College of Saint Mary to Host Annual Homecoming Weekend

OMAHA, Neb. – College of Saint Mary (CSM) will welcome alumni to campus for its annual Homecoming celebration Sept. 20-22.

“Homecoming is one of my favorite times of the year,” said Terri Campbell, vice president of alumni and donor relations. “It’s more than just a tradition – it’s a celebration of the vibrant community that our alumni and students create together. It’s a time to reconnect, reflect on our shared experiences, and look forward to the future.”

As part of the homecoming events, CSM will celebrate 30 years of Occupational Therapy Education at the University. Alumni are encouraged to join OT faculty, staff and students at a reception from 4-6 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20.

Other weekend events include the 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards luncheon, an alumni and community art show, Monet and Mimosas, a “Jersey Boys” performance at the Omaha Community Playhouse, and a Flames softball scrimmage.

“We’re excited to welcome everyone back to campus and make new memories that will last a lifetime,” Campbell said.

For more information, go to CSM.edu/Homecoming. The full list of events include:

Friday, Sept. 20

30 Years of OT Education at CSM Reception | 4-6 p.m. | Hixson-Lied Commons

Join Occupational Therapy faculty, staff, alumni, and students for a 30th year celebration

Alumni & Community Art Show | 5-7 p.m. | Hillmer Art Gallery

Enjoy live music and wine tasting while viewing engaging artwork by CSM alumni, staff and friends. If you would like to display or sell your work during the exhibit, contact Sarah Berkebile at SBerkebile [at] csm.edu by Sept. 10.

Saturday, Sept. 21

Morning Reflection | 9:30-9:45 a.m. | The Hollis and Helen Baright Art Studio

Monet & Mimosas | 9:45-11 a.m. | The Hollis and Helen Baright Art Studio

Unleash your inner Monet as Jeff Spencer, associate professor of art, leads a cork and canvas painting experience. Registration required. RSVP no later than Sept. 9. $25 per person.

Alumni Achievement Awards Luncheon | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Warde Conference Center

Celebrate our alumni as we recognize the 2024 Alumni Achievement awardees: Linda Schindler ’69, Sue Fox Korth, PhD, ’88, Janice Zach Townsend ’79, Barbi Hayes, ’89, Michaela D’Ercole Jacobson ’94, Deborah Nugen ’99, Christi Rose Glesmann ’04, M’06, D’14, Mary Bullard Byrnes ’07, ’09, M’10, Maryann Forsell, DMD, ’14. Registration required. RSVP no later than Sept. 9. $35 per person.

Saint Mary’s Review Launch Party | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Hillmer Art Gallery

Shannon McMahon, PhD, associate professor of English, and the student editors discuss the current issue.

Campus Tours | 1:30-3 p.m.

Registration required. RSVP no later than Sept. 9.

Jersey Boys | 7:30 p.m. | Omaha Community Playhouse

Join CSM alumni and experience this Tony Award-winning jukebox sensation that takes you behind the scenes of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Registration required. RSVP no later than Sept. 9. $35 per person.

Sunday, Sept. 22

Homecoming Mass | 9:30 a.m. | Our Lady of Mercy Chapel, Walsh Hall

All alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends are welcome.

Figures of Wisdom Brunch | 10:30 a.m. | Hillmer Art Gallery

Join us as the Class of 1974 is inducted as CSM Figures of Wisdom on their 50th reunion. $35 per person (free for 1974 CSM alumni). Registration required. RSVP no later than Sept. 9.

Flames Softball | 1 p.m. | CSM Softball Field, southeast corner of campus

The Flames square up against Bellevue University in this home scrimmage doubleheader. Complimentary concessions for CSM alumni.