Welcome Week

Join us for an opening week of fun activities and events. This year, LVC will celebrate Welcome Week from August 27–September 2.

See the schedule of events below.

Welcome Week 2023 Schedule

1 p.m. | Worship Service | Miller Chapel

2 p.m. | Faith Fair | Social Quad (inclement weather location, Chapel Lobby)

7 p.m. | Welcome Back Social | Mund Patio
Social will feature live music by The Royals, along with Philly Pretzels and Rita’s Italian Ice.

4 p.m. | Commuter Social | Backstage Café (36 E. Main St., Annville)
Stop in, enjoy a free milkshake, and socialize.

7 p.m. | Night of Service | Lobby, Frederic K. Miller Chapel

11 a.m. | International Student Flag Raising Ceremony | Sheridan Avenue
Join us during Common Hour as we welcome the arrival of our international students with this campus tradition. All are welcome!

5 p.m. | Yoga | Shroyer Lawn (rain location: The Underground)

Resident Assistant Meetings & Socials
Check floor bulletin boards for times.

7 p.m. | Class Socials | Various locations
Sponsored by LVC Student Government

  • Seniors: Corvette Bar & Grille | Apps
  • Juniors: Yuhas Commons | Bread Sticks Bar
  • Sophomores: Volleyball Court | Root beer, orange cream, & salted caramel floats
  • First-Years: Mund Patio | Walking tacos

7 p.m. | Boot Camp Cardio Fall Fitness Class | Arnold Sports Center
Happening each Wednesday at 7 p.m.!

5:30–7 p.m. | Service Opportunity: Special Olympics Walk/Run | Arnold Sports Center
*Must sign-up on Redbook

6–8 p.m. | Lawn Games & Music | Social Quad

7 p.m. | DiscipleMakers | Frederic K. Miller Chapel
Join us as we kick off the weekly large-group sessions for our DiscipleMakers, a student group that aims to help people grow in their relationship with God. All are welcome!

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Dutchmen Pantry & Career Closet Tours | Lobby, Frederic K. Miller Chapel
Tour and learn about our campus food pantry and Career Closet.

Noon–1:30 p.m. | Grad Students Social | Arnold Health Professions Pavilion Terrace
Enjoy apps and beverages while you mingle with fellow graduate students.

3 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Rutgers–Newark | Herbert Field

5 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Moravian University | Herbert Field

7 p.m. | Football vs. Franklin & Marshall College | Arnold Field

10:30 a.m.–4 p.m. | Free Bus Trip to Kipona Arts Festival | Harrisburg
*Must sign-up on Redbook
Join the City of Harrisburg for the 107th annual Kipona Festival on September 2-4, 2023. The 3-day event will feature a Multicultural Celebration, Native American Pow-Wow, fireworks, live music, Family Fun Zone, Art in the Park, tightrope walkers above the Susquehanna River, food trucks, beer/wine garden, and more. 

10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Service Opportunity | American Foundation for Children with AIDS Warehouse
*Must sign-up on Redbook

8 p.m. | Hypnotist Nadeen Manual | Lutz Hall
Brought back to campus by popular demand, student participants make this a one-of-a-kind experience for all!