Old Gold Weekend
It's time to come home for Old Gold Weekend! Old 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 October 4-7, 2023. This year, as part of the already scheduled activities happening on October 5-7, we are excited to host additional special events celebrating the historic launch of the School of Business and Leadership on October 4-5!
A working schedule of events is posted below. All events are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Updated September 18, 2023.
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OLD GOLD WEEKEND 2023 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Wednesday, October 4 - SPECIAL EVENTS
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School of Business and Leadership Launch Reception Join us for a reception prior to the School of Business and Leadership Launch Lecture. |
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School of Business and Leadership Launch Lecture: Leadership, Philanthropy, and the Liberal Arts Don't miss this special lecture celebrating the launch of DePauw's School of Business and Leadership. Moderated by Jonathan V. Fortt '98, Stephen W. Sanger '68 and Jeffrey W. Ubben will discuss the role leadership and philanthropy plays within the liberal arts. |
Thursday, October 5
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Need your coffee fix? Breadworks, open hours Starbucks, open hours Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available. |
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Food Favorites Close to Campus Marvin's Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County. |
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Library Self-Guided Tours 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. |
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Eli's Bookstore, open hours Stop by Eli's bookstore for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. |
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Art Galleries Open for Exploration Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries. |
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SPECIAL EVENT - SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP Join us as we officially launch DePauw's School of Business and Leadership. Reception and tours to follow. |
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Alumni Board/GOLD Alumni Board Reception and Celebration of Alumni Awards (special invitation only) HONORING Young Alumni Award Recipient Alumni Citation Recipients |
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Jazz at the Duck Relax with fellow alumni, friends, and the Greencastle community as you enjoy the jazz stylings of Professor Steve Snyder. |
Friday, October 6
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Need your coffee fix? Breadworks, open hours Starbucks, open hours Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available. |
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Food Favorites Close to Campus Hoover Dining Hall Marvin's Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County. |
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Library Self-Guided Tours 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. |
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Eli's Bookstore, open hours Stop by Eli's bookstore for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. |
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Art Galleries Open for Exploration Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries. |
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Athletics Hall of Fame Reception and Dinner (special invitation only) |
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DePride: DePauw Pride Join current students as they celebrate their DePauw Pride (DePride)! Enjoy community, music, and games during this annual event. |
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DePauw ChoralFest: Gala Closing Concert Renowned for his exceptional artistry, guest composer and conductor Z. Randall Stroope has composed more than 200 musical works, conducted 48 all-state choirs and concerts in 26 countries from Carnegie Hall to The Vatican. This concert is free and open to the public. |
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October First Friday Filling the streets of the Historic Courthouse Square in Downtown Greencastle, First Fridays attracts visitors and vendors from all over the West Central Indiana Region. This event is not affiliated with DePauw University. |
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McKim Observatory Open House Look up into the heavens and experience the planets, moon, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies through the lens of the Clark 9.53 inch refactor. Featured objects will depend on sky conditions. This is a weather-dependent event. |
Saturday, October 7
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Need your coffee fix? Breadworks, open hours Starbucks, open hours Conveniently located inside Eli's bookstore. Mobile ordering available. |
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Food Favorites Close to Campus Hoover Dining Hall Marvin's Want other dining options? Check out Where to Eat in Putnam County. |
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Eli's Bookstore, open hours Stop by Eli's bookstore for all your DePauw swag needs! The bookstore features apparel, home décor and unique gift items. |
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Athletics Hall of Fame Public Induction Ceremony and Celebration HONORING |
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Volleyball Alumnae Game and Reunion We are excited to invite our volleyball alumnae to return to campus and Greencastle for the Volleyball Alumnae Game and Reunion! This event is a special part of DePauw University's Old Gold Weekend. |
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Baseball Alumni Reunion We are excited to invite our baseball alumni and friends to return to campus and Greencastle for a Baseball Alumni Reunion! This event is a special part of DePauw University's Old Gold Weekend. |
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CDI Block Party: Let's Come Together Celebrate Old Gold Weekend with the Center for Diversity and Inlcusion! Stop by before DePauw's athletics competitions for music, food, and fun. |
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Art Galleries Open for Exploration Explore all the current exhibitions featured in the Peeler Art Center Galleries. |
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Library Self-Guided Tours 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. |
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DePauw Football vs. Denison Cheer on Tiger Football to victory against Denison. Athletics Hall of Fame recipients will be honored on the field at halftime. |
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DePauw Volleyball vs. Hiram Cheer on Tiger Volleyball to victory against Hiram. |
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Men's Soccer vs. North Park Cheer on your Men's Soccer team to victory against North Park |