Schedule of Events

12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Check-In and On-Site Registration
Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
Receive your welcome packet, swag bag, and schedule of events. On-site registration is also available for families that have not registered in advance.

12:30 pm – 1:45 pm
Friday Music Concert Series: Jim McCormick
New North Hall, McNeir Auditorium
Jim McCormick is a Grammy and CMA nominated, multi-platinum selling songwriter who has scored three #1 songs atop Billboard’s Country Radio Airplay chart: Gabby Barrett’s “The Good Ones”; Jason Aldean’s “Take A Little Ride”; and Brantley Gilbert’s “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do.” “The Good Ones” received the Country Music Association’s Song of the Year nomination and won Favorite Country Song at the American Music Awards that year.

McCormick’s songs have been recorded by Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi, Jamey Johnson, Keith Urban, Harry Connick Jr., Kelly Clarkson, Randy Travis, Trisha Yearwood, Charlie Pride, Ronnie Milsap, Trace Adkins, and many others.

Tickets are free and pre-registration is required.

1:00 pm – 1:20 pm – Session 1
1:30 pm – 1:50 pm – Session 2
Cawley 101: Career Exploration at Georgetown
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Cawley Career Education Center’s Library
The Cawley Career Education Center provides career services designed to help students through every step of the career development process.  In this session, you will learn about our core programs and services, operations, new initiatives that support students during this current season, and how students can engage with us.

1:00 pm – 1:20 pm – Session 1
1:30 pm – 1:50 pm – Session 2
School of Foreign Service: Career Exploration
Reiss Hall, Room 262
The Cawley Career Education Center also provides tailored career services for SFS students. In these identical sessions for SFS students and families, you will learn about our core services, strategies for SFS students to engage with the center, and new initiatives that support our students during this dynamic season in international affairs.

1:00 pm – 1:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: BEAT (Barbell Exercise at Tempo)
Yates Field House, Studio B
Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class. All fitness levels are welcome!

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Jum’ah Salah Service
Village C, Level 2, Yarrow Mamout Masjid
All are invited to this Muslim prayer service followed by a reception.

1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Health Meet & Greet with Talk from Dr. Jill Grimes
Leavey Program Room, Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center
Georgetown University’s Student Health offices will host Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN College Health Expert and author of “The Ultimate College Student Health Handbook.” Dr. Grimes will speak on college health topics and thriving at Georgetown starting at 2:30 pm in the Leavey Program Room. Representatives from the Student Health Center (SHC), Counseling and Psychiatric Services (CAPS), and Health Education Services (HES) will be tabling outside the Leavey Program Room before, during, and after this talk to answer any questions about their services. Georgetown parents and students will also be able grab a small snack and take away great swag!

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Tour of Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall
Leo O’Donovan Dining Hall
Join us for an exclusive tour of Leo O’Donovan Hall, our main dining facility! Discover the diverse culinary experiences across both dining floors. We’ll explore The Table, our all-you-care-to-eat location featuring 10 distinct stations, and Leo’s Market, home to 5 unique restaurant concepts. Come see what’s cooking and experience the variety we have to offer! Registration for this tour is recommended.

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
McDonough Undergraduate Research Symposium
Fisher Colloquium, 4th Floor Hariri Building
Please join us for the Undergraduate Research Symposium, where accomplished undergraduates from the McDonough School of Business Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) and the Mentored Opportunities for Research Experience (MORE) program present their original research to the Georgetown community. The symposium offers a dynamic arena for students, faculty, family, and friends to converge and explore cutting-edge research in the broad field of business education.

3:00 pm – 3:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Pop Power Yoga
Yates Field House, Studio B
Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class. All fitness levels are welcome!

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Career Information Sessions 

• Georgetown College of Arts & Sciences | Edward B. Bunn, S.J. Intercultural Center (ICC), ICC Auditorium
  The Liberal Arts Education: The Ultimate Pre-Professional Degree
• Berkley School of Nursing and School of Health | Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Cawley Career Education Center
  Career Exploration
• McDonough School of Business | Lohrfink Auditorium, 2nd Floor Hariri Building
  Navigating Your Future: Student Insights on Internships and Career Success

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Library LAU-apalooza Fair
Lauinger Library
Join us in front of Lauinger Library to learn how Hoyas can get the most out of their time on the Hilltop.
– Discover the creative tools in the Maker Hub and how to become a part of this vibrant community. 
– Spin the trivia wheel to win a prize and meet librarians who will demystify research guides, databases, interlibrary loan, and answer any other questions you may have about “How to Lau”.
– Explore the Library’s collection of rare books, paintings and prints, manuscripts, photographs, book arts, and Georgetown University’s records and history.
– Learn about equipment loans, the Lattes & Lit Book Club, Student Library Council, the Writing Center, and the DC Public Library.
– Also, visit the Bioethics Library, 102 Healy Hall, Fri., 9am-6pm, Sat. noon-6pm, Sun. 11 am-10pm! A hidden refuge for research and study since 1899. Notice the mezzanine and the beautiful murals on the ceiling depicting the history of writing.

