Santa Fe Johnnie Family & Friends Weekend
October 2–3, 2026
Schedule of Events
Note: High school–aged family members of visiting families will receive a complimentary copy of the featured book or may select another classic of their choice from our bookstore.
Schedule subject to change
Friday, October 2
| Time (MDT) | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 1–4 p.m. | Weigle Hall | Registration: Check in with the members from the Student Engagement team and pick up your registration materials when you arrive on campus. |
| 4–5:30 p.m. | Hunt House | President’s Welcome Reception: Join President Walter Sterling, Dean Sarah Davis, and Assistant Dean David McDonald, and a selection of tutors for a welcome wine reception and hors d’ oeuvres at the president’s house. Shuttles from campus will be provided to get families there and back. Shuttle departures will start at 3:30 p.m. from Weigle Hall parking lot. |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Santa Fe | Dinner: Enjoy dinner in the dining hall with your student or explore the cuisine of Santa Fe. Dining hall meals are $12 and your student can use their plan to cover their meal. |
| 7–9 p.m. | Great Hall– Pritzker Student Center | Dean’s Lecture Series & Question Period: More info to come once we finalize the dean’s lecture series schedule. |
Saturday, October 3
| Time (MDT) | Location | Session |
|---|---|---|
| 9–11 a.m. | Weigle Hall | Registration (cont.) |
| 9 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Grassy Knoll | Morning Experience: Experience the campus on a walking tour or join some students from our Outdoor Program (OP) for a hike. Please note that you should wear comfortable shoes for the morning experience. |
| 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | ESL - Evan Science Lab Building | SJC Science Lab Experience: Come to the Evans Science Laboratory building for previews, led by our student Laboratory Assistants, of some parts of each year’s hands-on laboratory work. Pre-registration required for lab experience. |
| 3–4 p.m. | St. John’s College–Rooms as Assigned | Student Led Guerilla Seminars: Experience a St. John’s college seminar on a short, accessible, and meaningful reading. These seminars will be led by current St. John’s College students and will provide a glimpse into the heart of the St. John’s Program. Pre-registration required for Student-Led Seminars. |
| 4–5 p.m. | The Bookmark–Pritzker Student Center | Celebrating Rudolfo Anaya and Bless Me, Ultima: Join the Anaya family and local dignitaries for a lively celebration of the beloved New Mexican classic that has inspired and stirred debate among generations of readers. High school-aged Family Weekend guests will receive a complimentary copy of Bless Me, Ultima or may choose another classic from the bookstore. |
| 5–7 p.m. | Chamisa | Chamisa Palooza Summer Experience Block Party: A campus-wide event with local food trucks, games and live music from student bands. All are welcome—come check out Chamisa and meet the staff. Hosted by the Office of Personal & Professional Development, Student Engagement, Admissions, & Marketing. Families and current students are invited to come have a conversation to discuss careers, internships, & graduate school. |
| 5:30–7 p.m. | Grassy Knoll | Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream: Join Prometheus Club for a dessert that turns science into something sweet: students will use liquid nitrogen and explain the science behind it to make instant ice cream at Chamisa Palooza. |
| 8 p.m. | Grassy Knoll | East of Eden Screening: Gather on the Grassy Knoll for a special Family Weekend screening of Netflix’s new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s epic novel. Follow the Trask and Hamilton families across generations in California’s Salinas Valley as the story explores inheritance, family bonds, and the choices that shape who we become. |
The Johnnie Experience
Take a virtual tour of our campus by watching the videos below. You will get a glimpse of the many activities and opportunities available to our students, on and off campus, throughout the academic year.