BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houghton University - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Houghton University X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.houghton.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houghton University REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20280312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20281105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223446Z CREATED:20260824T213447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223446Z UID:10003417-1789660800-1789664400@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Young Philanthropists | "What is Philanthropy?" DESCRIPTION:Did you know that philanthropy is much more than just giving money? At this Young Philanthropists meeting (9/17 @ 4:00 p.m. in Library 335)\, we will explore the larger concept of philanthropy as “the Love of Humanity\,” and how giving time\, talent\, and treasure all play a part. We hope you will join us! — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385722 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/young-philanthropists-what-is-philanthropy/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261004T070000 DTSTAMP:20260907T173346Z CREATED:20240723T201135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T173346Z UID:10001548-1790834400-1791097200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nWelcome Home!\nReunions for Classes of 1996\, 2001\, 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, 2021 and 2026!\nJoin us for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2026\, where we’ll celebrate our Alumni Award Winners at chapel on Friday\, enjoy the Greatbatch School of Music Homecoming Collage Concert on Friday evening\, and then spend Saturday celebrating Class Reunions. \n[vc_empty_space height=”1px”]Register for Homecoming and Family Weekend \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ boxed=”true”][vc_column_text] \nTentative Weekend Schedule\n[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space]\n expand_more\n \n 11:15 a.m. – First Year Tradition Event\nJohn & Charles Wesley Chapel \n\n \n expand_more\n \n 11:10 a.m. – Legacy Chapel\nJohn & Charles Wesley Chapel \n11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch\nDining Hall\, Reinhold Campus Center \n7:30 – 9:00 p.m. – Homecoming “Collage” Concert\nJohn & Charles Wesley Chapel \n9:30 – 11:00 p.m. – Student Homecoming Dance\nLocation TBD \n\n\n \n expand_more\n \n Class Reunions for 1996\, 2001\, 2006\, 2011\, 2016\, 2021\, and 2026!\nReunion classes will all gather under individual tents during the festival lunch\, beginning at 12:00 noon (reunion class members and their guests should register for the festival lunch) \n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Breakfast and Q&A with President Lewis\nDining Hall\, Reinhold Campus Center \n9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – East Hall Dedication\nSastic Courtyard\, East Hall \n9:30 – 11:00 a.m. – Equestrian Open House\nEquestrian Center \n9:30  – 11:30 a.m. – Homecoming Disc Golf Tournament\nPre-Registration Required\nField of Dreams Disc Golf Course \n10:30  – 11:30 a.m. – Kids’ Craft and Activities at Cōppa Cō\nEnjoy some time at Houghton’s alumni-owned coffee shop and art co-op. Kids’ craft costs $10\, paid on site.\nCōppa Cō: 9729 NY-19\, Houghton\, NY 14744 \n11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Ben King Portrait Unveiling\nRecital Hall\, Center for the Arts \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Festival Lunch Registration Open\nVan Dyk Lounge\, Campus Center \n11:00 a.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs. St. John Fisher\nNielsen Center \n11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Festival Lunch Served\nOn the Quad (Rain Location: Campus Center) \n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Homecoming Festival and Reunions\nOn the Quad (Rain location: Campus Center)\nWith bounce houses\, an obstacle course\, a mini putting green\, and more! \n11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Harvestival\nIn front of Wesley Chapel\nFeaturing free cider and donuts\, live music by students\, and craft vendors! \n12:00 p.m. – Women’s Tennis vs. Russell Sage College\nOutdoor Tennis Courts | Rain Location: Kerr-Pegula Field House \n12:00 p.m. – Ready for Monday Reunion Performance\nIn front of Wesley Chapel \n1:00 p.m. – Field Hockey vs. Utica\nBurke Field \n3:00 p.m. – Women’s Volleyball vs. Buffalo State\nNielsen Center \n3:30 p.m. – Women’s Soccer vs. Utica \nBurke Field \n\n\n \n expand_more\n \n 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. – Continental Breakfast\nDining Hall \n8:30 a.m. – Village Church Worship Service\nHoughton Wesleyan Church \n11:00 a.m. – Village Church Worship Service\nHoughton Wesleyan Church \n\n [/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_color=”grey”][vc_column]\n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n \n \n \n \n \n close\n \n \n \n \n keyboard_arrow_left\n keyboard_arrow_right\n \n [/vc_column] \nWho Is Attending\n[vc_row_inner el_class=”lp-about”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″ text_align=”left”] \n30-Year Reunion: Class of 1996\n\nWendy (Hilton) Curtis\nKathryn (Whitehead) Kempson\n\n25-Year Reunion: Class of 2001\n\nSarah (Hanson) & Stuart Bailey\nRyan Fitzgerald\nJulie (Hampson) Teitsma\n\n20-Year Reunion: Class of 2006\n\nJoshua and Kylie Grimm\n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″] \n15-Year Reunion: Class of 2011\n\nHillary (Chartrand) Bevens\nJared & Brittany (Ioset ’10) Houseman\nAngela (Iannacone) Masi\nRebekah (Johnson) Serrano\nSydney (Seese) & Philip Shierer\n\n10-Year Reunion: Class of 2016\n\nCheck back soon!\n\n[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″] \n5-Year Reunion: Class of 2021\n\nBeth (Wagner) Marks\nZachary & Alyssa Moyer\nPhoebe Mullen\n\n0-Year Reunion: Class of 2026\n\nCheck back soon!