Winter Welcome Week

Winter Welcome Week is for all residents!

Friday, January 9

  • 6 p.m. - Women's Hockey vs. Minnesota (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.

Saturday, January 10

  • 6:07 p.m. – Men's Hockey vs. St. Thomas (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)
    • Free student tickets while supplies last; once all tickets are out, students can purchase a $5 reserved seat with MavCARD.

Sunday, January 11

  • 7-9 p.m. - Residence Hall Opening Community Meetings (Res Hall Floors). Check the bulletin board on your floor for your specific meeting time.

Monday, January 12

  • 1-4 p.m. - Welcome Back Hot Cocoa (Res Hall Lobbies)

Wednesday, January 14

  • 10:30-12:30 p.m. - Decorate your own donut (Preska Lobby)
  • 6-8 p.m. - Meet the Greeks (CSU North Ballroom)
    • Come meet our 6 fraternities and 4 sororities for our first event of the semester. It's never too late to join! Register for event.
  • 8-9 p.m. - WOW: Winter Win-it Bingo (Res Hall Lobbies)

Thursday, January 15

  • 10:30 - 1:30 p.m. - Snowshoe Demo (CSU Mav Ave)
    • Stop by our table on Mav Ave to learn about winter equipment rentals with Maverick Adventures. Try on a pair of snowshoes and take a stroll outside, if the snow allows. MSU students receive one FREE snowshoe rental each academic year.
  • 11-1 p.m. - Winter Welcome at the Career Development Center
    • QuickStop takeover, upcoming career events, employers coming to campus, and career resources.
  • 7-9 p.m. - Stomper's Cinema: Top Gun Maverick & Trivia Competition (Ostrander Auditorium)
    • Wear Maverick Gear.
  • 7-9 p.m. - Glow with Consent Party (CSU Ballroom)
    • Black light glow party with stations, activities, music, & lots of opportunities to explore consent.

Friday, January 16

  • All Day - Men's & Women's Track and Field (Myers Field House)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.
  • 5:30 p.m. - Men's Basketball vs. Minnesota Duluth (Taylor Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.
  • 6 p.m. - Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.
  • 7:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball vs. Minnesota Duluth (Taylor Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.

Saturday, January 17

  • 2 p.m. - Women's Hockey vs. Ohio State (Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.
  • 3:30 p.m. - Men's Basketball vs. Bemidji State (Taylor Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.
  • 5:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball vs. Bemidji State (Taylor Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.

Sunday, January 18

  • 7 p.m. - Wrestling vs. Minot State (Taylor Center)
    • Free for all students with MavCARD.

Monday, January 19

  • 10-1 p.m. -MLK Jr. Day of Service (Preska 126) 

Tuesday, January 20

  • 5-9 p.m. - Winter Festival Ice Skating (PA Lawn)
  • 7-8:30 p.m. - Grocery Bingo (Ostrander Auditorium)
    • Join RHA for annual Grocery Bingo. Win a variety of food-based gift baskets and gift cards to stock up for the semester.

Wednesday, January 21

  • 11-2 p.m. - Smoothie Bikes at the Dining Center
  • 3:30-5 p.m. - Crafternoons: Vision Boards (Women's Center)
  • 5-9 p.m. - Winter Festival Ice Skating (PA Lawn)
  • 7-9 p.m. - WOW: Patches & Pencil Pouches + RSO Fair (Res Hall Lobbies).
    • Preska RSO Fair will run simultaneously 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, January 22

  • 4:30-6 p.m. - Sunset Snowshoe Hike (Otto Rec Center)
    • Join Maverick Adventures on a sunset hike around the fitness trail. Snowshoes will be provided for this guided hike. Limited space available. Reserve a spot beginning January 5.
  • 5-8 p.m. - Live Reindeer (PA Lawn)
  • 5-9 p.m. - Winter Festival Ice Skating (PA Lawn)
  • 7:30-10:30 p.m. - Welcome Back Bash (Maverick Bullpen)
    • Join Fraternity & Sorority Life, the International Student Association, and the A Board for a Welcome Back Bash. Find out more about each group and enjoy free bowling, billiards, & snacks.

Friday, January 23

  • 5-9 p.m. - Winter Festival Ice Skating (PA Lawn)