Two students helping other students move in.

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Campus abuzz as Welcome Week kicks off with epic move-in day

29 August 2023

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Campus abuzz as Welcome Week kicks off with epic move-in day

As the University community readies for the beginning of the 2023 fall semester, the newest campus residents were busy getting their pillows, clothes, and air fryers into the dorm rooms and apartments that they will now call home. Here’s a peek into some of yesterday’s happenings.

Four students posing for the camera on move-in day. — “Well I’m excited,” explains Camryn Murray, (at left) Student Affairs, Move-in Day Helper. “I’m thankful that I can move in earlier and help students as they come in because being in your first year is really nerve wracking so having lots of support and people telling you where you need to be and when you need to be there can be a lot of help. As well as getting everything to your room in one trip is super convenient. Yeah, it’s a really beautiful day, lots of help and support from everyone across the campus, I’m excited. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

The president and a student pose for a photo — President Keshen was on site to provide moral support and a helping hand for students moving into residence on Move-in Day, and their parents. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

I’m feeling really good about moving in, I love my dorm and I can’t wait to meet my roommates. - Marie Paro, Science Student, Melville Saskatchewan

A family of three pose in front of residence. — I’m feeling really good about moving in. I love my dorm and I can’t wait to meet my roommates,” said Marie Paro, (at left with her parents) a Science student from Melville, Saskatchewan. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

Two students pose for the camera on move-in day. — About 400 students made the move into campus residences on Move-in Day, August 28. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

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A single student poses in front of a U of R backdrop — “I’m excited and a little bit nervous just for the new dynamic, moving in by myself, but it will be nice,” said Logan Hase, a Business Administration student from Estevan, Saskatchewan. “I have roommates and I’m excited to meet them, that’s my main thing.” Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

A large group of students are helping other students move in. — The number of students moving into residences yesterday brings the total number of students living on campus to about 1,100. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

Get ready! Classes start August 30. View all URSU Welcome Week events.

Three students pose on move-in day — “I’m so excited, but I have literally no idea about anything here, so I will just explore everything,” said Tom Kadoshamia, (at right) an International Business student from Japan. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

A student poses for a photo from a volunteer on move-in day — Among the housekeeping items at yesterday’s Move-in Day was taking care of student identification cards. Photo credit: University Advancement & Communications

Banner photo credit: University Advancement and Communications

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