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Welcome Week 2008

Connecting With Your New Community

Starting the that first night that you’re on campus, Sunday, August 24, Welcome Week provides 9 big days and nights of programs and activities….everything from Karaoke
Night to an Outdoor Movie.  You didn't come to college to sit in your room.  Welcome Week is a great way to have fun, meet people and get connected to the
Hamline Community. 

 

 

Sunday,  August 24            

Lawn Games
6:30 pm, Old Main Lawn

Do you remember the games you played as a child?  Well here is your chance to take a stroll down memory game, playing some of your old favorite games and learning some new ones.  These organized activities are designed to keep you moving while giving you the opportunity to meet new people and have lots off FUN!


Monday, August 25            

Karaoke Nite!!
8:00 pm, Klas Center

Have you ever wanted to be a rock star? Well, here is your chance to belt out your favorite song. Sing a solo or with a group of friends and classmates or just sit back, enjoy the refreshments and see just how talented (or not!) your fellow students are.


Tuesday, August 26  

The BIG Show
7:30 pm, Sundin Hall

It really doesn’t get any bigger than this.  Don’t miss this “End-of-Orientation-Start-of-

the-Year” Extravaganza…it’s always a favorite.  You’ll see faculty, staff and students up on

stage with a variety of acts sure to entertain.


Wednesday, August 27

Piper Bingo!

8 pm, Klas Ballroom

Bingo is a game of chance, luck and concentration…how lucky are you? Join us for a night of bingo, “Piper-Style.”  If you are lucky enough to yell out “BINGO!”  you may be surprised with the prizes you walk away with!


Thursday, August 28           

Activities Fair
4:00 – 6:00 pm, Old Main Lawn 
 


This is THE place to be if you want to find a club or organization to join on campus.  Over 60 student groups will be represented.  Go around and find out what they’re all about and how you can become involved. 

 

The Trance Lady
7:00 pm, Sundin Hall


The English born Trance Lady is the Monty Python of hypnotists! Fasten your safety belts for this high paced romp of extreme silliness and side splitting laughter. The best seats are on the stage. 

 


For the weekend, do you want to stay around campus or explore the Twin Cities area or travel outside of Minnesota.  We have activities planned for the weekend that will allow you to do both.  Click the links below to see what we have planned for each day! 

Friday, August 29

Saturday, August 30

Sunday, August 31

Monday, September 1

To reserve your spot for any of the WEEKEND events, click here!

For some events, space is LIMITED! 

 


Hamline University
1536 Hewitt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284
U.S.A.
651-523-2800