Fall Weekend

Fall Weekend Hospitality Center | Farinon College Center, Atrium | 5-7 pm.
Check in to let us know you have arrived on campus!

• Pick up any wristbands you have pre-purchased for the Fall Weekend Picnic and/or the LaFarm Breakfast.
• Pick up any Fall Fest T-shirts that you have pre-ordered.
• See what Open Classes and Tours are available and receive your ticket for your spot in these limited space events:
  • Open Classrooms
  • Sustainability Tours
  • Karl Stirner Arts Trail Tour
  • Chateau Chavaniac Tours

Fall Weekend Hospitality Center | Farinon College Center, Atrium | 8 a.m. – 8 pm.
Check in to let us know you have arrived on campus!

• Pick up any wristbands you have purchased for the Fall Weekend Picnic and/or the LaFarm Breakfast.
• Pick up any Fall Fest T-shirts that you have pre-ordered.
• See what Open Classes and Tours are available and receive your ticket for your spot in these limited space events:
  • Open Classrooms
  • Sustainability Tours
  • Karl Stirner Arts Trail Tour
  • Chateau Chavaniac Tours

Open Classes | Buildings by Course | 8:25 a.m. – 12:30 pm.
Step into your student’s shoes! Sit-in on a class. Tickets required; please visit the Fall Weekend Hospitality Center for ticket availability.

Psychology 110 | Introduction to Psychological Science | 8:25-9:15 a.m.
Philosophy | Bioethics | 8:25am-9:15am
Geology 130 | Dinosaurs, Darwin, and Deep Time | 8:25-9:15 a.m.
Biology 251 | Human Physiology | 8:25-9:15 a.m.
Economics 223 | Money and Banking | 9:30-10:20 a.m. FILLED
Philosophy 101 | Introduction to Philosophy | 9:30am-10:20am
Chemistry 103 | General Chemistry with Recitation | 9:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Engineering Science 230 | Strength of Materials | 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Engineering Science 231 | Nature of Materials | 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Philosophy 101 | Introduction to Philosophy|10:35-11:25 a.m.
Economics 223 | Money and Banking | 10:35-11:25 a.m.
Music | 222 Music Theory II | 10:35-11:25 a.m.
First Year Seminar | The Dog Course | 10:35-11:25 a.m.
Chemistry 108 | General Chemistry II | 11:40 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Jummah Prayers | Hogg Hall, Interfaith Chapel | 1 pm.
Join the Muslim Student Association for prayers. No RSVP needed.

Careers in International Affairs: Lafayette Alums Perspective | OCGE 107 | 2-3:15 p.m.
Is your student interested in majoring in International Affairs? Students and their families are welcome to connect with accomplished Lafayette alumni including Luis Gomez ’16, Claire Grunewald ’20, Joshua Silver ’17, Jeff Wheeler ’16, and Katherine Wimberg ’18, as they share their distinct paths as International Affairs majors. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required.

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Hugel 103 | 3-3:30 p.m.
Origami: Mathematics, Art, and Applications
with Ethan Berkove, Professor of Mathematics. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Lower Williams Arts Campus, 248 North 3rd Street, The Studio Theater | 3:30-4 p.m.
The Broadway Musical with Mary Jo Lodge, Professor of Theater. Parking is available in the Third Street lot next to the building or take the LCAT Shuttle. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Hugel 103 | 3:30-4 p.m.
Is There a Dark Side of the Moon? Join Stephanie Douglas, Professor of Physics, to discuss the mysteries of the moon. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Hugel 100 | 3:35-4:05 p.m.
Education versus Indoctrination with Peter Gildenhuys, Professor of Philosophy. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

Sustainability S’mores and Tours | Metzgar Campus, LaFarm | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Head to LaFarm at Metzgar Campus for some hot chocolate, apple cider, s’mores, and a tour of Lafayette’s own farm. See the produce farmed by students and learn about the steps our team have taken with sustainability. No RSVP needed.

Guides: Josh Parr, Manager of Food & Farm, and students, Ashley Cohen ’27 and Noah Ross ’27

Welcoming the Sabbath Observance and Dinner | Hillel House | 5-7 p.m.
Join the students and faculty of Hillel in celebrating the Sabbath. Services begin at 5 p.m. A community dinner will be served at 6 p.m. No RSVP necessary.

Adoration | Colton Chapel | 5:15 – 6 p.m.
Join Lafayette’s Newman Catholic Association for prayer. No RSVP necessary.

From Spirits to Speakeasies: Easton, PA During Prohibition | Sigal Museum, Downtown Easton | 6 p.m.
A walking tour of the hideouts and safe havens of organized crime, vice, and illegal indulgences of the Prohibition Era! Based on newspaper accounts, first-person interviews, and photos and documents from the Northampton County Historical and Genealogical Society archives, visit the sites of some of the most notorious brothels, breweries, and back-alley speakeasies in Easton’s unforgettable history. This popular tour is sponsored by the Sigal Museum. Registration is through the Sigal Museum website and sells out quickly.

