Event Archives | Campus Life https://webdev.worcester.edu/campus-life/category/event/ Just another ĢƵ site Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:44:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Welcome Week 2025: Wicked Good Times Ahead at ĢƵ State! /campus-life/2025/09/03/welcome-week-2025/ /campus-life/2025/09/03/welcome-week-2025/#respond Wed, 03 Sep 2025 19:23:53 +0000 /campus-life/?p=7915 Welcome to ĢƵ, where we’re kicking off the 2025-2026 academic year with a Wicked Good Welcome Week! Whether you’re a new student or a returning Lancer, this week is packed with exciting events, opportunities to connect, and plenty of chances to show off your school spirit. From beach-themed bashes to movie nights under […]

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Welcome to ĢƵ, where we’re kicking off the 2025-2026 academic year with a Wicked Good Welcome Week! Whether you’re a new student or a returning Lancer, this week is packed with exciting events, opportunities to connect, and plenty of chances to show off your school spirit.

From beach-themed bashes to movie nights under the stars, there’s something for everyone. Here’s a look at what’s happening throughout Welcome Week!

Blue Welcome Week schedule poster for ĢƵ, listing daily events from Sept. 3–9, 2025, with event times, locations, QR codes, and playful illustrated icons like fish, books, and sports gear.

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Club Kickoff 2024 /campus-life/2024/09/09/club-kickoff-2024/ /campus-life/2024/09/09/club-kickoff-2024/#respond Mon, 09 Sep 2024 08:00:16 +0000 /campus-life/?p=6356 The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development is once again hosting our annual Club Kickoff! Some of the best experiences at ĢƵ State can be had by joining a club and getting involved. Stop by to meet members of our clubs and organizations and learn about their events and how you can get involved! […]

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The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development is once again hosting our annual Club Kickoff! Some of the best experiences at ĢƵ State can be had by joining a club and getting involved. Stop by to meet members of our clubs and organizations and learn about their events and how you can get involved!

Wednesday, September 11
11am-2pm, Student Center Patio
Rain Location: Student Center 1st Floor

Benefits of joining a club include:

  • Meet new people
  • Gain communication and collaboration Skills
  • Build your resume with new experiences
  • Give back to your community on and off campus
  • Voice your ideas and make great events happen

We encourage you to visit this year’s Club Kickoff and stop by the OSILD table to enter our annual raffle!

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Welcome Week 2024 Schedule /campus-life/2024/09/03/welcome-week-2024/ /campus-life/2024/09/03/welcome-week-2024/#respond Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:00:54 +0000 /campus-life/?p=6352 To welcome back our students to yet another academic year, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development has scheduled various events for Welcome Week 2024! Read below to learn more about the upcoming events. A Sweet Start, on September 4, provides an opportunity to kick off the new school year with candy box photos, […]

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To welcome back our students to yet another academic year, the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development has scheduled various events for Welcome Week 2024! Read below to learn more about the upcoming events.

A Sweet Start, on September 4, provides an opportunity to kick off the new school year with candy box photos, ice cream, and a Welcome Week t-shirt giveaway! Stop by with your friends or meet some new ones! Skate Night on September 9 brings an outdoor roller-skating rink right to upper campus while the Quadfest Block Party on September 10, OSILD’s annual collaboration with Chartwells and the Alumni Office, features an exciting menu, inflatables, and more!

The Commuter Activities Board, LGBTQ+ Alliance, Student Senate, Drag Club, and Student Events Committee are also hosting events during Welcome Week. See the schedule below, or learn more on their Instagrams!

Whether you are attending one of these exciting events or supporting our WSU Lancers at one of their first home games, we can not wait to kick off the school year with you!

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Fresh Check Day 2023 /campus-life/2023/10/23/fresh-check-2023/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 08:00:42 +0000 /campus-life/?p=5557 Fresh Check Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 9:30am-1pm in the Student Center. Fresh Check Day is an uplifting event that focuses on college mental health and suicide prevention and isreturning to campus for the ninth year. This interactive fair includes student-run booths, peer-to-peer messaging, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and […]

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Fresh Check Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 9:30am-1pm in the Student Center.

Fresh Check Day is an uplifting event that focuses on college mental health and suicide prevention and isreturning to campus for the ninth year. This interactive fair includes student-run booths, peer-to-peer messaging, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. In addition to being fun, this event is effective with 87% of students saying they were more likely to seek help if experiencing emotional distress after attending.

Fresh Check Day is truly a community event. Last year we had over 400 students and more than 20 student groups and WSU departments participating. Fresh Check Day is sponsored byCounseling Services, Active Minds,,OSILD,Recreation and Wellness,Residence Life, andStudent Accessibility Services.


Fresh Check Day is the signature event of the Jordan Porco Foundation. It is held on college campuses throughout the country.

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Club Kickoff 2023 /campus-life/2023/09/11/club-kickoff-2023/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 08:30:50 +0000 /campus-life/?p=5454 The Office of Student Involvement is once again hosting our annual Club Kickoff! Some of the best experiences to be had at ĢƵ State can be had by joining a club and getting involved. Stop by to meet our clubs and organizations to hear what they are doing for the upcoming year and how you […]

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The Office of Student Involvement is once again hosting our annual Club Kickoff! Some of the best experiences to be had at ĢƵ State can be had by joining a club and getting involved. Stop by to meet our clubs and organizations to hear what they are doing for the upcoming year and how you can join.

