Events: October 25, 2025

Oct 24 Oct 26

Alum Travel Program: Iceland and the Northern Lights Reykjavik & Akureyri

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

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Iceland and the Northern Lights Reykjavik & Akureyri 9 Days | 8 Nights Experience the otherworldly beauty of the Northern Lights on this unique, seven-night land journey specially timed for...

Birth of The Báb

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

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The birth anniversary of The Báb (Herald of the new age for Bahá'ís). His shrine is at the Bahá'í World Centre, Haifa, Israel.

Family and Friends 2025

Sat, Oct 25, 2025

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Every autumn, we invite guests to our beautiful campus in October to experience Mount Holyoke’s culture of academic excellence and vibrant cocurricular life. Check out the list of events during...

Welcome Center

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 8am to 6pm

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Stop by to ask questions and pick up a map or schedule.

Community Center, Blanchard Atrium

Welcome Center Coffee & Tea

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 8am to 2pm

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Join us at the welcome center for coffee and tea! We will have maps and staff available for any questions.

Community Center, Blanchard Atrium

Morning Coffee: Family and Friends

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 8:30am to 9am

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The Development Office invites you to come for morning coffee and tea, and stay to socialize with other guests before you attend the Conversation with the President and the College officers.

Art Building, Lobby

Archives and Special Collections: Family and Friends

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 9am to 5pm

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Visit the Archives and Special Collections to learn more about the history of Mount Holyoke. Also view our new exhibits “Across Oceans, Across Time: A History of International Students at Mount...

Dwight Hall, Archives (in the basement of Dwight)

Meet President Holley and the Senior Team

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 9am to 10am

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Join President Holley and her leadership team for an update on exciting initiatives and activities at the College, followed by an audience Q&A.

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Talcott Greenhouse Open Hours

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 9am to 4pm

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The Talcott Greenhouse houses the Botanic Garden's collection of non-hardy plants. About three-fourths of the greenhouse is devoted to the permanent collection, which includes warm, temperate,...

Talcott Greenhouse

Academic Highlight: Study Nature Not Books: Microscopy and Natural History at Mount Holyoke College

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10am to 11:30am

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During their long careers at Mount Holyoke College, both Prof. Shattuck and Prof. Clapp helped establish experiential learning as a major tenet of Mount Holyoke College’s mission in many ways,...

Community Center, Blanchard 227

Admissions Tour: Family and Friends

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10am

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A guided tour of the Mount Holyoke College campus. Tours last 75 minutes. Meet at the Office of Admission, Newhall Center, Route 116.

Office of Admission

Canoeing on Upper Lake: Family and Friends

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10am to 2pm

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All are welcome to paddle on Upper Lake! An adult must accompany children. Life jackets are required and provided to all participants. Enjoy this Family and Friends Weekend tradition! Weather...

Upper Lake, Boathouse

Career and Professional Development Panel (Nexus/Internships/Lynk)

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10am to 11am

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A panel of students, faculty and staff will provide examples of the focused, intentional ways in which Mount Holyoke College assists students in connecting their academic work and college...

Community Center, Great Room

Family and Friends Choir Community Rehearsal

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10am to 10:45am

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Family and friends of the choirs and orchestra are invited to join us for a combined rehearsal. You'll be invited to sing in the world premiere of a commissioned piece by Jorge Sosa.

Pratt Music Hall, McCulloch Auditorium

Art Museum: Student Highlights Tour

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 10:30am to 11am

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Hear from MHCAM student guides about their favorite works of art in Mount Holyoke's renowned collection. Please note that our tour capacity is limited and will be filled on a first-come,...

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Lobby

Academic Highlight: Word Leaves – Analysis and Argumentation in an English Classroom

Sat, Oct 25, 2025 11am to 12pm

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This session will explore literary analysis, argumentation, and the process of thinking, both through evidence and through writing. Professors Wesley Yu and Nigel Alderman will explore the ways in...

Unity Center