Eerie Easton | Departs from Sigal Museum, Downtown Easton | 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Do you dare take a tour relating tales of murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District? From the time of its founding in 1752, Easton’s history is filled with dark tales of suspicious disappearances, strange coincidences, and disastrous journeys. This tour features stories based based on primary documents, photographs, interviews, and other secondary sources from the Jane S. Moyer Library & Archives. This popular tour is sponsored by the Sigal Museum. Registration is through the Sigal Museum website and sells out quickly.

Volleyball vs Lehigh | Kirby Sports Center, Kirby Gym | 7 p.m.
Cheer on the women’s volleyball team as they take on arch rival Lehigh University. Be sure to wear your Lafayette swag! No tickets required.

Lafayette Cinematique: Paris is Burning | Buck Hall, Landis Cinema | 7 p.m.
A colorful and exciting documentary about the African American and Latinx Harlem drag ball scene in 1980s New York, Paris is Burning captures the attitudes of an era alongside of its iconic voguing and fashion. Brought to you by Lafayette Cinematique. No tickets or RSVP needed.

Fall Weekend Hospitality Center | Farinon College Center, Atrium | 8 a.m. – 5 pm.
Check in to let us know you have arrived on campus!

• Pick up any wristbands you have purchased for the Fall Weekend Picnic and/or the LaFarm Breakfast.
• Pick up any Fall Fest T-shirts that you have pre-ordered.
• See what’s slots are available for the Open Classrooms, Sustainability Tours, Chateau Tours and receive a ticket to reserve your spot.
• See what Tours are available and receive your ticket for your spot in these limited space events:
  • Sustainability Tours
  • Karl Stirner Arts Trail Tour
  • Chateau Chavaniac Tours

LaFarm to Table Breakfast | Metzgar Field, LaFarm Greenhouse | 9-10:30 a.m.
Join the Sustainability Affinity Network for a breakfast reception at LaFarm Greenhouse. The meal will be prepared with fresh, locally grown ingredients from LaFarm, as well as locally sourced ingredients. After breakfast, guests will enjoy a walking tour of LaFarm and have the opportunity to pick their own flowers. Pre-registration required; space limited.

Guide: Delicia Nahman, Director of Sustainability

Easton Farmers Market | Larry Holmes Drive on the Riverfront at Scott Park, Downtown Easton | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Established in 1752, the year of the City’s founding, the Easton Farmers’ Market is the oldest, continuous open-air market in the nation. Explore what the market has to offer!

Campus Sustainability Tour | Tour starts on the steps of Markle Hall | 10 a.m. 
Take a tour with Makenna McCall ’27 and learn about Lafayette’s sustainability initiatives across campus. Free; reservation ticket required for this limited space tour. Please visit the Fall Weekend Hospitality Desk for availability.

Nancy Waters Health Professions Affinity Network Alumni Panel | Oechsle Hall, Room 224 | 11 a.m. – Noon
Is your student interested in a health professions career? Students and their families are welcome to connect with accomplished Lafayette alumni as they share their distinct paths across the medical and healthcare fields. Gain meaningful insights and encouragement to help guide your student’s next steps. No RSVP required.

Student Research Poster Session | Pfenning Alumni Center, Wilson Room | 11 a.m. – Noon
The poster session celebrates student research across Lafayette. Students from a variety of disciplines will present their work. The posters include summer EXCEL projects, Bergh Family Fellowship research, and other independent research projects. Feel free to browse the research projects and ask questions of the students.

Campus Sustainability Tour | Tour starts on the steps of Markle Hall | 11 a.m. 
Take a tour with Lupe Dauarte Arcos ’28 and learn about Lafayette’s sustainability initiatives across campus. Free; reservation ticket required for this limited space tour. Please visit the Fall Weekend Hospitality Desk for availability.

Chateau Chavaniac Tour | Meet outside Williams Center for the Arts for shuttle | 11 a.m. – Noon
Take a tour of the College’s famed Chateau Chavaniac which was endowed and given to the College in 1983 by the children of Allan P. Kirby ’15, who comprise the directors of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. of Morristown, New Jersey. Note: no photography is allowed in the Chateau. Free; reservation ticket required for this limited space tour. Please visit the Fall Weekend Hospitality Desk for availability.

Fall Weekend Picnic | The Quad, Bicentennial Village | 12 – 2 p.m.
Join us in the Bicentennial Village on the Quad for a fall-themed meal! Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegatarian options will be available. Pre-registration required.  Adults and teens – $30, Children 12 and under – $15, Lafayette students free of charge.  SOLD OUT!

Fall Fest | The Quad, Bicentennial Village and Quad lawn by Hogg Hall | 12 – 3 p.m.
A fall favorite of students, all are invited to enjoy pumpkin decorating, music, crafts, a petting zoo, and more! Brought to you by the student-run Lafayette Activities Forum.

