Week of Welcome Fall 2022

by Student Programs and Involvement

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Sun, Aug 21, 2022 5:00 PM –

Fri, Aug 26, 2022 11:55 PM CDT (GMT-5)

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Week of Welcome includes a week full of events designed to help students get their semester off to the right start. Students will be able to meet other students, discover campus resources, learn about K-State traditions, and gear up for the Wildcat experience.


Check out the Week of Welcome Event Hub for the full schedule of events. 


 

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Past Events

Sun, Aug 28, 2022
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Burgers and Boats

Come enjoy free food, meet other K-state students and learn about K-state's Coed crew at our boathouse

Sat, Aug 27, 2022
3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Jardine Basketball Court
Welcome Party

The African Students Union's annual Welcome Party is our first event of the semester. It is

Fri, Aug 26, 2022
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Free for All Friday

Life at K-State goes well beyond the walls of campus. Come check out the many places to eat and things to do in and around Manhattan. Grab free food samples, discounts, and giveaways from a number of our local Manhattan businesses.

Fri, Aug 26, 2022
8:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Pottawatomie Lake No. 2 State Fishing Lake (West Side)
George Wright Society: Tallgrass Chapter Bonfire & S'mores

Join the George Wright Society: Tallgrass Chapter for an end of the first week bonfire with s'mores at Pottawatomie Lake No. 2 State Fishing Lake! Not a member of the club? That is ok! You can come learn more about the club or just hangout with fellow K-State students! Bring a friend, bring a chair if you have one and if you need a ride out to the lake then let us know we can help you! Our club is excited for the new school year and is always looking for new members or socializing with fellow students!
There is no admission fee for the event and the s'mores will be provided.

Fri, Aug 26, 2022
9:00 PM – 11:55 PM
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Outdoor Movie

Join us at Luther House for an outdoor movie after your first full week of class! We will be watching Disney's: Encanto. Popcorn will be provided. All Are Welcome, bring your friends! We are located at 1810 Todd Road. Two blocks North of Wefald Hall, two blocks South of the Jardine Apartments, near Throckmorton & the K-state Greenhouses.

Thu, Aug 25, 2022
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Hale Library Tours

Are you new to K-State or just want to learn more about Hale Library? Take a quick 20 minute tour with us! No reservations necessary. Meet us at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Thu, Aug 25, 2022
1:00 PM – 1:20 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Hale Library Tours

Are you new to K-State or just want to learn more about Hale Library? Take a quick 20 minute tour with us! No reservations necessary. Meet us at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Thu, Aug 25, 2022
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Activities Carnival

The activities carnival held each semester is a great opportunity for students who are looking to get more involved to find an organization matching their interests. They are also great opportunities for student organizations to recruit new and excited students to join their organizations. This event is only for registered student organizations.

The Fall Activities Carnival will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022. The activity carnival will begin at 6:00 pm and organizations can begin setting up at 5:00 PM.

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For more information about this event, or if you have any questions, please contact the Ashley Douglass at aldouglass@ksu.edu or 785-532-6541.

Thu, Aug 25, 2022
8:45 PM – 10:45 PM
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Varsity Donut Truck

Join us after the Activities Carnival for a stop at the famous Varsity Donut Truck in Aggieville. If you haven't been there before, you won't want to miss out! We will meet at Luther House around 8:45pm and then walk over to the truck so wear comfortable shoes. All Are Welcome, bring your friends! We are located at 1810 Todd Road. Two blocks North of Wefald Hall, two blocks South of the Jardine Apartments, near Throckmorton & the K-state Greenhouses.

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Hale Library Tours

Are you new to K-State or just want to learn more about Hale Library? Take a quick 20 minute tour with us! No reservations necessary. Meet us at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Be Well Be You@KSU

Learn about all the well-being resources K-State has for you! Visit Bosco Plaza from 11 am - 1 pm, visit a few booths, pick up some cool swag and enter into our raffle from some awesome prizes!

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
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Cats' Cupboard Open House

Join us for Cats' Cupboard's open house event for week of welcome!!!!

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Hale Library Tours

Are you new to K-State or just want to learn more about Hale Library? Take a quick 20 minute tour with us! No reservations necessary. Meet us at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Bosco Plaza K-State Union
NSBE Ice Cream Social

Meet the members and learn about our organization while enjoying Call Hall ice cream!

Wed, Aug 24, 2022
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Tie Dye & Tailgate

Come join us at Luther House for a fun night of tie dyeing t-shirts. T-shirts are provided for free, you can also bring anything specific you would like to tie dye (bandanas, other t-shirts, hats, tote bags, etc.). Afterwards we'll play games outside. All Are Welcome, bring your friends! We are located at 1810 Todd Road. Two blocks North of Wefald Hall, two blocks South of the Jardine Apartments, near Throckmorton & the K-state Greenhouses.

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Hale Library Tours

Are you new to K-State or just want to learn more about Hale Library? Take a quick 20 minute tour with us! No reservations necessary. Meet us at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Lunch on the Lawn

Mix and mingle with students, faculty, and staff!

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
2:00 PM – 2:20 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Hale Library Tours

Are you new to K-State or just want to learn more about Hale Library? Take a quick 20 minute tour with us! No reservations necessary. Meet us at the 1st floor welcome desk.

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Cat Trax Kick-Off

Cat Trax is a new program for first-year students designed to help you explore all there is to do at K-State! Earn points, prizes and more by doing things that help you get involved, stay healthy, broaden your horizons, and prepare for your future career. Earn extra points for attending this event, snag free giveaways from campus partners, and enter to win prizes just for checking in!

Tue, Aug 23, 2022
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Map Your Path at Hale Library

Explore Hale Library by visiting our interactive stations. The first 150 students will receive a free T-shirt!

Mon, Aug 22, 2022
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ballroom, K-State Student Union
Sophomore Social

Come grab a free slush while you meet new people and make new friends!

Mon, Aug 22, 2022
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
The Quad
Frisbee & Freeze Pops

Join us on "The Quad" for frisbee, freeze pops, and to destress after your first day of classes. All Are Welcome! Bring your friends! If you aren't familiar with "The Quad" it's the big grassy area north of Hale Library, you won't miss it!

Mon, Aug 22, 2022 8:00 AM
Fri, Aug 26, 2022 5:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
Activate Handshake- Receive a FREE t-shirt!

Come by the Career Center and receive a FREE t-shirt when you activate your Handshake account.

Mon, Aug 22, 2022 8:00 AM
Fri, Aug 26, 2022 11:00 PM
Private Location (sign in to display)
U Rock, U Win Campus Scavenger Hunt

We'll hide a rock somewhere on campus every day during Week of Welcome and release clues on our social media accounts. Take a pic with the rock & get entered to win our daily prize drawing!

Sun, Aug 21, 2022
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Welcome Night @ LCM

Join us for a free home cooked meal at 5pm followed by a "Come as You Are" Worship at Luther House. Come kick off the school year with us and meet new people! Our worship services are laid back and easy to follow. All Are Welcome, bring your friends! You do not have to be Lutheran or even Christian to join! If you aren't able to join us for supper, come at 6pm for our worship service. Feel free to come to supper and leave before worship. If you can't make it to this event, note that every Sunday throughout the school year we have a free home cooked meal at 5pm followed by a laid back worship service at 6pm. We are located at 1810 Todd Road. Two blocks North of Wefald Hall, two blocks South of the Jardine Apartments, near Throckmorton & the K-state Greenhouses.

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