Blue Jay Welcome Weeks: Fall 2024

The Life Design Lab is proud to announce the fifth annual Future Fest, Hopkins’ premiere experience exhibition, life design exploration & employer recruitment festival. Our aim is to foster authentic and resourceful connections between students, employers and the entire Hopkins community so we all may explore what is possible and discover the next steps to a life well lived.

Hopkins Votes will be participating in National Voter Registration Day on September 17 by getting students registered and #VoteReady in time for Election Day 2024 on November 5. Come join us at The Beach for a day of fun with food, a DJ, photo booth, and much more! Bring a blanket to relax in the grass, a friend, and any questions you may have about making sure you're registered and ready to vote!

For more information about Hopkins Votes, visit us at hopkinsvotes.jhu.edu or email us at hopkinsvotes@jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office

Join us and Parking and Transportation at Hopkins for an amazing giveaway this week - Hopkins Keychains that are the Maryland Flag in Hopkins colors! Snack will be rice krispie treats. Wear Hopkins gear or blue to be eligible to get the swag! we hope to see you there- GO HOP!

The Off-Campus Housing Team will be popping up on different corners throughout the neighborhood during the first few weeks of the semester to welcome our off-campus students back to campus. Check out our instagram (@jhuoffcampus) to find out where we will be next. Tons of give-a-ways for juniors and seniors including shirts, reusable bags, and more!

Field Hockey will host York College on Tuesday, September 17th at 6PM. This will be an exciting game! Come support the Blue Jays!

Join us for a dinner discussion on Project 2025. What is it, and why should it matter to you?

The Hop Talks series invites the Hopkins Community to engage in meaningful dialogue on critical issues, facilitated by expert scholars, faculty, and industry leaders. This series is designed to foster respectful and insightful conversations, encouraging students to explore diverse perspectives and deepen their understanding of important topics.

Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office

The Off-Campus Housing Team will be popping up on different corners throughout the neighborhood during the first few weeks of the semester to welcome our off-campus students back to campus. Check out our instagram (@jhuoffcampus) to find out where we will be next. Tons of give-a-ways for juniors and seniors including shirts, reusable bags, and more!

Come embroider shirts with the HOP!

The first day of Autumn is Sunday, September 22 and there's no better way to celebrate the new season than with Fall Fest. Celebrate the start of autumn with a seasonally inspired menu at each station and fall-themed decorations through out the locations.

Nolan's on 33rd:
BYOB: Fall Seasonal Bowl
Pizza: Beet & Ricotta Pizza & Ravioli with Pumpkin Sauce
Nourish: Pork Loin with Peppers & Onions, Baked Apples, Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms, Brussel Sprouts with Dijon Lemon Vinaigrette, Pumpkin Risotto and
Roasted Acorn Squash
Grill: Sunflower Butter & Apple Burger, Autumn Burger and a Baked Sweet Potato Bar
Soup: Butternut Squash Soup
Dessert: Pumpkin Pie

Peabody
Carvery: Cider Glazed Pork Chop
Root: Roasted Sweet Potatoes & Brussels
Grill: Grilled Cheese with Pear & Bacon Jam
Soup: Pumpkin Bisque (Vegan)
Dessert: Molasses Pumpkin Bread & Apple Butter Cookies

Dining hall entry is required for this event, payment is accepted in meal swipes, Dining Dollars, Jcash and Credit.

Bring your undergrad WSE major friends to the Hopkins Women's Soccer match vs The College of New Jersey on Wednesday, September 18 at 7pm at Homewood Field for an epic night of soccer! WSE undergrads who register get a free pair of Hopkins color changing sunglasses!! Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Stop by the Interfaith Center every Thursday from 3-6 PM for an afternoon of crafting. From drawing to crocheting to jewelry making end everything in between, we got you covered! Take a break and just create!

Third Thursdays is 1876 Distinction Catering’s monthly pop-up expedition to showcase Hopkins Dining’s catering offerings and services. Guests are invited to visit the open house for cocktails/mocktails, recipe testing, chef showcases, cooking demos and more!

Recruitment has begun for a new and exciting workshop being offered at the Student Health & Well-Being (SHWB) Primary Care at Homewood starting on September 5th. Gentle Gains is a weight management group focused on behavior and lifestyle changes hosted by Primary Care Practitioners Rayven Nairn, RDN, and Katie Kloss, CRNP. More information about the group and how to sign up is on the website:
https://wellbeing.jhu.edu/PrimaryCare/gentle-gains/

Games, Music, and Food, Welcome to all Hop- In cohorts

Join us at The LaB for weekly trivia and a chance to win a prize. Every week there is a different theme and thus a different prize.

