Weeks of Welcome

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14

Office of Student Involvement Information Booth (look for the Blue booth)
9:00–11:00 a.m.
Sidewalk, front of Frick Center

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

Virtual Office of Student Involvement Information Station
4:00–5:00 p.m.

Join Via Zoom

• Not on campus today but have questions or just want to hear about what’s happening on campus this week? The Office of Student Involvement staff will be available to answer questions virtually. 

Getting started: Decoding Syllabi and Setting Goals (in-person and virtual)
Learning Center Workshop
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room and online through Blackboard Collaborate

• Sign up at: My Tutoring icon on the myElmhurst Portal. Reservations required. An interactive workshop designed to help you determine what is important to be successful in your classes and to help you plan for academic success. Bring copies of your syllabi.

UCC Student Dinner
5:00 p.m.
Contact the Chaplain’s Office for more details at hscottm@elmhurst.edu.

Virtual Study Hall
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Log on to our virtual study space. Stay focused and connected for classes. Email diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu to sign up.

Panhellenic Recruitment Session (in-person and virtual — pick one session)
7:00.-8:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Blume Board Room

• Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about virtual sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend only ONE information session in order to participate in recruitment. Limited spots in-person! RSVP to elmhurstphcvpr@gmail.com.

Virtual Escape Room: Follow Me.
7:00 p.m.
Registration Link
Invite Code: 0016271EF4D9E2

• Participation is limited so registration is required. Students will live chat with their fellow group, search the virtual world, and examine the internet for clues while racing against the clock. Use this link to sign up and you’ll be given an email for instructions to log in to the event.

20% off at Kilwins (ice cream/chocolate shop in town)
148 N. York St.

• Show your Jaypass!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

Union Board Boardwalk
10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

• Chalk sidewalk squares surrounding the Mall. Chalk and specific guidelines will be provided on tables located on the south side of the patio. This is a chance to express yourself and inspire others through positive messaging and artwork.

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

Virtual ELM U VOTES
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

• Gain knowledge on voter education, equity and inclusion. Email diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Virtual Applying to Law School
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

• An overview of the law school application process for students preparing to apply in the upcoming year. Session also offered on Thursday, Sept. 17. Contact: Lisa Woods, Pre-law Advisor at lisa.woods@elmhurst.edu.

Muslim Students sitting with the University Chaplain
Noon
Niebuhr Hall, Chaplain’s office

Virtual Want to get involved on campus? Let’s talk
4:00–5:00 p.m.

• If you did not get a chance to be part of the Taste of Elmhurst, come chat with the staff of the Office of Student Involvement and let us catch you up.

Join Via Zoom

Virtual Trivial Night
8:00–9:00 p.m.
Office of Student Involvement

• To register, email cheryll@elmhurst.edu

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

Free 15-Minute Massage
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge

Virtual Fall Book Club: White Fragility
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Engage in conversation about white identity. Open to 30 students, faculty, staff. Book provided. Email diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu to sign-up.

Jays on the Mall
Noon–2:00 p.m.
University Mall

• Physically distanced games on the Mall. Bring a mask and relax outside.

Take and Make Activity:  Scratch Art
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Office of Student Involvement
Frick Center, Suite 220

• Pick up supplies at the Office of Student Involvement 

Virtual Panhellenic Recruitment Information Session
4:00–5:00 p.m.

• Interested in joining a sorority on campus? Come learn about virtual sorority recruitment and all sorority life has to offer! You must attend only ONE information session in order to participate in recruitment.

Join Via Zoom

Presidential and National Elections discussion- Call for Moral Leadership
4:00 p.m.
Niebuhr Hall, Chaplain’s Office (west side of the building)

Virtual Escape Room: Follow Me.
7:00 p.m.
Registration Link
Invite Code: 0016271EF4D9E2

• Participation is limited so registration is required. Students will live chat with their fellow group, search the virtual world, and examine the internet for clues while racing against the clock. Use this link to sign up and you’ll be given an email for instructions to login to the event.

Last Day to Sign Up for Virtual Formal Sorority Recruitment

• Sign up open 5/15/2020 – 9/16/2020 at 11:59 p.m. 
• Questions? Email elmhurstphcvpr@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

Virtual Get Connected Workshop: Study Habits and Test-Taking skills
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Learn how to create effective study and test-taking habits. Contact diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Virtual Applying to Law School
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

• General information for pre-law students about upcoming events, helpful resources, and connecting with others interested in the legal professions. Contact Lisa Woods, Pre-Law Advisor at lisa.woods@elmhurst.edu.

Virtual Formal Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Begins

• Questions? Email elmhurstphcvpr@gmail.com.

Virtual Digital Caricatures
8:00–10:00 p.m.

