As spring rises this year, so does Dooley.
Dooley’s Week, the beloved yearly tradition for Emory students, is back this year April 1-5, full of events, food, music, merch and more.
The theme, “Dooley’s Olympics,” is a nod to the 2024 Summer Olympics taking place in Paris. During Dooley’s Week, Emory students will have the chance to participate in games and show off their team spirit in the namesake event.
“The student body can come together and bond over food, music, live performances and take time to enjoy an immersive experience outside of class,” says Liesl Scherrer, Student Programming Council (SPC) member and Dooley’s Week co-chair.
Scherrer is most looking forward to Tuesday’s event, but notes that every day brings something to be excited about on campus.
“It’s hard to choose which event I am most excited about since each day has its own highlights, but I love the Taste of Emory tradition that SPC recreates each year,” explains Scherrer. “This is an event specifically focused on experiencing different cuisines and vendors from Atlanta and bringing them right to Emory students.”
Flo Milli and Icona Pop are the featured artists for this year’s concert, performing Friday, April 5, at McDonough Field.
All events are free and open to Emory undergraduate students. For more details and updates, follow @EmorySPC on Instagram and check out their page on The Hub.
Dooley’s Olympics 2024 schedule
Monday, April 1: Dooley’s Rising
McDonough Plaza, 6-9 p.m.
Head to the kickoff event for Dooley’s Week and see how Dooley will make his grand entrance for this year’s festivities. Experience the thrill of the torch-lighting ceremony, share s’mores with friends by the fire and grab some Dooley-branded merch.
Tuesday, April 2: Taste of Emory
McDonough Field, 6-8 p.m.
Enjoy Emory’s premiere student-led cultural food event that brings together cuisines from Atlanta’s top food vendors. Don’t miss out on the array of foods and discover what it means to eat local in Atlanta. Taste of Emory will also feature clothing giveaways.
Wednesday, April 3: Dooley’s Olympic Games
McDonough Field, 6-9 p.m.
Grab your friends and teammates and get ready to show off your competitive spirit, win prizes and feast on delicious treats at Dooley’s Olympic Games. Create a team to compete in bubble soccer or spike ball, and don’t forget to enter the pie-eating competition.
Don’t want to play? Everyone is still welcome to enjoy food, freebies and a T-shirt tie-dye stand.
Friday, April 5: SPC Concert
McDonough Field, 6-10 p.m.
End the week of fun and events with a concert featuring Flo Milli and Icona Pop. The doors open at 6 p.m., and food is provided.