2022 Welcome Weekend schedule announced

Posted By: Deborah Nahrgang On: 2022-08-18
Posted On: 2022-08-18

Welcome Weekend is approaching quickly, and we are so excited to be welcoming over 250+ new, transfer, seminary, international, and re-admitted students to the Winona Campus! 

For a full schedule of events, please visit the Welcome Weekend Website

Welcome Weekend at a Glance: 

All staff and faculty are welcome to attend and participate in the activities listed below. 

Thursday, August 25

  • New Student Move In Day (All Day) 
  • Cardinal Kickoff Pep Rally (4:30pm | Gym) 
  • Parent and Family Farewell Reception (5:30pm | Toner Lounge) 

Friday, August 26

  • Coffee and Donuts (8-9:30am | Plaza) 
  • Anchor Course Meetings (3:30pm | Anchor Classrooms) 
  • Dinner with Faculty and Staff (5pm | Gostomski Fieldhouse) 
  • Desserts with the Departments (6pm | Second Floor Aquinas Hall) 
  • Trivia with the Library and the Brothers (7pm | Toner Lounge) 
  • Bingo with the Student Activities Committee (8pm | Cardinal Club) 
  • Movie Night (9pm | Plaza) 

Saturday, August 27

  • Common Lecture: What’s it All About? (9:30am | Page Theater) 
  • Tie Dye Socks and Bandanas (3:30-4:30pm | Ed’s Field)
  • Pick up Games with Club Sports (3:30-5pm | Gostomski Fieldhouse) 

Sunday, August 28

  • Sunday Mass and Blessing of Campus (10:30am | Thomas More Chapel) 
  • Welcome Back BBQ (11am | Gostomski Fieldhouse) 
  • Pool Party (3-4pm | Pool) 
  • Dorm Crafts (3-5pm | Makerspace) 
  • Board Games with Orientation Leaders (4-6pm | Toner Game Room) 
  • HONORS Students – Hike to the Rock (7pm | Meet at the Gazebo) 

Click here for a copy of the student schedule

Questions? Interested in helping with Welcome Weekend? Contact Tricia Dobrient (tdobrien@smumn.edu)