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Family & Friends Weekend
Family and Friends is a Weekend of Connection and Community for Lesley Students, Alumni, Family and Friends.
REGISTER HERE FOR FAMILY & FRIENDS WEEKEND
Get a taste of life at Lesley by choosing the experience that works for you. Tour our campuses, attend a faculty discussion or an alumni panel, come together to connect, network, listen, learn and celebrate who we are and what we can do together and as individuals.
Save the date! Pack your bags and get ready to have fun!
More detailed information will be updated periodically at lesley.edu/family-weekend
October is a very busy month in Cambridge, so book your hotel rooms now. Find hotel accommodations.
Registration is required to attend. Please only register for the sessions you will be attending as space is limited. Register by September 30.
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Agenda
Friday, October 13, 2023
USI 10th Anniversary Luncheon: ($25)
12 pm - 1:45 pm, Washburn Auditorium
Please register separately for this event here: USI LUNCHEON REGISTRATION
Lesley University’s Urban Scholars Initiative (USI) is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its inaugural student cohort! A program designed through the lens of equity, USI has pioneered the framework for college access and transitional success for students pursuing higher education throughout Greater Boston. Beginning with a class of 5 students, over the past decade, over 100 graduates have earned their bachelor’s degree.
Please join us as we commemorate this milestone event!
Campus Tour:
2 pm - 2:45 pm, Sherrill 125 Room
Meet in Sherrill 125 Room for a brief Campus Plan presentation to showcase Lesley’s identity.
Attendees will then be guided through the community for an organized tour of various locations to discuss strategic initiatives and to learn about the Lesley story, “who we are and what we can do for you.”
FFW Registration:
4 pm - 7 pm, Landing outside Washburn Lounge
Welcome parents, alumni, friends, and guests. Pick up name badges.
Welcome Dinner: ($45)
5 pm - 7 pm, Washburn Cafeteria & Lounge (Auditorium as overflow)
Enjoy an opportunity for parents, alumni, friends, guests, and students to dine together and experience dining at Lesley. Hear from President Steinmayer on current affairs and updates.
Comedy Show:
8 pm - 9:30 pm, Marran Theatre
Do you want to laugh? Do you like to have fun and enjoy a good comedy show? If you answered yes to these two questions, join us in Marran Theater with two New York Gotham Club Comedians:
Subhan Argawal and Menuhin Hart from Gotham Comedy Club.
Saturday, October 14, 2023
Campus Tours:
9 am - 9:45 am & 1 pm - 1:45 pm, Sherrill 125 Room
Meet in Sherrill 125 Room for a brief Campus Plan presentation to showcase Lesley’s identity.
Attendees will then be guided through the community for an organized tour of various locations to discuss strategic initiatives and to learn about the Lesley story, “who we are and what we can do for you.”
Registration:
9:30 am - 1:30 pm, University Hall, Lobby Level
Welcome parents, alumni, friends, and guests. Pick up name badges.
Academic Showcase Sessions:
10 am - 10:30 am, University Hall Univ 2-150, Education: Supporting New Teachers in the Field
Lesley has a long history of educating teachers across grade levels and settings. Come learn strategies to set yourself up for success in your first year of teaching. Lesley University supports new teachers through the New Teachers Community—a vibrant resource for alumni across undergraduate and graduate programs that connects new teachers to veteran teachers, alumni, and Lesley faculty. Come learn about this community and how you can be part of the community yourself. We will share how the community can help you identity a mentor, and utilize effective strategies for supporting new teachers’ mental health and stress management as you enter your career.
10:45 am - 11:15 am, University Hall Univ 2-150, Mental Health: A Personal and Professional Prerogative
This presentation will highlight the ways in which education and careers in expressive arts, counseling, and mindfulness, are supporting mental health among individuals and communities.
11:30 am - 12 pm, University Hall Univ 2-150, Art & Design
Test your Lesley Art + Design knowledge! This interactive session will be a “quiz” for friends and family to discover history, highlights, and fun facts about the College of Art + Design. Prizes will be awarded to folks with the highest scores!
12:15 pm - 12:45 pm, University Hall Univ 2-150, Threshold
Join us as we hear from a panel of Threshold Alumni and employers regarding successful and future employment opportunities for neurodiverse individuals.
Alumni Panel Discussion:
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, University Hall Univ 2-150
Discover the remarkable journeys of our accomplished alumni as they share their post-graduation experiences, career insights, and life lessons. Gain valuable perspectives from many positions within education, mental health, and the arts, and learn how their Lesley University education prepared them for success. This event is an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow alumni, network with professionals, and celebrate the strength of our Lesley community.
