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All of the Bloomberg Student Center First Look Events are a part of the Blue Jay Welcome Weeks.
Agenda
Upcoming Events
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Explore free dance classes in the Student Center, no experience necessary and experienced dancers welcomed. On Tuesday and Thursday explore Ballet for Everybody, and Wednesday and Friday explore Modern Dance.
More info is online but feel free to come as you are with curiosity and ready to dance!
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/homewoodarts/dance-classes/
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Inviting all Blue Jays to attend the Theatre Orientation Show for the 2025-2026 school year! Featuring performances from student theatre and performance groups across campus. Stick around afterwards for a chance to meet and greet each of the groups and get to know some great opportunities for the year!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Test out your Mario Kart skills in this welcome week tournament with the Creative Media Center in the E-Gaming Lounge.
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Welcome Week is nearly over! Enjoy some silent disco with the HOP!
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Post OShow recruiting event -- meet the groups, musicians, and find out how to audition!
Past Events
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Join CDI with a new tradition! It's our NEW Pop Up Podcast at the our new Student Center and we want you to share your story of being YOU! Let's connect and be interviewed by your favorite team at the Center for Diversity and Inclusion. All JHU Affiliates are welcomed! Come have a seat for the quickest in-depth interview you will ever have!
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Drop in event with the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) staff that provides a free meal to students, staff, and faculty in order to foster connection, community building, and a sense of belonging among the JHU community.
You Belong Socials will be co-hosted with campus partners who will provide vital information about their offices and how students can be supported by their efforts.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Explore free dance classes in the Student Center, no experience necessary and experienced dancers welcomed. On Tuesday and Thursday explore Ballet for Everybody, and Wednesday and Friday explore Modern Dance.
More info is online but feel free to come as you are with curiosity and ready to dance!
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/homewoodarts/dance-classes/
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Come out and meet over 20 fraternities and sororities with various interests
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Join us at The Hopkins Student Center for weekly trivia and a chance to win a prize. Every week there is a different theme and thus a different prize.
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us for the Center for Diversity & Inclusion’s Open House on Wednesday, August 27 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in HSC Room 404!
Come build community, meet fellow students, and explore the resources, programs, and support CDI offers throughout the year. We’ll have food, crafts, and plenty of ways to get involved-- stop by and say hello! All JHU affiliates are welcome.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Explore free dance classes in the Student Center, no experience necessary and experienced dancers welcomed. On Tuesday and Thursday explore Ballet for Everybody, and Wednesday and Friday explore Modern Dance.
More info is online but feel free to come as you are with curiosity and ready to dance!
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/homewoodarts/dance-classes/
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Color, paint, or work on a puzzle. Connect with someone new.
Take a break from your phone. Enjoy some quieter time in the Rec & Well-Being Suite. Bring your own project or we will have supplies. Location: BSC Room 403
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Student exhibition art wall opening reception for the inaugural art exhibit at the Bloomberg Student Center. Light refreshments offered, and music from JHU's Chamber Music Seminar will be featured. Join us!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Join the FLI Network as we celebrate the grand opening of the Hopkins Student Center with this year’s theme: FLI Forward: Rooted in Wellness, Rising in Purpose!
Come step and connect with us on Wednesday, August 27th from 6:00–8:00 PM as we kick off the year focusing on physical health through rhythmic movement and intentional community-building.
Whether you're a beginner, advanced or just down to dance, this is your chance to move, connect, and start the semester strong!"
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Get ready to kick off the semester with energy, connection, and fun at the Student Engagement Hub Open House, featuring the LEED Office and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion!
This is more than an open house – it’s your invitation to explore a vibrant space designed for you to find your people, share your voice, and make this place your own.
What’s Waiting for You?
Music & good vibes that set the perfect tone
Delicious food to fuel your afternoon
Games & activities to break the ice and spark new friendships
Cozy spaces to hang out, connect, and get inspired
Whether you’re looking to join a community, discover resources, or simply enjoy some great food and laughter, the Hub is your space to belong, build, and be yourself. Your new home on campus is ready — all that’s missing is YOU!
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Come craft with the Center for Diversity & Inclusion and explore ways to get involved with student leadership on campus! Whether it's BMI, BWC, MLC, DSAGA, or Roots & Rainbows, there are countless opportunities to build community, grow as a leader, and make a meaningful impact.
Stop by on Tuesday, August 26 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in HSC Room 404-- we’ll have snacks, creative activities, and all the info you need to get connected. We can’t wait to see you there! All JHU Affiliates are welcome.
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Explore free dance classes in the Student Center, no experience necessary and experienced dancers welcomed. On Tuesday and Thursday explore Ballet for Everybody, and Wednesday and Friday explore Modern Dance.
More info is online but feel free to come as you are with curiosity and ready to dance!
https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/homewoodarts/dance-classes/
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come check out the new Bloomberg Student Center with your fellow graduate students across the schools with free food, giveaways, Trivia game with prizes, Student Center tours, make and take crafting, and discount coupons for the bookstore to buy your schools swag! Come and see the new space for you to engage, create, gather, and recharge. This event is for graduate students. Sponsored by the Office of the President and Student Affairs.
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Free Polaroid and Polaroid Decorating + Free Dorm Decoration Giveaway in the new Student Center!
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Have you always wanted to be a star? Here is your chance to channel your inner performer and vocal prodigy. Join the Center for Diversity and Inclusion for our Karaoke-Lip Sync Video Night on Wednesday, August 27th from 8-10pm in the new JHU Student Center (HSC) in room 404. Special prizes for best performers. All JHU affiliates are welcome.
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Kick off the semester with some well-deserved self-care! After a busy first day of classes, take a break and unwind with a relaxing spa experience featuring massage chairs, shower steamers, essential oils, and aromatherapy. De-stress, recharge, and reset your mind. Plus, bring the good vibes back to your dorm with your own handmade Zen Garden and a plant from Lucky Bamboo—perfect for creating a peaceful study space all semester long!
Note: shower steamers, plants, and Zen Gardens are first come, first served, so arrive early to snag yours!
Massage chairs will be in BSC 404, thank you for being mindful of those waiting for a turn!
4:45 PM – 7:00 PM
Don’t miss this milestone moment for YOU, our JHU students, to explore this building designed for you!
Pre-event music begins at 4:45 p.m.
Welcome remarks begin at 5 p.m.
Enjoy exclusive tours, a food vendor preview, photos, swag and more!
8:00 PM – 11:55 PM
Come hang out at the BSC for a casual board game kickback! We’ll have classics, new favorites and cozy vibes — just bring yourself and some friends (or make new ones here).