Saturday, September 8
8:30am
HONORS STUDENTS ONLY
Honors Outreach Project
Blackman Auditorium
The Honors Outreach Project’s Community Tours initiative provides students an early introduction to the opportunities for engaging with the communities surrounding our campus. Through guided routes and commentary, first year students and peer mentors are able to have an informed conversation along the way about the neighborhoods of Mission Hill, Fenway, Roxbury, and the South End, and Northeastern’s connection with those places.
Sponsor: University Honors Program @ 617.373.2333
12:00pm
Bunker Hill Monument
Meet in front of Richards Hall
Visit the Bunker Hill Monument and climb the 294 steps that lead to the pinnacle. It’s worth the climb and the amazing view at the end is worth the journey. Please bring subway fare.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
12:00pm - 4:00pm
Boston Photography Hunt
Krentzman Quad
Get to know Boston and showcase your creative photography skills.
Sponsor: NU Pic; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Shopping at Wrentham Village
Transportation will leave from Forsyth Street
Shopping excursion to 170 designer outlets, all located in one attractive outdoor center located approximately 45 minutes south of Boston. Space is limited! Please sign up at the Welcome Week booth between August 29 and September 3.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868
12:00pm - 3:00pm
4 vs 1 Chess Game
Indoor Quad, Curry Student Center
Sharpen your chess skills in a friendly competition with your fellow students and chess club members.
Sponsor: Northeastern Chess Club; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
1:00pm - 3:00pm
MANDATORY FOR UNDECLARED STUDENTS
Follow-up to Program for Undeclared Students Welcome
Ballroom, Curry Student Center
Ice cream social and scavenger hunt! Undeclared students will meet their selected peer mentors and enjoy ice cream and fun.
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Block Party
Centennial Common
WRBB’s Block Party is the best way to kick off the fall semester! Our annual event features live music, give-aways and much more! Don’t miss out on this epic show.
Sponsor: WRBB and MEISA; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Karaoke Night
afterHOURS, Curry Student Center
Love karaoke? Then this is the event for you. Stop by and show us your talent on the stage.
Sponsor: Vietnamese Student Association; for more information call Campus Activities @ 617.373.2642
8:00pm
Comedy Hypnotist David Hall
Blackman Auditorium, Ell Hall
Get hypnotized! Come see David hypnotize your classmates into being the stars of the show! Tickets can be obtained at the Welcome Week Booth in Krentzman Quad between August 29 and September 3 or the box office at Blackman Auditorium, the evening of the show.
Sponsor: New Student Orientation @ 617.373.3868