Groundbreaking Ceremony:
2:45 pm - 3:30 pm, South Campus Lawn (in front of Reed/Burnham)
Come celebrate the enhancements of Lesley University and the progress we are making at the groundbreaking ceremonial event.
Carnival Event:
3 pm - 6:30 pm, Doble Quad & Lot C Parking Lot
The Fall Weekend Carnival is one of our annual events during the Family & Friends Weekend. Stop by and test your skills on the mechanical bull, step into a time machine photo booth dated back to the old Western, create a terrarium air plant, and sample some traditional carnival foods such as fried dough, french fries, pizza and foods of the West, franks & beans, chili, and old-fashioned lemonade.
Hypnotist:
8 pm - 9 pm, Marran Theatre
Chris Jones is a hypnotist, comedian, and the host of the upcoming prank series Double Take on Facebook Watch. Join us in Marran Theater for an exciting comedy, hypnosis, and fun show.
Lesley Sports Games
Saturday, October 14
Threshold Basketball, Family & Friends of Threshold Basketball
Location: Maria Baldwin School, 85 Oxford St Cambridge MA
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
RSVP to threshold@lesley.edu
Women’s Soccer Home Game vs Husson College
Location: Minuteman Field, 758 Marrett Rd Lexington MA
Time: 12:30 pm
Men's Soccer Home Game vs Husson College
Location: Minuteman Field, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington
Time: 3 pm
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Things To Do
Things to do
Lesley Sports: Saturday, October 14, 2023
Threshold Basketball, Family & Friends of Threshold Basketball
Location: Maria Baldwin School, 85 Oxford St Cambridge MA
Time: 10:30 am - 12 pm
RSVP to threshold@lesley.edu
Women’s Soccer Home Game vs Husson College
Location: Minuteman Field, 758 Marrett Rd Lexington MA
Time: 12:30 pm
Men's Soccer Home Game vs Husson College
Location: Minuteman Field, 758 Marrett Road, Lexington
Time: 3 pm
Area Attractions
Boston Duck Tour: The Original and World-Famous
Climb aboard a unique amphibious vehicle and discover Boston from a different perspective. The World War II-style “Duck” travels on land and water and takes you along historic streets and into the Charles River on an 80-minute tour of the city.
Boston: Whale Watching Catamaran Cruise
Join this whale-watching cruise to spot many whale and dolphin breeds off the coast of Boston. See these magnificent creatures close up from the deck of your ship with a professional, knowledgeable guide.
Boston: Hop-on Hop-off Old Town Trolley Tour
Climb aboard a hop-on hop-off trolley and discover the wonders of Boston as you tour around the city. Hop off at 14 stops throughout Boston with over 100 points of interest with a 1 or 2-day ticket.
Boston Tours & Attractions Packages Save Up To 25% (trolleytours.com)
Boston Fenway Park: 1-Hour Guided Walking Tour
Choose from a private or shared tour of "America's Most Beloved Ballpark", home to the Boston Red Sox. Get up-close access to the baseball stadium.
Fenway Park | Boston Red Sox (mlb.com)
For more ideas, visit www.getyourguide.com.
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Parking & Shuttles
Due to the ongoing construction on South Campus, parking options in this area will not be available.
If possible, please consider using other methods of transportation to arrive for the event. The Harvard Square T-stop on the MBTA Red Line is closest to South Campus.
Alternatively, parking will be both open and free on the Doble and Porter Campus lots for all Family & Friend attendees who are planning to drive in. These spots, as always, are on a first come, first served basis. Please only park in clearly marked spaces and be sure not to block anyone in.
If you do plan to drive, please anticipate arriving ahead of time to give yourself the time needed to get to the appropriate Campus via our shuttle or walk.
The shuttles will be running both Friday and Saturday on the normal schedule, every 15 minutes, to and from campuses.
To track the shuttles and to view the DPV schedule, you can download the Lesley Shuttle app by clicking here.
If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to reach out.
Nearby Parking
Public parking is also available nearby in Harvard Square. Harvard Square Parking Garage, 20 Eliot Street, is the closest to South Campus.
Parking in Harvard Square at 52 Oxford Street Garage
Guests will be able to purchase a parking permit from the Harvard Online Parking Permit System. The fee is $20 per vehicle. Permits may be purchased two weeks in advance. When purchasing, choose "Other" from the dropdown in Reason for Visit.
The permit must be printed and presented to the Parking Services Monitor to receive an access card. The Permit will then need to be displayed on the dashboard of your vehicle while you park in the 52 Oxford Street Garage.
Purchase a parking permit from the Harvard Online Parking Permit System.