Please check out the schedule of events for Week of Welcome (WOW) 2009 listed below. The Bold events are our signature events that you definitely don’t want to miss!
Thursday, August 20th
The 2-Year Edge & FIG Students Move-In Beginning at 9:00AM
Visit www.housing.siu.edu for more information.
Campus Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:30PM
University Bookstore 8:00AM - 8:00PM
1st Floor, Student Center
Student ID Office 8:00AM – 4:30PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Missouri/Kaskaskia Rooms
Lunch at the Student Center
11:00AM – 2:00PM
1st Floor, Student Center
For a quick meal, be sure to visit the various restaurants on the 1st floor of the Student Center.
Move-In Dining
7:00AM – 9:00AM
Breakfast at Lentz Hall, Trueblood Hall and University Hall
Available to all residents with a meal plan or guests who purchase a meal ticket.
10:30AM – 3:30PM
FREE Cook-out at Grinnell Hall, Lentz Hall, Trueblood Hall, and University Hall.
Compliments of University Housing
4:00PM – 7:00PM
Dinner at Lentz Hall & Trueblood Hall
Available to all residents with a meal plan or guests who purchase a meal ticket.
4:00PM – 6:30PM
Dinner at University Hall
Available to all residents with a meal plan or guests who have purchased a meal ticket.
Friday, August 21st
New Student Move-In
Beginning at 7:00AM
Reserved for NEW STUDENTS. Visit www.housing.siu.edu for more information.
Campus Office Hours
8:00AM – 4:30PM
University Bookstore8:00AM – 8:00PM
1st Floor, Student Center
Student ID Office
8:00AM – 6:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Missouri/Kaskaskia Rooms
Move-In Dining
7:00AM – 9:00AM
Breakfast at Lentz Hall, Trueblood Hall and University Hall
Available to all residents with a meal plan or guests who purchase a meal ticket.
10:30AM – 3:30PM
FREE Cook-out at Grinnell Hall, Lentz Hall, Trueblood Hall, and University Hall.
Compliments of University Housing
4:00PM – 7:00PM
Dinner at Lentz Hall & Trueblood Hall
Available to all residents with a meal plan or guests who purchase a meal ticket.
4:00PM – 6:30PM
Dinner at University Hall
Available to all residents with a meal plan or guests who purchase a meal ticket.
Lunch at the Student Center
11:00AM – 2:00PM
1st Floor, Student Center
For a quick meal, be sure to visit the various restaurants on the 1st floor of the Student Center.
Welcome Fest
7:00PM – 9:00PM
Recreation Center
Come learn what the Carbondale campus and community has to offer. Participate in activities and contests and inquire about the many campus and community involvement opportunities. Don’t miss the FREE food and giveaways! Come catch the Saluki Spirit!
Saturday, August 22nd
Returning Student Move-In
Beginning at 8:00AM
University Bookstore
8:00AM – 8:00PM
Student ID Office
8:00AM – 4:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Missouri/Kaskaskia Rooms
Make-Up SOAR Program
12:00PM – 5:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
International Lounge
Movie Night: Fast and Furious
9:00PM
Sam Rinella Field
Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy a movie under the stars!
Comedy Hypnotist, Dr. Steve Taubman
8:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center Ballrooms
Come and settle down into a comfy seat and join SPC Comedy, as they present, Dr. Steve Taubman. This show will keep you roaring with laughter! Several lucky members of the audience will be selected to be hypnotized! Don’t miss this event!
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Sunday, August 23rd
SLA Class Location Tours 2:00PM – 6:00PM
Bring your class schedule and meet your SLA for a guided tour. Tours will depart from the Student Center entrance.
University Bookstore11:00AM – 5:00PM
1st Floor, Student Center
Student ID Office
11:00AM – 4:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Missouri/Kaskaskia Rooms
Blackboard Training
4:00PM and 5:00PM
Lower Level Trueblood Computer Lab
Many instructors require their students to login to Blackboard. Attend Blackboard Training and invest in your academic future!
Greek Life Cookout
4:00PM – 7:00PM
Sam Rinella Field
Join the SIUC Greek family in a cookout to welcome new students to the SIUC campus.
