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An Evening with Brandon Smith, presented by Emory Alumni Book Club
- Lead your team to take ownership, show initiative and display critical thinking to solve challenges without you
- Reclaim your time so you spend more time working “on” the business rather than “in” the business
- Maximize your impact by learning the art of “clienteling” as you guide your supervisor’s decisions and influence your organization’s direction
Reflexive Writing Workshop: Emory Meaning and Memory Making
Join us for the inaugural Homecoming Reflexive Writing Workshop: Emory Meaning and Memory Making. We want to hear from you! What lasting memories come to mind when you reflect on your years at Emory? What experiences of college life at your alma mater are most meaningful to you? What sentiments and relationships inspire your return to campus?
This workshop will provide an opportunity for you to reflect on your own college to career journey and what being part of the Emory community means to you. Led by two faculty facilitators and their former student (alumna and long-time staff member), this workshop creates a space for you to reflect and emerge with deeper understandings about your experiences. We will integrate conceptual frameworks and provide short reflection prompts for everyone to think about.
For many alumni, when you step foot back on the Quad or inside the academic building that housed all your classes, a flood of memories ensue. For those undergraduates who lived on campus, Dooley's Ball and Songfest dominate the sights, smells, and sounds of our alma mater. For graduate students, you may have experienced how academic disciplines and research connected to communities of practice both within and outside academia. When visiting campus, circles of former classmates are in town to connect, and you may run into familiar faces from decades ago. Perhaps your time at Emory was also full of challenges, from personal growth to academic and research angst to ambiguity of what pathway lies ahead. For many current students, you are living these experiences in real time. Whether you are aware of this or not, you are now part of an engaged, broader community of Emory alumni. These relationships have the potential to last a lifetime. Come explore memories and what they mean to you with other members of the Emory community.
No prior writing experience is required. Workshop is open to alumni, undergraduate juniors and seniors, and graduate students from all schools, divisions, and academic degree programs. Staff and administrators are also welcome to attend.
Reception with light appetizers will follow.
Facilitators:
Dr. Dana Tottenham 98C, Senior Associate Director of Alumni Engagement
Dr. Geraldine Higgins, Professor of English, Director of Irish Studies Program
Dr. Kathryn A. Kozaitis, Emerita Professor of Anthropology
RSPH Alumni Awards Ceremony
Please join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our public health alumni at our 2024 Rollins School of Public Health Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony. All are welcome!
Jumu’ah Prayer
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.
Emory Nursing Learning Center Tour
Since 1905, the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSN) has evolved from a small training program in a 50-bed hospital to an internationally renowned school that now enrolls more than 1,000 baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral students each year. The School of Nursing is expanding its footprint with the Emory Nursing Learning Center (ENLC), a 70,000-square-feet renovation in Decatur, Ga. The $20.6 million expansion boasts a state-of-the-art simulation and skills lab, which will provide experiential and immersive learning for students, and the Emory Nursing Experience, a program for continuing professional education in partnership with Emory Healthcare nursing.
Carlos Museum Special Exhibition Tours
Parents and families are invited to take an exclusive tour of the Carlos Museum’s special exhibition, “Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery.” The tours will last an hour and will be led by a museum student ambassador. Learn more about the exhibition, Carlos Museum, and how students can engage with the museum throughout the year.
Registration for this event is now closed due to capacity.
Back to Class - Miracle or Tragedy? Anticipating the Challenges of Administering the 2024 Election
The 2020 election highlighted two sides of election administration in the U.S.: the hard work of local election officials to conduct accurate and secure elections on meager budgets, and the intense partisan rancor of how elections should properly be conducted. Join us to learn from Emory experts Bernard Fraga and Charles Stewart 79C how the continued adaptation of election laws and practices, and political pressures, can provide insights on what to expect once the polls close on November 5.
