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Whether you’re lacing up here on campus or bringing that blue & gold pride to your own neighborhood, your registration helps power The Juniata Fund, which supports the College’s greatest needs. Pick your own route and run, walk, bike, hike, swim — move however you like for 5K (3.1 miles) and show your Juniata pride! Use the 2025 Juniata Virtual 5K registration link to sign up for this event.   

Prices 
Registration for one, supports The Juniata Fund, a commemorative electronic race bib, and a Juniata Together 5K t-shirt: $30.00   
Registration for one, supports The Juniata Fund, and a commemorative electronic race bib: $10.00   

These self-guided adventures include hiking the Thousand Steps, exploring the Peace Chapel, walking and biking on the Lower Trail, and mountain biking on the Allegrippis Trails. All levels of fitness and experience can be accommodated through one of these activities. Activities should be able to be completed in approximately two hours or less. For more info, click here.

The Enrollment Center will provide guided campus tours. Enjoy many familiar sites as well as new additions to campus. Please contact the Campus Visit Planning Team by October 1st to register and confirm details about your tour. You can reach them at campusvisitplng@juniata.edu or by calling 814-641-3428.

Be sure to check-in here when you arrive on campus! Whether you pre-registered online or are a walk-in our registration desk can get you all the information you need to have a great weekend.

All Homecoming & Family Weekend guests are invited to tour the Isett Heritage Museum, a recent donation to the College. Enjoy an extensive display of historic antiques and memorabilia from the 1800s to the present day. It is an educational and fun experience for all ages! If you need directions to the museum, you can stop by the registration desk Ellis Hall.

Rain Location: TBA

Join us as the Juniata Activities Board hosts a cozy evening on the quad to kick off Homecoming & Family Weekend. Enjoy lawn games , crafts, and performances by the Juniata Screaming Eagles Pep Band. Whether you're looking to get creative, play a few games, or just hang out and meet new people, there's something for everyone! Don't miss out on this fun weekend kickoff! 

Juniata alumni, especially those celebrating a reunion this year, are invited to join together at Juniata Brewing Company for a night of mingling! Special guests from the faculty and staff will be serving drinks - who knows who may appear behind the bar? You won’t want to miss it! Drinks will be pay your own way.

Rain Location: If there is inclement weather (including cloudy skies) this event is cancelled. 

Join Professor Matt Beaky for stargazing at the Paul E. Hickes Observatory behind Brumbaugh Academic Center. Stop by anytime between 9 and 10:30 pm.

Be sure to check-in here when you arrive on campus! Whether you pre-registered online or are a walk-in our registration desk can get you all the information you need to have a great weekend.

Parents, bring your little ones to an enchanting Story Hour with the Statton Learning Commons Staff! Two different activities will be offered so children 15 and younger will find something that interests them. We hope you will join us for this morning of imagination and creativity.

Join President Jim Troha and past College presidents Robert Neff and Thomas Kepple for a time of reflection. These three leaders will then share stories and memories from their seasons serving as president. This panel is sure to be meaningful as we celebrate Juniata’s past during our 150th year!

How has Juniata left an impact on your life? Want to celebrate Juniata's 150th anniversary by recording your memories? Share your stories with The Statton Learning Commons Team! The Statton Learning Commons staff will guide you through a short time of sharing and will invite you to archive your recordings to be stored as part of Juniata's rich history.

Special Activities: 10 a.m. - noon 

Special Activities: Join in a series of drawing activities to awaken your creativity and perception, and play some word games inspired by Bill Scharf’s love of language (as well as visual art).  

Exhibition: The Journey is the Destination 

American painter and educator William Scharf (1927-2018) was compelled to create. His lifelong drive produced a remarkable body of work ranging from small figural and representational drawings to giant abstract canvases. Juniata College presents a first-ever career-spanning exhibition including archival materials that document and illustrate the artist’s vision, process, and philosophy over more than sixty years, offering a uniquely intimate view of Scharf’s art and life. 

Scharf developed a visual language that incorporated layered organic forms, rhythmic movements, and suggestions of universal symbols and personal mythologies. The mysterious titles he gave to the works hint at a spectrum of meanings and draw viewers ever deeper into his world. His paintings are windows onto a higher reality in constant flux, capturing that eternal motion via a creative process that was as important as any final product.   

This exhibition was co-curated by Jennifer Streb, Professor of Art History at Juniata College, Kevin Moist, Associate Professor of Communications at Penn State Altoona, and Aaron and Anique Scharf, with research supported by The Juniata College Sowell Scholars Faculty Grant.

Drive on your own to learn about programs at the station and tour Shuster Hall, Grove Farm, and student lodges. Apple cider and Station merch will be available for purchase! You can also register to take a boat tour during the open house. Boat tours with limited seating will be offered at 10 a.m, 11 a.m, and 1 p.m. 

Price 
Boat Tour (One Rider): $10.00 

*Please note that each boat ride is limited to 10 people. In the event of inclement  weather the boat rides will be cancelled and registration fees will be considered donations to the Raystown Field Station. 

Invited volunteers and donors are welcome to enjoy some light refreshments and drinks ahead of the football game. We want to show our sincere appreciation for all that you do for Juniata!

The Enrollment Center will provide guided campus tours. Enjoy many familiar sites as well as new additions to campus. Please contact the Campus Visit Planning Team by October 1st to register and confirm details about your tour. You can reach them at campusvisitplng@juniata.edu or by calling 814-641-3428.

