Washburn University is welcoming new and returning students to campus beginning August 19th, 2010! Join the members of Washburn University at Ichabod Welcome Week and start your year off right. Whether it is to meet your fellow students, get familiar with campus, or just to kick back and have fun, Ichabod Welcome Week has it all! Below is a schedule of events designed to provide the best possible transition into your college career.
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Thursday, August 19, 2010
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On-Campus Resident Move-in |
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4:00 PM, Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre |
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5:00 PM, Memorial Union Lawn ($5 per person) |
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Welcome Week Kick-off, featuring Playfair 6:00 PM, Memorial Union Lawn |
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7:30 PM, Student Recreation and Wellness Center (Bring your student ID!) |
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Residential Living Hall Meetings 10:00 PM, Residential Living housing facilities |
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Friday, August 20, 2010
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8:30 AM, Mabee Library |
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Peace, Love, and Mabee Library 9:00 AM, Mabee Library |
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10:00 AM, Memorial Union Corner Store |
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11:00 AM, North Union Porch ($5 per person) |
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11:00 AM, North Union Porch |
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2:00 PM, Union Lawn |
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A Night with Magician Tim Gabrielson 8:00 PM, Andrew J. and Georgia Neese-Gray Theatre |
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
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10:00 AM, Memorial Union Corner Store |
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7:00 PM, Washburn Room, Memorial Union |
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Sunday, August 22, 2010
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10:00 AM, Mabee Library |
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6:00 PM, Living Learning Center Lobby |
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Traditions Night 6:00 PM, Living Learning Center Lobby |
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7:00 PM, Memorial Union - Washburn A |
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Description of Events
9:00 AM, Residential Living housing facilities
Welcome to Washburn! The Residential Living Staff and hundreds of volunteers from across campus help you move into your new on-campus home. Check-in starts at 9:00 AM and continues all day.
4:00 PM, Andrew J. & Georgia Neese Gray Theatre
This all-campus welcome is the best way to begin your Washburn experience. Convocation is a Washburn tradition featuring Dr. Jerry Farley, Washburn's esteemed president, and Washburn Student Government Association's newly elected President Caley Onek.
5:00 PM, Memorial Union lawn
It is time to enjoy some summer staples! Join fellow students, faculty, and staff for an evening picnic. For only $5, you can enjoy hamburgers, hotdogs, and a cold drink in the shade.
Welcome Week Kick-off, featuring Playfair
6:00 PM, Memorial Union Lawn
Let's get this party started right! Come meet your new best friends at WU and have a great time! Playfair will be hosting an entertainment event that will get you excited to be the newest Ichabods. This is where it all begins so come be a part of our campus unity and school spirit!
7:30 PM, Student Recreation and Wellness Center (Bring your student ID!)
Check out the Student Recreation and Wellness Center and come away with some Free Stuff. Participate in the Fitness Frenzy (group exercise demonstration), knock-out basketball shooting contest, volleyball serve, rock climbing and other activities. The first 30 people to participate in the Fitness Frenzy, and the first 20 people to climb the rock wall will receive a free SRWC t-shirt, so don't be late! We recommend you dress for success, comfy clothes and tennis shoes. Don't forget your ID!
Residential Living Hall Meetings
10:00 PM, Residential Living housing facilities
Each Resident Assistant (RA) will host a mandatory hall meeting for all the residents on their hall. In addition to discussing hall and university policies, this is an excellent time to meet your new neighbors! Each RA will provide more information about their hall meeting when you check-in.
8:30 AM, Mabee Library
Get Moving! Join other members of the Washburn community interested in exercise for a 20-30 minute morning walk or run. Group leaders will be ready to lead you on a walk/run near the Washburn campus at the pace you desire. All ability levels welcomed and encouraged!
Peace, Love, and Mabee Library
9:00 AM, Mabee Library
Check out what's happening at Mabee Library as we prepare for the Fall 2010 semester. With awesome spaces, a wealth of resources and dynamic people, we want to start your semester on the right foot. Whatever your major, we have the tools for your Academic Success.
10:00 AM, Memorial Union Corner Store
This is a great oppurtunity to get to know campus and tie up loose ends before classes begin. Need to visit the Financial Aid office or buy you books? Stop over at the Memorial Union and we'll give you a personal escort. There will be several orientation leaders leaving at 15 and 30 minute intervals to provide class schedule tours.
11:00 AM, North Union Porch
Your new Washburn family and friends will be heading to the North Union porch for the first Scorch on the Porch of the year! Grab a great meal for $5, shop the Bookstore sidewalk sale, and listen to terrific music. Always a fantastic time!
11:00 AM, North Union Porch
Join us for a leisurely round of disc golf right here on campus! Discs will be provided compliments of Wasburn's Greek community.
WU Fest2:00 PM, Union Lawn
The Memorial Union lawn will be turned into WU's own Festival of FUN! There will be fun games, good music, great food and representatives from a variety of Washburn's student organizations. There will also be some great giveaways! Be ready for a great time!
A Night with Magician Tim Gabrielson
8:00 PM, Andrew J. and Georgia Neese-Gray Theatre
The Memorial Union and Fraternity and Sorority Life welcome you to laugh and be amazed by comic magician, Tim Gabrielson. Tim has one goal in mind when he steps on stage: Keep it Funny! What a great way to start your college experience. The unbelievable magic, Tim's quick wit, and laugh-a-minute show make this event one you'll be talking about for weeks to come.
7:00 PM, Washburn Room, Memorial Union
Feel the excitement and glamour of the Las Vegas Strip for FREE at the 10th Annual Campus Activities Board Casino Night!!! Play blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, and other casino games on regulation size tables. Enjoy mocktails, snacks, and live entertainment while going "all-in" to win awesome prizes!
10:00 AM, Mabee Library
Are you interested in learning more about the great opportunities that await you as a potential new member of our Washburn Greek community. Come and join the Greek community for a light breakfast and learn about the history and current opportunities you can be a part of during your college experience.
Sundaes on Sunday and Traditions Night
6:00 PM, Living Learning Center Lobby
Enjoy delicious ice cream sundaes courtesy of Residential Living. Bring your enthusiasm and your appetite for a yummy evening snack at the Living Learning Center (LLC)!
Big Screen Event7:00 PM, Memorial Union - Washburn A
Get cozy in Washburn A and enjoy one of this summer's blockbuster hits.
