Maize and Blue Days
Sun, Aug 25, 2024
12:05 AM – 11:05 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Students will have fun playing various games for a chance to win prizes, enjoy free snacks and networking in celebration of Homecoming week!
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
As part of Homecoming Week, help bring back a fun UM-Flint tradition - a campus-wide Tug-of-War match up!
Drop-in or register a team -- FREE ice cream from Happy Camper!
Started by the freshmen-sophomore classes in the 1960s, tug-of-war used to take place over Gilkey Creek, located adjacent to the Mott Memorial Building, the original location of UM-Flint. Holding the match up over the creek added drama to the event, as the losing team fell into the water. In addition to avoiding the mud and water, the winning team received a trophy that consisted of a hand-painted jug with the U-M logo on it.
This is a great way to bring students, faculty & staff together and have fun! **Team registration opens August 15.**
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Drop in anytime between 12-5pm at the Esports Lab in Riverfront to play a variety of games. Titles include: Rocket League, Valorant, Fortnight, Overwatch 2, League of Legends, and more. You can also play Super Smash Bros on the Switch!
Staff will be on hand to help show you around the lab, and tell you how you can get involved in esports.
*Bring your MCard* you will need to swipe your card at the front doors of Riverfront to get into the building.
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Students will have fun playing various games for a chance to win prizes, enjoy free snacks and networking in celebration of Homecoming week!
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Students will have fun playing Bingo to win prizes, meet new friends and enjoy free snacks during lunch time in the Student Loft.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Come meet Alpha Sigma Phi, Kappa Sig, and Theta Chi and learn what it means to be in a fraternity! Stick around for some games and barbeque afterwords!
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as Kappa Sigma, Theta Chi, and Alpha Sigma Phi join forces to bring you the ultimate Color Powder War!
This epic event promises more than just a splash of color. Enjoy live music that will keep the energy high, get creative with a vibrant chalk competition, and challenge your friends to a variety of yard games. Whether you're there to show off your artistic skills or just to have fun, this is an event you won't want to miss!
Come dressed in white and leave covered in color. See you there!
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Students will identify stress relievers and set goals to achieve during the school year and create a wreath they can take home to keep them on track.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join us for a night of fun and karaoke!
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet fellow students from various organizations, connect with valuable campus resources, and simply have a blast! This event promises to be a fantastic way to expand your network, explore different interests, and enjoy some fun-filled activities. Don't miss out on this chance to connect, learn, and make lasting memories.
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Students will identify stress relievers and set goals to achieve during the school year and create a wreath they can take home to keep them on track.
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
Join us on the first day of academic classes for Yoga on the Lawn. Meet us on the Rec Center Lawn and unwind in the outdoors. (the Rec Center lawn is on the north side of the building, closest to the river)
Yoga mats will be provided, along with details on all of our FREE drop-in group fitness classes for the fall semester. **Rain location: rec center**
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cap off the first day of classes at R'extravaganza!
Join us at the Rec Center for a ROCK WALL, yard games & mobile gaming truck outside + drop-in sports, group fitness classes & FREE t-shirts inside*! You can also learn about all the different recreation opportunities on campus, including: club sports, esports, intramural sports, group fitness classes
*limit first 200 students for t-shirts
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Go find your classrooms so you know where to go on your first day of class!
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join us for the CGS Block Party! Pizza, games, and music will set the scene for you to make new friends and reconnect with old to kickoff the school year!
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come out and participate in a variety of games and activities as you get to know the different Greek organizations on campus!
11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wolverine Welcome is your next step following Orientation. Connect with your new classmates, enjoy some free food, and explore the campus as a part of this program!
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Come enjoy a meal with the UM-Flint community!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Students, families, and supporters join us at the annual New Student Convocation! This is a celebration of the beginning of the academic experience for our students.
Mon, Sep 16, 2024 1:00 PM
Start by getting a map from the CAB table at the Chancelor’s BBQ, Student Loft, or Ask Me stations! Take a Selfie at each location! Turn in your selfies at the first CAB meeting for a prize! The first CAB meeting will be Monday 9/16 5:30-6:30 in the Loft!
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9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Welcoming students to their dorms for another enriching semester at UM-Flint!
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Gather together with ALL residential students for an evening of activities, food, and prizes. Meet the HRL staff and hear pertinent information on how to have a successful year in your new home.