About the speakers:
Bernard L. Fraga is an associate professor in the Department of Political Science and faculty coordinator of the Latinx Studies Initiative at Emory University. He studies American elections, focusing on racial/ethnic politics, voter turnout, and the impact of election laws on voters and politicians. His research has been published in leading journals including the American Political Science Review, American Journal of Political Science, Journal of Politics, British Journal of Political Science, Political Behavior, Electoral Studies, Political Research Quarterly, Politics, Groups, and Identities, Journal of Race, Ethnicity, and Politics, and the Stanford Law Review. Findings from Fraga’s work have been featured in various media outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, National Public Radio, CNN, and The Economist. Fraga’s research has been supported by the Carnegie Corporation, National Science Foundation, the Social Science Research Council, the Mellon Foundation, and various academic institutions. He received his B.A. in Political Science and Linguistics from Stanford University and Ph.D. in Government and Social Policy from Harvard University.
Charles Stewart III is the Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor of Political Science at MIT, where he has taught since 1985, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His research and teaching areas include American politics congressional politics, elections, and American political development. Professor Stewart is an established leader in the analysis of the performance of election systems and the quantitative assessment of election performance. Since 2001, Professor Stewart has been a member and director of the Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project, a leading research effort that applies scientific analysis to questions about election technology, election administration, and election reform. His research has been funded by Pew, the Democracy Fund, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and the Election Trust Initiative, and received by the Presidential Commission on Election Administration. He received degrees in political science from Emory University (BA, 1979) and Stanford University (AM ,1981; PhD, 1985) and attended Yale Divinity School from 1979 to 1980.
Please note: registration for this event does not guarantee entry. Attendees will be seated on a first come/first serve bases until the venue reaches capacity.
Emory Tiny Desk: Featuring AHANA
Inspired by NPRs Tiny Desk series, we are bringing Tiny Desk to Emory! Come join us at the Emory Bookstore for a concert led by AHANA! AHANA is a student organization acapella signing group which was founded in 2003. If you're a lover of music, this event is for you!
Hindu Aarti
Emory Hindu Life and the Hindu Students Association warmly invites alumni and families to join us for weekly Aarti on Friday, October 25. 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. Join us for an evening of community, conversation and chai.
Staying Alive in Little Five
Dr. Sarah Febres-Cordero, faculty member of the School of Nursing, and sequential artist Joseph Karg, Assistant Professor of Illustration and Sequential Art, Kennesaw State University, along with additional guests, will present a moderated discussion about their graphic novel "Staying Alive in Little Five." The conversation will focus on Febres-Cordero's research and experiences in place-based overdose recognition and response, as well as Karg's visual approach to bringing these experiences to life.
The discussion will be followed by a reception in the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library from 6:45 to 7:30 pm and a hands-on naloxone (Narcan) demonstration from 7:30 to 8:30 pm. The naloxone demonstration is limited to 25 participants and requires a separate registration.
Emory Law Class of 1974: 50th Reunion Dinner
It’s time to make plans for your 50th class reunion in October. To honor the last cohort to attend law classes in Carlos Hall, we've arranged a special Friday evening event at the museum with dinner and cocktails!
Shabbat Dinner at Hillel
Join us for a festive Shabbat dinner to kick off homecoming and parents weekend! We invite you to join our students as we bring in Shabbat and welcome you back to Emory University.
Alumni Homecoming Kickoff Party
- Atlanta Young Alumni
- Candler School of Theology
- Caucus of Emory Black Alumni
- College and BBA Class of 2019
- College and BBA Class of 2014
- College and BBA Class of 2009
- College and BBA Class of 2004
- College and BBA Class of 1999
- College and BBA Class of 1994
- College and BBA Class of 1989
- College and BBA Class of 1984
- Ethics and Servant Leadership & Master of Arts in Bioethics
- Goizueta Business School
- Greek Life
- Institute of Liberal Arts - Ideas Fellows
- Laney Graduate School
- Latinx
- MLK Scholars
- Nell Hodgson School of Nursing
- Nell Hodgson School of Nursing BSN Class of 2014
- Oxford College
- Residence Life
- Rollins School of Public Health
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- Woodruff Scholars
Homecoming Shabbat 2024 at Chabad
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. Chabad at Emory, 1500 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30306
Homecoming and Family Weekend 5K
Hosted by Emory Recreation & Wellness and the Office of Parent and Family Programs, the annual Homcoming and Family Weekend 5K walk/run begins outside the Student Activity & Academic Center and winds through Lullwater Park. Participants are encouraged to register online in advance, but walk ups are also welcome. There is no fee for Emory University students, faculty/staff, alumni, friends, and families. Prizes will be awarded to male and female winners in 5 age groups (21 and under, 22-29, 30-39, 40-49, and 50 and up). Bagels and coffee will be served.
