Weeks of Welcome

We hope to see you throughout the week at these special events!

Unless otherwise noted, programs are for Dartmouth students and staff ONLY.

**MORE EVENTS COMING SOON**

Collis Ice Cream Social

1:00 - 3:00 PM - Collis Porch (Rain Location: Collis Common Ground)

Stop by the Collis Plaza for ice cream, friendly faces, and to learn about your student center!

Student Involvement Fair

3:00 - 5:00 PM - North end of the Green (Rain Location: Leede Arena)

Come learn about the variety of student clubs, organizations and opportunities at Dartmouth.

Monday Morning Meditation (Tucker Center)

8:00 - 8:45 Rollins Chapel 

Start your week off well with meditation. We welcome people at 8, have a guided meditation from 8:05-8:30 and then 15 minutes of discussion for those who would like to stay and talk. No experience necessary. We meet every Monday morning and the group is open to students, staff, faculty, and community.

Community Lunch

11:30 - 2:00 PM - Dartmouth Green (Rain Location: 53 Commons)

A big cookout is the perfect way to kick off a new school year!

Special First-Year Drop-in Hours for Course Changes (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson Hall, Suite 125

Drop-in to speak with a First-Year Dean about making course changes or any questions!

First Day of School Photos (Academic Skills Center)

3:00 - 5:00 PM - Berry 178

Come by the Academic Skills Center and take home a First Day of School photo!

Tea and Treats (Outdoors Program Office)

12:00 - 1:00 PM - Robinson Hall Lobby

Every Tuesday of the term, top by Robo (our affectionate nickname for Robinson Hall) from 12-1 on Tuesdays to eat some yummy baked goods, connect with Outdoor Programs staff, and learn more about the outdoors at Dartmouth, or chat about whatever might be on your mind. Whether you're a grad student or an undergrad, if you're new to OPO and the DOC, or if you've been super involved…  we'd love to have you join us! 

Come by and take a treat to-go, or stop and stay for a while! Different back goods each week-homemade by the OPO team!
 

The accessible entrance to Robinson Hall is located on the back side of the building, across from Foco. Enter through the door to the right of the stairs, and take the elevator to the 1st floor. The Robo Lobby is down the hallway to your right as you exit the elevator.

First-Year Drop-in Hours (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson Hall, Suite 125

Drop in to speak with a First-Year Dean about course changes or any questions you may have.

Student Job Fair (Student Employment Office/Human Resources)

3:00 - 5:00 PM - Collis Common Ground

Need a job? Several campus employers will be present to personally talk with you about their part-time jobs on-campus & in the Upper Valley. Open to all Dartmouth students!

Sustainability Office Hours (Sustainability Office)

2:00 - 3:30 PM  Tables outside of '53 Commons (Rain Location: Robinson 106)

Join Sustainability staff for delicious homemade sweets and susty conversation! All are welcome, whether you've been involved in the past or are looking to get started with Sustainability now! Share ideas, ask questions, or just take a little snack break with us. 

Note: we host office hours weekly at this time, except for weeks when we have Sustainability Community Lunch (like next week on September 24!).

First-Year Drop-in Hours (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson Hall, Suite 125

Drop in to meet with a First-Year Dean to discuss course changes.

OPAL Women and Gender Student Advising Welcome Back (OPAL Women and Gender )

2:00 - 4:00 PM Collis Porch

Welcome back to campus! Come join OPAL Women and Gender Student Advising for an afternoon of sweet treats and connection!

Welcome Week Dance Showcase (Student Involvement)

8:00 PM - Kemeny Courtyard

Come see amazing performances by many of Dartmouth's talented dance ensembles! RAIN DATE: Thursday, Sept. 18

A mindful start to your dartmouth journey (Tucker Center and Student Wellness Center)

12:15 - 1:00 PM Rollins Chapel

Looking to start your term with intention and purpose?  Join us for this 4-week sampler on mindfulness and meditation.  Come to one or come to all 4. A different mindfulness or meditation practice will be taught each week.