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Oechsle Hall (between Markle Deck and Hamilton Street), Room 224 | 12:45-1:15 p.m.
Promise and Pitfalls of Scale: Working with Machine Learning Models of Text with Sofia Serrano, Professor of Computer Science. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Oechsle Hall (between Markle Deck and Hamilton Street), Room 224 | 1:15-1:45 p.m.
40 Trillion in Debt: Is America Broke? Join Michael Carter, Professor of Economics, for this enlightening talk on the US debt. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Van Wickle, Room 108 | 1:30-2 p.m.
The Anthropocene & the 6th Extinction with David Sunderlin, Professor of Geology. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

PARD Talk Mini-Class | Pardee Hall, Room 102B | 1:30-2 p.m.
Climate Change and Farmers’ Futures in Ethiopia’s Coffee Highlands with Caleb Gallemore, Professor of Internationl Affairs. Open to everyone. RSVP or ticket NOT required. 

Admissions Today | Oechsle Hall (between Markle Deck and Hamilton Street), Room 224 | 2-3 p.m. While you and your student have been through the Admissions process, the college search and admissions landscape is ever changing. Families with high school students are welcome to learn what admissions looks like today. Presented by Sue Newquist, Assoicate Director of Admissions

Chateau Chavaniac Tour | Meet outside Williams Center for the Arts for shuttle | 2-3 p.m.
Take a tour of the College’s famed Chateau Chavaniac which was endowed and given to the College in 1983 by the children of Allan P. Kirby ’15, who comprise the directors of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. of Morristown, New Jersey. Note: no photography is allowed in the Chateau. Free; reservation ticket required for this limited space tour. Please visit the Fall Weekend Hospitality Desk for availability.

Easton Historic District Walking Tour | Departs from Sigal Museum, Downtown Easton | 2 p.m.
This fun stroll through downtown Easton will explore the town’s history. Beginning with its Lenape roots, through its colonial beginnings, and the Victorian heyday, this tour explores the development of Easton as an urban, diverse community. This popular tour is sponsored by the Sigal Museum. Registration is through the Sigal Museum website and sells out quickly.

Fraternity and Sorority Life Info Session | Oechsle Hall (between Markle Deck and Hamilton Street , Room 224 | 3 – 4 p.m.
Is your student interested in a fraternity and sorority life at Lafayette? Students and their families are welcome to hear from Jake Bates, Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life, and a panel of current fraternity and sorority members as they share what recruitment, pledging, and membership look like at Lafayette. No RSVP required.

Chateau Chavaniac Tour | Meet outside Williams Center for the Arts for shuttle | 3-4 p.m.
Take a tour of the College’s famed Chateau Chavaniac which was endowed and given to the College in 1983 by the children of Allan P. Kirby ’15, who comprise the directors of the F. M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. of Morristown, New Jersey. Note: no photography is allowed in the Chateau. Free; reservation ticket required for this limited space tour. Please visit the Fall Weekend Hospitality Desk for availability.

Women’s Soccer vs Loyola | Metzgar Campus, Gummeson Grounds | 3 p.m.
Cheer on women’s soccer as they take on Loyola University. Be sure to wear your Lafayette swag! No tickets required.

Eerie Easton | Departs from Sigal Museum, Downtown Easton | 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Do you dare take a tour relating tales of murder, mischief, and misadventure in the Downtown Easton Historic District? From the time of its founding in 1752, Easton’s history is filled with dark tales of suspicious disappearances, strange coincidences, and disastrous journeys. This tour features stories based based on primary documents, photographs, interviews, and other secondary sources from the Jane S. Moyer Library & Archives. This popular tour is sponsored by the Sigal Museum. Registration is through the Sigal Museum website and sells out quickly.

An Evening of A Capella | Williams Center for the Arts | 8 p.m.
Join Lafayette’s Cadence, Chorduroys, Mar-Keys, and Soulfege, along with guest groups from other schools for this annual beloved and joyous celebration of song.

Ticket proceeds benefit Friends of Lafayette A Cappella, the Daniel P. O’Neill ’06 Memorial Fund, and the Stockton Scholarship for Private Music Lessons.

Pre-purchased tickets are required through the Skillman Center of the Arts Box Office. Tickets are limited and SELL OUT FAST!

Fall Weekend Hospitality Center | Farinon College Center, Atrium | 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Check in to let us know you have arrived on campus!

• Pick up any Fall Fest T-shirts that you have pre-ordered.

Sunday Reset Yoga Session | NEW LOCATION: The Quad, Bicentennial Village | 9 a.m.
Wind down after a weekend of excitement! Join us to stretch and ease into your trip back home. A limited number of yoga mats will be available. Bring your own if you have one. Class conducted by Rachel Abott ’10, owner of The Yoga Loft of Bethlehem. Coffee, tea, water, and pastries will be provided. No experience and no reservation required.

Lafayette Legacy Celebration | NEW LOCATION: Farinon College Center, Marlo Room | 10 a.m.
The Lafayette Alumni Association celebrates current students whose parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) are Lafayette alumni and their families. Invitation only. 

Field Hockey vs Brown | Metzgar Campus, Rappolt Field | Noon
Cheer on women’s field hockey as they take on Brown University. Be sure to wear your Lafayette swag! No tickets required.