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Luau Beach Party
4:00PM -8:00PM
Campus Lake Beach
Beach party at Campus Lake! Free food, drinks, music, games and giveaways! Come join the fun!
First Floor Meeting Various Times
Residence Halls
See your Resident Assistant for specific time.
Monday, August 24th
FREE! Ice Cream Sandwich Give-A-Way
11:00PM – 2:00PM
North Entrance of Student Center
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Blackboard Training
6:00PM and 7:00PM
Lower Level Trueblood Computer Lab
Many instructors require their students to login to Blackboard. Attend Blackboard Training and invest in your academic future!
BTO Edutainment: Greek Speak
6:00PM – 8:00PM
Lower Level Grinnell Hall
Come learn about the various Greek organizations at SIUC in a relaxed Q&A panel session.
Come Over and Let’s Hook Up
8:00PM – 9:00PM
Lower Level Grinnell HallJoin us for an interactive dialogue that will challenge you and help you process aspects of college life you may have never thought of before. This presentation will help break the silence and let you talk about sex!
Sponsored by the Student Health Center-Wellness, the Counseling Center, University Housing and the Women’s Center
Tuesday, August 25th
FREE! Sandy Candy
11:00AM – 2:00PM
Free Forum Area (across the overpass, near the parking garage)Come create your personal and flavorful pixy stixs and candy bracelets!
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Blackboard Training
4:00PM and 5:00PM
Lower Level Trueblood Computer Lab
Many instructors require their students to login to Blackboard. Attend Blackboard Training and invest in your academic future!
Meet Me on Main
6:00PM – 10:00PM
Recreation Center
Join the Carbondale community and SIUC campus to celebrate the beginning of the fall semester. Come out for free food, games and music while learning about community vendors and campus sports clubs. Prizes will be awarded to those who participate in guided tours of the downtown business district, and to those who sign up as a Carbondale community volunteer. Prizes include $100 cash, round-trip Amtrak tickets to Chicago and much, much more!
Meet the Greeks
7:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Illinois Room
Come find out about SIUC Fraternities and Sororities.
Come Over and Let’s Hook Up
8:00PM – 9:00PM
Lower Level Grinnell
Join us for an interactive dialogue that will challenge you and help you process aspects of college life you may have never thought of before. This presentation will help break the silence and let you talk about sex!
Sponsored by the Student Health Center-Wellness, the Counseling Center, University Housing and the Women’s Center
Wednesday, August 26th
FREE! Tie Dye Explosion
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Free Forum Area (across the overpass, near the parking garage)
Come express yourself and make a FREE tye dye t-shirt! Shirts will be provided.
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
5:00PM – 8:15PM
Lesar Law School on Greek Row
Register at www.SIUGreeks.com
Blackboard Training
6:00PM and 7:00PM
Lower Level Trueblood Computer Lab
Many instructors require their students to login to Blackboard. Attend Blackboard Training and invest in your academic future!
Autumn Mist
7:00PM – 8:15PM
Lower Level Grinnell Hall
Come meet the ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc and learn the DO’s and DONT’s of surviving college life.
Thursday, August 27th
Student Center Open House 11:00AM – 6:00PM
Student Center
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
5:00PM – 9:15PM
Lesar Law School on Greek Row
Register at www.SIUGreeks.com
Registered Student Organization (RSO) & Volunteerism Fair
5:00PM – 7:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
J.W. Corker Lounge & Ballrooms
The RSO and Volunteerism Fair is a free event designed to help students connect with and learn more about some of our more than 400 Registered Student Organizations (RSOs). Come find out how to get involved on campus!
Sponsored by Student Development
SPC Films Presents : Fast and Furious7:00PM and 9:30PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Auditorium
Come enjoy a FREE movie!
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Game Show: We Can Make You Laugh
7:30PM
1st Floor, Student Center
Roman Room
A game show where you can win FREE MONEY, if you can keep a straight face!
