WEEKEND • Friday, October 17-Sunday, October 19 , 2025
CHECK-IN AND PRICING
Friday, 6-8 p.m. • Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Family Weekend Check-In
Atrium, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Parents and families who prepurchased tickets pick up their packets. Families may buy additional tickets on-site at full price. The on-site purchase location in Hofstra USA opens at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
PRICING
• Family Events Fee – $25 per person | Parents and family members of Hofstra students have access to all Family Weekend events except the Fall Festival Concert and Carnival and the Hillel Dinner.
• All-Inclusive Family Weekend Fee – $75 per person | Parents and family members of Hofstra students have access to all Family Weekend events except the Hillel Dinner. Hofstra students attend all events for free. Students must check in on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. in Hofstra USA to receive their FREE concert/carnival wristbands by presenting their Hofstra University Event Pass through GetInvolvedHU or the Corq app. Non-Hofstra student guest wristbands are not sold on-site; they were available for preregistration only.
Friday, 6-8 p.m. • Saturday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
View Parent and Family Council Door Prizes
Atrium, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
The Parent and Family Council volunteers created beautiful baskets with donated gift cards and items. Each Hofstra family who registered for Family Weekend receives a free ticket toward a door prize. The prize drawing takes place during Fun and Prizes, Saturday, October 18, 2-3 p.m. in the University Club, North Campus. Ticket holders must be present to win.
Friday, October 17, 2025
6-7 p.m. • Campus Tour
Atrium, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Join a Pride Guide, a current Hofstra student, on a tour and discover what’s new on campus.
6-8 p.m. • Hofstra Volleyball vs. Stony Brook University
David S. Mack Physical Education Center, North Campus
Go, Hofstra Pride! All Hofstra students and family members are invited to cheer on the Pride!
7-9 p.m. • Fall Festival Pride Court Showcase
Student Center Theater, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
The evening showcases the many talents of Hofstra students. The audience participates in voting for our newest Pride Court Royalty.
#HUFallFest
Saturday, October 18, 2025
9:30-10:20 a.m. • Grab-and-Go Breakfast
Plaza Rooms, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
As you prepare to attend the faculty lectures and Arboretum tour, enjoy a continental breakfast with your family. The Hofstra Trolley will be available after breakfast to take parents to the Fitness Center for the Spirit Support Showcase.
10:30-11:20 a.m. • Choose one.
Faculty Lecture: Are Major League Baseball Players Overpaid? An Economic Analysis
Student Center Theater, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
Edward Coffield, PhD, Associate Professor of Population Health, Hofstra University
Major League Baseball players now sign contracts worth hundreds of millions of dollars. At first glance, the numbers seem outrageous. But when we step back and look at it through an economic lens, a different question emerges: Do these players generate enough revenue — through ticket sales, merchandise, and media buzz — to justify their pay? In this talk, we will explore the idea of “star power” and how it might explain the massive salaries in professional sports. Whether you are a baseball fan or just curious about how value is measured in the real world, this discussion will give you a new way to think about talent, money, and markets.
Faculty Bio
Dr. Coffield is an associate professor in the Department of Health Professions. He earned his doctorate in economics and teaches courses in health and healthcare economics, health and healthcare policy, and other department courses. His recent research activity has focused on conducting economic analyses of school- and community-based interventions, practices, and policies intended to improve the health of children and adolescents by altering the environments in which they live, learn, and play.
Hofstra Spirit Support Showcase
David S. Mack Fitness Center, North Campus
Come and see Hofstra’s Cheerleading and Dance Teams perform their amazing routines.
11:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m. • Choose one.
Faculty Lecture: From TikTok to ChatGPT — How AI and Social Media Are Shaping the Future of Education
Student Center Theater, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus Li Huang, PhD, Associate Professor of Marketing, Hofstra University
This talk explores how emerging technologies like AI and social media are being integrated into business education at Hofstra. We’ll highlight examples of experiential learning projects, live client collaborations, and industry certifications that ensure students gain hands-on, market-relevant skills. The focus is on preparing students to thrive in today’s competitive marketplace by blending cutting-edge technology with practical learning experiences..
Faculty Bio
Dr. Li Huang is an associate professor of marketing at Hofstra University’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business. She teaches Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and AI in Marketing, and is known for an experiential, hands-on approach that integrates live client projects and industry certifications. Drawing on prior industry experience and research on consumer–technology interactions, Dr. Huang designs innovative curricula and partners with the Institute of Innovation & Entrepreneurship on programs for students and professionals. Her work equips learners with the skills and mindset to thrive in a technology-driven world.
#HUFallFest
Saturday, October 18, 2025 continued
Hofstra Arboretum Tour
Begins at Hofstra Hall (north side), South Campus
Michael Runkel, Director of Grounds and Landscape Design, Hofstra University Don’t miss this popular campus tradition! Mike teaches us the Latin names of trees and other fun facts about Hofstra’s Arboretum.
Bio
Michael Runkel is director of grounds and landscape design at Hofstra University. He has been an active member of the green industry on Long Island for the past 15 years. Prior to joining Hofstra, Runkel worked for the New York State Parks System as landscape curator at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum and was assistant director/director of horticulture at the Planting Fields Arboretum. He holds a Bachelor of Technology in Horticulture Technology Management with an emphasis in Landscape Development from Farmingdale State College (SUNY).
Noon-2 p.m.
• Pride Expo
Pride Park, outside the Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
For decades, Hofstra’s student groups have built intricate and creative structures and performed skits for the Fall Festival in a state fair format. This year, student groups have worked in teams to build exhibits with the theme of “Mythical Creatures.”
2-3 p.m.