Hurst History of Medicine Symposium
Enjoy a morning of a variety of speakers at this 21st annual event. CME credit is available. For those who are attending virtually, a Zoom link will be shared once registration is received. Learn more.
Emory Law Class of 1974: Breakfast & Convocation
On Saturday, Dean Richard Freer will share his vision for the law school's next five years. Emory Provost Ravi Bellamkonda will join us to present on the state of the university. We'll conclude with an alumni panel that explores the diverse career trajectories and accomplishments of Luther Battiste 74L, Warren Black 74L, Alice Fried Martell 74L, and Gordon Giffin (moderator: Mike Elsberry 74L), followed by a luncheon.
Art, Architecture and Sustainability Tour with Dr. Gary Hauk 91G
Join Emory University's beloved historian Gary Hauk for a walking tour exploring Emory's campus. Choose 9AM, 11AM or 1:30PM. Space is limited!
Back to Class - Transforming Education with AI: How GBS is Leveraging AI in Research and Teaching
Dive into the future of education and see how AI is enabling state-of-the-art research at the intersection of business and technology and revolutionizing the classroom experience. Our faculty panel will showcase projects that explore the impact of AI on business and society and share the innovative ways AI is being integrated into teaching to support personalized learning with an eye toward improving student outcomes. Join faculty for a lively discussion of what opportunities are being explored and how concerns are being mitigated.
- Virtual TA – David Schweidel
- The effect of “real” vs. avatar – Rajiv Garg
- AI-driven Simulation – Karl Kuhnert
- Instant grading – Wen Gu
Following the session, please join us for a coffee break to extend our discussion of AI before attending the second session, Business Applications of AI.
Planetarium Tours
The planetarium, one of the key features of Emory's Mathematics and Science Center, is a 56-seat classroom space designed for teaching undergraduate astronomy and hosting events and seasonal programs that explore and celebrate the cosmos. When the house lights go down, it's a place to sit back in comfortable chairs, relax, gaze up and imagine that the 35-foot domed ceiling above really is filled with countless stars as it appears to be. In collaboration with the Department of Physics and the Office of Parent and Family Programs, we invite you and your family to enjoy a free, 20-minute Planetarium show!
Registration for this event is now closed due to capacity.
Alumni, Family, & Friends Campus Tour
Join fellow Emory alumni, family, and friends for an hour-long guided tour of the Emory University campus. Led by student tour guides, re-connect with your beloved Emory campus and see how we've grown! Pre-registration is required; if your plans change, please let us know!
Kappa Alpha Order Open House and Brunch
Active and alumni KAs, their spouses, significant others, parents, and relatives are invited to brunch as well as tour the KA house and cheer on the participants of the parade before heading to the quad for the afternoon concert and party.
Undergraduate Admission: Young Alumni Panel, Admission & Financial Aid Overview, and Campus Tour
Do you have a high school student who is starting their college admissions journey? Join us and hear from young alumni who will share their experiences and how Emory provided them with the necessary tools to be successful in their personal and professional lives. The panel will be followed by an Admission & Financial Aid overview and a tour of our beautiful campus.
CEBA Homecoming Tailgate
Join CEBA for our annual homecoming brunch! This year, we're taking the festivities to the Patterson Green and Jenkins Courtyard at Goizuetta, opening things up for a more relaxed feel. Connect with current students and alumni, discover more about Black Emory's presence across the university, and enjoy your favorite cookout music and games. Don't miss out on the celebration!
