2023 Spring Alumni Weekend

Friday, April 14

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Alumni Gathering @ Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse
2941 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Reconnect and reminisce with old classmates and friends in a casual atmosphere. Pizza will be provided and alumni will each receive two complimentary drink tickets.

7:30 p.m.

JukeVox Concert
Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

Featuring songs by James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Chicago, Otis Redding, and more.  Come join us for an evening of great music and fun conversation!

Saturday, April 15

9:00 a.m. Alumni Women's Soccer Foster Field
9:30 a.m. Alumni Field Hockey Birdsong Field
10:00 a.m. Alumni Volleyball Jane P. Batten Student Center
11:00 a.m. Alumni Men’s Soccer Foster Field
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Marlin Family Picnic
Adjacent to Birdsong Field

The Marlin community of alumni, parents, students, and friends mingle, eat and celebrate VWU Alumni returning to campus!         

  • Live entertainment from Astro DJ
  • Bounce houses for the kids
  • Hoffman Beverage tent (11 a.m. – 3 p.m.)
  • Kona Ice
  • Picnic Style Lunch provided by Sodexo (11 a.m. – 2 p.m.)
  • First Five Pioneer Tent (Ticket required) (Ticket sales are closed)
    Celebrating Virginia Wesleyan's first five graduating classes (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974)
1:00 p.m.

Men’s Lacrosse vs. Guilford College
Birdsong Field

Softball vs. Randolph College (double-header/3:00 p.m.) Broyles Field
Annual Strike Out Cancer Day

Make a Donation
1:15 p.m.

Scroll Signing Celebration
First Five Pioneer Tent
Members of the classes of 1973 and 1998 are invited to add their signature to the University Scroll in commemoration of their 50th and 25th commencement anniversaries. Members of the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 in attendance will also be invited to sign.
5:00 p.m. Marlin Meet Up
If you're looking for a place to meet up with friends after the picnic, Marlins are encouraged to choose ShoreBreak Pizza and Taphouse, co-owned by JB Maas '01.
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. First Five Reception (Ticket required) (Ticket sales are closed)
Celebrating Virginia Wesleyan's first five graduating classes to include hors d'oeuvres, cash bar option serving beer and wine, 60's and 70's music, reminiscing, trivia games and prizes!
7:30 p.m.

JukeVox Concert
Susan S. Goode Fine and Performing Arts Center

Featuring songs by James Taylor, Stevie Nicks, Chicago, Otis Redding, and more.  Come join us for an evening of great music and fun conversation!

Sunday, April 16

10:00 a.m.

First Five Chapel Service (Ticket required)  (Ticket sales are closed)
Chapel service led by alumni of Virginia Wesleyan's first five graduating classes (1970, 1971, 1972, 1973 and 1974)