Welcome Week 2018 Volunteers

Volunteer to help make Welcome Week a huge success!

Welcome Week is being held August 16-19 and is a great way to introduce new students to the University of Louisville! We certainly can't do it all on our own and are very appreciative of all the help from our friends around campus. Below you will find a list of the events we will need help staffing at Welcome Week. These are in addition to any events you may be asked to work through your unit/department.

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******DAY ONE: THURSDAY, AUGUST 16TH******
Cardinal Kickoff SHIFT: 3:30pm-6:15pm Join us for the official kickoff as we celebrate the start of Welcome Week with students and their families. You'll be helping us greet students and families.
Kick Back in the Stacks SHIFT: 6:30pm-9:00pm The Library comes to life with a dramatic mix of dancers, magicians and other novelty performers; BINGO; interactive service project; a photo station; scavenger hunt; local food samples and MORE! Students will learn about the Library and other important campus resources. Discover. Explore. Be amazed!
Commuter & Transfer Student Gathering SHIFT: 6:00pm-7:30pm First Year Initiatives, REACH and Transfer Services welcome students to campus during this interactive session about making the most of their UofL experience. Here they have the opportunity to meet other new commuter and transfer students. Upperclass students who’ve recently been in their shoes will offer their best tips and answer questions as students prepare for their first semester at UofL.
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******DAY TWO: FRIDAY, AUGUST 17TH******
CARDS Take Flight: Part 1 SHIFT: 9:30am-10:30am CARDS Take Flight will consist of two components that support success as a UofL student: Small group meetings: All first time freshmen will meet in a small group with your peer mentor. Arts & Sciences students will also meet your orientation course instructor at this time. The Other 4.0: Based on Jullien Gordon’s TED Talk and book, 101 Things To Do Before You Graduate, this presentation empowers college students to maximize college and minimize debt. You will be helping us check-in students for this event.
Alumni Picnic SHIFT: 12:00pm-1:30pm The UofL Alumni Association invites you to join them for food, music, giveaways and fun. Hear from SOAR (Student Organization for Alumni Relations) on how you can help bridge the gap between current students and alumni. You will be helping with check-in and logistics.
CARDS Take Flight: Part 2 SHIFT: 3:15pm-5:30pm This event will consist of two components that support success as a UofL student: Small group meetings: All first time freshmen will meet again in a small group with your peer mentor. Student Success Resource Fair: Offices from across campus will be available to answer your questions and help you take care of business before the start of the term, including support for finding work-study and part-time jobs.
SAB's Lou Lounge @ SRC SHIFT: 6:00pm-8:00pm Check out everything the amazing Student Recreation Center offers and hang out with Student Activities Board while you enjoy an eclectic, engaging, relaxing night with your friends accompanied by a blend of food, music and culture that expresses the Louisville spirit. You will be helping with check-in and logistics.
Movie Night with Athletics SHIFT: 8:00pm-9:30pm Watch Avengers: Infinity War, grab your free Adidas tee and take the first official picture of the class of 2022. Doors open at 8:30. You will be helping with the loading and unloading of the shuttles as well as checking-in students for this event.
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******DAY THREE: SATURDAY, AUGUST 18TH******
SOUL: Student Outreach Uniting Louisville SHIFT: 10:00am-12:30pm Discover how to make the most of UofL service and leadership opportunities, then work alongside those you meet. You will be helping to get everyone checked-in and on the buses.
CARDnival SHIFT: 7:00pm-9:00pm Join the Student Activities Board for a night out at your own CARDnival. Make new friends while you find out about upcoming SAB events and exciting involvement opportunities. Enjoy FREE food, music, inflatables, PRIZES and more! You will be helping with set up and checking-in students for this event.
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Thank you for volunteering! You'll be contacted at the beginning of August with details and your confirmed volunteer schedule.