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10 a.m.

Golden Alumni Brunch: Emory as Place - Landscape and Memory

Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Emory University, Convocation Hall

Join fellow golden alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago for a brunch featuring Dr. Gary Hauk, Emory University historian, who will share his unique perspective on the transformation of Emory's campus over the last fifty years. Despite these changes, an enduring spirit lives in the geography of Emory. Hauk shows that history resides not only in its archives but also in walkways, bridges, the libraries, classrooms, the gardens, and creeks that make the campus unique. Opening remarks by President Claire E. Sterk.

Parking and complimentary shuttle from Miller-Ward Alumni House to Convocation Hall.

Registration is required.
Advance registration has closed. For late registration please contact Michele Obester; mobeste@emory.edu or 404.712.5978.

6 p.m.

In Their Shoes: Unheard Stories of Reentry & Recovery Screening & Panel Discussion

Thursday 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. | Oxford Road Living Room and Auditorium, Emory Campus

In Their Shoes: Unheard Stories of Reentry & Recovery is a documentary film about a year in the lives of four men whose stories intersect in a Writers Without Margins prison reentry and addiction recovery creative writing program. Natalia Livingston, Emory College Graduate and In Their Shoes Producer, will screen this documentary for Emory students and alumni. Following the screening, guests are invited to hear Natalia moderate a panel discussion with the film director and Emory faculty addressing themes portrayed in the film.

Panelists include:

Taylor Katsanis, Director, In Their Shoes
Azariah Oldacre, Director of Photography, In Their Shoes
Hannah Cooper, Rollins Chair in Substance Use Disorders and Assistant Professor, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University
Daniel LaChance, Andrew W. Mellon Faculty Fellow in Law and the Humanities, Emory University. He is studying “crimesploitation,” reality television depictions of crime and punishment—from Cops to Lockup—and their place in American culture. A scholar in analyzing law and violence relationships.

6:30 p.m.

Graduate and Professional School Alumni Tailgate

Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | New Realm Brewing Company

Kick off Homecoming weekend with fellow alumni of Laney Graduate School, School of Medicine, School of Nursing, Rollins School of Public Health, Candler School of Theology, School of Law, and Goizueta Business School! Reconnect and reminisce at Atlanta’s first Beltline brewery.

12 p.m.

Laney Graduate School Network Exchange

Friday 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Emory Student Center, First Floor

Join fellow alumni and current Laney Graduate School students for networking over a light lunch. You’ll be invited to share your career pathway with students then answer their questions in a casual setting. No cost to attend. This event is only open to LGS alumni (no guest registration available).

1 p.m.

Family Weekend Welcome and Registration Area

Friday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Emory Student Center, Outside Room 101

2 p.m.

Family Weekend Program Session One

Friday 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Locations Vary (See session description for venue)

Family Weekend participants are invited to special sessions to get to know Emory University better! Session One's topics include:

2-2:50 p.m.: "Career Center 101" with Paul Fowler PhD, Executive Director, Career Center | Emory Student Center, Room 105
2-2:50 p.m.:"Upperclass Housing at Woodruff Hall and Clairmont Campus" with University Housing and Residence life staff| Woodruff Hall: Meet in Woodruff Hall Lobby. For Clairmont: Meet in Student Activities & Academic Center (SAAC) Lobby
2:15-3:00 p.m.: "A Taste of Goizueta Business School" with Doug Bowman, PhD, Marketing and Anna Gibbons, Director of BBA Admissions | Goizueta Business School, Room 208

2 p.m.

WaterHub at Emory Tours

Friday 2 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | WaterHub at Emory

Emory has established strong leadership in water conservation among the higher education community. The WaterHub at Emory is the first water reclamation facility of its kind in the U.S. and, by recycling sewage to usable water for heating and cooling campus buildings, reduces Emory’s water footprint by over 40%. Join a fascinating tour of this award-winning facility.

Two forty five-minute tours will be offered, at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Capacity is limited.

3 p.m.

BBA Program Information Session

Friday 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School, Room 208

Please register for the tour at: https://tinyurl.com/BBAinfo-tour.
BBA program information session (half hour) followed by tours of Goizueta Business School.

