Next week at this time, you might be sitting in your very first class at Mount Union! One awesome thing about being a Purple Raider? The first week of classes doesn't ONLY mean the first week of classes. Beginning Sunday, August 30, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership will host the annual Week of Welcome, a week filled with fun events for all students. The following is a list of scheduled events:
Sunday, August 30
Concert with Cover Drive 6 p.m., Quad
Cover Drive is a band on a mission to bring the sunshine and sounds of their native Barbados to the world. They have shared the stage with Kelly Clarkson and fellow Barbados native, Rihanna, and their YouTube/Vevo views are at more than 21 million. Come sway to their fresh, fun, feel-good, sun-soaked sound, and enjoy some Caribbean cuisine and giveaways!
Monday, August 31 - First Day of Classes
Morning Madness: Donuts and Coffee 7 - 11 a.m., Academic Mall
Raider Programming Board (RPB) will be in the Academic Mall serving donuts, coffee and juice for students passing by on their first day of class.
Tuesday, September 1
Grab-and-go Lunch Giveaway 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Academic Mall
Raider Programming Board (RPB) will be in the academic mall handing out lunches to students on their first day of Tuesday class.
Commuter Social 4 - 6 p.m., Hoover Price Campus Center
A social event planned for Mount Union commuter students, featuring food, car-care giveaways, and prizes. The Dean of Students provides this opportunity for individuals to meet and mingle with fellow commuters including upperclassmen.
Wednesday, September 2
Raider Fest 4 - 6:30 p.m., Academic Mall
This event hosts most of Mount Union's campus organizations. From Greek life to academic clubs, this is a great way to become involved on campus as an incoming student.
Lip Sync Contest 8 - 10 p.m., Hoover Price Campus Center
An event filled with singing, food and fun, this is an opportunity to mingle, meet more incoming students, and showcase your talent!
Thursday, September 3
Movie in the Quad "Jurassic World" 9 p.m. - midnight, Quad
Watch "Jurassic World" before it is even released for sale. Students should bring lawn chairs, blankets and friends. We'll provide the popcorn and candy!
Friday, September 4
Tie-Dye and Nachos 8 - 10 p.m. at Hoover Price Campus Center
A classic Mount Union combination! Enjoy some nachos and get a new T-shirt at this campus event.
Saturday, September 5
Humans v. Zombies 7:30 p.m., Campus Grounds
Students are invited to play Humans vs. Zombies at campus grounds, a great way to enjoy the first weekend on campus. Prizes go to the longest-surviving zombies and humans.
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