Schedule of Events

The Office of Advancement and Alumni Engagement and the Department of  Career Services have teamed up for an exciting evening of engaging networking activities and  thoughtful conversation. 

The Student Programming Council would like to invite Emory undergraduates and alumni to the annual Hocofest student talent showcase on the academic quad! Join us to watch student performers and groups while enjoying free food, drinks (21+), activities, and club table for an unforgettable evening.

Emory alumni, students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to join us for a special screening of Bo Legs: Marvin Arrington, Sr., An Atlanta Story!

Marvin Arrington, Sr. 67L was one of Atlanta’s most significant political leaders, yet one of its least recognized. He grew up to help galvanize the city of his birth into the international, cosmopolitan metropolis that it is today. Join the journey of one man's love for a city, and vision for transformation.

We hope that you join us to honor and recognize an incredible man by celebrating his legacy and watching his story. Guests are encouraged to arrive at 6:30 PM to connect and grab a seat before the screening begins. The screening will begin promptly at 7:30 PM, followed by a 30-minute Q&A at 9:30 PM.

About Marvin Arrington, Sr. 67L

The Honorable Marvin Arrington, Sr. attended Clark College (now Clark Atlanta University) on a football scholarship. He graduated from Clark in 1963 with a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and was a member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. In 1964, he began his legal studies at Howard University, but transferred to Emory University School of Law after his first year, becoming one of the first two Black students to attend the Emory University Law School full-time. He graduated with his juris doctor degree from Emory in 1967. Judge Arrington was elected to the Atlanta Board of Alderman (now called the Atlanta City Council) in 1969 and served as president for 17 years. In 2002, former Governor Roy Barnes appointed Arrington to the Fulton County Superior Court, where he served until is retirement in 2012. Judge Arrington's accolades include the Georgia Bar Association's highest community service award, the "Chief Justice Robert Benham Award," and recognition as one of Georgia Trend Magazine's "Legal Elite." He has also been voted one Atlanta Magazine's "Top 25 Lawyers." In May 2019, The Atlanta City Hall renamed its council chambers after him.

The Emory Alumni Association invites members of Society of Corpus Cordis Aureum (SCCA) back to campus for a brunch with University Leadership. This event is invitation only for SCCA members.

Join the Emory Buddhist community in a meditation and dharma practice led by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman. The practice includes a brief group chant and meditation followed by dharma sharing while enjoying a shared meal. 

Kick off Homecoming & Reunion Weekend by mixing and mingling with fellow graduate alumni from Goizueta Business School, Emory University Law School, Emory University School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Laney Graduate School, and Candler School of Theology.

In partnership with Dooley after Dark, the Student Alumni Association invites Emory students, alumni, families, and friends to Emory Screen on the Green! Help kick off Homecoming week by enjoying a movie, games, prizes, free food, and fun on McDonough Field! You bring the blanket, and we’ll bring the popcorn.

The Praise House Project at Emory University opens with an evening of reflection and performance at the historical Glenn Memorial Church on Emory's Atlanta campus. The evening’s event will feature performances by the inaugural hip-hop ambassador to the U.S. State Department, Toni Blackman, Salah Ananse, and Atlanta’s own all-women contemporary African dance and drumming ensemble, Giwayen Mata, with accompaniment by Mausiki Scales and Common Ground Collective. More about Praise House.

*Unable to attend on Thursday? The Emory Praise House will open for tours on Friday, October 20, and remain open throughout Homecoming weekend from 10 AM-4 PM daily.

Salaat Ul-Jumah also known as Friday prayers will be held in the sanctuary of Cannon Chapel. It is a congregational prayer that is established on the blessed day of Friday and is a highlight of the week for many in the Emory Muslim community. It is followed by a communal celebration over conversation and refreshments. 

Happy Homecoming! Emory Athletics and the Student Programming Council invite you to celebrate Emory's spirit with a tailgate for the men's and women's soccer teams. Enjoy delicious local barbeque, desserts, drinks (21+), giveaways, and activities. Welcome to students, families, alumni, and the rest of the Emory community. We hope to see you there!