3 p.m.

Family Weekend Program Session Two

Friday 3 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Locations Vary (See session description for venue)

Family Weekend participants are invited to special sessions to get to know Emory University better! Session Two's topics include:

"Pre-Health Advising" with Kim Molee, PhD, Associate Director, Pre-Health Advising Office | Emory Student Center, Room 105
"Liberal Arts Edge: Maximizing the Liberal Arts Curriculum" with Shari Obrentz| Emory Student Center, Room 106
"Upperclass Housing at Woodruff Hall and Clairmont Campus" with University Housing and Residence Life staff| Woodruff Hall: Meet in Woodruff Hall Lobby. For Clairmont: Meet in Student Activities & Academic Center (SAAC) Lobby

3 p.m.

Historical Walking Tour with Emory University Historian

Friday 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Tour Begins at the Cox Hall Clock Tower

Historical walking tour of campus with Gary Hauk, University Historian and author of Emory as Place: Meaning in a University Landscape. Tour will begin at the Cox Hall Clock Tower.

3 p.m.

Woodruff PE Center Tours

Friday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center

Where can you swim in an Olympic-sized pool, climb a sheer rock wall, do the cha-cha, play a quick game of squash or racquetball, run a mile, powerlift, or ride a bicycle while watching television?
The Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC)! That’s where. During this tour of the home of Emory Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation & Wellness programs, you will see the aquatics center, stadium, arena, weights area, racquetball courts, and much more.

Two thirty-minute tours will be offered, at 3:00 and 4:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

Convocation Hall Tours Friday

Friday 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Convocation Hall, Emory Quadrangle

The marble building on the main quadrangle, known as the theology building for most of its history, is now named Convocation Hall. Completed in 1916, it is one of the first buildings on Emory's Atlanta campus. This tour will highlight spaces including the original reading room and chapel, which combine restored architectural features with state-of-the-art technology.

Two thirty-minute tours will be offered, at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

A Conversation with Alumni of The Emory Wheel

Friday 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Harland Cinema, Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC)

In celebration of The Emory Wheel’s 100th Anniversary, the Wheel will host a panel of alumni from prominent news outlets including the Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and Fox 5 Atlanta. Moderated by Professor of Practice and Pulitzer Prize-Winner Hank Klibanoff, the panelists will discuss today’s state of journalism and the ever-evolving media landscape. The panel is open to all members of the Emory community.

4 p.m.

Conversations with Faculty Parents

Friday 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Cox Hall Ballroom

Faculty members who are also parents of Emory students will provide helpful tips for helping your student navigate Emory.

4:30 p.m.

Tour of the Woodruff Library

Friday 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Woodruff Library

See how libraries have evolved into comprehensive research libraries. Meet at front desk.

5:30 p.m.

A Town Hall with President Claire E. Sterk

Friday 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Emory Student Center, Room 104

Please join alumni and families for a talk and town hall discussion with President Claire E. Sterk.

5:30 p.m.

Emory Volleyball vs Saint Mary's College

Friday 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center Arena

Come support the National Champions as they take on Saint Mary's College! No charge, open to all.

6 p.m.

Athletic Parent and Alumni Reception

Friday 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center

Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with fellow athletic parents and alumni for a meet and greet with Assistant Vice President Clyde Partin and Sr. Director of Athletics, Mike Vienna.

6:30 p.m.

Goizueta Business School BBA Suite Visit

Friday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School, 3rd Floor

Senior Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education Andrea Hershatter and Associate Dean Libby Egnor invite returning BBA alumni to mix and mingle while enjoying the newly renovated suite for undergraduates studying business. Light snacks and drinks will be offered.

6:30 p.m.

Class of 1969M School of Medicine 50th Happy Hour

Friday 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Seasons 52 Buckhead

Join the Emory School of Medicine Class of 1969 for a special gathering.

7 p.m.

