Week of Welcome
Week of Welcome (WOW)
WOW 2026 - August 15-19
WOW is a five-day series of events designed to help every Bellarmine student gain valuable information regarding campus resources, connect with fellow first-year and upper class students, and prepare for their first year at college. WOW incorporates move-in, convocation, educational activities, social events and community service to get every student ready for their first year at Bellarmine. Students should prepare for lots of fun, food, giveaways, and tools for success.
Below you will find the dates and times of the鈥疻eek of Welcome鈥痚vents! Events that have a (鈿旓笍) next to them are mandatory for first year students. Parents and Family members are welcome to attend events that have a (馃┒) next to them. Please continue to check this page in the coming weeks for more updates and details on these events!鈥赌
Saturday, August 15
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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8:30补尘鈥赌撯赌2:30辫尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍馃┒Check-In Central鈥 |
Frazier Hall鈥赌鈥 |
First Year students living on campus will arrive at Frazier Hall based on your check in day registration form sent from the Residence Life office. Central Check-In includes a resource fair of offices including financial aid, academic advising, dining services and more. Students will get their keys to move into the residence halls and get connected to necessary services before the semester starts. 鈥 |
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2:30辫尘鈥赌撯赌4:00辫尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍馃┒Commuter Student Check-In鈥 |
Frazier Hall鈥赌鈥 |
Students commuting to campus (i.e. not living in one of the residence halls) will arrive at Frazier Hall based on your check in day registration form sent from the Residence Life office. Central Check-In includes a resource fair of offices including financial aid, academic advising, dining services and more. Students will get their keys to move into the residence halls and get connected to necessary services before the semester starts. 鈥 |
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11:00补尘鈥赌撯赌5:00辫尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍馃┒Family Lunch with the President鈥赌 |
University Dining Hall (UDH)鈥 |
Join Bellarmine University President Dr. Donovan for a delicious lunch and a chance to sign the Bellarmine Matriculation Book (a book that every BU student in history has had a chance to sign!) Make your mark as a BU Knight here.鈥赌 |
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11:00补尘鈥赌撯赌5:00辫尘鈥 |
Textbook Pick Up鈥 |
Bellarmine Bookstore鈥 |
Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore,鈥痩ocated鈥痮n the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their鈥痶extbooks if you have paper books for the semester. |
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5:30pm鈥 6:30pm鈥 |
馃┒Blessing of the Class of 2030鈥(ASL)鈥 |
Knights Hall鈥 |
Join Campus Ministry in Knights Hall for a Blessing to get the Class of 2030 off to a good start to the semester. Hear from the Student Government President and others on their excitement for you to join the Bellarmine community. There will be moments of shared reflections,鈥痯rayers鈥痑nd songs from diverse faith traditions.鈥赌疎veryone is welcome and encouraged to attend!鈥 |
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5:00辫尘-7:00&苍产蝉辫;辫尘鈥 |
Interfaith Fair鈥 |
Knights Hall Lobby |
鈥疌onnect with and learn about the resources and opportunities for you to engage with your faith here at BU! |
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6:30pm鈥 8:00pm鈥 |
New Student Social鈥赌 |
Knights Hall Parking Lot 鈥 |
Residential and Commuter students head right out to the parking lot to meet fellow First Year students and enjoy your first night on campus together!鈥赌 |
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6:00辫尘鈥赌撯赌8:00辫尘鈥 |
Dinner |
University Dining Hall (UDH)鈥 |
Grab dinner between the festivities (late night dinner option available as well). |
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8:30辫尘鈥赌撯赌9:30辫尘鈥 |
First-Year Hall Meeting (Residential Students)鈥 |
