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Old Gold Weekend

It's time to come home for Old Gold Weekend!

Old Gold Weekend 2024Old Gold Weekend began in 1907 and was revamped in 1919 to become DePauw's current version of homecoming. We invite our alumni and friends to return to campus on September 24-28, 2024.

This year, as part of the already scheduled activities happening on September 27-28, we are excited to host additional special events celebrating the historic launch of the Creative School and the 20th anniversary of the Women's Resource Center on September 24-26!

A working schedule of events is posted below. All events are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Updated August 7, 2024.

Ready to come home to DePauw? Print off your campus map, and discover where to eat, play, and stay in Putnam County.

 

Old Gold Weekend 2024 Schedule of Events

Need your coffee fix? 

Breadworks, open hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2 E. Walnut St

Starbucks, open hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available. 

Food Favorites Close to Campus

Hoover Dining Hall
101 E. Hanna St
Breakfast: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late Night: 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Marvin's
202 S. College Ave
Lunch: 11 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner and Late Night: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Fluttering Duck
202 W. Seminary St
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County.

Self-Guided Hiking at the DePauw Nature Park
Sunrise - Sunset | 1400 W. County Road 125 S.

Surround yourself with the beauty of one of DePauw’s most beloved treasures - the DePauw Nature Park. Take in breathtaking views as you hike along trails that will take you up to the heights of the quarry, down along the creekside, or through the lush woodlands. View the Trail Guide for all hiking locations.

The Nature Park is open from sunrise to sunset, but hours may vary based on availability of staffing to open and close the gate. Transportation is not provided to or from the Nature Park.

Eli's Bookstore(New site, July 28), open hours
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Stop by Eli's bookstore (New site, July 28for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items.

Art Galleries Open for Exploration
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Richard E. Peeler Art Center

Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries.

Self-Guided Exploration of Roy O. West Library and the Tenzer Technology Center
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 405 S. Indiana St

Take a walk down memory lane and see what's new in the recently reopened Roy O. West Library and Tenzer Technology Center. Pick up a self-guided tour map at the front desk to guide your exploration.

Women's Center 20th Anniversary Panel & Reception
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | The Green Center for the Performing Arts, Kresge Auditorium

 Save the date to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Women's Resource Center! More details coming soon.

Need your coffee fix? 

Breadworks, open hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2 E. Walnut St

Starbucks, open hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available. 

Food Favorites Close to Campus

Hoover Dining Hall
101 E. Hanna St
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late Night: 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Marvin's
202 S. College Ave
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Dinner and Late Night: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Fluttering Duck
202 W. Seminary St
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County.

Self-Guided Hiking at the DePauw Nature Park
Sunrise - Sunset | 1400 W. County Road 125 S.

Surround yourself with the beauty of one of DePauw’s most beloved treasures - the DePauw Nature Park. Take in breathtaking views as you hike along trails that will take you up to the heights of the quarry, down along the creekside, or through the lush woodlands. View the Trail Guide for all hiking locations.

The Nature Park is open from sunrise to sunset, but hours may vary based on availability of staffing to open and close the gate. Transportation is not provided to or from the Nature Park.

Self-Guided Exploration of Roy O. West Library and the Tenzer Technology Center
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Roy O. West Library

Take a walk down memory lane and see what's new in the recently reopened Roy O. West Library. Pick up a self-guided tour map at the front desk to guide your exploration. 

Eli's Bookstore, open hours
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Stop by Eli's bookstore for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. 

Art Galleries Open for Exploration
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Richard E. Peeler Art Center

Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries. 

Creative School Launch Program, Performances, & Reception
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Green Center for the Performing Arts | Kresge Auditorium

Join us as we officially launch DePauw's Creative School! The Creative School at DePauw University is an innovative community dedicated to interdisciplinary collaboration and the exploration of creation, music, performance, and practice. This initiative unites musicians, artists, scholars, and innovators to push the boundaries of creativity and empower students to make a meaningful impact on contemporary culture through exploration and connection.

Can't make it in person? Stream the program live on YouTube. 

Need your coffee fix? 

Breadworks, open hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2 E. Walnut St

Starbucks, open hours
6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available.

Food Favorites Close to Campus

Hoover Dining Hall
101 E. Hanna St
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late Night: 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Marvin's
202 S. College Ave
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Dinner and Late Night: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Fluttering Duck
202 W. Seminary St
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County.

Self-Guided Hiking at the DePauw Nature Park
Sunrise - Sunset | 1400 W. County Road 125 S.

Surround yourself with the beauty of one of DePauw’s most beloved treasures - the DePauw Nature Park. Take in breathtaking views as you hike along trails that will take you up to the heights of the quarry, down along the creekside, or through the lush woodlands. View the Trail Guide for all hiking locations.

The Nature Park is open from sunrise to sunset, but hours may vary based on availability of staffing to open and close the gate. Transportation is not provided to or from the Nature Park.

Self-Guided Exploration of Roy O. West Library and the Tenzer Technology Center
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Roy O. West Library

Take a walk down memory lane and see what's new in the recently reopened Roy O. West Library and Tenzer Technology Center. Pick up a self-guided tour map at the front desk to guide your exploration.

Eli's Bookstore, open hours
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Stop by Eli's bookstore for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. 

Art Galleries Open for Exploration
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Richard E. Peeler Art Center

Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries.

Into the Woods
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  | Green Center for the Performing Arts

DePauw Theatre and the Institute of Music present the fall musical production of Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. 

Tickets - Free for students; $10 for adults

Jazz at the Duck
8:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  | The Fluttering Duck

Relax with fellow alumni, friends, and the Greencastle community as you enjoy the jazz stylings of Professor Steve Snyder.

Need your coffee fix? 