This special reception recognizes our parents who have donated at the Wiseheart level to Emory University!

Aarti is a form of worship in which a lamp, typically an oil lamp, is circled around a symbol, image, or deity while singing prayers of veneration. In addition to Aarti, we will be performing an interactive Durga Puja in light of the festival of Navaratri. Join us for an evening of celebration and community.

Details coming soon!

Goizueta Business School invites all undergraduate and graduate business alumni back to campus to reconnect with fellow classmates and Goizueta faculty and staff at our Homecoming & Reunion Celebration on Friday, October 20! Our event will take place in Jenkins Courtyard and Patterson Green and will feature free drinks, food, music, and entertainment. There will also be an opportunity to meet and hear from Dean Gareth James. We are specially celebrating these milestone reunions: the classes of 1973 (50 years), 1978 (45 years), 1983 (40 years), 1988 (35 years), 1993 (30 years), 1998 (25 years), 2003 (20 years), 2008 (15 years), 2013 (10 years), and 2018 (5 years). Additionally, the classes of 2022 and 2023 are invited to celebrate their zero and one year reunions. Come join us!

Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner at Hillel and feel the warm and welcoming community that our students experience every week. Friday, October 20, 2023 7pm-9pm at Marcus Hillel Center (Shabbat services at 6:30pm).

*Please note: you must also register via the link provided in your registration confirmation email.

The Nurses' Alumni Association invites Emory nursing alumni back to campus to reconnect with fellow classmates and SON faculty and staff at our Homecoming & Reunion Celebration on the Quad. We are specially celebrating these milestone reunions: the classes of 1973 (50 years), 1998 (25 years), 2003 (20 years), 2008 (15 years), 2013 (10 years), and 2018 (5 years). Additionally, the classes of 2022 and 2023 are invited to celebrate their zero- and one-year reunions. Come join us!

Through EOD September 29, use code INSIDER23 for $5 off your registration!

Are you ready for the ultimate Emory party? Enjoy delicious food, drinks, and live entertainment while making new connections and strengthening existing ones.

Come out to reconnect with the below reunion groups or to join in the biggest alumni social event of the year! All alumni (and adult guests) are welcome to enjoy an unforgettable night on the Quad.

• Alpha Phi Omega
• Athletics Hall of Fame
• Candler School of Theology
• Caucus of Emory Black Alumni
• CDC Employee Association of Emory Alumni
• Emory Choir
• German Studies Department, Vienna Program
• Glee Club and Women's Chorale
• Emory College Class of 1983
• Emory College Class of 1993
• Emory College Class of 1998
• Emory College Class of 2003
• Emory College Class of 2013
• Emory College Class of 2018
• Emory Global 60 Plus Network
• Emory Jazz
• Kappa Alpha Order
• Goizueta Business School
• MLK Scholars
• Nell Hodgson School of Nursing
• Oxford College
• Physician Assistant Class of 2009
• Rollins School of Public Health
• School of Law
• Emory Medical Alumni
• Student Publications
• Woodruff Scholars & Fellows

Attire is festive casual!

$5 from each transaction will be counted as a donation to the General University Scholarship Fund

The vote is in, there is truly nothing like it. Join fellow Emoryites and experience Shabbat @ Chabad. A perfect blend of gourmet food, spirited singing, friendly schmoozing, and inspired ideas. This is not to be missed. 

*Please also register at the link provided in your confirmation email.

20th Annual J. Willis Hurst History of Medicine Symposium and CME. Coffee and light snacks at 8:30am. Conference starts at 8:50am.

20th Annual J. Willis Hurst History of Medicine Symposium and CME. Conference starts at 8:50am.

Details coming soon!

Join fellow Emory alumni, family, and friends for an hour-long guided tour of the Emory University campus. Led by student tour guides from the Office of Undergraduate Admission, re-connect with your beloved Emory campus and see how we've grown!

Come and hear from young alumni who will share their Emory experiences and how Emory provided them with the necessary tools to be successful in their personal and professional lives. Panel followed by Admission & Financial Aid overview and campus tour. Geared towards high school aged students and their parents/supporters.

