Bulldog Welcome Week

Move-in
New Students
Time: 9:00-4:00 PM

Jujutsu*
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Meet in Kirby Ballroom
Come dressed in comfortable athletic wear and expect to learn and apply jujutsu in this introductory class. No martial arts experience necessary. Sponsored by UMD Dept. of Applied Sciences. http://www.jujutsuclub.org/

Hiking
Time: 11:00-2:00 PM
Place: Meet at the entrance of the Library
Explore the hiking trails closest to campus - Bagley, Hartley and the famous Superior Hiking Trail. Comfortable walking shoes required. Sponsored by UMD Health Services! 

DTA Bus to Downtown & Back
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Bus Hub
See mansions, restaurants, shopping, parks, Canal Park, the skywalk to UMD Hockey games, and more! Take the #6 Bus at exactly 2:02 pm from Kirby Bus Hub to Downtown and the #13 bus back. Wear masks.

Concerts on the Pier at Glensheen*
Time: 5:00-8:30 PM
Place: Glensheen Mansion (Down the hill from UMD on Lake Superior)
How you'll get there: UMD Students will receive a free shuttle ride to Glensheen's free concert on Wednesday, August 25. You haven’t lived a true Duluth summer night until you’ve attended a night of Concerts on the Pier at Glensheen. Duluth musicians play on the end of Glensheen’s 100-ft. pier that juts out into Lake Superior. Concert goers pack the shoreline and arrive to watch the show via every watercraft vehicle imaginable. Gates 5pm // Showtime 7pm // Curfew 9pm - Continuous Shuttle 4:30PM - 8:30PM - Pickup @ UMD Kirby Bus Hub - Dropoff @ Glensheen - Look for the yellow school bus!

Paper Writing 101*
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Place: Zoom
Writing academic papers is about researching topics and developing and supporting your ideas. Your papers also need to follow specific formatting guidelines. In this workshop, you will review or learn how to approach writing papers for your courses. The goal is for you to gain confidence in successfully completing assignments. Sponsored UMD Academic Writing and Learning Center. https://awlc.d.umn.edu/  Insta: @writwork_umd

Tie-Dye T-shirt FUN
Time: 4:30-5:30 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
Get creative and tie-dye a t-shirt shirt with Bulldog Beginnings. A white T-shirt will be provided for you! Or you can bring your own item. All supplies will be provided. You will need to finish the final processes on your own, but it's easy.

Why the Financial Planning Program Could be for YOU!*
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Garden Room
Informational session on the UMD Financial Planning Program.

Pass that Lecture Class!
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Location: Montague Hall 80
Chances are good you'll have a large lecture class sometime in your first year of college. Come learn some proven strategies to help you succeed in those 100+ student classes and hear some tips about what NOT to do as well.

DIY Terrariums
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
Come make a super cute terrarium to decorate your dorm room! Sponsored by the AMAZING Kirby Program Board! Insta: @kpbumd

Beyond the Letters: Greek Life at UMD*
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: UMD Garden Room OR Zoom
For over 50 years, Greek Life has been a longstanding tradition at UMD. You may already know you are interested in joining a Greek-lettered organization or have questions about what a fraternity/sorority even is. This session is a no-commitment, informal way to learn about: the history of Greek Life, introduce you to the three councils and ten Greek-lettered organizations on campus and provide a brief overview on how to join a fraternity or sorority at UMD. Sponsored by UMD Greek Life! Insta: @umduluthgreek

Movie: Soul
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Place: Bohannon 90
Grab your blankets, pillows, whatever makes you happy and join us for a relaxing movie night. Tonight, it'll be a Disney movie: Soul! Soul is about how an unfulfilled band teacher pursues his passion for Jazz and lands a spot on a legendary Jazz band after impressing the leader with his skills. Joe, feeling the greatest he's ever been in a long time, heads back home only to fall into a manhole that will change his perception and transform his world as he knows it. Be there!

Move-in 
New Students
9:00-3:00 PM

Bagels & Boomerangs with SCSE
Time: 9:30-11:00AM
Place: Field next to Swenson Science Building near the Disc Golf Course!
Join Dean Wendy Reed and staff and faculty from the Swenson College of Science & Engineering for breakfast and some boomerang action! We'll provide some basics on the physics of throwing a boomerang along with free bagels and other yummy breakfast treats from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in softball fields 1 & 2 across from the Solon Campus Center. Free boomerangs to the first 150 SCSE students that stop by to visit! Sponsored by Swenson College of Science & Engineering

Media Hub Open House!
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Place: ITSS Media Hub
Media Hub is launching it's new space! Come join us to tour the space and test out equipment like VR!

