**For a Weekend of Welcome schedule, click here.
Mens Soccer vs. Omaha
Noon | Soccer Fields
SMC Rally Towels will be given away to the first 300 fans in attendance!
Trivia Night
8 p.m. | De La Salle, Hagerty Lounge
Drop by to participate in this SMC favorite, Trivia Night, hosted by the Residence Hall Association. Come alone or with a team!
Picnic in the Redwood Grove
5 p.m. | Redwood Grove
Campus Activities Board kicks off their Welcome Week with this fun gathering in the Redwood Grove! Food trucks, music, and a fleece blanket giveaway.
***Every Wednesday from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. Saint Mary's hosts Community Time. All members of our community are invited to participate in activities that foster the Saint Mary's experience. With no classes scheduled during this time, students, faculty and staff engage in campus wide events, opportunities to further explore and a chance to share a meal.***
Mass of the Holy Spirit
1 p.m. | Chapel
In keeping with a long tradition dating from the founding of the great European universities in the Middle Ages, Saint Mary's College of California celebrates the Mass of the Holy Spirit. All are encouraged to join in this special liturgy to bless our entire community at the beginning of another academic year together.
Introduction to Community - The Integral Life
3:30- 5:00 p.m. | Soda Center, Claeys Lounge
This event kicks off the academic year for Integral and welcomes our first-year students into the distinctive community and curriculum of the Program. This will be a late afternoon event, with heavy hors d'oeuvres provided. All first-year students are welcome to attend to learn more about Integral, whether or not they are taking Integral courses this term.
Exhibition Reception
6-8 p.m. | Museum of Art
Join the Museum of Art in celebrating our exhibitions: Kal Spelletich: Significance Machines and Purposeful Robots and New Formalism in Painting and Photography. Meet the collaborative team of R&D (Rosenblum and Doyle) at the reception. Enjoy live music, refreshments, and gourmet bites.
Blingo hosted by CAB (Back to School Edition)
5 p.m. | Location TBD
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting a fun game of bingo with some amazing giveaways! Come for the prizes, stay for the friendships.
New Student Overnight Retreat
Friday 4:00 p.m. - Sunday Sept. 8 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Plaza
Take some time away for the annual and popular New Student Retreat (NSR). This is a great opportunity for a weekend of fun, faith, and new friendships. Under the direction and leadership of an outstanding student leader team, this retreat is bound to be a great weekend for you. The cost of NSR is $75 (non-refundable) and includes transportation, 2 nights of accommodations, and meals.
Feel Good Friday- Intercultural Center Open House
12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Delphine Lounge
On the first Friday of each month the Intercultural Center hosts "Feel Good Fridays" where students can have fun, destress, socialize, hear music and enjoy free food and fun activities and prizes. We hope to see you for our open house where you can learn about all of the exciting programs, cultural events and opportunities at the Intercultural Center this year. ALL ARE WELCOME!
Women's Soccer vs. California Baptist
1:30 p.m. | Soccer Field
Be one of the first 200 students in attendance to get free Round Table Pizza!
Men's Soccer vs. Grand Canyon University
4:00 p.m. | Soccer Field
Be one of the first 200 students in attendance to get free Round Table Pizza and a Saint Mary's College Frisbee!
FoamChella
5:00 p.m. | Chapel Lawn
Hosted by the Campus Activities Board, come play in the foam, enjoy free pizza, music and a beer garden for 21+.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.