Dear Class of 2027,


We are excited you are all part of the WashU community! You have so many resources available to support you throughout your journey at WashU.


You will receive a special edition of the Bear Bulletin each evening during Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome. Each edition will contain:

  • Important announcements
  • Schedule information for the next day


-Student Transitions & Family Programs

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Announcements

Location Changes


  • Food for Thought tomorrow, August 25, will be held in Danforth University Center, room 233.
  • Plants on the Porch tomorrow, August 25, will be held in Danforth University Center, Tisch Commons.


Night at the Rec


Recreation will host paddle boarding and log rolling in their indoor pool during Night at the Rec. Per St. Louis County Health Code, students who want to participate in these pool activities must wear proper swimwear. Additional athletic attire may be worn overtop swimwear if preferred.


To beat the heat, Recreation will host all Night at the Rec events indoors- roller skating, bumper cars, Peloton cycle classes, bounce house, dodgeball, fitness competitions, and much more. Recreation encourages students to wear comfortable attire in which you can move and participate.


Healthy Excellence



Sumers Recreation Center is open for you use, including daily BearFIT classes such as cycling and Pilates.


Textbook Central


University Libraries will be hosting an event called Textbook Central tomorrow. This hands-on overview will teach students how to find affordable ways to get their textbooks for classes and use the libraries’ services and resources. Participants will receive giveaways. Pre-registration was required and is now closed.

To-Do List

Make sure you have accomplished the following items from the Before You Arrive Checklists. The items below had a deadline of August 1. If you have not completed one or more of these items, please do so ASAP. 

  

What's Happening Tomorrow

View the full Bear Beginnings: Fall Welcome schedule for more details about tomorrow's schedules. Events marked with an asterisk (*) are required.


Friday, August 25


All Day: Special Programs Orientation*

  • Please reference an email from your program director with information about your schedule.


7:30 AM - 8:30 AM: Morning Run

  • South 40, Clocktower


9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Arboretum Walk

  • Danforth University Center, Edison Family Courtyard


7:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Healthy Excellence Programming

  • View the full schedule of events for details and locations, and special announcements in this newsletter for location changes.


10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: In the Lou Experiences

  • If you chose to participate in an In the Lou program, you signed up during a WUSA small group.


5:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Tailgate

  • Athletic Complex


6:30 PM - 8:00 PM: Volleyball Game

  • Athletic Complex


9:00 PM - 11:00 PM: Night at the Rec

  • Sumers Recreation Center
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