Santa Fe Graduate Institute Campus Convening Weekend

The Santa Fe Graduate Institute’s Fall 2024 Convening Weekend will be held on Thursday, October 3–Sunday, October 6. Attendance at two such weekends (or studying for at least one semester on-campus) is required for those completing the Low-Residency degree, and we envision the weekends as events for the entire Graduate Institute community. Academic and social activities are open to GI students, faculty, staff, and alumni unless otherwise indicated, and are planned to help us get to know one another as a community of learners–whether we are current students or alumni, whether we attend classes in-person or online.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 3

Time (MDT) Location Session
9:40 p.m. William Darkey Room–Levan Hall Post Seminar Party: The Graduate Council is inviting all low-res students to join in-person graduate students post seminar for some light refreshments and drinks. Be sure to stay hydrated!

Friday, October 4

Time (MDT) Location Session
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Dining Hall– Pritzker Student Center* Lunch (Optional): Please enjoy a delicious meal by SAGE dining or feel free to explore the cuisine of Santa Fe. Meals are all you can eat at $10 per person at SAGE.
12–2 p.m. GI Office–Levan Hall Check-In: All remote low-res weekend attendees must check-in at Levan Hall to receive their welcome packets and swag bags. 
12–2 p.m. William Darkey Room–Levan Hall High Tea Mingle: Student Events and the Graduate Council would like to welcome you all with a high tea.
2–4 p.m. Levan Hall Seminar: Classrooms TBD. Join us for a seminar on "Sonny's Blues" by James Baldwin
4:30–7 p.m. Meem Placita Graduate Student Dinner: Remote and in-person graduate students will gather for a SAGE catered meal.
7 p.m. The Great Hall– Pritzker Student Center* Dean’s Lecture: "Geontopower, The History of Thought As A Mode Of Power" by Elizabeth Povinelli
After Question Period William Darkey Room–Levan Hall Post-Lecture Mingle & Drinks: There will be drinks and snacks in Levan Hall following the lecture’s question period.

Saturday, October 5

Time (MDT) Location Session
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Clafoutis GI Brunch: Low-key, French country-style spot for house made baked goods & light breakfast/brunch/lunch items. This event is sponsored by the Alumni Association and the GI Council.
1 p.m. Levan Hall Seminar: Classrooms as scheduled. Join us for a seminar on The Epic of Gilgamesh Books 1-2.
3:30–4:30 p.m. Levin Hall Classroom Practicum Demonstrations: Join us for a guided hands-on tutorial demonstration.
5:30–8 p.m. TBD Dinner: Join us at a local New Mexican Restaurant for a taste of New Mexican Cuisine.

Sunday, October 6

Time (MDT) Location Session
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Museum TBD Museum Tour: Join us for an optional morning museum tour before you head home.

Please note: Pritzker Student Center was formerly known as Peterson Student Center.
Schedule subject to change.

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