Week of Welcome

FALL '22 WEEK OF WELCOME

Campus Info Booths

Mon. 8/22 - Wed. 8/24, 8am - 9:30am, 2pm - 3:30pm | red Brick Road & Cafe Quad

Junior Year Experience students will be there to answer questions you may have!

Edible Garden Tours

Mon. 8/22, Tues 8/23, Thurs. 8/25, Fri. 8/26, 9am - 12pm | Edible Garden

Destinations Greeks

Mon. 8/22 - Wed. 8/24, 11am - 1pm | Red Brick Road

Come learn about different Greek organizations on our campus.

Motivational Monday

Mon. 8/22, 9am - 11am | Student Union Lobby

Come by and pick up some free donuts and coffee to start your first week.

W.O.W Kick-off

Mon. 8/22, 12pm - 1pm | Student Union Patio

Enjoy free food and music by CSUB student, Yasmin Marcelo.

SRC Rec Fest

Mon. 8/22, 5pm - 7pm | Student recreation Center

Join the fun and learn about what the SRC has to offer!

Thoughtful Tuesday

8/23, 1pm - 2pm | Student Union Patio

Felling the first week jitters? Stop by for some destress toys!

We Poppin' Wednesday

Wed. 8/24, all day | Student Union Lobby

Learn about the Student Union through a self-guided tour while enjoying some free popcorn. All participating students will be entered into a prize drawing.

ASI Runner Hour

Wed. 8/24, 12pm | Student Union Patio

Stop by and check out campus resources while enjoying some Kona shaved Ice. Prizes will also be given out!

Veterans Meet and Greet

Wed. 8/24, 11:30 am - 1pm | Veterans Sucess Center

Come and meet veterans and have a chance at winning Party in the Park tickets!

Study Tips

Thurs. 8/25, all day | Instagram

Need some helpful study tips? Check out the Campus Programming IG and learn best practices on how to study.

Kick Back Social

Fri. 8/26, 6pm - 8pm | Student Housing East

Join us as we celebrate the end of Week of welcome with some free pizza, music, and SRC games.

SPRING '22 WEEK OF WELCOME

Welcoming Stations

Mon. 1/24 - Fri. 1/28, 11am - 2pm | Red Brick Road & Cafe Quad

Got questions? Need directions? Stop by our welcoming stations throughout this week for advice, assistance, and snacks!

Snack Shake

Mon. 1/24 - Fri. 1/28, all day

Watch out for our snack cart around campus. Grab a snack &chat with us! Happening all week!

Match Monday

Mon. 1/24, 12pm | Student Union Patio

Come start your week with a fresh cup of matcha & donuts!

Fitness and Wellness Expo

Mon. 1/24 | Student Recreation Center

Looking for some ways to become more involved in the SRC's Fitness and Wellness programs? Join us for our annual Fitness and Wellness Expo to learn about our programs, events, and resources.

Tip & Pad Tai Tuesday

Tues. 1/25, 12pm | Student Union Patio

Pick up a helpful tip to get you through the semester and enjoy free pad tai from Blue Elephant

Wishful Wednesday

Wed. 1/26 | Instagram

Participate in our IG giveaway for chance at winning a semester survival kit!

Paint Your Pot

Thurs. 1/27, 1pm | Runner Park

Paint gardening pots & receive a succulent!

Friday Drive In

Fri. 1/28 | Parking Lot I

What a better way to relax after a long week than a movie? Join us as we feature Shrek 2!

Crate Stacking

Fri. 1/28, 11am - 7pm | Student Recreation Center

Come out to the rock and test your crate stacking skills! Participants will see how many milk crates they can stack on top of one another as fast as they can without falling over!

FALL '21 WEEK OF WELCOME

View the 2021 Week of Welcome Flyer!

#10DaysOfGiveaways

Mon. 8/23 - Fri. 8/27 | Instagram

Head over to our Instagram @csubprogramming to catch the last 5 days of our giveaways! Enter each day for a chance to win some CSUB gear and the grand prize: A pair of Apple Airpods Pros!

Campus Info Booths

Mon. 8/23 - Thurs. 8/26, 7:30 A.M. | Red Brick Road / Café Quad

First time on campus or have any questions? Stop by our info booths located on the Red Brick Road and in the Café Quad to get you questions answered and grab a free snack!

Runner Hour

Wed. 8/25, 12:00 P.M. | Zoom

Meet your ASI reps as they welcome you to campus for the first Runner Hour of the semester! Head over to Instagram for more info! @csub_asi

Rowdy Run

Thurs. 8/26, 7:00 P.M. | Main Soccer Field

Join campus leaders for a fun run through the field during halftime of the men's soccer game vs San Jose. The first 200 students receive a free t-shirt!