Class of 1979 College & BBA Reunion Celebration

Friday 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Miller Ward Alumni House

Reconnect with classmates from the Class of 1979 in honor of your 40-year reunion. Join us for a cocktail reception with heavy appetizers. You won't want to miss out on the fun!
Dress Code: Business Casual

BBA Alumni: If you would like to attend both the Party on Patterson and your BBA Reunion, please register for both and we will adjust pricing accordingly.

7 p.m.

Goizueta Business School Party on Patterson

Friday 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. | Goizueta Business School - Patterson Green

After 100 years of excellence in business education, Goizueta Business School invites all Goizueta alumni as well as family and friends to the Centennial Welcome Party on Patterson Green. Re-connect with classmates at KEGS and BBQ for an evening of fun and celebration. Families welcome!
Cut-off for registration is October 20 at 9:00 PM ET.

BBA Alumni: If you would like to attend both the Party on Patterson and your BBA Reunion, please register for both and we will adjust pricing accordingly.

8 p.m.

Class of 1989, 1994, 1999 College & BBA Reunion Celebration

Friday 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Ponce City Market Rooftop Terrace

Come celebrate with Emory College and BBA classes of 1989, 1994, and 1999 at one of Atlanta's most popular locations, Ponce City Market! Complete with skyline views, great music, drinks, and heavy appetizers, you won't want to miss it. Dress Code: Dressy Casual

BBA Alumni: If you would like to attend both the Party on Patterson and your BBA Reunion, please register for both and we will adjust pricing accordingly.
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8 p.m.

Class of 2014 and 2009 College & BBA Reunion Celebration

Friday 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | SweetWater Brewing - The Woodlands Project

Come back and celebrate with your classmates from the undergraduate Classes of 2014 and 2009! Enjoy exclusive access to SweetWater's new barrel aging space, The Woodlands Project. Tickets include beer, wine, food, and fun! Dress Code: Dressy Casual

BBA Alumni: If you would like to attend both the Party on Patterson and your BBA Reunion, please register for both and we will adjust pricing accordingly.

8 a.m.

J. Willis Hurst Medical History Symposium (CME)

Saturday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | James. B Williams Medical Education Building, Suite 110 (School of Medicine)

Advance registration is required. Registration begins at 7:30 AM. Program runs from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM. No charge for CME credit but registration is required.

8:30 a.m.

Homecoming & Family Weekend 5K Run through Lullwater Park

Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Student Activity & Academic Center (Clairmont Campus)

All those interested are encouraged to register online at runsignup.com/emory, but walk ups are also welcome.
Race starts at 8:30 a.m. The walk/run will begin outside the Student Activity & Academic Center and run through Lullwater Park. On-site registration will be from 7:30-8:15 AM. No charge for Emory University students, faculty/staff, alumni, friends, and families. The SAAC and the Woodruff PE Center are available at no charge to change and freshen up post rice.

9 a.m.

Goizueta Business School Centennial Alumni Breakfast

Saturday 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Goizueta Business School Classrooms

Start the day with breakfast at the business school. See old friends over coffee and a full spread of nutritious and delicious offerings. If your class meets the minimum registration for breakfast, look forward to dining with teammates from your b-school days!
Cut-off for registration is October 20 at 9:00 PM ET.

9:30 a.m.

Barnes & Noble at Emory: Morning Muffins and Juice - Kids Story Time and Character Visit

Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Barnes & Noble at Emory, 1st Floor

Join a special kids character for a kids story and activity time. Be sure to bring your camera to the event! Enjoy muffins, juice, and coffee, and a 10% discount in the bookstore! No charge, open to all.

9:30 a.m.

Greek Life 150 Year Anniversary Coffee and Conversation

Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Emory Student Center, Room 105/106

Greek Life Alumni, Students, and Parents are invited to celebrate Greek Life with remarks by Dean Enku Gelaye, vice president and dean of Campus Life.

10 a.m.

Goizueta Business School Time Capsule Burial

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Goizueta Business School - Jenkins Courtyard

Dean Erika James will lead a ceremony commemorating 100 years of shared alumni memories when she buries the 100th Time Capsule. The Time Capsule Committee will share key alumni submissions to the capsule which represents The Goizueta Journey. Join us to make history and honor your Goizueta Business School Journey.
Cut-off for registration is October 20 at 9:00 PM ET.

