Homecoming

Welcome to Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025!

September 19-20, when Pfeiffer University alumni, families, and friends come together to reconnect, reminisce, and have fun making new memories, is almost here! Join us for DIII soccer, tailgating, campus tours, and activities for all ages. Make sure to catch Freddie for a selfie while you’re on campus!

Online registration for gatherings that require an RSVP and/or payment is now closed. Late registration may be possible if space is still available. To inquire, please call the Alumni Office at (704) 463-3034.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Uwharrie Bank, and our Black & Gold Sponsor, Childress Insurance, for supporting Pfeiffer University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend!

	Friday, September 19
Friday Welcome All Day	Alumni Office, Jordan Hall Alumni and visitors who arrive for Homecoming weekend on Friday may check in at the Alumni Office in Jordan Hall (front building entrance, main floor). Pfeiffer staff will be happy to answer questions, offer directions, and provide assistance.
Black & Gold Open 9 am Shotgun Start REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Homecoming Golf Tournament, Red Bridge Golf Club – Locust, NC Put together a reunion foursome or play solo! Red Bridge Golf Club, at 6801 Gatehouse Rd in Locust, NC, is one of the region’s premier golf destinations. Players of all skill levels can enjoy the course layout. $150 per player includes green fees, cart rental, and lunch. Net proceeds from registration fees may be designated in support of any Pfeiffer academic or athletic program. Players must be pre-registered and paid by September 10. Hole sponsorships are available for $250 each and can also be designated for any team or program.
Campus Store Hours 9 am – 4 pm	Pfeiffer Campus Store, Stokes Student Center Snag Pfeiffer Gear at the bookstore in Stokes Student Center. Check out the t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, drinkware, and more, to bring home your Pfeiffer Falcon spirit! This is also the Friday pick-up spot for pre-ordered Pfeiffer College t-shirts. If you didn’t pre-order, any remaining inventory will be available for purchase while supplies last.
FOL Speaker Series 2 pm	Friends of the Library Homecoming Chalk Talk, Harris Lecture Hall Go back to class on Friday afternoon! Pfeiffer University Friends of the Library presents “Celebrating Pfeiffer’s Phoenix” with Dr. Ted Royston, Assistant Professor of English. He will take guests through the history and value of this literary journal that was established in 1958 and is managed and produced by students each year. No charge to attend. Current editions of The Phoenix will be available for sale, cash or checks only.
Family Weekend Academic Social 2-4 pm	Academic Social, President’s House Patio Students: Bring your families, and introduce them to your professors while enjoying beer, sangria and lemonade. No registration required.
Freddie’s Birthday Celebration 4-6 pm	Freddie’s 65th Birthday Celebration, North Lawn Come celebrate Freddie’s milestone birthday with us! Hosted by Campus Activities Board. No registration required.
Hall of Fame Induction 5:30 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Sports Hall of Fame Induction, Stokes Student Center’s Grady Board Room Join our University community as former student-athletes and coaches are inducted into the 2025 Class of the Pfeiffer Sports Hall of Fame on Friday evening. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and drinks during the reception, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, prior to the induction which begins at 6:30 pm. Hall of Fame Members and Athletic Council Members, plus one guest, are invited to attend free of charge. All other guests are $20/person. Please register by September 10. Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Jimmy Dotsikas ’93 – Men’s Soccer and Men’s Lacrosse Todd Herman ’08 – Men’s Soccer Vada Blue Sherrill ’19 – Softball, Former Pfeiffer Assistant Softball Coach Chris Pollard – Former Pfeiffer Baseball Coach Sponsored by David (’04) and Ale Buchanan (’03) Miller and Auctus Advisors
Class of 1985 Reunion Kickoff 6 pm	Class of 1985 40th Reunion Kickoff, Uwharrie Brewing in Albemarle Get your milestone reunion with classmates underway on Friday evening, at Uwharrie Brewing located in Albemarle’s historic Station 1 Firehouse (121 N 2nd St). No cover, Dutch treat. Thai Smile is the featured food truck for the evening. An RSVP is requested so our organizers can stake out the space.
Homecoming Concert 8-11 pm	Ryan Perry in Concert, Front Lawn on Campus Alumni and families are invited to grab a blanket or chair and join Pfeiffer students for an outdoor Homecoming concert on the Front Lawn, featuring Ryan Perry, one of the hottest country acts in the Southeast. Everything Rolled, Los Jalapeños, Spudwings, SnoBiz, and New Sarum Brewing Company will be offering bites and brews.

