Welcome Week 2001 begins Monday, Aug. 27, at California State University, Fresno through Wednesday, Sept. 5, as the university welcomes 19,400 students for fall semester classes.

Held annually the first week of instruction, this event greets new and returning students with activities and events, highlighted by the New Student Convocation, the Student Services Expo and academic department open houses.

During the event, coordinated by Student Activities and Leadership Development in Student Affairs, students can meet with representatives from various university programs that provide campus resources.

“They learn about such things as student leadership development, musical performances, lectures and Bulldog athletics,” said Frankie Moore, Welcome Week coordinator.

At the various academic department open houses, faculty and staff are available to discuss their programs and provide tours (see schedule below or at link to website at www.fresnostatenews.com.)

The Division of Student Affairs and University Student Union sponsor the Student Services Expo on Wednesday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Free Speech Area. Staff members are available at information tables to answer questions.

The New Student Convocation will be Tuesday, Sept. 4, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Satellite Student Union where President John D. Welty and administration and faculty will address first-time freshmen and transfers.

The Community Services Opportunities Fair will be held Wednesday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Memorial Court in front of the Kennel Bookstore.

For more information, contact Moore at 278-2741.

WELCOME WEEK 2001 SCHEDULE

Monday, August 27th:

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Athletic Ticket Trailer, Free Speech Area

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Air Force ROTC, Information table, Free Speech Area

Digital Campus, McKee-Fisk, Room 111

Learning Resource Center, Information table, Free Speech Area

Military Science, Information table, Free Speech Area

Noon – 1 p.m. Welcome Week Opening Ceremonies, USU South Patio,

featuring a Donut-Eating Contest, drawings, and musical

entertainment.

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sociology Department, Open House, Social Science, Room 227

Tuesday, August 28th:

9 a.m. – noon Social Work Department, Social Work Advising, PHS 129

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Division of Graduate Studies, “The Journey Begins,” Graduate

Student Welcome Booth, Grass area west of Thomas Building

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sociology Department, Open House, Social Science, Room 227

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Armenian Studies Program, Open House, Peters, Room 390

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Nursing Department, Nursing Advising, USU, Room 308

3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Physical Therapy Department, Physical Therapy Advising,

USU, Room 308

Wednesday, August 29th:

7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Child, Family & Consumer Sciences Department,

Welcome Breakfast, Family & Food Science Entrance

10 a.m. – noon Health Science Department, Open House,

McLane Hall, Room 184

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Air Force ROTC, Open House, North Gym, Room 154

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Student Services Expo, Department/School/College information

tables, Free Speech Area

Noon – 1 p.m. University Student Union, Teasers for Open House, USU

1 p.m. – 2 p.m. Department of Viticulture & Enology, Open House,

Northeast of University Police Department (2360 E. Barstow)

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sociology Department, Open House, Social Science, Room 227

3 p.m. Psychology Department/PSI Chi, Faculty/Student Mixer,

PHS 118

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Social Work Department, Social Work Advising, PHS 129

5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Black Faculty & Staff Association, “Welcome Black”

Reception, University Restaurant

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. University Student Union Showcase, Open House, USU

Thursday, August 30th:

7:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Child, Family & Consumer Sciences Department,

Welcome Breakfast, Family & Food Science Entrance

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Club and Organization Informational Day, Free Speech Area

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. College of Social Sciences, Reception, Peace Garden

1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Sociology Department, Open House, Social Sci., Room 227

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Mathematics Department, Open House, Peters, Room 390

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Earth and Environmental Sciences, Student Recreation and

Information Meeting, McLane Hall, Room 277A

5 p.m. Biology Department, Pre-Medical Student Info.Meeting,

Science, Room 139

Friday, August 31st:

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Southeast Asian Welcome, USU, Room 309

Noon – 1 p.m. Bulldog Pep Rally, USU South Patio

2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Nursing Department, Nursing Advising, USU, Room 308

3:30 p.m. Physical Therapy Department, Applicant Workshop,

USU, Room 308

4 p.m. Inter-Business Council, Welcome Back Social, Plaza Level,

Peters Building

5 p.m. Department of Viticulture & Enology, Welcome Back BBQ,

University House

Tuesday, September 4th:

2 p.m. – 3 p.m. New Student Convocation, Satellite Student Union

Wednesday, September 5th:

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Community Service Opportunities Faire, Memorial Gardens