Kick off the Year Right!
To learn more about other initatives from the Department of Orientation and First Year Programs check out their Web site.
Programs for Welcome Week 2009 are sponsored by the Departments of Orientation, Student Activities, Community Living and Student Events.
Welcome Week 2009
The Laugh Pack
Tuesday August 25th
9:30pm-11pm Levin Ballroom
Get ready for an evening of laughs with Boston’s most popular comedy group, the Improv Asylum! While you’re there, meet some of Brandeis’ best comics, too.
Magic Carpet Ride
Tuesday August 25th
11pm-1am Levin Ballroom
Magic carpet rides aren’t just for Disney characters anymore. Experience an exotic destination as we transform the Brandeis campus into the land famous for its 1,001 tales. Learn how to belly dance, uncover your fate with a tarot card reading, or get henna tattoos while we bring the East to the West. No flying rugs necessary
Back to School Block Party
Wednesday August 26th
10pm-12pm Ridgewood Commons
Classes may start tomorrow, but the party doesn’t have to stop. Meet and greet the rest of campus, eat, and groove at this outdoor fiesta sponsored by Residence Life that is sure to cure any back-to-school blues. Sponsored by Community Living
BostonBound
Friday August 28th
9pm-11pm Levin Ballroom
Visit Boston without leaving Brandeis! Visit the North End for cannoli, the Theater District to learn about upcoming shows, and more! Hold Thy Peace, Voicemail, Voices of Soul, and Starving Artists will be performing in Boston Commons. Win fabulous raffle prizes from local businesses as well!
Fright Feast
Friday August 28th
11pm-1am Shapiro Atrium
Don't fear because classes are near!! Celebrate the start of the semester with tons of FREE FOOD, FREE T-SHIRTS, and an opportunity to reconnect with your friends after a great summer. Sponsored by Student Events
Campus Carnival
Saturday August 29th
9pm-1am Great Lawn
Come one, come all to the campus-wide Carnival to celebrate a fantastic week! Here, you’ll find a slew of carnival games and foods, as well as a giant inflatable Twister board, a bungee run, and so much more. There’s no better way to spend a Saturday night than at this event jam-packed with fun!
Arts and Activities Fair
Sunday, August 30th
6:30 -9:00 pm Great Lawn
Visit over 200 clubs and organizations to see how you can be involved this year!
