Weeks of Welcome 2023

Your intro to Elmhurst University will give you a taste of what to expect as a student. Enjoy all the exciting programming we have on tap as you meet new friends and get started in the school year.

Weeks of Welcome (WOW) features a variety of events and experiences, you can participate in at any point throughout the first three weeks of September. These events will give you a taste of what you can expect at Elmhurst University. The WOW schedule will be on the Office of Student Involvement’s (OSI) web page and updates on the Office of Student Involvement’s Instagram account- @eu_osi. You can also email the Office of Student Involvement at cheryll@elmhurst.edu with questions.

Welcome to Elmhurst University—we are excited for you to join the Bluejay family and celebrate the new year with us!

Schedule of Events

Subject to change.

MONDAY, AUGUST 28

French Toast with Fraternities
7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Outside Koplin Hall
Welcome back! Stop by and talk with representatives from our various fraternities to learn about fraternity life at Elmhurst University and grab a treat to get you through day one of the semester.

Office of Student Involvement & Public Safety Info Booth
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sidewalk – Front of Frick Center
Need help finding a campus building or resource? Need to know what’s happening next on the Weeks of Welcome schedule? Need to register your vehicle? Office of Student Involvement & Public Safety staff will be available to answer questions.

Back to School Kits
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sidewalk – Front of Frick Center
Stop by for some free back-to-school motivation and goodies! Sponsored by Office of Student Involvement .

Therapy Dog (Poppy)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sidewalk – Front of Frick Center
Come meet Poppy, one of our therapy dogs, this year! Relieve some stress by petting a dog.

Welcome Back Bash
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Come meet members in our sorority and fraternity community, enjoy some games, and grab free snacks. Open to ALL students!

TUESDAY, AUGUST 29

Office of Student Involvement, Public Safety, & Counseling Services Info Booth
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sidewalk – Front of Frick Center
Need help finding a campus building or resource? Need to know what’s happening next on the Weeks of Welcome schedule? Need to register your vehicle? Office of Student Involvement, Public Safety, and Counseling Services staff will be available to answer questions.

Sand Art + Kona Ice
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Come create some sand art to take with you and grab some shaved ice!

Hot Dogs with the Cabinet
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Come meet Elmhurst University’s President Troy D. VanAken and other Cabinet members, meet representatives from campus resources and enjoy some fun games and treats. Free for all!

Therapy Dog (Poppy)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Come meet Poppy, one of our therapy dogs, this year! Relieve some stress by petting a dog.

Sorority Meet & Greet Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cafeteria, Frick Center
Bring your lunch and meet members from our various sororities on campus!

Jays on the Mall
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
University Mall
Relax and enjoy games on the mall (ping pong, first down competation football, and full court press games) or just hang out and enjoy our beautiful campus.

Pizza with the Chaplain & United Church of Christ
4:00 p.m.
Chaplain’s Home (Behind Schick Hall)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30

Joe N’ Go Commuter Coffee
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Sidewalk – Front of Frick Center
Stop by for a cup of “Joe” and get your questions answered about commuter life.

Freeze Pops with Sororities
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sidewalk – Front of Frick Center
Come grab a freeze pop and meet learn more about sorority life. Open to all!

Building a Movement of Christian Students
12:00 p.m.
Interfaith Chapel (Main Level, Hammerschmidt Chapel)
World Student Christian Federation & Chaplain

Jays on the Mall
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
University Mall
Relax and enjoy games and snacks on the mall (cotton candy & tri-sport inflatables) or just hang out and enjoy our beautiful campus.

Finding your Spiritual Life at Elmhurst
5:00 p.m.
Blume Board Room, Frick Center

THURSDAY, AUGUST 31

Student Involvement Fair
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Interested in learning about student organizations and departments? Attend our involvement fair in the Mall! Here you can ask questions and meet students from different organizations. Free food and music.

Jays on the Mall
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
University Mall
Try out the 9 hole Frisbee Golf course on the Mall or just relax, hang out, or listen to music and enjoy our beautiful campus.

EU Dance Company Tryouts
4:30 p.m.
Dance Studio – Room 112, Faganel Hall
Questions or interested in trying out? Contact @eudancecompany on Instagram or email elmhurstcollegedancecompany@gmail.com. The interest form is located in the Instagram bio.

