soul hoya 2024 reunion weekend may 31-june 2 2024, washington dc
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About Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend

Sponsored by the Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council

Join the Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council for the 15th Anniversary of Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend! Celebrate with us and come home to the Hilltop to reconnect with the spirit of Georgetown and your Soul Hoya family.

Event Details

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend invites Black alumni of all classes, schools, generations, professions, and walks of life from across the globe to reconnect with each other and the university. All Soul Hoya Reunion events are scheduled around the Reunion 2024 schedule so members of undergraduate classes ending in 4 and 9 can take advantage of catching up with your Class during Main Campus Reunion as well as with your Soul Hoya family!

The line-up of Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend events include our Memories Mixer Experience, Soul Hoyas Give Back service activity, All-Class Family Picnic, Soul Hoya Reunion group photo, Multicultural Reception, and Soul Night. All classes are welcome to attend to reconnect, celebrate, and party like only we can!

Explore the full schedule of events below and register today for an unforgettable 15th Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend Anniversary experience!


Pricing: General Alumni: $150 | Recent Alumni (2014-2024): $125 

Brunch Pricing: $30 *

* Registration for Soul Hoya Reunion Brunch is separate from all other weekend events. 

2024 Schedule of Events

Friday, May 31

  • Memories Mixer Experience

    8 p.m. – Midnight
    Eaton DC
    1201 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005

    Mix and mingle with your old and new Hoya family at Eaton DC, a mission-driven hotel anchored in community, creativity, and culture. Reminisce and make new memories over a cocktail at the open bar or a lively game of spades, uno, or dominoes.

Saturday, June 1

  • Soul Hoyas Give Back

    9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
    Location TBD

    Join us for a community service activity in partnership with the Georgetown Men’s Basketball Alumni Group.

  • All-Class Family Picnic

    12:30 – 3 p.m.
    Copley Lawn Tent

    All alumni, families, and friends are invited to a family-friendly barbeque. There will be refreshing beverages (including pay-as-you-go wine and beer) available for applicable adults, a magic show, and other kid-friendly activities.

    Registration for this event is separate from Soul Hoya Reunion registration. Please register in advance via reunion.georgetown.edu or onsite.

  • Soul Hoya Reunion Group Photo

    2:30 p.m.
    Healy Steps

    Gather on the iconic Healy steps for our annual Soul Hoya Reunion group photo.

  • Multicultural Reception

    3 – 5 p.m.
    Healy Family Student Center, Office of Student Equity and Inclusion

    Everyone is welcome to attend this reception hosted by the Center for Multicultural Equity and Access (formerly CMSA). We invite alumni and friends to learn more about our work on inclusion, equity, and social justice on the Hilltop as we lead Georgetown’s efforts to enroll and support a more diverse student body. Explore our new shared suite and how we continue to significantly impact our campus culture and the growing alumni affinity network.

    Registration for this event is separate from Soul Hoya Reunion registration. Please register in advance via reunion.georgetown.edu or onsite.

  • Soul Night

    10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
    The Gathering Spot
    1720 I St NW, Washington, DC

    Join us at The Gathering Spot to celebrate our 15th Anniversary and party like only we can! This event will be open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Music by DJ Chief Hitts.

Sunday, June 2

  • Soul Hoya Reunion Brunch

    11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m.
    Lady Bird, THE Roof Top
    Kimpton Banneker Hotel
    1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

    Celebrate the grand finale of Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend’s 15th Anniversary by gathering with fellow alumni and friends at Sunday brunch. Share photos and stories from the weekend, and enjoy dynamic rooftop views of Washington, DC.

    Registration for this event is separate from Soul Hoya Reunion events and tickets are $30. Please register in advance.

2024 Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend Planning Committee

Winoka Wendy Wilkes (SFS’91), Chair
Keith Dent (B’89), Vice Chair
Robert Churchwell (B’94)
Kendra Jackson (SFS’06)

Accommodations

While we don’t have a room block, you are welcome to reserve your room at our host hotel, the Eaton DC. This is also where we will have our enhanced Memories Mixer Experience on Friday, May 31.

You can also view hotel blocks with Georgetown Reunion Weekend rates.

Eaton DC

Eaton Workshop is more than a hotel. Here, hospitality is a means for community, creativity, and culture. Eaton DC, Eaton Workshop’s flagship hotel in downtown DC, is a welcoming and inclusive cultural hub for kindred spirits, locals, and travelers alike, to convene, collaborate, and create. Within walking distance of the Smithsonian museums, Black Lives Matter Plaza, Capitol Hill, and the Convention Center, guests can be a part of the culture of a world-class city and enjoy the comforts of a boutique hotel.

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Photo Gallery

Soul Hoya Reunion Group Photo 2023

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees.

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees gather on the Healy Steps.

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees at the all-class family picnic.

President John J. DeGoia and Winoka Wendy Wilkes (SFS’91), Chair of the Soul Hoya Reunion Committee

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees.

Attendees at Soul Night

Attendees at Soul Hoya Reunion

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees gather on the Healy Steps

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend 2022

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend 2022

Soul Night 2022

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend 2022

Soul Night 2022

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Soul Hoya Reunion Group Photo 2023

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees.

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees gather on the Healy Steps.

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees at the all-class family picnic.

President John J. DeGoia and Winoka Wendy Wilkes (SFS’91), Chair of the Soul Hoya Reunion Committee

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees.

Attendees at Soul Night

Attendees at Soul Hoya Reunion

Soul Hoya Reunion attendees gather on the Healy Steps

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend 2022

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend 2022

Soul Night 2022

Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend 2022

Soul Night 2022

About the Georgetown University Alumni Association Black Alumni Council

The Black Alumni Council (BAC) is the officially recognized affinity organization and shared interest group within the Georgetown University Alumni Association that supports and engages current and future generations of Black Georgetown alumni.

The BAC is dedicated to inclusion, engagement, and outreach for all Black alumni of Georgetown. The BAC aims to promote the interests and give voices to Black alumni, further strengthening relationships with the University, the Alumni Association, and fostering a spirit of connectivity.

The BAC’s goal is to encourage more Black alumni to return to the Hilltop and re-engage with the university in ongoing efforts, including support of the Patrick Healy Scholarship and Dinner, Black Alumni Summit, Soul Hoya Reunion Weekend, John Carroll Weekend, and other Georgetown Black Alumni Council initiatives.