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
“Blowing Up Perfection” with Dr. Eleanor Daugherty and Dr. Jen Woolard
Healy Hall 105
Join the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr. Eleanor JB Daugherty and Dr. Jen Woolard for a sneak peek session of their Spring class, Blowing Up Perfection. This special session offers a preview of a course designed to help students build personal skills such as forming authentic friendships, navigating tension and conflict, and recognizing the value of resilience and vulnerability. Students and family members are invited to join a conversation that challenges the myth of perfection and explores how to create a more authentic Georgetown experience.

All guests must register for this event linked here.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Finding Your CALLing & The Capitol Campus. Learn more about our new Capitol Campus & Georgetown’s Innovative Immersive and Experiential Program in the Heart of DC
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Leavey Program Room
Come learn about the Capitol Campus, Georgetown’s emerging presence near the U.S. Capitol. The session will cover the campus’ academic program offerings–the Capitol Applied Learning Labs, Environment & Sustainability, and Public Policy–as well as student life and residential offerings. The Capitol Applied Learning Lab (CALL) is an innovative immersive and experiential program, for all undergraduates, offering downtown living, professional experiences, and curated courses, which are paired with personalized career coaching, and networking opportunities. Over a semester, students will hone their discernment skills, engage in the City in new ways, and gain a better understanding of themselves as future young professionals.

4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Tour of the Historic Riggs Library
Healy Hall, 3rd floor
Georgetown’s main library from 1891 to 1970. Riggs is not normally open to visitors so take advantage of this special opportunity to learn about the history of one of the country’s few remaining Victorian cast-iron libraries from University Archivist, Lynn Conway.

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Hoya Harvest Festival by the Earth Commons
Hoya Harvest Garden, Regents Hall 4th Floor Patio
The annual Hoya Harvest Festival is a celebration of the earth and the diversity of ways the Georgetown community is growing to nurture it. The fair features fall-themed activities, pick-your-own veggies in the Hoya Harvest Garden, environment and sustainability initiatives across campus, pumpkin carving, crafts and more. Join the Earth Commons for food and drinks, music, art, crafts, and all things fall on the Hoya Harvest Garden.

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Dharmic Meditation Center Open Hours
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Dharmic Meditation Center

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Deans’ Receptions

• College of Arts & Sciences hosted by Dean David Edelstein | ICC Galleria
• Berkley School of Nursing hosted by Dean Roberta Waite | Saint Mary’s Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
• School of Health hosted by Dean Christopher J. King | Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
• Walsh School of Foreign Service hosted by Dean Joel Hellman | Copley Formal Lounge
• McDonough School of Business hosted by Dean Paul Almeida | Fisher Colloquium, 4th Floor Hariri Building

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Spinning
Yates Field House, Studio B
An all-terrain ride that will burn calories, build strength, and improve fitness. The energetic music motivates each rider through a variety of speed and resistance challenges. Each class will take you on a creatively designed ride to maximize your fitness potential. All fitness levels are welcome! Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class.

5:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Buddhist Meditation
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Dharmic Meditation Center
Sponsored by the Buddhist Student Association.

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Shabbat Services & Dinner in Makom
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Makóm: A Jewish Gathering Space
Join Rabbi Zietman and Jewish Life as we welcome Shabbat! After the service, enjoy a kosher dinner with the GUish community.

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Rangila Night Baazar
Leavey Esplanade
Join Georgetown Rangila for its first-ever Night Bazaar! Explore stalls featuring cultural food, crafts, and goodies from Rangila dancers and local Georgetown businesses—all in support of the HOPE Foundation for Women and Children in Bangladesh. Learn more about the nation’s largest philanthropic dance showcase and don’t miss this chance to celebrate culture and contribute to an amazing cause!

8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Georgetown Sketch Comedy October Show
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Join the Georgetown Sketch Comedy student club for a free show. Content may be unsuitable for young audiences.

