Family & Friends Weekend 2024
We are so excited to welcome family and friends to campus October 25-26, 2024 for a celebration of our wonderful community. Scheduled programming will begin on Friday afternoon and end on Saturday night. Families are encouraged to stay through Sunday to explore the surrounding area.
Registration for Family Weekend 2024 is now closed. If you need to update your reservation or make any adjustments to your schedule, please contact events@sarahlawrence.edu.
Schedule of Events
Please note that times, locations, and activities are subject to change.
Friday, October 25
3 pm – 5 pm
Check-in and Information Table, Barbara Walters Campus Center Atrium
Pick up information on all the activities for the weekend and don’t miss our Polaroid memory-making station to celebrate your time at Sarah Lawrence!
3 pm - 5 pm
SLC Art and Special Exhibit Stroll, Heimbold Visual Arts Center Gallery & Esther Raushenbush Library
Explore the works of Sarah Lawrence students, showcased in Heimbold and the Esther Raushenbush Library. From visual art to interactive displays, this self-guided tour offers a unique glimpse into the creativity that defines our community.
3 pm - 5 pm
Shop SLC: Campus Store, Performing Arts Center 2nd floor
Popping up on the 2nd floor of the Performing Arts Center throughout the semester: limited edition SLC gear. From t-shirts and sweatshirts to bags, mugs, and more, come check-out these exclusive items.
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Gather at the HUB: A Welcome Reception, The HUB
Join us for a welcome reception at the HUB, Sarah Lawrence's newly renovated center designed to foster Humanity, Understanding, and Belonging. With inviting spaces for meeting, gathering, and dining, the HUB is open to all and includes two kitchens, one Kosher/Halal. The HUB is also home to Common Ground, dedicated to students of color and identity organizations; LGBTQIA Space; a Spiritual Space; and WSLC, our college radio station—each reflecting the Sarah Lawrence values of inclusivity and community. Enjoy light refreshments, great conversations, and the opportunity to discover how these groups enrich campus life.
5:30 pm - 7 pm
Spotlight at the Remy: A Celebration of Dance, Theatre, and Music, The Remy Theatre
Join us for an evening of creativity and expression at the Remy Theatre! This special showcase will feature live performances by our gifted music students, complemented by select offerings from our theatre, writing, and dance departments. Experience the unique creativity that defines Sarah Lawrence through this diverse celebration of student artistry.
7 pm - 9 pm
Dinner on Your Own, Out on the Town
Enjoy dinner off-campus with your student (and maybe some friends) at a local area restaurant.
Saturday, October 26
9 am – 1 pm
Check-in and Information Table, Barbara Walters Campus Center Atrium
Pick up information on all the activities for the weekend, and don’t miss our Polaroid memory-making station to celebrate your time at Sarah Lawrence!
9 am – 11 am
Breakfast, Barbara Walters Campus Center Atrium
Enjoy coffee and a continental breakfast in the Barbara Walters Campus Center to start the day.
10 am – 11 am
Campus Updates with President Cristle Collins Judd, Barbara Walters Campus Center Rooms A & B
Join us for a welcome from President Judd followed by a Q&A with Provost and Dean of Faculty Kanwal Singh and Vice President and Dean of Students Dave Stanfield.
11 am - 12 pm
Inside the Classroom: Teaching Across Disciplines at Sarah Lawrence
Join us for classes that explore a range of pedagogical techniques across disciplines—from the arts to the sciences. Choose from sessions led by Jerrilynn Dodds (Art History), Brian Morton (Writing), Maia Pujara (Psychology), or Ceci Phillips Toro (Biology). Each will highlight their distinctive methods, offering a window into the diverse ways Sarah Lawrence fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration in the classroom.
