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Welcome Week Events<\/h2>\n
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Join us for an opening week of fun activities and events.<\/p>\n

See the 2026 schedule of events below as a sample. 2027 Welcome Week events will be added in August 2027.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n

Welcome Week 2026 Schedule<\/h3>\n \n \n
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\n \n Sunday, Aug. 23<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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1 p.m. | Worship Service | Miller Chapel<\/strong><\/p>\n

2\u20133 p.m. | Faith Fair | Miller Chapel <\/strong>
\nJoin local churches and other organizations for a small faith fair.<\/p>\n

3 p.m. | Race to Break Stigma | Arnold Sports Center Lobby<\/strong>
\nJoin the Hidden Opponent (THO) in a scavenger hunt around campus. Grab a team of 4-6 people and come compete!<\/p>\n

7 p.m. | Welcome Back Social | Mund Patio (Rain Location: Leedy Theater)<\/strong>
\nFeaturing live music by SM6 and Kona Italian Ice Food truck.
\nSponsored by Student Gov\u2019t and Student Programming Board<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Monday, Aug. 24<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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11 a.m.\u201312 p.m. | Open House | Counseling Services Building, 209 E Main St, Rear Entrance<\/strong>
\nStop by the Counseling Services building. Meet the Counseling Services staff and check out the new building and learn more about upcoming events.<\/p>\n

2\u20134 p.m. | Bishop Library Open House | Bishop Library<\/strong>
\nCome for the snacks, stay for what’s new! Explore our renovated second floor, meet our new librarian, discover the Library of Things, and try out our new overhead scanner. We can’t wait to welcome you!<\/p>\n

2\u20135 p.m. | Step Into Service | Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) Suite<\/strong>
\nStop by the Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) Suite in Mund and connect with service director Brandy Leininger for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, Alternative Break service trips, and the food pantry. Write a card saying “hi” for our friends at a local retirement community in honor of Intergeneration Month!<\/p>\n

5\u20136 p.m. | Commuter Social | Hangry Bear Creamery, 1244 E Main St, Annville, PA 17003<\/strong>
\nMeet your fellow commuters and enjoy some yummy Ice Cream with your friends \u2013 it\u2019s FREE!<\/p>\n

7\u20138 p.m. | DiscipleMakers | Mund Patio<\/strong>
\nJoin us as we kick off the weekly large-group sessions for our DiscipleMakers, a student group that aims to help people grow in their relationship with God. Meet some new friends and enjoy S\u2019mores and lawn games. All are welcome!<\/p>\n

7 p.m. | Volleyball Scrimmage vs. ETown<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Tuesday, Aug. 25<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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11 a.m. | International Student Flag-raising Ceremony | Sheridan Avenue<\/strong>
\nJoin us as we welcome the arrival of our international students and raise the flag from their perspective countries with this campus tradition.<\/p>\n

11:30 a.m.\u20131 p.m. | Open House with Culture, Community, & Belonging and Affinity Clubs | Mund College Center<\/strong>
\nStop by and meet CCB staff members and leaders of some of our affinity clubs on campus.<\/p>\n

12\u20134 p.m. | Open House | Shroyer Health Services, 83 E. Sheridan Ave. <\/strong>
\nStop by the Shroyer Health Services center and meet the Health Services staff. You can also learn more about upcoming events and services offered.<\/p>\n

12\u20134 p.m. | Step Into Service | Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) Suite<\/strong>
\nStop by the Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) Suite in Mund and connect with service director Brandy Leininger for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, Alternative Break service trips, and the food pantry. Write a card saying “hi” for our friends at a local retirement community in honor of Intergeneration Month!<\/p>\n

RA Socials<\/strong> \u2013 Check floor bulletin boards and\/or emails for more information.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Wednesday, Aug. 26<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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9:30\u201311:30 a.m. | Step Into Service | Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) Suite<\/strong>
\nStop by the Culture, Community, and Belonging (CCB) Suite in Mund and connect with service director Brandy Leininger for an Open House to learn more about upcoming service opportunities, Alternative Break service trips, and the food pantry. Write a card saying “hi” for our friends at a local retirement community in honor of Intergeneration Month!<\/p>\n