Let’s Create a Language! (An Introduction to Linguistics)*
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Zoom 
People have been creating languages for hundreds of years—for unity, for art, for experiment. Most of these languages never become known, but some have attained modest celebrity (e.g., Klingon, Star Trek; Dothraki, Game of Thrones) or acquired millions of speakers (e.g., Esperanto). How could you create a language? Make up some words? Yes, and much more. Language entails a complex system of sounds, meaning, word-formation processes, and word-order rules. Language creators must know all facets of Linguistics. By the end of this session, you will know more about what language is. You will also learn what Linguistics is and what courses are available at UMD. This event is designed for incoming students, but may also be of interest to any student who has not yet settled on a major, is interested in studying language, or has ever wondered about Linguistics. Sponsored by English, Linguistics, & Writing Studies!

Writing the Creative Mind
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Zoom Password: 0mgF&v
Could stories be written about your life? Do you have an eye for detail? Are you interested in creative writing? This session will introduce participants to creative nonfiction writing. Attendees will learn basic features of the genre and have the opportunity to participate in generative writing exercises. Sponsored by Department of English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies. 

Inspire STEM in Community Youth: SCSE Outreach*
Time: 11:00-12:00 PM
Place: Zoom (Password: rym0na)
Enrich your college experience while volunteering to support local youth. Swenson College outreach has various opportunities on/ off-campus and virtually. No experience required: We provide best-practice training to work with youth through mentoring, tutoring, leading fun STEM activities, and more. A great way to become more connected with your college and your community. Sponsored by UMD SCSE Outreach!

What Does Spirituality Have to With College Life?
Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
Place: Kirby Rafters
You came here to grow right? As a human, in your field, to meet new people, and get new experiences. College is a greenhouse for growth. But how does our spiritual health and growth play into it? Good question. Join student leaders and staff from InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to learn about how spiritual life in college can lead to flourishing on campus! Sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship! Insta: @iv.duluth

BBQ! 
Time: 12:00 noon - approx 3:00 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served with outdoor activities being offered that include spike-ball and corn hole. This event is for EVERYONE. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi! Insta: @deltasigmapiduluth https://www.deltasigmapi.org/

CANCELED! I live at Bluestone!

SCSE Informational
Time: 2:30-3:30 PM
Place: Chem 200
Welcome to Swenson College of Science and Engineering from Dean Wendy Reed. This session is to connect you with critical resources and expectations as a student in SCSE. Insta: @UMDswenson

Kickball and Kettle Corn*
Time: 6:15-8:15 PM
Place: Field 5
Meet some new friends and bring back recess with Kickball and Kettle Corn! Join Duluth Cru, a campus ministry at UMD, at the varsity softball diamond (right next to Ianni Hall) for kickball, popcorn, and fun! Sponsored by Duluth Cru at UMD! lighthousecru.com Insta: @duluthcru, @umduluthaia, @epicumduluth

Game Show Night: Jeopardy!
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Griggs Center
Play Jeopardy with new friends!

From Earth to the Universe*
Time: 6:30-7:00 and 7:30-8:00 PM
Place: UMD Planetarium
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths, and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity's oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today's grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe. d.umn.edu/planet Insta: @umd_Planetarium 

Beyond the Letters: Greek Life at UMD*
Place: Kirby Rafters OR Zoom
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
For over 50 years, Greek Life has been a longstanding tradition at UMD. You may already know you are interested in joining a Greek-lettered organization or have questions about what a fraternity/sorority even is. This session is a no-commitment, informal way to learn about: the history of Greek Life, introduce you to the three councils and ten Greek-lettered organizations on campus and provide a brief overview on how to join a fraternity or sorority at UMD. Sponsored by UMD Greek Life! Insta: @umduluthgreek

Paper Writing 101*
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room (3rd floor)
Writing academic papers is about researching topics and developing and supporting your ideas. Your papers also need to follow specific formatting guidelines. In this workshop, you will review or learn how to approach writing papers for your courses. The goal is for you to gain confidence in successfully completing assignments. Sponsored UMD Academic Writing and Learning Center. Insta: @writwork_umd

From Earth to the Universe*
Time: 7:30-8:00 PM
Place: UMD Planetarium
The night sky, both beautiful and mysterious, has been the subject of campfire stories, ancient myths, and awe for as long as there have been people. A desire to comprehend the Universe may well be humanity's oldest shared intellectual experience. Yet only recently have we truly begun to grasp our place in the vast cosmos. To learn about this journey of celestial discovery, from the theories of the ancient Greek astronomers to today's grandest telescopes, we invite you to experience From Earth to the Universe. d.umn.edu/planet Insta: @umd_Planetarium 

Movie: Black Panther
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Place: Montague Hall 80
Grab your blankets, pillows, or whatever makes you happy and join us for a relaxing movie night. Tonight we are putting on one of Marvel's superhero movies, Black Panther! A newly crowned king to the African nation of Wakanda, T'Challa is faced with a powerful enemy that tests him and power of the Black Panther. With the safety of his people and the rest of the world at risk, T'Challa must rally his allies to defeat the enemies standing before them. See you then!