First-Year Drop-in Hours (Undergraduate Deans Office)

1:00 - 4:00 PM - Carson Hall, Suite 125

Drop in to speak with a First-Year Dean about course changes or anything else!

OPAL Pan Asian Community Welcome Back (OPAL)

3:00 - 5:00 PM Occom Commons

Meet and mingle with other members of the Pan Asian Community throughout campus – open to all undergraduates, graduate/professional students, staff, and faculty! Light food and refreshments provided.

Vital Skills Workshop-Intro To Google Calendar (Academic Skills Center)

4:30 - 5:30 PM - Berry 178

Intro to Google Calendar: Mapping Out Your Fall Term. Register on Dartmouth Groups.

Native American Program Student Group Tabling (Native American Programs)

5:30 - 6:30 PM - Collis Common Ground

Explore student groups that the Native American Program supports! Student groups will be tabling with merch, explaining what their group does, and how you can join.

Native American Program Welcome Dinner (Native American Programs)

6:00 - 7:30 PM - Collis Common Ground

Come enjoy food from Maple Street Catering, see your friends, meet the first year students and NAP staff.

Latine & Caribbean Heritage Celebration Kickoff & Welcome Back (OPAL)

3:00 - 6:00 PM  LALAC House (38 North Main Street)

OPAL Latine Caribbean Student Advising hosts their annual Latine Caribbean Heritage Celebration Kickoff and Welcome Back event!  Traditionally hosted outside on the north end of campus, we plan to have food, games, raffles, music, and connect with various resources, offices and departments that support or would like to support the Latine, Hispanic, and Caribbean communities on campus.

FALLAPALOOZA (Programming Board)

7:00 PM - Gold Coast Lawn (Lord Hall Lawn)

Celebrate the end of the first week of classes and kickoff the first weekend of the term with an awesome concert featuring DAYGLOW and opener INOHA.

NIGHT-GLOW (Collis After Dark)

10:00 PM - Gold Coast Lawn

After FALLAPALOOZA join Collis After Dark for Night-Glow! Grab your friends and enjoy the glow attractions on Gold Coast Lawn. Looking for your first Instagram worthy post of the term? Stop by our glow swings hangout and snap some pics! 

Triangle House Welcome Back Ice Cream Social

2:00 - 5:00 PM Triangle House (4 North Park Street)

Come on down for a build-your-own sundae bar (with dietary accommodations!) and the chance to connect with LGBTQIA+ aligned student organizations. Other snacks, crafts, wellness items, and more also available. This event is open to all students.

Inflatables Night (Collis After Dark)

8:00 - 11:00 PM - Gold Coast Lawn

Come hangout with the your friends and the Collis After Dark team on Gold Coast Lawn! Take a turn in the bouncy house or take part in the interactive games! 

OPAL Black and Pan African Student Welcome Back BBQ (OPAL)

12:00 - 3:00 PM 

OPAL Black and Pan African Student Advising and the Dartmouth Black Student-Athlete Alliance (DBSAA) host their annual Welcome Back BBQ! This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff across undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools.

MoTEAvational Monday (Academic Skills Center)

3:30 - 4:30 PM - Berry 178

Join us to create crafty Vision Boards to remind you of your fall term goals. Tea and snacks will be served! Space is limited - please register on Dartmouth Groups.

Get It Done! (Academic Skills Center)

Tues. & Thurs.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Berry 178

Four days a week the Academic Skills Center will support you in setting goals, doing focused, mindful work in community, and taking fun breaks in our intentional workspace. Register on Dartmouth Groups.

