First Year | First Six
*Faculty, Staff and Student Groups interested in submitting event proposals for First Year | First Six 2019 can click here.*
Mass of the Holy Spirit
1 p.m. | Chapel
All are encouraged to join in this special liturgy to bless our entire community at the beginning of another academic year together.
Snow Cone Pop-Up
11:30 a.m. | Dante Quad
All are welcome to swing by Dante Quad to beat the heat with free snow cones.
Blingo hosted by CAB
7-9:00 p.m. | Moraga Room at the SODA Center
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting a fun game of bingo with some amazing giveaways! Come for the prizes, stay for the friendships.
Waffles with Br. Wavey
9-12:00 p.m. | Chapel Plaza
Staff and student leaders from the Mission and Ministry Center (MMC) as well as the Christian Brothers will be serving waffles for breakfast. Come out to meet them and get connected.
Hike with Brother Kenneth
9-10:30 a.m. | Departs from De La Salle Statue
Throw on sunscreen and your hiking shoes as Brother Kenneth leads you through SMC landmarks including the Tree of Life and Our Lady of the Oaks.
Welcome Back Mass
8:00 p.m. | Chapel
First Sunday 8 p.m. Mass of the new school year. Center yourself with prayer before classes begin tomorrow.
Coffee in the Quad with the FYE Committee
8:30-9:30 a.m. | Library Quad
The First Year Experience Committee (FYE) will be serving out free coffee to celebrate your first day of classes at SMC!
Tye-Dye Pop-Up
12:00 p.m. | Hagerty Lounge
White shirts, socks and iced tea will be provided free of charge to all on-campus residents who want to tye-dye in Hagerty Lounge. First come, first serve, and DIY.
“Rolling Into the New Year” hosted by CAB
4-8:00 p.m. | Soda Center
Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) on a back to school event with a neon-light roller skating rink and food!
Involvement Fair hosted by SIL
12-2:00 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn
This is a one-stop shop for everything involvement at SMC. This is a great opportunity for students to find out where they can get involved on campus. 50+ student organizations and sports clubs to choose from!
High Potential & CALC Program Open House
12:30-2:00 p.m. | STEM Center
The High Potential and CALC Programs invite all First Year Science students to stop by the STEM Center to learn about our programs and services. Pizza and refreshments will be served and door prizes will be given out!
Transfer Student Open House at SIL
11-2:00 PM | SIL Office, 1st floor of Ferroggario Hall
Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) will be welcoming transfer students in our office. Students can grab some snacks, meet the team, and get information on ways to get involved at SMC.
Welcome BBQ hosted by APASA
5-8:00 PM | Ferroggiaro Hall
APASA's first social event of the school year! This event will be to welcome back our new and returning members. A social event for members to get to know each other and reunite after the summer break.
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.
BSU’s End of the Summer Pool Party
3-8:00 p.m. | Joseph Alioto Recreation Center (JARC)
We, the Black Student Union, will be throwing an involvement pool party to welcome new students and possibly recruit new executive team members.
Intercultural Center Open House & Feel Good Friday
12:30-2 p.m. | Intercultural Center (IC)
Join the IC for the first Feel Good Friday/Open House of the year as we welcome you to or welcome you back to SMC and introduce you to the IC, the staff, and the many programs and resources we have to offer. There will be fun activities and games, food, and course supplies for you to keep!
Alumni Assocaition Happy Hour & T-Shirt Swap
4-6:00 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn
Join the Alumni Association for a Happy Hour! We'll provide the virgin margaritas and chips and salsa, and fill you in on being a Gael for Life! Bring a t-shirt from any other university and we'll swap it for a Saint Mary's one!
First Year Olympics
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.
Walk to Farmer’s Market
TIME TBD | Departs from De La Salle Statue on Chapel Plaza
Sponsored by Residential Experience, meet at the De La Salle statue for a group walk to the Moraga Farmer’s Market. A great way to
Debate: Change My Mind!
11-2:00 p.m. | Library Quad
Join the Macken Debate & Speech team to discuss topics for you to #ChangeMyMind by debating with the team! Topics will include Current Events, Society, and Sports.