- How I Teach … Artistic Encounters Between Peoples of Different Religions with Jerrilynn Dodds (Art History)
Heimbold 202 (Donnelley Film Theatre)
Art is sometimes used to justify extreme cases for the relationships between Christians, Jews, and Muslims in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Period: on one hand, assertions of idyllic relationships, or on the other, irreconcilable struggles between them. But a closer look at the many meanings contained in the arts allow us to offer a more complex picture of these relationships. - How I Teach … Writing at Sarah Lawrence and What I Learned from My Sarah Lawrence Teachers with Brian Morton ’78 (The Michele Tolela Myers Chair in Writing)
Barbara Walters Campus Center Multipurpose Room B
This session focuses on Brian Morton’s approach to the teaching of writing and why Sarah Lawrence is an ideal place for young writers to start to learn their craft. Participants will read and talk about a very short story, and experience the same brief writing exercise given to students on the first day of class. - How I Teach … About the Mind-Body Connection with Maia Pujara (Psychology)
Barbara Walters Campus Center Multipurpose Room A
From butterflies in our stomachs to lumps in our throats, our bodies have ways of telling us how we feel, sometimes before we can verbalize it. Recordings of the body's signals – including heart rate, perspiration, and muscle tension--can deepen our understanding of how the brain constructs emotional experiences. In this session, participants will examine the 'mind-body' connection through hands-on labs that students complete in the FYS titled "Emotions and Decisions" to learn about interoception -- the sense that connects our minds to our bodies. - How I Teach … Neuroscience with Cecilia Phillips Toro (Biology)
Miller Lecture Hall (Titsworth Building)
Professor Ceci Toro will model a class on the contributions of olfaction (smell) and gustation (taste) to the experience of flavor. Participants will discuss the roles of the olfactory and gustatory systems in driving behavior, and will experience these functions through a small-group activity known as the jelly bean test.
12 pm - 2 pm
Trick or Treat! Food, Music & Games, Barbara Walters Campus Center
No tricks here! Come grab lunch and yummy treats from one of the food truck vendors, listen to music, play games, and have fun!
12 pm - 2 pm
Discover The HUB: A New Space for Connection and Belonging, The HUB
Experience the HUB, Sarah Lawrence's newly renovated center designed to foster Humanity, Understanding, and Belonging. With inviting spaces for meeting, gathering, and dining, the HUB is open to all and includes two kitchens, one Kosher/Halal. The HUB is also home to Common Ground, dedicated to students of color and identity organizations; LGBTQIA Space; a Spiritual Space; and WSLC, our college radio station—each reflecting the Sarah Lawrence values of inclusivity and community.
12 pm - 4 pm
Shop SLC: Campus Store, Performing Arts Center 2nd floor
Popping up on the 2nd floor of the Performing Arts Center throughout the semester: limited edition SLC gear. From t-shirts and sweatshirts to bags, mugs, and more, come check-out these exclusive items.
12 pm
Women's & Men’s Swimming, Campbell Sports Center
Women's & Men’s Swimming Meets vs. Lehman College
2 pm - 4 pm
Fall Crafts with the Sarah Lawrence Activities Council, Barbara Walters Campus Center Room C
Join us for seasonal crafts, pumpkin painting, and other fun autumn activities, perfect for students and their families to do together. Whether you're decorating pumpkins, creating fall-themed crafts, making your own personalized autumn swag, or just enjoying the atmosphere, this event is a great way to celebrate the season and make memories. All materials will be provided, so come ready to create and enjoy some fall fun!
3 pm
Women’s Soccer: Senior Day, Fleming Field, Yonkers
Women’s Soccer vs United States Merchant Marine Academy
*Shuttles will be available to take guests to and from Fleming Field
4 pm – 5:30 pm
Family Reception Hosted by the Parents Council, President’s House
Join us for a special reception hosted by the Parents Council, Sarah Lawrence's family philanthropy group. Connect and network with fellow parents and family members over beverages and hors d'oeuvres while learning about the Parents Council. Wine and beer will be served. This event is open to SLC parents and family members who are 21 years of age or older.
5:30 pm – 8 pm
Dinner on Your Own, Out on the Town
Enjoy dinner off-campus with your student (and maybe some friends!) at a local area restaurant.
6 pm
Men’s Soccer: Senior Day, Fleming Field, Yonkers
Men’s Soccer vs. Mount Saint Mary
*Shuttles will be available to take guests to and from Fleming Field
8 pm – 9:30 pm
Family Fun Night with the Sarah Lawrence Activities Council, Barbara Walters Campus Center Rooms A & B
Join the Sarah Lawrence Activities Council for a fun-filled night of games and prizes. All campus and student guests are welcome to attend.