Freshman Convocation kicks off Welcome Week at Southeastern
Press Release Date: 08-09-2009
DURANT, Okla. – Southeastern Oklahoma State University will host Welcome Week August 15-20.
Among a great variety of activities are a few major events, some long-standing traditions, and some exciting new opportunities that students can’t afford to miss.
Freshman Convocation will be held at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, in Montgomery Auditorium in Morrison Hall. Keynote speaker will be Southeastern interim president Larry Minks.
Freshman Convocation is an official welcoming ceremony to Southeastern for all new freshmen and their guests. A free cookout on the front lawn of Morrison Hall is scheduled for 5:30 for all freshmen, their families and guests.
To welcome SE’s new and returning students to campus for the fall semester, the Division of Student Affairs, in collaboration with a team of representatives from various campus departments, student populations and organizations, and community interests, will host Welcome Week 2009.
The Welcome Week Steering Committee seeks to provide programming and information that will assist students as they make Southeastern their home, and to foster a sense of obligation throughout the entire University Community.
Fall classes begin on Aug. 17.
Following is the schedule of events for Welcome Week:
- Saturday, August 15
Welcome Week begins at 10 a.m. when the Magnolia Eatery opens in the Student Union.
Brunch will be in the University Café at 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Freshman Convocation is scheduled for 4:30 in Montgomery Auditorium, a Convocation BBQ is set for 5:30 on the front lawn of Morrison Hall, and street snacks will be available in the Residence Halls at 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, August 16
Brunch in the University Café will be available from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Camp SE/Residence Life Orientation will be held from 12 noon-7:30 p.m. in the Student Union.
- Monday, August 17
The First Lecture is slated for 1 p.m. in the Student Union Auditorium and a Greek Cookout is set for 5 p.m. at the football field. Southeastern football’s Storm Watch Scrimmage is scheduled for a 6 p.m. kickoff at Paul Laird Field.
- Tuesday, August 18
Lunch with Administrators will be held from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Student Union Café and the Storm Street Block Party is scheduled from 7:30-10 p.m. at N. 4th and University Boulevard.
- Wednesday, August 19
Southeastern’s Fun Run/Walk will fill the Student Union Gym from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and a Campus Praise service is scheduled from 8-11 p.m. in the Student Union Loft.
- Thursday, August 20
Southeastern Gives Back – Day of Community begins at 12 noon in the Student Union Gym and hypnotist Dr. Rick Minter will be featured at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Recital Hall.
For more information, students may go the Welcome Week webpage or contact the Office of Student Life at 580-745-2840. Meals offered in the Student Union Café will require a student I.D. with meal option or other form of payment. All other events are free to all students.