Schedule of Events

12:00 pm to 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.

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Cawley 101: Career Exploration at Georgetown
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
Jum’ah Salah Service
All are invited to this Muslim prayer service.

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Student Engagement on the Hilltop
Join the members of the Division of Student Affairs team who will be presenting on current programs and services from various offices and will talk through upcoming engagement activities and initiatives available for students this semester.

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Trivia Game and Scavenger Hunt with the Library and the Booth Family Center for Special Collections
Visit us in front of Lauinger Library to win a prize playing our fun trivia game, and meet with our wonderful librarians to find out about all the free and amazing resources available to Georgetown students. Additionally, curators and archivists from Special Collections will display some rare gems (artist books, historic campus photographs, and the GU Barbie) as well as host a scavenger hunt on the Healy Lawn. We’ll also have popsicles and candy to keep you energized for your afternoon exploring campus!

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Button Making with the Maker Hub!
Join us in front of Lauinger Library to celebrate the 7th Anniversary of the Maker Hub – the most creative, innovative space on the hilltop! Make a Georgetown button for yourself or your favorite Hoya while you learn about the Maker Hub’s resources: 3D printing, laser cutting, woodworking, sewing and digital embroidery, Arduino & Raspberry Pi, bookbinding, and more!

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
McDonough Undergraduate Research Symposium
The Undergraduate Research Symposium provides accomplished undergraduates from the McDonough School of Business Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) with the opportunity to present their original research to the Georgetown Community. In addition, the symposium serves as a dynamic arena where students, faculty, family, and friends can converge to delve into cutting-edge research within the broad realm of business education.

2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fitness and Wellness Pop-Up
Stop by Campus Recreation at Yates Field House to tour the facility, learn about the University’s fitness and wellness offerings, and have a chance to win EXCLUSIVE prizes!

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Protestant Life Meet & Greet
We invite parents and families to an informal mix and mingle with Rev. Ebony Grisom, Director of Protestant Life. Please stop by to say hello, visit Sr. Bowman Chapel, and learn more about our chaplaincy!

3:00 pm
Swimming & Diving vs. American University
After capping off the 2022-2023 season with back-to-back BIG EAST Championships, the men’s and women’s team look for another successful campaign. Cheer them on against local-rival American University.

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

• College of Arts & Sciences: The Liberal Arts Education – The Ultimate Pre-Professional Degree 
  The Cawley Career Education Center and the College of Arts & Sciences have teamed up to help students in the College connect their academic pathways to their Georgetown career journey and beyond. Join us to explore how students can leverage skills and experiences gained through a liberal arts education to make career decisions that fit both their purpose and needs as holistic individuals.
• School of Nursing & School of Health
  Please join Jodi Schneiderman, the Assistant Director of Professional Development for the School of Nursing & School of Health, as she discusses how to gain career related experience. This session will review what job recruiting looks like as well as what students and parents can begin working on to help with their Georgetown career journey.
• School of Foreign Service
  Come and learn more about career development and advising with the Cawley Career Education Center. We will review our approach to career advising, the different ways students can work with us, and answer questions you may have on the current hiring environment.
• McDonough School of Business
  Learn about McDonough Career Development programs and resources.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Find Your CALLing! Georgetown’s Innovative Immersive and Experiential Program in the Heart of DC
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.

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Deans’ Welcome Receptions
Enjoy aperitifs and hors d’oeuvres while mingling with deans, faculty, and staff from your student’s school.

• College of Arts & Sciences hosted by Dean Rosario Ceballo
• School of Nursing hosted by Dean Roberta Waite
• School of Foreign Service hosted by Dean Joel Hellman
• McDonough School of Business hosted by Dean Paul Almeida
• School of Health hosted by Dean Christopher J. King

5:30 pm
Shabbat Services and Dinner
Join Rabbi Daniel Schaefer and Georgetown’s Jewish community as we welcome Shabbat with a musical Shabbat service followed by a kosher dinner at 6:30 pm. All are welcome.

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Barre Above Express with Leisha
Yates Field House, Studio A
Barre Above® blends the latest exercise science with the principles of the Lotte Burke method (the genesis of the Barre movement) to deliver a fusion of ballet, Pilates, yoga, and strength training in each workout. Barre Above® is designed for a wide range of fitness levels, ages, and bodies, complete with progressions so those new to fitness feel successful their first time and seasoned Barre enthusiasts will always feel challenged. 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.

6:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Group Fitness Class: Spinning with Stephen
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 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.

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
John Main Center Evening Meditation
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!

