Event Schedule
Events with an asterisk (*) include a non-refundable fee.
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Grand Opening of the Center for Career Equity, Development & Success
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Stahl Building, 73 Tremont Street, Lobby
Career-readiness is at the core of Suffolk’s mission. Starting this fall, alumni and students will have access to a new hub for career development just footsteps from some of Boston’s top employers. Join President Marisa Kelly and members of our Suffolk community as we open the doors to the new Center for Career Equity, Development & Success.
Health Law at the Supreme Court: A Review and Preview
4:00 – 5:30 PM – Panel
5:30 PM – Reception
(In-person) Sargent Hall, Faculty Dining Room, 4th Floor
Via Zoom – register to receive Zoom access link
Join us at Suffolk Law or online for an in-depth discussion of the centrality of healthcare in the national conversation by a panel of distinguished health law practitioners and academics. Beyond the Dobbs decision, panelists will discuss the Court’s docket of cases addressing Medicaid and COVID-19 – and the implications of other decisions on public health.
Our panelists bring expertise from the federal government, private practice, in-house counsel roles, and academia.
Ford Hall Forum at Suffolk University
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street
(note new location)
View a screening of the new documentary film, Truth Tellers, by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Kane. Truth Tellers chronicles the lives of courageous Americans fighting for peace, racial equity, environmental justice and indigenous rights through the eyes of Robert Shetterly, a long-time activist and artist. Through following Shetterly’s visits to individuals and communities across the nation, Truth Tellers explores his journey to inspire and empower Americans to emulate his “models of courageous citizenship.” Immediately following the film, there will be a discussion with the film’s subject Robert Shetterly.
Suffolk Theatre Department Fall Student Showcase
7:30 PM
Sawyer Building, Sullivan Studio Theatre, 11th Floor, 8 Ashburton Place
Attend a festival of student-written and directed one-act plays including
“You’re The One That I Want” – Written and directed by Constance Cifelli, ‘23
“Quasar” – Written and directed by Grace Kelley, ‘24
“Primary Colors” – Written and directed
by Hannah Kupson, ‘24
Equity Community Quilt
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sawyer Building, 6th Floor, 8 Ashburton Place
The Gees Bend Quilt Collective is renowned for their remarkable quilting traditions going back to their ancestors. Our Equity Community Quilt will be a Suffolk community project taking place 10/12 – 10/24. All are welcome to come together to create a quilt that signifies the common goals of equity and inclusion Suffolk holds so dear. During Suffolk Weekend, stop by the Suffolk University Art Gallery and contribute a fabric square to our project, supplies are provided and no sewing experience necessary!
No registration is required for this event.
Suffolk After Dark Alumni Night*
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Carrie Nation, 11 Beacon Street
Cost: $15
Celebrate with the Suffolk community, reconnect with old friends, and make new ones at this lively night out in Boston.
Friday, October 14, 2022
Summa Society Webinar: 24 Days to the Midterms: Inside Trends and Signals
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Zoom
David Paleologos, Director, Suffolk University Political Research Center and pollster for the Boston Globe and USA TODAY, tracks and explains the approaching 2022 midterm elections, examining recent Suffolk polling in key swing states. Moderated by Susan Page, Washington Bureau chief of USA TODAY; New York Times bestselling author.
Suffolk Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner*
6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sargent Hall, Keches Room, First Floor, 120 Tremont Street
Cost: $50
At this event, Suffolk University Athletics will celebrate prolific performers, record-setting Rams and stand-up supporters.
This event is by invitation only.
Ghosts and Gravestones Bus Tour* – FULL
7:30 – 8:30 PM
Pick-up and drop-off at Roemer Plaza, next to the Samia Academic Center, 20 Somerset Street
Cost: $25
Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them.
Suffolk’s Got Talent: Student Talent Show*
8:00 – 10:00 PM
Modern Theatre, 525 Washington Street
Cost: $5; Students free
At our Suffolk’s Got Talent you’ll see talent like never before! Singers, comedians, professional yo-yo stunts — you name it! So come join us and support your fellow Suffolk Rams in a night full of music, laughter and all the entertainment you need to kick off Suffolk Weekend the right way. You WON’T want to miss this.
