Owls Fest

The Owls Fest schedule will be updated frequently over the next few weeks. Continue to check this page for programming!

Friday, October 23
10:00 a.m. –&�Բ��;5:00 p.m.	Owls Fest Registration
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Academic Classes to Visit See complete list at registration; no registration required.
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Family Portraits No registration required. First come, first serve.
10:30-11:30 a.m.	Campus Tour: Architecture of the College
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.	Making an Impact at 51��Ƶ and Beyond Hear from students and faculty about the experiences, connections, and learning that shape how they make an impact at 51��Ƶ and beyond.This session combines two student offerings—the 51��Ƶ poster session and the 51��Ƶ and Beyond: Student Summer Experiences— with a faculty focused academic fair, featuring faculty from the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences and the Humanities.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Faculty Talks (2 sessions) The faculty talks are modeled after popular TED talks. In these separate and concurrent session, you have an opportunity to hear from two of our faculty, presenting for 15-20 minutes each, with ample time for questions and answers.
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Campus Grounds Tour
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.	Pathways in Practice Join faculty members, students, and alumnae/i for a spirited conversation centering around a STEM-focused Pathways in Practice program to learn how classroom learning translates to professional and personal success at 51��Ƶ.
3:45 – 4:45 p.m.	Faculty Talks The faculty talks are modeled after popular TED talks. In this session, you have an opportunity to hear from two of our faculty, presenting for 15-20 minutes each, with ample time for questions and answers.
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception Mingle with other Owls Fest attendees and the campus community.
5:30- 6:30 p.m.	Shabbat Service and Reception Join us for Shabbat in the Student Life and Wellness Building. Kosher food will be available. Space is limited.
5:30-7:00 p.m.	Dinner in the Dining Halls Join students for dinner, compliments of Dining Services and Alumnae/i Relations and Development.
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.	Shakespeare Performance Troupe Enjoy a revue of Shakespeare scenes acted and directed by SPT's members!
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Screening of Love Letters Documentary All are welcome to view this documentary featuring, esteemed professor and feminist scholar, Kate Stimpson '58, as she recounts her LGBTQIA+ journey when living openly and loving unapologetically was a radical act.
9:00-10:00 p.m.	Desserts in the Cloisters See the “Don’t Forget to Remember (Me)” monument lit up and enjoy a sweet treat!

Saturday, October 24
8:00-9:30 a.m.	Run, Jump, or Throw with the Cross Country and Track & Field Team
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Owls Fest Registration
9:30 -10:30 a.m.	Campus Bird Walk
9:30 -10:30 a.m.	Academic Exploration and Success Join the class deans for a discussion on exploring academic interests and creating the best roadmap to graduation.
10:00 – 11:15 a.m.	Information Session for Alumnae/i Volunteers
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.	Family Portraits No registration required. First come, first serve.
10:30 -11:30 a.m.	Campus Tour: Traditions at 51��Ƶ Our Traditions Mistresses will show you the spaces and places on campus used for the major traditions of the College.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Panel on AI
12:00-1:30 p.m.	Lunch Join students for lunch.
1:00-2:30 p.m.	Soccer vs Washington College Help us celebrate the Owls Next Fan Zone seating section. Celebrate with snacks and Athletics swag!
1:30 - 4:00 p.m.	Celebrating 250 Years: Exploring Historic Philadelphia Choose from one of three sites to celebrate our nation’s 250 birthday: a visit to the Museum of the American Revolution OR The National Constitution Center OR Independence National Historical Park. Attendance is limited to 30 at each location, buses leave from the campus at 1:30pm and will return by 4:30pm. Tickets will be provided for entrance to the site, all with displays and exhibits focusing on our 250 years.
1:30-2:15 p.m.	Alum Volunteer Sessions (three concurrent sessions) Bring Mawrters Together: Creating a 51��Ƶ Community Where You Live Don't miss the F-U-N in Fundraising! Creating Important Connections
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Black at 51��Ƶ Tour Student guides on this walking tour bring to light the previously hidden stories and experiences of African-American students, staff and faculty of the College.
1:30-2:30 p.m.	Campus Sustainability Q&A Session
1:30-3:30 p.m.	Family and Friends Fun Time Gather friends and family members for an afternoon of crafts, including pumpkin decorating, lantern picture painting, and knitting.
2:30-3:30 p.m.	2027 51��Ƶ International Forum Preview Stop by and learn more details about the 2027 International Forum in Tokyo, Japan October 15-17! Hear from alumnae/i who attended past Forums; all members of the 51��Ƶ community are invited to join us at this session and in Tokyo.
2:30-3:30 p.m.	Celebrating GSSWSR Scholarship Hear from a faculty member from the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research.
2:30-3:30 p.m.	Campus Tour: Architecture of the College Students from the Growth and Structure of Cities program will highlight the most architecturally and historically signiﬁcant buildings on campus and will detail the evolution of spaces since the founding of the College.
2:30-3:30 p.m.	Tapestry BIPOC Tea Join fellow alumnae/i of color for a joyful gathering with light refreshments and learn more about upcoming events as well as opportunities to get involved.
3:30-4:30 p.m.	Alumnae/i LGBTQIA+ Gathering Gather with fellow LGBTQIA+ alumnae/i and allies to connect, catch up, and enjoy a fun flowerpot decorating and planting activity.
8:00-9:30 p.m.	Student Ensembles Concert Enjoy a concert that showcases some of our bi-college musical talent with Bi-Co Chamber Singers and Groups, Bi-Co Orchestra Chamber Groups, 51��Ƶ a’cappella groups.