Sorority Recruitment Info Session
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Alexander Room, Frick Center
Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend one info session in order to participate in recruitment. Questions? Email Amanda Santucci at amanda.santucci@elmhurst.edu

Donut Discussions
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Niebuhr Hall, First Floor Lounge
Ask any questions you have about your first semester on campus! Your OSLs are happy to help! Hosted by New Student Transition and Retention.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1

Student Organization Resource Training
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Prospect Room, Frick Center
*Student Organization Leaders Only*

Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley
Noon – Midnight
City of Elmhurst
Travel throughout the city of Elmhurst via trolley! To access the Rouse please use this link: https://exploreelmhurst.com/193/Elmhurst-Express-Trolley

National College Colors Day and Popcorn & Drink Giveaway
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Brune Patio
Stop by and grab some EU spirit wear (spirit beads & blue poms), take a picture with our mascot, Victor E. Bluejay and grab some free snacks. Show off your Bluejay pride on National College Colors Day and carry that through the evening at Langhorst Field to support women’s soccer at 7:00 pm! Sponsored by Chartwells and Office of Student Involvement.

Women’s Soccer vs. Dominican
7:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

Movie on the Mall
Dusk
University Mall
Bring a blanket, snacks and some friends and pick a spot on the Mall to enjoy a movie on the big screen. Sponsored by the Office of Housing and Residence Life & Office of Student Involvement.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley
Noon – Midnight
City of Elmhurst
Travel throughout the city of Elmhurst via trolley! To access the Route please use this link: https://exploreelmhurst.com/193/Elmhurst-Express-Trolley

Football vs Adrian
1:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3

Free Movie – York Theatre with Jaypass
All day
York Theatre
150 N York St, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Go to York Theatre and see any movie of your choice for free with Jaypass! Classic Cinemas York Theater, downtown Elmhurst, across the railroad tracks. Sponsored by Union Board.
Must show Jaypass.

St. Peter’s United Church of Christ Service
9:00 a.m.
Meet at Frick Center Lobby
Walk over to St. Peter’s Church Service – 125 W Church St, Elmhurst, IL

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4

LABOR DAY – No Classes

Root Beer Floats with the Chaplain
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Chaplain’s Home (Behind Schick Hall)

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5

Study Abroad Fair
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center

Sorority Recruitment Info Session
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Alexander Room, Frick Center
Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend one info session in order to participate in recruitment. Questions? Email Amanda Santucci at amanda.santucci@elmhurst.edu

Decorating Tote Bags
11:45 a.m. -while supplies last
Brune Patio
A Bag to Hold Your Goals This Semester. Stop by and pick up a Canvas Totebag with Stickers and Goodies donated by Target.

Secular Students Association Meeting
12:00 p.m.
Chaplain’s Home (Behind Schick Hall)

Women’s Volleyball vs Marian
7:00 p.m.
R.A. Faganel Hall

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6

String Art Take N’ Stay
11:00 a.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Do it yourself string art kits- a variety of designs. One per person. Limited quantity available.

Chartwells Joyful Welcome Back to Campus
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cafeteria, Frick Center

Sorority Meet & Greet Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cafeteria, Frick Center
Bring your lunch and meet members from our various sororities on campus!

Queer & Faithful
12:00 p.m.
Interfaith Chapel (Main Level, Hammerschmidt Chapel)

Student Organization Resource Training
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Prospect Room, Frick Center
*Student Organization Leaders Only*

Women’s Soccer vs Great Lakes Christian
4:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

Sorority & Fraternity Bonfire
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Come meet members in our sorority and fraternity community, enjoy some games, and grab free snacks and swag. Open to ALL students!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7

Poster Sale
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Stop by to browse a large selection of posters for purchase.

Fraternity Roost Hangout
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bluejay Roost, Frick Center
Come hang out and play games and video games down in the Frick Center Gameroom/Roost with our fraternity members. All welcome!

Student Organization Resource Training
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Illinois Hall, Schaible Science Center
*Student Organization Leaders Only*

Union Board’s Tie-Dye & Cotton Candy
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Students will have an opportuity to make a tie-dye tshirt and enjoy cotton candy. While supplies last. Open to all! Sponsored by Union Board.

Greeks on the Mall
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
University Mall / Brune Patio
Come meet members in our sorority and fraternity community, enjoy some games, and grab free snacks and swag. Open to ALL students!

Catholic Life Pizza Party
4:00 p.m.
Chaplain’s Home (Behind Schick Hall)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8

Poster Sale
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Stop by to browse a large selection of posters for purchase.

Sorority Recruitment Info Session
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Alexander Room, Frick Center
Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend one info session in order to participate in recruitment. Questions? Email Amanda Santucci at amanda.santucci@elmhurst.edu

Sorority Info Tabling
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Frick Center Lobby
Stop by and talk with representatives from our various sororities to learn about sorority life at Elmhurst University.

