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U of M's Welcome Week schedule finalized- More than five thousand first-year students will participate in academic and student development programs over six-day experience -
MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL ( 7/9/2008 ) -- The schedule for University of Minnesota's debut Welcome Week has been finalized, program organizers announced today. This six-day student experience, required for all new degree-seeking freshmen, expands on previous programming designed to welcome new students to campus. It runs Aug. 27 through Sept. 2 on the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities campus. Activities for the week are intended to help students identify as members of the University of Minnesota community; develop relationships and connections with students, faculty and staff; discover and access the multitude of resources and opportunities available at the university; and provide opportunities for current students to enhance their leadership development and commitment to the university. "We know that student success is a healthy combination of individual determination and opportunity provided by the university," said Laura Coffin Koch, associate vice provost for undergraduate education. "Welcome Week will ensure that all first-year students are offered the resources essential for personal and academic success." Since the 1920s, the University of Minnesota has offered a variety of first-year programs to welcome students to campus. Until 2007, New Student Weekend served more than eight hundred new students before the beginning of every Fall semester. For the incoming class, slated to graduate in 2012, Welcome Week will provide a more inclusive and welcoming experience for more than five thousand freshman. For more information, visit www.welcomeweek.umn.edu. The 2008 Welcome Week schedule is: Wednesday, Aug. 27: Welcome to the U of M 9:00-3:00 p.m.: Residence Hall Move-In Move-in times will be assigned by Housing and Residential Life. First-year students living on campus for the fall will be able to settle into their residence hall room. 3-4 p.m.: Commuter Student Check-In First-year students living off campus will check in for Welcome Week and be introduced to Parking & Transportation Services, University Dining Services and their Welcome Week Leader. 4-5 p.m.: Commuter Student Small Group Meeting First-year students living off campus will meet their small group with whom they will be attending Welcome Week events. 5:30 p.m.: New Student Convocation This is the official welcome to the University of Minnesota. This program includes a welcome from U of M President Bruininks and current students, dinner, music and an introduction to U of M's history and traditions. 8:30 p.m.: Residential Student Small Group Meeting First-year students living on campus will meet their small group with whom they will be attending Welcome Week events. Thursday, August 28: College Day 8:30 a.m.: Small Group Meeting All first-year students with meet with their small groups to prepare for College Day. 10 a.m.: College Day Activities Each freshman-admitting college has created activities unique to their college. Students will meet faculty and other students in their college and attend sessions that focus on resources and opportunities available to them. 7:30 & 9:30 p.m.: Keynote Speaker Jermaine Davis Davis will share how to create an intentional first year of college and make it your own. For more information on Jermaine, visit www.jermainedavis.com. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.: Fun Zone Entertainment Students will participate in air volleyball games, inflatable Twister, play foosball or darts, sing karaoke, show off Rock Band skills and much more. Friday, August 29: Explore the Twin Cities Campus 8:30 a.m.: Small Group Meeting Students will meet with their group to plan for the day. 9 a.m. -5:30 p.m.: Campus Exploration Students will tour the entire Twin Cities campus, East Bank, West Bank and St. Paul, and attend a variety of presentations and activities on money management, health and wellness, career, diversity and community topics. 6 p.m.: University Honors Dinner Students in the University Honors Program will attend a dinner specifically for Honors students. 9 p.m. -1 a.m.: Gophers After Dark A U of M tradition that provides free/low-cost events for students throughout the entire semester will kick off this evening. Students can be hypnotized by Hypnotist Jim Wand, meet Gopher Sport coaches and athletes, learn how to get involved in Greek Life, enjoy free food and much more! Saturday, August 30: Check out the Twin Cities Community 8:30 a.m.: Small Group Meeting Students will connect with their small groups and get ready for side trips to explore the city. 9:30-2:30 p.m.: Side Trips Students will explore the Twin Cities community by participating in a variety of side trip options. There are more than 10 trips to choose from, including: Downtown Minneapolis, Uptown and Calhoun Square, Mall of America, Beginners Rock Climbing, or a tour of the Minnesota Daily and Radio K. 1-4 p.m.: Explore U-Involvement & Opportunity This event will showcase campus student organizations to get involved with, as well as local businesses will have free giveaways, sampling of food items, and prizes. 6 p.m.: Gopher Football Game - U of M vs. Northern Illinois University The first home Gopher Football Game. 9:30 p.m.-1 a.m.: Late Night at Mall of America or State Fair Welcome Week has rented out Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America for students to ride rides all night long. Also, students will have the option to check out the Great Minnesota Get-Together -- the Minnesota State Fair. Sunday, August 31: Day of Service & Engagement 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Service Project Options Students will be able to select from three different ways to engage in the community: * Students can leave campus and help out a local community organization to learn more about their purpose and how they can make a difference. There are over 20 projects to select from! * Students can take part in conference style sessions on social issues and receive the tools they need to make a difference as a student. They can try out a number of service and engagement activities to find out how easily they can contribute to their community. * Students can learn about human rights and genocide in the Darfur Symposium; they will interact with a panel of nationally known activists and experts on Darfur and take part in a very simple form of lobbying. 9:00 p.m.: Target Run Students can take part in a late night of shopping at Target to get last minute school supplies, participate in U of M trivia and karaoke. Monday, September 1: Relax and Prepare for Classes This is the last day of Welcome Week. Students can attend some sessions that will be repeated from the week, explore campus on their own and prepare for the first day of classes which is on Tuesday, Sept. 2. ---------- |
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