Spring Hill College announces Welcome Week schedule
Special Bookstore Hours
Friday, August 17th: 10:00am-8:00pm
Saturday, August 18th: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Sunday, August 19th: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, August 17th
8:00am - 2:00pm — New Student Move-In
Location
Varies
2:30pm-3:30pm — New Commuter Check-In &
Meeting
Lower Commons, Campus Center
What does a commuter need to know to be successful at Spring High
College? Come find out while you get the chance the meet and greet
other campus commuters and learn about getting involved on the
Hill.
3:30pm - 5:00pm — Seminar Group
Meeting
Byrne Hall
* Required for all new students
4:00pm — Parents Meeting: A Final
Conversation
Byrne Hall
An optional, but final opportunity for parents to casually discuss with
lhughesistrators any remaining issues, questions or feelings as their son
or daughter begin their college experience. Joe Deighton, Vice
President for Student Affairs, and Linda Olen, Wellness Center
Counselor, will lead the discussion.
5:00pm — President’s
Convocation
Avenue of the Oaks
* Required for all new
students
Rain Location: Outlaw Recreation
Center
6:00pm — Class of 2011
Photo
Byrne Hall Steps
6:00pm — President’s
Reception
Campus Center Lawn & Lower Commons
Students and their families are invited to join SHC lhughesistrators,
faculty and staff at a reception in their honor. Heavy hors d’oeuvres
and beverages will be available.
8:00pm — Badger Bingo
Night
Lower Commons/ Campus Center
Students and their parents are invited to socialize and snack as they
try their luck at winning prizes to kick off their college experience!
Prizes will include Residence Hall Room essentials, SHC must-haves and
even a book scholarship!
10:00pm — Hall
Meetings
Residence Halls
*All campus residents are required to attend; locations to be
posted in individual halls.
Saturday, August 18th
8:30am — Seminar Group
Meeting
Location Varies
* Required for all new students
9:10am — Badger
Business
Location Varies
*Required for all new students.
Students must participate in this rotation of activities to
include
assessments, E-Chug and the “Amazing Badger,” a series of
teambuilding exercises.
12:30pm-1:30pm — Lunch in Seminar
Groups
Marketplace Cafeteria
* Required for all new
students
2:00pm-2:30pm — Seminar Group
Meeting
Location Varies
*Required for all new students
2:30pm-3:30pm — Speaker: Cpl. Emmett
Byrd
Byrne Hall
*Required for all new
students
3:45pm-5:00pm — Group
Meeting
Location Varies
* Required for all new students
6:00pm —
LUAU!
Campus Center Lawn & Lower Commons
Put on your Hawaiin shirt and grass skirt and join us for some fun!
Enjoy food, music and fun at this special Welcome Weekend event for new
students and the SHC community.
9:00pm — Outdoor Movie: Surf’s
Up
Rydex Commons
Sit back, relax and enjoy popcorn & a
movie!
Rain Location: Lower Commons
Sunday, August 19th
9:30am — Music & Ministry
Meeting
St. Joseph Chapel
Interested in utilizing your musical talents while at SHC? All
singers and musicians are invited to check out the opportunities
available to them on campus.
11:00am —
Mass
St. Joseph Chapel
1:00pm-5:00pm — Returning Student
Move-In
Residence Halls
2:00pm -4:00pm —
PlayFair
Outlaw Recreation Center
*Required for all new students. Have a great time getting to know your
SHC family!
This fun and energetic event is mandatory for all new students.
Please remember to wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes (no
flip-flops or hard-soled shoes).
5:00pm-7:00pm — Welcome Back to the
Caf’!
Marketplace
Cafeteria
7:00pm-8:30pm — Floor
Meetings
Residence Halls
*All campus residents are required to attend
9:00pm — Welcome
Mass
St. Joseph Chapel
10:00pm — Campus Ministry Pizza
Social
Rydex Commons
Join us after the Mass for food and fellowship. All students are
invited.
Monday, August 20th
8:00am — Fall Semester Classes
Begin
In a classroom near
you!
5:00pm-7:00pm — Welcome
Picnic
Campus Center Lawn
All students, faculty and staff are invited to kick off the academic
year! Join the SHC Community for a picnic dinner and music.
7:00pm — Ice Cream
Social
Lower Commons
Sponsored by Student Government Association. Meet and greet
campus
Administrators as you enjoy an ice cream sundae!
Tuesday, August 21st
4:00pm — Summer Eats &
Treats
Viragh Quad
Sponsored by the Office of Residence Life. Check out Skip’s Place
and enjoy some tasty summer treats as your day winds down!
9:00pm — Cloister
Social
The Cloister
Sponsored by Campus Programming Board. Come and enjoy food, music
and prizes!
Wednesday, August 22nd
9:00pm — Dodgeball
Tournament
Outlaw Recreation Center
Sponsored by Athletics & Recreation. Dodge! Dip! Duck! Dive!
Dodge! Kick off the year with some dodgeball! For more
information, contact Intramural Sports in the Outlaw
Center.
Thursday, August 23rd
9:00pm — Hypnotist Brian
Imbus
Lower Commons
Sponsored by the Campus Programming Board. This live show is a
guaranteed good time! Watch as your friends are influenced by the
power of suggestion…or maybe see what YOU would do!
Friday, August 24th
9:00pm — Outdoor
Flick
Rydex Commons
You bring your blanket and chair- We’ll provide a great movie, popcorn
and soda!
Sunday, August 26th
3:00pm — Pig Out!: 1st Annual Greek Pig
Roast
Rydex Commons
Sponsored by the SHC Greek Community. All students are invited to
join SHC’s Fraternities and Sororities in pigging out! Come out
for great food, music and fun!
Tuesday, August 28th
11:00am-3:00pm — Badger
Expo
Outlaw Recreation Center
Find your place on the Hill! Don’t miss this chance to get more
information on student organizations, campus programs, and community
involvement opportunities. In addition, check out local
restaurants, stores, banks and other vendors to see what they have to
offer SHC students. Lunch will be served.
Wednesday, August 29th
12:15pm — Mass of the Holy
Spirit
St. Joseph Chapel
3:30pm-4:30pm — Foley Center Service
Fair
Lower Commons
Service Learning Students as well as the campus community are invited
to come see the service and volunteer opportunities available to them
through the Foley Center and community agencies. Don’t miss this
chance to learn more about giving back to others in our
community!
