SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, October 28, 2021

6:00 p.m. | Barton Art Galleries presents the Friends of the Visual Arts Spring Lecture | Barton Art Galleries, Case Art Building
Featured speaker: Michael S. Williams, Consultant, Curator, and Founder of the Black on Black Project. For reservations or additional information, contact the Barton Art Galleries at artgalleries@barton.edu or call 252-399-6476. Social distancing and masks are required.

Friday, October 29, 2021

12:00 p.m. | Annual Alumni Golf Tournament | Wilson Country Club
Grab your clubs and friends and join other alumni for a fun 18 holes. Space is limited, so register early via the online form. Check in begins at 10:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m. | Bulldog Bash | Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park | NEW in 2021
We’re painting Downtown Wilson blue! Bring your family and be in the company of the Barton community as we enjoy local food trucks and brews, activities, and music by The Embers. You won’t want to miss this inaugural event! A check-in station for Homecoming will be located at the Whirligig Park for your convenience. Address: 301 Goldsboro St. S, Wilson, NC 27893.

7:00 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball Match | Wilson Gym
Barton's Lady Bulldogs take on Chowan University in this conference match-up.

Saturday, October 30, 2021

9:00 a.m. | Check-In / Hospitality Tent Opens | Front of Harper and Hardy Alumni Halls
Be sure to register in advance! Pick up your registration packet and purchase a Commemorative Homecoming 2021 T-Shirt.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Campus Highlight Tour | Bronze Bulldog
Take a tour of our beautiful campus with fellow alumni and friends. Learn more about the latest additions and updates occurring over the last few years. The tour is planned to last no more than an hour. Tours begin at 9 a.m. and will run hourly until 2:00 p.m.

10:00 a.m. | ACC Class of 1970 50th Reunion Brunch | Hardy Alumni Hall
Members of the Class of 1970 gather to commemorate their awaited 50th Reunion with a brunch in Hardy Alumni Hall featuring guest speaker Tom Parham. A class photo will be taken. Please RSVP by Sept. 15, 2021 to CJ Holliday at contactingcj@gmail.com. The cost is $35 per person, which includes all weekend activities. Please mail checks to Bill Gallagher at 9435 Squirrel Hollow Lane, Charlotte, NC 28270. Special discount hotel accommodations may be reserved at the Country Inn and Suites by Radisson using the verbal code "ACC 1970 Reunion."

10:00 a.m. | ACC Class of 1971 50th Reunion | Hardy Alumni Hall
The Class of 1971 celebrate their 50th Reunion with a special gathering in the Hardy Alumni Hall. Over brunch, check out past editions of the Pine Knot and share memories from your college days as you catch up with friends and the Class of 1970. A class photo will be taken. To reserve your spot, please complete the registration form or call the Office of Alumni Relations at (252) 399-6383.

11:00 | Homecoming Fan Zone | Center Campus | NEW in 2021
Local food trucks and treats, live music, and fun activities for the kids! Tent packages available for organizations and groups to reserve and purchase by emailing alumni@barton.edu.

2:00 p.m. | Barton College v. Bluefield State | Electric Supply Company Field at Truist Stadium Let’s Go Bulldogs!
Individual game tickets available for purchase at bartonbulldogs.com through Wide Awake Wilson.

2:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer Match | Athletic Complex
The Bulldogs face off in a conference match-up against Converse University.

8:00 p.m. | Homecoming Dance | Center Campus
Dance the night away and wrap up Homecoming underneath the big tent!