Therapy Dog Visits (Student Wellness Center)

6:00 - 6:45 PM Baker Library Baker Library (Reiss Hall Tuesdays, SWC-suite 179 on Wednesdays)

Weekly (Tuesday & Thursday) therapy dog visits with the SWC https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/additional-wellbeing-resources/therapy-dog-program

Sustainability Community Lunch (Sustainability Office)

12:30 - 1:30 PM Irving Building Patio (Rain Location: Irving Kitchen IR-275)

Welcome back to campus! The Sustainability Office team is kicking off the term with a home-cooked lunch (featuring lots of fresh veggies from the Dartmouth Organic Farm, with vegan and gluten-free options available) to gather together everyone interested in getting involved with climate and sustainability at Dartmouth. All are welcome!

Get It Done! (Academic Skills Center)

Weds. & Fri.

3:30 - 5:00 PM - Berry 178

Four days a week the Academic Skills Center will support you in setting goals, doing focused, mindful work in community, and taking fun breaks in our intentional workspace. Register on Dartmouth Groups.

A mindful start to your dartmouth journey (Tucker Center and Student Wellness Center)

12:15 - 1:00 PM Rollins Chapel

Looking to start your term with intention and purpose?  Join us for this 4-week sampler on mindfulness and meditation.  Come to one or come to all 4. A different mindfulness or meditation practice will be taught each week.

Vital Skills Workshop- Level Up Your Google Calendar (Academic Skills Center)

4:30 - 5:45 PM - Berry 178

This session is for students who have created a basic G-Cal (a Google calendar that has at least termly courses laid out) who want support or accountability in organizing + enhancing it.

The Strategic Student (Academic Skills Center)

4:30 - 6:00 PM Reed Hall 108

The Strategic Student is a WE Credit course (CRN 91940) that will teach you to navigate college with confidence and intention. This course equips you with high-impact strategies to manage your time, maintain academic wellness to reduce burnout, and build campus connections to enhance your overall college experience. Running September 25th-November 7th

Beyond the Lab: Beauty and Innovation (OPAL and Gender Student Advising & NEXT)

5:00 - 7:00 Occom Commons

This Dartmouth NEXT and OPAL Women and Gender Advising event offers an opportunity to explore the intersection of beauty and science. All students are welcome to come and enjoy refreshments, free SheaMoisture products, a complimentary perfume bar, and valuable knowledge! Beauty and STEM experts Ameka Coleman and Kierstyn Harris will share information about their careers, how they've been inspired by science, and navigating their fields as women. We would love to see you there!

Therapy Dog Visits (Student Wellness Center)

6:00 - 6:45 PM Baker Library Baker Library (Reiss Hall Tuesdays, SWC-suite 179 on Wednesdays)

Weekly (Tuesday & Thursday) therapy dog visits with the SWC https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/additional-wellbeing-resources/therapy-dog-program

Mindfulness 1/2 Day Retreat

9:00 - 12:15 PM  Rollins Chapel 

In this 3-hour retreat, students, families, friends, faculty, and staff are invited to a fun, experiential exploration of mindfulness through meditation, group 

Therapy Dog Visits (Student Wellness Center)

6:00 - 6:45 PM Baker Library Baker Library (Reiss Hall Tuesdays, SWC-suite 179 on Wednesdays)

Weekly (Tuesday & Thursday) therapy dog visits with the SWC https://students.dartmouth.edu/wellness-center/wellness-mindfulness/additional-wellbeing-resources/therapy-dog-program

A mindful start to your dartmouth journey (Tucker Center and Student Wellness Center)

12:15 - 1:00 PM Rollins Chapel

Looking to start your term with intention and purpose?  Join us for this 4-week sampler on mindfulness and meditation.  Come to one or come to all 4. A different mindfulness or meditation practice will be taught each week.

Finished the Week Fridays (Tucker Center)

2:00 - 3:30 PM Tucker Center South Fairbanks

Drop in for a celebration of finishing the week, every week! Grab a piece of cake and go, or stay for a few minutes to relax, reflect on the week and meet new people. Starting October 3.

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