Virtual Escape Room

Fri. 8/27, 5:00 P.M. | Zoom

Get your A-Team together and join us for a night of suspense and fun! The team with the best time will receive a prize! Link on our Instagram to sign up! @csubprogamming

FALL '20 WEEK OF WELCOME

View the 2020 Week of Welcome Flyer!

Sunday, August 23rd

Wellness Service

10:00 am | Zoom

Learn about all the resources available to aid in your wellness and hear tips from your campus leaders!

New Student Convocatiton Ceremony

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Zoom

Your Official CSUB Welcome

Monday, August 24th

Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom

Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!

Improv Night: Class Clowns

7:00 pm | Instagram Live

Join us for a virtual improv night with local comedy group, Class Clowns!

Click here to view the Improv Night: Class Clowns Flyer

Tuesday, August 25th

Food Distribution

11:00 am - 1:00 pm | Icardo Center, Lot I

Grab some free food! The distribution is open to faculty, staff, students, and the community!

Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom

Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!

Takeout Tuesday

Fill out a quick survey sent to your CSUB email to be entered to win individual or family meals!

For more information click check out the ASI Instagram page

BFSA Welcome Event for Students

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Zoom

Meet the CSUB Black Faculty & Staff Association who are here for your success!

Wednesday, August 26th

Wellness Wednesday: "Colleging in the Time of Covidia"

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Zoom

Join Paul Wesselmann, The Ripples Guy, as he gives tips to survive and thrive in tough times!

Click here to view the Colleging in the Time of Covidia Flyer

Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer

7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom

Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!

Thursday, August 27th

Fraternity & Sorority Life Info Mixer

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm & 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm | Zoom

Fraternity & Sorority Life information mixer: learn about the community and how to join!

Kahoot! Trivia Night with the SRC: Celebrities of CSUB

7:00 pm - 7:45 pm | Zoom

Hangout with the Intramural Sports Team and play Kahoot!

Top 3 Finishers each week receive an Intramural Champion shirt!

Friday, August 28th

ASI Board Meeting

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Zoom

Join your student government for their weekly meeting!

A Night with T-Pain

9:00 pm | Zoom

Join T-Pain as he answers questions from CSUB students!

View the A Night with T-Pain Flyer!

FALL '19 WEEK OF WELCOME

View the 2019 Week of Welcome Flyer!

Monday, August 26th

Motivational Mondays

9 am - 11 am | Student Union Lobby

Start the week off energized and fed! The Student Union will be offering free coffee and donuts for all students. Stop by before they run out!

Pop-Up Produce Pantry

9 am - 2 pm | Food Pantry

Need some food to get you through the week? Stop by the Produce Pantry and pick up some fresh produce from local farms in Bakersfield.

Week of Welcome Kick-Off

12 pm - 1 pm | Student Union Patio

CSUB is excited to welcome new and returning students. Come stop by the Student Union Patio and kick-off the new semester with some events and free food.

REC FEST

5 pm - 7 pm | Student Recreation Center

Come learn about the SRC and its resources! All you need is your Student ID!

Tuesday, August 27th

Taco Tuesday

11:30 am | Student Union Patio

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with your student representatives! They will be handing out free tacos and asking questions that you may have.

Transfer T-shirt Swap

11:30 am - 1 pm | Student Union Patio

Donate your previous school t-shirt and receive a new CSUB t-shirt and show your 'Runner Pride!

Transfer Social

5 pm - 7 pm | Student Union MPR

Transfer students stop by and connect with other students, staff, and faculty. Have your questions answered, enjoy refreshments, and prize giveaway.

Wednesday, August 28th

We Popping Wednesday

All Day | Student Union Lobby

The Student Union is always "poppin" on Wednesdays! Stop by the Student Union and grab some free popcorn.

Wellness Wednesday

9 am | Student Union Lobby

CSUB cares about your health and well-being. As the semester starts, stop by and energize yourself with free parfaits, granola bars, and information on how to keep healthy.

Runner Hour

11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Student Union Patio

Stop by and enjoy a small break with a live DJ and games provided by the SRC!

Thursday, August 29th

Campus Clean Up

12 pm - 1 pm | Student Union Patio

CSUB prides itself on being a clean, green, and smoke-free campus. Interested in helping the initiative? Stop by the Student Union Patio and volunteer your time to clean up the campus.

Kona Ice by the Wishing Tree

1 pm - 3 pm | Alumni Park

Have any wishes that you would like to make for your academic success? Come write them down and tie them on our Wishing Tree.

Next Con

3 pm - 5 pm | Student Union MPR

Interested in being a leader on our campus? Want to be Vice President of an organization? We have the information for you! Check out "Next Con" and find helpful information on becoming a student leader on campus.

Friday, August 30th

Runner Luau

6 pm - 9 pm | Stockdale Court

You made it through the first week of school! Celebrate your achievement and come relax with us in the Stockdale Courtyard. We will be having pizza, cookies, and more.