First Year | First Six

Monday, September 9

TASC Complete: Using tutoring at SMC!
1:00 p.m. | TASC Center

An open house designed to welcome students to the Tutorial and Academic Skills Center (TASC) while informing them about how to request a tutor and effectively use our space to study. Refreshments will be served.

Tuesday, September 10

DIY Room Decor Night
7 p.m. | De La Salle, Hagerty Lounge

The Residence Hall Association is hosting an evening of DIY crafts especially to spice up your residence hall room!

Wednesday, September 11

Wake Up Wednesday 
9-11:00 a.m. | Fillippi Hall

This is the perfect time to meet your Success Coach and enjoy a free cup of coffee!

Involvement Fair
Community Time | De La Salle Lawn

This signature Saint Mary's event is the perfect time to learn about all of the clubs and organizations on campus awaiting your involvement! 

Coffee, Creativity & Community: Express Yourself Crafts
7:15 p.m. | Center for Women & Gender Equity

Coffee, Creativity and Community is a time for students to get together, paint, design jewelry, decompress and most importantly connect with each other. Join us for food, fun, connection and creativity.

Black Student Meet & Greet
6 - 7:30 p.m. | Dryden Patio

Join the Black Student Union (BSU) and black faculty members for a casual welcome event to the Saint Mary's community. 

Thursday, September 12

Student Involvement & Leadership Open House
4:00 p.m. | Student Involvement and Leadership 

Join SIL and Associated Students in their open house. We'll have free food and prizes along with First Year Senate Election Information, National Society for Leadership and Success drop in table, student org information, and other fun activities!

APASA Welcome Back BBQ
5:30 p.m. | Ferroggiaro Quad

The Asian Pacific American Student Association kicks off the new year with a BBQ to welcome continuing and interested members back to Saint Mary's!

Friday, September 13

Fair Trade Friday
9-2:00 p.m. |  Mission and Ministry Center
Come to the Mission & Ministry Center Lounge to enjoy free coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and chocolate samples, while learning how SMC is doing it's part to support businesses promoting the fair treatment and wages of workers. Fair Trade goods will be available for purchase - cash only, please.

Black Student Union’s End of the Summer Pool Party & Concert
5:30 - 9 p.m. | Joseph Alioto Recreation Center (JARC)

Start the evening off with a pool party followed by a concert with three exciting performers!

Sustainability & The Legacy Garden
12-2 p.m. | Legacy Garden

Did you know Saint Mary's has a thriving 1/2 acre Organic Garden on campus? Come enjoy healthy snacks, explore the Legacy Garden (located next to South Claeys residence hall) and get your hands dirty helping with a variety of garden activities.  Please wear closed toe shoes and bring a water bottle.  No experience necessary.  Our wonderful garden manager, Kelli Barram, has gloves if you'd like them. If you have any questions please contact smcsustainability@stmarys-ca.edu.

Women's Volleyball vs. Cornell
6 p.m. | McKeon Pavilion

All frans will get their first chance to pick up the 2019-2020 Saint Mary's Volleyball posters!

Escape Room
6 - 9 p.m. | College Library 

After a long night of studying, your study group awakes in the library (it was just supposed to be a quick nap...) to find the staff has gone home and you're all locked in! Yet it looks like someone...or something...has left some mysterious clues around the building to help you break out. You'll need to work as a team  to escape in 30 minutes or less, so you can get back to the computer in your room and submit your homework before the deadline.

Sunday, September 15

First Year Olympics
11:00 a.m.

Each year the Campus Recreation Department holds the First Year Olympic Event that promotes residence hall involvement and pride. Each of the first year halls compete in a variety of sports, games and activities to be crowned the champions. This tradition of competition dates back to 2008 and creates camaraderie through rivalry. 

Black Student Union Sunday Dinner
5 p.m. | Soda Center, Lafayette Room

The first of a monthly event we plan to have to highlight the various differences in black culture and to build community through food, fun and music.

Monday, September 16

Military-Connected Welcome Aboard Lunch

12 p.m. | Soda Center, Lafayette 

This is a social gathering for veterans, dependents, families, allies and other military-connected students at SMC. This Veteran and Allies Organization (VAO) lunch aims at helping connect students on campus in their transition, if any, to school life.

LatinX Independence Day Celebration
5:00 p.m. | Location TBD

Join us in the Mission and Ministry Center for Latinx trivia, music, and free food!

National Society of Leadership and Success Welcome Meet & Greet Dinner

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. | De La Salle Hall, Hagerty Lounge

We would like to welcome members of the chapter and all students interested in finding out more about the NSLS. A light dinner will be provided where you can meet students currently in the chapter as well as others interested in leadership. Following the meet and greet we will be hosting a panel of current members so you can get all the insight on the society. 