UPDATE: Scramble has been MOVED to the Fieldhouse*
Time: 9:00-10:00 PM
Place: Ward Wells Fieldhouse (Indoors) (Wear a mask!!) 
One of THE most fun parts about Welcome Week!! And due to the interactive nature of this event, participants need to wear a face-covering to participate in this event. So mask up and let's have some FUN!

Ice Cream Social*
Time: 10:30-11:30 PM
Place: Field House (during the Scramble!)
Free ice cream sandwiches and popsicles! Brought to you by Kirby Program Board! Insta: @kpbumd

Move-in
Returning Students 

This isn’t your “OLD TIME Religion” 
Time: 9:30-10:30 AM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
See what some Campus ministries are up to, several will be talking about their group and what they are up to! Sponsored by UMD Campus Ministry! #bulldogfaith

Minnesota English, Language Change, and the University
Time: 3:00 PM
Place: Humanities 464
The focus of this workshop is Linguistic Diversity--especially in Minnesota English--and success in College Writing and beyond. Sponsored by English, Linguistics, and Writing Studies!

SCSE Informational
Time: 9:15-9:45 AM
Place: Chem 200
Welcome to Swenson College of Science and Engineering from Dean Wendy Reed. This session is to connect you with critical resources and expectations as a student in SCSE. Insta: @UMDswenson

Treasure Hunt "Goose Chase!"
Time: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM 
Place: Goose Chase app!
Download the Goose Chase app. Enter the game KMMRL6!

Champ Chats: Q&A with current UMD students!
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Place: Edu 50
Ask those questions -- anything and everything -- to current UMD students.

Music Major Welcome
Time: 12:30-1:15 PM 
Place: Weber Music Hall 
The Department of Music will hold an informational meeting for all incoming Music Majors.

Theatre Major Meet & Greet
Time: 12:30-1:15
Place: MPAC Lobby
First-year students will have the opportunity to meet with their Theatre faculty advisors. All Theatre faculty, staff and first year Theatre majors are encouraged to attend.

Balling on a Budget!
Time: 11:30-12:30 PM 
Place: Kirby 268 (In the Multicultural Center) 
We will go over how to create a budget, a few different styles, and address questions about anything that comes up along the way! Presented by Affinity Plus. Insta: @affinity_plus

Escape Rooms
Time: 11:30-1:00 PM 
Place: Kirby Rafters 
Two escape rooms to choose from:
• Trapped in a room soon to be flooded by zombies with a craving for pizza, you must escape within the given time to survive! And if you don't, sacrifice a buddy's slice while you try your chances against the zombies! 
• Solve a murder mystery 1920's Gatsby style! The Carnegie's party turned into a murder crime and we're putting you on the case to find out who dunnit! 

Yard Games
Time: 12:00 noon until 2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
Spikeball, Kubb, Frisbee, and so much more! Sponsored by Alpha Omega Campus Ministry! Insta: @alphaomegaduluth

Pizza and Politics
Time: 12:00-3:00 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
Come and grab a slice while you meet some of the members of the Bulldog Republicans on campus. Whether you are interested in joining or just want to meet some new people, all are welcome. You can talk about politics and current events, make new friends and connections, or ask questions about UMD and your classes. All are welcome as long as you are interested in a civil and polite discourse. Sponsored by UMD College Republicans! Insta: @bulldogrepublicans

Art & Design Major Welcome
Time: 12:30-1:15 PM
Place: Bohannon Hall 90
**Required for all Art & Design majors**
Meet your professors, the Art & Design staff, as well as your future classmates. Together we will talk about the programs, the department, & highlight what we are looking forward to this academic year.

Surviving Engineering...While Still Seeing The Light of Day
Time: 12:30-1:30 PM
Place: Griggs Center
This event will introduce engineering at UMD, with a focus on how new students can navigate the degree with success. Highlights include the top five ways to succeed in engineering, basics on taking college tests, and plenty of time for questions. Sponsored by UMD Civil Engineering! Insta: @UMDSwenson

Career Expo
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Join us to learn about all the major & career resources available to you through UMD Career & Internship Services through fun, interactive activities! The Expo will provide you the opportunity to explore: resume & cover letter writing, career assessments, internship & job search resources, using Handshake, career fairs, UMD majors/minors & how they relate to possible career paths, and tips for first year, second year, transfer, and continuing students! Come away with some great knowledge, resources, and giveaways. Sponsored by UMD Career & Internship Services! Insta: @umdcareers

Dancing With Attitude(s)
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Place: 150A Small Gym
Come dance with us! No dance experience required. Learn a beginner-friendly dance combo. Bring your friends and come have some fun! More information about ADA can be found on our Instagram or Presence page. Sponsored by UMD Attitudes Dance Association! Insta: @umdattitudes

Air Force ROTC Open House
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Place: 24 Darland
Come to meet the Air Force ROTC cadre, ask questions, meet current cadets in the program, and find out how to become an officer in the US Air Force and US Space Force! afrotc.d.umn.edu Insta: @detachment420

Finding a Faith Community*
Time: 2:00-3:00 PM
Place: Bohannon 346
Come learn about what faith communities are available at UMD! Faith communities have so much to offer and are an amazing way to make friendships, be a part of fun events, and grow your faith in college. Sponsored by Chi Alpha Campus Ministries! xaduluth.org 

String Together 1372 Great Days in a Row
Time: 4:00-5:00 PM
Place: Montague Hall 70
This workshop will recognize some of the challenges that First Term Freshmen will face as they begin their college career. The workshop will describe how to meet those challenges, and recognize some of the skills that future employers will appreciate as a result. Sponsored by UMD Department of Communication!

