Noon - 7:30 p.m.  Information Desk: Welcome Center
Check-in at the Information Desk to pick up your wristband which grants admission to Fall Weekend activities and the picnic lunch. Grab a campus map and other important information about this weekend's festivities. CONNtoberfest Beer Garden tickets and Camel Nation souvenir cups can also be picked up at this location.
Information Desk, Tempel Green

Noon - 6 p.m.   Self-Guided Tour of the Arboretum
The Arboretum was established in 1931 and is owned and operated by Connecticut College. This self-guided tour, which begins at the notice board just inside the Williams Street entrance of the Arboretum, is an introduction to the 25-acre collection of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, and to some of southern New England’s common biological communities. The main trail is approximately two miles long and should take about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. To download a self-guided tour brochure, please click here. Enjoy your walk and please remember not to collect anything so that plants and animals are available for those who follow!
Arboretum, Williams Street, New London, CT

Noon – 2 p.m.   Lunch on Own
Enjoy lunch on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on-campus dining available here. 
Social House, Harris Refectory

Noon - 5 p.m. Lyman Allyn Art Museum - Free Admission
Visit the Lyman Allyn Art Museum! Complementing the eye-opening American Perspectives and Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London, which display works drawn from the permanent collection, the Lyman Allyn also presents several changing exhibitions each year. These special shows highlight creativity in its fullest definition – encouraging visitors to experience the pleasures of art through many lenses of discovery, history, social, and cultural phenomenon with focus on the character and strengths of Southeastern Connecticut. Fall Weekend participants will receive free admission with student ID or Fall Weekend wristband.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

Noon – 5 p.m.  Mapping Traditions: The Camel Experience in the 1930s & 1940s
Using a 1934 map of campus as a starting point, this exhibition explores some of the traditions and common experiences popular at Connecticut College a century ago.  The Connecticut College for Women: A Decorative Map was created by Barbara Townsend '34 and the unknown artist Don Ray.  It is bordered by vignettes of campus life that are brought to life using items from the College Archives.

Scenes shown on the map illustrate rituals around class spirit and friendly rivalry.  Sophomores initiated first years during a week of hazing activities and juniors hid a replica of their class mascot for sophomores to find.  Seniors proclaimed the privileges owed to them by the other classes and sang during every full moon.  Setting aside rivalries, students in all classes enjoyed the Arboretum and danced in the Knowlton Salon.  In addition to the traditions featured on the map, other pictures highlight different aspects of life on campus, both good and bad.

Some of these practices may seem peculiar and old-fashioned; some exhibit attitudes or activities that oppose current campus values and policies.  But some are timeless.  As you view the exhibition think about your own favorite campus traditions or Camel experiences.  How are they similar to or different from those shown on the map? 
First Floor Exhibit, Charles E. Shain Library

12:30 – 8 p.m.  Men’s Ice Hockey Golf Outing
Please join Men's Ice Hockey alumni for a golf outing at Shennecossett Golf Course in Groton, Connecticut. Gather at the course by 12:30 p.m. and groups will tee off at 1 p.m. Dinner to follow at the Par 4 Restaurant located onsite. Pre-registration is required and includes 18 holes of golf and dinner. 
Shennecossett Golf Course, 93 Plant St, Groton, CT 06340

1 – 5 p.m.  A Legacy of Making: 26 Contemporary Artists Inspired by Their Italian Heritage
With A Legacy of Making: 26 Contemporary Artists Inspired by Their Italian Heritage, curator Joanne Mattera brings together the children and grandchildren of Italian immigrants, as well as artists from the Italian diaspora, all of whom are making a contribution to contemporary art. The exhibition features work that speaks to the immigrants’ journey across the ocean and the Old Country traditions they brought with them - sewing, woodworking, gardening, and folklore - as well as irreverent takes on Italian American tropes, from expressive hand gestures to trompe l’oeil macaroni.
Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery and Gallery 66, Cummings Arts Center

2 – 3:15 p.m.  Campus Tour
Accompany a student admission tour guide on a 75-minute walking tour of our beautiful arboretum campus. Learn about new campus improvements and see buildings and structures that are hallmarks to generations of alumni. Please reserve your spot in advance by clicking here.
Office of Admission, Horizon House