Military-Connected Student Welcome
12-2:00 p.m. | Hagerty Lounge in De La Salle Hall
Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) will be welcoming military-connected students for an opportunity to connect and build community at SMC. Students can get some food, make friends, and get information about ways to get involved on campus.
CAB Pop Up
12-2:00 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn (or a secret location on campus)
Find and join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) on a surprise pop-up event. What will it be? Will there be giveaways? Come find out!
Sunset Yoga
7- 8:30 p.m. | Chapel Lawn
Open to all on-campus residents, join RHA for an evening of yoga open to all levels. Please bring a yoga mat or towel to use.
Library Escape Room
8-11:00 p.m. | 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 with your residence hall floor 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.
New Student Overnight Camp Out
Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Sunday 4:00 p.m. | Chapel Plaza
A unforgettable bonding trip for all first year and transfer students to mark the beginning of your college experience at SMC. Register online by September 10th at bit.ly/nsoco2018. Cost: $10. Sponsored by the Mission and Ministry Center
Queer Thrift Shopping hosted by PRIDE
9:30 a.m. | Meet for departure at Bus Stop
PRIDE execs will be leading a trip to the Community Thrift Store (623 Valencia St, San Francisco). Those attending will meet in front of the IC and proceed to BART. BART tickets will be provided by PRIDE for those in attendance.
San Francisco Scavenger Hunt
9:00 a.m. |
All on-campus residents are welcome to spend the day in the city with RHA scavenging for points to win prizes.
Walk to the Farmer's Market
10:00 a.m. | Meet at DLS Statue
Sponsored by the Office of Residential Experience, join us for a group walk to the Moraga Farmer's market. Free reusable bags will be given to attendees for any fresh purchases!
First Gen Dialogue Social
5-6:30 p.m. | Hagerty Lounge in De La Salle Hall
Are you the first person in your family to go to college in the U.S.? Come join other students, staff, and faculty as we explore the meaning and significance of what it means to be first-gen at SMC. Student Involvement and Leadership (SIL) wants to start a conversation with the campus community about the ways first-gen students can get involved on campus to have an impact on the SMC community.
Wellness Fair
11:30-2:30 p.m. | Dante Quad
Come stop by our booth, play some games, eat some food, and join many departments in our Fall Wellness Fair!
Study Abroad Fair
12:30-2:30 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn
Come and learn about various study abroad programming. You will have the opportunity to talk to Center for International Programs staff, program representatives and study abroad alumni. It’s never too early to start planning!
CAB Pop-Up
12-2:00 p.m. | De La Salle Lawn (or a secret location on campus)
Find and join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) on a surprise pop-up event. What will it be? Will there be giveaways? Come find out!
Coaching Open House
3-5:00 p.m. | Brother Jerome West Patio
Join your Student Engagement & Academic Success Coaches and High Potential Coaches over ice cream for this casual open house.
Button Making
6:30-7:30 | Dante 117
Create your own personalized buttons for backpacks, clothing and more. All button-making materials and snacks are provided by the Anthropology Club!
APASA Bonfire
4:00 p.m. | Off-campus
Join the Asian Pacific American Student Association (APASA) at our first off-campus event of the year, our annual Bonfire! Get ready to share stories around the bonfire, watch the sunset, and gaze at the stars under the night sky. Contact: apasa.smc@gmail.com
San Francisco Giants Game
Enjoy a ticket to the game free of charge. Must be an on-campus resident. Select number of tickets to be distributed through a google form found on RHA Social Media: Smc_Rha.
CAB Pop-Up
12-2:00 PM | De La Salle Lawn (or a secret location on campus)
Find and join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) on a surprise pop-up event. What will it be? Will there be giveaways? Come find out!
Casino Night hosted by CAB
4-8:00 p.m. | Dryden Hall or Faculty/Staff Dining Room
During Parent and Family Weekend, the Campus Activities Board (CAB) will be hosting a casino night with fun games, alcohol, mocktails, and finger foods for students to enjoy a fun night with their family.
Theatre Open House
A full day of free hands-on acting workshops with guest teaching artists, on fun topics like Stage Combat, Improv, Theatre for Social Justice, and more. Students of all levels are invited to participate, and observers are welcome as well. CLICK HERE for a full schedule!