REF NO.: 89

SUBJECT: Memorial's St. John's campus launches Welcome Week for new students

DATE: August 31, 2018

Memorial University will welcome more than 1,900 new undergraduate students to the St. John’s campus this weekend.

“The start of the fall semester is the most exciting time on campus and we are thrilled to be once again hosting a variety of exciting events intended to welcome new students and their families, and smooth the transition to university life,” said Jennifer Browne, interim director, Student Life.

Ms. Browne encourages all new undergraduate students on the St. John’s campus to participate in the Welcome Week events planned for Sept. 2-8.

“We have a full and diverse program for Welcome Week 2018, and we want to help build a sense of community and enhance the overall well-being of our students from day one,” said Ms. Browne. “In partnership with academic and administrative units across campus, Memorial will highlight the student experience through activities that inspire students to connect and thrive.”

“Our goal is for all students to start the academic year confident about their decision to come to Memorial, to feel energized and invested in their learning, and motivated to make the most of their time here.”

The full event schedule for Welcome Week is available here.

For more information, please contact Jennifer Batten, senior communications advisor, Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) at jbatten@mun.ca or office: (709) 864-4873; or cell: (709) 727-2178.
 
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Sunday, Sept. 2
• 9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Residence move-in day, Hatcher Square, Paton College
• 12-2:30 p.m.: Lunch and concert, Hatcher Square, Paton College

Monday, Sept. 3
• 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Welcoming Ceremonies, Field House. Showcases some of Memorial’s students and athletes, featuring performances by the School of Music, MUN Cheerleaders and MUN Latin Ensemble.
• 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Undergraduate Parent and Family Orientation, Physical Education Gym, (PE-2000)

Tuesday, Sept. 4
• 9-10:15 a.m.: Academic Matriculation, D.F. Cook Recital Hall, School of Music. Official ceremony welcoming new students to the academic community at Memorial, featuring Dr. Gary Kachanoski, president and vice-chancellor; Dr. Noreen Golfman, provost and vice-president (academic); Dr. Susan Dyer-Knight, chancellor; and other university leaders.
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: @MemorialU Fair, University Centre, third floor. Information booths, exhibitors and resources.

Wednesday, Sept. 5
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: @MemorialU Fair, University Centre, third floor. Info booths, exhibitors and resources.
• 12-1 p.m.: Instant Choir, University Centre, food court. A pop-up, instant choir featuring voices from across campus. All voices welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 6
• 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Wellness and Academic Expo, University Centre, third floor. Wellness and academic supports available at Memorial.
• 12-12:30 p.m.: Pop-up Shakespeare, Memorial Tower. Rain location: UC Food Court. Shakespearean performances on the lunch break.

Friday, Sept. 7
• 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Tent Gathering, green space between the QEII Library and the Memorial Tower. An opportunity for students, staff and faculty to learn about Aboriginal cultures with throat singing, storytelling and food.