Welcome, families and friends!

Fall is an exciting time on Emmanuel's campus: The leaves are changing, classes are in full swing and students have settled in for a year of exploration and discovery that will shape the course of their lives.

Each year at this time, we welcome families and friends to campus to experience the Emmanuel community and the city of Boston for Emmanuel College Family Weekend. Family Weekend will be from Friday, October 4Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Family Weekend Event Registration

Register for our Family Weekend events here!

Family Weekend Hotel Block Information

Homewood Suites Boston Brookline Longwood Medical

111 Boylston Street
Room type: Two Queen Bed room $360 plus taxes
P: 617-232-1487

The Inn at Longwood Medical

342 Longwood Avenue
Room type: Premium Two Queen Room $259 plus taxes
Group Code EMMA1024
P: 617-731-4700

Family Weekend 2024 Schedule

Friday October 4, 2024

 

3:00pm                                  Registration and Check-In 

                                                JYCCL Conference Room, 1st floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 

 

5:00pm                                  Dinner & Trivia

                                                Marian Hall Dining Room, 1st Floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 

                                                $14 per person at the door  

 

8:00pm                                  Latin Explosion!  

                                                Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 1st Floor Atrium 

                                                Join members of HUELLAS, Emmanuel's Latinx student organization, for an

                                                evening of music, dancing, and food. Music includes selections from around

                                                the world, with dancing demonstrations, and plenty of opportunities to 

                                                participate.  

 

 

Saturday October 5, 2024

 

8:00am                                  Sunrise Yoga with EC Fitness

                                               EC Quad

                                               Join members of EC Fitness to start your day off with some relaxing Yoga

                                               before enjoying the day at 400 the Fenway.  

 

9:00am                                  Registration and Check-in 

                                               JYCCL Conference Room, 1st floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 

 

10:00am                                President Ross Breakfast Social

                                               Second Floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC)

                                               Join Emmanuel College’s 14th President for lite refreshments and learn more          

                                               about what is ahead at 400 The Fenway. 

 

10:00am                                Campus Tours

                                               Depart from the Jean Yawkey Center

                                               Tours will leave on the hour until 2:00 P.M  

 

11:00am                                Tailgate

                                               Join Faculty, Staff, Students and guests in this unique opportunity to ‘Tailgate’

                                               Enjoy activities, music, food and cash bar (available for 21+).  

                                               Library Parking Lot

  

11:00am                                Brunch        

                                               Marian Hall Dining Room, 1st Floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 

                                               $14 per person at the door 

 

12:00pm                                Women’s Soccer vs. Johnson & Wales University

                                               Roberto Clemente Field 

  

3:00pm                                Men’s Soccer vs. Elms College  

                                               Roberto Clemente Field 

 

3:00pm                                Fall Fest   

                                              Emmanuel College Quad, $15 per person

                                              All students and families are invited to this beloved fall tradition on the Quad.    

                                              Enjoy a pumpkin patch, music, food and cash bar (available for 21+).  

 

                                              Third Annual Cornhole Tournament 

                                              Emmanuel College invites you to the third Annual Saints Cornhole              

                                              Tournament. Find a partner, register as a team of two, and compete against 

                                              other Saints. Limited entry, don't wait to register. 

                                              Prizes for the top three teams. Ready. Set. TOSS!  

                  

                                              Saint & Sip

                                              Second floor, JYC $10 per person

                                              Unleash your inner artist, while meeting new friends and painting a

                                              beautiful landscape scene from the Emmanuel College campus. 

                                                      

                                              Saint Showcase 

                                              Join our Student Organizations in showcasing their talents!

                                              The College Dance Team will perform, along with various Student

                                              Organizations showcasing what makes Emmanuel College unique!

 

                                              Faculty & Staff Meet & Greet

                                              Enjoy meeting staff & faculty, learning about events of the semester. 

                                              Cash bar (available for 21+).  

 

5:00pm                                Book Club Meet-up

                                             Jean Yawkey Center, Second Floor 

                                             Join us for the second session of our How-to College book club, where we'll                                              continue exploring ways to support your student's transition to college. This                                              session will focus on helping students build independence, manage time, and                                              balance academics with personal well-being. Whether you're returning or                                              joining for the first time, we look forward to your participation and any                                              questions you may have!

 

6:00pm                                Murder Mystery Dinner 

                                              Gymnasium, 2nd Floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 

                                              $20 per person-pre-registration

                                              Do you think you can solve the crime? Enjoy a wonderful catered dinner,  

                                              while experiencing some classic dinner theater.

   

8:00pm                                BINGO!

                                              First floor, Jean Yawkey Center (JYC) 

                                                      

 

Sunday October 6, 2024 

 

10:00am                                Family Mass and Reception 

                                              Chapel, Room 239, 2nd Floor, Eisner Administration Building 

                                              All students, parents and members of the Emmanuel community are         

                                              invited  to this special Mass. Light reception with coffee,

                                              tea and donuts to follow.