Come join us for some watercolor painting!

Attend a performance through the HopArt program, free of cost, thanks to the Parent's Fund. RSVP to be entered into the ticket lottery. Participants will be confirmed 5-7 days before each event. Students will attend with faculty or staff chaperones, enjoy a meal out, and transportation is provided to and from JHU. Available to undergraduates only.

A newly free man, Herald Loomis begins his search for his wife, for peace, and his lost identity. This “spellbinding” play is the second show in the exciting Baltimore August Wilson Celebration, a collaborative project of the Baltimore theatre community, presenting all Wilson’s American Century Cycle plays.

Departure for this program will be at 1pm for the 2pm performance, with optional dinner after the concert. Registration to enter the lottery ends Sept 13 at noon.

For this living Off-Campus Workshop, the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team (BHCST) will join us to help students sharpen their communication skills and learn tools to help foster positive roommate relationships for a peaceful living environment.

FSL students will show that "these hands don't haze" by taking photos with the bluejay statue

Plant succulents, decorate their pots, and snack on some pastries!

Add some color to your day with the Hopkins Votes Tie-Dye Event!

Event Highlights:

Tie-Dye Station: Bring your creativity and make your own unique design on our white Hopkins Votes t-shirts.

Snacks & Refreshments: Enjoy a variety of delicious snacks while you create your colorful creations.

Voter Registration: If you’re not registered to vote yet, we’ll have easy registration options available to help you get involved.

To shield off from the sun, the HOP will be hosting a baseball cap giveaway at the Breezeway from 10am-12pm! Come join us to enjoy a free baseball cap to rep around campus :D

Hazing Prevention Speaker with Dr. Meriwether

Each month, Hopkins Dining will feature a variety of food holidays to break the monotony of the everyday menu offerings. The national food holiday we will feature this month is National Pancake Day! Celebrate with a mini pancake bar at Hopkins Café, Nolan's on 33rd and Peabody Dining Hall.

Dining hall entry is required for this event, payment is accepted in meal swipes, Dining Dollars, Jcash and Credit.

Hazing Prevention Debrief of the topics discussed by the speaker the night before.

Please join us for a low stakes book club. We will be reading Citizen: An American Lyric
by Claudia Rankine.

(tentative) The Hopkins Lecture Series is excited to present in partnership with the SNF Agora Institute an open debate about the status and future of the American two party system with political commentators Adam Kinzinger (House of Representatives for Illinois' 16th district) and Andrew Yang (entrepreneur, presidential candidate, founder of the Forward Party)

Make your own charcuterie board while you create a profile and/or look for an on-campus position.

Attend a performance through the HopArt program, free of cost, thanks to the Parent's Fund. RSVP to be entered into the ticket lottery. Participants will be confirmed 5-7 days before each event. Students will attend with faculty or staff chaperones, enjoy a meal out, and transportation is provided to and from JHU. Available to undergraduates only.

POTUS: or Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive . A provocative political satire. What could be more fitting than kicking off a season during an election year with a riotous satire? Join us for this Broadway hit about seven brazen women who must save a bumbling President and the world from falling apart (again). With intelligence, wit, and a shocking amount of audacity, these women will have you asking the eternal question, “Why isn’t she President?”

Departure for this program will be at 12pm for the 1pm performance, with optional dinner after the concert. Registration to enter the lottery ends Sept 6 at noon.

This is the CSA Mid-Autumn Festival Lantern Making Event. Come and learn how to make paper lanterns and Chinese calligraphy. There will also be trivia questions about the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. You can meet and talk with CSA members.

Formal Welcome to all FLI Students

Volleyball will host Susquehanna in their second game of the Gio Memorial Tournament. A perfect mid-day break for your Saturday, September 14th at 12:30PM.

Volleyball will host Marymount on Saturday, September 14th at 5PM. Come check it out!

Circus event

Volleyball will host Ithaca in Goldfarb Gym for their first home game of the season! Come check it out on Friday, September 13th at 7PM.

Join the Buttered Niblets (Hopkins' best and only improv comedy group) for their first show of the semester!

Join us on the Beach to end the summer with free ice cream, games, and music!

Stop by the Interfaith Center every Thursday from 3-6 PM for an afternoon of crafting. From drawing to crocheting to jewelry making end everything in between, we got you covered! Take a break and just create!

