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the 2 weeks in college that make you say WOW

>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. >Residence Halls
Freshmen Move-In
 
>8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. >Student Center
Student Services Check-in
All Students(Commuters, too) can pick up mail key, parking permit, turn in medical forms, etc. 
 
>3:30 p.m. >Byrne Memorial Hall
Seminar Meeting*
 
>4:00 p.m. >Student Center LeBlanc Room
Letting Go
An optional, but final, opportunity for parents to casually discuss with administrators any remaining issues, questions or feelings as their son or daughter begin their college experience.  
 
>5:00 p.m. >Student Center - Dining Room
Welcome Dinner
Students and their families are invited to enjoy a dinner in their honor.  
 
>6:30 p.m. >Residence Halls
Freshmen Floor Meeting 1*
 
>7:30 p.m. >Student Center Lounge
Freshmen Commuter Meeting 1*
 
>8:00 p.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
New Student Welcome & Induction*
 
>10:00 p.m. >Student Center - Dining Room
Badger Bingo
Students are invited to socialize and snack as they try their luck at winning prizes to kick off their college experience! Prizes will include Residence Hall Room essentials, SHC must-haves and even a book scholarship!
>8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. >New Hall Lobby
Upperclassmen Move-In
 
>9:30 a.m. >Burke Library Room 031
Foreign Language assessment
(Required for students unable to complete the assessment during Preview 1.)
 
>10:00 a.m. >Seminar Classrooms
Seminar Meeting*
 
>11:00 a.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Choir & Music Rehearsal
 
>12:00 p.m. >Student Center - Dining Room
Lunch
 
>12:00 p.m. >Student Center LeBlanc Room A
Donnelly Scholars Lunch
(Invitation Only)
 
>2:00 p.m. >Byrne Memorial Hall
Common Reading Speaker*
Students will have the opportunity to attend a very special lecture by John Eads, Executive Director of Light of the Village, and Agustin Lizama of Homeboy Industries, whose experience is outlined in this year’s Freshman Reading Project Book, ‘Tattoos on the Heart’ Small group discussion to follow.
 
>7:30 p.m. >Residence Halls
Freshmen Floor Meeting 2*
 
>8:30 p.m. >Student Center
Freshmen Commuter Meeting 2*
 
>9:00 p.m. >Outlaw Recreation Center
Playfair*
Playfair is totally unlike anything else you have ever experienced - it’s entertainment, it’s fun, it’s a perfect way to make new campus friends.

>11:00 a.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Mass
 
>12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. >New Hall Lobby
Upperclassmen Move-In
 
>1:00 p.m. >Library Field
Men’s Soccer scrimmage
 
>3:15 p.m. >Residence Halls
Freshmen Floor Meeting 3*
 
>4:00 p.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Mass of the Holy Spirit
A long tradition in Jesuit Education, during this liturgy we gather as an entire college community, to pray for the Holy Spirit to be with us in the coming academic year.
 
>5:00 p.m. >Student Center - Dining Room
Welcome Picnic
All students, faculty and staff are invited to kick off the academic year with dinner, music and games.
 
>8:00 p.m. >Residence Halls
Upperclassmen Floor Meeting
(Required for all returning students.)
>3:00 - 5:00 p.m. >Outside of Student Center
Snow Cones
Stop by and get a free snow cone to cool off on your first day of class. 
 
>4:00 p.m. >Outlaw Recreation Center Gym
Volleyball
 
>8:00 p.m. > McKinney’s at the Hill
Kickoff MCKinney Mixer
Sponsored by Campus Programming Board. It’s the first mixer of the year in McKinney’s. 
>11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. >McKinney’s at the Hill
Commuter Social
Commuter students are invited to take a break at this come and go event.  Enjoy food and beverages as you learn more about what is happening at SHC in the upcoming year!

>5:00 p.m. >Student Center LeBlanc Room C
Italy Center Interest Session
The Spring Hill College Italy Center offers a summer, academic semester, or a year of study abroad. This brief information session will introduce you to life in Bologna.
 
>6:00 p.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Music & Liturgy Interest Meeting
Calling all singers, instrumentalists and liturgical ministers! Are you interested in serving our faith community? Come to this meeting to learn more!
 
>8:00 p.m. >Outlaw Recreation Center
Wallyball tournament
Come out and learn a new sport - 4 on 4. No prior experience necessary.
>3:30 p.m. >Wellness Center
Wellness Center Open House
Check out the Wellness Center’s home in Toolen Hall! Meet the Wellness Center staff and enjoy some refreshments.
 
>9:00 p.m. > Student Center
CPB Comedy Showcase
>11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. >Student Center
Badger Expo
Don’t miss this chance to get more information on student organizations, campus programs, and community involvement opportunities. Also, check out local restaurants, stores, banks and other vendors to see what they have to offer. There will be plenty of food, fun and prizes for everyone! Free lunch!
 
>4:00 - 5:00 p.m. >Byrne Memorial Hall
Foley Center 
Community Service Fair
Don’t miss this chance to learn more about giving back to others in our community!
 
