Prairie Wolves Welcome Events

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Wednesday, August 21

8 a.m.–noon	Residence hall move in Check in at your assigned residence hall.
8 a.m.–3 p.m.	Information desk Story Student Center, upper level Student Life staff and Prairie Wolves Welcome student leaders will be available to answer any questions.
11 a.m.–1 p.m.	Lunch Prairie Point Dining hall, Story Student Center Lunch available for new students and families for $10/meal. Note: Student meal plans begin at lunch on Wednesday.
11:30–2:30 p.m.	One Stop Shop Smith-Curtis Stop by to get a parking permit, ask questions and get support from resources on campus.
1–3 p.m.	First Year Commuter Student Orientation Olin B, Smith-Curtis Required for students commuting from home. Commuter students will join their classmates for additional programming starting at 3 p.m.
1–3 p.m.	Transfer Student Orientation Callen Conference Center, Smith-Curtis Required for transfer students only. Transfer students will join with all other incoming students for additional programming starting at 3 pm.
3–4 p.m.	Prairie Wolves Welcome check-in and group meeting Students will check in on Taylor Commons (east of Cochrane Woods Library).
4–5 p.m.	Matriculation Convocation For all new students O’Donnell Auditorium
5 p.m.	First Walk Line up at O’Donnell Auditorium, walk in front of Old Main, through the north arch, to Story Student Center
5:30 p.m.	Parent and family farewell  Outside Story Student Center
5:45 p.m.	Welcome dinner Taylor Commons Parents, families and guests should depart and attend the Parent and Family Reception in Smith-Curtis by this time so that students can fully participate in required activities. Several activities are planned until 10:30 p.m. to help students make connections.
7 p.m.	Sorority information session Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center Required for any students that have registered for sorority recruitment.
8 p.m.	Greek Life ice cream social Taylor Commons Please join us if you are interested in learning more about our Greek community.
8:30–9:45 p.m.	Social event: Live band concert and karaoke  Taylor Commons
10 p.m.	Residence hall floor meetings Required for all students living on campus.

 

Thursday, August 22

8–9 a.m.	Breakfast Dining Hall, Story Student Center
9–9:20 a.m.	Student Life introduction O’Donnell Auditorium
9:20–9:40 p.m.	Community and Integrity O’Donnell Auditorium Learn from Kevin Bollinger, director of student integrity, about the Prairie Wolf Promise, Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.
9:40–10:30 p.m.	NWU Engage Onboarding O’Donnell Auditorium Introduction to NWU Engage, the central hub for student organizations, events and campus activities.
10:30 a.m.–noon	Campus tours and scavenger hunt Various locations. Consult your group leader. Learn more about campus resources, departments and scout future study spots.
Noon–1 p.m.	Lunch Dining hall, Story Student Center
1–2:30 p.m.	Play Fair Taylor Commons This fast-paced event will help you break through your comfort zone and make new friends.
2:30–3:30 p.m.	Break
3–3:30 p.m.	Sorority and fraternity info station Story Student Center Lobby Still on the fence about going Greek? Stop by the Student Center and get answers to any lingering questions.
3:30–4:30 p.m.	Shot of Reality O’Donnell Auditorium Not the expected boring presentation about alcohol safety and consent.
4:30–5 p.m.	PWW group time around O’Donnell
5–6 p.m.	Dinner Dining hall, Story Student Center
6:30 p.m.	Sorority recruitment Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center Theme: Philanthropy and Chapter Values
8–10:30 p.m.	Social event: Game On! Taylor Commons Join the Interfraternity Council and Wesleyan Entertainment Board for lawn games, inflatables and outdoor activities. Students will need to use NWU Engage to check in to social programs.

