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!
Memory Makers
Zappala Campus Center Square | 1 – 3 p.m.
Redhawk Pub Trivia Night
Bold Union Room | 9 p.m.
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. Students can vote for Redhawk Royalty @De la Torre, Juno
Redhawk Pride Challenge
Show your Redhawk pride! Wear your La Roche gear, post on social media and be entered to win LRU prizes.
Clubs and Orgs Roundtable Meeting
Ryan Room – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Midterm Motivation Mural
Zappala Campus Center Hallway | 1 – 3 p.m.
Cake Wars
CC Square | 8 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 15
Coffee and Careers – CANCELED
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 interested in participating should email alumni@laroche.edu for event details and to sign up. Space is limited.
Campfire/Cornhole Tournament
SGA Courtyard – 7 p.m.
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.
Students can vote for Redhawk Royalty @De la Torre, Juno
Distinguished Alumni Circle panel discussion (open to students, faculty/staff and alumni).
PH LL29 in the Motherhouse lower level – 12 p. m.
Panelists: Will Michael, Greer Reed, Anwar Sadek and April Sikorski
First 50 students will receive lunch
Distinguished Alumni Circle Dinner – Reception and Awards
Zappala Campus Center Square | 5:30 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. Meet in front of the Admissions office.
Crime Lab Tours
9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Please sign up for a time slot at the registration table on Saturday morning
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.
Activities presented by Campus Clubs and Organizations. Donations for the Career Closet and Food Pantry also will be accepted. The Art Gallery will be open to look at archives and student work
President’s Circle Donor Brunch
Ryan Room 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.
Special blessing for Sisters of Divine Providence 150th anniversary.
Beer Garden
Bold Parking Lot – 12 p. m.
Enjoy the Beer Garden and live music from The Heritage Band.
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
CC Square – 2:30 p.m.
Students and alumni are invited to join the fun during Epic Bingo.
Alumni Class Reunions
Ryan Room – 3 p.m.
Alumni from class years ending in 1 and 6 are invited to reconnect and reminisce. Enjoy yearbooks and a special LRU-themed cocktail.
Mass
Magdalen Chapel | 4 p.m.
Athletic Alumni Happy Hour
North Park Lounge | 5 p.m.
Athletic alumni are invited to gather with La Roche coaches at North Park Lounge
Sunday, Oct. 18
Sunday Mass
Campus Brunch
Homerun Derby!
11 a.m.
Location: Softball Field @ Athletic Complex
Contact: Erica Cochran to register Erica.Cochran@laroche.edu
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
