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Welcome week is now over! Hope everyone had a great time!

Just wondering...what is going on with faculties??

Confused, for non-first years, do we start school on Wednesday, Sept 4 ??

Classes begin September 5th according to the Registrar.

What happens for parking for frosh week?? Also wondering about when to get my parking permit??

SUNDAY EVENTS

Residence Move-in (Hedden, Keyes, Moulton, Wallingford, Woodstock, Whidden) 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Mac Pass Distribution 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Temporary Building (T-28)

Beaver Games - Off-Campus & Commuter Students 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: White Tent in Central Campus
Come out and be cheered on by the SOCS Beaver while competing as a team in a dynamic series of fun games and challenges.

IRIS Drama 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
for Residence: Brandon and Matthews

IRIS Drama 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
for Residence: McKay and Bates

MacQuest 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Begins near Edwards Hall or BSB Field
Students journey around campus in this challenging choose-your-ownadventure style game. With the help of your teammates, students discover the hidden gems of McMaster and get their minds in
motion!

McMaster Welcome & BBQ 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Edward’s Arch + JHE / BSB Field,
Rain Location: IWC & Burridge gym
This event is known as the official welcome to McMaster University. As students pass through the famous and historical McMaster Arch, they will be greeted with a handshake by McMaster and Hamilton officials.

Residence Opening Ceremonies & Community Meetings 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Get to know all of your Residence Orientation Advisors (ROAs) and Reps at this introduction to McMaster residence life.

Sunday Night Social - Off-Campus & Commuter Students 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Big Tent in Central Campus
This extravagant, off-campus & commuter student exclusive, social event with dancing, games, and much socializing.

IRIS Drama 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
for Residence: Edwards and Les Prince

MONDAY

MacPass Distribution 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Temporary Building (T-28)

Mac Connector 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Alumni Field (behind the Athletic Centre)
Picture this – a large field and sea of people all wearing their colourful residence/SOCS shirts while participating in ice-breaker games. An aerial photo of class 2017 will conclude this event. Be prepared to smile!

Community Involvement Project 12:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The Community Involvement Project is a series of events and excursions that allow you to explore the Hamilton community. Visit OSCARplusmcmaster.ca for more details

• MacServe - Victory Gardens
• SSC - Princess Point Canoeing
• SSC - Westdale Theatre Adventure
• SSC - Bayfront and Back Bike Tour
• SOCs - Dundas Tour
• SOCs - Photography Hike
• SOCs - Dundas Rail Trail Bike Ride

Cool-Off Concert 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Faculty Hollow
Description: Come cool off with free frozen treats, meet some new people and hear music from Hamilton’s own The Zilis and Employees Only!

IRIS Drama 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
for Residence: Hedden & Moulton

IRIS Drama 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
for Residence: Wallingford & Mary Keyes

IRIS Drama 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: MDCL 1305
for Residence: Woodstock, Whidden

Monday Night Social (Including the MSU Shinerama Charity Casino) 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: MUSC Atrium, Residence Basketball
Court, White Tent (JHE), CIBC Hall MUSC 318
Mingle with other first year students in numerous events including glow dance party (JHE), first year speed meeting (MUSC), dodge ball (Basketball Court), board games (MUSC) and the Shinerama Charity
Casino (MUSC) with all proceeds going to Shinerama.

TUESDAY

Faculty Day 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Get ready for a great day getting to know your faculty and peers! Occurring in various locations on campus, it’s an exciting way to meet your faculty and future classmates. The list of locations we haven't been able to find... anywhere. But we've contacted the Student Success Centre to see if we can get the list. Just show up on campus and ask around to find where your faculty is located!

MSU Faculty Fusion 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Ron Joyce Stadium
Faculty Fusion is a way to bring all of the faculties together at the end of the day to celebrate being McMaster students together!

Author Visit 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Big White Tent (JHE Field)
Author of The Book of Negroes, Lawrence Hill will be on campus for book a signing and discussion.

SOCS & PJ’s – Off-Campus & Commuter Students 6:30 p.m. – 8 a.m.
Location: Sport Hall – David Braley Athletic Centre (DBAC)
Too excited to go home? Don’t want to miss a thing? Why not just stay for the night? Now you can! On Tues, Sept 3 and Fri, Sept 6 we invite you to join us for a night of games and socializing. Registration required.

MSU Faculty Hollow Concert - TOMMY TRASH 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Location: Faculty Hollow
Campus Events is proud to announce that Tommy Trash will headline the first concert of Welcome Week with GrandTheft opening for them.

IRC Capture the Flag 8 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Burke Science Building (BSB) Field
This annual tradition features a large game of glow in the dark capture the flag in the centre of campus.
All students in residence and SOCS are welcome to come join!