8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Check-In and On-Site Registration
Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
Receive your welcome packet, swag bag, and schedule of events. On-site registration is also available for families that have not registered in advance.

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Continental Breakfast
Healey Family Student Center, Great Room
Enjoy a continental breakfast and mingle with other families.

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Curricular Information Sessions

• College of Arts & Sciences | Copley Hall, Copley Formal Lounge
  Join us for a welcome from Dean David Edelstein, followed by a panel discussion with Professors Laura DeNardis and Seth Perlow on how the development of artificial intelligence is already influencing the teaching and study of the liberal arts, and how it likely to do so in the future. Is artificial intelligence necessarily a threat to the liberal arts, or are there ways in which artificial intelligence can offer new and innovative ways of engaging with the liberal arts? This panel brings together faculty and students who have been wrestling with these questions to think about how this transformative technology may or may not transform what we study and teach.
• Berkley School of Nursing | Saint Mary’s Hall, 1st Floor Lobby
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Roberta Waite, followed by a discussion with Dr. Sarah Vittone, Associate Professor, Senior Program Director for Undergraduate Studies, and Clinical Bioethicist to learn about the curriculum, our clinical and health focus, experiential learning, career planning and extracurricular activities including the special interest groups through the Student Nurses Association.
• School of Health | Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 107
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Christopher King, followed by a panel discussion with the Academic Affairs team and upperclass students from each of the school’s three majors. Learn more about the programs’ curricula, experiential learning opportunities, and extracurricular activities. SOH Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Sarah Shohet, will moderate.
• Walsh School of Foreign Service | Healy Hall, Gaston Hall
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Joel Hellman, followed by a discussion with senior faculty to learn about the unique curriculum offered to SFS students, including proseminars, Centennial Labs, and the universal SFS class, Maps of the Modern World. SFS Dean Joel Hellman will moderate the conversation.
• McDonough School of Business | Lohrfink Auditorium, 2nd Floor Hariri Building
  Join us for a welcome from Dean Patricia Grant, followed by a conversation with Cynthia Groves on her upcoming book “Mastering the Corporate Chess Games,” which is a playbook for deciphering workplace norms, especially in the formative stages of one’s career. Through an inspiring collection of relatable experiences, this book equips readers with the tools and mindset to make their own moves as they advance in their organizations.

10:00 am – 11:00 am
Group Fitness Class: Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Yates Field House, Studio B
This vinyasa-style class is ideal for the future yogi (or current), who is looking to gain a foundational understanding of yoga poses at a beginner/moderate pace. Together we will lean into the importance of linking breath to movement, stretching our muscles and having some play time on our mats. Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class.

10:00 am
Bookstore Early Access for Family Weekend!
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bookstore
Family Weekend attendees have exclusive early access to the Georgetown Bookstore for new Fall semester Hoya gear!

10:00 am – 1:00 pm
John Main Center Open House & Contemplative Meditation
Anne Marie Becraft Hall (Old North Way and Library Walk)
This Fall Semester, we’ve invited all Hoyas to cultivate a new habit of waking up early or ending their day with a practice of meditation and contemplation! Take a deep breath and join us this weekend for the gift of stillness, silence, simplicity…and more at the John Main Center (JMC). We’re ready to warmly welcome you to this contemplative refuge on the Hilltop!

10:15 am – 11:00 am
Pre-Health Advising at Georgetown University 
Copley Hall, Copley Formal Lounge
Come learn about how students can best prepare themselves for entry into medical school, dental school or other health professions from our Pre-Health Advising office. Families of all interested students and majors are welcome.

11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Faculty Lectures

• College of Arts & Sciences | Copley Hall, Copley Formal Lounge
  “A Dolphin’s Life: From Australia to the Potomac River.”
  Next to humans, dolphins have the largest brains for body size in the animal kingdom. What are they doing with those large brains? Professor Mann has been studying wild bottlenose dolphins in Shark Bay, Australia for 38 years, and more recently in the Potomac River and Chesapeake Bay,. Come find out about dolphin society and recent discoveries from the world’s expert.