• Get your individual caricature drawn and immediately upload it for print or social media. Registration required. Contact the Office of Student Involvement at cheryll@elmhurst.edu.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

Tiki Tea Time (flavored ice teas-yummy)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

EU Athletics: Flashback Friday

• Grab a small group of friends and relive the exciting 2020 CCIW tournament semifinals with our Men’s basketball team!
• And catch the exciting match between our Women’s Volleyball team vs. Augustana!

Virtual Formal Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

• Questions? Email elmhurstphcvpr@gmail.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19

Virtual Formal Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

• Questions? Email elmhurstphcvpr@gmail.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20

Virtual Formal Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment

• Questions? Email elmhurstphcvpr@gmail.com.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Virtual CultureFest Opening Reception
Noon–1:00 p.m.

• Log in to learn more about the week of events for CultureFest. Meet the students from the Coalition on Multicultural Engagement (CME). Contact: diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu.

International Day of Peace (Part of CultureFest)
Noon
Niebuhr Hall, Chaplain’s Office

Trying to Keep a Life-School Balance
Learning Center Workshop
1:00–1:45 p.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room and online through Blackboard Collaborate

• Sign up at: My Tutoring icon on the myElmhurst Portal. Reservations required.
• Life is complicated. How can a college student deal with it all? This interactive workshop is designed to help you identify your priorities so that you can plan to make the most of your time without sacrificing things that are important to you.

Virtual Fraternity Recruitment Informational Panel
4:00–5:00 p.m.

• Interested in joining a fraternity on campus? Come learn about the different fraternal organizations and how these organizations have impacted students! Questions? Email elmhurstifcvpr@gmail.com

JOIN VIA ZOOM 

Virtual Study Hall
6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Log on to our virtual study space. Stay focused and connected for classes. Email diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu to sign up.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

My Spiritual Journey at Elmhurst University
Noon
Niebuhr Hall, Chaplain’s Office (west side of the building)

Virtual Identities Like Me Panel (Part of CultureFest)
4:00–5:00 p.m.

• Learn about the varying experiences of our students in the cultural organizations on campus. Contact: diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu

Fraternity Recruitment (virtual and in-person)
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
University Mall

• Come interact with representatives of our fraternities on campus! No prior sign-up needed. Prefer to tune in virtually? Email elmhurstifcvpr@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Commuter Drop-In
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Bluejay’s Roost, Commuter Lounge

• Stop by the Commuter Lounge and get any questions answered and meet other commuter students.

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted.

Jays on the Mall
Noon–2:00 p.m.
University Mall

• Socially distanced games on the Mall. Bring your mask and relax in between classes.

Take and Make Activity: EU coloring sheets
Noon–3:00 p.m.
Office of Student Involvement
Frick Center, Suite 220

• Pick up your coloring sheets and crayons to create some fun EU artwork for your living space on or off campus!

Fraternity Recruitment (virtual and in-person)
4:00–6:00 p.m.
University Mall

• Come interact with representatives of our fraternities on campus! No prior sign-up needed. Prefer to tune in virtually? Email elmhurstifcvpr@gmail.com.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted

Virtual AT Still University Info Session
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

• This session will include information on ATSU’s health professions programs as well as a mock applicant review so students can see what factors admission counselors consider when accepting applicants. ATSU has programs in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant studies, audiology, and biomedical sciences. Contact Erica Ashauer, Director Pre-Professional Advisor at ashauere@elmhurst.edu

Virtual Courageous Conversations
1:00–2:00 p.m.

• Empowering student voices and stories: Attend this virtual conversation where an ElmU student reflects on the many paths they have taken and how these experiences have shaped who they are today. Contact michelle.sadowski@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Virtual Fraternity Recruitment
4:00–7:00 p.m.

• Have you been attending fraternity recruitment events? Great! This event is invite-only for interested students to create a bond with each fraternity separately. Questions? Email elmhurstifcvpr@gmail.com.

Virtual Movie Night and Discussion
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Join a discussion about colorism, identity and more through a classic movie in Black culture. Email diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu for more information.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

BBQ on the Patio
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Brune Patio

• Jaypass or cash accepted 

Virtual International Game Day (part of CultureFest)
1:00–3:00 p.m.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion

• Free games from around the world! Email diversityandinclusion@elmhurst.edu for more information.

Virtual Hollywood Murder Mystery
7:00 p.m.
Union Board

• Are you up for the challenge? The detectives combine elements of improv comedy, audience participation, and physical evidence to create a unique and engaging experience that will keep you laughing all night. Registration is limited. Email Union Board at sonali.rajput@elmhurst.edu for sign up information. 

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Virtual LSAC Forum

• Attend an LSAC Law School Forum for a free opportunity to meet with representatives from 100+ law schools. Contact Lisa Woods, Pre-law advisor, at lisa.woods@elmhurst.edu for the link.