Schedule of Events
Please note thattimes, locations and activities are subject to change.
Friday, October 27
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!
4 pm – 6 pm
Celebrate SLC: Student & Faculty Showcases,Heimbold Visual Arts Center
Take a crash course in the day-to-day of a Sarah Lawrence Student. You will get an immersive look at student work in Dance, Film, Music, Visual Arts, Science, Psychology, and more.
Whether viewing their academic endeavors, extracurricular interests, or their plans for their future, engage with current students and gain insight into their experience on campus!
6 pm – 8 pm
Dinner on your own,Out on the town
Enjoy dinner off-campus with your student (and maybe some friends) at an area restaurant.
8 pm – 10:00 pm
Screening ofNopedirected and produced by alum Jordan Peele ’01,Heimbold Visual Arts Center, Donnelley Film Theatre
Join Filmmaking and Moving Image Arts student Rohan Padmakumar ’24 for a special Halloween weekend screening of Nope (2022) directed and produced by alum Jordan Peele ’01. Rohan will introduce the film and share how Peele’s work has inspired his own filmmaking.
Seating is limited, first come first served.
Saturday, October 28
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
ContinentalBreakfast,Barbara Walters Campus Center Atrium
享受咖啡和英航的欧式早餐rbara 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 by 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
Panel: Professional and Community Engagement,Barbara Walters Campus Center Rooms A & B
Join our panel and gain insight into Sarah Lawrence's emerging community leaders in Career Services, Community Partnerships, SLC EmbeddEd, and SLICE (Sarah Lawrence Interdisciplinary Collaborative on the Environment). Students will share their experiences and the life skills they've gained through interdisciplinary courses, internships, volunteer work, and employment.
11 am – 4 pm
Shop SLC: Campus Store,Performing Arts Center Room 100 (2ndfloor)
From t-shirts and sweatshirts to bags, mugs, and more, these exclusive items are available on campus only!
12 pm – 1:30 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 – 1:30 pm
Skeleton Tour of Raushenbush Castle (aka The Library),Esther Raushenbush Library
Join us for a terrifying tour of Raushenbush Castle (aka The Library) as we celebrateScary Book Month.10 minute tours will include an overview of library spaces, services, and a team of 12 skeletons! Each skeleton will be displaying a spine-tingling book from our collection, chosen by library staff. We’ll also be running our 3D printer in our mini-makerspace. Every participant gets a 3D printed SLC keychain. Come enjoy our haunted stacks and stairwells as we celebrate the Halloween season! Tours run every 15 minutes until 1:30 p.m.
1 pm
Women's Volleyball and Women's & Men’s Swimming,Campbell Sports Center
- Women's Volleyball Doubleheader vs Pratt at 1pm and CCNY at 3pm
- Women's & Men’s Swimming Skyline Tri-Meet vs St. Joseph's University Long Island and Purchase College
Present a printed copy of the schedule to receive a free canvas tote bag!
1 pm – 4 pm
Rejuvenation Station,Barbara Walters Campus Center, Room C
Unwind and enjoy guided meditation, essential oils, chair massages, art, and more.
1:30 pm – 3 pm
Campus Tours: Step in the Shoes of a Student,Departing from outside the Barbara Walters Campus Center on Glen Washington Road
Spend time in the life of your student with a campus led tour by our Gryphon Guides. Tours departing at 1:30, 2:00, and 2:30 pm
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Panel: Exploring Life Outside the Classroom,Barbara Walters Campus Center,Rooms A & B
Join Gryphon Guides and Resident Advisers for a panel discussion and Q&A to answer all of your burning questions about life on campus including student and residential life, the first year experience, and more.
4 pm – 5:30 pm
Family Reception hosted by the Parents Council,President’s House, Backyard
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.
6 pm – 8 pm
Dinner on your own
Enjoy dinner off-campus with your student (and maybe some friends) at an area restaurant.
8 pm – 9:30 pm
Family Fun Night,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.