Grey t-shirts are available now at the bookstore in Stokes Student Center. White t-shirts are coming soon. You can also order your shirts at this Pfeiffer Campus Store link: Pfeiffer College Shirt. Order now for standard shipping ($9.99) or pick up at Homecoming, on Friday in the Stokes Student Center bookstore, from 9 am – 4 pm, or on Saturday at the Spirit Shop near Merner Gym, from 12-4 pm. A limited offer, while supplies last, but unsold inventory will be available for purchase at Homecoming. Questions? Call 704-463-3411.

	Saturday, September 20
Saturday Welcome All Day	Welcome / Registration Tent, Merner Gym Alumni and visitors should check in at the Welcome/Registration Tent, located in front of Merner Gym. If you haven’t registered online, this is still a good place to start! Pick up your nametags and a Homecoming program, find out about last-minute changes to the day’s schedule, and get your questions answered. In need of a ride across campus? The Welcome Tent is “golf cart central” and you can ask Pfeiffer staff to call for a ride within minutes.
Falcon Tailgate All Day TAILGATE RESERVATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED	Reunion Row, Merner Gym Parking Lot Alumni and Families: Reserve your Tailgate Spot early for best location. Each reservation includes two parking spaces: one for your vehicle and one for your tailgating area. Or use both spaces for tailgating! Tailgate Spot – $50. Tailgate Spot Plus (with tent, table & six chairs) – $100. The parking lot opens at 8 am. • Bring your own tailgate fare (grills are allowed), or • Concessions will be available for purchase, from 9 am to 4 pm. Pfeiffer Dining Services and local food and beverage trucks, including Milk and Honey Coffee Bar, Dowell Girls Cookies, Lil Buddy’s Mini Donuts, Carolina Craft BBQ , Luna Pizza, and New Sarum Brewing Company will be serving. Reserved Tailgate Spots Stop by the reserved tailgate tents for the reunion classes listed below, to reconnect with classmates and enjoy the day together. Grab a bite from one of the food trucks or Pfeiffer’s Dining Services tent, or feel free to bring your own picnic! • Pfeiffer College Class of 1980 – Pokie Faulkner Noland, host • Pfeiffer College Class of 1985 – Rusty Ring, host • Pfeiffer College Class of 1995 – Laureen McNamara Dycus, host • Women’s Field Hockey Reunion – Fran Knapp, Nancy MacDade Ingram, hosts
Alumni & Families Breakfast 8:30 am REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Alumni, Friends & Families Breakfast Reception, President’s House Patio Kick off Homecoming Saturday with plain and loaded biscuits, juice and coffee provided by Alfredo’s Grill in Richfield. No charge, but RSVP by September 10.
Alumni Gathering and Awards 9:30 am	Annual Alumni Gathering and Awards Ceremony, Pfeiffer Chapel All Homecoming and Family Weekend visitors are invited to hear President Scott Bullard share a University update. The 2025 Alumni Award recipients will be recognized, and the Freddie Cup will be presented to the alumni class with the highest percentage of class members who are paying it forward with an annual gift. Sponsored by Union Power Cooperative
Men’s LAX Alumni Game 9:30 am	Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game, Lefko-Mills Field Pick up a stick again and check out the new field in Misenheimer! Register to play in the alumni game, and Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach Tucker Nelson will contact you with details. Questions ahead of time? Reach out to Coach Nelson at tucker.nelson@pfeiffer.edu.
Open House & Service Project 10:30 am – 12:30 pm	Francis Center Lounge Open House & Service Project, Henry Pfeiffer Chapel, Room 103 Students, Alumni and Families, check out the newly opened Francis Center Lounge as you take a minute to relax and enjoy a snack. Be sure to join current Francis Scholars as they pack Backpack Buddy food bags for local children in front of Merner Gym, near the Welcome/Registration Tent. You can share a note of encouragement with supplied cards and lend a hand in true Pfeiffer servant-leader fashion!
Homecoming Parade 11 am	Flight of the Falcons Parade, Misenheimer Campus Help us bring the spirit of Pfeiffer to life as we parade through campus in a celebration of Falcon pride. Whether you’re reuniting with classmates, representing your team, or showing off your student organization, this is your moment to shine in Black & Gold! To learn more or sign up, contact the Alumni Relations Office at advance@pfeiffer.edu or (704) 463-3034.
Baseball Alumni Softball Game 11 am	Baseball Alumni Softball Game, Joe Ferebee Field Former Pfeiffer baseball players, bring your glove to Homecoming and sign up to play in an alumni softball game by emailing Head Baseball Coach Craig Bolton at craig.bolton@pfeiffer.edu. All Falcon fans are invited to watch! Questions ahead of time? Reach out to Coach Bolton.
Lunch Concessions 11 am – 4 pm	Lunch Concessions, Between Merner Gym and Lefko-Mills Field Lunch Concessions, Between Merner Gym and Lefko-Mills Field Lunch options will be available for purchase, 11 am to 4 pm, from Pfeiffer Dining Services, Milk and Honey Coffee Bar, Dowell Girls Cookies, Lil Buddy’s Mini Donuts, Carolina Craft BBQ, Luna Pizza, and New Sarum Brewing Company.
Campus Store Hours 11 am – 5 pm	Pfeiffer Campus Store, Stokes Student Center Snag Pfeiffer Gear at the bookstore in Stokes Student Center. Check out the t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, drinkware, and more, to bring home your Pfeiffer Falcon spirit!
Paint & Design 11:30 am – 1 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Family Weekend Paint & Design Class, Jane Freeman Hall, Room 200 A Pfeiffer-themed experience just for students and their families. No charge, but space is limited to the first 30 painters. Registration is required by September 10.
Falcon Tennis Mixer 11:30 am – 1:30 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Tennis Mixer, Knapp Tennis Center, Lunch Provided Current Pfeiffer tennis team members will be paired with alumni and community guests for short, casual matches – no pressure, just great fun and connection! Register by September 10 to help us plan for lunch and match pairings. Spectators are invited to cheer from the sidelines!
