Save the Date for our virtual Homecoming & Family Celebration
October 5-11, 2020
This fall, Spartans will be enjoying our Homecoming and Family celebrations from the comfort of their own homes! The University recently made the difficult decision to move our Homecoming efforts virtual due to current social distancing restriction and safety guidelines put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but has planned an entire week of virtual programming for all audiences.
CU Homecoming Starter-Kit
Homecoming-Themed Spotify Playlist
Jam out to our Spartan tailored Homecoming Spotify playlist featuring tailgating music and tunes from Castleton alumni!
Test your Spartan knowledge with our custom Castleton crossword puzzle.
Experience a blast from the past exploring our Castleton Student Newspaper archive.
Enjoy a virtual tour around the Castleton University campus.
Stock up on Spartan swag from our online school store.
Cow Plop BingoPurchase your virtual Cow Plop Bingo ticket today! All squares are computer-generated and randomly assigned the day prior to the competition beginning.
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 5
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Tuesday, October 6
7pm
Join members of Castleton's Student Life staff for a question and answer session for families, students, and alumni. Participants include Victoria Angis, Associate Dean of Students, Martha Coulter, Director of the Wellness Center, Matt Patry, Director of Student Activities, Dennis Proulx, Dean of Students, Renee Beaupre White, Director of Career Services and Shaun Williams, Assistant Director of Residence Life.
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Wednesday, October 7
Comedian Jose Sarduy Live-Stream
8 pm
Gathering material from a wealth of life experiences,
Jose Sarduy takes audiences on the rollercoaster ride that’s been his life.
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Thursday, October 8
7 pm
Join four Castleton graduates as they discuss their respective professional careers and life experiences. Alumni panelist include Olivia Duane-Adams '84 (Business Administration) Chief Customer Officer Alteryx Inc., Scott Favalora '93 (Media and Communication) Senior Director at ESPN, Christina Bentham '95 (Criminal Justice) Secret Service Agent, and Tim Langlois ’94 (Business Administration) Director of MRF Operations at Casella Waste Management.
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on various social media channels.
Friday, October 9
Men's and Women’s Soccer Scrimmage Live-Stream
5 pm
Castleton Men’s and Women’s Soccer team green and white scrimmage with live commentary from radio personality Jack Healy.
8 pm
Zak Mirzadeh has toured for nearly a decade entertaining audiences all over the world. Grab a deck of cards, a coin, and join the show!
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Saturday, October 10
10 am
All alumni are welcome to join the Castleton Alumni Association Board of Directors for their annual meeting.
Cow Plop Bingo Viewing Event11 am
Join members of our Spartan community for a chance to support the Student Emergency Loan Fund and win some money in our annual
Cow Plop Bingo. The game will feature a Bingo-style grid with 100 total squares and corresponding numbers. Participants will be emailed their random computer-generated square numbers ahead of the viewing event. At the determined time, a cow will be released onto the grid. The square where the cow drops its first “plop” will be the winner.
Castleton Football 7v7 Green and White Scrimmage Live-Stream
1 pm
Castleton Football 7v7 green and white scrimmage with live commentary from radio personality Jack Healy.
Trivia with Shaun Live-Stream
8 pm
Hosted by Residence Life staff member Shaun Williams,
Trivia with Shaun puts your general knowledge to the test with questions from all different categories.
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Sunday, October 11
Castleton Spirit Contest
Show your Spartan pride but sharing photos showcasing Castleton spirit for a chance to win some CU swag. Photos can be submitted all week long with winners announced daily. Submissions can be sent via email to
alumnioffice@castleton.edu or by tagging @castletonedu on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
Other Special Events:
Extra Stout (Band) Live-Stream
Friday, October 2
7 pm
Based in the Green Mountains of Vermont’s Rutland County,
Extra Stout is a traditional Irish band that has been playing together for upwards of twenty years.
Open Mic Night Live-Stream
Saturday, October 3
8 pm
Tune in to Zoom to listen or perform for our virtual Open Mic Night.
Family Feud (Championship Game) Live-Stream
Saturday, October 10
Calling all alumni and families!
Create a team and sign up to participate in the premier Family Feud game that will take place the week of October 5. Teams must have five members, and if they qualify, they must be available on October 10 for the championship game. Great prizes! The deadline to register is October 1. Families will be contacted once their registration is complete and rules will be sent to them. Don’t delay,
register here today!
Pre-Recorded Lecture
What does the age of digital convergence, Facebook, and globalization mean for the future of the written word? Writer/carver/painter Tim Brookes offers a remarkable and thought-provoking perspective on this question by looking at a range of forms of writing from all over the world that are in danger of extinction.