Week of Welcome

Vandal Week of Welcome events are designed for new and returning students. Check out the schedule below for activities, programs and trips around campus and the local community.
Looking to get involved on campus? Recreation and Wellbeing, Vandal Entertainment and the Department of Student Involvement are hosting many of the activities during Vandal Week of Welcome and are great ways to engage with the Vandal community throughout the rest of the year.
Information Tabling | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- Need help navigating campus? Visit any one of the info tables located around campus (ISUB Plaza, Admin Courtyard and the Academic Mall).
- Hosted by Campus Orientation
First Day of School Photos | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB 2nd Floor
- Commemorate the first day of school with the traditional photo!
- Hosted by the Department of Student Involvement
Have a Coke and a Vandal Smile | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | VandalStore
- Stop by the VandalStore and grab yourself a soda and maybe find your next favorite piece of Vandal gear!
- Hosted by the VandalStore
Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall
- If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program
Information Tabling | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Various Locations
- Need help navigating campus? Visit any one of the info tables located around campus (ISUB Plaza, Admin Courtyard and the Academic Mall).
- Hosted by Campus Orientation
Donuts with the Dean | 8-9:30 a.m. | ISUB Plaza
- Grab a free donut and say hello to Dr. Blaine Eckles on your way to class!
Get to know the Department of Student Involvement | Noon to 2 p.m. | ISUB Plaza
- Learn more about how you can get involved on campus, play some games and meet new people.
- Hosted by the Department of Student Involvement
Laughter Yoga | Noon | Admin Lawn
- Join fellow students on the Admin Lawn for a laugh as you’re guided through a session of laughter yoga.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education
Spikeball Social | 5-7 p.m. | Student Rec Center Lawn
- Come play the game that is sweeping the campus by storm! Learn how to play, meet new people and get a little competitive.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education
Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall
- If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program
Therapy Dogs and Health Hut | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB Plaza
- Learn more about how to stay healthy on campus, relieve some first day stress with a therapy dog and make new connections on campus.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education
Joe Glow Yoga | 7:30-9 p.m. | Tower Lawn
- Get your stretch on like Joe Vandal! Grab your yoga mat or a blanket and come for an evening of yoga with new and old friends.
- Hosted by Vandal Entertainment and ASUI
Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall
- If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program
Job Fair | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB
- Looking for on-campus employment? Visit various on-campus offices and programs looking to hire both work-study and non-work-study students.
- Hosted by Career Services
ISUB Open House | 2-5 p.m. | ISUB
- Learn more about the student supporting services housed in the ISUB! Check in at the table in front of Einstein’s for a bingo card. Visit and engage with as many offices as possible and return your bingo card for a chance to win some cool prizes.
Smoothie Demo | 4-6 p.m. | ISUB Atrium
- Grab a smoothie and learn more about Vandal Health Ed programs on campus.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education
Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall
- If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program
Screen on the Green: Clueless | Movie starts at dusk | Tower Lawn
- It’s a movie on the lawn! Grab your blankets, cozy hoodies and find the best spot to spend the evening with your besties. Soda Spout will be pouring specialty sparkling and lotus drinks, plus enjoy some snacks during the film.
- Hosted by the Department of Student Involvement and RHA
FEMFest Feminist Fair and Women’s Equality Day Celebration | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB Plaza
- Join the Women’s Center for our annual observance of Women’s Equality Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which in 1920 gave many U.S. women the right to vote. This event is meant to celebrate the accomplishments of all women, celebrating how far we’ve come, showcasing campus and local organizations that make a daily difference in the lives of women, and anticipating our future successes! Come and meet our staff and our campus and community partners, enjoy free popcorn and ice-cream sandwiches, as well as music by student DJs from our campus radio station KUOI Moscow 89.3 FM, and enter to win awesome prizes in our FEMFest raffle!
- Hosted by the Women’s Center
Idaho Volleyball Classic | Noon to 8 p.m. | Memorial Gym
Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall
- If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
- Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program
Summer Country Showdown | 3 p.m. to midnight | ICCU Arena
- Friday’s lineup includes Due West, Colby Acuff (U of I Alum), RaeLynn and Neal McCoy. Tickets are available. If you are a student, contact ASUI for your promo code for discounted tickets.
Vandal Raft Trip #1 | 7 a.m. | Salmon River
- Enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River to kick off the school year. Trip price includes equipment and transportation. Sign-ups open Tuesday, Aug. 15. For more information, call 208-885-6810.
- Hosted by Outdoor Program
Idaho Volleyball Classic | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Memorial Gym
Summer Country Showdown | 11 a.m. to midnight | ICCU Arena
- Saturday’s lineup includes Thompson Square, Mark Wills, Hailey Whitters, Shenandoah and Jake Owen. Tickets are available. If you are a student, contact ASUI for your promo code for discounted tickets.
Vandal Raft Trip #2 | 7 a.m. | Salmon River
- Enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River to kick off the school year. Trip price includes equipment and transportation. Sign-ups open Tuesday, Aug. 15. For more information, call 208-885-6810.
- Hosted by Outdoor Program
Idaho Volleyball Classic | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Memorial Gym
Palousafest
View clips from Palousafest 2018, featuring an inflatable obstacle course, tilt ball and more.