Campus Walking Tour 12 pm	Falcon Footsteps Campus Tour, Welcome/Hospitality Tent Get the inside scoop on campus life, traditions, and student experiences as you walk Pfeiffer’s beautiful grounds with one of our Admission Ambassadors. It’s the perfect way to see what life is like today as a Falcon! Whether you’re a prospective student, a returning alum, or just curious, this walking tour offers a personal and authentic look at Pfeiffer University. Meet at the Welcome/Hospitality tent.
Campus Golf Cart Tour 12 pm and 2 pm	Discover Pfeiffer without the Footsteps, Welcome/Hospitality Tent Join us for a unique and fascinating journey through Pfeiffer University’s history—without the walking! Hop aboard a golf cart and explore campus landmarks, stories, and hidden gems with our very own University Historian and Archivist, Jonathan Hutchison. Don’t miss this chance to see Pfeiffer through the eyes of someone who knows its history inside and out. Tours will leave from the Welcome/Hospitality tent at 12 pm and 2 pm. Please register or stop by the tent to see if there is remaining availability. Transportation for the tour and throughout the day, on Saturday, sponsored by The Village of Misenheimer.
Class of 1970 Reunion Lunch 12 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Class of 1970 55th Reunion Lunch, Lake House at Gibson Lake Celebrate your 55th Reunion with former classmates. $25 per person. Lunch will be catered by The Smoke Pit and will include pulled pork, pulled chicken, potato salad, red slaw, southern salad, bread, tea, and water. Please RSVP by September 10.
Class of 1975 Reunion Luncheon 12 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Class of 1975 50th Reunion Luncheon, Stokes Student Center’s Grady Board Room Celebrate your 50th Reunion with former classmates. $25 per person. Lunch will be catered by The Smoke Pit and will include pulled pork, pulled chicken, potato salad, red slaw, southern salad, bread, tea, and water. Please RSVP by September 10.
Class of 1985 Reunion Lunch 12 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Class of 1985 40th Reunion Picnic Lunch, NEW LOCATION: Tailgate Tent on Reunion Row Look for the Class of 1985 tent on Reunion Row and celebrate your 40th Reunion with former classmates. $25 per person. Lunch will be catered by The Smoke Pit and will include pulled pork, pulled chicken, potato salad, red slaw, southern salad, bread, tea, and water. Please RSVP by September 10.
Spirit Shop Hours 12-4 pm	Pfeiffer Campus Store’s Homecoming Spirit Shop, Merner Gym A selection of Pfeiffer Gear will be available for purchase at the Spirit Shop in front of Merner Gym. This is also the Saturday pick-up spot for pre-ordered Pfeiffer College t-shirts. If you didn’t pre-order, any remaining inventory will be available for purchase while supplies last.
Pfun Zone 12-4 pm	Falcon Pfun Zone, Merner Gym Tailgate Area Bring the whole crew and join us for an afternoon packed with fun, games and excitement at the Falcon Pfun Zone! Whether you’re tailgating or just stopping by, there’s something for everyone! Kid Zone (12-2 pm) – Hosted by Pfeiffer’s Campus Activities Board, featuring activities perfect for the little ones. Pfun Zone (11 am – 4 pm) – Inflatables, Golf Simulator, Axe Throwing, and Rock Climbing. Sponsored by Uptrac Sales LLC, Tradeway Inc, and the Stanly County Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Women’s Basketball Brunch 12:30 – 2:30 pm	Women’s Basketball Brunch, Stokes Student Center’s Langley Lounge Join Women’s Basketball Coach Vontreece Hayes ’15 and her team for a drop-in brunch celebrating Pfeiffer’s program! Reconnect with alumni and meet current players. Enjoy great company, refreshments, and shared memories.
NCAA DIII Women’s Soccer 1 pm	Homecoming Soccer Game – Women’s Team, Lefko-Mills Field Pfeiffer University vs Carolina University. Free admission. Pfeiffer’s Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime.
Women’s Soccer Cookout After Women’s Game REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Women’s Soccer Alumni Cookout, Tents Near Lefko-Mills Field Join alumni, current players, and families for great food and great company! Look for the tents near the right side of the walkway leading up to Lefko-Mills Field. No charge. Please RSVP by September 10.
Wrestling Reunion Cookout 2 pm REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED	Off-Campus/Badin Lake Calling all former Pfeiffer wrestlers! Reconnect with your teammates, grilling out at the lake and looking back on the memories. No charge. Chris Cordi ’67 is host. RSVP to attend, and details will be provided.
NCAA DIII Men’s Soccer 3 pm	Homecoming Soccer Game – Men’s Team, Lefko-Mills Field Pfeiffer University vs Carolina Christian College. Free admission. CORRECTION: Pfeiffer’s Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned at halftime of the Women’s game, which kicks off at 1 pm.
Men’s Basketball Scrimmage 5 – 6:30 pm	Men’s Basketball Team Scrimmage, Merner Gym Prior to the season’s start, preview the 2025-26 team that is coming off its first USA South tournament championship in 2024-25. All are invited to watch the scrimmage. No charge.
Women’s LAX Alumni Game 6 pm	Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game, Lefko-Mills Field Pick up a stick again, and check out the new field in Misenheimer! Register to play in the alumni game, and Head Women’s Lacrosse Coach Julia Barbato ’24 will contact you with details. Questions ahead of time? Reach out to Coach Barbato at julia.barbato@pfeiffer.edu.
Saturday Evening	Keep the Celebration Going After Hours! As campus festivities wind down, the fun doesn’t have to stop. Head to downtown Albemarle and take advantage of some great local spots – Badin Brews, Five Points Public House, Hilltop Seafood Co., The Courthouse Tavern and Table, and Uwharrie Brewing (featuring the Carolina Craft BBQ food truck) are perfect places to relax, grab a bite, and continue the Homecoming spirit. It’s the perfect way to wrap up a memorable weekend with friends, food, and Falcon pride. • Class of 1980 @ Uwharrie Brewing, any time after 6 pm. Registration is optional but will help us prepare.

