Week of Welcome, Aug. 18-25, 2023

As you approach your entry into Beaver Nation, we are excited to tell you how you will get your college journey off to an outstanding start — Blackburn’s Week of Welcome!

During the first week of your first semester, you will make a stress-free transition to Blackburn through your first class – Work College 101.

This course helps new students transition into the unique environment of our student-led Work Program. You will receive job training from department managers and attend faculty-facilitated workshops to prepare you to be responsible and successful members of the college classroom, workplace and campus community.

      WOW DAILY SCHEDULE
      7:00 – 10:00 AM Breakfast
      8:00 – 10:00 AM Athletic Practices
      10:00 AM Work Department Training
      12:00 PM Lunch
      2:00 PM Academic Workshop
      3:00 PM Academic Workshop
      4:00 – 6:00 PM Athletic Practices
      5:00 – 7:00 PM Dinner
      7:00 PM Social Event

      Faculty-Facilitated Workshops

      • Professionalism in College
      • Academics at Blackburn
      • Campus Resources
      • Engaging with Professionals/Peers
      • Value of the Work Program
      • Reflections and Goals

      You will have plenty of time to make new friends and meet with your fellow Beavers, attend practice if you’re a fall athlete, and settle into your new home away from home. The week will offer nightly social events and exclusive learning experiences, including:

      • Creative Writing Workshop
      • Music & Theatre Open House
      • Student Art Exhibit & Tour
      • Vivarium Tour
      • Campus Sustainability Tour
      • Baby Goat Yoga
      • Service Learning at Animal Shelter

      We can’t wait to see you!

      Questions? Contact Karen Dillon

      Sep 23
      Saturday, September 23, 2023

      Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

      10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

      Sep 25
      Monday, September 25, 2023

      CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

      2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

      Sep 25
      Monday, September 25, 2023

      Writer’s Block – Career Readiness Workshop

      7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

      Sep 26
      Tuesday, September 26, 2023

      CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

      7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      Homecoming Weekend 2023

      Sep 29 - Oct 01

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      B Club Golf Tournament

      9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      BC Family Picnic on the Patio

      11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      Golden Beaver Society Luncheon

      12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      Residence Halls Open House

      1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Exhibition

      4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      J.V. Volleyball vs. MUW

      5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

      Sep 29
      Friday, September 29, 2023

      Meet Up at McKinley

      5:00 PM - 7:00 PM