Catholic Center Open House
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: https://www.emorycatholic.org.
Coffee & Networking with GBS Faculty
Join Faculty from the "Back to Class" AI session to extend the discussion of AI before attending the second session.
Latinx at Emory
Come join the Emory Latinx Alumni Network as we celebrate homecoming together at Latinx at Emory! Reconnect with fellow alumni, learn about the Latinx presence at Emory from the current campus organizations, and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, food, games and drinks!
Back to Class - Business Applications of AI
- AI Applications in Business – Jesse Bockstedt
- AI and the Future of Work – Anandhi Bharadwaj
- What’s Possible & What’s Coming - Benn Konsynski
- Ethical and Privacy considerations – David Schweidel
Buddhist Meditation and Dharma Practice
Join the Emory Buddhist community in a Buddhist dharma practice led by Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Sraman. The practice includes a brief meditation followed by dharma discussion. There’ll also be refreshments.
Parent and Family Town Hall
The annual town hall is an opportunity for parents and families to engage in conversation with President Greg Fenves, Provost Ravi Bellamkonda, and Senior Vice President and dean of Campus Life Enku Gelaye. Hear more about the exciting things happening at Emory and ask questions about the university and student resources.
Registration for this event is now closed due to capacity.
Shabbat Morning at Chabad
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. Chabad at Emory, 1500 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30306
Emory University Homecoming Parade
Bring Your Questions: Carlos Museum Docents in the Galleries
Visit the Michael C. 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 artwork by La Vaughn Bell called Come Ruin or Rapture in the Howett Works on Paper Gallery, and Picture Worlds: Greek, Maya, and Moche Pottery which examines the Greeks in the Mediterranean, the Maya in Central America, and the Moche of northern Peru as each stand out for their terracotta vessels enlivened with narrative imagery. 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.
Emory Alumni Association Tent
Alumni are invited to stop by the Emory Alumni Association to learn about ways that they can remain connected and grab complimentary swag.
Loyalty Societies VIP Lounge
VIP lounge for our loyal donors that are part of our loyalty societies: Wise Heart Society, Judson C. Ward Consecutive Giving Society, and 1836 Society.
Homecoming Food and Music Festival
Experience an afternoon of eclectic live music, amazing food, nostalgia, and family fun on campus. 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!).
Atlanta’s 1990s LGBTQ+ and Arts Scene: A Talk with Artist Royce Soble and Curator Randy Gue
Photographer and multimedia artist Royce Soble, whose work documents Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community and arts scene in the 1990s, will be in conversation with Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library Curator of Political, Cultural, and Social Movements, Randy Gue. Soble’s photographs, journals, and other digital materials are archived in the Rose Library’s collections.
Belonging & Community Justice Kickback
Join Belonging & Community Justice (BCJ) post Homecoming parade for a cool down and kickback! Enjoy light refreshments and a DJ while checking out the BCJ identity spaces.
Homecoming Swim Meet - Emory vs. University of the South
Your 15-time National Champion Swim & Dive team will be taking on University of the South at 1 pm at the Woodruff PE Center. Come out and support our team on their quest to add another championship the storied program. There will be brand new merchandise and other promotions available for fans! We hope to see you there! Go Eagles!
Pictures & Popsicles with GBS '19 MBA
Join the GBS 2Y and 1Y MBA Class of 2019 for a reunion photo on Patterson Green and enjoy a sweet treat from King of Pops. Families welcome. Photo will be taken promptly at 2:30 PM.
MBA Class of 1994 30th Reunion Celebration
Join us at our 30-Year Reunion event! We look forward to reconnecting with old friends and reminiscing about our time at Goizueta over food, drink, and laughs. Tickets include a reception, buffet-style dinner, and beer/wine/non-alcoholic beverages. Please let us know if you are coming by registering; the final count is due by 10/21. We can't wait to see you! Your Reunion Committee: Duane Capuano Bob Kelly Brent Eiland Brad Greene Bram Frankel Jackie Sears
WEMBA19 Reunion Dinner
Unicorns Unite! Let's reconnect and celebrate our successes over dinner and drinks at 5Church Buckhead for our (belated) 5-year reunion. It's time to celebrate in style. Our anniversary coincides with Emory's Homecoming & Family Weekend, so there will be plenty of on and off-campus activities sponsored by Emory in addition to our dinner.
Don't hesitate to check our WEMBA19 WhatsApp channel for updates. Please let us know if you are coming by registering; the final count must be finalized by 10/17. We can't wait to see you!
Cost of event includes Family Style Dinner (3 courses) and two drink tickets per person (beer & wine). Adult guests welcome but please no children. Your Reunion Committee: Adrienne Baile Assi van Bastelaar Claire Hennessey
Evening MBA Class of 2014: 10 Year Reunion Celebration
Rekindle connections with classmates at our 10 Year Celebration! We can’t wait to see you at this private party just for our class. Feel free to bring a significant other/friend to mingle, catch up, laugh, reminisce, but be sure to leave the kiddos at home for this adult-only event!
MBA Class of 1999 25th Reunion Celebration
Join classmates as we celebrate our 25th MBA Reunion. We will start off with cocktails, then enjoy dinner, and end the night with classmate conversations designed to share world views and expertise. Our class photo will be taken at this time.
Full-Time MBA Class of 2014: 10 Year Reunion Celebration (1 & 2 Yr)
Come join us at our 10 Year reunion event! Feel free to bring a significant other out to Wild Heaven Beer in Avondale where we'll reconnect with old friends over food, drink and laughs. Tickets include a buffet style dinner and up to two drinks (beer & wine).
MBA Class of 2019 5th Reunion Celebration at BrewDog
Please join us at BrewDog on the Beltline for a celebration of our 5-year reunion! This will be an adults-only celebration, and Halloween costumes are not only welcome but HIGHLY encouraged. No children at this event. There is a separate event in the afternoon on-campus where children are welcome! Cost includes pizza, wings, salad, and one drink ticket.
Black Alumni Homecoming After Party
Bring your dancing shoes and join fellow Black Alumni for an evening of fun, including a DJ, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, swag giveaways, and mingling in a beautiful event space. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an extraordinary time with alumni from all classes.
This event is presented by the Emory Black Alumni Homecoming After Party Committee: Cherie Berkley 92Ox, 94C, Jonathan Butler 96C, Thomas Jay Gordon 94C, Andrea Nickey Hardon 94C, Dr. Theron Jones 94C, Debbie Vassell Mitchell 94C, Krista Regis 94C, Joseph Richburg 94C, and Montrell (Finn) Scaife 94C.
CEBA Homecoming Service Project
Piney Grove Cemetery is one of the last remaining historic landmarks of Piney Grove, a former African-American community in Buckhead, dating back to the mid-1820s. Located on Canterbury Road, it stands as a rare, intact example of an early African-American cemetery, with over 300 graves—believed to be slave burials.
Join CEBA in clearing brush, weeds, and debris from this significant site. You’ll also hear from two sisters who have long fought to preserve the cemetery where their family members are buried. Their personal stories add a profound layer to this meaningful project, and we hope that this unique experience, combined with hearing from the sisters, will deepen your connection to the rich history of Piney Grove.
Read more about Piney Grove Cemetery here: https://www.pineygrovecemetery.com/
Catholic Mass
Join the Emory Catholic community for Mass at Cannon Chapel. Morning services begin at 9am and evening services begin at 5pm.
Hillel at Emory: Parent's and Homecoming Weekend Brunch
Before you head home, join us for Brunch at Emory Hillel. We'll have bagels, lox, and all your brunch favorites. We'll give a brief presentation about Jewish life on campus and can answer any question that you have about your student's experience at Emory Hillel.
Beloved Community Protestant Worship
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 family weekend service. The Rev. Tolton Pace 00C 02PH will be preaching.
Beloved Community Lunch
Emory Beloved Community gathers for lunch after worship on Sundays during the academic year. Please join us for a special homecoming and family weekend meal in Brooks Commons.