3 – 4:30 p.m.  Summer Science Research Institute Poster Session
Learn about the exciting research done by Conn students during the Summer Science Research Institute (SSRI), the funded summer research program for natural science students at Conn. Conn students and faculty will be present to describe their research in biology, botany, chemistry, computer science, physics, psychology, and statistics. Sponsored by the SSRI and the Academic Resource Center.
1941 Room, College Center at Crozier-Williams

3 – 4:30 p.m.  F.R.E.E. Center Open House
Visit the new The Feminist Resource, Education, & Empowerment (F.R.E.E) Center – dedicated to advancing gender equity by engaging the community through resources, education, and empowerment. Stop by our open house to learn more about our mission and signature programs.
F.R.E.E. Center, First Floor, Smith House

3 – 4:30 p.m.  LGBTQIA+ Center Open House
Gender & Sexuality Programs welcomes families, friends, and alumni to visit the LGBTQIA+ Center.  Stop by to learn about current initiatives. If you have any questions send us an email at LGBTQIA@conncoll.edu.
LGBTQIA+ Center, Burdick House

3 – 9 p.m.   50th Anniversary of WCNI - Guest DJs and Station Tours
Celebrate 50 years of WCNI - the home of the finest free-form radio station in southern New England. Tune in for returning legacy DJs who were there when WCNI went to FM 50 years ago. Drop by the station to meet the DJs and take a tour of the station. Stream us from iHeartRadio and CXRadio, or tune your radio to 90.9FM! We are all volunteers and 100% listener-supported.
Side entrance, College Center at Crozier-Williams

4:30 - 8 p.m. Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on-campus dining available here.
Social House, Harris Refectory

5 -7 p.m. Exhibition Opening Reception, Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press
Join the Lyman Allyn Art Museum for the exhibition opening reception for Personal to Political: Celebrating the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press. Channeling the poetics of the human experience, this exhibition reflects on history, identity, personal stories, and spiritual inspiration. With 46 fine art prints by seventeen different artists and a large-scale basketball pyramid installation by Berkeley artist David Huffman, this exhibition presents a powerful array of figurative and abstract art. Hear from the Museum’s Director and Curator while enjoying drinks and hors d'oeuvres. Call (860) 443-2545 ext. 2129 or email info@lymanallyn.org to RSVP. $10 for guests 21+, $5 for under 21.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

5:45 - 6:30 p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service
Join the Conn Coll Hillel community for a Kabbalat Shabbat prayer service inside Zachs Hillel House.  All are welcome! Sponsored by Zachs Hillel House, Connecticut College Hillel and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Programs.
Zachs Hillel House

6 – 7:30 p.m.  Prism Concert: An Ensemble Sampler
A Fall Weekend Concert featuring the Connecticut College Singers, Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra, and Wind Ensemble. This concert is free and open to the public.
Evans Hall, Cummings Arts Center

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.   Pizza Shabbat Dinner
Join us for blessings and dinner in the Sukkah as we welcome Shabbat and celebrate Sukkot. Everyone is invited! Sponsored by Connecticut College Hillel & Zachs Hillel House.
Zachs Hillel House

7 – 8:15 p.m.  Women's Volleyball vs. Amherst College 
The CC Camels will take on the Amherst Mammoths in Luce Fieldhouse.
Luce Fieldhouse 

7 – 9 p.m. Women’s Field Hockey Athlete & Family Reception
Join the Women’s Field Hockey team for an informal meet-and-greet. Mingle with current student-athletes, families, and coaching staff. By invitation only.
Hood Dining Room, Blaustien Humanities Center

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.  Set Zero
By Mashuq Mushtaq Deen. Directed by Kenny Prestininzi In this very new metaphoric play, a family of mathematicians work all day in the pursuit of an equation that cannot be resolved. While they do so, they confront ideas of love, duty, death, and how knowledge is passed on from one generation to the next. 

