Lantern Walk
At 6 PM, thousands of handmade lanterns light a path through Evergreen Grove to mark the end of fall classes. Cocoa follows in Bramble Commons.
Events
Events
Something is always happening here
Fall 2026 and spring 2027
Lectures in Larkspur Auditorium, concerts in the Creative Arts Lofts, and traditions that bring the whole campus together. Most events are free and open to the public.
Fall Open House is Saturday, November 7. Future students and families can tour campus, meet faculty, and apply for free on the spot. Register for Fall Open House.
Signature events
Traditions worth the trip
Berry Symposium
More than 400 students present research, art, and design projects across Innovation Commons and Larkspur Hall.
Commencement
Our second Commencement ceremony on the Founders Hall lawn, ending with the Founders Toss.
Fall 2026 calendar
- Oct 28: President's Lecture with Dr. Sofia Lindqvist7 PM, Larkspur Auditorium. "Building a University for the Next Hundred Years." Free.
- Oct 31: Haunted Hollis6 to 10 PM, Hollis Library. Student-run haunted stacks and a costume contest.
- Nov 4: Fall Career Fair10 AM to 3 PM, Bramble Commons. More than 90 employers and internship hosts.
- Nov 7: Fall Open House9 AM to 2 PM, Founders Hall. Tours, faculty sessions, and lunch for future students.
- Nov 13-15: Fall Mainstage Play7:30 PM, Creative Arts Lofts Theater. Tickets $8, free for students.
- Nov 19: Field Station Night Sky Hike6 PM departure from Bramble Commons. Registration required through the Outdoor Program.
- Dec 4: Lantern Walk6 PM, Evergreen Grove. Open to the community.
- Dec 6: Winter Choral Concert3 PM, Larkspur Auditorium. The Tumbleberry Chorale and Ridgeline Chamber Singers.
Looking ahead
Spring 2027 highlights
Admitted Bears Days
Mar 13 and Apr 10, 2027Admitted students and families spend a day on campus, meet classmates, and stay for lunch.
Spring Arts Festival
Mar 25-27, 2027Three days of student gallery shows, concerts, and open studios in the Creative Arts Lofts.
Summit Sunrise
Apr 24, 2027Students, faculty, and alumni hike to Ridgeline Peak to watch the sunrise. Buses leave at 4 AM.
Spring Wellness Week
Feb 15-19, 2027Free yoga, cooking classes, and stress-relief workshops hosted by Bramble Health Center.
Bears home games
January through MayBasketball, soccer, and track at Evergreen Field and the Bear Den. Students get in free with a BerryCard.
Berry Symposium
Apr 15-16, 2027Our annual showcase of student research and creative work, open to the public.
Attending an event
Helpful details for students, families, and visitors.
Plan an event
Hosting something on campus?
The Events and Scheduling Office books Larkspur Auditorium, Bramble Commons, outdoor spaces, and classrooms for university and community groups. Call (541) 555-0175 or email events@tumbleberry.site, ideally three weeks ahead.