Mario Kart & Mocktails!
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Place: Griggs Center
Join us for happy hour where we will enjoy some mocktails, munch on snacks, and play some good ol' fashioned Mario Kart on Nintendo Wii.  

WorldQuest - International Trivia*
Time: 5:00-6:30 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
Students will play in teams to answer questions on flags and capitals, geography, international events and news. Included will be information about the programs of the Alworth Institute and other international aspects of the campus community. There will be modest prizes for the winning team. Sponsored by the Alworth Institute! 

Game Show Night: Family Feud!
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Bring your roommates down to FAMILY FEUD!! With special guest host Steve Harvey! Just Kidding we don't have that kind of funds. BUT, we have oodles of prizes!

What does your zodiac sign actually mean?*
Time: 6:00-6:30 PM and 7:00-7:30 PM
Place: UMD Planetarium
Learn the story of your zodiac sign, why it has changed, and the surprisingly scientific history behind astrology. Sponsored by UMD Planetarium! d.umn.edu/planet Insta: @umd_Planetarium

House Party
Time: 7:00 PM - 12:00 midnight
Place: Chi Alpha Campus Ministries house (1146 Brainerd Ave.)
We will be hosting a Bonfire Party at our building near campus. There will be a bonfire, music, yard games, food and a lot of opportunities to meet new people! Sponsored by Chi Alpha Campus Ministries! https://www.xaduluth.org/ Insta: @xaduluth

Movie: Soul
Time: 7:00-10:00 PM
Place: Bohannon 90
Grab your blankets, pillows, whatever makes you happy and join us for a relaxing movie night. Tonight, it'll be a Disney movie: Soul! Soul is about how an unfulfilled band teacher pursues his passion for Jazz and lands a spot on a legendary Jazz band after impressing the leader with his skills. Joe, feeling the greatest he's ever been in a long time, heads back home only to fall into a manhole that will change his perception and transform his world as he knows it. Be there!

Target Run 
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Place: Meet on the Kirby Bus Hub patio!
Let's get room stuff at Turrrrget! 

Move-in
Returning Students

Bulldog Bash*
Time: 10:00-2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom & Kirby Terrace
Carnival-esque (We said "esque" lol) type of event to get to know each other, get introduced to campus life, and have fun! Lots of fun carnival games, food, and prizes!

How to Have Fun in Duluth w/o Drinking
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Bohannon 346
There are so many ways to enjoy Duluth and college without drinking! From beautiful parks to hike and bike in, great beaches to visit Lake Superior, Duluth's best restaurants and places to hangout -- come learn about all that the beautiful city of Duluth has to offer and connect with others who are interested in this too! Sponsored by Chi Alpha Campus Ministries! Insta: @xaduluth

Creative Duluth
Time: 12:00-3:00 PM
Place: Kirby Bus Hub
What characterizes the creative downtown of the 21st century? We will travel as a group from the campus to the Lincoln Park craft district, West side of Duluth. After exploring the architecture, history, storefronts, street amenities, public art, and transportation, we will drive to the Eastside to the Theater District in downtown Duluth. After a similar exploration of a few blocks of the downtown area, we will assemble at the Zeitgeist Arts building for a discussion. We will return back to the campus. The total activity will take about 3 hours and transportation will be provided. Sponsored by World Languages and Cultures/CAHSS. Insta: @cueumd CUE Website

Faith and Floats
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Place: 225 LSBE
Enjoy a root beer float while learning about how to connect with a faith community in college! Sponsored by The Navigators. Insta: @umd_navigators

Champ Chats: Q&A with current UMD students!
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Place: Edu 50
Ask those questions -- anything and everything -- to current UMD students.

Soccer Scrimmage
Time: 1:00-3:00 PM
Place: Griggs Field @ Malosky Stadium
Head to Griggs Field/Malosky Stadium to watch the Women's Soccer Team scrimmage and prepare for the upcoming season.