• Berkley School of Nursing | Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 110
  “Wash and Spin to Health: Expanding Reproductive Health Agency through Partnerships with Community Laundromats”
  What if everyday spaces—like your neighborhood laundromat—could also be places of learning and empowerment? Dr. Roxanne Mirabal-Beltran will present her Wash and Spin to Health (WASH) Initiative which looks to expand reproductive health agency through partnerships with community laundromats. Partnering with four community laundromats, we created an innovative pilot study to examine whether a short animation on reproductive health would be welcomed by women patrons in laundromats waiting for their wash to finish. Guided by a community advisory board and rooted in a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach, this project could show us that trusted neighborhood spaces can spark conversations, increase knowledge, and expand health agency. Join us to hear how a simple spin cycle could help transform community health!
• School of Health | Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 107
  “Speaking of health: Using oral history to promote equitable healthcare delivery”
  Professor Caroline Efird will portray how the humanities-based research method of oral history can center the voices of people and communities who are directly affected by health inequities. She will share stories from rural Appalachia and Washington, DC.
• Walsh School of Foreign Service | Healy Hall, Gaston Hall
  “Will the Supreme Court Strike Down Trump’s Tariffs?”
  Two lower courts have ruled against the tariffs that President Trump initiated under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Professor Marc L. Busch, F. Landegger Professor of International Business Diplomacy in the School of Foreign Service, will discuss whether the U.S. Supreme Court will agree and what is at stake.

• McDonough School of Business | Lohrfink Auditorium, 2nd Floor Hariri Building
  “Why Business Law?”
  Professor Ross Cooper’s lecture will give families insight into why McDonough joins most top undergraduate business schools in requiring Business Law as part of the core curriculum. From contracts and intellectual property to constitutional issues and First Amendment rights, the law impacts virtually every major decision in modern business. His family lecture will use clips from famous movies and television shows to set the table for the real-world business dilemmas he encountered during his time as the General Counsel for a Fortune 500 publicly-traded company, as a trial lawyer at the Department of Justice, and as a partner at a major law firm. Families will leave his lecture knowing both “Why Business Law” and why Professor Cooper’s class has become a student favorite at McDonough.
  

11:45 am – 2:00 pm
Family Weekend Barbecue
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Leavey Ballroom and Mid-Campus Terrace
Join us for food, face painting, caricatures, and more! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. In the event of inclement weather, the barbecue will be held solely in the Leavey Ballroom.

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Football: Georgetown Hoyas vs. Colgate University
Cooper Field
Come watch the Georgetown Football team play Patriot League rival Colgate University on Saturday afternoon on-campus!  Tickets available via Ticketmaster (additional cost).

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Baseball: Georgetown Hoyas vs. University of Maryland
Tysons, VA at Capital One Park
The Georgetown University baseball team will host local rivals, the University of Maryland at the new Capital One Park in Tysons, Virginia! Tickets are FREE!

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Shuttles to the National Mall
Georgetown Bus Turnaround by McDonough Gymnasium
Catch a free ride to the National Mall where you can visit D.C.’s many museums and monuments. Buses depart every 20 minutes from the Georgetown Bus Turnaround by McDonough Gymnasium. Meet the bus at 14th and Constitution NW (near the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to return to campus.

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm
Education Abroad Panel
Healy Hall, Gaston Hall
A panel of Georgetown University curricular advising deans/directors and students will discuss the importance of international study in fostering a global perspective and preparing undergraduates to address the needs and challenges of a diverse and changing world.

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Hoya Family Forum: “Home at Georgetown” hosted by the Division of Student Affairs
LXR Hall
Registration for this event is required due to limited space. The registration form is linked here.

The Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Eleanor JB Daugherty, invites Hoya families to join us for a special Hoya Family Forum co-hosted by our Student Advisory Board during Family Weekend. This in-person session will give families the opportunity to learn more about their student’s experience at Georgetown, hear from university leaders on how we foster a sense of Home at Georgetown, and engage in meaningful conversation through a live Q&A.Launched in May 2023, the Hoya Family Forum initiative was created by Vice President Daugherty as a way for families to engage with university leadership and better understand and support their student’s journey. While most forums are held as webinars, this Family Weekend edition will bring our community together on the Hilltop. Families may register for upcoming webinar forums here.

3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Night of Musical Scenes
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Night of Musical Scenes (NOMS) is a high-involvement, no-cut show that welcomes both new students and returners back to the Hilltop to perform songs from a variety of musical theater shows! This year’s NOMS theme is Love, and the show features numbers including “What I did for Love” from A Chorus Line, “Moments in the Woods” from Into the Woods, “Maybe This Time” from Cabaret, and other solos, duets, and group numbers! It is a fun welcome to the Hilltop for family and friends of all ages — ticket information can be found at maskandbauble.org/noms.

