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Academic Day
College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources
CAFNR Academic Day
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: ABNR - Conservation Hall
CAFNR students will hear from CAFNR leadership about resources to support their success and how to get involved with their major. They will also receive their CAFNR padfolio and Buck's Ice Cream coupon. This is not a drop-by event; check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program begins at 10 a.m.
College of Arts and Science
Truman School/Economics Department New Student Open House
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: W111 Locust Street Building (Student Lounge)
Students interested in studying political science, public administration, or economics will have the opportunity to meet with faculty and fellow students and learn about opportunities in each field, including accelerated master’s programs and the possibility of double majoring. Light refreshments will be served.
Welcome to the School of Visual Studies
Time: 1-2:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Bingham Gallery, FAB-Art
Meet School of Visual Studies (SVS) faculty in Art, Art History, Digital Storytelling, Film Studies/FilmProduction, and Graphic Design. Meet SVS student representatives from Student Orgs and Clubs, receive SVS information and a free SVS T-shirt. Snacks provided!"
Donuts with the Deans
Time: 9:30-11 a.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Lowry Mall
Meet the College of Arts & Science Deans while enjoying a delicious donut. Plus make your own A&S button and even grab some swag!
Psychological Sciences Welcome
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 103 McAlester Hall
Mizzou Psychology is for You! Visit the Psychological Sciences welcome to meet with psychology instructors. Get advice from advisors on the psychology degrees and certificates. Explore opportunities to get hands on learning through psychology research. Get involved through student organizations in psychology.
Department of Communication Open House
Time: 10 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Switzler Hall lobby
Department of Statistics Open House
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Middlebush 133
Welcome to the Department of Statistics! Come meet faculty and fellow students before the fall semester begins.
Welcome Home to Architectural Studies - Pizza Party
Time: Noon-1:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Stanley Hall 2nd floor Studios
Pizza Party and orientation to department of architectural studies. Meet our student ambassadors and faculty, tour the studios in Stanley Hall.
What, exactly, is the Kinder Institute?
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Jesse Hall 410
Stop by the fourth floor of Jesse Hall (Room 410) to hear about all undergrad programs that the Kinder Institute has to offer, which include a BA in Constitutional Democracy, study abroad trips to South Africa and the UK, a summer academic internship program in DC, and much more. This will be an open house format, so students should feel free to come and go as their schedules allow.
Math Department Open House
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 306 Math Sciences Building
Come and meet Faculty from the Department of Mathematics.
Chemistry Department Open House
Time: 1-3 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 103 Schlundt Hall
Meet and greet with faculty and other students interested in chemistry.
School of Music Ensemble Auditions
Time: 8-9 a.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: TBA
Auditions for concert bands, choral ensembles, orchestra, jazz band, and opera.
World Languages Open House
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: A&S Building
Learn about world languages.
Black Studies Open House
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Third floor Gentry Hall
Black Studies Department will have faculty available to meet with prospective students from 12-2pm on the 3rd floor of Gentry Hall
Biological Sciences: Meet Your Advisor
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Various Rooms - Biology students should check their email for exact locations
New biology majors are invited to meet their academic advisor, learn about opportunities available to students majoring in biology as well as expectations for biology majors, and get to know other new biology students. These sessions will be group info sessions (not one-on-one advising appointments) divided up by assigned advisor. Each advisor will host their own session in a different room, and students will be notified by email to know who their advisor is and the location of their advisor's info session.
Peace Studies Open House
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Third Floor Gentry Hall
Opportunity for students to meet and greet with Peace Studies faculty.
TAM New Student Welcome Scavenger Hunt
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 117 Gwynn Hall
TAM New Student Scavenger Hunt will include activities to explore campus and TAM, meet professors & your advisor, and connect with TAM peers, with ice cream, of course!
Linguistics Program
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Tate Hall, 3rd floor common area
Join students and faculty from the Linguistics Program for an open house. You can learn more about our courses, research opportunities, the Language and Linguistics Club, and all things linguistic while enjoying some light refreshments. This is a drop-in event so you can swing by anytime between noon and 2 pm and stay for as long as you like.
