Save the Date: Hawktober 2026, Oct. 2–4
Hawktober is one of our favorite fall traditions on campus—a weekend dedicated to reconnecting, celebrating, and making new memories with the people who make our community so special. Join alumni, parents, families, students, faculty, and friends for a vibrant weekend filled with campus events, spirited gatherings, athletic competitions, and opportunities to experience all what makes UHart such a special place.
Whether you're returning to familiar places or coming back to UHart for the first time, Hawktober offers something for everyone. We can't wait to welcome you back to campus.
Check back soon for registration!
Hawktober 2025 in Photos
Full Schedule of Events
Check back often as we continue to build upon the events hosted throughout the weekend!
A Taste of Home
Visit us at Commons Dining Hall for a chance to see family recipes highlighted at the Taste of Home lunch! Aramark will be featuring 8-12 UHart family dishes, submitted by UHart students and their families.
50(ish) Reunion Check-in
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | University Commons
50(ish) Reunion Lunch
Noon to 1:30 p.m. | University Commons Private Dining Room
50(ish) Reunion Then and Now Tour of Campus
1:30 to 3 p.m. | Departing from Commons
Take a stroll through campus reminiscing about areas on campus where you made memories and see what's new at the University of Hartford.
50(ish) Reunion Culture Hour
3 to 4 p.m. | Various Locations
50(ish) Reunion Coffee House & Memory Share
4 to 5 p.m. | Gengras Student Union
As we kick-off a wonderful reunion, join us for a cup of coffee and a chance to reminisce about what made the University a unique place to learn in the 70's... and what shenanigans you'll never forget!
50(ish) Reunion Cocktail Hour & Reunion Dinner
5 to 7 p.m. | 1877 Club
Celebrate the 50th milestone reunion with a look back at UHart's past, and a look forward at UHart's future. During the dinner the Class of 1976 will receive their official golden H pins.
Shabbat Service and Dinner
5:15 p.m. Service, 6 p.m. Dinner | Zachs Hillel Center and Commons Dining Hall
Alumni, students and their parents are invited to attend a Shabbat service, followed by a delicious catered dinner.
Reopening of The Pub
7 to 9 p.m.
Come and sit back, enjoy a drink and some great music. From 7-8 p.m. there will be a private event for our 50(ish) reunion group. At 8 p.m. The Pub will open up to all!
UHart Parents Breakfast Social
9 to 11 a.m. | GSU Hawk Lounge
Hosted by the Director of Parent Engagement & Philanthropy and UHart's Parent Council, we invite you to join fellow parents for a casual meet and greet over a catered breakfast. Connect with other families going through a similar UHart experience and enjoy great conversation. Mingle with campus leadership and chat with UHart staff who can answer your questions on the student experience and learn ways in which you can stay more connected as a proud parent!
50(ish) Reunion Brunch
9 to 10 a.m. | Shaw Center
Wake-up and rejuvenate with brunch and new stories of campus fun.
UHart Archives Pop-up Exhibit
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | KF Room, Harrison Libraries
The exhibit will feature items covering the history of the University and its schools, as well as select materials from various special collections.
50(ish) Then & Now Campus Tours
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Departing from Shaw Center
Women's Volleyball vs. Suffolk University
1 p.m. | Chase Arena
President's College Course (Open to 50(ish) Reunion and Parents)
2 to 3 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology
3 p.m. | Al-Marzook Field
Men's Soccer vs. Wentworth Institute of Technology
6 p.m. | Al-Marzook Field
Hawktober 5K
8 a.m. Check in opens
9 a.m. Race begins
Separate registration required (registration will be available soon)
Race, run, walk or jog your way through campus alongside UHart alumni, students, families, and friends at our annual Hawktober weekend 5K. Race registration includes a t-shirt and race bib; proceeds support our Cross County/Track and Field Programs.
Simchat Torah Program
10 a.m. to noon | Zachs Hillel Center
Jazz Brunch
11 a.m. | Cafe, Gengras Student Union
Join fellow alumni, parents and students for everyone’s favorite part of Hawktober weekend: the annual Jazz Brunch.
Tickets are $40/person and includes brunch, your first beverage, and all the smooth jazz you can handle. Space is limited.