Purchase Tickets at https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/
Tickets: $10; Seniors: $5; Students: $5; CC Faculty / Staff: $5; CC Students w/ ID: $5 (General Admission)
Tansill Theater, Hillyer Hall

7:45 – 9:30 p.m.   A Cappella Showcase
A performance highlighting one of the College’s oldest traditions. Tickets are not required; seating is abundant.
Tent on Tempel Green

8 - 11 p.m.  Olin Observatory Open House
Come join the Connecticut College astronomy community for a fun night of stargazing on the roof of the Olin Science Center. Weather permitting, we will have telescopes set up to get close-up views of the Moon, Jupiter and its moons, Saturn and its rings, and possibly a comet! There will be indoor activities on the ground floor as well for guests of all ages. (Note: if the weather does not cooperate, the event will be rescheduled for the following evening)

Lobby and Rooftop Observatory, Olin Science Center

8:30 - 9:30 p.m. Women’s Volleyball Gathering
Join the Women’s Volleyball team for a post-game gathering with teammates, family, and friends!
Hall of Fame Room, Athletic Center

7:15 - 11 a.m. Breakfast on Own
Enjoy breakfast on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on-campus dining available here.
Social House, Harris Refectory

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.  Information Desk: Welcome Center
Check-in at the Information Desk to pick up your wristband which grants admission to Fall Weekend activities and the picnic lunch. Get a campus map and other important information about this weekend's festivities. CONNtober Beer Garden tickets and souvenir cups can also be picked up at this location.
Information Desk, Tempel Green

8 a.m. – 6 p.m.  Self-Guided Tour of the Arboretum
The Arboretum was established in 1931 and is owned and operated by Connecticut College. This self-guided tour, which begins at the notice board just inside the Williams Street entrance of the Arboretum, is an introduction to the 25-acre collection of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, and to some of southern New England’s common biological communities. The main trail is approximately two miles long and should take about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. To download a self-guided tour brochure, please click here. Enjoy your walk and please remember not to collect anything so that plants and animals are available for those who follow!
Arboretum, Williams Street, New London, CT

9 – 10:30 a.m.  Funded Summer Research Presentations
Stroll through research poster presentations given by students who received funding for summer research from Connecticut College programs, including the Funded Sophomore Research Program; The Sharis '86 & Thorn '88 Pozen Endowed Fund for Excellence in Journalism, Writing, and Media; Walter Commons; Bessell Global Sustainable Development Internship; the Craig '84 and Bente '86 Starble International Scholarship; Civic Leaders; Horizons Beyond High School; ConnSHARP (Connecticut College Social Sciences, Humanities, Arts, Research Program); the Myers Research Fellowship; and Davis Projects for Peace. Students will share their topics and conclusions from their research completed during Summer '24. Information about applying for these funded summer research opportunities will be available. Co-sponsored by the Offices of the Dean of the College and the Dean of Academic Support.
1941 Room, College Center at Crozier-Williams

9 – 10:30 a.m.  Hale Center for Career Development Open House
Stop by the Hale Center for Career Development to learn more about Connecticut College’s nationally–recognized career preparation program and speak with some of our career advisors.
Career Studio, Hale Center for Career Development, Fanning Hall

9 – 5 p.m.  Mapping Traditions: The Camel Experience in the 1930s & 1940s
Using a 1934 map of campus as a starting point, this exhibition explores some of the traditions and common experiences popular at Connecticut College a century ago.  The Connecticut College for Women: A Decorative Map was created by Barbara Townsend '34, and the unknown artist Don Ray.  It is bordered by vignettes of campus life that are brought to life using items from the College Archives.

Scenes shown on the map illustrate rituals around class spirit and friendly rivalry.  Sophomores initiated first years during a week of hazing activities and juniors hid a replica of their class mascot for sophomores to find.  Seniors proclaimed the privileges owed them by the other classes and sang during every full moon.  Setting aside rivalries, students in all classes enjoyed the Arboretum and danced in the Knowlton Salon.  In addition to the traditions featured on the map, other pictures highlight different aspects of life on campus, both good and bad.

Some of these practices may seem peculiar and old-fashioned; some exhibit attitudes or activities that oppose current campus values and policies.  But some are timeless.  As you view the exhibition think about your own favorite campus traditions or Camel experiences.  How are they similar to or different from those shown on the map? 
First Floor Exhibit, Charles E. Shain Library

9 a.m. – 6 p.m.  50th Anniversary of WCNI - Guest DJs and Station Tours
Celebrate 50 years of WCNI - the home of the finest free-form radio station in southern New England. Tune in for returning legacy DJs, drop by the station for a tour, visit our WCNI History & Greeting tent, and the WCNI Marathon store! Tell us your memories of WNCI and take a look our cool Marathon incentives. Stream us from iHeartRadio and CXRadio, or tune your radio to 90.9FM! We are all volunteers and 100% listener-supported.
Side Entrance, College Center at Crozier-Williams

