Welcoming Students
Titan 'WOW' Offers Information About Clubs, Resources and More
What:
New and returning students get a chance to get acquainted with the campus and all the university has to offer during the annual Titan "Weeks of Welcome," or "WOW." The two-week event at the start of the fall semester offers free day and evening events, information stations, student organization receptions, bowling and billiards and "Discoverfest" where students can learn about campus resources, clubs and organizations.
When:
Monday, Aug. 25-Friday, Sept. 5
Why:
"Weeks of Welcome activities provide new and returning students with information and resources that will help them navigate the campus, get involved, and make the most out of their college experience," said Serena Cline, acting senior coordinator of New Student Programs.
Highlight:
"Discoverfest" Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Thursday, Sept. 4 — 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Quad. This is a major event of Titan WOW, co-sponsored by the offices of New Student Programs and Student Life. Discoverfest features about 150 student organizations and campus services and more than 40 different campus departments. "It's a great event where countless student organizations and campus departments come together to make it fun and easy for students to receive information and get involved," Cline said.
Schedule of Events
(For a complete listing, visit http://www.fullerton.edu/deanofstudents/nsp/tww.htm):
Monday, Aug. 25 and Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Information Stations, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Students can stop by for general information, directions and giveaways. Stations at four locations: McCarthy Hall, Pollak Library/Performing Arts walkway, College of Engineering and Computer Science and Nutwood Parking Structure.
Tuesday, Aug. 26 — Evening Services Fair, 4 to 7 p.m., walkway between McCarthy Hall and University Hall, with information geared for evening students.
Wednesday, Aug. 27 — CSUF Irvine Campus Snack Attack, 3:30 to 7 p.m., CSUF Irvine Campus center courtyard, featuring free snacks for students.
Thursday, Aug. 28 — Greekfest, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., walkway near Titan Student Union, featuring campus Greek Life organizations.
Thursday, Sept. 4 — Moonlight Madness, 6 to 9 p.m., Titan Student Union Underground, featuring free food, bowling and billiards.
Thursday, Sept. 4 — Fall Fitness Fling, 6 to 10 p.m., Student Recreation Center, featuring four hours of group exercise classes, live DJ and giveaways.
Open Houses:
Sunday, Aug. 24 — African American Student Welcome, 3 to 5 p.m., Titan Student Union
Tuesday, Sept. 2 — Adult Reentry Center Open House, 2 to 4 p.m., University Hall, Room 205
Tuesday, Sept. 2 — Asian & Pacific Islander Community Welcome, 3 to 5 p.m., Titan Student Union
Wednesday, Sept. 3 and Thursday, Sept. 4 — Career Center Open House, 1 to 3 p.m., Langsdorf Hall, Room 208
Thursday, Sept. 4 — Lavender Working Group Welcome, 1 to 3 p.m., Titan Student Union
Additional:
New Student Programs, along with other campus organizations, sponsor the various events. All activities are open to all Cal State Fullerton students, and faculty and staff members.
Information:
657-278-2501
Media Contacts:
Serena Cline, New Student Programs, 657-278-5190 or scline@fullerton.edu
Debra Cano Ramos, Public Affairs, 657-278-4027 or dcanoramos@fullerton.edu
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