Homecoming 2022 Schedule

SNHU Manchester Campus

We had a blast celebrating 90 years of SNHU! Check out what happened on campus ...

Friday, Oct. 14, 2022

Paint Night
8-10:30 pm | Alumni Hall, Gustafson Center | $10/painter

Explore your creative side. Our instructor guided painters through the creation of a lovely fall masterpiece (see painting selection at left). Painters left with a fun memento to remember their Homecoming 2022 experience!

SNHU Esports Rocket League Tournament vs. McGill University
9 pm | Esports Arena, William S. and Joan Green Center for Student Success

Viewers joined in-person from the Arena or virtually on Twitch.

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Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022

5K Fun Run/Walk
Check in: 8:45 am | Mark A. Ouellette Stadium | $5/runner; free for SNHU students and kids under 10

Runners/walkers enjoyed the sights on campus for our annual Homecoming 5K Fun Run/Walk! The race took place at Mark A. Ouellette Stadium (formerly Penmen Stadium). Recognition of Track & Field Events Coach Ed Daniels occurred prior to race start.

The Chandler Center Open House/Service Project
10 am-12 pm | The Chandler Center, Belknap Hall

Attendees toured and completed service projects at The Chandler Center's new location. Guests enjoyed brunch-y food and drinks and heard how the Center serves and learns together.

Street Fair
11 am-3 pm | Green Space

Our famous Homecoming Street Fair boasts food trucks, games, giveaways, music, and more! This year's highlights included: nine hole mini golf, inflatables, balloon artist, caricature artist, photo ops and performances. Hosted by CAPE, SGA, student clubs and various SNHU departments.

Cornhole Tournament
11 am-3 pm | Walkway between Belknap and Robert Frost Halls

Women’s Varsity Tennis vs. Bentley
1 pm | Mark A. Ouellette Stadium Courts

Pre-match recognition of NE10 Hall of Fame inductee Amber Chandronnait ’11 ’14G.

SNHU Alumni Association Annual Meeting
2-2:45 pm | Makerspace, Wolak Library Learning Commons

Attendees learned about the mission of the board, its members and what they do. Check out the recording.

SNHU Esports Fortnite Tournament/Tours
3-6 pm ET | Esports Arena, William S. and Joan Green Center for Student Success

Spectators and visitors were welcome to tour the space and hear about the programs offered.

SNHU Awards and Community Celebration
3:30-4:30 pm | Wolak Library Learning Commons Lawn

A fun community celebration honoring some of our most outstanding alumni, volunteers and community members.

2022 Honorees
Hall of Fame: Andre Hawaux '92MBA
Distinguished Service to Alumni: Connie Hebert & Ed Daniels
Distinguished Service: Jennifer Kidwell '91 '16G
Emerging Leader: Vishwal Shah '18G & Stephen Burkhart '16 '19G '22G

Women’s Soccer vs. University of New Haven
4 pm | Mark A. Ouellette Stadium

Women’s Field Hockey vs. Mercy College
4 pm | Larkin Field

All Class Reunion Reception
4:30-6 pm | Wolak Library Learning Commons Lawn

Calling all alumni from class years ending in '2s, '7s, and everyone in between! Attendees mixed and mingled with fellow alumni over appetizers, refreshments and a cash bar, with live music from the Cold Engines.

Lighting Up the Night - Firepits and S'mores
6:30-8:30 pm | SETA Lawn

A Homecoming tradition in a new location! Guests enjoyed a family-friendly night with s'mores around the fire.

Men's Soccer vs. Southern Connecticut State University
7 pm | Mark A. Ouellette Stadium

Greek Night in the Pub
8-11 pm | Last Chapter Pub, Robert A Freese Student Center

A Homecoming tradition for SNHU/NHC Greeks! Guests enjoyed an evening in the pub catching up with current and former members of SNHU's fraternities and sororities. Sponsored by the Inter-Greek Council and Alumni Engagement.

Big Money Bingo
8-9 pm | Banquet Hall, Dining Center

Big Money Bingo is always the hottest game of the night, with chances to win some fabulous prizes. Congratulations to the winners!

Evening Entertainment: Mentalist Mark A. Gibson
9-10:30 pm | Banquet Hall, Dining Center

From the Magic Castle in Hollywood to The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Mark A. Gibson is very quickly becoming one of the most sought after Mentalists in America. Described as the “Great Gatsby” of magic, Mark’s show is a night of interactive psychological illusions like you’ve never seen before. Attendees enjoyed a show where your Mind is NOT the only one playing tricks on you.

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Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

Club Field Hockey vs. Dartmouth
9 am | Larkin Field

Strive Cycling
9-9:45 am; 10-10:45 am; 11-11:45 am | SETA Patio

Strive Indoor Cycling is central NH’s premier Indoor Cycling Studio. The Deborah L. Coffin Women's Center and The Chandler Center brought Strive to Homecoming. Let your mind go as you work your whole body on the bike. Workouts are beat driven and super sweaty! Let the beat push you to work harder and to reach new levels. Participants donated to the New Hampshire Women’s Foundation which invests in opportunity and equality for women and girls in the Granite State.

Men's Lacrosse vs. Team Scotland
1 pm | Mark A. Ouelette Stadium

Men's Lacrosse vs. Team Scotland
3 pm | Mark A. Ouelette Stadium

Club Field Hockey vs. Umass
12 pm | Larkin Field

Club Women's Soccer vs. Brandeis
2 pm | Larkin Field

Men's Club Soccer vs. Colby College
5 pm | Larkin Field

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