A BIG BULLDOG WELCOME
Your first week at UMD starts here. We have a whole lineup of events that will prepare you for your arrival on campus and beyond!
How to Prepare:
- Come into all phases of Welcome Week with open eyes. Try new things or be willing to attend events you want to attend even if it's without anyone you know!
- Find all Welcome Week/Welcome Back Events on Bulldog Connect.
- Download the Bulldog Mobile App.
- Follow us on Instagram @KirbyUMD
- Have questions? Ask them! [email protected]
BULLDOG WELCOME WEEK 2024
Essential Events
๐พ Thursday, August 22nd -- Bulldog Welcome Week Kickoff!
๐พ Friday, August 23rd -- Small Group Meeting #1 (Maroon OR Gold)
๐พ Friday, August 23rd -- Meet Your Academic College!
๐พ Saturday, August 24th -- Small Group Meeting #2 (Maroon OR Gold)
๐พ Saturday, August 24th -- The Hookup
๐พ Saturday, August 24th -- All Student Photo & Bulldog Scramble!
Wednesday, August 21st
Bulldog Bash - Get your Welcome Week schedule, meet campus departments, and have a blast at this carnival style Bash!
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ordean Court
Volleyball
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Field 8
Glensheen Concert on the Pier - Ross Thorn with Life Parade!
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Glensheen Mansion - Bus will pick students up from UMD in Maroon Lot B
Kickball
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Field 1
DIY Terrariums - Join our Kirby Program Board in potting your own succulent plant!
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kirby Commons
Planetarium Show: What Does Your Zodiac Sign Really Mean? - Learn the story of your zodiac sign, why it has changed, and the surprisingly scientific history behind astrology.
8:00 - 8:30 PM
Planetarium
Movie: An Extremely Goofy Movie
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Bohannon Hall 90 (Boh 90)
Mocktails & Mario Kart
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Planetarium Show: What Does Your Zodiac Sign Really Mean? - Learn the story of your zodiac sign, why it has changed, and the surprisingly scientific history behind astrology.
9:00-9:30 PM
Planetarium
Thursday, August 22nd
Sex, Drugs, and Mental Wellness - College Survival Tips
9:00 - 10:00
Solon Campus Center 21
University Honors (UH 101) - UH is an amazing program designed to point you to success as a student, a citizen, an employee, and as a human being. There are still a few seats available Fall 2024. If you are interested, this workshop is for you!
10:00 - 11:00
KAML 119 (UH Classroom)
College Learning Hacks - Are you ready for your college-level courses? Take 30 minutes to level up your high school skills to meet the new challenges of college. In this session, you will add to your inventory of learning strategies, learn how to get through all that reading, and discuss ways to manage stress. Plus you'll hear about UMDโs three best resources to hack your learning!
10:00 - 11:00
Solon Campus Center 21
Study Abroad Info Session - Get the undivided attention of study abroad staff as they fill you in on the nuts and bolts of studying abroad.
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Garden Room
College Learning Hacks - Are you ready for your college-level courses? Take 30 minutes to level up your high school skills to meet the new challenges of college. In this session, you will add to your inventory of learning strategies, learn how to get through all that reading, and discuss ways to manage stress. Plus you'll hear about UMDโs three best resources to hack your learning!
11:00 - 12:00 PM
Solon Campus Center 21
Survivin', Vibin', Thrivin' - Comfort, growth, panic. Get in the zone. How to ground yourself in times of transition so youโre thrivin.
11:00 - 12:00
RDC Split Rock Room
Bulldogs Give Back - Make the most of your time in Duluth by volunteering in the community! Learn about how you can get involved with various local non-profits to make a difference. We'll share information about student organizations, campus programs and other community resources that can help you get involved. Come for the information, stay for the free swag and door prizes!
11:00 - 12:00
Solon Campus Center 120
Get Out the Vote - Welcome to UMD! Come learn how to get yourself registered to vote at your new home.
12:00 - 1:00
Solon Campus Center 21
Ojibwe Bingo & Resource Trivia - The Center for American Indian and Minority Health welcomes you to learn about American Indian resources at UMD and Duluth. We will play Ojibwe language bingo with prizes!
12:00 - 2:00
Montague 80
Food Trucks - Love Creamery, Oasis Del Norte, and The Food Stand!
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Ordean Court
Bulldog Bash - Get your Welcome Week schedule, meet campus departments, and have a blast at this carnival style Bash!
12:00 - 3:00 PM
Ordean Court
Commuter Student Social
2:30 - 3:45 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Transfer Student Social
2:30 - 3:45 PM
Griggs Center
๐พ Bulldog Welcome Week Kickoff ๐พ
4:30 - 6:00 PM
Romano Gym
Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe - 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.
7:00 - 7:30 PM
Planetarium
Karaoke
7:00 - 8:30 PM
Kirby Lounge
Build-a-Bulldog
7:00 - 9:00 PM (*line starts no earlier than 6:30 PM)
Griggs Center (located in Kirby Student Center)
Planetarium Show: From Earth to the Universe - 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.
8:00 - 8:30 PM
Planetarium
Movie: Toy Story 3
8:30 - 10:00 PM
Bohannon Hall 90 (Boh 90)
Renegade Improv
9:00 - 10:00
Kirby Ballroom
Friday, August 23rd
Compounding Lotion with the College of Pharmacy - Students can join us in the College of Pharmacy to compound their own lotion!
