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