>7:00 p.m. >Student Center LeBlanc Room
Learning Community Kickoff
(Required for all Learning Community residents)
>11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. >Student Center
Free Art Friday
Take some time out of your day to relax and make a megaphone or spirit pennant in the Student Center, then come out to the volleyball game and cheer on your Badgers. 
 
>6:00 p.m. >Outlaw Recreation Center
Volleyball 
We want a packed house to support the Badgers and Coach Martin who will be going for her 1,100th career victory. There will be a tailgate outside the Rec. before the game at 5:00 p.m.
 
>7:00 p.m. > Hank Aaron Stadium
Badgers on the Town: BayBears
Stop by the Center of Student Involvement to pick up your discounted $3.00 ticket.
>11:00 a.m. >Library Field
Women’s soccer
Men’s Soccer to follow at 1:00 p.m.
SGA Soccer Tailgate to start at noon.
 
>8:00 p.m. >McKinney’s at the Hill
Slam poetry of BROWNSTAR
Join the Residence Hall Association for an evening of spoken word comedy.
>11:00 a.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Mass
 
>1:30 a.m. >Library Field
Women’s soccer
Men’s Soccer to follow at 3:30 p.m.
 
>9:00 p.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Student Mass
Following Mass, join the Office of Campus Ministry for food and fellowship.
>2:00 p.m. >Burke Library
Center for Academic Excellence Open House
Meet the CAE staff and learn more about the opportunities and services available.
 
>7:00 p.m. >Student Center LeBlanc Room
Special Speaker: Angela Rose* 
>7:00 p.m. >Student Center LeBlanc Room
Movie: Stand and Deliver
Sponsored by Friends of the Library
 
>8:00 p.m. >Outlaw Recreation Center
Intramural Student Advisory Club Meeting
 
>9:00 p.m. >McKinney’s at the Hill
Team Trivia Night
>5:00 p.m. >Outlaw Recreation Center Gym
Volleyball
 
>7:00 p.m. > Student Center LeBlanc Room
Panhellenic Recruitment Interest Meeting
For women interested in going through the recruitment process in the spring semester.
>11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. >Student Center
Lemonade for MS
Stop by and grab a glass of lemonade, all proceeds go to Multiple-Sclerosis.
 
>5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. >Gautrelet Room in AB
AHANA Minority social
 
>9:00 p.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Praise & Worship
> 8:00 p.m. >McKinney’s at the Hill
Movie Night
Watch “Fast and Furious” on the big screen as you enjoy snacks in McKinney’s.
> All Day >McKinney’s at the Hill
Game Day at McKinney’s
Experience College Football Game Day on the big screens in McKinney’s.  Food specials will be available. 
 
>10 :00 p.m. - Midnight >McKinney’s at the Hill
Back to School Social
>11:00 a.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Mass
 
>All Day >Various
Explore Mobile
See the back page for a list of exciting things to do in the gorgeous Azalea City.
 
>9:00 p.m. >St. Joseph Chapel
Student Mass
>10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. >Gulf Shores
Beach Trip
Center for Student Involvement is providing transportation only to students who want to spend Labor Day at the beach. Students are responsible for providing: lunch/money to buy lunch at the beach, towel, water, sunscreen, etc. 
(Sign-up is required for this trip - come by CSI on the 2nd floor of the Student Center.)
 
>All Day >Various
Explore Mobile
In case you didn’t have enough time yesterday, see the back page to see a list of things to do.

Sponsored Programs

August 19th-September 5th
 
Welcome home to Spring Hill College!  Weeks of Welcome (WOW) kick off the 2011-2012 school year with style.  Expect two whole weeks packed with programs, events and activities to help you learn more about campus, get to know other students and have fun.  Experience new traditions and lots of Badger Spirit during the two weeks in college that make you say WOW!

August 25, 2011

Badger Expo is held each fall and allows students to explore over 120 booths with representatives from registered student organizations, campus departments, community organizations, local businesses and area churches. This event is a great opportunity to discover what Spring Hill College and the surrounding community have to offer!

As the “living room” of campus, the Student Center is a hub for social programs and events.  Students can catch dinner and a movie in the cafeteria, de-stress as they participate in a craft project, enjoy an afternoon social, participate in game night or even check out a local musicians in McKinney's at the Hill.
Throughout each semester, students have the opportunity to participate in special “Badgers on the Town” events.  These events, which are geared towards connecting students with the surrounding community, are offered at a deep discount, costing only $1.00 - $10.00 per student.  Students can take advantage of local cultural, sporting and music events as well as festivals and other fun activities.  For a full schedule of events, click here.

October 21 - 23, 2011
Each fall, we invite the families of SHC students to join us for Family Weekend.  The weekend, which is packed with sporting events, social activities and special campus programs, gives family members a chance to enjoy the Spring Hill College experience with their student.
Please continue to check back for updates and information.

In collaboration with students and campus departments, CSI coordinates seminars, workshops, and other experiential opportunities aimed at providing students with the tools and skills to be a responsible leader in service to others.  Programs are open to all students who want to interact with other students, discuss critical issues and build important leadership skills.


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