Syllabus Week!

The first week of classes, also known as syllabus week, is over.  I am now fully aware of how my classes will be and what to expect as the semester goes on.  I am hoping my Senior year continues to go as well as the other years, and so far everything seems to be falling in place.

Coming back to campus also brings in 'welcome week' events! Welcome week events in various parts of campus welcome new students and give them the opportunity to meet one another.  These events include: New Student Convocation, Late Nighter at the Union, game nights, individual dorm dorm events, and many more! The first week on campus might be overwhelming with all the events, but it's a great time to meet others and find your fit at the U of I.

Another event which occurred prior to the first day of class is the "ACES Council New Student Ice Cream Social."  This year the event brought in over 300 people including deans, faculty, new students, and current students.  This is the 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social to welcome new students into the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

Other Colleges at the University also do something special for the new students.  The College of Applied Health Sciences has a fair with information on various student organizations.  The College of Business sponsors a barbecue.  The College of Fine and Applied Arts have an orientation to provide information before classes begin.  The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences provide music and an opportunity to meet faculty and students.  The College of Media sponsors activities and take a class picture . As many of you have taken advantage of these College welcome sessions, there are also clubs and organizations who provide 'welcome back' celebrations that you may have heard of at Quad Day.

New student events provide a lot of information and you may even meet individuals who will be in classes with you! I hope that you are excited to be on campus and enjoyed syllabus week along with the many events! Although welcome week is coming to a close, there are sure to be events planned throughout the school year!