 

Friday, August 23

8 a.m.	Breakfast Dining hall, Story Student Center
9–11 a.m.	Wesleyan 101: Academic and Personal Success O’Donnell Auditorium Learn how to navigate your time at Nebraska Wesleyan University with a holistic lens on what personal, physical, and academic well-being may look like. Academic Success Panel hosted by Melissa Hayes, director of the Cooper Center; Mental Health and Resiliency Presentation from Kim Corner, director of Counseling Services; Health and Wellness Presentation from Karri Ahlschwede, director of Student Health; Overview of Canvas, Outlook and Papercut by Jeremiah Ourada and Olimpia Leite-Trambly.
11 a.m.–noon	Archway Seminar class Various locations. See your class schedule. Meet with Archway Instructors. Transfer and International Students not meeting with their Integrative Seminar Instructors please head to the first floor of the Cochrane Woods Library. Attend your first NWU class and meet your Archway Seminar instructors.
Noon–1 p.m.	Picnic with PWW group and Archway Instructors Lucas Garden, Outside of Student Center
1:15–2:30 p.m.	One Pack, Many Wolves: Diversity and Inclusion Presentation O’Donnell Auditorium Every student's experience matters at NWU, through the recognition and appreciation of diverse experience, as they form deeper relationships with their peers.
2:30–3 p.m.	PWW group time O’Donnell Auditorium
2:30–5 p.m.	Theatre auditions McDonald Theatre
4:45–10 p.m.	Sorority recruitment night two Prairie Wolf A/B, Story Student Center Theme: Sisterhood
5–7 p.m.	Dinner with PWW group Dining hall, Story Student Center
7 p.m.	Fraternity recruitment house tours and appetizers Chapter Houses Meet members from each fraternity.
8 p.m.	Social Event: Bingo and Boba Dining hall, Story Student Center Join the Wesleyan Entertainment Board for bingo, appetizers and prizes. Students will need to use NWU Engage to check in to social programs.

 

Saturday, August 24

9 a.m.	Continental breakfast Dining hall, Story Student Center
Cohort 1
10:20–11 a.m.	Student Involvement
11:10–11:50 a.m.	Gender-based violence prevention and education
Noon–12:40 p.m.	PWW Group Activities
Cohort 2
10:20–11 a.m.	PWW Group Activities
11:10–11:50 a.m.	Student Involvement
Noon–12:40 a.m.	Gender-based violence prevention and education
Cohort 3
10:20–11 a.m.	Gender-based violence prevention and education
11:10–11:50 a.m.	PWW Group Activities
Noon–12:40 a.m.	Student Involvement
1 p.m.	Lunch Dining hall, Story Student Center
2–3:15 p.m.	Sex Rules gender-based violence prevention program O’Donnell Auditorium
3:15-3:30 p.m.	PWW group debrief around O’Donnell Auditorium
3–5 p.m.	Dance auditions McDonald Theatre
5–7 p.m.	PWW group dinner Dining hall, Story Student Center
5:45–9:45 p.m.	Sorority recruitment night three
8-10 p.m.	Dance or Dilly-Dally Great Hall, Smith-Curtis – Dance Party 1st floor Cochrane Woods Library – Craft Taylor Commons – Disc Golf Tournament Choose your own adventure for the night. We have designed social activities that will meet everyone's needs. Students will need to use the NWU Engage app to check in to social programs.

 

Sunday, August 25

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.	Brunch Dining hall, Story Student Center
1–3 p.m.	Campus tour/find classrooms Story Student Center Sign up for a time with your PWW Leader. They will take you around campus and show you your classrooms.
2 p.m.	Sorority Bid Day
2–4 p.m.	Optional activities Various locations Check PWW Group Chats for information
4–6 p.m.	Open recreation Weary Center
5–7 p.m.	Dinner Dining hall, Story Student Center
6 p.m.	Theatre all-company meeting McDonald Theatre
7 p.m.	Hypnotist Chris Jones O’Donnell Auditorium  Join the Wesleyan Entertainment Board for this decade's long tradition. Students will need to use NWU Engage to check in to social programs.