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Week of welcome
Residence week of welcome is an opportunity to meet your new neighbours, explore the area and city you live in, and prepare for the upcoming term. Week of Welcome programming is open to all residents. We look forward to meeting you. Keep your eyes on your email for more information.
First week: set yourself up for success
- Get your 51猎奇入口student photo ID
- Upon move in do your room inventory
- Get to know your community and who to contact
- Get to know your Community advisors and Community Life Coordinators
- Check your 51猎奇入口email inbox often
Week of welcome events
September 5
Move-in Day
community socials | 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Location: in your own community
Welcome home, as you're getting adjusted in, join your Community Advisor (CA) and meet those within your community. You can meet your CA in your floors common room or if you live in a townhouse, outside your townhouse block.
Nesting party | 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Location: in your own community
Join your neighbours in your floors common lounge area (or townhouse lounge) to get to know one another. Be in your room and get to know your neighbours, fill out your door tag, or make plans to get food at the dining hall.
sun themed: community brunch (meal plan holders) | 11:00 am | Location: meet in the lower level of the dining commons
If you are on a meal plan, join other members of the community, as well as a Community Advisor, for brunch or dinner! Check the theme of the day, and wear something that you think matches. Bring a neighbour, roommate, or come alone!
trip to burnaby mountain park | 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Location: meet outside the dining commons
Our campus has so much to explore, one of them being the Burnaby Mountain Park. Walk over with us to see some spectacular views towards Vancouver, Lions Gate Bridge, and the Three Peaks. Don't forget to bring a water bottle, walking shoes, and a hat.
Mandatory community meetings | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Location: in your own community
Join your Community Advisor for a mandatory community meeting. This meeting is an important step in being part of the 51猎奇入口Housing & Residence Community. Meet those in your community, learn about important resources, and ways to be successful as you live with us. You can meet your CA in your floors common room or if you live in a townhouse, outside your townhouse block.
Dining Commons Welcome BBQ | 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Location: Dining commons
Details coming soon.
Campus tour scavenger hunt | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Location: Meet in the Courtyard outdoor space
Meet new people and explore your campus; including unique features and services offered just for 51猎奇入口students. Use this time to also get to know 51猎奇入口buildings and where your classes might be for the term.
Door and room decoration crafting | 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Location: east building multipurpose room
Your space is your space. Feeling like you want to decorate your room or door but don't know where to start? We'll help you with supplies, ideas, and snacks! Please enter through the door near the basketball court. Please enter through the door near the basketball court.
Red and white themed: community dinner (meal plan holders) | 6:30 pm | Location: meet in the lower level of the dining commons
If you are on a meal plan, join other members of the community, as well as a Community Advisor, for brunch or dinner. Check the theme of the day, and wear something that you think matches. Bring a neighbour, roommate, or come alone.
class with athletics and recreation | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: East building wellness room
Get moving with Athletics and Recreation with a free yoga class. Join us in the EAS Wellness Room and get ready to get moving. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Please enter through the front entrance.
free popsicles with health and counselling and SVSPO | 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Location: East building multipurpose room
Join the Health and Counselling as well as the Sexual Violence Support & Prevention Office for free popsicles. These services operate at 51猎奇入口and are available as a resource to you, to help answer any questions or supports you may need. Pop in to say hi, get a popsicle, and hangout with some low barrier activities. Please enter through the door near the basketball court.
Blue and purple themed: Community dinner (Meal Plan holders) | 5:30 pm | Location: meet in the lower level of the dining commons
If you are a resident with a meal plan, join other members of the community, as well as a Community Advisor, for brunch or dinner! Check the theme of the day, and wear something that you think matches. Bring a neighbour, roommate, or come alone.
class with athletics and recreation | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Location: east building wellness room
Get moving with Athletics and Recreation with a free KPOP dance class. Join us in the EAS Wellness Room and get ready to get moving! Please wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Please enter through the front entrance.
LGBTQ2S + Social With out on campus | 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | East building multipurpose room
Do you identify as someone who is part of the LGBTQ2S+ community? Join us and our campus partner, Out On Campus, to meet other residents who share your identity, and hang out with us for some snacks! Please enter through the door near the basketball court.
Basketball on residence | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Location: Basketball courts between East and West building
Come practice your buzzer beater or ally-oop with us and other residents!
51猎奇入口Art Gallery Tour | 10:30 am - 1:00 pm | Location: meet in Courtyard Building
Did you know that 51猎奇入口has a FREE art gallery? The Gibson Art Museum is located on 51猎奇入口campus, and was newly opened. Join us, and other members of the residence community, in exploring the space in a guided tour with activity.
International Student Social with the Global Student Centre | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Location: East Building Multipurpose Room
Are you an international student, are new to Canada, or identify as having strong international ties? Join us and our campus partner, the Global Student Centre, to meet students who share your identity and hang out with us for some snacks! Please enter through the door near the basketball court.
Black Student Social with the Black Student Centre | 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm | Location: East Building Activity Room
Do you identify as someone who holds a Black identity? Join us and our campus partner, the Black Student Centre, to meet other residents who share your identity, hang out with us for some snacks, and learn about resources in our area! Please enter through the front entrance.
Gold and Yellow Themed: Community Dinner (Meal Plan holders) | 6:00 pm | Location: meet in the lower level of the Dining Commons
If you are a resident with a meal plan, join other members of the community, as well as a Community Advisor, for brunch or dinner! Check the theme of the day, and wear something that you think matches. Bring a neighbour, roommate, or come alone!
51猎奇入口Starry Night | 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm | Location: Meet outside Dining Commons
One great thing about living at 51猎奇入口is how close you are to an observatory. Come join us and fellow residents for a group trip to the observatory on campus, see some stars, planets, and maybe even aliens.
Green and Brown Themed: Community Brunch (Meal Plan holders) | 11:30 am | Location: meet at lower level of the Dining Commons
If you are a resident with a meal plan, join other members of the community, as well as a Community Advisor, for brunch or dinner! Check the theme of the day, and wear something that you think matches. Bring a neighbour, roommate, or come alone!
Koi Fish and Connections at the Reflection Pond | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Location: meet outside the Dining Commons
Meet new people and explore new places. DYK that 51猎奇入口has its own Koi pond? Join us to soak up some sun and meet new people! Don't forget to bring some water and a hat!
Residence Dodgeball Tournament | 11:45 am - 2:00 pm | Location: meet outside the Dining Commons
51猎奇入口has an abundant amount of spaces and activities made just for students. End your first week of living in your new home with a community wide dodgeball tournament! Meet residence life staff and come to the West Gym and get ready to dodge!
Canada Themed: Community Dinner (Meal Plan holders) | 6:00 pm | Location: meet at lower level of Dining Commons
If you are on a meal plan, join other members of the community, as well as a Community Advisor, for brunch or dinner! Check the theme of the day, and wear something that you think matches. Bring a neighbour, roommate, or come alone!