Visit Albemarle

Whether you’re here for Homecoming or just passing through, Downtown Albemarle invites you to explore its locally owned gems and welcoming atmosphere. Start your day with breakfast or lunch at Second Street Sundries, serving Starbucks coffee and homemade favorites, or grab a treat at Connie’s Coffee and Cafe, a cozy coffee shop known for its warm service, crepes, and sweet bites. For a midday meal, The Rosebriar offers comfort food and famous pies in a charming setting.

When it’s time to dine, choose from standout spots like Five Points Public House, The Courthouse Tavern and Table, and Hilltop Seafood. Cap off the evening with a craft beer at Uwharrie Brewing or Badin Brews, where live music and outdoor seating set the tone.

During the day, browse stylish finds at Livi Bug’s Boutique, a fashion-forward shop offering trendy apparel, gifts, and accessories, or stop by Make It Personal for custom embroidery, screen printing, and personalized gifts perfect for any occasion. Looking for something timeless? Starnes Bramlett Jewelers, a beloved local institution since 1898, offers fine jewelry and personalized service that generations have trusted. And for a little adventure, challenge your crew at Tomahawk Axe Throwing.

For a scenic escape, head to Morrow Mountain State Park—just a short drive away—for panoramic views of Lake Tillery and the Uwharrie Mountains. On your way, don’t miss Moonset General Store, a nostalgic stop offering ice cream, iced coffee, local honey, and unique gifts. It’s the perfect place to grab a treat or browse vintage-style goods before or after your hike.

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