Traditions

  • Fraternity pledges run down the Row to their chosen fraternities in the evening, a precursor to a raucous party night. It was once a nationally heralded party night at Emory.

  • A school-wide party, formerly held on Halloween, on McDonough Field at the end of Dooley's Week. This is the culmination of the events of the week and usually results in lots of drunken debauchery.

  • A week when Dooley, his bodyguards, and his squirt gun can adjourn classes. This week precedes Dooley's Ball and features a fun activity each day.

  • Emory hires a popular rock act each fall to perform on McDonough Field. This party is highly anticipated and usually well attended. Recent guests include Reel Big Fish, They Might Be Giants, G. Love & Special Sauce, and Everclear.

  • A dormitory singing competition for freshmen during Orientation Week.

  • Similarly, Emory hires a popular hip-hop act each spring to perform on McDonough Field, with good results. Former guests include Outkast, Ludacris, and the Nappy Roots.