Kennedy/Newman Halls: Frazier Hall Siena Complex: Cralle Theatre |
Residential Students must attend this mandatory floor meeting where you will meet other residents from your floor, your Resident Assistant (RA) and professional staff working in your Residence Hall. At this meeting you will learn about the expectations of living in a Residence Hall with your peers, important policies, and engagement opportunities.鈥赌赌 |
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8:00辫尘-11:00辫尘鈥 |
Late Night Dinner |
笔补濒颈辞&苍产蝉辫;鈥 |
Optional late night dinner provided |
Sunday, August 16
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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9:00补尘鈥赌撯赌2:00辫尘鈥 |
Textbook Pick Up鈥 |
Bellarmine Bookstore鈥 |
Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore,鈥痩ocated鈥痮n the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their鈥痶extbooks if you have paper books for the semester. |
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9:00补尘鈥赌撯赌2:00辫尘鈥 |
馃┒叠谤耻苍肠丑鈥(翱辫迟颈辞苍补濒)鈥 |
University Dining Hall (UDH)鈥 |
Students and family members feel free to stop by UDH for鈥痵ome all鈥痽ou can eat brunch. Students use your meal鈥痵wipes,鈥痜amily members pay at the door.鈥赌 |
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9:00am鈥 11:30am鈥 |
馃┒Parent and Family Orientation鈥(ASL)鈥 |
Frazier Hall and Classrooms鈥鈥 |
Parents and Family members join Bellarmine Faculty and Staff for our Orientation that gets you connected to resources, teaches you how to support your college student, and answers any lingering questions you may have about Bellarmine.鈥赌 |
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9:00am鈥 11:15am鈥 |
Federal Work Study鈥疛ob Fair鈥(only qualifying students attend)鈥 |
Centro Atrium鈥 |
Federal Work Study job fair for students who qualify via FASFA application. Employers on campus and off campus will be at this event to interview and hire students.鈥赌 |
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12:00pm鈥 1:00pm鈥 |
馃┒Convocation Catholic Mass鈥(ASL)鈥 |
Knights Hall鈥 |
All are welcome to celebrate the first Mass of the semester at Knights Hall |
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1:15辫尘鈥赌撯赌2:45辫尘鈥 |
Learning Communities Kick Off鈥(Invitation Only)鈥 |
Centro Atrium鈥 |
Students who are in a Learning鈥疌ommunity,鈥痡oin the Student Success Center for a鈥痥ickoff鈥痶o the semester!鈥赌 |
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1:30辫尘鈥赌撯赌2:45辫尘鈥 |
Honors Student Dessert Reception with the President (Invitation鈥疧nly)鈥 |
Frazier Hall鈥鈥 |
Students and their family members who are in the Bellarmine Honors Program are invited to attend this welcome event.鈥赌 |
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3:00pm鈥 4:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍WOW Kick Off鈥赌 |
Knights Hall鈥赌鈥 |
Exciting opening event where first year students gather to celebrate the beginning of their college journey! |
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4:00辫尘鈥赌&苍产蝉辫;5:00辫尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍Small Group Meeting #1鈥 |
Various Locations鈥赌鈥 |
This is your first opportunity to connect with your Orientation Leaders and fellow First-Year students, ask questions, and start building your Bellarmine community.鈥 |
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4:30-6:00辫尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍顿颈苍苍别谤鈥赌 |
University Dining Hall (UDH)鈥 |
Grab dinner with your small group before or after RecFest. |
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5:30-7:30鈥痯尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍Rec FEST |
SuRF Center (Sport, Recreation and Fitness Center) |
Welcome鈥痚vent where First Year鈥痵tudents鈥痗an explore the space and enjoy games, food, music and meet new people. Lots of FREE giveaways and drawings for prizes!鈥疶his event is sponsored by Campus Recreation and Wellness. |
Monday, August 17:鈥鈥
MAC MORNING SCHEDULE鈥鈥
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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7:45am 鈥 8:45am鈥 |
叠谤别补办蹿补蝉迟鈥 |
Palio |
Stop by Palio if you want breakfast before the start of your day.鈥赌 |
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8:00补尘鈥赌撯赌5:00辫尘鈥 |
