Welcome Week at IUPUC is a time-honored tradition that involves a flurry of activities centered on students returning to campus and new students.
IUPUC will welcome new and returning students to the beginning of this 2017 academic year by providing an opportunity to view a rare celestial event. The kick-off begins with an alignment of the Sun and the Moon providing students a front row seat to a rare total solar eclipse. This once in a lifetime viewing event will take place on the IUPUC back lawn between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. on August 21.
For the student’s safety, viewing glasses will be distributed, and trivia facts, snacks, and bottled water will be available. Attendees are encouraged to stay safe by bringing and wearing sunscreen.
IUPUC Welcome Week student events
Monday, Aug. 21
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. — Solar Eclipse on the IUPUC Serengeti (back lawn)
3:45 p.m. — Pride Walk begins in the Learning Center
4 - 4:30 p.m. — New Student Convocation
5 - 6:30 p.m. — A movie (Wall-e) & snacks in the Learning Center, Rm. 1400 (Summerville Room)
Tuesday, Aug. 22
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Taco Tuesday (Due to tradition, there are no tacos, but students may have free pizza)
Wednesday, Aug. 23
2 - 5 p.m. — Color Festival sponsored by Campus Activities Board (CAB) on the IUPUC Serengeti, (back lawn)
Live DJ | color powder fight | carnival games | school supplies | temporary tattoos, face paint & glitter | popcorn | tie dye (students bring their own white shirt) | win ticket for prizes
Thursday, Aug. 24
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Big Red Blowout sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement
Meet the IUPUC clubs | sit in the Big Red Chair | popcorn | music | local artists | a drumming circle | give-a-ways
Monday, Aug. 28
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. — Coffee & cookies with faculty sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement