Kennesaw State University held its annual Week of Welcome from Aug. 14 to Aug. 19 to inform new students about resources and activities offered on both campuses.
Aimed at first-year students, Week of Welcome allows participants to explore the campus and find out what the university has to offer. From movies at the pool to first-year convocation, there were plenty of things to do during the first week of classes.
To break the ice on Monday, Aug. 15, the Marietta campus held the Owl Games at the baseball stadium. From 7 to 11 p.m., students played laser tag, BubbleSoccer and video games provided by GameTruck Atlanta North, a mobile party service that brings the party to their customers. The GameTruck was equipped with PlayStation 4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Wii, along with an extensive collection of video games for groups to play inside the truck. Games that were available included Madden, FIFA, Injustice: Gods Among Us and Mortal Kombat X.
A laser tag arena was set up on the field with large screens to use for cover. Players dodged and shot at their opponents with modified paintball guns that featured a “kill” counter.
Continuing with the welcoming spirit, the Student Involvement Fair was Tuesday, Aug. 16 on The Green at the Kennesaw campus. Clubs and student organizations showed up in force to greet freshman and recruit new members, like Student Government Association and Student Media.
Along the same lines, Bazaar on the Bricks took place on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Marietta campus and Friday, Aug. 19 at the Kennesaw campus. Essentially a street vendor’s fair, students got acquainted with local businesses and on-campus amenities in canopy tents that lined the sidewalks.
With plenty of free goodies up for grabs, it is no wonder why this may be the most popular event during the Week of Welcome. Businesses like Kroger and Walmart gave out bags of snacks and other essentials for college students, and restaurants like Jimmy John’s and Wing Zone offered free plates of food for lunch.
