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Welcome Week 2015 will take place from Saturday, August 29, 2015 – Sunday, September 6, 2015

Here is the official schedule:


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Event Schedule for 2015 McMaster Welcome Week

MacPass Distribution
MacPasses can be picked up from the McMaster University Student Centre (MUSC) Marketplace:
Saturday, Aug. 29 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 30 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
MacPasses will then be available for pick up in Gilmour Hall (GH) 110:
Monday, Aug. 31 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 3 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

You will need your MacPass to participate in all the Welcome Week events. Get ready for an awesome week!

Opening Ceremonies - Off-Campus and Commuter Students
Saturday, August 29 – 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
This is your "Welcome to McMaster." Meet the executive members of the Society of Off-Campus Students (SOCS) - These are the folks who will be delivering all the great programming to you throughout Welcome Week and the whole year!

IRIS Drama
Several performances scheduled throughout Welcome Week.
IRIS (Inspiration, Reflection, Integrity, Success) is an annual orientation drama that is celebrating its 12th year in welcoming first years to our McMaster community. The production provides an overview of the opportunities and challenges first years may face as they orient and transition themselves into our community.

Residence Dinner, Opening Ceremonies & Community Meetings
Saturday, August 29 – 4 p.m. – 9 p.m.

SOCS Space Jam - Off-Campus & Commuter Students
Saturday, August 29 – 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
A popular off-campus & commuter student exclusive event with dancing, games, and socializing.

Beaver Games - Off-Campus & Commuter Students
Sunday, August 30 – 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
STOP! It's Beaver Time!
Come out and be cheered on by the SOCS Beaver while competing as a team in a dynamic series of fun games and challenges.

Coffee House – Off-Campus & Commuter Students
Sunday, August 30 – 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Come by Bridges Cafe for a cool afternoon of musical acts and more put on by both your SOCS reps and your fellow first years! We’ll have snacks available, so feel free to sit back and enjoy one of Welcome Week’s calmer afternoons. Remember to sign up sometime Saturday if you’re interested!

McMaster Welcome & BBQ
Sunday, August 30 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Monday, August 31 – 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
This event is known as the official welcome to McMaster University. Students pass through the famous and historical McMaster Arch, they will be greeted with a handshake by McMaster and Hamilton officials.

SOCS under the Stars: Dinner and Activities - Off-Campus & Commuter Students
Sunday, August 30 – 7 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Off-campus and commuter students can relax on the first night of Welcome Week and enjoy a delicious meal provided by the campus vendor, Willy Dog. After dinner choose one or all of the following activities to enjoy!

Movie Night
Video Game Mini-Tournaments & Free Play
Field Games on BSB Field!

MacQuest
Monday, August 31– 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Journey around campus in this challenging choose-your-own-adventure style game. With the help of your teammates, students discover the hidden gems of McMaster and get their minds in motion!

Monday Night Social (Including the MSU Shinerama Charity Casino)
Monday Aug. 31 – 7:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Mingle with other first year students in:

• First-year speed meeting running from 7:30 – 10 p.m. in one hour intervals
• Sports and board games
• Shinerama Charity Casino with all proceeds going to support cystic fibrosis research

Mac Connector
Tuesday, Sept. 1 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Picture this - a large field and a sea of people all wearing their colorful Residence/SOCS shirts while participating in energetic ice-breaker games. This Welcome Week tradition will also include an aerial blimp to capture the Class of 2019 group photo!

Faculty Fest
Tuesday, Sept. 1 – 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Come to BSB and JHE field and find all of the faculties there to share academic advice and resources, information about how to get involved in your faculty society, and lots of activities, swag, and prizes! Faculty office representatives will be present at different times depending on your faculty – so come on out, drop-in and find out which piece of Faculty Fest you will enjoy the most!

Airbands Competition
Tuesday, Sept. 1 – 8:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
This exciting event is a Welcome Week favourite. Giving first year students the chance to participate in the fun and watch faculty and campus groups compete for the title of the best Airband. Involved in this event is a whole lot of dancing, music, and cheering!

