UMassD Homecoming 2020 is virtual: October 16-18
Join alumni and friends Friday through Sunday for a full weekend of virtual fun, learning, and reconnecting with UMass Dartmouth. Access the Zoom links for all events in the schedule below.
Click here to find video content, including replays of Corsair Classic football and hockey games and cooking demonstrations.
Corsair Chats with Erin Bromage
11:30-12:00 p.m.
Passcode: 460796
UMassD Associate Professor of Biology Erin Bromage will share his expertise regarding COVID-19. Professor Bromage garnered international fame when his blog on the virus went viral and he became a regular guest on national news. In the spring, his Ecology of Infectious Disease course allowed students to track the emerging COVID-19 outbreak in China and beyond.
Job Search Tune-Up
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join the UMass Dartmouth Career Center for a "Tune-Up." Pick up helpful tips for starting (or reinvigorating) your job search. Have you been considering a career change but you're not sure where to begin? Or have you been searching but haven't received many responses to your inquiries? This webinar will guide you to ensure your job search is a success!
Importance of Research & Local Community Partnerships
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join new Charlton College of Business Dean Williams for an open discussion regarding the future of the college including the importance of research and partnerships with the local community.
Corsair Chats with Jeremiah Ho: The LGBTQ Movement in Massachusetts
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Passcode: 460796
The recent legal advances for the LGBTQ movement in the U.S. have ties to Massachusetts. This Corsair Chat will explore how the struggle and successes for LGBTQ individuals in Massachusetts have shaped the movement nationally in the recent advances at the Supreme Court in marriage equality and employment protections. UMass Law Professor Jeremiah Ho, recipient of the 2020 Manning Prize for Teaching Excellence, writes about law and inequality, exploring such issues mostly with respect to sexuality, race, and culture.
The Quantum Theory of Wine: A Sommelier’s Secret to the Attractions of Food and Wine
6:00-7:00 p.m. Register
Passcode: 639209
It is no secret that the proper pairing of food and wine can bring joy to otherwise mundane dining experiences. There is a scientific basis for the magic that a sommelier can bring to a meal. Bob Burke has pursued the hidden attractions like a mad scientist in his Pot au Feu Bistro in Providence, RI, which has been his laboratory for more than three decades. In this short seminar he will reveal his secret formula for food and wine paring. You will never think about wine the same way after this session. The quantum theory will make sense of the universe of wine and food.
UMassD in Florida Happy Hour
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Did you know there are almost 2,000 UMassD alumni in Florida? Meet Nanette Vega '96, Alumni Association Board member and Florida resident, and other Corsairs in Florida for a virtual happy hour and see how you can stay connected to UMassD from the Sunshine State.
Corsair Classics: UMassD Football vs. Framingham State, 2016
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Relive Corsair football history as we replay one of their biggest upset victories in the past decade against Framingham State in 2016. This game replay includes a behind-the-scenes look through interviews with coaches and players.
"Friends" Trivia Night
7:00-8:30 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
So no one told you life was gonna be this way, but the Young Alumni Council will be there for you. Join us for a night of "Friends" trivia, great conversation, and of course, prizes. Play solo or in teams of up to 4 as we find out which alumni have what it takes to be named "Friends" experts. Hosted by the Young Alumni Council.
Educating Engineers during COVID-19
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Chat with Jean VanderGhenyst, dean of the College of Engineering, for an inside look at how UMass Dartmouth's engineering, computer science, data science, and physics programs are adapting to educate students during COVID-19.
Making the Game: The MassDigi Experience
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
If you think gaming is just a fun way to pass the time, Marcus Johnson '21 and Mike Correia '21 will explain that it's much more than that. Join CVPA Dean Lawrence Jenkens, Johnson, and Correia for a discussion about game arts. Johnson and Correia were part of a team of UMass Dartmouth students who participated in the highly competitive Mass DiGi Summer Innovation Program where they created a game. These students are pioneers in what we hope will be an on-going dynamic collaboration between CVPA, UMassD, and Mass DiGi to enhance our game arts curriculum.
Update from UMass Law
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join Dean Eric Mitnick as he provides updates and information regarding UMass Law, which saw an increase of 30% in first-year students this fall.
