Augie Reads panel
A panel of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø faculty from a diverse set of a academic disciplines will open the conversation about "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates in Centennial Hall. This will be an opportunity for students to explore the book's key ideas and issues.
Ecumenical Worship Service
This service is open to everyone. Included are music, Holy Communion and a sermon by Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Chaplain Richard Priggie '74.
Concert in the Quad
Students are invited to join their classmates for food and live music in the lower quad. Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø's own alternative rock band, Saving Artax, will open the concert to set the stage for Win and Woo, a pop-inspired duo from Chicago, Ill.
Quad City Family Entertainment
Transfer students join Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø juniors and seniors for an evening of music, bowling and complimentary refreshments at the Quad City Family Entertainment VIP bowling suite.
Celebration Belle Riverboat Cruise.
First-year students will join their classmates for music, dancing, comedy and complimentary refreshments on a Mississippi River cruise. Mission Improvable, a touring improvisation troupe, will be on board for the night's entertainment.
Theatre Open House
Students interested in being involved in theatre may meet theatre department faculty at the Brunner Theatre Center and learn about opportunities for participation onstage and behind the scenes during the 2019-2019 season.
OSL after hours
Students are invited to continue networking with their peers with a live performance by The Violin Twins, a violin-playing duo and Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø alumni. Pizza and ice cream will be provided.
Welcome to Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Extravaganza
Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø Public Safety officers will share practical advice about social life in college followed by the Student Life Programming Board's annual performance featuring hypnotist Dale K.
Getting the Most Out of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø
Getting the Most Out of Å·ÖÞ±ÍøͶ_Å·ÖÞ±ÍâΧapp-Ͷע¹ÙÍø will feature Jason LaVasseur, a nationally recognized speaker on college success. The program will focus on important ways new students can get started by taking action early.
Parent reception
Parents are invited to join President Steve Bahls and his wife, Jane Easter Bahls, for informal conversation and refreshments.