The start of the Fall 2022 semester is almost here, and JSU Student Affairs has planned a fun week packed with free events for all students to celebrate being back on campus. Whether you’re a new member of the Friendliest Campus in the South or a returning Gamecock, J Week is an excellent opportunity to meet new friends, join new organizations and make memories that will last forever.
Tierra Thatch, SGA Vice President of Student Activities, wants to encourage students, especially freshmen, to attend the J Week events. During her freshman year, she said she chose to make the most out of her college experience by going outside and meeting new people.
“Being able to get out and network with upperclassmen, your freshmen class, administration, and just building those bonds and those connections will take you far while at college,” Thatch said.
Thatch is most excited for Spirit on Mountain Street, a community-wide event that includes delicious food from local restaurants and a free concert from a rising country artist. The event is a student favorite, according to Thatch, and is also a fun way to give back to the community, as all the proceeds benefit the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center.
If you’re still on the fence about attending a J Week event, Thatch said there is one important perk - free food! “You might as well grab a plate, take it back to your dorm, and eat it with some friends,” she said.
Check out the following J Week events schedule to find opportunities to get involved or try something new this semester.
J-WEEK CALENDAR:
Wednesday, August 17
- Housing Move-In Begins
- Panhellenic Sorority Recruitment Begins
- Bookstore BASH, 12-4 p.m., TMB Bookstore
- Interfraternity Council Recruitment Begins
- Meet the SGA, 4-6 p.m., UREC
- Dive-In Movie Night, 7 p.m., UREC Indoor Pool
- Get on Board Day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Leone Cole Auditorium
- Freshman Convocation, 6-7:30 p.m., JSU Stadium
- Cocky Cookout, 7:30-9:30 p.m., President’s House
- First Day of Class
- Rec Fest, 4-7 p.m., UREC
- Diversity Quad Party, 12-4 p.m., Quad
- Spirit on Mountain Street, 4-10 p.m., Mountain St./Stadium Parking Lot
- SGA Splash Bash, 5-7 p.m., UREC Outdoor Pool
Unless otherwise noted, J Week events are free and open to all students.
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