Textbook Pick Up鈥 |
Bellarmine Bookstore鈥 |
Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore,鈥痩ocated鈥痮n the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their鈥痶extbooks if you have paper books for the semester. |
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9:00am鈥 10:30am鈥 |
鈿旓笍Small Group meeting #2 & Knight 101 Class Meeting with Faculty (syllabus, Moodle, exec. functioning, academics, and success)鈥 |
Various Locations鈥 |
Meet your Knight 101 Professor to go over your syllabus,鈥痩earn how to access your classes, and get tips on academic success.鈥 |
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10:45补尘鈥赌撯赌11:00补尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍Bus Ride to Muhammad Ali Center鈥鈥 |
En route鈥 |
Hop on a bus with your small group to get from Bellarmine to the Muhammad Ali Center.鈥 |
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11:00am鈥 1:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍惭础颁鈥 |
144 N. 6th鈥疭treet, Louisville, KY 40202鈥 |
Trip to the Muhammad Ali Center with your Orientation group to explore Louisville鈥檚鈥痳ich history and connect with people outside the classroom.鈥 |
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1:00pm鈥 1:15pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Bus Ride back to Bellarmine鈥 |
En route鈥 鈥 |
Hop on a bus with your small group to get from the Muhammad Ali Center back to Bellarmine.鈥 |
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1:15pm鈥 2:15pm鈥 |
Lunch鈥鈥 |
鈥疷niversity Dining Hall |
Grab lunch in UDH using your meal swipes (Commuter Students are covered for lunch)鈥 |
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2:30pm鈥 3:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Group 1 Personal Wellness Presentation鈥 |
Cralle Theater |
Learn more about how to鈥痬aintain鈥痬ental, physical, emotional health during your college journey with Campus Wellness鈥 |
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3:00辫尘鈥赌&苍产蝉辫;4:00辫尘鈥 |
Choose Your Own Adventure: Welcome Receptions |
Various Locations 鈥 |
Visit a variety of receptions and welcome on your own during this time. Offices such as TRIO, Pioneer Scholars and the Carver Center along with student organizations like BU Leads, Knights Nation, Student Government Association (SGA) and Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC) are hosting receptions in the Centro Atrium to welcome you to campus! 鈥 |
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4:00pm 鈥 6:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Small Group Meeting #3 & Dinner/Activities鈥 |
鈥疺arious Locations |
Spend time with your Orientation group over a meal as you get prepared for the Fall semester. 鈥鈥 |
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6:00pm 鈥 9:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Knight on Campus鈥鈥 |
The Quad and Various Locations鈥鈥 |
Evening event where first year students can enjoy games, music, food,鈥痑 silent disco and so many more happenings across鈥痗ampus鈥 |
鈥
Monday, August 17:鈥鈥鈥
MAC AFTERNOON SCHEDULE鈥
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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7:45am 鈥 8:45am鈥 |
叠谤别补办蹿补蝉迟鈥 |
Palio鈥赌鈥 |
Stop by Palio if you want breakfast before the start of your day.鈥 |
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8:00补尘鈥赌撯赌5:00辫尘鈥 |
Textbook Pick Up鈥 |
Bellarmine Bookstore鈥 |
Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore,鈥痩ocated鈥痮n the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their鈥痶extbooks if you have paper books for the semester. |
|
9:00am 鈥 10:30am鈥 |
鈿旓笍Small Group meeting #2 & Knight 101 Class Meeting with Faculty (syllabus, Moodle, exec. functioning, academics, and success)鈥 |
Various Locations鈥 |
Meet your professor to go over your syllabus, learn how to access your classes, and get tips on academic success.鈥 |
|
10:45am 鈥 11:15am鈥 |
鈿旓笍Personal Wellness Presentation鈥 |
Cralle鈥赌疶heater |
Learn more about how to鈥痬aintain鈥痬ental, physical, emotional health during your college journey with Campus Wellness鈥 |
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11:30am 鈥 12:30pm鈥 |
Lunch鈥赌鈥 |
鈥 |
Grab lunch in UDH using your meal swipes (Commuter Students are covered for lunch)鈥 |