SCSE Informational
Time: 1:15-1:45 PM
Place: CHEM 200
Welcome to Swenson College of Science and Engineering from Dean Wendy Reed. This session is to connect you with critical resources and expectations as a student in SCSE. https://scse.d.umn.edu/

Calling all Singers!
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Place: LSBE 118
University A Cappella will be hosting an event to introduce our organization. Sponsored by University A Capella! Insta: @university_aca_people

KUMD Concert*
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: Kirby Rafters
DJs from The Basement, student-run radio on KUMD-103.3 FM, will be spinning songs to exhibit what to expect when you tune in to hear fellow Bulldogs behind the mic 9pm-midnight Monday - Thursday streaming at kumd.org or 103.3 fm. If you are interested in becoming a DJ, folks from the station will be on hand to discuss what to expect from volunteering and training! Sponsored by The Basement / KUMD. Insta: @thebasement1033

KAML Get Crafty
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: UMD KAML Library
Visit the library and grab supplies for various crafts. Work on the first floor of the library to complete your craft or take it with you. Board games will be available on the second floor for student's use. Don't forget to grab a snack while you hang out. Sponsored by the Kathryn A. Martin Library at UMD! Insta: @UMDlibrary

Game Show Night: Name that Tune!
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Griggs Center
Play Name that Tune with new friends!

Capture the Flag
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Place: UPDATE: Now in the Fieldhouse
Simple Game of capture the flag! Up to 100 people per game.

Renegade Improv
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
The area's only resident Improv Team performs game-style Improve (think "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") that offers audience participation and lots of laughs.

Sophomore Ice Cream Social
Time: 7:00-8:00 PM
Place: NEW: Kirby Lounge! (1st Floor, Kirby Student Center)
The incoming class of Fall 2020-Spring 2021 are invited to grab some ice cream, meet their peers, craft, play spike ball in the KSC Rafters

The Sweet Life of Greek Life
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
Come grab a cookie or a sweet treat and talk with members of Greek Life. If you are interested in civic engagement, social connections and leadership opportunities - Greek Life may be for you. This is a no-obligation, open house-style event. Sponsored by UMD Greek Life! Insta: @umduluthgreek

Indecent Exposure: The REAL Greek Stories* (This is about ancient Greece!)
Time(s): 8:00-8:30 PM and 9:00-9:30 PM
Place: UMD Planetarium
Kidnapping! Murder! Sex! Find out what Zeus and the other Greek gods were really up to in these R-rated stories you were never told in school. Sponsored by UMD Planetarium! Insta: @umd_Planetarium

Cosmic Bingo
Time: 9:00-11:00 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Bingo. Fun lights. Possibly backlights? Fun music. Glow sticks? Let's GOOOOOO

Movie: Black Panther
Time: 8:00-10:00 PM
Place: Bohannon Hall 90
Grab your blankets, pillows, or whatever makes you happy and join us for a relaxing movie night. Tonight we are putting on one of Marvel's superhero movies, Black Panther! A newly crowned king to the African nation of Wakanda, T'Challa is faced with a powerful enemy that tests him and power of the Black Panther. With the safety of his people and the rest of the world at risk, T'Challa must rally his allies to defeat the enemies standing before them. See you then!

DJ and Dance
Time: 9:00-11:00 PM
Place: Kirby Rafters
Need to dance it off? We gotchu. Stop by the Kirby Rafters and hit that dance floor like you OWN the place.

Move-in
Returning Students

**CANCELLED**
Explore the bike trails around UMD campus
Time: 8:00-10:00 AM
Place: Meet in the Lake Superior Hall Circle
**CANCELLED**

Catholic Mass
Time: 9:30 AM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Celebrate Mass with us on Sunday morning! Then at 6:00 PM, join us for another Mass and Welcome Social at Holy Rosary. (More info below!) Sponsored by Bulldog Catholic! Insta: @bulldogcatholic

Champ Chats: Q&A with current UMD students!
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Edu 50
Ask those questions -- anything and everything -- to current UMD students.

Catholic Mass + Welcome Social
Time: 6:00 PM
Place: Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary
Sunday Mass & dessert at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary (2801 E. 4th St., Duluth, MN 55812) https://bulldogcatholic.org/  Insta: @bulldogcatholic

SCSE Informational
Time: 10:15-10:45 AM
Place: Chem 200
Welcome to Swenson College of Science and Engineering from Dean Wendy Reed. This session is to connect you with critical resources and expectations as a student in SCSE. Insta: @UMDswenson

Free Food for Freshmen
Time: 3:30-5:30 PM
Place: UMD Newman House (421 W. St. Marie St.)
Join us for a big meal before a big week of classes at Newman! Sponsored by UMD Newman! Insta: @bulldogcatholic

Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity
Time(s): 5:00-5:30 PM and 6:00-6:30 PM
Place: UMD Planetarium
No longer the stuff of science fiction, the discovery of the black hole is a triumph of modern science. Explore the fascinating world of black holes in this program narrated by Academy Award-nominated actor Liam Neeson. Sponsored by the UMD Planetarium! Insta: @umd_Planetarium

Phi Sigma Sigma Informational
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Place: Kirby Rafters
Phi Sigma Sigma will be hosting an event to get our organization in person as well as an opportunity to meet new students on campus and start showing them all Greek life has to offer! Come and get to know the ladies of Phi Sigma Sigma, while creating a mood board. Insta: @phisigduluth

Learn about Quidditch at UMD!
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Place: Garden Room
Let's get freshmen introduced to the Quidditch Club on campus. Sponsored by Iron Dragons Quidditch Club! Insta: @irondragonsquidditch #irondrgaonsqc #idcq

Game Show Night: Are you smarter than a College Student?
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM
Place: Griggs Center
Do you want to have your EGO BOOSTED? We know you do! Come test your knowledge against college students!!

