Alumni Event Schedule

Friday, October 23

The Parent Leadership Council will meet on Friday of All For One Weekend.

Join University Archives and the Makerspace for an open house to make your own Xavier pennant flag! Participants will create a one-of-a-kind pennant featuring their favorite past Xavier logos, colors, and phrases. Supplies provided.

More information coming soon!

The Lounge Act invites current students, families, and alumni to stop by, relax, and connect while celebrating All For One Weekend at Xavier University. Hosted by the Office of Commuter and Off Campus Student, this casual pop-up features refreshments, conversation prompts, Xavier memories, and opportunities to learn more about commuter and off-campus student experiences across generations of Musketeers. All are welcome to join the conversation and see for yourself why #SpaceMatters!

Join PPP Alumni for a brief welcome by the current Director, Kathleen Smythe and PPP interns, followed by social time.

The Musketeer Bash will take place before the Men's Basketball Game. There will be music, drinks, and food. More information coming soon!

Stop by the HUB during All for One Weekend and take advantage of complimentary access to the Xavier Recreation Center.

Xavier Men's Basketball team will take the court for an exhibition game against Kent State on Friday, October 23rd.

Ticket link coming soon.

Celebrate your reunion year with fellow Musketeers! Reunion-year alumni will be recognized and invited to walk across the court during halftime of the Xavier Men’s Basketball exhibition game.

The ultimate cult musical experience, The Rocky Horror Show is a wild, hilarious ride packed with rock’n’roll, sci-fi thrills, outrageous characters, and audience-fueled fun. When wholesome sweethearts Brad and Janet seek shelter from a storm in the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, they are swept into a world of unforgettable music, over-the-top antics, and deliciously campy chaos. Fresh from its acclaimed 50th-anniversary Broadway revival, which earned nine Tony Award nominations, The Rocky Horror Show remains the most outrageous party in town!

Tickets are not included with an AFO registration and must be purchased here!

There will be a firework show immediately following the Men's Basketball Exhibition game, and you won't want to miss it!

Saturday, October 24

The James E. Hoff, S.J. Dining Commons is located in Justice Hall across from Bellarmine. The dining hall features a buffet, as well as many build-your-own options – in an all-you-can-eat format, you will surely walk away satisfied. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Cost: $15

Grab a coffee from the Blondie Brews coffee truck in the circle outside Bellarmine from 8:30-11:30am!

Lace up those running shoes, Xavier Nation! The 2 mile race route will include some of your favorite campus spots to reminisce and remember your cherished time here at Xavier. Bring your family and tell your Xavier friends to join in the fun. You won’t want to miss out. Avid runners, casual walkers, and everyone in between are included!

Grab a coffee and learn how you can pay your success forward! Become a mentor and share your professional expertise with eager current Xavier students. By joining this powerful, enduring network, you are not just volunteering- you are giving back to the community that shaped you and providing the vital support the next generation of Musketeers needs to thrive in their careers.

More information coming soon!

Flu Shots available for all. Insurance will be billed for vaccination. Walk-ins only, no appointment necessary.

Stop by the HUB during All for One Weekend and take advantage of complimentary access to the Xavier Recreation Center.

Please join the Center for International Education for our long-time tradition of International Coffee Hour - All for One Alumni and Family Weekend Edition! Staff will be available for meet and greet and plenty of coffee, tea, and some treats from around the world will be provided. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to catching up!

Brunch with students, their families and alumni. Meet with all faculty, tour the Exercise Science and Athletic Training Labs, Access to the Recreation Center.

Come visit the completely restored and updated Armory. There will be demonstrations from the Pershing Rifles Drill Team and the Ranger Challenge Team. Beverages and light appetizers will be provided. No RSVP required. 

Join the Office of Graduate Student Success and the Graduate Student Association at Stone Lanes for a few fun and friendly frames of bowling. Bowling Balls and shoe rentals will be provided.

Hosting a reunion for former tour guides with light refreshments!

Come and see Xavier Singers perform some of your favorite songs, blending singing and dancing in what promises to be an engaging and entertaining performance. All the songs are student-choreographed and accompanied by Singers own student band.

Get a sneak peek at some of the on-campus housing options so you are ready to make your next housing selection! Residence Life will be offering tours of The Commons Apartments and Justice Hall.  Tours will commence at the front entrance of The Commons and Justice entrance near Smith Hall.

Calling all Occupational Therapy alumni, come reconnect and check out our new lab space in the HUB.