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12:45pm 鈥 1:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Bus Ride to Muhammad Ali Center鈥鈥 |
鈥 |
Hop on a bus with your small group to get from Bellarmine to the Muhammad Ali Center.鈥 |
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1:00pm 鈥 3:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍MAC鈥鈥 |
鈥 |
Trip to the Muhammad Ali Center with your orientation group to explore Louisville鈥檚 rich history and connect with people outside the classroom.鈥 |
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3:00pm 鈥 3:15pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Bus Ride back to Bellarmine鈥 |
Cralle鈥鈥 |
Hop on a bus with your small group to get from the Muhammad Ali Center back to Bellarmine.鈥 |
|
3:00pm 鈥 4:00pm鈥 |
Choose Your Own Adventure: Welcome Receptions 鈥 |
Various Locations |
Visit a variety of receptions and welcome on your own during this time. Offices such as TRIO, Pioneer Scholars and the Carver Center along with student organizations like BU Leads, Knights Nation, Student Government Association (SGA) and Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC) are hosting receptions in the Centro Atrium to welcome you to campus! 鈥 |
|
4:00pm 鈥 6:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Small Group Meeting #3 & Dinner/Activities鈥 |
鈥疺arious Locations |
Spend time with your Orientation group over a meal as you get prepared for the Fall semester. 鈥鈥 |
|
6:00pm 鈥 9:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Knight on Campus鈥鈥 |
The Quad and Various Locations鈥鈥 |
Evening event where First Year students can enjoy games, music, food, a silent disco and so many more happenings across campus鈥 |
鈥
Tuesday, August 18:鈥赌鈥
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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7:30am 鈥 8:45am鈥 |
叠谤别补办蹿补蝉迟鈥(Optional)鈥 |
Palio鈥赌鈥 |
Stop by Palio if you want breakfast before the start of your day.鈥 |
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8:00补尘鈥赌撯赌5:00辫尘鈥 |
Textbook Pick Up鈥 |
Bellarmine Bookstore鈥 |
Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore,鈥痩ocated鈥痮n the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their鈥痶extbooks if you have paper books for the semester. |
|
9:00am 鈥 9:30am |
鈿旓笍Small group Meeting #4 |
Various Locations |
Briefly meet with your Orientation group to prepare for the day. |
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9:45am鈥 11:45am鈥 |
鈿旓笍Title IX Presentation/Get Involved鈥 |
Frazier Hall & Cralle鈥鈥 |
This session introduces First-Year students to Title IX, including their rights and reporting options, while also highlighting ways to get involved in Bellarmine鈥檚 campus life through clubs, leadership opportunities, and community engagement鈥 |
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12:00补尘鈥赌&苍产蝉辫;2:00辫尘鈥 |
Lunch and Free Time
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University Dining Hall
Allen Hall
Centro Atrium 鈥 |
Grab lunch in UDH and spend some free time around campus! Students majoring in Education will meet Education Faculty in this mandatory reception to get onboarding information filled out ahead of the start of the Fall Semester Active Duty, Veteran and Military Affiliated students will meet with the Office of Military and Veteran Services (OMVS) in the Centro Atrium for this mandatory reception to complete onboarding material and connect with necessary resources. |
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2:15pm 鈥 4:30pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Wacky Olympics/Professor Panel鈥 |
Quad and Cralle鈥赌鈥 |
Get ready to let loose and have some fun鈥擶acky Olympics is all about鈥痝oofy鈥痝ames, friendly competition, and bonding with your fellow first鈥痽ears! Additionally,鈥痽ou鈥檒l鈥痟ear directly from Bellarmine Faculty about what to expect in the classroom, how to build relationships with professors, and tips for succeeding academically in your first year.鈥 |
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4:30pm 鈥 5:30pm鈥 |
Free Time鈥 |
鈥 |
Commuter students feel free to join various offices for activities during鈥痶his鈥痜ree time or hang out in one of the many open spots on campus:鈥