Welcome Back Celebration is a bi-annual event that supports students who have taken time away from the university and would like to connect with others and find community, campus resources, and connections.

The Office of Student Outreach and Support and Academic Advising are very excited to invite you to our Welcome Back Celebration on Thursday, September 12, 2024 in Scotts-Bates Commons, Salon C from 6-7:30 PM.

During this celebration, we will be hearing from students who have successfully continued their education at Hopkins after a period of separation. Come to meet others who have similar experiences, find out about important campus resources, and have dinner!

Our offices, along with the rest of Hopkins, are so excited for you to be back. Please RSVP to this event via HopkinsGroups no later than Friday, September 5th, 2024.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Christine Choi at christinechoi@jhu.edu.

Join us for our 3rd Annual Welcome Black Weekend! Get ready for a four day series of events created to foster community, forge connections, and warmly embrace the Black student body as we return to campus! Beginning September 12th with our Black Alumni Mixer and concluding September 15th with a Vision Board Workshop, this weekend promises a robust lineup of events to kickstart the school year. Whether you are a new or familiar face, Welcome Black Weekend is a great way to get acclimated, build connections, and begin the school year with a strong sense of community. We are excited to see you there!

The Off-Campus Housing Team will be popping up on different corners throughout the neighborhood during the first few weeks of the semester to welcome our off-campus students back to campus. Check out our instagram (@jhuoffcampus) to find out where we will be next. Tons of give-a-ways for juniors and seniors including shirts, reusable bags, and more!

Future Fest Chronicles: Unveiling FLI Students Journeys is a TED talk-styled showcase highlighting FLI students’ achievements in research, study abroad experiences, internships, conference attendance, and other experiential learning opportunities.

When you RSVP on Hopkins groups, you will be redirected to the Handshake page. Please ensure that you RSVP on Handshake as well.

Men's Soccer hosts St. Mary's this Wednesday, September 11th at 7PM! Come enjoy a night game after class!

Join Tillie for cuddles, and chat with Health Promotion & Well-Being & PEEP about well-being! Tillie will be in the Recreation and Well-Being suite of the O'Connor Center for Recreation from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Get to know some APTTers and learn more about APTT by stopping at our table!

Hopkins Cooking Series is our initiative to teach students valuable cooking skills with a recipe specially curated by Hopkins Dining's chefs. Our first class of the semester/academic year will be hosted by Chef Timothy Bruce, our Campus Executive Chef and Chef Nick Wood, our Chef de Cuisine, featuring one pot meals including Tikka Masala over rice and Mariana sauce with spaghetti!

Reservations required in advance through our website, https://studentaffairs.jhu.edu/dining/events/classic-events/ and begin 8/26 through 9/4. Space is limited sign-up ASAP.

Join us for an engaging and informative Presidential Debate Watch Party! This is your opportunity to witness the candidates in action and gain firsthand insights into their policies, positions, and personalities as they face off on the national stage.

Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office

Join us for a partial screening of key segments from the "1619 Project" episode on voter suppression, followed by a discussion with Dr. Keneshia Grant, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science at Howard University, and Lawrence Grandpre, Director of Research for Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle.

Johns Hopkins University is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit institution and does not endorse or oppose any candidate for public office.

Come scrapbook with the HOP

The Off-Campus Housing Team will be popping up on different corners throughout the neighborhood during the first few weeks of the semester to welcome our off-campus students back to campus. Check out our instagram (@jhuoffcampus) to find out where we will be next. Tons of give-a-ways for juniors and seniors including shirts, reusable bags, and more!

Men's Soccer will take on Rowan this Sunday, September 8th at 1:00PM. Enjoy an afternoon out on Homewood!

The Student Leadership Conference will be an engaging and developmental experience for our student leaders. Throughout this experience our student leaders will engage in sessions covering Dialogue and Conflict Resolution, Membership Engagement, Inclusive Leadership, Civic Leadership and a variety of other topics. This conference will provide students the opportunities to share their experiences as leaders at JHU, build relationships with other student leaders, and acquire skills that will enable them to be exemplary leaders not only in their organizations but also in the JHU community!

Field Hockey will host Rowan in an afternoon game on Saturday, September 7th starting at 12PM. See you there!

Do you like the game Monopoly? Well, for the first time ever we give you a life sized Hopkins themed version of the well-beloved game. Join us on Freshman Quad to join in on the fun and potentially win a prize.