10 a.m.

Planetarium Shows

Saturday 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Emory Planetarium

The planetarium, one of the main features of Emory’s Mathematics and Science Center, is a 56-seat classroom space designed for teaching astronomy and hosting events that explore and celebrate the cosmos. Enjoy this short presentation by Emory faculty.

Three thirty-minute presentations will be offered, at 10:00, 10:30, and 11:00 a.m.

10 a.m.

Emory Libraries Homecoming Brunch

Saturday 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Woodruff Library, Jones Room, Level 3

Open to Emory Library School alumni and former Library student workers and fellows. No charge. Registration required.

10 a.m.

Family Weekend Brunch

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dobbs Common Table, Emory Student Center

Enjoy brunch with your student at the Dobbs Common Table. Students with Meal Plan A receive 15 guest passes per semester to be used exclusively at Dobbs Common Table. Students must accompany parents when dining and simply use their EmoryCard and note they are using guest passes. Credit cards are also accepted.

Other dining options where Dooley Dollars* may be used: The Depot, Highland Bakery in Goizueta Business School, SAAC Café, Kaldi’s at the Student Center, Eagle Emporium, and Starbuck’s at Emory Bookstore.
*Dooley Dollars are separate from the meal plan and are used as a declining balance.

10 a.m.

Family Weekend Welcome and Registration Area

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Emory Student Center, Outside Room 101

10 a.m.

Emory Student Center Tours

Saturday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Emory Student Center Welcome Desk (North 2)

With clean, modern lines, the three-story facility stands tall on the campus landscape, featuring 117,000 square feet. Learn more about the planned use of this amazing new space during the tour.

Four thirty-minute tours will be offered, at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m.

Family Weekend Program Session Three

Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Locations Vary (See session description for venue)

Family Weekend participants are invited to special sessions to get to know Emory University better! Session Three's topics include:

"Career Center 101" with Paul Fowler PhD, Executive Director, Career Center | Cox Hall Ballroom
"Sorority and Fraternity Life at Emory" | Emory Student Center, Room 102

10:30 a.m.

Admission Information Session

Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Emory University Office of Undergraduate Admission - Oxford Road Building

Registration required at admission.emory.edu/register/homecoming_visit
This program is open to alumni visiting campus for Homecoming and Family Weekends, and will include an information session with details about Emory's admission and financial aid processes. Please note, this program is geared to high school aged students and their families; optional admission tour of campus 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM with reception following at 12:45 – 1:15 PM.

10:30 a.m.

Historical Walking Tours with Emory University Historian

Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Tours Begin at the Cox Hall Clock Tower

Historical walking tour of campus with Gary Hauk, University Historian and author of Emory as Place: Meaning in a University Landscape. Tours will begin at the Cox Hall Clock Tower.

Two one-hour tours will be offered, at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Immigration and Impact

Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Tull Auditorium, Gambrell Hall, Emory University School of Law

Emory College of Arts and Sciences and Emory University School of Law present a panel of faculty and alumni experts on the status of immigration and reform in the United States.

Panelists include:
Leslie Diaz 00L, Family Immigration and Deportation Attorney, Weinstock Immigration Lawyers
Catherine Gibson 04L, Founder and Managing Partner, Gibson Law Firm, LLC
Charles Kuck, Adjunct Professor of Law, Emory University School of Law, and Founder and Managing Partner, Kuck | Baxter Immigration LLC
Chris Richardson 03C, General Counsel and COO, BDV Solutions, and former U.S. Diplomat
Jeffrey Staton, Professor and Chair of Political Science, Emory College of Arts and Sciences

10:30-11 a.m. | Check-In and Coffee Bar + Refreshments
11 a.m. - Noon | Panel Discussion in Tull Auditorium
Noon - 12:30 p.m. | Q&A and Coffee Bar + Refreshments

11 a.m.

Woodruff PE Center Tour

Saturday 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Woodruff PE Center

11 a.m.

Emory Volleyball vs Roanoke College

Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center Arena

Come support the National Champions as they take on Roanoke College! No charge, open to all.