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5:30pm 鈥 6:30pm鈥 |
顿颈苍苍别谤鈥 |
University Dining Hall鈥 |
Grab dinner in UDH using your meal swipes (Commuter Students are covered for dinner)鈥 |
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6:45pm鈥 7:15pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍IgKnight Presentation鈥 |
Various Locations鈥赌鈥 |
Various topics, such as campus life, Louisville connections, etc., are鈥痯resented by student leaders!鈥 |
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7:15pm鈥 7:45pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍IgKnight Presentation鈥 |
Various Locations鈥赌鈥 |
Various topics, such as campus life, Louisville connections, etc., are鈥痯resented by student leaders!鈥 |
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8:00辫尘鈥赌撯赌9:00-辫尘鈥 |
Late Knight Bingo with BAC鈥赌 |
Frazier Hall and UDH鈥赌 |
An introduction to a campus tradition - join Bellarmine Activities Council (BAC) for a fun night of food, fun and bingo prizes鈥 |
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Wednesday, August 19:鈥鈥
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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8:00补尘鈥赌撯赌5:00辫尘鈥 |
Textbook Pick Up |
Bellarmine Bookstore |
Throughout the week the Bellarmine Bookstore,鈥痩ocated鈥痮n the ground floor of Centro Hall, is open and available for students to pick up their鈥痶extbooks if you have paper books for the semester. |
|
8:00补尘鈥赌撯赌9:00补尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍Breakfast, Check-In & Dismissal to Service Sites鈥 |
Knights Hall鈥赌赌鈥 |
Fuel up with breakfast and check in with your Orientation group in Knights Hall before heading out for a day of service 鈥撯痙on't鈥痜orget to wear your class shirt and closed-toe shoes for the day!鈥 |
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9:00补尘鈥赌撯赌12:00辫尘鈥 |
鈿旓笍Knights in Action: Community Engagement (CE reflection for CORE portfolio)鈥 |
Various Community Locations鈥赌鈥 |
Knights in Action is your chance to step into the Louisville community, connect with local organizations, and make a meaningful impact alongside your classmates as part of Bellarmine鈥檚 commitment to service and justice.鈥 |
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12:00辫尘鈥赌撯赌1:30辫尘鈥 |
Lunch on your own & Free Time鈥 |
University Dining Hall (UDH)鈥 |
Grab lunch in UDH and spend some free time around campus!鈥 |
|
1:45pm-2:45 pm |
鈿旓笍WOW Closing and Charge |
Frazier Hall |
Join the Dean of Students, Dr. Patricia Carver Center leadership team, faculty, and Dr. Patricia Carver herself in this interactive conversation exploring Bellarmine's history and charge to foster community, support, and belonging. |
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3:00pm鈥 5:00pm鈥 |
鈿旓笍Campus Take Over: Faculty department visits & Centro Takeover鈥鈥 |
Centro Hall, Miles Hall,鈥疉llen鈥疕all, Pasture Hall,鈥 |
Explore Bellarmine up close by visiting different academic departments and joining the fun at Centro, where鈥痽ou鈥檒l鈥痝et to meet people, learn about academic programs, and experience campus life before the first day of classes!鈥疐REE SWAG will be given out all over the place!鈥 |
Thursday, August 20:鈥鈥 First Day of Classes!
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Time鈥 |
Event鈥 |
Location鈥 |
Description鈥 |
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ALL DAY |
First Day of Classes! |
Various Locations |
Enjoy your first day of classes! Check your schedule and ask a staff member in Centro or by the Library if you have any questions or need help finding your way! |
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11:00补尘鈥赌撯赌1:00辫尘鈥 |
First Day Pics and Pops |
The Quad |
Celebrate the first day of classes with a free popsicle and a fun photo on the Quad! Stop by with your friends, snap a picture, and make some memories as we kick off a new semester at Bellarmine. |
|
7:00pm |
Men's Soccer vs. University of Evansville |
Owsley B. Frazier Stadium |
Come cheer on the Knights as the Men's Soccer team takes on the University of Evansville in their first home game of the season! |
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