Breadworks, open hours
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2 E. Walnut St

Starbucks, open hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore (New site, July 28). Mobile ordering available. 

Food Favorites Close to Campus

Hoover Dining Hall
101 E. Hanna St
Breakfast: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Brunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late Night: 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Marvin's
202 S. College Ave
Dinner and Late Night: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Fluttering Duck
202 W. Seminary St
Open Hours: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County.

Self-Guided Hiking at the DePauw Nature Park
Sunrise - Sunset | 1400 W. County Road 125 S.

Surround yourself with the beauty of one of DePauw’s most beloved treasures - the DePauw Nature Park. Take in breathtaking views as you hike along trails that will take you up to the heights of the quarry, down along the creekside, or through the lush woodlands. View the Trail Guide for all hiking locations.

The Nature Park is open from sunrise to sunset, but hours may vary based on availability of staffing to open and close the gate. Transportation is not provided to or from the Nature Park.

Self-Guided Exploration of Roy O. West Library and the Tenzer Technology Center
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 405 S. Indiana St

Take a walk down memory lane and see what's new in the recently reopened Roy O. West Library and Tenzer Technology Center. Pick up a self-guided tour map at the front desk to guide your exploration.

Eli's Bookstore , open hours
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Stop by Eli's bookstore  for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. 

Art Galleries Open for Exploration
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Richard E. Peeler Art Center

Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries. 

Alumni Awards Luncheon
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | By special invitation only | Zoom Link

The DePauw University Alumni Association is excited to celebrate the 2024 recipients of the Old Gold Goblet, Young Alumni Award and Alumni Citations. 

Old Gold Weekend Concert, featuring SmallPools
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | The Inn at DePauw, Social Center

Campus Life is proud to present a special Old Gold Weekend concert! Student bands Castle Crows and Bould Watch will open for Los Angeles/Nashville-based indie rock band SmallPools

Alumni Film Festival
7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Peeler Art Center, Auditorium

Join us for an exciting celebration of cinematic creativity at the DePauw University Alumni Film Festival! In conjunction with the the launch of the Creative School, this event showcases the diverse talents of our alumni filmmakers, featuring a range of genres and storytelling styles.

Into the Woods
7:30 p.m. | Green Center for the Performing Arts

DePauw Theatre and the Institute of Music present the fall musical production of Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. 

Tickets - Free for students; $10 for adults

Need your coffee fix? 

Breadworks, open hours
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 2 E. Walnut St

Starbucks, open hours
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available. 

Food Favorites Close to Campus

Hoover Dining Hall
101 E. Hanna St
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Late Night: 9:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m.

Marvin's
202 S. College Ave
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
Dinner and Late Night: 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.

The Fluttering Duck
202 W. Seminary St
Open Hours: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County.

Self-Guided Hiking at the DePauw Nature Park
Sunrise - Sunset | 1400 W. County Road 125 S.

Surround yourself with the beauty of one of DePauw’s most beloved treasures - the DePauw Nature Park. Take in breathtaking views as you hike along trails that will take you up to the heights of the quarry, down along the creekside, or through the lush woodlands. View the Trail Guide for all hiking locations.

The Nature Park is open from sunrise to sunset, but hours may vary based on availability of staffing to open and close the gate. Transportation is not provided to or from the Nature Park.

Eli's Bookstore, open hours
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 6 E. Washington St

Stop by Eli's bookstore  for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. 

Washington C. DePauw Societies Breakfast 
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | By special invitation onlyZoom Link

Honoring DePauw's leadership-level donors who ensure DePauw's mission -- developing leaders the world needs -- continues to thrive. By special invitation, advanced reservations required.

20th Anniversary of the DePauw Nature Park
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Ian and Mimi Rolland Welcome and Activities Center, DePauw University Nature Park

Join us as we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the DePauw University Nature Park (opened to the public in September 2004). Representatives from the university and the Greencastle community will speak briefly. Nature Park staff will be present to answer questions and suggest ways to explore the park.

Art Galleries Open for Exploration
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Richard E. Peeler Art Center

Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries. 

Alumni Tiger Tailgate  
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Blackstock Stadium Parking Lot | Rain Location: Center for Diversity and Inclusion, 5 W. Hanna St.

Stop by our tailgate tent to say hello to your Alumni Board and GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) Alumni Board and grab a special treat!

Football vs. Oberlin  
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Blackstock Stadium, Nick Mourouzis Field | Livestream

Cheer on Tiger Football to victory against Oberlin.

Self-Guided Exploration of Roy O. West Library and the Tenzer Technology Center
12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | 405 S. Indiana St

Take a walk down memory lane and see what's new in the recently reopened Roy O. West Library and Tenzer Technology Center. Pick up a self-guided tour map at the front desk to guide your exploration.

Volleyball vs. Denison   
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Neal Fieldhouse | Livestream

Cheer on Tiger Volleyball to victory against Denison.

Men's Soccer vs. Kalamazoo   
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Reavis Stadium, S. Page Cotton Field | Livestream

Cheer on your Men's Soccer team to victory against Kalamazoo.

Women's Soccer vs. Wilmington   
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Reavis Stadium | Livestream

Cheer on your Women's Soccer team to victory against Wilmington.

Into the Woods   
7:30 p.m. | Green Center for the Performing Arts

DePauw Theatre and the Institute of Music present the fall musical production of Into the Woods! James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim take everyone's favorite storybook characters and bring them together for a timeless, yet relevant, piece... and a rare modern classic. 

Tickets - Free for students; $10 for adults

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Contact Us

Alumni Engagement

Students walking through campus with East College in the background
  • alumnioffice@depauw.edu
  • 877-658-2586
  • Robert G. Bottoms Alumni and Development Center
    201 E Seminary Street
    Greencastle, IN 46135