Benefits of Joining a Club Include:

  • Meet new people
  • Gain communication and collaboration Skills
  • Build your resume with new experiences
  • Give back to your community on and off campus
  • Voice your ideas and make great events happen

Look out for our newest club, Women of Color in STEM!

We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday, September 13, from 11am-2pm outside of the Student Center!
Rain Location: Student Center 1st Floor

 

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Welcome Week 2023 Schedule /campus-life/2023/09/05/welcome-week-2023/ Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:30:20 +0000 /campus-life/?p=5449 To welcome back our students to yet another academic year, the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development has scheduled a variety of events for Welcome Week 2023! Read below to learn more about the upcoming events. Events this year include social events from the office of student involvement such as First Day of School […]

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To welcome back our students to yet another academic year, the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development has scheduled a variety of events for Welcome Week 2023! Read below to learn more about the upcoming events.

Events this year include social events from the office of student involvement such as First Day of School Photos and Airbrush Giveaways, our outdoor movie “Now Playing: Shrek!”, WSU Spirit bingo with a grand prize of a Smart TV and Quadfest Block Party, our yearly collaboration with Chartwells and the Commuter Activities Board and Student Events Committee are very excited to welcome you back with their first events of the year

Other events highlighting new spaces and opportunities include Big Queer Lunch, hosted by the LGBTQIA+ Resource Center, Spiritual Life Open House in the Prayer and Meditation Lounge, and Career Services Pop-Up Event!

Whether you are attending one of these exciting events or supporting our WSU Lancers at one of their first home games, we can not wait to kick off the school year with you!

 

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Leadership Symposium 2023 /campus-life/2023/02/27/leadership-symposium-2023/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 08:00:21 +0000 /campus-life/?p=4448 Join us March 6, 7, & 8 for the fourth annual Leadership Symposium! The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development (OSILD) is proud to share that they are hosting the fourth annual campus Student Leadership Symposium. This multi-day leadership experience will feature a variety of workshops, and conclude with a Young Alumni Panel & […]

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Join us March 6, 7, & 8 for the fourth annual Leadership Symposium!

The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership Development (OSILD) is proud to share that they are hosting the fourth annual campus Student Leadership Symposium. This multi-day leadership experience will feature a variety of workshops, and conclude with a Young Alumni Panel & Reception. This is a great opportunity for students to enhance their leadership knowledge and skills while learning from members of the ĢƵ State community.

Featured Event

The 2023 Leadership Symposium will conclude with aYoung Alumni Panel and Reception on Wednesday, March 8 at 5:30pm. This panel is a unique opportunity to learn from young alum about how their leadership experiences at ĢƵ State prepared them for their careers. Advanced registration is required. You may register for the panel and reception at the link below.

You can view workshop descriptions and register online here.The deadline to register is Friday, March 3.

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Fresh Check Day 2022 /campus-life/2022/10/18/fresh-check-2022/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:16:47 +0000 /campus-life/?p=4092 Fresh Check Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 9:30am-1pm in the Student Center. Fresh Check Day is an uplifting event that focuses on college mental health and suicide prevention and is returning to campus for the eighth year. This interactive fair includes student run booths, peer-to-peer messaging, free food, entertainment, and exciting […]

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Fresh Check Day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26, 2022 from 9:30am-1pm in the Student Center.


Fresh Check Day is an uplifting event that focuses on college mental health and suicide prevention and is This interactive fair includes student run booths, peer-to-peer messaging, free food, entertainment, and exciting prizes and giveaways. In addition to being fun, this event is effective with 87% of students saying they were more likely to seek help if experiencing emotional distress after attending.

Fresh Check Day is truly a community event. Last year we had over 400 students and more than 20 student groups and WSU departments participating. Fresh Check Day is sponsored by Counseling Services, Active Minds,, OSILD, Recreation and Wellness, Residence Life, and Student Accessibility Services.


Fresh Check Day is the signature event from the Jordan Porco Foundation. It is held on college campuses throughout the country.

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Club Kickoff 2022 /campus-life/2022/09/13/club-kickoff-2022/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 08:00:24 +0000 /campus-life/?p=4024 The Office of Student Involvement is once again hosting our annual Club Kickoff! Some of the best experiences to be had at ĢƵ state can be had from joining a club and getting involved. Stop by to meet our clubs and organizations to hear what they are doing for the upcoming year and how you […]

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The Office of Student Involvement is once again hosting our annual Club Kickoff! Some of the best experiences to be had at ĢƵ state can be had from joining a club and getting involved. Stop by to meet our clubs and organizations to hear what they are doing for the upcoming year and how you can join.

Benefits of Joining a Club Include:

  • Meet new people
  • Gain communication and collaboration Skills
  • Build your resume with new experiences
  • Get experience in planning initiatives and events
  • Give back to your community on and off campus
  • Have a voice in what goes on with in the organization

We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday, September 15, from 11am-2pm outside of the Student Center!

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Welcome Week 2022 Schedule /campus-life/2022/09/06/welcome-week-2022/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 08:00:48 +0000 /campus-life/?p=3973 To welcome back our students to yet another academic year, the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development has scheduled a variety of events for Welcome Back Week! Read below to learn more about the upcoming events.      

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To welcome back our students to yet another academic year, the Office of Student Involvement & Leadership Development has scheduled a variety of events for Welcome Back Week! Read below to learn more about the upcoming events.

 

 

 

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