1. Welcome Week at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University

Welcome Week at FranU

Welcome to campus, Wolves!

Celebrate the start of a new academic year with Welcome Week, a time for building community, expressing gratitude and making meaningful connections. Each day offers opportunities to meet new people, engage with campus resources, connect with faculty and staff and enjoy fun activities across campus.

Whether you're a new student or returning to FranU, we invite you to join us for any or all of the events happening throughout the week. Let’s kick off the semester with a FRANTASTIC start!

Welcome Week 2025 Event Schedule

August 18 - August 21

Monday, August 18 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Student Affairs & the Library
  • Get your t-shirt at St. Francis Hall
  • Meet with Service Learning's Community Partners in the Atrium of St. Francis Hall
  • Enjoy a Playa Bowl in the Courtyard of St. Francis Hall
  • Grab a dessert in the Library
  • Kickoff the week with a Scavenger Hunt hosted by the President's Office

Tuesday, August 19 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by the Office of the President
  • Pizza with the President in the Atrium of St. Francis Hall
  • Continue to meet with Service Learning's Community Partners in the Atrium of St. Francis Hall
  • Giveaways in the Atrium of St. Francis Hall
  • Grab a gelato in the Atrium of St. Francis Hall

Wednesday, August 20 | 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Franciscan Student Life & Servant Leadership
  • Blood Drive (10:00 AM to 2:00 PM) in the parking lot of St. Francis Hall sponsored by the Medical Lab Science Association
  • Pulled pork and baked "cowboy" beans provided by Mr. Jeff Boudreaux of LA Specialties
  • Musical BINGO in the Learning Resource Center (Spirit Shop prizes)

Thursday, August 21

  • 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Welcome Week Bash | Sponsored by the Student Government Association
    • Stop by booths for Student Organizations and Academic Programs for fun activities and giveaways
    • Play Pickleball and enjoy yard games with the Student Government Association
    • Enjoy food from Boo's Best BBQ Truck
    • Grab a refreshing lemonade from Leroy's Lemonade Truck
  • 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Mass of the Holy Spirit | Sponsored by Campus Ministry & the Alumni Association
    • Chicken Fettuccini provided by St. Jean Vianney's Knights of Columbus and served by FranU Alumni

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