Opening Week
Next week is Opening Week
The office of New Student Programs is gearing up to welcome the freshman class of 2019 to the Miner family. Students will arrive on campus to move in Sunday, August 11. Opening Week will officially kick off that evening with a “Party at the Puck” picnic.
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Running judges needed on Aug. 16
New students will begin their S&T college careers during Opening Week, from Monday, Aug. 12, through Friday, Aug. 16. They will participate in Project X throughout the week, culminating in races on Friday. Volunteers are needed to serve as running judges for one of three shifts on Friday, Aug. 16:
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Attend orientation keynote by Odell Bizzell
New student programs and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will bring national speaker Odell Bizzell to campus during Opening Week. Join S&T’s incoming freshman class for Bizzell’s keynote address 4:45-6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in the Gibson Arena of the Gale Bullman Building.
Read More »Opening Week is right around the corner
The office of New Student Programs is gearing up to welcome the freshman class of 2019 to the Miner Family! Students will arrive on campus to move-in on Sunday, August 11th. That evening Opening Week will officially kick off with our Party at the Puck picnic event. Activities will continue through Saturday, August 17th. Throughout […]
Read More »Odell Bizzell keynote address
New Student Programs and the division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are collaborating to bring national speaker Odell Bizzell to campus on Monday, August 12 during Opening Week. Please consider joining the incoming freshman class for Odell’s keynote address from 4:45-6:15pm in the Gibson Arena of the Gale Bullman Multi-Purpose Building. Odell is an inspirational […]
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Student volunteers needed for Opening Week
Do you know students who want leadership experience and want to make a difference for new students or transfer students? Please encourage them to apply to volunteer as a mentor during Opening Week, Aug. 11-16.
Read More »2019 Opening Week mentor volunteer opportunity
Want leadership experience? Want to make a difference? Want to help out freshmen and/or transfers? Want really cool free t-shirts and free food? You should volunteer to be an Opening Week Mentor! Applications are due by Friday, April 5th at 4:00pm.
Read More »‘Miners in Motion’ reunites Opening Week groups in contest
In a Wizarding World competition among their fellow peers, new students can reconnect with their Opening Week mentor groups while learning about overcoming academic and personal challenges at S&T. These activities will not only help students bond with their peers but will aid them in learning skills that will benefit their future pursuits. Free food and prizes are provided to all first-year students who attend. New students will receive an acceptance letter with details.
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Opening Week is just around the corner
The office of new student programs is gearing up to welcome the freshman class of 2018 to the Miner family. Students will arrive on campus to move in Sunday, Aug. 12. Opening Week will officially kick off that evening with a “Party at the Puck” picnic. Activities will continue through Saturday, Aug. 18.
Throughout the week, students will:
- Complete an academic workshop, learn about campus and college life, participate in a team-based experiential learning project, and discover what it means to be a Miner.
- Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 17, to watch the races through campus and cheer on new students.
Union Pacific hosts Project X, driving new students to compete
The new student programs staff is pleased to announce that Union Pacific will once again sponsor Opening Week’s Project X. Opening Week runs from Sunday, Aug. 12, through Saturday, Aug. 18. New students will be divided into 85 mentor groups, guided by upperclassmen mentors, and modify a remote-controlled vehicle.
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