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Week Of Welcome

Week of Welcome Header, August 18-24, 2024

The University of Central Missouri’s Week of Welcome (WOW) is a large series of programs hosted by the University to help first year, transfer students and non-traditional students in their transition to academic and student life. WOW is only one week, but the possibilities are endless! Get ready for the semester with the Getting Started Check List

 

Week of Welcome Schedule - Fall 2024

Check out all the activities during UCM's Week of Welcome. All activities are free of charge for you to attend. Engagement in these activities will help you start off your college career on the right path.  

If you are a member of a Recognized Student Organization or campus office and are offering events during this time, please email kerns@ucmo.edu to be added to the 2024 Week of Welcome Schedule.

 

Sunday, August 18

10am-3pm Residence Halls Open
5:30-7:30pm Cookout, Campus Christian House, 211 S. Maguire St.
6pm Ice Cream Social, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St.
6pm Catholic Mass & Dinner, Catholic Newman Center, Alumni Chapel
7-10pm The Union Experience, Elliott Student Union, Elliott Student Union
7-11pm Welcome Back Party, Center for Multiculturalism & Inclusivity, 3rd Floor Union

 

Monday, August 19 - First Day of Classes 

All day Classes Begin
8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
5pm Theatre & Dance Rally, Division of Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
6pm Fraternity & Sorority Information Night, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Union 240
6pm Laser Tag, United Student Housing Association (USHA), SRWC Lower Courts
7pm Axe Throwing, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. 

 

Tuesday, August 20

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
2:30-4:30pm Counseling Center Open House, Counseling Center, Admin 102
4-5:30pm Picnic & Prizes, The Honors College, Achauer House
6pm Fraternity Fun Night, Fraternity/Sorority Life, SRWC Lower Courts
6pm Free Home Cooked Dinner, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St. 
7-9pm Game Night & Donuts, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St.
7pm Catholic Mass & Bonfire, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. 
7:30-9:30pm Inclusivity Rocks & Games, University Housing, Gender & Sexuality Studies, and Free Mom Hugs of Warrensburg, SRWC Lower East Court

 

Wednesday, August 21

8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
3-5pm Involvement Fair, Office of Student Activities, Union Mall
3-5pm Make-and-Take with MAC, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad
5pm Pizza Party, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden
5-7pm Art Walk, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown Warrensburg
6-8pm Fraternity Recruitment Event, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Location TBA
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Fall Auditions, Division of Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
7:30 Bible Study & Worship, Christian Campus House, 211 S. Maguire St. 

 

Thursday, August 22

8am Sorority Recruitment Registration Ends, Fraternity & Sorority Life, Online
8:30am-4pm Pop-in for Advising, Success Advising Center, Union 128
10am-4pm Week of Welcome Blood Drive, Volunteer Services, Union Ballrooms
5pm Welcome Back BBQ, Lutheran Student Center, 215 S. Holden
6pm Watermelon Luau, Baptist Student Union, 302 S. College St.
6:30pm Theatre & Dance Fall Callbacks, Division of Theatre & Dance, Highlander Theatre
7pm UCM Bingo, Mo's Activities Council, South Quad (Outside SRWC)
7pm Newman Consumed, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St. 

 

Friday, August 23

5pm Food & Field Day, Christian Campus House, Location TBD
7pm Men's & Women's Night, Catholic Newman Center, 307 S. Holden St.
8pm Dodgeball - Outdoor Movie and Game, Mo's Activities Council, East Field

 

Saturday, August 24

8am-12pm Warrensburg Farmers Market, Warrensburg Main Street, Downtown

 

Involvement Fair

Over 100 organizations attend the Involvement Fair the first Wednesday of every semester. This is a great opportunity for you to see what Student Organizations match your passions and interests.

 

Want to participate in the Involvement Fair?

If you represent a Recognized Student Organization and want to participate in this year's Involvement Fair, please complete the form located on Central Connect. 

Register on Central Connect

 

 

 

Contact

Student Activities
Elliott Union 217
Warrensburg, MO 64093
Tel: (660 543-4007

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