Campus is gearing up for the annual Move-in Day, kicking off the new school year Aug. 16 beginning at 1 p.m.Staff members at Delta State University are already gearing up for the start of the new school year, scheduled to kick off Aug. 16 at the annual Move-in Day.
Approximately 1,000 students living on campus this fall will have the opportunity to enjoy the housing options at Delta State.
“The beginning of the fall semester is right around the corner, and it’s time once again to welcome our students back to campus,” said Jeanna Wilkes, director of Student Life. “At our annual residence hall Move-In Day we receive many positive comments from parents and students about how helpful and friendly everyone is, and we want to roll out the green carpet again this year.”
Along with staff, Delta State’s Student Government Association, orientation leaders, student organizations, local churches, student-athletes, faculty and students will be on hand to assist with greeting and unloading at the residence halls.
“We will have a welcome tent in front of the dining hall serving water, sodas, ice cream, pizza and sno-cones, and providing directions,” added Wilkes. “Several campus offices will be open to make it convenient for students and parents to finalize plans.”
A number of campus offices will be open for service and support, including Admissions, Barnes and Noble Bookstore, Financial Aid, Career Services, Housing and Residence Life, Registrars’ Office, Student Business Services and University Police.
Delta State’s large motorized carts will be offering shuttle services, and volunteers will be stationed at campus entrances to assist parents and students in locating places around campus.
Those interested in volunteering for Move-In Day are asked to contact Wilkes at jdwilkes@deltastate.edu. Assistance is needed in the following areas:
* Volunteer at welcome tent in front of dining hall (two-hour slots): 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
—- Serve drinks, ice cream, or greet
—- Direct traffic and help guests locate buildings around campus
* Volunteer at a residence hall (two-hour slots): 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
—- serve as a greeter to welcome students and parents
—- help unload student belongings into residence halls
*Volunteer at campus entrances (two-hour slots): 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. Feel free to bring a lounge chair or umbrella with you.
—- Kent Wyatt Hall and Walter-Sillers Coliseum entrance at stoplight
—- Sunflower Road entrance at quadrangle/flag plaza
—- 5th Avenue entrance between Broom Hall and Capps Archives building
—- Maple Street entrance to Court of Governors and Blansett Hall
* Drive a ‘People Mover’ cart (two-hour slots): 1-3 p.m. or 3-5 p.m.
—- shuttle guests throughout campus as needed
Volunteers are asked to wear a green shirt for identity purposes. Nametags will also be provided to all volunteers.
“We need everyone’s help to make this day a success,” said Wilkes. “Thanks in advance for your assistance.”
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