Legacy families are invited to show their Juniata family pride and join together for lunch and sharing of Juniata stories across the generations. As we celebrate Juniata’s 150th year this is an extra special time to recognize your family legacy at the College. Lunch will be served starting at 11 a.m. and we will take a group photo at noon. Legacy families include two or more Juniatians (students and/or alumni). 

Prices
Adult: $20.00 
Child age 6-12: $10.00 
Child 5 and under: Free 
JC Student not on meal plan: $20.00 
JC Student on meal plan: show ID 

Enjoy lunch in the dining hall and get a feel for current students’ favorite dishes! No charge for students on the meal plan with ID. Purchase tickets in advance or at the registration desk in Ellis Hall. 

Price 
Adult: $15.00 
Child age 6-12: $7.00 
Child 5 and under: Free 
JC Student not on meal plan: $15.00 
JC Student on meal plan: show ID 
Pay cash, check, or credit at Registration.

All Homecoming & Family Weekend guests are invited to tour the Isett Heritage Museum, a recent donation to the College. Enjoy an extensive display of historic antiques and memorabilia from the 1800s to the present day. It is an educational and fun experience for all ages! If you need directions to the museum, you can stop by the registration desk Ellis Hall.

Cheer on your Juniata Eagles! Wear blue and gold.

Cheer on your Juniata Eagles! Wear blue and gold.

Former Hellbenders and Juniata Oldboys are invited to play in a combined game against the current teams. Folks are encouraged to gather at noon on the Ellis Field to prepare for the match. After playing please gather at the Sherwood Pavilion for a tailgate. Email or call Jim Kiely '81 (juniataoldboys@gmail.com or 717-606-6702) with questions.

Members of the Class of 2025 are invited to catch up with classmates at the Jamboree in celebration of your first Homecoming as Juniata alumni.

It’s all your favorite Homecoming & Family Weekend events wrapped into one huge celebration of all things Juniata! The College is turning 150 and we want to throw a party worthy of that milestone. Enjoy a beer garden, carnival activities, food, live music and more. Current students, families, alumni, and friends – there is something for everyone at this big party on the Quad! Each registration will include entry into the Jamboree, food, and non-alcoholic drinks.

You can elect to add beer garden access to your registration. Beer garden registration is limited to those 21 and older and includes beer, cider, and a Juniata swag item. A portion of your registration helps power The Juniata Fund, which supports the College’s greatest needs. Register in advance for faster admission.  

*Please read the Animal Policy on our Additional Information page. 

Prices 
Jamboree + Beer Garden | Adult: $25
Jamboree + Beer Garden | Class of 2025 Member: Free
Jamboree + Beer Garden | Juniata Faculty: Free 
Jamboree Only | Adult: $15
Jamboree Only | Child 12 and under: $5

Cheer on your Juniata Eagles! Wear blue and gold.

Members of the Classes 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020 are invited to catch up with classmates, reminisce about your days at Juniata, and make new memories. Spouses, partners, and family are welcome. Arrive at 6 p.m. to grab a drink and mingle, then enjoy dinner at 6:30 p.m. Open bar (beer and wine) is included. 

*Please read the Animal Policy on our Additional Information page. 

Prices
Adult: $34.00 
Teen: $22.00 
Child age 6-12: $15.00 
Child 5 and under: Free

Students and Families- soar and score as the Office of Campus Life hosts trivia night. Come with a team or make new friends when you arrive. From 150 years of Juniata College to music and pop culture, there is a topic for everyone!

Rain Location: If there is inclement weather (including cloudy skies) this event is cancelled. 

Join Professor Matt Beaky for stargazing at the Paul E. Hickes Observatory behind Brumbaugh Academic Center. Stop by anytime between 9 and 10:30 pm.

Drop off your nametags before you head back home! 

Attend a worship service led by campus chaplains Ben and Cindy Lattimer, who serve as co-pastors of the Stone Church of the Brethren.

The Juniata jazz ensemble, wind symphony, and Screaming Eagles Pep Band will be performing selected portions of their repertoire. Admission is free. 

Our school spirit store is full of exciting Juniata gear! You’ll find it in Ellis Hall near the right-hand entrance to Baker Refectory.

Friday       10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 
Saturday   10 a.m. - 6 p.m. 

If you prefer to shop online, please visit juniata.bncollege.com or download the My College Bookstore app and search for Juniata.

See current exhibits and learn about Juniata Presents. 

Saturday   10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Hours for the fall semester are subject to change. 

Friday           6 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
Saturday      10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Sunday         12 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Explore our newly renovated building - the academic hub of campus. 

Friday          8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 
Saturday      8 a.m. - 7 p.m. 
Sunday       10 a.m. - 12 a.m.

Check out one of our on-campus cafes!

Friday           7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Check out one of our on-campus cafes!

Friday             8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  
Sunday           5 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy meals throughout the weekend in our main dining hall. For Saturday Lunch please pre-register online. For all other meals you can pay with cash or card as you enter.

Friday Lunch         11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  
Friday Dinner         5 – 10 p.m. 
Saturday Lunch     11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (pre-register online) 
Saturday Dinner     5 – 10 p.m. 
Sunday Brunch     10 a.m. - 2 p.m.