Week of Welcome

Information and Directional Help Tabling | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | ISUB Plaza, Admin Courtyard, Academic Mall

• These friendly folks can help guide you to your stops on campus for class, connections and more.

First Day of School Photos | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | ISUB Rotunda

• Commemorate the first day of school with the traditional photo!
• Hosted by the Department of Student Involvement

Apex Legends, EA FC and Splatoon 3 Tryouts | 5-7 p.m. | Vandal Esports Lab (Basement Pitman Center)

• Join the Vandal Esports Teams! Show off your skills in Apex, EA FC and Splatoon as we seek talented players for our Varsity and JV teams to compete against other colleges. Tryouts will be followed by a few weeks of pre-season practices, leading into an exciting regular season and playoffs. Game times throughout the semester will match the tryout schedule, providing consistency and convenience for our players. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Vandal Esports legacy!

• Hosted by Vandal Esports 

Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall

• If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program

Information and Directional Help Tabling | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | ISUB Plaza, Admin Courtyard, Academic Mall

• These friendly folks can help guide you to your stops on campus for class, connections and more.

Donuts with the Dean | 8:30-10 a.m. | ISUB Plaza/Rotunda

• Grab a donut and meet with your Dean of Students Dr. Blaine Eckles.
• Hosted by Dean of Students

Valorant and NBA2k Tryouts | 5-7 p.m. | Vandal Esports Lab (Basement Pitman Center)

• Join the Vandal Esports Teams! Show off your skills in Valorant and NBA2k as we seek talented players for our Varsity and JV teams to compete against other colleges. Tryouts will be followed by a few weeks of pre-season practices, leading into an exciting regular season and playoffs. Game times throughout the semester will match the tryout schedule, providing consistency and convenience for our players. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Vandal Esports legacy!

• Hosted by Vandal Esports

Smoothie Demo | 5:30-7 p.m. | Student Rec Center Atrium

• Grab a smoothie sample and learn about all the fun and engaging health and wellbeing events and programs happening on campus this semester! Chat with Vandal Health Education peer educators to learn more about ways to get involved, campus resources and more.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education

Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall

• If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program

Israel Mandrake, Mentalist | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | International Ballroom

• As the acclaimed “Madman of Mind Magick,” Israel Mandrake mixes psychological illusions, mind melting Magick tricks, mentalism and optimistic sarcasm to delight and confound guests along a thrilling psychological ride. With over 25 years’ experience and training in mentalism, hypnosis and the eclectic powers of the human mind, Mandrake has delivered countless award-winning performances, while headlining in Las Vegas, at corporate and political events and in dozens of casinos and dinner theatres nationwide. He has performed exclusively for skybox shows and in the Mini Mansions of the WynnCasino Corporation.

• Hosted by Vandal Entertainment

Therapy Dogs and Health Hut | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | ISUB Plaza

• Stop by for therapy dogs, Otter Pops and learn about what Vandal Health Education has planned for the semester. Come relax, unwind and de-stress with therapy dogs from Palouse Paws. Drop in as your schedule allows.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education

College of Science Ice Cream Social | 2-4 p.m. | 7th Street outside of the Mines Building

International Peers' Photo Scavenger Hunt | 3-5 p.m. | International Programs Office

• Compete with your fellow International Peer Mentors and First-Year Students in a Photo Scavenger Hunt across the U of I campus and Moscow community for some big prizes from 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Attendees will meet at exactly 3 p.m. at the IPO for instructions.

• Hosted by International Programs Office

Vandal Healing Garden and Memorial Dedication Ceremony | 4:30 p.m. | McClain Field

Rocket League, Omega Strikers and NHL24 Tryouts | 5-7 p.m. | Vandal Esports Lab (Basement Pitman Center)

• Join the Vandal Esports Teams! Show off your skills in Rocket League, Omega Strikers and NHL24 as we seek talented players for our Varsity and JV teams to compete against other colleges. Tryouts will be followed by a few weeks of pre-season practices, leading into an exciting regular season and playoffs. Game times throughout the semester will match the tryout schedule, providing consistency and convenience for our players. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Vandal Esports legacy!
• Hosted by Vandal Esports

Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall

• If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program

Sound Bath with Nara Woodland | 6:30 p.m. | Shattuck Amphitheatre

• Come out to a relaxing sound bath facilitated by Nara Woodland, a certified and licensed sound therapy practitioner. Make sure to bring your own yoga mat, blanket and pillow for optimal comfort during this event. This is a completely FREE event for the Vandal Community!
• Hosted by Vandal Entertainment

