Family & Friends Weekend 2025
Welcome!
We invite Students, Family, Alumnae and Friends to join us for our Family & Friends Weekend, a wonderful celebration of our legacy and our future, that also includes our Founders Day Convocation! Our schedule is jam-packed with exciting traditional events and activities from October 3rd to October 5th.
Events are FREE and open to the public. Food can be purchased in our David Dallas Jones Dining Hall and at our Food Trucks on Saturday. Many of our free events will have refreshments, so please be sure to let us know you are coming so we can plan for your attendance.
SCHEDULE
Friday, October 3, 2025
Registration Check-In
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: GLC Rotunda
Make sure you stop by the registration table to sign-in and grab your tickets to the Belles en Bleu Brunch and Picnic on the Quad!
Women’s Rights, Health Equity, and Culture in Morocco: A Fulbright-Hays Symposium
Time: 8:45 AM - 12 PM
Location: Global Learning Center (GLC) Multipurpose Room
Join us during Family & Friends Weekend for a thought-provoking symposium exploring Women and Health Equity in Morocco, where Bennett College scholars will share research findings on the complex relationships among Moroccan women’s rights, health, and culture. This engaging session highlights global perspectives on gender equity and wellness.
Free and Open to the Public
Academic Showcase: Spotlight on Faculty, Staff & Students
Time: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Location: Global Learning Center
Celebrate the brilliance of Bennett College at the Academic Showcase: Spotlight on Faculty, Staff & Students, where our community will present innovative research, creative projects, and academic achievements that highlight excellence in scholarship and collaboration.
Free and Open to the Public
BelleTalks
Time: 4 PM - 5 PM
Location: GLC Lecture Hall
Experience the power of sisterhood at BelleTalks, where Bennett College alumnae share their expertise and uplift one another through insightful presentations. Celebrate the strength and wisdom of our Bennett alumnae.
Free and Open to the Public
Ice Cream Social
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Student Union Foyer
Cool off and connect with the Bennett community at our Ice Cream Social, where families, friends, students, faculty, and staff can enjoy sweet treats, fun conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere during Family & Friends Weekend.
Music Under the Stars
Time: 8 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel
Enjoy a magical evening at Music Under the Stars, where a local band sets the stage and Bennett students showcase their talents with live performances. Join us for a night of music, community, and celebration under the open sky!
Free And Open To The Public
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Registration Check In
Time: 9 am - 5 pm
Location: GLC Rotunda
Make sure you stop by the registration table to sign in and grab your tickets to events like the Belles en Bleu Brunch and Picnic on the Quad!
Belles en Blue Brunch
Featuring the Student Government Association Inauguration
Time: 11 am - 1:30 pm
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Join us for the Belles en Blue Brunch, where alumnae and friends are invited to wear their best blue attire and celebrate family, friendship, and Bennett College. During the event you'll enjoy a delicious meal and witness the inauguration of our Student Government Association leaders.
Field Day
Time: 1 pm - 3 pm
Location: Goode Gymnasium
Bring your energy and team spirit to Family & Friends Field Day, a fun-filled afternoon of games, friendly competitions, and outdoor activities designed for all ages to enjoy on the Bennett College campus.
Free and Open to the Public
Miss Bennett College Coronation
Time: 6 pm - 8 pm
Location: Annie Merner Pfeiffer Chapel
Join us for an evening of elegance at the Miss Bennett College Coronation, where we honor the grace, leadership, and spirit of our newly crowned queen and her Royal Court.
Free and Open to the Public
Coronation Reception
Time: To follow coronation
Location: GLC Multipurpose Room
Toast to the newly crowned queen and enjoy an evening of celebration and camaraderie as we honor our 2025 Miss Bennett College!
Sunday, October 5, 2025
Founders Day Convocation
Time: 11 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Chapel
Celebrate the rich history and enduring legacy of Bennett College at the Founders Day Convocation. Join us for a memorable event honoring our founders' vision and the lasting impact they have made on our community.
Free And Open To The Public
Picnic on the Quad
Time: 2 pm - 4 pm
Location: Campus Quad
Wrap up Family & Friends Weekend with a Picnic on the Quad, where guests can relax, enjoy delicious food, and share in community fellowship as we celebrate the close of a memorable weekend at Bennett College.
Ticket Required.
Hotel Information
Hyatt Place Greensboro / Downtown
300 N. Eugene St., Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401
Guests may call the reservation line 1-888-867-4003 and reference Bennett College Founders Weekend or book online using this link.
Rooms are filling up, make sure to make reservation ASAP
Parking Information
Maintenance Lot (Washington Street)
Medley Street Grass Lot (Near Johnnetta B. Cole Honors Hall)
Middle College Lot
(Gorrell Street)
Wells Memorial Church of God in Christ (Overflow Lot) **Pending**
Guests Needing Special Assistance
Accessible parking will be available
