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Planning to Arrive on Time
We ask that you arrive on-time to all events throughout Fall Welcome. Keep in mind how long it may take you to walk to each location, and the amount of time you may need to get settled. Something to keep in mind for morning events, like the Academic Experiences starting tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM, is that many people will try to get breakfast at Bear's Den about 30 minutes before the event start time. Please plan to allow yourself more time to eat breakfast and walk to your Academic Experience.
Additionally, you have at least a 90 minute break for lunch tomorrow. Please consider walking to the South 40 to eat lunch at Bear's Den to help with timing and length of lines.
Attending The Date
On Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday evening, your residential college will attend an event called The Date, a theatrical performance presented by the Relationship & Sexual Violence Prevention (RSVP) Center.
We recognize content about sexual assault and related topics can be very uncomfortable to observe or discuss. We believe there is value in education about these very real topics that affect our community, despite the discomfort. We believe this problem deserves a community solution, thus beginning with a community understanding. The ripples of relationship and sexual violence impact our entire community. The Date, our first-year orientation program about some of these topics, is a mandatory program, reflecting our passion and commitment to education on these topics, as well as our belief in community responsibility to end sexual violence. Realizing this is uncomfortable for everyone, we are providing counseling staff on site during the program if anyone would like to talk.
For anyone who may have had a recent experience and has significant concerns about attending this program, please reach out to Kim Webb, director, RSVP Center. Kim has the ability to waive this requirement for certain circumstances, and more importantly, can share available support resources.
Sincerely,
The RSVP Team
“In the Lou” Excursions
In the Lou provides you with the opportunity to explore St. Louis and immerse yourself in the rich culture and experiences the region has to offer. There are excursion spaces left if you'd still like to sign up.
View the list of excursions. The last opportunity to sign up is Tuesday, August 22 at 5:00 p.m.
These programs are optional. You are not required to participate in an excursion. However, if you sign up, we expect you to participate as our community partners are anticipating your arrival. If you need to change or cancel your excursion, please do so through SignUp Genius or email Student Transitions & Family Programs.
Healthy Excellence
Sumers Recreation Center is open for you use, including daily BearFIT classes such as cycling and Pilates.
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