Red, White, and You
Celebrate your La Roche pride at Red, White and You, a campus-wide Homecoming celebration for the entire La Roche community. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends are invited to join us for a week of activities culminating in our main Homecoming celebration on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
Enjoy campus and Motherhouse tours, live music, food and drinks, LRU athletic events, alumni reunions, service opportunities and more throughout the week.
Explore the schedule below to start planning your Homecoming celebration. Check back for additional event details and updates.
Monday, Oct. 12
Kickoff to Red, White, and You!
Details coming soon.
Tuesday, Oct. 13
Floats with Faculty
Zappala Campus Center Square | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Students are invited to celebrate Spirit Week with root beer floats and dirty sodas, hosted by Academic Affairs and campus faculty.
Redhawk Pride Challenge
Show your Redhawk pride! Wear your La Roche gear, post on social media and be entered to win LRU prizes.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Coffee and Careers
Ryan Room, Zappala Campus Center | 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Students and alumni are invited to connect and network during Coffee and Careers. Students should arrive at 3:30 p.m. for a networking tutorial hosted by Career Services. Alumni are invited to arrive between 4 and 4:30 p.m. to connect with current students.
Friday, Oct. 16
Day of Service: Campus Cleanup
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Students, alumni, faculty and staff are invited to help beautify campus ahead of the weekend’s festivities.
Donations also will be accepted for the Career Closet and Food Pantry. Requested items include winter hats and gloves, peanut butter, jelly, deodorant, granola bars, canned corn, beans and potatoes, candy, and gift cards to BJ’s, Giant Eagle, Walmart, Trader Joe’s and Target.
Distinguished Alumni Circle Dinner – Reception and Awards
Zappala Campus Center Square | 5 p.m.
Join La Roche University as we recognize and celebrate this year’s Distinguished Alumni Circle honorees.
Separate registration required.
Saturday, Oct. 17
Registration Opens
Faculty/Staff Parking Lot by Bold Hall 9 a.m.
Guided Campus Tours
9:30 a.m.
Explore La Roche with guided campus tours led by LRU Ambassadors.
Guided Motherhouse Tours
10 a.m.
Sister Elena Almendarez will host an in-depth tour of the Motherhouse while sharing the mission and history of La Roche University.
Kickoff Celebration
Faculty/Staff Parking Lot by Bold Hall | 10 a.m.
Start the day with breakfast, music, a children’s craft area, photo booth and more. Donations for the Career Closet and Food Pantry also will be accepted.
President’s Circle Donor Brunch
10:30 a.m.
President’s Circle donors are invited to brunch featuring special campus updates from University leadership.
By special invitation. Separate registration required.
Lunch Tent
Faculty/Staff Parking Lot by Bold Hall | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Beer Garden
Faculty/Staff Parking Lot by Bold Hall | 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Enjoy the Beer Garden, a beer stein competition and live music from The Heritage Band.
Alumni Reunions
Noon
Alumni from class years ending in 1 and 6 are invited to reconnect and reminisce. Enjoy yearbooks and a special LRU-themed cocktail.
Women’s Volleyball vs. Mount Aloysius College
Kerr Fitness & Sports Center | 1 p.m.
Cheer on the Redhawks and join us for the Redhawk Royalty announcement.
Epic Bingo
2:30 p.m.
Students and alumni are invited to join the fun during Epic Bingo.
Athletic Events & Alumni Games
3 p.m.
Mass
Magdalen Chapel | 4 p.m.
Athletic Alumni Happy Hour
Cadence Clubhouse | 5 p.m.
Athletic alumni are invited to gather with La Roche coaches at Cadence Clubhouse.
By special invitation. Separate registration required.
Sunday, Oct. 18
Sunday Mass
Campus Brunch
Wrap up Red, White and You with brunch on campus. Additional cost applies.
Hotel Accommodations
Ask for the discounted La Roche University rate at the following local hotels.
Fairfield Inn & Suites Pittsburgh/McCandless Crossing
$149 + tax
901 Providence Blvd.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-227-9600
Home2 Suites by Hilton/McCandless
$115 + tax
8630 Duncan Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Phone: 412-630-8400