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Come Over and Let’s Hook Up
8:30PM – 9:30PM
Thompson Point, Dining Room 5
Join us for an interactive dialogue that will challenge you and help you process aspects of college life you may have never thought of before. This presentation will help break the silence and let you talk about sex!
Sponsored by the Student Health Center-Wellness, the Counseling Center, University Housing and the Women’s Center
Friday, August 28th
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
5:00PM – 10:00PM
Lesar Law School on Greek Row
Register at www.SIUGreeks.com
Pandemonium: Welcome Back Dance
9:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Ballrooms
Pan-Hellenic Greek Council welcomes all college students, especially freshmen to come and enjoy the night with members of the Pan-Hellenic Greek organizations. Current and valid student identification required for entry.
Admission $5.00
SPC Films Presents : Star Trek7:00PM and 9:30PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Auditorium
Come enjoy a FREE movie!
Sponsored by Student Programming Council
Come Over and Let’s Hook Up
8:00PM – 9:00PM
University Hall Lobby
Join us for an interactive dialogue that will challenge you and help you process aspects of college life you may have never thought of before. This presentation will help break the silence and let you talk about sex!
Sponsored by the Student Health Center-Wellness, the Counseling Center, University Housing and the Women’s Center
Hammered Beach Bash
8:00PM – 11:00PM
Campus Lake Beach
Join us as we kick off another year on campus beach! Enjoy free food, drinks and games!
Saturday, August 29th
Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment
10:15AM – 2:30PM
Lesar Law School on Greek Row
Register at www.SIUGreeks.com
Back to the Pound, Saluki Fest 2009
3:00PM – 7:00PM
Steps of Shryock Auditorium
Featuring The Dave Matthews Tribute Band! Come and enjoy free food, music, give-a-ways and inflatables.
Sponsored by Student Programming Council and University Housing
Family Carnival
5:00PM – 8:00PM
Recreation Center – Small Gymnasium
Family members are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy snacks, games and fun! Also, gather information on activities and services available at the Rec for families and single parents.
National Pan-Hellenic Council’s Smokers Rush
7:00PM - 9:00PM
2nd Floor, Student Center
Ballrooms
Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Iota Phi Theta, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, and Phi Beta Sigma
Sunday, August 30th
Res 2 Rec: Welcome Back Games and Cookout
2:00PM – 6:00PM
Sam Rinella Field
Everyone is invited to join together to meet new friends and old acquaintances! Participate in fun and games and enjoy FREE food!
6:00PM – 9:00PM
Recreation Center
Activities move indoors where participants will learn about the variety of recreational sports and activities hosted by the SIUC Recreation Center. Rotating demonstrations of interactive classes and competitive games will be offered through the intramural sports program.
Dive-In Movie
9:00PM – 11:00PM
Recreation Center
Sit back and enjoy a movie while lounging at the SIUC Recreational Center pool. Viewers can float in the pool or lounge on the deck.
Monday, August 31st
RHA Social 7:00PM – 9:00PM
Lower Level Grinnell Hall
Campus residents gather to meet the new Residence Hall Association (RHA) executive board and various SIUC Housing staff members. Enjoy free pizza and inquire about getting involved with RHA.
Tuesday, September 1st
BTO Edutainment: Ice Cream Social
8:00PM – 9:15PM
Lower Level Grinnell Hall
Campus residents, come learn more about the Black Togetherness Organization (BTO), the University Housing student organization that promotes personal leadership development. Open to all on-campus residents.
Tuesday, September 8th
BTO Edutainment: Roadmap to Success 8:00PM – 9:15PM
Lower Level Grinnell
Engage in an informative discussion on how to be successful as a student at SIUC.
Friday, September 11th
SIUC Leadership Conference 5:30PM – 8:30PM
Student Center
Saturday, September 12th
8:30AM – 3:30PM
Student Center
Aspiring and current student leaders gather to enhance their leadership skills and network with other students, faculty, staff and community partners. Conference includes: a two-day conference, with a Friday evening keynote and networking dinner, a Saturday morning keynote and concurrent workshops throughout the day, and a partnership with the annual Day of Service. Registration fee $5.00
Sponsored by Student Development