7:00 pm
Georgetown Program Board’s Family Movie Night with Luca (2021)
Join the Georgetown Program Board for a free film screening of Luca. Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s Luca is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares these adventures with his friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world below the water’s surface. Rated PG

7:30 pm
Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society presents Night of Musical Scenes
Directed by Tommy Gaita (CAS ’26) ● Stage Managed and Vocal Direction by Delaney Devlin (SFS ’26) ● Musical Direction by Peter Sukstorf (SFS ’26)
Night of Musical Scenes (or NOMS) is a fun, student-led showcase of musical theater songs from a variety of different productions. This year’s theme is “Dreams Come True” and will feature pieces that Georgetown students have always dreamed of performing. Cost: $2 per person.

10:00 pm
Georgetown Program Board’s Family Movie Night with Luca (2021)
Join the Georgetown Program Board for a free film screening of Luca. Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s Luca is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares these adventures with his friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world below the water’s surface. Rated PG

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
Enjoy a continental breakfast and mingle with other families.

8:00 am – 8:45 am
Group Fitness Class: BEAT Barbell with Jeremy
Yates Field House, Studio B
BEAT (Barbell Exercises At Tempo) is a full-body, rhythmic weightlifting workout. Each track works a muscular group through the use of a barbell paired with free-weights and bodyweight. BEAT exercises are set to world music rhythms to increase functional strength, power, control, and endurance. BEAT is designed for every fitness level. 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.

9:15 am – 9:30 am
Welcome Remarks

• College of Arts & Sciences with Dean Rosario Ceballo
• School of Nursing with Dean Roberta Waite
• School of Foreign Service with Dean Joel Hellman
• McDonough School of Business with Dean Paul Almeida
• School of Health with Dean Christopher J. King

9:30 am – 10:15 am
Concurrent Curricular Information Sessions

• College of Arts & Sciences
  Join faculty and students to learn about the College of Arts & Sciences’ newest curricular majors and minors: International Business, Language, and Culture; Computer Science, Ethics, and Society; and Medical Humanities.  Panelists will discuss the creation of these new programs, the learning goals, and the curriculum.
• School of Nursing
  Join Dr. Sarah Vittone, Program Director for undergraduate studies 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 Foreign Service
  Join senior faculty to learn about the unique curriculum offered to SFS students, including pro-seminars, Centennial Labs, and the universal SFS class, Map of the Modern World. SFS Dean Joel Hellman will moderate the conversation.
• McDonough School of Business
  Join us for a panel discussion with alumni from different industries who will share tips and experiences on how to succeed beyond the Hilltop. Talia Schatz, Assistant Dean for the McDonough Undergraduate Career Development Center will moderate.
• School of Health
  Join the Academic Affairs team for a panel discussion with 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.

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
John Main Center Open House
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!

10:30 am – 11:15 am
Pre-Health Advising at Georgetown University
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.

10:30 am – 11:30 am
Group Fitness Class: Outdoor Yoga with Destiny
Kehoe Field (Rainsite: Yates Field House, Studio A or 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.

11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Faculty Lectures

• College of Arts & Sciences: A Discussion of Big Girl with Author Mecca Jamilah Sullivan
  Join Prof. Mecca Jamilah Sullivan for a reading and discussion of her recent novel, Big Girl. A New York Times Editors’ Choice and winner of the Next Generation Indie Book Award for First Novel, as well as recognitions from TIME, Essence, People, Ms., The Root, Glamour UK, Vogue France, BBC Radio and others, Big Girl is a reflection on girlhood, race, sexuality, embodiment, and what it means to make space for oneself in the world. Set against the backdrop of 1990s Harlem and tuned to a hip-hop beat, the novel follows one big Black girl’s journey toward womanhood, tracing the intergenerational legacies of hunger, shame, community and triumph that shape her coming-of-age. In this talk, Prof. Sullivan will discuss the process of writing Big Girl and the place of LGBTQ coming-of-age narratives in the African-American literary canon and beyond.

• School of Nursing: Age Friendly Health Systems with Dr. Anissa Nahabedian
  As the aging population (65 years or older) in the United States continues to grow, the demand for comprehensive, safe, and high-quality care continues to increase. Older adults typically have complex health needs and often experience multiple chronic medical conditions. To address the challenges in the older adult population, the John A. Hartford Foundation, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in partnership with the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association launched the Age-Friendly Health System initiative. This initiative follows a set of evidence-based practices that prevents harm and aligns care with what matters to the older adult. Age-friendly Health Systems (AFHS) recognize that older adults have a unique set of needs and strive to optimize their care.
• School of Foreign Service: Underground Empire with Abraham Newman
  Slowly but surely, Washington has turned the most vital pathways of the world economy into tools of domination over foreign businesses and countries, whether they are rivals or allies, allowing the U.S. to maintain global supremacy. In the process, we have sleepwalked into a new struggle for empire. Today’s headlines about trade wars, sanctions, and technology disputes are merely tremors hinting at far greater seismic shifts beneath the surface. Join author and SFS Professor Abraham Newman in a discussion around how the most ordinary aspects of the post–Cold War economy have become realms of subterfuge and coercion, and what we must do to ensure that this new arms race doesn’t spiral out of control.