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Life Science 165
Academic Stress Buster - If you are looking for innovative ways to balance academics and life, this might be the workshop for you. Discover how indulging your curiosity as a daily practice can not only enhance your learning but also melt your stress away! In this session, youโll have the opportunity to practice a few effective strategies to tackle your academic stressors head-on and start your academic year on a positive note!
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Solon Campus Center 21
Study Away at UMD - Want to learn how you can spend the semester in the mountains of Montana or on the beach in Hawaii? Maybe you want to see what life is like at a D1 sports school or at a big city school in New York or Miami? The opportunities for adventure are endless with National Student Exchange!
10:00 - 10:50 AM
Gooseberry Falls (RDC)
๐พ Maroon Small Groups ๐พ
10:00 - 11:30
Various Campus Rooms
๐พ Gold Small Groups ๐พ
11:30 - 12:45
Various Campus Rooms
Stay a-Float this Semester! - Enjoy root beer floats and learn how to stay organized, prioritize and stay on top school work.
11:30 - 12:30 PM
Lakeview Room (KSC 268)
Study Abroad Panel - Interested in studying abroad? Hear from returned study abroad students as they fill you in about their experiences.
12:00 - 12:50 PM
Solon Campus Center 21
Study Away at UMD - Want to learn how you can spend the semester in the mountains of Montana or on the beach in Hawaii? Maybe you want to see what life is like at a D1 sports school or at a big city school in New York or Miami? The opportunities for adventure are endless with National Student Exchange!
12:00 - 12:50 PM
Gooseberry Falls (RDC)
Air Force ROTC Q&A - Information on career and scholarship opportunities offered to students participating in Air Force ROTC.
12:00 - 12:50 PM
Chemistry 155
๐พ Meet Your Academic College! ๐พ
1:00 - 3:00 PM
CAHSS - Marshall Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
CEHSP - Field House
LSBE - Field 1 & 2
SCSE - Romano Gym
Art & Design Department Welcome
3:00-4:00 PM
Montague 80
Music Department Welcome
3:00-4:00 PM
Weber Music Hall
Air Force ROTC Q&A - Information on career and scholarship opportunities offered to students participating in Air Force ROTC.
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Garden Room
Veterans Meet & Greet
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Veterans Lounge
Office of Diversity & Inclusion Block Party
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Intro to Ballroom Dancing
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Sports and Health Center 135
RSOP Open House
6:30 - 8:00 PM
RSOP
Kickball
7:30 -8:30 PM
Field 1 & 2
Planetarium Show: Indecent Exposure: The REAL Greek Stories - 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.
8:30 - 9:00 PM
Planetarium
The Mentalist
8:00 -9:00 PM
Kirby Ballroom
Poker and Pool Tournament
8:00 - 10:00 PM
Kirby Lounge
Planetarium Show: Indecent Exposure: The REAL Greek Stories - 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.
9:30 - 10:00 PM
Planetarium
Saturday, August 24th
Morning Bagley Hike
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Meet at Library Entrance
๐พ Maroon Small Groups ๐พ
10:00 - 11:30 AM
Various Campus Rooms
๐พ Gold Small Groups ๐พ
11:30 - 12:45 PM
Various Campus Rooms
๐พ The Hookup ๐พ
11:30 - 12:30 (Maroon Groups), 1:00 - 2:00 (Gold Groups)
Kirby Ballroom
Alternative programming available in Kirby Lakeview (KSC 268)
Community Engagement - Meet new people, explore Duluth and have fun with the Welcome Week Service/Experience! Transportation, equipment and supplies are all provided. Only a few spots left! Click HERE to sign-up.
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Registered students should check in between 2:50-3:00pm in front of the Library!
Get Crafty in the Library!
3:00 - 6:00 PM
Library
๐พ All Student Photo & Bulldog Scramble ๐พ
8:00-10:30 PM
Malosky Stadium
WELCOME BACK WEEK 2024
Sunday, August 25th
RSOP Morning Yoga
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Kirby Ballroom
Lounge Extravaganza - Come hang out in the Kirby Lounge, make friendship bracelets, color, play games, and meet new people!
10:00 - 2:00 PM
Kirby Lounge
Find Your Classrooms! - Tour guides will be available to show any students where their classrooms will be!
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Kirby Garage
Chester Bowl Hike
3:00 - 4:00 PM
Meet at Bus Hub
Meet the Greeks
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Planetarium Show: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity - 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.
7:00 - 7:30 PM
Planetarium
Planetarium Show: Black Holes: The Other Side of Infinity - 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.
8:00 - 8:30 PM
Planetarium
Monday, August 26th
First Day of Classes!
Free Climbing Week!
4:00 - 9:00 PM
RSOP
Tuesday, August 27th
Career Expo
12:00 - 2:00 PM
Career Center
Free Climbing Week!
4:00 - 9:00 PM
RSOP
Wednesday, August 28th
Free Climbing Week!
4:00 - 9:00 PM
RSOP
Glensheen Concert on the Pier - Bad Bad Hats with Yonder!
5:00 - 8:00 PM
Glensheen Mansion - Bus will pick students up from UMD in Maroon Lot B
KPB Lawn Games & Mocktails - Join KPB to play lawn games and have some mocktails! We will have bags, spikeball, crossnet, paddle smash, ladder golf, and giant jenga!
7:00 - 9:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Thursday, August 29th
Student Activities Fair!
11:00 - 2:00 PM
Kirby Terrace
Free Climbing Week!
4:00 - 9:00 PM
RSOP
Friday, August 30th
Free Climbing Week!
4:00 - 9:00 PM
RSOP