Worship on the Beach 
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: Park Point
Want to connect with new students, see a new part of our amazing city, and praise Jesus together? Join Duluth Cru, a campus ministry at UMD, for Worship on the Beach! We'll be gathering at Park Point Recreation Area in the evening for volleyball and beach games to start, followed by praise and worship together! Interested? Sign up HERE so we can send you the details! Sponsored by Duluth Cru at UMD, Athletes in Action at UMD, Epic at UMD! lighthousecru.com Insta: @duluthcru, @epicumduluth, @umduluthaia

We'll Help you Find Your Classes!
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM
Place: Bulldog Beginnings Office (Kirby Porch 115E)
Need help finding your classes? Stop by the Bulldog Beginnings Office in Kirby Student Center. Volunteers will help you (one-on-one or small groups!) find your classes around campus. Sometimes classrooms aren't super easy to find, and knowing EXACTLY where your classes are ensures you won't be late on your first day!

Goose Chase!
When: HAPPENING ALL WEEK until September 3
Where: Find it in the App Store or Google Play!
How: Type in code VWG8G3 and join as a guest, create your team (you) and do it up! 

Poster Sale
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guide Tables
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Rugby Skills and Scrimmage
Time: 2:30-4:00 PM
Place: Field 4
Men's Club Rugby is hosting a series of skill events that teach the core fundamentals of the sport of rugby. If numbers provide, we are hoping to end the night with a game of touch rugby. All of those interested in playing sports in college are welcome! The only things needed are a pair of athletic shoes, or cleats, and your own water if you want to bring it. Water will be provided. Insta: @rugbyumd Want more info? Email [email protected]! 

Small Group Meeting
Time will Vary
6:00-7:00 PM

Pizza in the Park meeting
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Place: Lake Superior Hall lobby
Sponsored by the Navigators, a Christian college ministry here at UMD! Insta: @umd_navigators

Intramural Sports: Night Games
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Griggs Field @ Malosky Stadium
Come meet fellow new students and play some Flag Football or Ultimate Frisbee with the RSOP Intramural Staff. Sponsored by UMD Recreation Sports Outdoor Programs! Insta: @umdrsop

Goose Chase!
When: HAPPENING ALL WEEK until September 3
Where: Find it in the App Store or Google Play!
How: Type in code VWG8G3 and join as a guest, create your team (you) and do it up! 

Poster Sale
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guide Tables
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Inspire STEM in Community Youth: SCSE Outreach
Time: 11:00-12:00 noon
Place: Zoom (Password: rym0na)
Enrich your college experience while volunteering to support local youth. Swenson College outreach has various opportunities on/ off-campus and virtually. No experience required: We provide best-practice training to work with youth through mentoring, tutoring, leading fun STEM activities, and more. A great way to become more connected with your college and your community. https://scse.d.umn.edu/outreach

Dog Toy Making
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Kirby Ballroom
Looking for ways to get involved and serve your community while at UMD? Join Housing & Residence Life for a Dog Toy making event!. Learn more about community service you can participate in this yer and meet new people who live on campus! Dog toys will be donated to Douglas Co. Humane Society. Sponsored by UMD Housing & Residence Life. Insta: @umdhrl

P.A.W.S. (Pet Away Worry & Stress)
CONFIRMED. Tuesday, Aug. 31. 
Time: 12:00-2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Lounge & Terrace
Missing your furry friends from home? Meet some local dogs and cats (and sometimes even a hedgehog) to help fill the void.

Preparing for Professional School
Time: 3:00-3:45 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
We will discuss how to start preparing early for eventual application to professional schools like medical, pharmacy, and physician assistant schools.

Hakuna Matata: It Means No Worries! (Navigating Your Financial Aid)
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Place: 25 Solon Campus Center
This workshop will be a hands-on experience (so bring your laptop or phone if using Bulldog Mobile) to accessing your My Finances (in your MyU website portal) for the tools you need to navigate accepting or declining your Financial Aid Offer successfully, and reviewing your billing statement and payment options. Also, we will explore how to look for student employment and answer any questions. Sponsored by the Bulldog Resource Center! Insta: @UMDULUTHONESTOP

Study Abroad Event: Games around the Globe!
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Join the study abroad office for 'Games Around the Globe'! We'll feature a variety of traditional carnival games from around the world along with a few info tables where you can learn about study abroad programs we offer. Attend and enter in for a raffle to win a free study abroad application fee (worth $50) and other prizes! Sponsored by UMD Study Abroad! Insta: @UMDstudyabroad

Intramural Sports: Night Games
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Ward Wells Fieldhouse
Come meet fellow new students and play some Flag Football or Ultimate Frisbee with the RSOP Intramural Staff. Sponsored by UMD Recreation Sports Outdoor Programs! Insta: @umdrsop

Goose Chase!
When: HAPPENING ALL WEEK until September 3
Where: Find it in the App Store or Google Play!
How: Type in code VWG8G3 and join as a guest, create your team (you) and do it up! 