• Fun and Prizes Family Reception
University
Club, North Campus
Senior Vice President Jessica Eads and Associate Dean of Students Sharmeen Ahmed greet families. Parents are invited to connect with members of the Hofstra Parent and Family Council and get to know other Hofstra families. Be sure to bring your door prize ticket for the prize drawing. (Ticket holders must be present to win.) Enjoy refreshments and a cash bar. Talented student a cappella group The Hofstra Dutchmen perform.
2-7 p.m. • Fall Festival Concert and Carnival
Intramural Fields, North Campus
Hofstra’s annual Fall Festival brings a variety of musical artists to campus, as well as carnival rides, games, and food for students and families to enjoy. This year’s concert features performances by the band Hello Brooklyn, the DJ stylings of Spynfo, emcee Hofstra alumna Dina Massery ’10, and headliner Big Sean. Enjoy refreshments under the Alumni and Parent Tent. In addition, food and drinks are available for purchase on the field. Bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, and rain gear (just in case). The 2025 Pride Royalty will be crowned on the concert stage. Please note: The concert may not be suitable for young children. The carnival is open concurrently with the concert.
6-8
p.m.
• Hofstra Volleyball vs. Stony Brook University
David S. Mack Physical Education Center, North Campus
Go Hofstra Pride! All Hofstra students and family members are invited to cheer on the Pride!
7 p.m. • Fireworks by Grucci
(after the concert’s final act)
North Campus
Enjoy fireworks wherever you are on North Campus.
Sunday, October 19, 2025
10-11 a.m. • Fun Walk on Campus
David S. Mack Fitness Center, North Campus
Join Hofstra’s Parent and Family Council for our Fun Walk on Campus! We’ll enjoy a crisp fall morning by taking a leisurely stroll through North Campus led by Senior Director of Campus Recreation Pat Montagano. She will lead us past many points of interest, including the Swim Center; Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell; the multi-courts (volleyball, basketball, pickleball); the Bird Sanctuary, and more. There will be bottled water and a snack to fuel up and keep you going. This easy two-mile loop starts at the state-of-the art Fitness Center. In the event of rain, we’ll walk the Fitness Center track.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. • Open Fitness Center
David S. Mack Fitness Center, North Campus
Families are invited to exercise and/or tour our state-of-the-art Fitness Center and learn more about Campus Recreation. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
12-2 p.m. Hofstra Field Hockey vs. New Haven University
Cindy Lewis Stadium, North Campus
Go Hofstra Pride! All Hofstra students and family members are invited to cheer on the Pride!
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART
Love Is the Message — Photography by Jamel Shabazz Exhibition on view September 2-December 16, 2025
Jamel Shabazz’s street photography from the 1980s through the 21st century celebrates the beauty of family and friendships, shared community, and popular culture, including fashion trends and music — particularly the powerful influence of hip-hop. The overwhelming joy found in human connections is captured in original black-and-white and color photography, creating an undeniable experience that lifts the spirit and fosters empathy and understanding. This exhibition celebrates his 50th anniversary of capturing decades of enduring images that inspire and empower. Artwork, cameras, and ephemera are drawn from his personal archive. For more information, visit hofstra.edu/museum.
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT EXHIBITIONS
Gallery Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Calkins Hall, South Campus
September 18-November 2, 2025 • Rosenberg Gallery • Henry “King H.” Fuller #DopeArt5
Enter a space where musicians, professional athletes, and pop cultural icons converge with fine art in #DopeArt5 — the latest exhibition of hyperrealist paintings by Hofstra University alumnus Henry “King H.” Fuller ’15. Merging family, hip-hop culture, celebrity magnetism, and the resonance of iconic imagery through stunning detail and vibrant color, Fuller’s work embodies the bold spirit of “Dope Art.”
October 13-19, 2025
FORM Gallery • Julie Ellis
OXYGEN
An exploration of ethereal landscapes from the unconscious mind through color, shape, and form.
FORM JR • Sonia Sitaram
My Absence
Abstract paintings of flowers and meat created through experimental textures, patterns, and notions of guilt.
#HUFallFest
RELIGIOUS SERVICES, FRIDAY-SUNDAY
MUSLIM COMMUNITY: Jummah Prayer | Friday, 1 p.m.
Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus
JEWISH COMMUNITY/HOFSTRA HILLEL:
Shabbat Service and Family Shabbat Dinner ($36 per person – pay to Hillel) Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Shabbat Service Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Family Shabbat Dinner Plaza Rooms, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, North Campus
PROTESTANT COMMUNITY:
Prayer Gathering | Saturday, 9 a.m. Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY:
Mass | Sunday, 11 a.m.
Greenhouse, Sondra and David S. Mack Student Center, Lower Level, North Campus
Light refreshments will be served after Mass.
RESTAURANTS PROVIDING DISCOUNTS DURING FAMILY WEEKEND
To receive the discounts listed below, Hofstra families must present this program. Hofstra students will receive discounts upon presentation of their Hofstra ID.
Borrelli’s:
1580 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 • 516-794-0190 borrellisrestaurant.com • 10% discount ($20 off maximum)
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille: 1740 Hempstead Turnpike, East Meadow, NY 11554 • 516-280-7251 thegreeneturtle.com • 15% discount, excluding alcohol and beverages
Majestic Diner:
498 Old Country Road, Westbury, NY 11590 • 516-997-6010 majesticdiner-li.com • 10% discount, excluding alcohol and beverages
Napolini Express: 323 Oak Street, Uniondale, NY 11553 • 516-505-5500 napoliniexpress.com • 10% discount or special family meal
Sushi Ya: 949 Franklin Avenue, Garden City, NY 11530 • 516-873-8818 sushiyany.com • 10% discount
Vincent’s Clam Bar: 179 Old Country Road, Carle Place, NY 11514 • 516-742-4577 vincentsclambar.com • One free house appetizer or dessert per table
