Fall 2018 Welcome Week is mainly made to welcome incoming tigers to campus, but many of its events are open to all MU students. The Week officially starts on August 15, the same day as Residence Halls’ Move-In date, and lasts until Sunday, August 19, right before classes start.
The kick-off events for the class of 2022 start with the First Roar on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., at the Mizzou Arena. Freshmen will get to know some Mizzou traditions, take a class photo and meet Chancellor Cartwright, MSA President Julia Wopata and athletic coaches.
Also on Wednesday night, Block Parties start at 8:30 pm. They’re happening in each Residence Hall neighborhood, and you don’t have to be in your first year at Mizzou to attend. They will have bean bag tosses, free food and much more.
Thursday will be a busy day on campus. MizzouRec will be showcasing its different activities throughout the day for free, the MU Student Center is hosting all sorts of games — from flip the cup to Family Feud – and at 7:30 p.m. at Tiger Plaza, there will be a Glow Yoga session with glow sticks provided. Also, on Thursday night at 10 p.m., the Midnight BBQ, a freshman Mizzou tradition, will be held in front of the Student Center on Rollins Street.
On Friday, a lot of courses will have open houses during the day, such as Anthropology, Geological Sciences and the School of Journalism. As for new students, freshmen will have the opportunity to Paint the M at Faurot Field at 7:30 p.m. and watch “ Avengers: Infinity War” right after at 9 p.m. in Jesse Auditorium.
Perhaps one of the most awaited events is the free Fall Welcome Concert. This year’s performer is the band American Authors. They are playing at Carnahan Quad on August 18 at 9:00 p.m.
But that’s not all the fun on Saturday. MU students also have the chance to be part of a Human vs. Zombies Mini-Game of nerf tag at Peace Park or play some ultimate frisbee at Stankowski Field, while learning all about the sport with MU Men’s and Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club teams.
Finally, on Sunday, the class of 2022 will run through the Columns of Francis Quad during the Tiger Walk at 6 p.m. This is considered by many to be the most traditional event of Welcome Week. But before that, they can experience the second most traditional event of their first week as tigers: Shakespeare’s Pizza Party with free slices to all MU students.
Welcome Week also has some activities for more than one day. For example, the Morning Runnings, that will show to Mizzou’s new runners the best routes on and off campus, and the Coffee Walks, made to introduce some coffee places on campus and downtown to the new students, will both happen in the morning from Thursday to Sunday. Mizzou’s Observatory, on the fifth floor of the Physics Building, will also be open for students to take a look at the stars on the nights of August 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m.
For more information on dates and times or details, all of the events mentioned and many more can be found at the MU calendar website (calendar.missouri.edu) so that students can plan out their best Fall Welcome Week possible.
_Edited by Alexandra Sharp | asharp@themaneater.com_
