Welcome Week SPRING 2024
January 16 – January 20
Get ready to start your Spring 2024 experience off right at GSU!
During Welcome Week you'll connect with peers, faculty, staff, student organizations and campus resources. Check out our full schedule of events to help acclimate you to life at Governors State University.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 16
Snow Jam • Hall of Governors, 12pm–2pm
Enjoy outdoor fun in the snow with indoor winter games, music, snacks and inflatables. Play winter-themed games and celebrate a new semester! All students are welcome.
National Day of Racial Healing • Engbretson Hall, 1pm-2pm
The GovState community will learn about the National Day of Racial Healing and share in a listening circle. Participants will receive a racial healing bracelet and the Little Book of Racial Healing. Refreshments served. Visit www.govst.edu/DEI/ for more information.
International Mix n Mingle • Engbretson Hall, 2pm-4pm
Celebrate Welcome Week at GovState and make friends from all around the world at our Mix n Mingle event. Hosted by the International Culture Organization. Games, food, music and prizes.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17
Jaguar Student Media Workshop • Hall of Governors, 11am-3pm
Calling all students who are interested in Radio, TV, News, or Media! Come interact with current Jaguar media staff from Radio Jaguar, GSUTV, and the Phoenix News. This is a great way to hear yourself on the radio, see yourself on tv and more! No media experience necessary!
Arctic Affection: Notes of Hope • Hall of Honors, 4pm-6pm
The Kaleidoscope Service Council in partnership with BAG Lady Outreach invites all GovState students to assemble bags containing essential items along with notes of encouragement. Participants will enjoy a warm waffle on a stick immediately following.
Barbie Movie • Engbretson Hall, 7pm
It’s Barbie’s world, we’re just living in it! Wear pink and come out to watch the Barbie movie with Student Activities Council. Wear your best pink outfit for a chance to win a $50 Visa Gift Card. Complimentary admission, snacks and popcorn. Limited seats. Please reserve your seat online by clicking this link.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18
Dr. King Day Breakfast • Engbretson Hall, 8:30am-10:30am
The Governors State University community is invited to commemorate the life and work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Registration required. Visit www.govst.edu/dei/.
Student Club/Organization and Greek Life Fair • Hall of Governors, 1pm-3pm
Meet student leaders, join a club or organization and enjoy games, music, food and more!
Glow in the Dark Kickback • Engbretson Hall, 9pm-10:30pm
Celebrate the beginning of a new semester with a glow party and guest DJ! Light snacks provided. RSVP online by clicking this link.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 19
Winter Vibes Open Mic • Engbretson Hall, 12pm-2pm
Come showcase your talent or have fun singing karaoke! All forms of artistic expressions are welcome. Boba tea will be provided for the first 50 students.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20
GovState Basketball vs. Trinity Christian College • GSU Gymnasium
Come cheer on YOUR GSU Jaguars!
- 1 p.m. – Women’s Basketball Game
- 3 p.m. – Men’s Basketball Game
GSU students, faculty and staff gain free admittance with myONECARD • General Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for children (K-12), Seniors $5 • CASH ONLY ACCEPTED SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
Visit the Center for Student Engagement and Intercultural Programs online at www.govst.edu/welcomeweek or email us at cseip@govst.edu.