Spring 2021 Welcome Week
Jan. 25-29
What is Welcome Week?
Welcome Week, usually held during the first and/or second week of class, is one of the first traditions that UBalt students get to experience on campus. This an opportunity for all students—new and returning—to:
- build community
- connect to resources
- experience all that UB and the city of Baltimore have to offer.
Visit our calendar and virtual events page to learn more and sign up! Most programs will occur via Zoom. Links to register or access zoom meetings will be provided.
Schedule of Events
All Week
Career and Internship Center
Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin (@ubaltcic on all platforms)
Social media campaign highlighting information and resources that are provided through the Career and Internship Center. Visit the CIC on social media to meet the career specialists, see photos of the Career Closet, learn how to navigate UBWorks, and so much more. Make sure you check them out every day of the week so you don't miss a thing!
RLB Library
Learn about some of the Robert L. Bogomolny Library’s resources and services. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card!
Participants in any of the RLB programs below will also be entered for a chance to win a gift card. Find out more here.
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Tuesday, Jan. 26
De-Stress Your Semester
RLB Library
5-7 p.m.De-stress your semester by starting strong! Chat with an Academic Coach via a drop-in Zoom session to help you plan out your semester. Please have your course syllabus available to develop a blueprint for success. Organized by RLB Library.
Sakai Drop In
RLB Library
5-7 p.m.Sakai, UB's e-Learning platform, is used in all classes. Drop in and get personalized support to navigate Sakai, submit assignments, manage files, take tests, participate in discussions, and more. Organized by RLB Library.
MyLab Drop In
RLB Library
5-7 p.m.Work one-on-one with a certified tutor to get the scoop on all the online features you'll need for your math or business class. MATH, ACCT, ECON, and OPRE all use the MyLab platform. Organized by RLB Library.
Boom Boom Bingo
Student Events Board
6-8 p.m.
ZoomOne thing’s for sure… this is no ordinary game of bingo! The event is hosted by an event manager and DJ spinning live on your computer screen. Expect lots of dancing, hilarious party games, goofy prizes — oh, and there’s some bingo too! The virtual bingo will be played with online bingo cards, and called out numbers from your musical guest event manager and DJ. Organized by Student Events Board.
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Wednesday, Jan. 27
De-Stress Your Semester
RLB Library
12-2 p.m.De-stress your semester by starting strong! Chat with an Academic Coach via a drop-in Zoom session to help you plan out your semester. Please have your course syllabus available to develop a blueprint for success. Organized by RLB Library.
Sakai Drop In
RLB Library
12-2 p.m.Sakai, UB's e-Learning platform, is used in all classes. Drop in and get personalized support to navigate Sakai, submit assignments, manage files, take tests, participate in discussions, and more. Organized by RLB Library.
MyLab Drop In
RLB Library
12-2 p.m.Work one-on-one with a certified tutor to get the scoop on all the online features you'll need for your math or business class. MATH, ACCT, ECON, and OPRE all use the MyLab platform. Organized by RLB Library.
Open House
Diversity and International Services
3-4 p.m.
Zoom
We will introduce our newly combined office, staff, and services provided. Organized by Diversity and International Services .
Virtual Scavenger Hunt: Judgement Day
Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion
6-7 p.m.
ZoomJoin the Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion for virtual scavenger hunt. Players come together for a video briefing and are then split into teams where the interactive gameplay begins. Teams will have 60 minutes to complete as many missions as possible while earning points based on level of difficulty. When the timer ends the groups are automatically reunited and the winning team is crowned! Organized by Center for Student Engagement and Inclusion .
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Wednesday, Jan. 28
Meet and Greet
Student Government Association
6-7 p.m.
ZoomJoin SGA for a short video detailing the many accomplishments of this past semester followed by a short Q&A session. Organized by Student Government Association .