11 a.m.\u201312 p.m. | Open House | Counseling Services Building, 209 E Main St, Rear Entrance<\/strong>
\nStop by the Counseling Services building. Meet the Counseling Services staff and learn more about upcoming events.<\/p>\n

4 p.m. | Women’s Soccer Scrimmage vs. Alvernia<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 p.m. | Football Scrimmage vs. Dickinson<\/strong><\/p>\n

6 p.m. | Underclass Socials | Arnold Field<\/strong>
\nCome out with your friends and cheer on the Dutchmen Football team. Play lawn games AND enjoy hot dogs, popcorn!
\nSponsored by LVC Student Government<\/em><\/p>\n

7 p.m. | Senior Class Social | Kreiderheim<\/strong>
\nHey Seniors! Come with your friends to socialize AND enjoy some Wine & Street Tacos. Cheers to the start of your senior year with a FREE Class of 2027 wine glass!
\nSponsored by LVC Student Government<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Thursday, Aug. 27<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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2\u20133 p.m. | Welcome Week at the Lebegern Learning Commons! | Lower Level of Mund<\/strong>
\nJoin us during Welcome Week to explore the Lebegern Learning Commons\u2014your one-stop hub for success at LVC! Meet the friendly faces from the Breen Center for Career and Professional Development, the Center for Accessibility Resources, and the Center for Academic Success and Exploration\u2014including the home of Global Education! Our colleagues from the Graduate and Professional Studies office are coming over to join in the fun & meet students as well!<\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd64 Grab a bite and something to sip
\n\ud83e\udd1d Connect with our teams (or say hi again!)<\/p>\n

Whether you’re new or returning, we can\u2019t wait to welcome you!<\/p>\n

7 p.m. | Intro to Zumba | Dance Studio <\/strong>
\nJoin the LVC Zumba club for a fun night of dancing (and get a little exercise to boot!)<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Friday, Aug. 28<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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5\u20137 p.m. | Suzanne H. Arnold Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Reception | Zimmerman Hall<\/strong>
\nCome down and see the photography exhibition Walker Evans in Cuba: The Ernest Hemingway Collection (available Aug. 28\u2013Oct. 11, 2026) Light refreshments will be served. Latin music by John Grisbacher and company.<\/p>\n

8 p.m. | SPB Disney Singo | Mund Dining Hall<\/strong>
\nListen to some of your favorite Disney tunes for your chance to win BINGO, cool prizes, and LVC swag! Bring your friends and join us for a fun-filled night!<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Saturday, Aug. 29<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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9 a.m.\u20138 p.m. | Bus trip to Camelbeach Water Park, Poconos, $15 Fee<\/strong>
\nMust sign-up on GivePulse & pay $15 to reserve your spot!<\/em>
\nEmbark on endless fun at Camelbeach, the Pocono Mountains\u2019 largest outdoor waterpark! Experience the excitement of thrilling rides, featuring the newest addition, Rival Racer \u2013 an 8-track water slide to determine the fastest slider among friends.<\/p>\n

4 p.m. | Men’s Soccer Scrimmage vs. Swarthmore<\/strong><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

\n \n Looking ahead…<\/span>\n\n \n \n \n \n<\/svg>\n <\/button>\n \n
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Student Engagement Fair<\/span><\/b>
\nWednesday, Sept. 2 | Social Quad | 4:30\u20136:30 p.m.\u202f<\/b>
\nMore than 65 LVC clubs and organizations will be represented and will showcase what they have to offer, along with local community partners and on-campus student employment opportunities. All students are encouraged to attend\u2014no sign-up is required! Come find out what LVC has to offer and get involved!<\/p>\n

Attention LVC Clubs & Organizations<\/span><\/i><\/b>
\nSign up NOW to reserve a table and have your club represented at the Student Engagement Fair. Don\u2019t miss out on this opportunity to recruit new members and showcase what your club has to offer. Please have only one member of your club sign up here to reserve a table<\/a> and 2 chairs for your organization.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":91,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-200","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"section_menu":184,"language":"en","alternate_language_urls":false,"header_button":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/200","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200"}],"version-history":[{"count":30,"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/200\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5536,"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/200\/revisions\/5536"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/91"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.lvc.edu\/admission-aid\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}