Friday, 8.21
Friday, August 21, 2009
Dining Halls Open
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be served in both Lake Shore Dining and Simpson Dining. Visit LUC.edu/dining for hours of operations.
8, 9, & 10 AM
Morning Run
Halas Sports Center
Join students and staff from Campus Recreation and the Running Club for a morning jog around the neighborhood and lakefront!
8 AM
Yoga Class
Halas Sports Center, 2nd Floor
This Hatha Vinyasa yoga class is designed to improve the health and mental acuity of individuals interested in improving their level of fitness and flexibility. All ability levels welcome, no need to bring any mats!
10:30 AM
Total Body Conditioning
Halas Sports Center
Ready for a Total Body make-over? Tone up form head to toe with this class. Cardio, toning and abs are included for a complete workout!
11 AM
Leadership Brunch with Dr. Will Keim
Mundelein Center Auditorium
Join us for an inspirational, educational, and interactive brunch presented in conjunction with all three Greek Councils. Dr. Will Keim has spoken to more than 2 million students, faculty, and staff from 2,000 college campuses in all 50 states! Space is limited so come early to get your seat. Must present your student ID to enter this event!
11:30 AM
What's It Like To Be You?
Simpson Multi-Purpose Room
Come to an interactive and fun program to get to know your peers better, and perhaps share your own story! This program is put on by Ben Hollis, known for his Emmy Award winning work on WTTW's “Wild Chicago”. Refreshments to be served.
1:30 PM
First-Year Residence Hall Floor Meeting
Individuals' Residence Halls
All on-campus students are required to meet with their Resident Assistants for a mandatory floor meeting.
1:30 PM
Commuter Meeting
Centennial Forum Student Union, Bremner Lounge
Are you a commuter? Attend the commuter meeting and meet with Assistant Dean of Students for Off-Campus Student Life, Cliff Golz. Learn about off and on campus resources that will be helpful to commuters at Loyola.
3 PM
Convocation Walk
East Lawn (in front of Klarchek Information Commons)
Join all new students in Loyola's inaugural Convocation Walk, the procession led by your Student Body President, Xavier Chen. The route will begin with Mullady's ceremonial South Door and end at the New Student Convocation.
4 PM
New Student Convocation
Gentile Center
MANDATORY FOR NEW STUDENTS
Faculty, staff, administrators, and student leaders will welcome new students at the annual New Student Convocation.
5 PM
Dinner in the Dining Halls
7:30 PM
Rambler Rally
Alumni Gym
Attend a pep rally with the athletics department in the Gentile Center. Learn the Fight Song and meet LU Wolf! The first 500 students will receive a prize!
8 - 9:30 PM
Sex Signals
Centennial Forum Student Union, Mullady Theater
Blending a unique combination of improvisational comedy, education, and audience participation, Sex Signals provides a provocative look at the issues of dating and sex on college campuses. The show uses humor throughout to laugh about the differences between men and women and engage audiences in candid discussions about how we treat one another. The residence hall floor with the highest percentage of attendees will receive a party courtesy of the Wellness Center and Student Activities & Greek Affairs!
10 PM – 12 AM
First Trip to Target
Meet at the Bus Depot just outside of the Parking Structure
Take a trip to Target for anything you need or may have forgotten at home. Target has extended its hours exclusively for Loyola students! The final bus will depart from Target at midnight to return students back to campus. MUST PRESENT STUDENT ID TO PARTICIPATE!
10:30 - 11:30 PM
Found Footage Festival
Quinlan Life Sciences Building, Auditorium 142
Come enjoy this hilarious tribute to ridiculous videos that have been made across the globe! Enjoy Chicago's own Garrett's Popcorn and other light refreshments…if you can stop laughing long enough to eat!
