Welcome Week at a Glance
There is a great variety and diversity of activities that combine to make Welcome Week! Among them are a few major events, some old-standing traditions, and some exciting new opportunities that are ones you just can't afford to miss!
The Welcome Week Mission Statement
As a way to welcome Ohio State's new and returning students to campus in Autumn Quarter, The Ohio Union, in collaboration with a team of representatives from various campus departments, student populations and organizations, and community interests, presents Welcome Week 2008 from Sunday, September 21 to Sunday, September 28.
The mission of the Welcome Week Steering Committee is to provide programming and information that will assist students as they make The Ohio State University their home and to foster a sense of obligation throughout the entire University Community to take part in a unified effort to welcome new and returning students.
Although this committee is not responsible for the planning of every activity during Welcome Week 2008, it does support the endeavors of other departments and organizations as they welcome students. As a committee, we have identified the following eight "pillars" of campus life at Ohio State as a way to guide the creation of programs and events. Welcome Week programming should represent a balance among:
- Academics
- Athletics
- Campus Resources
- Diversity
- Ohio State Traditions & Buckeye Pride
- Social Opportunity
- Student Involvement & Service
- Wellness & Recreation
Welcome Week Steering Committee
The Welcome Week Steering Committee is made up of representatives from more than fifty campus departments, student organizations, and areas of the student population at Ohio State. The group meets to discuss the development of the Welcome Week events and to ensure the Welcome Week program adheres to its mission statement, which is reviewed annually.
The 2008 Steering Committee chairpeople are:
Ashley Rutledge
Graduate Student Chair
Matt Couch
Staff Chair
