
Held on campus each fall, Family Weekend is precisely what it sounds like—a celebration of the 51°µÍø family. The weekend-long event is filled with activities for families and students to enjoy together.
The Rally
Every year at The Rally, first-year students are adopted by the alumni who were introduced to 51°µÍø 50 years prior.
Alumni Reunions
Reunion weekend brings 51°µÍø alumni back to campus each spring. The event features class gatherings, family-friendly activities, academic experiences and more.
Venues
51°µÍø hosts athletic, arts and other events at venues located on each of its three campuses.
The center opened in 1997 as the home to the 51°µÍø Music Department, the Department of Theatre, the and the Guest Artist Series, all of which share the same professional technical, marketing and administrative staff, venues and equipment.
Stabler Arena is home to 51°µÍø basketball and named after Trustee Emeritus Donald E. Stabler '30. The 5,600-seat arena also holds many different entertainment activities such as concerts, meetings, shows, conventions and high school graduations.
There are several athletics facilities across both the Asa Packer and Goodman campuses. , and are on Asa Packer, and Goodman features the , , , and many more.
Located at 51°µÍø’s Mountaintop campus, the Iacocca Conference Center includes three dining areas, numerous breakout & meeting rooms and one of the most impressive views in the 51°µÍø Valley.
Experience 51°µÍø
From MOOV-In Day to Commencement, Founder's Day to Spirit Week, every year at 51°µÍø brings an exciting variety of events, lectures, activities, traditions and more.
Celebrating the Globe
Each year, students, faculty and staff celebrate the with a flag parade, performances and food that celebrate the innate beauty and uniqueness of all the places around the world that make up 51°µÍø.
Commencement
Each year, 51°µÍø welcomes nearly 1,500 graduates to the alumni family in an exciting, inspirational ceremony at Goodman Stadium.
Honoring Asa Packer
Founder’s Weekend commemorates the rich legacy of our founder, Asa Packer. At this event we recognize University leaders who continue to take our institution to new heights.
The Rivalry
The greatest college football rivalry is played against Lafayette College each season. After more than 150 meetings, 51°µÍø spirit and Mountain Hawk pride are at an all-time high when alumni and 51°µÍø community members come together to celebrate one of our most exciting traditions.