Overview
Welcome Flyers! We are so happy you are here. We have a great week lined up for you to meet new friends, connect to campus and have some fun!
Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2022 at 2pm.
Schedule
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24
New Flyer
MOVE-IN-DAY
| 8am-12pm | Move-In New freshmen student housing checkin will take place at your assigned residence hall where Residence Life staff will be ready to welcome you to campus! Any non-freshmen New Flyers can check-in at the Residence Life Office located on the ground floor of the LRC |
| 9am-10am | Advising & Registration Support Stop in the CASE computer lab if you have questions about your class schedule or need to make any schedule changes. CASE Labs (LR-346) |
| 10am-12pm | Commuter Student
Scavenger Hunt Starts at Recreation Center |
| 12pm-1pm | Lunch Lunch specials available for students and families to purchase in the Brown Dining Hall. Special dining rates of $7. Residents can use swipes. Brown Dining Hall | Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 1pm-3pm | Optional: Parent Orientation |
| 1pm-5pm | Cornerstone Seminar:
Building Community Today you will meet other incoming Flyers, participate in fun activities and learn about all the ways you can be an active member of our community. *All freshmen are enrolled in Cornerstone Seminar, along with some transfer students and this meeting is required for course credit. Students should review their fall course schedule via myLewis for class meeting locations. Students can click on the Records & Registration icon once logged in and then select view student schedule. |
| 5pm-6pm | Sock Hop Themed Dinner Swipes accepted. Brown Dining Hall | Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 6pm-8pm | Airbrush Tattoos Anyone? Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| Sign-Up: Feed My Starving
Children Community
Service Thursday Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
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| Sign-Up: Flyers Rise
Mentoring Program for
Students of Color Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
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| 9pm-11pm | Outdoor Movie - Elvis Swag Giveaway (while supplies last) Bring a blanket Brother James Gaffney Student Center Lawn |
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 25
BECOMING A FLYER
| 9am-12:30pm | Cornerstone Seminar:
Becoming a Flyer Today you will experience New Flyer Convocation and officially become a Flyer! As you start your academic journey today, you will also get to connect with the academic departments, faculty, and staff who will support you for the duration of your time at Lewis. *All freshmen are enrolled in Cornerstone Seminar, along with some transfer students and this meeting is required for course credit. Students should review their fall course schedule via myLewis for class meeting locations. Students can click on the Records & Registration icon once logged in and then select view student schedule. |
| 12:30-1:30pm | Boxed Lunch Picnic Memorial Hall |
| 1pm | Feed My Starving
Children: Board the Bus
In Front of LRC |
| 2pm-3pm | Advising & Registration
Support Meet with an Academic Services staff member to assist with registering for the Fall semester or making schedule changes. CASE Labs (LR-346) |
| 2pm-3:45pm | Feed My Starving Children -
Community Service Project Swag Giveaway (while supplies last) |
| 3pm-4pm | Find Your Fit Group
Exercise Sampler
Group Exercise Studio |
| 5pm-6pm | Olympian Eats
Themed Dinner Greek Inspired Menu. Swipes Accepted. Brown Dining Hall | Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 4pm-5:30pm | Hall Olympics on the Green
Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 5:30pm-7:30pm | DIY - Make Your Own
Lucky Bamboo Planter! Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| Get Your Caricature Drawn Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
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| 6pm-7pm | BINGO Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 7:30pm | Intramural Sand Volleyball The Backyard |
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26
WELCOME BACK RETURNING STUDENTS
| 8am-12pm | Upper-Classmen Move-In Returning student housing check-in will take place at the Brother James Gaffney Student Center. Residents of St. Charles Borromeo will check-in at their building. |
| 9am-12:30pm | Cornerstone Seminar:
First Week Prep It is time to get ready for the first official day of classes on Monday! Today you will learn how to use Blackboard, find your classrooms, hear advice from faculty, learn about important goals to hit in your first semester at Lewis, and much more! *All freshmen are enrolled in Cornerstone Seminar, along with some transfer students and this meeting is required for course credit. Students should review their fall course schedule via myLewis for class meeting locations. Students can click on the Records & Registration icon once logged in and then select view student schedule. |
| 12:30pm-1:30p | Flyer Picnic University Green | Pavillion |
| 1pm-2pm | Cardboard Regatta
Race - Supply Pickup Rec Center |
| 2pm-3pm | Advising & Registration
Support Meet with an Academic Services staff member to assist with registering for the Fall semester or making schedule changes. CASE Labs (LR-346) |
| 3:30pm | Cardboard Regatta Race Swag Giveaway (while supplies last) Rec Center Pool |
| 4pm | Intramural Sampler:
Basketball, Dodgeball,
Badminton, Soccer, Tennis Fieldhouse |
| 5pm-6pm | Imagine That Themed Dinner Magic Inspired Menu. Swipes Accepted Brown Dining Hall | Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 7pm-8:30pm | Mentalist & Magician: Mike O'Donnell Swag Giveaway (while supplies last) Studio Theatre | Fine Arts Building |
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 27
FLYERS WELCOME CARNIVAL
| 9am-10am | Cereal Saturday Brown Dining Hall | Brother James Gaffney Student Center |
| 10am-11:15am | Wake-Up with Wellness:
Yoga Walk, Mindfulness Front of Rec Center |
| 12pm-1pm | Slip N Slide Near St. Charles Path |
CARNIVAL
| 5pm-8pm | FUN Bungee Jump Get Your Caricature Drawn! Airbrush Tattoos Anyone? Carnival Games DJ Location: University Green |
| Food Trucks Taco Maui Da Pizza Guy Ms. Tiddles Gourmet Cupcakes The Chicago Lunchbox (Asian) Location: University Green |
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| Fitness Rock Wall Inflatable Obstacle Course Location: University Green |
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| 9pm | FIREWORKS!! Please bring a blanket or something to sit on Student Center Lawn |
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 28
| 7pm | Mass Join us in the Chapel for the first Mass of the semester. Fr. Dennis Lewandowski, University Chaplain, will be celebrant. A dessert social to follow. Sancta Alberta Chapel |
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 31
| 11am-1pm | Student Involvement Fair University Green |
