Washburn University Welcomes Students Back to Campus

     Topeka, Kan. – Every year Washburn University student organizations, faculty and staff host opportunities for students to get involved, explore student services and discover the Washburn community. This is referred to as Weeks of Welcome.

    “Students ultimately come to college to obtain the degree or certification in a program that helps them on a career path,” said Dr. Eric Grospitch, vice president of student life for Washburn University. “However, we know that students who get involved on campus are more likely to persist through to graduation and have higher GPAs.

    Weeks of Welcome provides fun and exciting programs and events for students to become more familiar with Washburn resources and opportunities on/off campus, while building friendships and community.”

    Events begin with Move-In August 15 and continue through Homecoming, November 2. These events are open to all Washburn University students, including those from the Washburn Institute of Technology and Washburn Law School. Below are highlights for the first week of Weeks of Welcome, more events and the most up-to-date information can be found on the university calendar at washburn.edu.

    Washburn University’s fall 2024 semester officially begins Aug. 17, with most classes resuming Aug. 19.

Thursday, Aug. 15

8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Across campus – Lincoln Hall (off 19^th St.), the Living Learning Center (adjacent to the Memorial Union, accessed via Jewell Ave. from 17^th St.), Kuehne Hall (1835 SW Jewell Ave.), West Hall (1821 SW Jewell Ave.) and Washburn Village (off Jewell Ave. from 21^st St.).

Move-In

President Mazachek will be greeting students beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Living Learning Center (LLC) and then will move to Lincoln Hall. She will be accompanied by Lori Hutchinson, executive director of strategic communications and marketing. You can call Hutchinson at 785-224-6212 to confirm President Mazachek’s location at any time from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

9 – 11 p.m., Yager Stadium

Campus Activities Board (CAB) Movie: Kung Fu Panda 4

Friday, Aug. 16

12 – 2 p.m., Memorial Union Lawn

Panhellenic Council - Get the Scoop on Sorority Life

3 p.m., Memorial Union Lawn

Playfair

5 – 7 p.m., Washburn Room in the Memorial Union

Friday Fun Fest

6:30 – 7:30, Yager Stadium

Marching Band Preview Night

Saturday, Aug. 17

10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Start at Plass Learning Resources Center

Navigate Your Schedule – Campus Classroom Tours

11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Union Underground, Memorial Union

Faith, Food & Fellowship Luncheon

1 - 3 p.m. (Game One); 4 – 6 p.m. (Game Two), Union Café, Memorial Union

Grocery Bingo

8 – 10 p.m., Union Underground, Memorial Union

WU Bash

Monday, Aug. 19

5 – 8 p.m., Student Recreation and Wellness Center (The Rec)

Rock the Rec

Tuesday, Aug. 20

5 - 7 p.m., East Memorial Union Lawn

Splashin’ with the Greeks

6 – 8 p.m., Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center

Trivia Night with the Office of Student Involvement and Development

Wednesday, Aug. 21

10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Outdoor Patio, Memorial Union

Market Daze

6 - 9 p.m., Sk8Away (815 SW Fairlawn Road)

Skating at Sk8Away

Thursday, Aug. 22

10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union

On-Campus Student Job Fair

4 – 6 p.m., Lee Arena, Petro Allied Health Center

University Convocation

6 – 9 p.m., Washburn Room, Memorial Union

Campus Activity Board (CAB) Arcade Night

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       Founded in 1865, Washburn University is a public institution with more than 6,000 students involved in more than 200 academic programs. Washburn’s programs lead to certification, associate, bachelor, master's degree or doctor of nursing practice and juris doctor degrees. The programs are offered through Washburn’s six primary academic units – College of Arts and Sciences, School of Applied Studies, School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Law and Washburn Institute of Technology (Washburn Tech).

     All programs are offered on either the 160-acre residential campus in the heart of Topeka, Kan., at Washburn Tech’s campus on Topeka’s west side or in the East Topeka facility. Washburn University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association and many of the individual programs have additional accreditations.