Weeks of Welcome (WOW) is a continuing orientation program for all new Concordia-Chicago students and serves as a welcome back to campus for returning students. Led by student volunteers, new and returning students have the opportunity to meet new friends, learn about campus resources, have fun and participate in service opportunities. Some events during the week may be subject to change. Please check back often for the most up to date schedule!

Fall Move-In Dates

When you arrive on campus, please check in at the Krentz Lobby.

August 24            New Student Move-In Day
August 26            Returning Student Move-In Day

WOW 2011 Schedule of Events

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Schedule of Theatre, Music, and Arts Events

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Wednesday, August 24: New Student Move In

• 9 am - 1pm: New Student Move In, Krentz Lobby
• 1 - 3 pm: Parent Reception, Koehneke Community Center's Oak Park Room (NEW LOCATION!)
• 3 pm: CUC Alumni/Legacy Photo, Oak Park Room - The Office of Alumni Relations is thrilled to welcome the more than 20 legacy students in the Class of 2015. “Legacy” students are those who have at least one family member who is also a CUChicago alumnus. We ask all parents, siblings and alumni family members to join their students for a photo at the Pillars in honor of these newest Cougars.
• 4 pm: Service of Welcome and Induction, Chapel of Our Lord (families of all denominations welcome)
• 4:30 pm: New Student BBQ, KCC Patio and surrounding Lawn (Rain location: Crossroads Dining Hall)
• 8:30 pm: Movie on the Triangle (Rain location: South Gym) featuring Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - with popcorn and lemonade provided by VOICE, CUC’s Student Government Association

Thursday, August 25  

(All events until 12:30 pm are required of all new students)

• Various Times: Music Ensemble Auditions (choir, band, orchestra), Kretzmann Hall - Sign up sheets available in Kretzmann Hall. Audition times offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• 9:30 am: Dean of Students Welcome, Chapel of Our Lord
• 10:15 - 11am: Staying Safe on Campus and Around Chicago
• 11 am  - 12:30 pm:  Freedom and Responsibility Meet & Greet, Chapel of Our Lord
• 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Commuter Tailgate Lunch - This event is open to all commuter students. It’s the first opportunity to see the new Commuter Lounge between the Library Café and the Krentz Lobby.
• 2pm: Music and You: An Introduction to Music Opportunities, Kretzmann’s McCormick Hall
• 3-4pm: Spiritual Life: Ways to Get Involved! Chapel of Our Lord
• 5-6pm: Opening Service Choir Rehearsal, McCormick Recital Hall
• 6 - 7pm: President’s Ice Cream Social, KCC Oak Park/River Forest Room

Friday, August 26: Returning Student Move In

• Various Times: Music Ensemble Auditions (choir, band, orchestra), Kretzmann Hall - Sign up sheets available in Kretzmann Hall. Audition times offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
• 9am - 12 pm: College Student Inventory with your Freedom and Responsibility Class (required of all new students)
• 5-6pm: Opening Service Choir Rehearsal, McCormick Recital Hall
• 7:45pm CU @ the Brunswick Zone - for $5 per person, its an evening of unlimited laser tag and bowling along with snacks and tokens for arcade game play. Sign up at the involvement table at move in. Buses leave campus from the fire lane.

Saturday, August 27

• 7 pm: Comedy Sportz Improv Show, KCC Cougar Den
• 8pm: Student-Led Campus Ministries Bonfire and S’mores, Triangle
• 9pm: Hymnsing, Pillars Steps (Rain Location: Chapel of Our Lord) - For more than 50 years, students have hosted evening gatherings at the Pillars to sing songs and share prayers in short devotion. All students are invited to join CUChicago’s Golden Alumni this Saturday and take part in this time-honored tradition. This special WOW event is a kickoff to a weekly Hymnsing hosted by Student Led Campus Ministries in McCormick Recital Hall.

Sunday, August 28

• 10 am: Sunday Morning Worship, Chapel of Our Lord
• 4-5:30pm: Opening Service Choir Rehearsal, Chapel of Our Lord
• 7 pm: Opening Service, Chapel of Our Lord
• 9pm: Prayer and Praise, Triangle

Monday, August 29 – FIRST DAY OF CLASSES

• 9am: Chicago Bear’s Chaplain Ray McElroy, Chapel of Our Lord - Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
• 11 am: Daily Chapel Begins, Chapel of Our Lord
• 2-3:30pm: On-Campus Job Fair, KCC Oak Park/River Forest Room (OPRF)
• 7pm: Artists of Concordia Theatre (ACT) Opening Meeting, Bergmann Theatre

Tuesday, August 30

• 4:30-6pm: Fish Out of Water Auditions, Bergmann Theatre
• 5:30 pm: Campus Involvement Kick-Off, Triangle - Featuring entertainment, refreshments, and FREE ice cream novelties from your friendly, neighborhood ice cream truck being handed out by our Dean of Students, Jeff Hynes!
• 7:00-10:00pm: Auditions for Fall Semester Productions, Bergmann Theatre - The Fall Semester productions are Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire and Julius Caesar by Shakespeare

Wednesday, August 31

• Noon - 3 pm: Campus Awareness Day, Triangle
• 3-4pm: First Generation College Student & Family Reception, Ferguson Art Gallery
• 4 - 7 pm: Welcome Back BBQ, Triangle and KCC Patio
• 4:30-6pm: Fish Out of Water Auditions, Bergmann Theatre
• 5-6:15pm: Pre-Sem Student Fellowship, KCC Rugland Room
• 6:30 pm: Evening Communion Begins, Chapel of Our Lord
• 6-7pm: STARS Mentors Meet Up, Triangle
• 7:00-10:00pm: Auditions for Fall Semester Productions, Bergmann Theatre- The Fall Semester productions are Fuddy Meers by David Lindsay-Abaire and Julius Caesar by Shakespeare

Thursday, September 1

• 7:30pm: WOW Leaders Skit Show, Chapel of Our Lord

Monday, September 5

• 11am-5pm: Beyond the Wall Poster Sale, KCC Alumni Room

Tuesday, September 6

• 10am-4pm: Alcohol Education: DUI Simulator, Triangle

Sunday, September 11

• 2:00-4:00pm: Artist’s Reception - Arceo Press’ Relief Print Portfolios, Ferguson Art Gallery

Monday, September 12

• 10am-5pm: LifeSource Blood Drive, KCC’s Alumni Room

Tuesday, September 13

• 7:00pm: Special Artist’s Gallery Talk by Rene Arceo, Werner Auditorium

Tuesday, September 20

• 7:05pm: Cubs v. the Milwaukee Brewers, Wrigley Field - CUC students are invited to meet with Cubs staff members prior to the game to discuss career options and internship opportunities. Co-sponsored with the Office of Career Services.

Friday, September 23

• 5pm: Diversity Tour of Humboldt Park - Food and fun exploring a Chicago neighborhood filled with Puerto Rican culture. Co-sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Student Engagement and the Office of Student Leadership & Involvement.