Poster Sale
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Student Employment Job Fair
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Commons
Stop by and see all the opportunities UMD has for student workers. Sponsored by UMD Human Resources. 

Guide Tables
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Energy Drinks + Spikeball
Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
We will be giving away Energy Drinks to help get through the first week of classes. Then stick around for a game or two of Spike Ball and other fun yard games. Sponsored by Chi Alpha Campus Ministries! Insta: @xaduluth

What is Public Health?
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
“What is Public Health?” is a conversation hosted by student leaders who are majors in the UMD Public Health program. “Public health promotes and protects the health of people and the communities where they live, learn, work and play.” The UMD Public Health Program emphasizes the behavioral science/health education discipline (with exposure to statistics, environmental health, epidemiology, and healthcare systems) as we prepare students to improve the lives of individuals, groups, and communities through education. According to the Bureau of Labor & Statistics, the projected job growth rate for health educators and community health workers is 11 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations. Learn about the opportunities that the Public Health major, Public Health minor, and Health/Wellness Coaching minor can provide for you during your time at UMD and in preparation for your career. Discover ways to develop your skills and connect with faculty, fellow students, and public health professionals via research and programming assistantships, the Public Health Student Group, study abroad, social media, the Public Health Student Showcase, and networking events. Come with questions!   z.umn.edu/umdphwelcome Insta:@umdpublichealthsays #umdphclassof2025 #umdpublichealthwelcome21

Mythbusters: Study Abroad 
Time: 12:00-1:00 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Interested in study abroad? Attend this session where we'll debunk common myths about study abroad…touching on topics ranging from costs, scholarships, to who can go and when. Sponsored by UMD Study Abroad! Insta: @UMDstudyabroad

Hakuna Matata: It Means No Worries! (Navigating Your Financial Aid)
Time: 11:00-12:00 noon
Place: 25 Solon Campus Center
This workshop will be a hands-on experience (so bring your laptop or phone if using Bulldog Mobile) to accessing your My Finances (in your MyU website portal) for the tools you need to navigate accepting or declining your Financial Aid Offer successfully, and reviewing your billing statement and payment options. Also, we will explore how to look for student employment and answer any questions. Sponsored by the Bulldog Resource Center! Insta: @UMDULUTHONESTOP

SophoMORE
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
We recognize that it's a unique year for our second-year UMD students. We couldn't be prouder that you made it through your first year! You are NOT freshmen, and yet you didn't have some of the experiences freshmen normally have when they start at UMD. Second-year students are invited to join Student Life experts Lisa Erwin and Corbin Smyth for an opportunity to ask questions about UMD, to talk about your freshmen year experiences, and to share your hopes and dreams for the rest of your UMD career so that we can help you achieve them! Sponsored by UMD Office of Student Life! 

Living the Green Life
Time: 2:00-6:30 PM
Place: Kirby Ballroom
Learn about all things campus sustainability and how you can get to living your best green life ASAP. There will be UMD students and staff on hand to get you riding the Bus Like A Boss (seriously, they'll take you on the bus and go to Kenwood!), make and takes for plastic-free toothpaste and laundry detergent, fresh produce from the UMD Farm and a whole lot more. If you plan to check out the bus, bring your UCard (it's your bus pass!) and be prepared to leave campus for a hot minute. Oh and did we mention prizes?!? Yes. Lots o'prizes. Sponsored by UMD Office of Sustainability and UMD Housing & Residence Life! Insta: @umdsustain and @umdhrl

University Honors Welcome Back BBQ
Time: 4:30-6:00 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
The UH annual Welcome Back BBQ! Food, games and prizes will be coordinated by UH staff and UHSA officers. This annual event is a wonderful way to welcome new UH students to our UH community and reconnect with your fellow UH students. Sponsored by University Honors!

University Honors New Student Orientation
Time: 6:00-8:30 PM
Place: Griggs Center
After the UH Welcome BBQ, new UH students will walk together to begin the first part of their UH Orientation. During this time, UH students will earn about the requirements for the first year and the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for the next 4 years. UH Students will also have the opportunity to learn about six different areas of need in the community and begin to think about where they may want to fulfill their civic engagement requirement. Sponsored by University Honors!

Pot a Plant with Student Association
Time: 6:00-9:00 PM
Place: Kirby Commons
Come pot a plant and meet new friends while getting to know your representatives in UMD Student Association! Plants are a helpful and calming responsibility for students to take on, and there are many mental health benefits to owning and caring for them. During a stressful semester, it is important we give students resources to care for themselves and develop good habits. Freshman year can be overwhelming at times, and we want to remind students that we are here for them in any way they may need! Sponsored by UMD Student Association! Insta: @umdsa

Goose Chase!
When: HAPPENING ALL WEEK until September 3
Where: Find it in the App Store or Google Play!
How: Type in code VWG8G3 and join as a guest, create your team (you) and do it up! 

