‘Welcome to TU’ ready to help campus come alive
A weekend full of events, programs will take place before the start of the term
By Kyle Hobstetter on August, 24, 2022
TU is ready to welcome students back in style.
From August 24-28 all throughout campus, “Welcome to TU” is an annual series of events and programs for students. Students have many opportunities to meet new people while preparing for the fall term.
A partnership between Student Activities and New Student and Family Programs (NSFP), “Welcome to TU” allows students to interact with different departments and organizations on campus.
“We are so excited to get this weekend started and help introduce new students to our beautiful campus,” says Erin McNeil ’23, a student director in NSFP who is helping to coordinate “Welcome to TU.”
“What I am most looking forward to for ‘Welcome To TU’ is our signature events, which to me are memorable sessions that help students think about who they want to be and what they want to experience throughout their undergraduate career. It was such a memorable experience for me as a freshman and I hope that our incoming students this year feel the same.”
With so many events planned for the weekend, here are a few highlights:
Thursday Night at Unitas Stadium
August 25 | 7 p.m. | SECU Arena and Johnny Unitas Stadium
TU welcomes its newest Tigers with New Student Convocation, as SECU Arena will host the official welcome for first-year students at 7 p.m.
Everyone head to Unitas Stadium at 8 p.m. for a TU class photo and the annual Roar Rally, which provides a chance to meet TU Athletics’ coaches and student-athletes while participating in fun activities around the stadium.
TU Takeover on Friday
August 26 | 7 p.m. | Various locations around campus
Student Activities is taking over campus with 11 fun and exciting activities. Some highlights include axe throwing on Burdick Field, a Spoken Word Open Mic at the Speakers Circle, an Escape Room on the CLA Lawn and various snack stations.
Towson Fan Fest
August 27 | 6 p.m. | Unitas Stadium
Come meet the 2022 Towson Tigers football team at Fan Fest. The Tigers will host a special scrimmage showcase as they prepare for their home opener against Morgan State on Sept. 10. Fans can enjoy concessions and players will sign autographs.
Student Organization Festival
August 27 | 7 p.m. | University Union
Get started early in learning about some of the student organizations offered. Head over to the University Union’s second and third floors, where there will be an opportunity to meet with dozens of unique student organizations.
Extreme Juggler Ivan Pecel
August 27 | 9 p.m. | University Union Ballrooms
Leave every notion of what you thought a juggler was at the door. Based in Los Angeles, Ivan Pecel combines juggling, comedy, acrobatics and more with every show. Pecel has appeared on Comedy Central, America’s Got Talent and the “Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Set It Off
August 28 | 7 p.m. | Tiger Plaza
Sponsored by the Center for Student Diversity and Student Success Programs, Set It Off is a celebration that kicks off the academic year with food, games, music and giveaways. New and returning students are invited to (re)connect and engage with student organizations and partners from across campus.
For a complete "Welcome to TU.” schedule and a list of over 200 other events taking place during the first month of the fall term, download the TU Events App to your smart device and check out the “Welcome to TU” guide.