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.   Leaf Peeping— Fall Color Plant Walk
Join Connecticut College Arboretum Assistant Director Scott D'Agostino for a guided walk through the Campus Landscape to talk about why leaves change color in the fall and find trees & shrubs that can add a splash of fall color to your yard. Meet outside of the New London Hall Greenhouse near the blue sculpture.
Meet outside the New London Hall Greenhouse

10 – 11 a.m.  Connecticut College Mock Trial
During the annual charity gala for Sohi Children’s Hospital, four masked individuals broke into the vault at Miller Tower. During the heist, one of the armed robbers and Emory Sands, a Miller Tower security officer, are severely wounded. Two of the robbers flee via a helicopter on the rooftop and two flee into the streets of Santa Ivo City. After an extensive investigation on the local and federal level, Poe Cameron is arrested as one of the four suspected armed robbers, and local billionaire Berkley De la Porta is arrested for funding the criminal operation. Witness the Connecticut College Mock Trial prosecution and defense as they go head-to-head in a captivating trial.
Room 101, New London Hall

10 – 11 a.m. Women's Lacrosse Parent & Player Reception
Parents and student-athletes are invited to gather and celebrate the Women's lacrosse team.
Courtyard, Athletic Center

10 – 11 a.m.  Highlights of Lyman Allyn Art Museum Guided Tour
Enjoy a Highlights Tour of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum. The Museum’s exhibitions offer a wide range of learning experiences for visitors of all ages. Led by experienced docents and educators, our guided tour will introduce groups to our permanent collection and special exhibitions. Space is limited on this tour. RSVP to info@lymanallyn.org to reserve your spot.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Men's and Women's Cross Country Conn College Invitational
Support our cross-country runners against the stunning backdrops of Harkness Park. Stay after the race for a team gathering!
Harkness Park, 275 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lyman Allyn Art Museum - Free Admission
Visit the Lyman Allyn Art Museum! Complementing the eye-opening American Perspectives and Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London, which display works drawn from the permanent collection, the Lyman Allyn also presents several changing exhibitions each year. These special shows highlight creativity in its fullest definition – encouraging visitors to experience the pleasures of art through many lenses of discovery, history, social, and cultural phenomenon with focus on the character and strengths of Southeastern Connecticut. Fall Weekend participants will receive free admission with student ID or Fall Weekend wristband.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum, 625 Williams Street, New London, CT

Noon – 1:30 p.m.  Pumpkins & Pooches
Pose for a picture with your pooch! Enjoy complimentary toys, treats, and doggy bags. Say WOOF!
Tempel Green across from Fanning Hall

Noon – 2 p.m.  Fall Picnic on Tempel Green
Enjoy a festive picnic on Tempel Green. Remember to pick up your wristband at the Information Desk as this is your pass to lunch. Students do not need to register for the picnic but must show their ID for entrance. Staff and faculty — please bring your Camel Card for access to the picnic.
Tent on Tempel Green

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Women’s Field Hockey Post-Game Gathering
Come together with former teammates, families, and current Camels for a post-game potluck celebrating our Women’s Field Hockey team!
Silfen Green, Athletic Center

1 – 2 p.m.  Annual Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology Alumni Panel
Open to anyone in the Conn community, please join us as we discuss the various professional and educational possibilities thanks to an education at the intersections of art and technology with Ammerman Center alumni Isabelle Cookson '19, Biana Scofield '17 and Natash Strugatz '20. Topics will include navigating the job market, career paths, and getting the most out of your time at Conn, followed by an open and informal Q&A session. Questions? Email us at cat@conncoll.edu.
Visualization Wall, Lower Level of Shain

1 – 3 p.m.  Harvestfest
Support campus clubs and organizations while browsing crafts, gifts, and custom Connecticut College swag at this signature Fall Weekend event! Clubs and organizations can only accept cash, but there is a convenient ATM in the lobby of the College Center at Crozier-Williams. Sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC).
Tent on Tempel Green

1 – 4 p.m.  CONNtoberfest Beer Garden (21+ Event)
Prost! Join us for a pint in our beer garden! Offering seasonal beers, hard cider, and fall sangria along with snacks. Tickets are $7.00 each pre-sale through registration or $8.00 onsite. Pre-sale tickets can be picked up at the Information Desk on Friday or Saturday. Onsite sales are cash only. 21+ only. Must show ID for wristband.
Side Terrace, Cummings Arts Center

