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Parents & Family,
At the University of Louisville, we consider each student's growth and development from a holistic perspective. It's understood that we all want to see these individuals reach their goal of earning a college degree. In addition, we expect that the journey toward graduation will help them to learn more about themselves, to figure out their place in the world, and to build a strong foundation of knowledge and integrity which will support their future successes.
Welcome Week is an essential component of your student's trek to success as they embark on their higher education journey at the University of Louisville. First Year Initiatives programs have been intentionally designed to support your commuter or residential student in those important first steps at UofL. The week's events will allow our students to make immediate personal connections with faculty, staff and students on campus and will introduce them to the civic, academic, personal and social opportunities that the University has to offer.
Starting college isn't just a big transition for your student; it's a big change for you, too. For that reason, we encourage you to be a part of this important time in your student's life and attend the events that are also open to parent participation. The events listed below will help you get an idea of what you have to look forward to at Welcome Week, August 21 - 25, 2013!
Best,
Christy Metzger
Director, Office of First Year Initiatives
Parking: You can park free at the Floyd Street Garage August 19 - 25. Get directions to campus.
FAMILY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
WELCOME WEEK 2013
Wednesday, August 21 - Sunday, August 25
***TENTATIVE! This schedule is based on Welcome Week 2012, and will be updated as events are finalized!***
Printable Family Schedule of Events (PDF)- will be available in August 2013 when schedule is finalized
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
9:00am
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6:00pm
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Welcome & Info Lounge
Jazzman’s Café, Student Activities Center
Refresh with drinks, free samples and fun prizes sponsored by Sodexo. Event guides, local shopping/dining maps, answers to your questions, and computer access are all here!
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| 9:00am |
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6:00pm |
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UPS Family Welcome Stations
Louisville Hall (also serving Bettie Johnson/Kurz/Community Park), Threlkeld Hall, Unitas Hall, Miller Hall
Questions about UofL, Welcome Week, Campus Health and more? Parents Association and Health Promotion staff have your answers! Refuel with cold water and snacks, pick up your free Cardinal Parent Proud car decal, grab a Welcome Week schedule, maps to stores and restaurants, and more!
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| 8:00am |
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6:00pm |
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Book It to Barnes and Noble
Student Activities Center
Stop by our campus bookstore to pick up your textbooks, shop for essentials and enter to win UofL gear!
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11:00am
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7:00pm
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Welcome Lunch (11:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) and Dinner (4:30 - 7:00 p.m.)
The Ville Grill, 3rd St. and Brandeis Ave.
FREE food for families! Students, purchase your meal on your meal plan and treat up to 3 family members free. Experience your all-you-care-to-eat "kitchen away from home."
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1:20pm |
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Health Insurance Literacy Workshops (1:00 – 1:20 p.m.) and (1:30 – 1:50 p.m.)
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
Who pays for medical care if you get sick? Have you made the right decisions about health insurance and fees? Students and parents, take just 30 mins. to get info and ask questions about the health fee waiver, insurance enrollment, and medical care access.
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4:20pm |
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Health Insurance Literacy Workshops (4:00 – 4:20 p.m.) and (4:30 – 4:50 p.m.)
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
See above.
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Thursday, August 22, 2013
9:00am
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4:00pm
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Welcome & Info Lounge
Jazzman’s Café, Student Activities Center
Refresh with drinks, free samples and fun prizes sponsored by Sodexo. Event guides, local shopping/dining maps, answers to your questions, and computer access are all here!
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6:00pm |
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Book It to Barnes and Noble
Student Activities Center
Head over to your campus bookstore to pick up textbooks, shop for other essentials, and enter to win UofL gear!
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| 9:00am |
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9:45am |
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“Wake Up” Yoga
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
Newbies and experienced welcomed. Mats provided.
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| 10:00am |
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10:45am |
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“Energize” Yoga
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
Newbies and experienced welcomed. Mats provided.
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| 10:00am |
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11:00am |
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Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville
Meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp
Take a scenic walk in Old Louisville with Intramurals.
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11:00am
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Car-Free Lunch Trip to Gray St. Farmers' Market
11:00 a.m. meet up
Cyclists gather in front of the Red Barn. Bus riders bring UofL ID and meet at the TARC Route #18 stop across from the Floyd St. Garage and the Belknap Bus Station. Bring spending cash/debit card. All attendees will receive a reusable UofL Sustainability shopping bag made in the USA of 100% recycled materials!
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1:20pm |
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Health Insurance Literacy Workshops (1:00 – 1:20 p.m.) and (1:30 – 1:50 p.m.)
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
Who pays for medical care if you get sick? Have you made the right decisions about health insurance and fees? Students and parents, take just 30 mins. to get info and ask questions about the health fee waiver, insurance enrollment, and medical care access.
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Friday, August 23, 2013
9:00am
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9:45am
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“Wake Up” Yoga
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
Newbies and experienced welcomed. Mats provided.
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| 10:00am |
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10:45am
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“Energize” Yoga
Health Promotion Activity Room, Student Services Annex
Newbies and experienced welcomed. Mats provided.
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11:00am
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Morning Walk: Discover Old Louisville
Meet at the bottom of the Student Activities Center ramp
Get up, get out, and get into Cardinal Stadium with Intramurals.
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11:30am |
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Student Affairs Interactive Café
1st Floor Atrium, Student Activities Center
Come meet the Dean and Student Affairs Team, and enjoy refreshments!
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3:00pm |
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Family Friendly Dining & Info Station
McAlister’s Deli, Miller IT Center, Lower Level
While students reunite with SOSers and get to know CAPS Leaders, families can chat with Parents Association staff, ask questions, grab a free Cardinal Parent Proud decal and resources, and get a McAlister’s Deli coupon for a discounted lunch. Campus tours will depart at 1 and 2 p.m.
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4:00pm |
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Unit Open Houses
Meet faculty and staff associated with your student's intended area of study.
Arts & Sciences: Gardiner Hall Lawn (Rain: SAC Atrium)
Business: Business Atrium
Education and Human Development: College of Education Atrium
Music: Music Main Lobby
Nursing/ Dentistry: Strickler Hall Lobby
Speed: Ernst Hall Auditorium
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5:30pm |
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New Student Convocation and CAPS Ceremony
Comstock Hall, School of Music
Hear greetings from President Ramsey and other campus leaders, and be part of the 2013 CAPS Ceremony.
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7:00pm |
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Alumni BBQ and Networking Event
Quad by Bingham Humanities Building & Ekstrom Library
Once a Cardinal, always a Cardinal! UofL Alumni welcome students and families and host you for dinner, music and games.
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8:30pm |
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President's Coffee and Dessert Reception
Grawemeyer Hall
Meet President Ramsey and faculty members from across campus.
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11:00pm |
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Free Planetarium Shows to UofL students/families on the hour
Rauch Planetarium
8:00pm – BIG
9:00pm – Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon
10:00pm – Oasis in Space
11:00pm – Pink Floyd's The Wall
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and reach their goals of earning a quality education
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