Suffolk Theatre Department Fall Student Showcase
8:00 PM
Sawyer Building, Sullivan Studio Theatre, 11th Floor, 8 Ashburton Place
Attend a festival of student-written and directed one-act plays including
“You’re The One That I Want” – Written and directed by Constance Cifelli, ‘23
“Quasar” – Written and directed by Grace Kelley, ‘24
“Primary Colors” – Written and directed
by Hannah Kupson, ‘24
Equity Community Quilt
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sawyer Building, 6th Floor, 8 Ashburton Place
The Gees Bend Quilt Collective is renowned for their remarkable quilting traditions going back to their ancestors. Our Equity Community Quilt will be a Suffolk community project taking place 10/12 – 10/24. All are welcome to come together to create a quilt that signifies the common goals of equity and inclusion Suffolk holds so dear. During Suffolk Weekend, stop by the Suffolk University Art Gallery and contribute a fabric square to our project, supplies are provided and no sewing experience necessary!
No registration is required for this event.
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Boston Common and Public Garden Walking Tour – FULL
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Meet at the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, across the State House (note, this is a new meeting location)
Suffolk students will lead you on a History Walking-Tour throughout the Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. Enjoy the fall foliage of the Common and Garden as well as the sights of our historic downtown campus.
Black Heritage Trail Tour – FULL
12:00 – 1:30 PM
Meet at the Robert Gould Shaw Memorial on Beacon Street, across the State House
Join National Park Ranger Shawn Quigley, BS’14 for a 90-minute walking tour of the Black Heritage Trail in Boston.
Rammy’s Cornhole Tournament*
1:00 – 3:00 PM
Roemer Plaza, Samia Academic Center, 20 Somerset Street
Cost: $10 Players; Spectators: Free
Join President Marisa Kelly for Rammy’s inaugural Cornhole Tournament! $10 per player with all proceeds benefiting the Suffolk CARES Pantry. The Pantry provides food and necessary products to Suffolk students in need. Play for a chance to win a Suffolk branded cornhole board or come by to watch the action while enjoying light refreshments and music by Suffolk Free Radio.
Boston Duck Tours* – FULL
Tours start at 2:30 PM and 3:00 PM
84 Beacon Street across the Public Garden by Cheers
Cost: $25; $10 Students
Explore Boston’s streets and waterways aboard a World War II amphibious vehicle. This fun-for-all-ages journey is a great way to explore the wonderful city of Boston.
Executive MBA Panel Discussion
The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: Thought processes essential for business success
4:30 – 7:00 PM
Suffolk University, One Court Street, 2nd Floor, Function Room
Join us during the Suffolk weekend for this exciting EMBA event, where we’ll discuss the tenets of an entrepreneurial mindset, required for successful start-ups, entrepreneurial growth and corporate entrepreneurship. This lively discussion with a panel of highly successful entrepreneurial alumni, will provide valuable insights and strategic approaches to starting and growing -corporate- ventures. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity and to get together with your cohort, old friends and other EMBA Alum. This event is co-sponsored by the SBS Center for Entrepreneurship.
Suffolk “Ramlagio” Casino Night*
7:30 – 10:00 PM
Sargent Hall, 120 Tremont Street
Cost: $10; Students free
Poker, Blackjack, Roulette, Bingo – play them all at Suffolk’s RAMLAGIO Casino Night for a chance to win sought-after prizes including Bruins, Celtics, and Broadway in Boston tickets! Not feeling lucky? Come by and enjoy student performances, food and drinks, and a Bruins home opener game watch.
Suffolk Theatre Department Fall Student Showcase
8:00 PM
Sawyer Building, Sullivan Studio Theatre, 11th Floor, 8 Ashburton Place
Attend a festival of student-written and directed one-act plays including
“You’re The One That I Want” – Written and directed by Constance Cifelli, ‘23
“Quasar” – Written and directed by Grace Kelley, ‘24
“Primary Colors” – Written and directed
by Hannah Kupson, ‘24
Equity Community Quilt
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sawyer Building, 8th Floor, 8 Ashburton Place
The Gees Bend Quilt Collective is renowned for their remarkable quilting traditions going back to their ancestors. Our Equity Community Quilt will be a Suffolk community project taking place 10/12 – 10/24. All are welcome to come together to create a quilt that signifies the common goals of equity and inclusion Suffolk holds so dear. During Suffolk Weekend, stop by the Suffolk University Art Gallery and contribute a fabric square to our project, supplies are provided and no sewing experience necessary!
No registration is required for this event.
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Events with an asterisk (*) include a non-refundable fee.
Tickets are available on a first come, first served basis.
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