Join the International Students at Hopkins (ISAH) Ambassadors for an afternoon meant to provide access to university resources and answers to FAQs.

Men's Soccer will host Kenyon on Friday, September 6th at 7:00PM. A great way to spend your Friday night!

The Off-Campus Housing Team will be popping up on different corners throughout the neighborhood during the first few weeks of the semester to welcome our off-campus students back to campus. Check out our instagram (@jhuoffcampus) to find out where we will be next. Tons of give-a-ways for juniors and seniors including shirts, reusable bags, and more!

Join us at the Pava Center for Entrepreneurship Open House for an incredible opportunity to dive into the world of entrepreneurship and innovation at JHU! Discover everything we have to offer, meet our amazing staff, and explore our dynamic programs. Don't miss your chance to learn how to win funding for your startup idea, network with like-minded peers, make new friends, and enjoy free pizza! Plus, our university partners and entrepreneurship-related student groups will be there to connect with you.

For those unfamiliar, the Pava Center is JHU's ultimate student hub for entrepreneurship and innovation. With exceptional programming, top-notch mentors, and a wealth of opportunities and resources, it is your launchpad to entrepreneurship.

Kick-off the new academic year with our annual Blue Jay Bash! Join Hopkins Dining for an outdoor food festival featuring a BBQ menu, outdoor games, music and more. This event will replace normal dinner service at Hopkins Café & Nolan's (both locations will be closed after 2pm through the end of the day). This event will be open to the entire JHU Community.

Menu:
Station: Slider Station
o BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders, Meaty Mushroom Sliders, Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sliders, Old Bay Potato Chips, Kale Salad, and Condiments

Station: Sausage Station
o Beef Hot Dogs, Buns, Spicy Italian with Peppers & Onions, Beyond Brats, Vinegar Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, and condiments

Station: Korean BBQ
o Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak, Asian Chicken Cheesesteak, Mushroom/Tofu Cheesesteak with Steamed Bun, Lettuce Wrap, Pickled Vegetables, Asian Edamame Salad, and condiments

Station: Street Tacos
o Blue Corn Tortillas, Chicken Carnitas, Al Pastor, Vegan Chorizo Tacos, Elote, tortilla chips, Avocado Crema, Salsa, Roasted Chipotle Salsa, and Salsa Verde

Station: Indian
o Basmati Rice, Chicken Kebabs, Pakora, Chana Masala, Kachumber, Garlic Brushed Naan, Raita, Cilantro Chutney, and Tamarind Chutney
Station: Beverages
o Water and Blue Jay Lemonade

Station: Desserts
o Hand Cut Pineapple, Hand Cut Watermelon, Deep Fried Oreos, Churros, Funnel
Cake Fries
o Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Truck

Join us at The LaB for weekly trivia and a chance to win a prize. Every week there is a different theme and thus a different prize.

Join the Center for Diversity & Inclusion- Multicultural Affairs for our reoccurring series where we want to meet and connect with you in between classes. You can expect to learn about our department, enjoy a snack or lunch, celebrate diverse cultures, vibe to music, and win or receive giveaways. We look forward to hanging out with you!

Join the HOP to paint and meet new people!

Stop by the Hodson Patio to check out the new MSE Library study spaces in the lobbies and to pick up some more pieces of flair with your choice of Hopkins buttons with our friends at Hopkins Public Safety. Rice Krispie treats also available while supplies last. Sponsored by Student Affairs and JHU Public Safety.

Come celebrate our Open House featuring the departments you know and love! We are hosting a cookout, providing entertainment, karaoke, a scavenger hunt with prizes and the staff will be here to greet you. Join us on Tuesday, September 3rd from 4-7pm in the spaces and courtyard of Homewood Apartments. A multi-departmental Open House with you in mind! Welcome Hopkins Bluejays!

Come and see all that JHU dance has to offer. Featuring the wide array of dance groups in one amazing performance, experience these groups again or for the first time. Shriver performance will be followed by a meet and greet recruiting event in the Glass Pavilion, around 9:00pm, once the show ends.

Following the 7pm Shriver OShow performance, this event will be an opportunity to meet the dance groups, sign up to participate, and more. This event will start at approximately 8:30pm, once the Shriver OShow is finished!

Men's Soccer will host Sewanee for their home opening game on Sunday, September 1st at 11:00AM. Start your Sunday right and stop by Homewood Field!

Enjoy an evening of music from all the a cappella groups that JHU has to offer, and be sure to go to the Glass Pavilion afterwards if you'd like to learn about how to audition!