Sponsored by the Emory Atlanta Creative Alumni Network and hosted by Gary Hauk, this tour will focus on Emory’s distinctive architecture, public art, and care for the environment. Enjoy a stroll around the historic core of the campus as the history of Emory in Druid Hills unfolds through buildings, statues, trees, and green spaces. About the tour guide, Gary Hauk: A writer, editor, ethicist, and historian, Hauk served in the President’s Office of Emory University for more than thirty years as vice president and secretary of the University and later as deputy and then senior adviser to the president. He retired from Emory in January 2020 but continues his work with CSLR in a consultant capacity. In addition to his administrative work, Hauk served for many years as the unofficial historian of Emory and was appointed in 2015 as the university’s first official historian. He has authored four books about Emory, including, most recently, Emory as Place: Meaning in a University Landscape, published by the University of Georgia Press. Hauk has a PhD in ethics and society from the Laney Graduate School at Emory. He earned his BA and MA degrees in English literature from Lehigh University and a divinity degree from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio.

We invite you to join us at the University Catholic Center for an open house, where we'll show you around the Center and answer any questions about the student experience at Emory. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more about the University Catholic Center at Emory here. 

Reconnect with your Kappa Alpha brothers at an open house brunch before heading over to the Homecoming festival as a group.

The vote is in, there is truly nothing like it. Join fellow Emoryites and experience Shabbat @ Chabad. A perfect blend of gourmet food, spirited singing, friendly schmoozing, and inspired ideas. This is not to be missed. 

*Please register at the link provided in your confirmation email.

Parents and families are invited to join President Greg Fenves, Provost Ravi Bellamkonda, and Senior Vice President Enku Gelaye from Campus Life to hear more about the exciting things happening at Emory and ask questions about the university and student resources.

Join the Emory Buddhist community in a meditation and dharma practice led by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman. The practice includes a brief group chant and meditation followed by dharma sharing while enjoying a shared meal.

The Caucus of Black Emory Alumni warmly invites you to the highly anticipated Black Homecoming Brunch, a vibrant celebration of culture, community, and Emory pride.

Join us for a sip and paint session during the Unity Block Party! Each session will run 1 hour and 15 minutes, with 45 minutes between each session for clean-up. Two drink tickets will be provided at check-in.

To commemorate Emory's new identity spaces in Cox Hall, we welcome you to the Unity Block party to celebrate diversity, inclusion, community, and belonging at Emory. Come and be in fellowship with other members of the Emory community as we eat, have fun, and vibe to great music. 

A special VIP experience for our loyal donors.

Come out and watch the Homecoming Parade as student organizations, residence halls, sports teams, and Greek life members walk through campus and end on the Quadrangle with their decorated floats. Enjoy cheering on the students, listening to marching bands, and much more!

Visit the Carlos Museum during Homecoming to experience the permanent collection and two special, temporary exhibitions. Docents will be in the galleries to answer your questions and offer information from 12 to 2 pm. Museum admission is free for Emory alumni and families throughout Homecoming weekend. Special exhibitions include a collection of artwork by Benny Andrews in the Howett Works on Paper Gallery, and You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography, celebrating the dynamic photography of Latinx artists across the United States. The exhibition brings together established and emerging artists, who tackle themes of political resistance, family and community, fashion and culture, and the complexity of identity in American life. Look for the museum tent on the Quadrangle for art-making activities related to the exhibition.

More information is available at carlos.emory.edu/exhibitions.

Experience an afternoon of eclectic live music, amazing food, nostalgia, and family fun on the Quadrangle. Indulge in opportunities to purchase additional sumptuous food from top local food trucks, while you spend an afternoon of fun in the sun with fellow alumni, students, faculty, staff, and family members (free kids activities, too!).