On-Campus/Moscow Area Student Job Fair | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Clearwater-Whitewater Rooms (ISUB)

• Are you a University of Idaho student in search of an on-campus or Moscow area job? Not sure where to start? Come join us for the On-Campus/Moscow Area Job Fair where University of Idaho departments and local businesses are recruiting student employees for 2024/2025 academic year. Freshmen through Graduate students searching for on- or off-campus employment, work-study positions, internships and research opportunities are encouraged to attend. This is a casual event, so feel free to stop in between classes to explore on-campus and Moscow area employment.
• Hosted by Career Services

ISUB Open House | 10 a.m. to Noon | ISUB

• Learn more about the student supporting services housed in the ISUB! Check in at the table in front of Einstein’s for a bingo card. Visit and engage with as many offices as possible and return your bingo card for a chance to win some cool prizes.

Fortnite, Hearthstone and Madden25 Tryouts | 5-7 p.m. | Vandal Esports Lab (Basement Pitman Center)

• Join the Vandal Esports Teams! Show off your skills in Fortnite, Hearthstone and Madden25 as we seek talented players for our Varsity and JV teams to compete against other colleges. Tryouts will be followed by a few weeks of pre-season practices, leading into an exciting regular season and playoffs. Game times throughout the semester will match the tryout schedule, providing consistency and convenience for our players. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Vandal Esports legacy!
• Hosted by Vandal Esports

Spikeball Social | 5-7 p.m. | Student Rec Center Front Lawn

• Come join the Wellbeing Ambassadors on the SRC Lawn for open spikeball! No experience needed, just come ready to have fun and meet new friends, all are welcome!
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Vandal Health Education
  

College of Natural Resources Kick off BBQ | 5:15 p.m. | Gormley Park

• These friendly folks can help guide you to your stops on campus for class, connections and more.

Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall

• If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program

Screen on the Green: Moonrise Kingdom | Movie starts at dusk | Tower Lawn

• It’s a movie on the lawn! Grab your blankets, cozy hoodies and find the best spot to spend the evening with your besties. Soda Spout will be pouring specialty sparkling and lotus drinks, plus enjoy some snacks during the film.
• Hosted by the Department of Student Involvement

Vandal Food Pantry Open House | Noon to 2 p.m. | Shoup Hall/Shoup Hall Lawn

• Stop by the Vandal Food Pantry to learn about this on-campus resource. Plus, enjoy games, food and more.
• Hosted by the Department of Student Involvement

League of Legends, Mario Kart 8 and Tekken 8 Tryouts | 5-7 p.m. | Vandal Esports Lab (Basement Pitman Center)

• Join the Vandal Esports Teams! Show off your skills in League of Legends, Mario Kart 8 and Tekken 8 as we seek talented players for our Varsity and JV teams to compete against other colleges. Tryouts will be followed by a few weeks of pre-season practices, leading into an exciting regular season and playoffs. Game times throughout the semester will match the tryout schedule, providing consistency and convenience for our players. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the Vandal Esports legacy!
• Hosted by Vandal Esports

Basic Climbing Clinic | 6-8 p.m. | Student Rec Center Climbing Wall

• If you're new to climbing, come in and get a Basic Clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness and belay device; $10 for students.
• Hosted by Recreation and Wellbeing — Outdoor Program

Summer Country Showdown featuring Yung Gravy and Tayler Holder | Doors at 6 p.m. with the first act at 7 p.m. | ICCU Arena

• Friday’s lineup includes Yung Gravy and Tayler Holder. Tickets are available now!

Vandal Raft Trip | 7 a.m. | Salmon River

• Enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River to kick off the school year. Includes equipment and transportation. Required pre-trip meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 22. Registration for trips is completed in person at the Outdoor Program office located in the Student Recreation Center (SRC). All sign-ups are first-come, first-served.
• Hosted by Outdoor Program

Vandal Volleyball vs. Black and Gold Scrimmage | 4-7 p.m. | Memorial Gym

Summer Country Showdown featuring Clint Black, Craig Morgan and Mackenzie Carpenter  | Doors open at 5 p.m. with the first act at 6 p.m. | ICCU Arena

• Saturday’s lineup includes Mackenzie Carpenter, Craig Morgan and Clint Black. Tickets are available now!