Wednesday, September 18

Wellness Fair
11:30 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn

Multiple departments across campus will have booths on Dante Quad and DLS Lawn. Each booth will promote some form of wellness, including physical, psychological, social, financial, and spiritual. Students who visit each booth can enter a raffle to win a wellness-themed prize!

Alumni Association T-Shirt Swap
11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Dante Quad

Show your Saint Mary's pride! Bring us a t-shirt or hat from another college, and the Alumni Association will swap it out for some fresh Gael swag!

Coffee, Creativity & Community: Paint Night
7:15 p.m. | Center for Women & Gender Equity

Coffee, Creativity and Community is a time for students to get together, paint, design jewelry, decompress and most importantly connect with each other. Join us for food, fun, connection and creativity.

Thursday, September 19

The First-year's Guide to Communication in College
1:30 p.m. | De La Salle, Hagerty Lounge

The First-year's Guide to Communication in College is a workshop on how first year students can use insights from the field of Communication to improve their communication in college.  Topics will include impression formation and management (think making friends and influencing people) and problem-solving through communication (think avoiding roommate conflicts).

Student Success Office Scavenger Hunt
4:00 p.m. | Dryden Hall Patio

The Office of Student Success invites student to join in on a scavenger hunt throughout the entire Saint Mary's campus. You'll be placed in groups and need to work together to complete the scavenger hunt the fastest. Meet your success team, find secret locations on campus, learn fun facts about the college and it's resources, and (hopefully) win some prizes!

Third Thurs | Afro-Latinx/Latinx Heritage Month Kick-Off Party
4:00 p.m. | Museum of Art

Join Saint Mary's College in celebrating Afro-Latinx/Latinx heritage month at the Museum of Art. This event features hands-on activities, music, and more! All are welcome!

Friday, September 20

Bubble Soccer
1-3 p.m. | Chapel Lawn

Stop by for the most fun soccer game you've ever participated in.. soccer in giant bubbles! RHA will have waivers available at the event to participate. 

Women's Soccer vs. Portland State
3:30 p.m. | Soccer Fields

SMC Rally towels will be given out to the first 300 fans in attendanc!

Wednesday, September 25

Campus Housing Sneak-A-Peek
11:30- 1 p.m. | Ferrigarrio Quad

If you are interested in living on campus next year, this is an opportunity for a guided tour into second year housing. See inside rooms and learn more about Canyon Area amenities! Meet in the Quad anytime for your tour.

Meditation in the Galleries
1 p.m. | Art Museum Gallery
Clear your mind, relax, and reflect. Brother Camillus will lead guided meditation in the galleries. No registration necessary, but space limited.

Finding Your Center in the Midst of Chaos
1  - 2:30 p.m. | Center for Women & Gender Equity
As many of us are struggling with the external realities and struggles relating to immigration, violence, rising costs of living and a host of other issues, how can we reconnect with ourselves and our communities and ground ourselves so that we can be the best versions of ourselves? Join Life Coach Sherry Ellingson to explore and consider these questions.

Reflecting on Our Journeys (Co-hosted by Mission & Ministry Center, the Women's Leadership Initiative and Women of Spirit)
7-8:30 p.m. | Mission and Ministry Lounge

During this relaxed and interactive gathering of women-identified students and community members, we will offer quiet time for reflection and sharing in small groups aboutwhat's led up to where you are today, how your journey is unfolding right now, and some of your hopes for the future.  The gathering will be multi-generational and a good chance to connect to new people.

Coffee, Creativity & Community: Paint Night
7:15 p.m. | Center for Women & Gender Equity

Coffee, Creativity and Community is a time for students to get together, paint, design jewelry, decompress and most importantly connect with each other. Join us for food, fun, connection and creativity.

Women's Volleyball vs. Pacific
7 p.m. | McKeon Pavilion

It's 90's night! Fanny packs will be given out to the first 150 students!

Saturday, September 28

A Day in Monterey 
7:30 a.m. Departure 
Join us for A Day in Monterey hosted by Campus Recreation. Go kayaking, spend some time in Cannery Row, and take a trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. $45 per person. Ticket includes kayak kayak rental and aquarium admission. Ride included. Click here to register. 

Pizza, Paint & Picnic 
1-3 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn

Exactly what it sounds like! Bring a blanket to sit on the lawn and grab a provided canvas and paint while enjoying a slice of pizza. 

Sunday, September 29

Men's Soccer vs. Sacramento State
1 p.m. | Soccer Fields

Make a poster to cheer on the team at the Athletic's table! There will also be bingo cards to check off events as they happen for your chance to win prizes.

Check out the This I Believe series for events throughout Weeks 5 & 6!