Join us at a variety of affinity tents and interactive booths during the Homecoming Festival and Concert: 

• Black Emory (CEBA)
• Blue and Gold Bar
• Candler School of Theology
• Emory Alumni Networks
• Emory Atlanta Alumnae Network
• Emory Atlanta Young Alumni
• Emory Cares 20th Anniversary
• Emory Global 60+ Network / Society of Corpus Cordis Aureum
• Emory Latinx Alumni Network
• Emory Law
• Emory Over 40 Network
• Emory Pride Alumni Network
• Emory University Libraries
  
• Goizueta Business School
• Office of Spiritual and Religious Life
• Oxford College
• Rollins School of Public Health
• School of Nursing Alumni, Family & Friends Gathering
• The Emory Creative Network 
• Veterans of Emory

Gather with School of Nursing classmates, family, and friends for a Homecoming on the Quad. Enjoy great food, music, activities and giveaways – all in the heart of campus.

Join us in celebrating our bigger, better, and brighter Belonging and Community Justice identity spaces in Cox Hall. The Emory Black Student Union, Centro Latinx, Asian Student Center, Center for Women, Emory First, First-Generation and Low-and-limited Income (FGLI) students, and LGBT Life invite you to the official ribbon cutting and tour of their new location! Come eat, drink, play games, dance, socialize, share a story at our oral history station, and commemorate the spaces that offer community and a haven for so many Emory students.

During the Homecoming Family Weekend, Candler will host an Open House for alumni to come back and tour the building. Light bites will be served.

Led by class of ’83 member and current Emory Instructor D. Patton White, this brief tour will roam the campus to see how things have changed—both physically and socially--over the past 40 years. Those joining the tour will be encouraged to share their memories of specific places around the campus—a memorable course, a favorite professor, a meaningful extracurricular experience—with the group, giving voice to the power of story and place.

*This event is open to the class of 1983, friends, family, and shoulder years.

After celebrating their 20-year anniversary this February, Emory Jazz alumni welcome former members of the Big Band to join them for a reunion performance during Emory Homecoming Weekend. Everyone is welcome to attend the show, and Emory Jazz promises you an afternoon of good music and jams!

For nearly 30 years, Emory University has been planning an Interfaith Center to be a home for our increasing religious diversity as well as a place to encourage dialogue, understanding, and peacemaking across faiths and with people of spiritualities and goodwill. Join President Fenves, other university leaders, and Emory OSRL as we celebrate the opening of this new center. There will be brief remarks and refreshments, as well as tours of the center.

*Please RSVP at the link provided in your confirmation email.

Join the Emory Athletics Community for a ribbon cutting of the newly designed space, formerly the Doc Partin Historical Timeline, as we celebrate the history of Emory Athletics and recognize our All-Americans, Hall of Fame Members, and National Championship Teams.

Eight outstanding individuals are set to join the Emory University Athletics Hall of Fame in the Class of 2023. With the eight new inductees, the Emory Athletics Hall of Fame now stands at 178 members. Please join us in celebrating: Austin Claunch (Men's Basketball), Michael Goodwin (Men's Tennis), Chris Halstead (Men's Swimming & Diving), Dr. Michael Huey (Director of Medical Services), Danielle LeSure (Women's Track & Field), Amelia McCall (Volleyball), Andrew Pinckney (Baseball) and Samantha White (Women's Swimming & Diving).

Join us for a light brunch before your trip home. We'll have bagels, lox, and all the good stuff. Sunday, October 22, 9:00am-11:00am at the Marcus Hillel Center.

*Please note: you must also register via the link provided in your registration confirmation email.

Weekend Masses are scheduled Sundays at Cannon Chapel, with a reception to follow. Sunday - 9:00 a.m., Cannon Chapel Sunday - 5:00 p.m., Cannon Chapel Learn more about the University Catholic Center at Emory here.

Before returning home, let’s gather one last time at the home of our classmate Becky Farmer Evans. Friends and family members are welcome to join in the festivities.

Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service planned for the campus community that gathers Sundays at 11:00 a.m. during the academic year. Please join us for a special homecoming and parents weekend service. 

Join the Emory Beloved Community for lunch after worship. Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service planned for the campus community. Lunch is served after the service and all are welcome.