Welcome Week
Join us for an opening week of fun activities and events. This year, LVC will celebrate Welcome Week from August 25–31, 2024.
See the schedule of events below.
Welcome Week 2024 Schedule
1 p.m. | Worship Service | Miller Chapel
2 p.m. | Faith Fair | Social Quad (inclement weather location, Chapel Lobby)
7 p.m. | Welcome Back Social | Mund Patio
Featuring live music by Careless Vibez, Metz Pretzel treats and Kona Italian Ice Food truck.
Sponsored by Student Gov’t and Student Programming Board.
11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Open House | Counseling Services Building, 209 E Main St, Rear Entrance
Stop by the new Counseling Services building. Meet the Counseling Services staff, check out the new building, and learn more about upcoming events.
12:30–5:30 p.m. | Step Into Service | Miller Chapel Lobby
Stop by the Chapel Lobby and meet Emma Cartwright for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service events.
4 p.m. | Commuter Social | Corvette Bar & Grille
Meet your fellow commuters and enjoy some apps with your friends.
11 a.m. | International Student Flag-raising Ceremony | Sheridan Avenue
Join us as we welcome the arrival of our international students and raise the flag from their perspective countries with this campus tradition.
12–4 p.m. | Step Into Service | Miller Chapel Lobby
Stop by the Chapel Lobby and meet Emma Cartwright for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service events.
7 p.m. | Yoga | Shroyer Lawn (Rain Location: UG)
Sponsored by the LVC Yoga Club (offered each Tuesday in the fall!)
RA Socials – Check floor bulletin boards for times.
9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Step Into Service | Miller Chapel Lobby
Stop by the Chapel Lobby and meet Emma Cartwright for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service events.
11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Open House | Counseling Services Building, 209 E Main St, Rear Entrance
Stop by the new Counseling Services building. Meet the Counseling Services staff, check out the new building, and learn more about upcoming events.
7 p.m. | Class Socials | Various locations
Sponsored by LVC Student Government
- Seniors: Corvette Bar & Grille | Apps
- Juniors: Yuhas Commons | Churros & Pretzel Treats
- Sophomores: Volleyball Court | Root beer, orange cream, & salted caramel floats
- First-Years: Mund Patio | S’mores
7 p.m. | Student Cardio Pump | Arena Court 1
Join fellow students for a weights & cardio combo session
11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Open House | Counseling Services Building, 209 E Main St, Rear Entrance
Stop by the new Counseling Services building. Meet the Counseling Services staff, check out the new building, and learn more about upcoming events.
12–4 p.m. | Step Into Service | Miller Chapel Lobby
Stop by the Chapel Lobby and meet Emma Cartwright for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service events.
5–6:30 p.m. | Grad Student Social | Mund Patio (Rain Location: Intermetzo)
Enjoy apps and beverages while you mingle with fellow graduate students.
6–8 p.m. | Lawn Games & Music | Social Quad
Come out with your friends and relax, play some lawn games and enjoy some music.
7 p.m. | DiscipleMakers | Miller Chapel
Join us as we kick off the weekly large-group sessions for our DiscipleMakers, a student group that aims to help people grow in their relationship with God. All are welcome!
11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Open House | Counseling Services Building, 209 E Main St, Rear Entrance
Stop by the new Counseling Services building. Meet the Counseling Services staff, check out the new building, and learn more about upcoming events.
4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Washington College | Herbert Field
5–7 p.m. | Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception | Zimmerman Hall
Come down and see Elliott Erwitt: Dog Dogs exhibit (available August 30–October 20, 2024). Light refreshments will be served. Vocals and guitar performance by Sienna Brooks ’27.
7 p.m. | Field Hockey vs. Elizabethtown College | Arnold Field
8 p.m. | SPB Game Show, Price Is Right | Leedy Theater
Bring your friends over for a night of fun. You could win some cool prizes and LVC Swag!
9 p.m. | FREE Pizza | Mund Lobby
9:30 p.m. | Greek Life Welcome Back Social | Social Quad
All are invited to join the Greek Life Council for s’mores in the Social Quad.
9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | FREE Bus trip to Camelbeach Water Park | Tannersville, PA
*Must sign-up on Redbook to reserve your spot!
Embark on endless fun at Camelbeach, the Pocono Mountains’ largest outdoor waterpark! Experience the excitement of thrilling rides, featuring the newest addition, Rival Racer – an 8-track water slide to determine the fastest slider among friends.
2–4 p.m. | Club Activities | Shroyer Lawn and Sand Volleyball Court
Various Clubs and Organization-led outings/activities. Teams of 4 are encouraged to sign-up to participate in a Sand Volleyball Tournament. Top 3 teams win Amazon Gift cards. Ultimate Frisbee will be hosting some fun activities, and the Plant Club will host an air planting activity.
4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Alfred University | Herbert Field
8 p.m. | Outdoor Movie, TDB | Social Quad
Student Engagement Fair
Wednesday, Sept. 4 | Social Quad | 4:45–6:30 p.m.
Community partners, on-campus student employment table, and more than 65 LVC clubs and organizations will be represented. All students are encouraged to attend—no signup required to attend. Come find out what LVC has to offer and get involved!
Attention LVC Clubs & Organizations
Sign up NOW to reserve a table and have your club represented at the Student Engagement Fair. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to recruit new members and showcase what your club has to offer. Please have only one member of your club sign up here to reserve a table and 2 chairs for your organization.
Hypnotist, Nadeen Manual
Friday, Sept. 6 | Leedy Theater | 8 p.m.
Brought back to campus by popular demand, student participants make this a one-of-a-kind experience for all!