Presenting – Convocation with a welcome from President Jesse Peters and keynote from nationally-known speaker Monti Washington! A product of a one night stand, abused in foster home after foster home, and raised sleeping in parks were just a few of the daunting obstacles in Monti’s journey From the Streets to the Stage. Be ready to be engaged, encouraged, and empowered by Monti who has obtained two college degrees, become a state basketball champion, award winning poet, McDonald’s All-American nominee, nationally recognized actor, and co-founder of Truality.org, a non-profit organization aimed at inspiring youth to be TRU The Real U.

Start the year off right with a dance party that features trendy music, friendship bracelet crafting, and a glow-in-the-dark tattoo station. Buckle up because our DJ is about to make this dance poppin’. For KWOU DJ music requests, use this link.

Join us at Main Street Park for booths featuring local businesses with tons of free giveaways for students, a live DJ, WOU swag and FREE food for the first 300 students who complete their punch card! This event is sponsored by WOU, Monmouth-Independence Chamber of Commerce, Monmouth Business Association, the city of Monmouth and other M-I Businesses. WolfRide will be available to take students to and from the park.

Bring your blankets, sleeping bags, and cars for our annual drive-in movie theater. The movie will be shown on a giant drive-in screen! Come grab some popcorn from our booths and place your “bets” on video horse-racing and win a bunch of WOU Swag bundles! Also during the event make your own tie blanket, cuddle up and enjoy the movie! Seating will also be provided. Sponsored by RHA & ASWOU

Hear from our keynote conversation on diversity, equity, inclusion, and implicit biases.

Let the games begin… Join the fun all night long in the WUC! With a ton of fun game rooms all happening at once, we will surely have something that will make you want to go all in. There will also be a photo booth, caricature, tons of prizes, and all the snacks you could want!

This is a great opportunity to meet with on campus, and local employers seeking: part-time workers, volunteer help, and work study students. Find out how to gain some experience, and put some cash in the bank. We encourage you to complete your resume and bring it along. If you need assistance with your resume, or want to know what to expect from general interviews, feel free to visit CPP, WUC119 and talk with one of our trained staff. Interviews are by invitation, or drop in. If you drop in you can schedule a time, or wait for an opening.

The C-Word: Consent is an interactive, educational program that uses a combination of audience interaction, improv exercises, and thoroughly researched information to break down walls and have a frank, difficult, but needed conversation about sex and consent. This program covers a wide range of topics that include effective boundary setting, online behavior, bystander intervention, and survivor resources. Content warning: This training discusses sensitive topics and content on sexual assault and interpersonal violence, which may be difficult; students are encouraged to prepare themselves emotionally beforehand or take a brief period of time away from the program if needed to attend to their own well-being. Students may contact an Abby’s House Confidential Advocate at confidentialadvocate@wou.edu if they wish an exemption or seek an alternative option if they are unable to complete the training. If you need to speak to a WOU confidential support service, please contact Abby’s House (503-838-8219) or the Student Health & Counseling Center (503-838-8313).

Join your peers for this early morning tradition! Watch the sun rise on your WOU experience and reflect on everything you want to accomplish. President Jesse Peters and ASWOU president Brenda Rocio Martinez will be speaking. Enjoy pancakes courtesy of the Vice President of Student Affairs. The traditional signing of the PACK Welcome Week will take place immediately after. You wouldn’t want to miss out on these WOU Traditions!

Leave your “paw print” – come sign your name on the sidewalk with your fellow wolves! Leave your legacy!

Students will have the opportunity to chose form a list of panels to attend. Professors will cover information from their specific department and will open up a Q&A discussion with students. Some of the sessions aren’t repeated so much sure to view what options you have for the morning and afternoon session.

Take a ride to the Independence Cinema and enjoy a late night movie with just your peers! Indy Cinema partners with campus constantly to bring entertainment to the area. Bring your WOU ID and $5 cash to get in! Ticket sales end at Midnight. Wolfride will drive you over! Meet in H-lot outside of Ackerman Hall.

The Variety Show! This is a traditional event during PACK Welcome Week that is filled with performances from fellow WOU students. Come enjoy the array of talents and cheer on your friends!