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Dharmic Life Alumni and Parent Gathering
Healey Family Student Center, Social Room

6:00 pm
Basketball: Men’s Basketball vs. George Washington University
Charles E. Smith Center, 600 22nd Street, NW, Foggy Bottom, Washington DC
Come watch the Georgetown Men’s Basketball team play another DC team on Saturday evening in downtown DC! Tickets available via Ticketmaster (additional cost).

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Georgetown Improv Comedy October Show
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Bulldog Alley
Join the famed Georgetown Improv Comedy student club for their fun and spooky October show. Tickets are $5 at the door. Content may be unsuitable for young audiences.

All Georgetown students and families, regardless of academic program, are welcome to join us for a visit to Georgetown’s Capitol Campus on Saturday, October 18th. Please RSVP here.

8:00 am – 9:00 am
Welcome Breakfast
111 Massachusetts Ave NW
Join Associate Dean of Students for the Capitol Campus Katie Jennings and other Capitol Campus faculty, staff, and community members for a continental breakfast. A tour of campus to follow.

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Tour of the Capitol Campus
111 Massachusetts Ave NW
Join Associate Dean of Students for the Capitol Campus Katie Jennings for a tour of the Capitol Campus, including 111 Massachusetts Ave, 55 H St, Law Center, 500 1st St, and 125 E St. She will highlight the different academic programs, community spaces, student services, and other points of interest on the Capitol Campus.

10:15 am – 11:15 am
Curricular Information Sessions

• Earth Commons B.S. in Environment & Sustainability (BS-ES) Student-Led Information Session | 111 Mass Ave, Room 7414
  Join BS-ES Student Ambassador, Zoe Gutherman and Earth Commons’ Director of Marketing and Recruitment, Lindsey Jamieson to learn more about the degree and studying/student life on the Capitol Campus as a BS-ES student.
• McCourt School Joint Program in Public Policy (JPPP) Information Session | 125 E St, Room 620
  Join the McCourt School’s Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Barbara Schone, Associate Dean of Student Affairs Jason McKnight, and JPPP Faculty Director James Habyarimana to learn more about the program and studying/student life at McCourt.
• The Capitol Applied Learning Labs (CALL) Information Session | 111 Mass Ave, Room 3408
  Join The CALL team and current students in-person on the Capitol Campus to learn more about The Capitol Applied Learning Labs (CALL), an innovative immersive and experiential program for all undergraduates, offering downtown living, professional experiences, and curated courses, which are paired with personalized career coaching and networking opportunities. Over a semester, students will hone their discernment skills, engage with the City in new ways, and gain a better understanding of themselves as future young professionals. 

11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Faculty Lectures

• Earth Commons BS-ES | 111 Mass Ave, Room 7414
  “The Importance of Food Justice”
  The mock lecture will discuss the topic of Food Justice including access to healthy & affordable food, patterns of distribution, food recovery organizations, the food recovery pyramid, and the technologization of food systems. Come with an open mind and a craving to learn! Taught by Professor Randall Amster.
• McCourt School Joint Program in Public Policy (JPPP) | 125 E St, Room 620
  “Will Europe Escape Its Autocracy Trap?”
  Why has the European Union allowed some member state governments to slide toward autocracy? What are the chances the EU can escape this situation and see robust democracy restored throughout the Union?

12:00 pm
Families Depart
Families can take the GUTS bus back to the Hilltop

For questions regarding Capitol Campus Family Weekend events, please contact Associate Dean of Students for the Capitol Campus Katie Jennings (kj648@georgetown.edu).

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Brunch at Leo’s!
Leo J. O’Donovan Dining Hall
Stop by for some breakfast at Leo’s with other students and parents! Please make sure to bring your lanyard as it may be used as a meal voucher.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Catholic Mass
Dahlgren Chapel of the Sacred Heart
Join us for a special Family Weekend Mass in Dahlgren Chapel. The Mass is open to students, faculty, staff and registered participants of Family Weekend. Reception to follow.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sikh Sangat
Thomas & Dorothy Leavey Center, Dharmic Meditation Center
Families are invited to join Dharmic Life and the Sikh Student Association for Sangat.

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Flow and Restore Yoga
Yates Field House, Studio B
Note: Group Fitness Classes are open to anyone age 16 or older. All class participants must complete the Family Weekend Group Fitness Waiver prior to the start of each class.

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dharmic Life’s Festival of Lights
Healey Family Student Center

7:00 pm
Sunday Night Worship
Copley Hall, The Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman Chapel
Parents and families are welcome to join the Protestant Community at their regular Sunday Night Worship service. Refreshments served after the service.