11 a.m.

GALA: Emory LGBT+ Alumni Blue Jean Brunch

Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Emory Student Center, Room 103

Join GALA: Emory’s LGBT alumni for our annual Blue Jean Brunch! All are welcome to attend. $20 per person in advance, $25 at the door. Current students and the Classes of 2018 and 2019 are free. Please consider making a donation to GALA Legacy Fund on the "Give" step of registration!

11 a.m.

Residence Life Reunion & Parade Watching

Saturday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Alabama Hall

Stop by for a Residence Hall Reunion. Reconnect with current and former RAs and SAs. Advance registration is requested.

11:30 a.m.

Goizueta Business School Speed Learning Tracks - Session One

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 11:55 a.m. | Goizueta Business School Classrooms

Getting to the point has never been more respected than in today's world of character limits and hashtags. Join the Speed learning Tracks where topics and issues relevant and meaningful to Goizueta alumni in their professional and personal lives will be explored. Sessions will be led by Goizueta faculty and staff, who continue to find pathways to educate and challenge our thinking!

Doing Well While Doing Better
Goizueta Principle: Don't just consider your profit. Calculate your impact.
Track Leaders: Wes Longhofer, Associate Professor of Organization and Management and 09MBA Brian Goebel, Managing Director of Social Enterprise at Goizueta
How do you engage with your local community? Join us for a session on leadership and impact and learn more about a decade of Social Enterprise at Goizueta. You don’t have to sacrifice your career to do good.

Finding Your Lane: Next Steps for Your Career
Goizueta Principle: Don't just go to work. Go beyond.
Track Leader: Danielle Rubenstein, Senior Associate Director, Alumni Career Services
Thinking of making a career change, a pivot, or a 180? Hear from Goizueta's alumni career management coach about how to determine your path, evaluate your options, and move forward in the direction of your choosing.

11:30 a.m.

Family Weekend Program Session Four

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. | Locations Vary (See session description for venue)

Family Weekend participants are invited to special sessions to get to know Emory University better! Session Four's topics include:

"Going Global: International Experiences at Emory" | Cox Hall Ballroom
"Liberal Arts Edge: Maximizing the Liberal Arts Curriculum" with Shari Obrentz | Emory Student Center, Room 102

11:30 a.m.

Tour of the Michael C. Carlos Museum

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Quad level entrance

Experience art and artifacts from antiquity to the present. Meet at Quad level entrance.

11:30 a.m.

Greek Life 150 Year Anniversary Open Houses on Eagle Row

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Eagle Row

Greek Life Alumni, Students, and Parents are invited to visit the historic Greek Houses and Sorority Lodges on Eagle Row. Gather at the Raoul Hall Community Room at 1 p.m. to watch the parade.

11:30 a.m.

Emory Street Eats Food Truck Park

Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Asbury Circle

All are welcome for a Homecoming lunch! Guests may purchase from some of Atlanta’s mobile food vendors. Families and children can enjoy a bounce house and other entertainment. Pay for food at each truck, complimentary Coca-Cola beverages available.

12 p.m.

Goizueta Business School Speed Learning Tracks - Session Two

Saturday 12 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Classrooms

Join the second session of Speed learning Tracks to explore:

Noon-12:25 p.m. | The Future of Finance: Marketing Science Meets Corporate Valuation
Goizueta Principle: Understanding makes the number count.
Track Leader: Dan McCarthy, Assistant Professor of Marketing
How can you predict the value of your customer base? Learn the new way of valuing corporations from the “bottom up.” Professor Dan McCarthy will lay out the "customer-based corporate valuation" (CBCV) framework, explaining how predictive models are used to forecast customer-driven outputs, and bring these concepts to life with examples from recent IPO's.

Noon-12:25 p.m. | So You Think You Want to be an Entrepreneur?
Goizueta Principle: Where you start-up determines how you finish.
Track Leader: Charlie Goetz, Senior Lecturer in Organization & Management and Distinguished Lecturer in Entrepreneurship + Panel
So you want to be your own boss? You’ve always wanted to start your own business, what do you really, really need to know to get that idea off-the-ground? Serial entrepreneur and Professor Charlie Goetz moderates a panel of entrepreneurs who will discuss what it takes.