Shabbat Shalom Candle Lighting
5:00 p.m.
Chaplain’s Home (Behind Schick Hall)

Women’s Soccer vs. Knox
7:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

Rock the Block Party
City of Elmhurst
Live bands and other entertainment. See complete schedule at https://elmhurstcitycentre.com/index.php/upcoming_events.html?view=cause&id=147-rock_the_block

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9

Men’s Soccer vs. Hope
1:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10

Women’s Soccer vs. Ripon
12:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

Open Gym
5:00 p.m. -8:00 p.m.
Tyrrell Fitness Center, R.A. Faganel Hall

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

Joe N’ Go Commuter Coffee
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Frick Center Lobby
Stop by for a cup of “Joe” and get your questions answered about commuter life.

Chartwells’ Boost Bash
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Sign up for the Boost app and recieve a free coffee, mystery giveaway item, and a Boost promotion code from Chartwells.

Sorority Recruitment Info Session
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Alexander Room, Frick Center
Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend one info session in order to participate in recruitment. Questions? Email Amanda Santucci at amanda.santucci@elmhurst.edu

National Teddy Bear Day
11:30 a.m. –until supplies last
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Come stuff and grab a free teddy bear while supplies last! Hosted by Craft Club.

Ice Cream with the Fraternities
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Brune Patio
Come grab some free ice cream given out by fraternity members on campus! While supplies last.

Remembering and Telling our 9/11 Story
4:00 p.m.
Hammerschmidt Chapel Steps

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

Donut Discussions
5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Niebuhr Hall First Floor Lounge
Ask any questions you have about your first semester on campus! Your OSLs are happy to help! Hosted by New Student Transition and Retention.

Fraternity Roost Hangout
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Bluejays Roost, Frick Center
Come hang out and play games and video games down in the Frick Center game room/Roost with our fraternity members. All welcome!

Sorority Meet & Greet Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cafeteria, Frick Center
Bring your lunch and meet members from our various sororities on campus!

Word Art Take N’ Stay
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
We provide the letters and symbols and you create the masterpiece. Limited quantity available.

Sorority Roost Hangout
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Bluejays Roost, Frick Center
Come hang out and play games and karaoke down in the Frick Center game room/Roost with our sorority members. Anyone welcome!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

Weekly Prayers
12:00 p.m.
Interfaith Chapel (Main Level, Hammerschmidt Chapel)

Sorority Recruitment Info Session
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Alexander Room, Frick Center
Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend one info session in order to participate in recruitment. Questions? Email Amanda Santucci at amanda.santucci@elmhurst.edu

Cesar Chavez Lecture
4:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center

El Centro de la Promesa Azul (HSI Center) Grand Opening!
Time: TBD
Lower level of Niebuhr Hall patio

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Butterfly Garden
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
University Mall (rain location – Faganel Hall gym)
Join Union Board in the Butterfly Garden! Hangout with 150 live butterflies, take photos, and have fun! In case of inclimate weather, the location will change to the gym in Faganel Hall.

Chartwells Hispanic Heritage Month Event
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cafeteria, Frick Center

Meet the Professionals: Music Business
11:40 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Buik Recital Hall, Irion Hall

Sorority Recruitment Prep Grab Bag
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Frick Center Lobby

Queer Connections
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lucks Conference Room, Cureton Hall

Lunch with Fr. Tony (Roman Catholic Priest)
12:00 p.m.
Sign up in advance is required. Please email Rev. Scott Matheney at: hscottm@elmhurst.edu.

Sorority Recruitment Info Session
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Prospect Room, Frick Center
Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend one info session in order to participate in recruitment. Questions? Email Amanda Santucci at amanda.santucci@elmhurst.edu

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

National Play-Doh Day
11:00 a.m.
Frick Center Lobby
Stop by and grab a tub of free play-doh in honor of National Play-Doh day! Available while supplies last.

National Thank You Day
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. or until supplies last
Learning Center, A.C. Buehler Library
Join us in celebrating National Thank You Day! Stop by the Learning Center to write a thank you note to a friend, roommate, professor, parent, or sibling (or anyone else!) to express your appreciation and gratitude. All supplies will be provided, including postage for thank you notes that need to be mailed. Treats will also be provided so come ready for dessert!

Sorority Recruitment
4:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
*advanced sign-up required*

Fraternity Bid Day
All day
Virtual

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

Sorority Recruitment
All day
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
*advanced sign-up required*

Women’s Volleyball vs BU/LF
10:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.
R.A. Faganel Hall

Women’s Soccer vs. Alverno
Langhorst Field

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17