August 16, 2016
By Paul Joseph, Paragon News Director –
SWOSU fall semester classes start Monday and the university is planning “Come Unity Dawg Days” activities to welcome back students.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University Director of Activities Jordan Selman says Dawg Days is a great opportunity for new and returning students to meet and reconnect with friends.
Residence Life Move-In Day is Thursday. Residence hall students may begin checking into rooms at 9 a.m. Later Thursday night, Starting Block will be held at 6 p.m. in the Wellness Center followed by Project Blue from 7-9 p.m. featuring free food, carnival games and giveaways. New SWOSU students are encouraged to attend these events.
Activities continue Saturday, August 20, with a Mass Orientation session for incoming freshmen at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Center.
On Monday (August 22), students are invited to donate blood at a blood drive sponsored by the Oklahoma Blood Institute and SWOSU’s Collegiate Activities Board from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. On Monday night, all students are invited to the annual Bingo Night at 6 p.m. in the University Grill with free popcorn and prizes.
Residence Life hosts the Back-to-School Block Party Thursday (August 25) at 5 p.m. with free food, games, and live music on the South Lawn of Memorial Student Union. At 9 p.m., the party moves inside for a dance in the University Grill.
Students can go bowling for free from 3-9 p.m. on Friday (August 26) at Southwestern Lanes in Weatherford. SWOSU’s Dawg Days activities continue throughout the semester.
For a full schedule, please visit the SWOSU website.
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