Classes Offered in Women and Gender Studies
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 325 Strickland
We will review the classes offered by the Department of Women and Gender Studies, including classes that can count toward gen ed requirements.
Geology Open House
Time: 1-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Geological Sciences Building
All new and returning students are welcome to join the Dept. of Geological Sciences faculty and student organizations in front of (and in the lobby of) the Geology building for snacks, drinks, souvenirs, and two demonstrations. In the first half of the hour, faculty will lead students on a tour of our new Geologic Time mural. In the second half, have you ever wondered if you could turn a trashcan into an erupting volcano? Well – join us and find out!
Air Force ROTC Open House
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Crowder Hall - Front Lawn
For students who are seriously considering the Air or Space Force or simply want to learn more about the program. There will be games, snacks, and a chance to meet current cadets and staff.
Research Lab Tours
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Ellis Library
Learn about undergraduate research by visiting active research “labs!” Join a 30-minute tour at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. to visit spaces where research and creative scholarship takes place in the fields of chemistry, human physiology, creative arts, plant science, biology, environmental science, history, physics, anthropology and more! Tickets for tours will be available beginning 15 minutes before tour times in Ellis Library. Students can go on just one tour or check back in for a second tour. Tours will take place in buildings near central campus, seamlessly integrating with the Undergraduate Research Fair taking place 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Ellis Library. This is a great way to learn about the research that’s currently being done on campus and meet faculty, students, and staff.
International Studies Program
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 203 A&S Building
New and returning international studies students are invited to join Mizzou Study Abroad and the International Studies department. Meet fellow classmates, the International Studies director and academic adviser. Study abroad staff will also be present to help with any questions you might have regarding the study abroad requirement for your major. Stop by or stay a while. We can't wait to meet you!
History Open House
Time: Noon-1 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Locust Street Building- History Department First Floor
Join the History Department for lunch and learn more about opportunities within the department! You'll have the opportunity to meet and questions to some of your professors and well as meet others students!
Welcome to Sociology
Time: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: 315 Middlebush Hall
Come have pizza for lunch and chat with sociology students, staff, and professors. All are welcome.
College of Education and Human Development
CEHD New Connections Brunch
Time: 10-11:30 a.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: The Reflector - 201 Townsend Hall
Meet and mingle with faculty, staff, and fellow students in the College of Education & Human Development. Enjoy smoothies and brunch treats!
College of Engineering
New Undergrad Welcome Open House
Time: Noon-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Lafferre Hall
Lunch and meet and greet with deans, faculty, advising, career services, and library staff in main hallway, followed by department visits with lab tours.
College of Health Sciences
Welcome to Mizzou Health Sciences
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Clark Hall
This event is your first stop to meeting new friends, getting insider tips, and kicking off your college experience—plus, there’s free food, games, and a free T-shirt just for showing up! This come-and-go event is all about helping you settle in and feel at home in the College of Health Sciences. Check out our three themed rooms—Ask an Ambassador, Ask an Adult, and Ask an Academic—where you can get real talk from current students, ask life questions you didn’t even know you had, and chat with faculty about your major. Whether you’re here for the connections, the advice, or just the snacks, we can’t wait to welcome you!
Honors College
Honors College One Read Symposium
Time: 10:30 a.m.-noon
Date: Aug. 24
Location: Missouri Theatre
All incoming, first-year Honors College students are expected to read the selected book (A Children's Bible) over the summer and are required to attend the One Read Symposium during Welcome Week. Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
Donuts with the Dean
Time: 8:30-10 a.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Lowry Hall Grassy Knoll
Come meet Dean Rymph and the Honors College faculty and staff! Donuts and bagels provided.
Trulaske College of Business
TruWelcome
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Date: Aug. 22
Location: Cornell Hall
The Trulaske College of Business is proud to invite all our new students to TruWelcome on Friday, Aug. 22 in Cornell Hall. During this exciting day, you’ll have the chance to hear from our academic advisors, meet faculty and staff, meet current students, learn about some of our great programs in the college and enjoy free food!