Post OShow recruiting event -- meet the groups, musicians, and find out how to audition!

Come learn about involvement opportunities with our nearly 400 student organizations and campus departments at Johns Hopkins University!

Women's Soccer will host Pacific Lutheran in their first game of the 2024 season on Friday, August 30th at 4:00PM.

Come out for a Friday Night under the lights Field Hockey game. The Women's Field Hockey team will take on Shenandoah in their home opener on Friday, August 30th at 7:00PM.

Virtual Reality Silent Disco

A show for new students to learn more about the various theatre groups at Hopkins followed by a mixer in the Great Hall of Levering Hall to meet current members and learn how to get involved in the world of Hopkins theatre!

Stop by the Interfaith Center every Thursday from 3-6 PM for an afternoon of crafting. From drawing to crocheting to jewelry making end everything in between, we got you covered! Take a break and just create!

Come find out more about volunteering as a tutor with the Tutorial Project., an on-campus tutoring program for 1st - 5th grade students on either M/W or Tu/Th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Kick-off the new academic year with our annual Blue Jay Bash! Join Hopkins Dining for an outdoor food festival featuring a BBQ menu, outdoor games, music and more. This event will replace normal dinner service at Hopkins Café & Nolan's (both locations will be closed after 2pm through the end of the day). This event will be open to the entire JHU Community.

Menu:
Station: Slider Station
o BBQ Cheeseburger Sliders, Meaty Mushroom Sliders, Buffalo Chicken Ranch Sliders, Old Bay Potato Chips, Kale Salad, and Condiments

Station: Sausage Station
o Beef Hot Dogs, Buns, Spicy Italian with Peppers & Onions, Beyond Brats, Vinegar Coleslaw, Pasta Salad, and condiments

Station: Korean BBQ
o Kimchi Bulgogi Cheesesteak, Asian Chicken Cheesesteak, Mushroom/Tofu Cheesesteak with Steamed Bun, Lettuce Wrap, Pickled Vegetables, Asian Edamame Salad, and condiments

Station: Street Tacos
o Blue Corn Tortillas, Chicken Carnitas, Al Pastor, Vegan Chorizo Tacos, Elote, tortilla chips, Avocado Crema, Salsa, Roasted Chipotle Salsa, and Salsa Verde

Station: Indian
o Basmati Rice, Chicken Kebabs, Pakora, Chana Masala, Kachumber, Garlic Brushed Naan, Raita, Cilantro Chutney, and Tamarind Chutney
Station: Beverages
o Water and Blue Jay Lemonade

Station: Desserts
o Hand Cut Pineapple, Hand Cut Watermelon, Deep Fried Oreos, Churros, Funnel
Cake Fries
o Taharka Brothers Ice Cream Truck

Come meet the Hopkins Fraternities and Sororities at this tabling event!

Discover exciting student job opportunities through SMILE! Stop by the Freshman Quad to explore internships, part-time jobs, and other forms of student employment at Hopkins. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ask our staff questions about SMILE and how you can use it to find your perfect job match! Bagels will be provided on a first come, first serve basis!

Pick up cute dorm decor items and kits to diy your own with the HOP!

Come find out more about volunteering as a tutor with the Tutorial Project., an on-campus tutoring program for 1st - 5th grade students on either M/W or Tu/Th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.

Join the IGC Fraternities and Sororities as they step/stroll/salute.

Join Hopkins Fraternities and Sororities on Freshman Quad with food, fun, and inflatables.

Kickoff the semester right by picking up a Hopkins Shirt and a snack as part of Blue Jay Tuesday from 12-1:30pm in front of the new MSE Library Annex on the parking deck side of the building at the main entrance. Joining us will be our friends from the Counseling Center. While supplies last. Sponsored by Student Affairs.

Discover exciting student job opportunities through SMILE at Levering Kitchens! Join us for a chance to explore internships, part-time jobs, and other forms of student employment at Hopkins. Don't miss out on this opportunity to ask our staff questions about SMILE and how you can use it to find your perfect job match!

GRO Orientation yearly casino night! Come play some casino games and win prizes while getting to know your peers.

Come join LEED for the first day of classes with Tia's Italian Ice! This event is first come first served while supplies last. Sponsored by the Hopkins Family Fund.

Join RSL at the Interfaith Center (3509 N Charles) on August 26th from 4-6 PM for an afternoon of ice cream and conversations as we ring in the new semester.

GRO is hosting a welcome banquet as part of our new graduate students orientation