• McDonough School of Business: Disruption Creates Opportunities with Jeff Reid
  Constant change is here to stay, whether caused by health and environmental crises, technological advancements, or shifts in human behavior. The pace of change in our world is only going to increase. To thrive in a world of frequent disruption, we must learn to embrace change, recognize new opportunities, and create solutions. In other words, we must all be more entrepreneurial.

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Family Weekend Barbecue
NOTE: Due to the weather forecast, the Family Weekend Barbecue has been relocated to the Leavey Ballroom.
Join us for food, face painting, lawn games, and more, with special appearances from Georgetown University performance groups. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.

2:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Shuttles to the National Mall
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
Magic Show with Chris Michael
Join magician and comedian Chris Michael for an unforgettable all-ages show! Chris Michael’s performance features unexpected twists and turns that will leave you on the edge of your seats. His fun-loving and warm-hearted personality will win over even the most skeptical of guests.

3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Meet & Greet with Georgetown Men’s Basketball
Meet the Georgetown Men’s Basketball team and Coach Cooley at this fun-filled event packed with autographs, photos, prizes, and surprises. Free for all to enjoy!

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Family Float Time
All families are welcome to enjoy Yates Field House’s McCarthy Pool where pool floaties, noodles, etc. will be available during an open swim / float with music.

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Education Abroad Panel
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.

5:00 pm
Family Weekend Catholic Mass
Join us for a special Family Weekend Vigil Mass in Dahlgren Chapel. The Mass is open to students, faculty, staff, and families.

7:00 pm
Georgetown Program Board’s Family Movie Night with Luca (2021)
Join the Georgetown Program Board for a free film screening of Luca. Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s Luca is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares these adventures with his friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world below the water’s surface. Rated PG

7:30 pm
Mask and Bauble Dramatic Society presents Night of Musical Scenes
Directed by Tommy Gaita (CAS ’26) ● Stage Managed and Vocal Direction by Delaney Devlin (SFS ’26) ● Musical Direction by Peter Sukstorf (SFS ’26)
Night of Musical Scenes (or NOMS) is a fun, student-led showcase of musical theater songs from a variety of different productions. This year’s theme is “Dreams Come True” and will feature pieces that Georgetown students have always dreamed of performing. Cost: $2 per person.

10:00 pm
Georgetown Program Board’s Family Movie Night with Luca (2021)
Join the Georgetown Program Board for a free film screening of Luca. Set in a seaside town on the Italian Riviera, Disney and Pixar’s Luca is a coming-of-age story about a young boy experiencing an unforgettable summer. Luca shares these adventures with his friend, Alberto, but all the fun is threatened by a deeply-held secret: they are sea monsters from another world below the water’s surface. Rated PG

9:00 am – 10:00 am
Group Fitness Class: Zumba with Nicole
Yates Field House, Studio A
Inspired by Latin dance and music, Zumba uses a variety of styles in its routines, including cumbia, merengue, salsa, reggaeton, afrobeats, hip-hop, pop, mambo, rumba, flamenco, and calypso. No dance experience required. 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 – 12:00 pm
Coffee and Donuts
Enjoy coffee and donuts with your student(s) prior to leaving campus.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Sunday Sangat: Sikh Gathering
Families are invited to join Dharmic Life and the Sikh Student Association for a Sangat gathering followed by Langar Brunch.

1:00 pm
Women’s Soccer vs. Providence
Catch the Georgetown women’s soccer team in BIG EAST Conference action as the Hoyas take on the Providence College Friars. Cost: $10 for adults and $5 for children.

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Buddhist Gathering
Families are invited to join Dharmic Life and the Buddhist Student Association for a Buddha Pūja followed by Chā. 

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm
Āratī Gathering
Families are invited to join Dharmic Life and the Hindu Student Association and Jain Student Association for an Āratī gathering followed by dinner. 

7:00 pm
Sunday Night Worship
Parents and families are welcome to join the Protestant Community at their regular Sunday Night Worship service.