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WIU-QC to Host Welcome Week 2023

August 14, 2023

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MOLINE, IL - - Western Illinois University-Quad Cities will host Welcome Week 2023 Monday-Friday, Aug. 21-25. All events are open to any WIU students, staff or faculty member.

"Welcome Week has always been a great way to start the new school year," Student Government President Ashley Danner said. "The first week of the semester can be stressful, and being able to go to an event and relax after reading the fourth syllabus of the week really breaks up the monotony. As an online student, my favorite part of Welcome Week is meeting new students and making more friends, since there isn't much socializing in the online classroom. The experience of getting to know people is so important to me.

Beginning the semester with a positive attitude sets the tone for the rest of the term. It's important to find a balance between work and leisure, and students should make time for self-care. We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces at our upcoming Welcome Week. Let's make this year a great one!"

The Welcome Week schedule includes:


  • Monday, Aug. 21, 4-7 p.m, Building C Atrium - Grad Student Welcome

  • Tuesday, Aug. 22, 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., Building C Atrium - Tie Dye with Student Government Association and Crafts with Cam

  • Wednesday, Aug. 23, 3-4 p.m., Riverfront Hall Atrium - New Student Welcome

  • Thursday, Aug. 24, 5-7 p.m., Building B, room 2102 - Esports Open House

  • Thursday, Aug. 24, 4-6 p.m., in the courtyard behind Riverfront Hall - IDEAS Welcome back Bash - Cookout and outdoor games

  • Friday, Aug. 25, 5-7 p.m. Riverfront Hall, room 111 - Shrek Movie Night


Free snacks and refreshments will be served throughout the week of events.

For more information or updates on the week of events, contact Curtis Williams at cm-williams11@wiu.edu.

Posted By: Lexi Dittmar (aj-dittmar@wiu.edu)
Office of University Communications & Marketing