​October 18-20, 2024

Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend is the University's time to celebrate the fall season in New England, honor our rich and spirited history, and enjoy the company of students and their families, faculty and staff, alumni, and all members of the extended Lasell Community.

On behalf of Lasell University, please join us for a very special weekend. Friday, join us for the Presidential Inauguration of Eric M. Turner. Saturday, enjoy on- and off-campus activities and meet some of our faculty and staff. Show support and encouragement by attending our fall athletic games, explore our campus, and visit our annual Fall Fest celebration! Sunday, attend the River Day boat races, a more-than-100-year-old tradition that carries a sense of nostalgia and speaks to our strong feelings of family, support, and reunion.

We hope you will join us for the 2024 Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend!

FAMILY & STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION: 

Registration for events is open! Click here to view events.

If you have any questions about Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend, please contact Alexa Donegan '16, G'20, Director of Parent and Community Relations at adonegan@lasell.edu or visit the Parents and Families webpage for additional information.

You can also contact the Office of Student Activities and Orientation at studentactivities@lasell.edu or 617-243-2475.

Alumni Information

For more information regarding Alumni Events during Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend please contact Anne Gaughen, Director of Alumni Engagement and Annual Fund: agaughen@lasell.edu or 617-243-2343.

Alumni Athlete Registration

For more information regarding Alumni Athlete Events during Family, Friends, and Alumni Weekend contact Aaron Galletta, Head Men's Basketball Coach: agalletta@lasell.edu or 617-243-2188.

Parking

On-campus parking is extremely limited. If you would like to request accessible parking accommodations, please email Campus Police at parking@lasell.edu.

Offsite parking can be found at the Riverside Center, 275 Grove Street, Newton MA.  We will have shuttles running throughout the weekend from campus to Riverside Center and back; alternatively, Riverside Center is a 15-minute walk from campus.    

Hotel Information

There are various options for some hotels near Lasell University. View all nearby hotels with hotel addresses and contact information listed for each one.

On-Campus Dining

Friday, October 18th

• Valentine Dining Hall: 7 AM - 8 PM
• Starbucks (located in the Alexander Science & Technology Center): 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Saturday, October 19th

• Valentine Dining Hall: 
  • Breakfast: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Dinner: 4:30 PM - 700 PM
• BBQ on Valentine Drive:
  • Lunch: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Sunday, October 20th

• Valentine Dining Hall: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM

Open 24/7:

• Farmer's Fridge (Glow Lounge in the Winslow Academic Center)
• Costa Coffee Machine (Arnow Campus Center 1st Floor)

Local Shops & Restaurants

Newton is filled with great food and stores nearby. View a list of local shops & restaurants.