\n\nOther Classes\n\nJonathan ’75 & Lois (Morgan ’75) Sastic\nChristopher ’77 & Windy (McKay ’76) Canfield\nJeff ’83 & Barbara La Dine\nRobb ’89 & Lois (Boon ’95) Warren\nSharon (Hibbard ’92) Mulligan\nCasey (Furlow ’04) McGaffick\nRachel (Smith ’12) & Jason Decker\n\n[/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][/vc_row] URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/homecoming-26/ LOCATION:Houghton University\, 1 Willard Avenue \, Houghton\, New York 14744\, United States CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.houghton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Homecoming-2025_01.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223446Z CREATED:20260824T213448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223446Z UID:10003418-1790870400-1790874000@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Young Philanthropists | "Why Give?" DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, September 31 at 4:00 p.m. in Library 335 as we explore what motivates individuals to give their time\, talent\, and treasure. Biblical principles behind generosity will be discussed as well. We hope that you will join us! — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385723 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/young-philanthropists-why-give/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223446Z CREATED:20260824T213448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223446Z UID:10003419-1793289600-1793293200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Young Philanthropists | "If I Give... What Do I Get?" DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, October 29\, at 4:00 p.m. in Library 335 as we explore the exchange of value between an individual giver and the organization that they support. All are welcome! — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385724 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/young-philanthropists-if-i-give-what-do-i-get/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260818T174658Z CREATED:20260818T132821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T174658Z UID:10003405-1793952000-1793998800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Grandparents Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] \nWelcome\, Grandparents!\nOn Friday\, November 6\, Houghton University invites the grandparents of Houghton students to come enjoy a day on campus with their Highlander. \n[vc_empty_space height=”1px”]Register for Grandparents Day \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ boxed=”true”][vc_column_text] \nTentative Schedule\n8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Registration Open\nVan Dyk Lounge\, Reinhold Campus Center \n9:00 a.m. – Breakfast with President Wayne D. Lewis\, Jr.\nDining Hall\, Reinhold Campus Center \n10:15 – 11:00 a.m. – Houghton History Presentation\nLocation TBD \n11:10 a.m. – Chapel\nJohn & Charles Wesley Chapel \n11:50 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Lunch with your Student\nDining Hall\, Reinhold Campus Center \n11:50 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Photo with your Student\nAs you make your way to or from lunch\, stop by the photo booth and take a picture with your student!\nVan Dyk Lounge\, Reinhold Campus Center \n1:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Optional Activities\nActivities and locations TBD \n5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – Dinner\nDining Hall\, Reinhold Campus Center[/vc_column][/vc_row] URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/grandparents-day-2026/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:Alumni ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.houghton.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Houghton-University-230526-Campus-in-Summer-12.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223446Z CREATED:20260818T212026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223446Z UID:10003406-1793952000-1793998800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Grandparents Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:Invite your grandparents out to campus for a day full of Houghton fun! Enjoy meals with your grandparents\, bring them to chapel\, and participate in fun activities through the afternoon. — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385687 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/grandparents-day-2026-2/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223446Z CREATED:20260824T213448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223446Z UID:10003420-1794499200-1794502800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Young Philanthropists | "How to be a Philanthropist as a College Student" DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, November 12\, at 4:00 p.m. in Library 335 as we discuss how to live philanthropically and make an impact on the world even as a college student. All are welcome to attend! — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385725 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/young-philanthropists-how-to-be-a-philanthropist-as-a-college-student/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223447Z CREATED:20260824T213448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223447Z UID:10003421-1796313600-1796317200@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:Young Philanthropists | End of Semester Party DESCRIPTION:Join us on December 3 at 4:00 p.m. in Library 335 as we celebrate the end of the semester together! All are welcome to attend!\n—\nEvent Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385726 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/young-philanthropists-end-of-semester-party/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260911T223447Z CREATED:20260505T180451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T223447Z UID:10003145-1807862400-1807894800@www.houghton.edu SUMMARY:One Day Giving Challenge 2027 DESCRIPTION:One Day Giving Challenge is the annual celebration of Houghton’s long-standing commitment to raising Christ-centered scholar-servants. Today\, we invite our entire community to consider giving to Houghton to make sure Houghton can continue living out its mission. — Event Details: https://hub.houghton.edu/rsvp?id=385365 URL:https://www.houghton.edu/event/one-day-giving-challenge-2027/ LOCATION:Sign in to download the location CATEGORIES:Alumni END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR