Join us for a celebration of Sarah Lawrence!
We are so excited to welcome family and friends to campus for a celebration of our wonderful community. Explore the schedule below.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 24
3–5 p.m.
Check-In and Information Table
Barbara Walters Campus Center, Atrium
Pick up details on the weekend’s events and kick off your visit with everything you’ll need.
3–5 p.m.
SLC Art and Special Exhibit Stroll
Self-guided Student Art and Artist in Residence Tour
Heimbold Visual Arts Center Gallery
Visit the Heimbold Visual Arts Center and view student artwork on display. Stop by the gallery and workshop of our current 2025 Artist in Residence, Alchemyverse. While at SLC, they will produce a new work as part of the group exhibition, Vital Forms: New Ecological Aesthetics, curated by faculty member Mitchell Herrmann in collaboration with students in his fall seminar, Anthropocene Aesthetics.
4:30–5 p.m.
Gather at the Remy: A Welcome Reception
Remy Amphitheatre
Join us at the Remy Theatre for a welcome reception with light refreshments and good company as we kick off the weekend—and set the stage for the upcoming Spotlight at the Remy event.
5–6 p.m.
Spotlight at the Remy: A Celebration of Dance, Theatre, Writing, and Music
Remy Amphitheatre
An exciting evening of creativity and expression at the Remy Theatre! This special showcase will feature live performances by our gifted music, theatre, writing, and dance students. Experience the unique creativity that defines Sarah Lawrence through this diverse celebration of student artistry.
6–9 p.m.
Family Dinner On or Off-Campus
Enjoy dinner with your student (and maybe some friends) on campus at the BWCC Dining Pavillion or at a local area establishment.
7–8:30 p.m.
SLCTheatre presents: The Skriker by Caryl Churchill
Performing Arts Center, Suzanne Werner Wright Theatre
directed by Gianna Morin ’26
The Skriker is a dark, surreal tale of myth and modernity, blending folklore and reality. Following a shape-shifting faerie’s pursuit of two vulnerable young women, the play explores madness, desire, and devastation with lyrical, fragmented language and haunting imagery. It’s a fierce, unsettling journey through love and destruction.
Saturday, October 25
9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Check-In and Information Table
Barbara Walters Campus Center, Atrium
9–11 a.m.
Continental Breakfast
Barbara Walters Campus Center, Atrium
10–11 a.m.
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 a.m.–12 p.m.
Fall Explorations: Creativity & Play
Scavenger Hunt (Barbara Walters Campus Center and across campus)
Fall Crafts with the Sarah Lawrence Activities Council (The HUB)
Celebrate the season with a festive day of fall activities at Sarah Lawrence! Discover campus through an interactive scavenger hunt and unleash your creativity with seasonal crafts at The HUB. Gather with family and friends to enjoy our campus in its autumn splendor and create lasting memories together.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
SLC Art and Special Exhibit Stroll
Self-guided Student Art and Artist in Residence Tour
Heimbold Visual Arts Center Gallery
Visit the Heimbold Visual Arts Center and view student artwork on display. Stop by the gallery and workshop of our current 2025 Artist in Residence, Alchemyverse. While at SLC, they will produce a new work as part of the group exhibition, Vital Forms: New Ecological Aesthetics, curated by faculty member Mitchell Herrmann in collaboration with students in his fall seminar, Anthropocene Aesthetics.
Self-guided Library Tour
Esther Raushenbush Library
Walk through the Esther Raushenbush Library and enjoy some of our special campus spaces. Visit the Learning Commons, our nexus of campus tutoring; see the Rainbow Room where Faculty Spotlight interviews are held; get a glimpse of the SLC Podcast recording studio; explore the mix of fine art and student art displayed throughout the library including in the Library Gallery; and of course save time to peruse our book collection, and displays from the College Archives.
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
SLC Fall Flea
Westlands South Lawn
SLC Theatre Festivals and SLAC invite you to join us at the SLC Fall Flea—a one day only, student-run marketplace hosted on the PAC Lawn where you’ll find original creations, clothing, baked goods, and more!
12–2 p.m.
Trick or Treat! Food Trucks, Music, and 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!
2–3:30 p.m.
Faculty Panel: Humanities in Danger/Dangerous Humanities
Barbara Walters Campus Center, Rooms A & B
The Humanities are often described as being “in crisis,” either dismissed as outdated and irrelevant, or accused of being dangerously influential, promoting so-called “subversive” ideas. Come and join faculty from across the Humanities: Danielle Dorvil (Spanish), Matthew Ellis (History), Sarah Hamill (Art History), and Joel Swanson (Religion), moderated by Jerri Dodds (Art History) as they reflect on the stakes of this moment. Why do the Humanities matter now? And what power might they hold in shaping the world to come?
3:30–5 p.m. 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.
5:30–8 p.m.
Family Dinner On or Off-Campus
Enjoy dinner with your student (and maybe some friends) on campus or at a local establishment.
7–8:30 p.m.
SLCTheatre presents: The Skriker by Caryl Churchill
Performing Arts Center, Suzanne Werner Wright Theatre
directed by Gianna Morin ’26
The Skriker is a dark, surreal tale of myth and modernity, blending folklore and reality. Following a shape-shifting faerie’s pursuit of two vulnerable young women, the play explores madness, desire, and devastation with lyrical, fragmented language and haunting imagery. It’s a fierce, unsettling journey through love and destruction.
8:30–9:30 p.m.
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.
8:30–10:30 p.m.
SLCTheatre Festivals
Performing Arts Center
Student organizations partner with the SLCTheatre Program to present performances at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m., as part of the Skriker festival weekend.
Additional Hours
Shop SLC: Campus Store
Bates Center for Student Life (00 Level next to the Post Office)
Friday, 3–5 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Campus Dining
Bates Dining Hall
Friday Dinner, 4:30–8 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday Brunch, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
BWCC Dining Pavilion
Friday, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 4 p.m.–10 p.m.
BWCC Cafe
Open daily, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m.