Garden City, N.Y. - Spirit Weekend is Adelphi's annual celebration of all things Panthers—from student life to alumni, family, and friends. It's a chance to reconnect, celebrate traditions, and make new memories, all starting on Wednesday, October 14 and running through October 18. 

October 14 features the Spirit Weekend Kickoff event - taking place on campus at noon, the entire campus is invited to attend. The afternoon will feature desserts, giveaways, photo opportunities, a vendor fair and more. 

Returning for its second year, Panther Madness, hosted my emcee Justina Valentine will kick off the basketball season with the Adelphi Community. 

October 17 has no shortage of athletics events - see full list below:

• 10:00 AM Adelphi Baseball Alumni Event - William J. Bonomo Field (open to baseball alumni and guests)
• 12:00 PM Adelphi Men's Soccer vs. Southern New Hampshire - Motamed Field (open to all, no tickets)
• 3:00 PM Adelphi Field Hockey vs. Southern New Hampshire- Motamed Field (open to all, no tickets)
• 6:00 PM Adelphi Women's Soccer vs. Southern New Hampshire - Motamed Field (open to all, no tickets)
• 1:00 PM Adelphi Swimming & Diving Alumni Meet - Arvilla Nolan Pool, Woodruff Hall (open to swimming alumni and guests)

Closing out the weekend, our community members, families, friends and alumni are encouraged to participate in the Panthers for a Cause 5K on campus on Sunday, Oct. 18 - this year's funds will benefit the Nassau Suffolk Autism Society of America. 

Following the on-campus run, Adelphi fans, friends, and alumni are welcome to attend a pregame tailgate for a men's lacrosse scrimmage against the U.S. Naval Academy (location TBD) before opening faceoff at 1:00 p.m. on Motamed Field.

For more information or to view the full calendar of events, click here.