Growth & Expansion in the College of Nursing & Health Sciences
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join Dean Kimberly Christopher as she discusses the growth of the college including program expansion, new degree offerings, and innovations in student advising. She will also discuss recent renovations and how CONHS is leading for success in the health and safety through their COVID responses.
Athletics Alumni Breakfast
9:00-10:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Calling all former Corsair athletes! Bring your breakfast and join Athletic Director Amanda Van Voorhis as she discusses the past, present, and future of Corsair Athletics. Then, jump into a breakout room with past teammates and coaches from your sport to reconnect. Have an old uniform still hanging around? Show it off for a fun throwback and a chance to win a prize!
Exploring Space Science at UMassD
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Wondering about black holes after this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics announcement? Join Assistant Professor Scott Field (Mathematics and Data Science) as he discusses black holes, space exploration and advancing the horizons of space science. Dr. Field will be introduced by Arts and Sciences Dean Pauline Entin.
Morning Yoga
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Start your day with an invigorating 60-minute virtual yoga session.
Creating a Corsair Legacy: Inside Admissions at UMassD
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Do you have a son or daughter, grandchild, niece, or nephew who is about to start the college admission process? Join Kevin Glassman ’17 from UMassD Admissions as he provides information on how to navigate the application process during our new normal. He will also provide updates on what your student can look forward to at UMassD, including new majors, new buildings, and new application qualifications.
Inside the UMassD Experience: Learning about the Civil Rights Movement
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Associate Professor of History Mark Santow and former students from his Honors 201 course will discuss their experience learning about the history of the Civil Rights Movement during an alternative spring break trip in 2019 to Alabama and Georgia. Professor Santow will summarize the course’s objective, display photographs from the trip, and cover the contemporary relevance to our current environment.
The Story Behind Your Seafood
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join Associate Professor Gavin Fay for a discussion on ecosystem based fisheries and the role that SMAST plays in helping sustainable seafood production. Fay will be joined by several students that will discuss their interest and community engagement activities.
Cooking with Monkfish
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Chef Kevin and Chef Helder will be demonstrating how to skin and debone a whole monkfish. Monkfish is an abundant, yet underutilized fish in New England. When cooked, the texture of the meaty, white flesh is similar to lobster meat. UMass Dartmouth Dining Services is bringing you their award winning recipe that was perfected at the 2018 Seafood Throwdown hosted by the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center.
UMassD Family Association Cocktail Hour
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
The UMassD Family Association is a group for parents of families of current UMassD students. If you have a student enrolled at UMassD, join us for a cocktail hour to meet other families. Try this meatball recipe from UMassD Dining's Chef Arthur to enjoy at the cocktail hour and be eligible to win a prize!
Alumni Diversity Leadership Council Meet & Greet
5:00-6:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Are you passionate about working to bring positive change to the experience of diverse alumni and current students at UMassD? If so, come join our newly formed Alumni Diversity Leadership Council (ALDC) for a meet and greet and see first-hand how they intend to foster equity, inclusion, and justice, while strengthening ties to UMassD through growing relationships across the entire UMassD community.
Corsair Classics: UMassD Hockey vs. Worcester State, 2020
6:00-7:00 p.m.
The Corsairs faced off against Worcester State in the 2020 MASCAC quarterfinals and dominated in the 6-0 shut-out win. See how it all unfolded in this game replay with commentaries from Head Coach Erik Noack and players. Sponsored by Jersey Mike's.
Alpha Sigma Tau Alumni Happy Hour
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join former sisters of Alpha Sigma Tau for a happy hour as we reminisce about the past and discuss ways to help our current active sisters.
Chi Phi Alumni Happy Hour
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209
Join Brothers of Chi Phi for a happy hour where we will laugh about the past, discuss the present, and formulate plans for a successful future.
UMassD Bingo
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Passcode: 639209 Download your bingo card here.
Join alumni from around the world for an evening of fun playing virtual bingo. Prizes will be sent to all winners.
Alumni Book Club Discussion
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Passcode: 639209
Pour a cup of tea and spend Sunday morning discussing the UMassD Alumni Virtual Book Club's current selection, "The Great Believers" by Rebecca Makkai. If you're not a member of the book club, you can sign up for free on Goodreads.