Faculty Day
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Get ready for a great day of getting to know your faculty and peers! This event will occur in various locations on campus and is an exciting way to meet your faculty and future classmates.

Faculty Fusion
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Faculty Fusion is a way to bring all of the faculties together at the end of the day to celebrate being McMaster students! Faculties will gather together to hear each other's oaths and participate in a massive cheer-off, filling Ron Joyce Stadium.

1st Year Concert - TBA
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
We’re very excited for this year’s concert. This year’s artist will soon be announced, so be on the look out!

Last Pin Standing
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 7:30p.m. – 9:30p.m.
Come enjoy a competitive game of life sized bowling! There will be plenty of life-sized games available to play, so even if bowling is not your thing -- come play a game of Human Jenga or giant Twister!

SOCS Sleepover – Off-Campus & Commuter Students
Wednesday, Sept. 2 – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. & Saturday Sept. 5 – 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Too excited to go home? Don't want to miss a thing? Why not stay for the night? Off-campus and commuter students are invited for a night of games and socializing! Make sure you bring a sleeping bag and pillow! Registration is limited to 175 students. Dates for registration will be posted soon so stay tuned!

Cookies and Consent
Thursday, Sept. 3 1:30p.m. – 3:30p.m.
Join McMaster Faculty and Staff and Hamilton community members in a conversation about consent and sexual violence. The event will begin with a panel conversation where audience questions will be answered. At 2:30pm, the event will transition into small group discussions, on a variety of topics relating to sexual violence and consent, led by the panelists.

IRC Sing it
Thursday, Sept. 3 – 3:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
The IRC Karaoke event is just one of the many chances to win the Welcome Week Cup. Year after year Karaoke Night proves to be full of first year talent so prepare to be amazed!

Faculty Night
Thursday, Sept. 3 – 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Get ready for a great night of meeting people in your faculty through some amazing events!

Shine Off & The Rope
Friday, Sept. 4 – 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Exciting new event by the IRC and Shinerama reps! Look out for more info.

International Student Welcome Orientation
Friday, Sept. 4 – 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The International Student Orientation will be welcoming all first-year International Students. The orientation will begin with breakfast, feature many speakers on various topics and lots of entertainment!

Concert Performance - TBA
Friday Sept. 4 – 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Artist is to be announced. Check back here for details once they are released.

Shinearama
Saturday Sept. 5 – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
During Welcome Week, we help raise money for cystic fibrosis (CF) research and care through a fundraiser called Shinerama.

PJ Parade + Westfest
Saturday Sept. 5 – 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
The PJ Parade is a great opportunity for first year students to learn more about the Westdale community, meet their neighbours, and show faculty and residence pride. This is followed by WestFest - music and performances and much more in the heart of the Westdale community

Community Clean-up & BBQ
Sunday Sept. 6 – 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This event begins on campus with a cleanup in the surrounding neighbourhoods and concludes with a BBQ at 1280.

The Final Feast – SOCS
Sunday Sept. 6 – 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.
As Welcome Week comes to a close, join your fellow reps and first years and get excited with a FREE lunch at The Final Feast.

Welcome Week Finale
Sunday Sept. 6 – 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Come celebrate the end of your Welcome Week at McMaster University. The Welcome Week recap video will be shown for the first time! All faculties and residences rocked the week but there can only be one winner of the Faculty Cup and Residence Cup. Who will win?

SOCS Closing Ceremonies
Sunday Sept. 6 – 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
SOCS wraps up Welcome Week in style! After Rep Reveal in which we share our true identities we have a giant water balloon fight of epic proportions.

Residence Closing Ceremonies
Sunday Sept. 6 – 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Join your residence building for a final goodbye and closing to wrap up your Welcome Week experience!

POPULAR QUESTION: If I'm an upper year student, can I still go to WW events?

The answer is yes and no. You can't go to any of the McMaster-run events without a MacPass which are only sold mainly to incoming first-years. However, as an upper year student you can still go to some of the events run by MSU Campus Events such as the one Concert (September 4), Clubs Fest (September 9) and Side Walk Sale (September 10)

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The official schedule will be posted to studentsuccess.mcmast er.ca

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Madness! Welcome Week before Labour Day?!