  • Psych Pop-In Social - GSC Clocktower Lounge
    • In collaboration with Psi Chi Student Organization, all are welcome to join for light grab-and-go bites, gather with alums and current students, and create a commemorative banner to be hung in Elet Hall.
  •  30 Years of Occupational Therapy - HUB 303/304
    • Open House for past and present OT students in our new lab space!
  • Biology Dept Open House - Albers 107
    • An open house for alumni, students and families to catch up with faculty. There will be light snacks and a video booth where alumni can share advice for their student selves.
  • Criminal Justice, Social Work & Speech, Language & Communication Sciences Social - Cohen
    • Join alumni, students, families, and faculty from the Departments of Criminal Justice, Speech Language & Communication Sciences, and Social Work for an afternoon of refreshments, games, and fellowship. Connect with familiar faces, meet new friends, and celebrate our vibrant Xavier community. We look forward to seeing you there!
  • Physics & Engineering Networking - Lindner 101
    • Current physics & engineering students will join faculty for lunch and networking.
  • Meet & Greet Collaborative Humanities Cohort - Nexus Garden (rain location, Hailstones 2)
    • Join your cohort classmates, friends, family, and faculty at the Nexus Garden for coffee and snacks!
  • Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and AI Get Together - Alter Hall 203, 204
    • A networking and discussion event for alumni and current students and families. Programming will include a panel discussion on the future of computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence careers.
  • What's new with the Marketing Department - Smith Hall 250
    • Mix & mingle. Showcase all the new and exciting opportunities happening within the Marketing Department.
  • Xavier Health to TriHealth: The path to a rewarding career - HUB 102/103
    • Join leaders from Xavier University and TriHealth for an insightful discussion on how Xavier’s 22 healthcare-focused academic programs prepare students for successful and fulfilling careers in the healthcare industry. Built on a strong 30-year partnership, Xavier and TriHealth are committed to creating educational opportunities that equip students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to thrive in healthcare professions. Panelists will share their personal journeys from Xavier to TriHealth.
  • HSA Pop-In Social - HUB 424
    • Join us for the HSA (Health Services Administration) Pop-In-Social Open House, a fun and engaging gathering designed especially for our valued alumni and student families! Stop by to reconnect, mingle, and chat with faculty who will be sharing exciting insights into student and alumni achievements, our rich department history, and the future of healthcare. Enjoy lively conversation and a warm community atmosphere as we celebrate where HSA has been and where we are headed next. We can’t wait to see you there!
  • Celebrating the Core - Alter 104/1st floor 
    • Poster presentations by faculty on teaching innovations, possibly some poster presentations by students on their First-Year seminar project last year, meet & greet by faculty, some refreshments
  •  Innovate X - Sedler Center, Smith G 14
    • Join us for Innovate X, an interactive session bringing parents, alumni, and students together to explore the exciting world of student entrepreneurship at the Sedler Center. Guests will learn about the Center’s mission and impact, hear about the innovative student-run businesses already operating on campus, meet the student leaders and team members, and discover how these ventures give them hands-on business experience.

Join us for a family-friendly daytime party on the Xavier Yard with fun games, music, and so much more! 

A networking and discussion event for alumni and current students and families. We will have a networking/icebreaker activity; a panel discussion on the future of computer science, cybersecurity, data science, and artificial intelligence careers; a celebration of retiring professor Liz Johnson; and time to connect informally.

The ultimate cult musical experience, The Rocky Horror Show is a wild, hilarious ride packed with rock’n’roll, sci-fi thrills, outrageous characters, and audience-fueled fun. When wholesome sweethearts Brad and Janet seek shelter from a storm in the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, they are swept into a world of unforgettable music, over-the-top antics, and deliciously campy chaos. Fresh from its acclaimed 50th-anniversary Broadway revival, which earned nine Tony Award nominations, The Rocky Horror Show remains the most outrageous party in town!

Tickets are not included in AFO Weekend registration. Purchase using the link here!

In partnership with Shipyard Pumpkin Ale! Order a Shipyard Pumpkin beer and we'll give you a pumpkin to carve. Cappy’s is not a 21+ establishment, but a 21+ guest must purchase the beer to participate.

More information coming soon!

Join us for mass at Bellarmine Chapel!

More information coming soon!
Join the Army ROTC Cadre, Alumni and cadets in enshrining the newest members of the XU ROTC Hall of Fame. 

The Xavier Army ROTC Alumni Advisory Board (RAAB) is pleased to announce the ROTC Hall of Fame enshrinees for the Class of 2027:

  • Xavier Class of 1939, Major (Former) William J. Rielly (Posthumous) World War II Veteran, Silver Star receipt.
  • Xavier Class of 1940, First Lieutenant Raymond J. Bockerstette. Killed in Action (World War II), Bastogne, Belgium, December 19, 1944.
  • Xavier Class of 1980, Colonel (Retired) Stephen M. Ackman. Iraq Veteran, Army Reserve Ambassador for Southern Ohio
  • Xavier Class of 2009, Captain (Former) Mason Rick. Afghanistan Veteran, former President RAAB.

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT COMING: Headliner Comedian at the Cintas Center. 

3701 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45207

Not sure where to take the family after the comedy show? The Mile Marker has you covered. Xavier’s new student-led entertainment venue will be open for a full Saturday night of live entertainment, pizza, drinks, and good times.

Sunday, October 25

Join us for mass at Bellarmine Chapel!

Stop by the HUB during All for One Weekend and take advantage of complimentary access to the Xavier Recreation Center.

For just $25 per person, your experience includes Bingo, brunch, and a ticket to the Xavier Women's Basketball exhibition game at noon. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. for a traditional brunch, with bingo beginning at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a morning of fun, food, and friendly competition as you play for great prizes, including Xavier Athletics tickets, Xavier swag, and gift cards. During the event, guests will enjoy a brief welcome from Women's Basketball Head Coach Billi Chambers before gearing up for an exciting afternoon of Xavier Women's Basketball. Mimosas and Bloody Marys will also be available for purchase throughout the event.

Xavier Women's Basketball will take on Mercyhurst for an exhibition game!

This game is open to all fans with free admission.

 

The ultimate cult musical experience, The Rocky Horror Show is a wild, hilarious ride packed with rock’n’roll, sci-fi thrills, outrageous characters, and audience-fueled fun. When wholesome sweethearts Brad and Janet seek shelter from a storm in the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, they are swept into a world of unforgettable music, over-the-top antics, and deliciously campy chaos. Fresh from its acclaimed 50th-anniversary Broadway revival, which earned nine Tony Award nominations, The Rocky Horror Show remains the most outrageous party in town!

Tickets are not included in AFO Weekend registration and must be purchased in advance. See the link here!