Poster Sale
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guide Tables
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Student Activities Fair
11:00-2:00 PM

Pop-Up Library in the Multicultural Center
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Place: Multicultural Center
We bring the books to you! Browse the books in the pop-up, check one out, and start reading. Sponsored by UMD's Kathryn A. Martin Library! Insta: @umdlibrary

A New Home: Academics and Mental Health at UMD
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: Bohannon Hall 346
Come learn about how to prepare yourself for academics and mental health at college. This event will be lead by a mental health organization on campus called YOUMatter. A presentation by some teaching assistants accompanied by some treats will conclude the event. Sponsored by YouMatter UMD! Insta: @youmatter_umd

InterVarsity’s College Survival Night
Time: 7:00-9:00 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
Syllabus week got you down? Is your roommate kinda weird? Need to sharpen up some study habits? Come join InterVarsity leaders to learn how to *actually* survive this wild, beautiful thing called college. Free food, fun people, great tips, and a raffle to win Qdoba gift cards. Sponsored by InterVarsity Christian Fellowship! Insta: @iv.duluth

"An Idiots Guide to a Fearless Life" by Nic Davidson
Time: 7:00-9:00
Place: Kirby Ballroom
It is the first week of school. I don't know where I am, I don't know anyone, and I don't know what I am doing. How do I trust? Sponsored by Bulldog Catholic! Insta: @bulldogCatholic

Goose Chase!
When: HAPPENING ALL WEEK until September 3
Where: Find it in the App Store or Google Play!
How: Type in code VWG8G3 and join as a guest, create your team (you) and do it up! 

Poster Sale
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Guide Tables
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

SophoMORE
Time: 10:00-11:00 AM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
We recognize that it's a unique year for our second-year UMD students. We couldn't be prouder that you made it through your first year! You are NOT freshmen, and yet you didn't have some of the experiences freshmen normally have when they start at UMD. Second-year students are invited to join Student Life experts Lisa Erwin Corbin Smyth for an opportunity to ask questions about UMD, to talk about your freshmen year experiences, and to share your hopes and dreams for the rest of your UMD career so that we can help you achieve them! Sponsored by UMD Office of Student Life! 

Community Volunteer Fair
Time: 11:00-2:00 PM
Place: Kirby Terrace
The UMD Community Volunteer Fair is an opportunity for students to meet with community partners, develop relationships, and set up volunteer experiences. If you don't have the time to volunteer consistently, there will be simple service actions available at the fair, too, like letter writing to soldiers and making tie blankets. Sponsored by University Honors Student Association & UMD S.E.R.V.E.! Insta: @umd_serve

Brown Bag Drag! (UPDATED LOCATION)
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
Place: (NEW!) Kirby Ballroom
Brown Bag Drag is an entertainment event highlighting drag and other performances by UMD students and community members with a chill vibe. Think "drag show meets coffee-shop open mic." Sponsored by UMD Queer & Allied Student Union (Insta: @umdqasu) and Sexuality & Gender Equity Initiatives 

Explore the bike trails around UMD campus
Time: 3:00-5:00 PM
Place: Meet in the Lake Superior Hall Circle
Explore the mountain biking trails in Bagley, Hartley, and Chester Bowl. All trailheads are within just a few minutes of the UMD campus. We will take a light ride through three trail areas so you are ready to go back and explore more on your own later. The trails can be both easy or challenging, depending on your riding style. Novice riders will do fine, and there are several B-lines for advanced riders. Bring your own trail bike, a helmet, and some water. Optional: download the Trailforks app if you want more info on the trails. Ride will depart from LSH Circle.
**NOTE** Even if only 2-3 ppl sign up for a slot, it will still be a go. We'll get someone else to join me and ride behind the group so we don't lose anyone!

Diggin' AST
Time: 6:00-7:00 PM
Place: Field 1
Come join Alpha Sigma Tau for a volleyball tournament! Sponsored by AST. Insta: @astduluth

Crack the Case!
Time: 6:00-9:30 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
Paranormal Club will be hosting a murder mystery game using an Unsolved Case File! On May 8th, 1998, the small Indiana town of Riverdale was shocked by the brutal murder of one of its most beloved citizens on the night before her own wedding. The victim, Harmony Ashcroft, was murdered in the parking lot behind a popular local restaurant. Bones McBride, a local vagrant, was framed for the murder and has spent over 2 decades behind bars despite being 100% innocent! This 1998 cold case is still unsolved. Are you ready to take a crack at it? Sponsored by Paranormal Club! Insta: @UmdParanormal

Trivia Night
Time: 6:00-7:30 PM
Place: Kirby Garden Room
Come and play trivia while getting to know the Navigators, a Christian college ministry here at UMD. Insta: @umd_navigators