1 – 4 p.m.  A Legacy of Making: 26 Contemporary Artists Inspired by Their Italian Heritage
With A Legacy of Making: 26 Contemporary Artists Inspired by Their Italian Heritage, curator Joanne Mattera brings together the children and grandchildren of Italian immigrants, as well as artists from the Italian diaspora, all of whom are making a contribution to contemporary art. The exhibition features work that speaks to the immigrants’ journey across the ocean and the Old Country traditions they brought with them - sewing, woodworking, gardening, and folklore - as well as irreverent takes on Italian American tropes, from expressive hand gestures to trompe l’oeil macaroni.
Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery and Gallery 66, Cummings Arts Center

1:45 - 4 p.m.   Women's Soccer Post-Game Gathering
Come together with former teammates, families, and current Camels for a celebration honoring Women's Soccer at Connecticut College!
Front Terrace, Cummings Arts Center

2 – 3:30 p.m.  Women's Volleyball vs. Hamilton College
Support the Camels in their game against the Continentals!
Luce Fieldhouse

2 – 4 p.m.  Set Zero
By Mashuq Mushtaq Deen. Directed by Kenny Prestininzi In this very new metaphoric play, a family of mathematicians work all day in the pursuit of an equation that cannot be resolved. While they do so, they confront ideas of love, duty, death, and how knowledge is passed on from one generation to the next. Stay after the performance for a conversation with the playwright. 

Purchase Tickets at https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/
Tickets: $10; Seniors: $5; Students: $5; CC Faculty / Staff: $5; CC Students w/ ID: $5 (General Admission)
Tansill Theater, Hillyer Hall

2:30 – 4 p.m.   Men's Soccer vs. Bates College
Cheer on the Camels as they take on Bates College.
Freeman Field, Tempel Green

3 – 4:30 p.m.   Shabbat Schmooze with Rabbi Susan
Come see Zachs Hillel House and say “Shabbat Shalom” to Rabbi Susan over a nosh in the Sukkah.  All are welcome! 
Zachs Hillel House

3:30 – 6 p.m.  ArboFest 2024 — Autumn Concert in the Arboretum
The Connecticut College Arboretum invites you to enjoy music amongst the changing leaves at this fall concert by Connecticut College student bands. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, snacks, drinks, friends & family, and head to the Native Plant Collection for music and merriment! Please enter through the Williams Street Gate to the Native Plant Collection.
Williams Street Entrance, Connecticut College Arboretum

4 – 5:30 p.m.  A Legacy of Making: Artist Reception
Enjoy a reception of light bites and refreshments while you mix and mingle with the artists highlighted in the A Legacy of Making exhibit curated by Joanne Mattera.
Joanne Toor Cummings Gallery and Gallery 66, Cummings Arts Center

4 – 6 p.m. Connecticut College Swimming & Diving Reception
Mix and mingle with the Connecticut College Swimming & Diving athletes, alumni, and families. By invitation only.
Hovey Lobby and Patio, Palmer Auditorium

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.  1911 Society Leadership Giving Reception
1911 Leadership Giving Society members are invited to join us for a celebratory toast in your honor as a thank you for your generous support of the college.  By invitation only.
Patio, Horizon House

4:30 - 8 p.m. Dinner on Own
Enjoy dinner on your own. Check out a local favorite or swing by the Social House at Harris Refectory for an on-campus dining experience. Menus and hours for on campus dining available here.
Social House, Harris Refectory

6:30 - 7:15 p.m.  Sailing Gathering
Parents and student-athletes are invited to meet in the Courtyard of the Athletic Center for a post-regatta gathering.
Courtyard, Athletic Center

7:30 p.m.  Set Zero
By Mashuq Mushtaq Deen. Directed by Kenny Prestininzi In this very new metaphoric play, a family of mathematicians work all day in the pursuit of an equation that cannot be resolved. While they do so, they confront ideas of love, duty, death, and how knowledge is passed on from one generation to the next. Stay after the performance for a conversation with the playwright.

Purchase Tickets at https://connecticutcollege.csstix.com/
Tickets: $10; Seniors: $5; Students: $5; CC Faculty / Staff: $5; CC Students w/ ID: $5 (General Admission)
Tansill Theater, Hillyer Hall