Noon-12:55 p.m. | Tips (but not Tricks) to Applying to a Selective Undergraduate Institution
Goizueta Principle: Good things come to those who don't wait.
Track Leaders: Associate Deans Libby Egnor and William Segura
Always wonder how an undergraduate application is reviewed? And, what are admissions officers at selective academic institutions really looking for? Hear it straight from a member of the Emory College Admissions Committee. And, also learn what it takes to attend Goizueta’s BBA program, one of the nation’s finest.

12 p.m.

School of Medicine Light Lunch Meet and Greet

Saturday 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. | James. B Williams Medical Education Building, Margaretta Taylor Lobby (School of Medicine)

Visit with old and new friends and classmates. A light lunch will be available. No charge, but registration is required.

12 p.m.

Tours of the Emory Wheel Offices

Saturday 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Alumni Memorial University Center, 4th Floor

Prior to the main celebration of The Emory Wheel’s 100th anniversary, Wheel alumni and their families are invited to take a look inside the Wheel offices any time between noon and 4 p.m. The Wheel’s collection of archives will also be on display during this time. Current editors and staff members will be available to answer any questions.

12:30 p.m.

Book Signing with Emory University Historian

Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. | Emory Student Center, First Floor

Book signing with Gary Hauk, University Historian and author of Emory as Place: Meaning in a University Landscape.

12:30 p.m.

Goizueta Business School Speed Learning Tracks - Session Three

Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 12:55 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Classrooms

Join the third session of Speed learning Tracks to explore:

The Power of Intrinsic Motivation
Goizueta Principle: Lead with your head. And your heart.
Track Leader, Emily Bianchi, Associate Professor of Organization & Management
How do you motivate others? Most people are both intrinsically and extrinsically motivated. While organizations spend considerable effort making sure people are properly extrinsically motivated, they pay relatively little attention to fostering intrinsic motivation. In this session, Professor Emily Bianchi will discuss the power of intrinsic motivation and ways that managers and organizations can foster it.

un-Summoning the Demon: Ethics and Empathy in AI
Goizueta Principle: Listen first. Analyze second.
Track Leader: Benn Konsysnski, George S. Craft Distinguished University Professor of Information Systems & Operations Management
Need we fear the rapid advancement of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in all forms of our life and society? Professor Benn Konsynski will share insights to challenge our thinking and raise our expectations. Is there hope for a better future? Remember: “Hear me now, believe me later.”

12:30 p.m.

Convocation Hall Tours Saturday

Saturday 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Convocation Hall, Emory Quadrangle

1 p.m.

Goizueta Business School Faculty/Staff Hosted Reunion Lunches

Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Goizueta Business School Classrooms

Don't miss your chance to have lunch in a casual atmosphere alongside Goizueta faculty whether you've departed the Speed Learning tracks or are joining us from elsewhere.

1 p.m.

Homecoming Parade

Saturday 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. | Emory Campus

The annual Homecoming Parade unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and families across the Emory Community with a procession through campus! The parade route is to be determined, and parade watching locations will be spread across campus. Route subject to change.

1 p.m.

Goizueta Business School 100th Honoree Lunch and Recognition

Saturday 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School W525

For our centennial, Goizueta Business School celebrates its 100th honorees, selected from the business school alumni, faculty, staff, and student community. Lunch will be served in the company of Dean Erika James at an invite-only setting. Due to limited seating, this event is for honorees only.
Cut-off for registration is October 23 at 5:00 PM ET.

1 p.m.

Emory Swimming & Diving vs Birmingham Southern College

Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center

Come support the Emory Swimming and Diving as they take on Birmingham Southern College, and enjoy Emory Swimming and Diving Family Weekend.

1 p.m.

School of Medicine Grady Hospital Tour

Saturday 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. | James B. Williams Medical Education Building (School of Medicine)

Advance registration is required. Shuttle departs from James B. Williams Medical Education Building; meet in registration area.