Weeks of Welcome
Weeks of Welcome Monday, January 25th – Sunday, February 7th
Student Engagement & Leadership is excited to host one of our most exciting traditional events. Beginning on Monday, January 25th through Sunday, February 7th we will be hosting our Weeks of Welcome which will be jammed pack with events to encourage you all to become engaged with your fellow students, staff, and faculty.
With the current times during the pandemic, we want to still host amazing events while still primarily focused on the health and safety of each of you. With that said, the majority of our events offered during this time will be virtual with no large gathering happening in-person. We will take advantage of our social media accounts, Zoom, and other online agencies to have live events with you all.
We hope you all enjoy our events!
Spring 2021 Weeks of Welcome
Monday, January 25th
9:00am-11:00am: Breakfast Grab-N-Go (Gorham)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Breakfast before or after your classes
10:00am-2:00pm: Sullivan Gym Open House (Portland)
- Come by the Sullivan Gym and see all the new resources available!
7:00pm-10:00pm: Make S’More Friends Grab-N-Go (Gorham)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE S’mores and cook them in your room!
Tuesday, January 26th
9:00am-11:00am: Breakfast Grab-N-Go (LAC)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Breakfast before or after your classes
10:00am-3:00pm: Red Cross Blood Drive (Gorham)
- Sign up to Donate at ( )
10:00am-12:00pm: IT Support Services -Open Forum Virtual Event
7:00pm-9:00pm: I&CS- Ping Pong Tournament (Gorham)
- Come to Lower Brooks for a fun night of Ping Pong!
Wednesday, January 27th
11:00am-12:00pm: I&CS - Live Workout (Virtual)
- Take a break from classes and get a workout in with the Intramural and Club Sports Crew!
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/86041669863?pwd=T1JBdkh2NEgxU25aREF2UU9VREtiUT09
11:00am-1:00pm: CSA - Dunkin’ Gift Card giveaway (Portland)
- Joining the Commuter Student Association in Portland for a fun grab and go event!
7:00pm-9:00pm: How Well Do You Know Your Friends Game Show (Virtual)
- Grab a friend and put your friendship knowledge to the test! Top teams win prizes!
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/89170731769?pwd=Yk1iOGllbmVQNHFGRnBGemFPNmplZz09
Thursday, January 28th
All Day: GCAB - Instagram Contest and Give-A-Way (Virtual)
- Find GCAB on Instagram @usm_gcab_ for a fun contest and amazing prizes.
9:00am-11:00am: Breakfast Grab-N-Go (Portland)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Breakfast before or after your classes
10:00am-2:00pm: Sullivan Gym Open House (Portland)
- Come by the Sullivan Gym and see all the new resources available!
7:00pm-9:00pm: I&CS - Madden 21 Esports Tournament (Virtual)
- Sign-up on Imleagues.com/southernmaine prior to event
9:00pm-11:00pm: Prize Trivia Night: Disney Edition (Virtual)
- Join us for a fun night of themed trivia to win amazing prizes!
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/85804474675?pwd=dmJGTEw1clRTb3VrMkNJL1FYK2VJZz09
Friday, January 29th
11:00am-1:00pm: Tie Dye Grab-N-Go
- Stop by Lower Brooks and grab your tie dye supplies!
Saturday, January 30th
1:00pm-4:00pm: Ice Skating (Gorham)
- Location: USM Ice Arena
- Bring your own Skates!
7:00pm-10:00pm: I&CS - Bruins Watch Party (Gorham and Virtual)
Monday, February 1st
Career Hub - Student Employment Hiring Event (Virtual)
- Looking for a job on campus? Join the Career Hub in a virtual event and talk with departments across campus looking to hire students for the upcoming semester.
11:00am-1:00pm: Hot Chocolate Bar (Gorham)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Hot Chocolate with all the fixings in between classes
8:00pm-10:00pm: Open Mic Night (Virtual)
- Join your fellow students in showing off your amazing talents. Singers, slam poets, comedians. All are welcome!
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/82166207458?pwd=aGlMSzFWYnR2aElFaGVsY3NHaFZsUT09
Tuesday, February 2nd
11:00am-1:00pm: Hot Chocolate Bar (Portland)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Hot Chocolate with all the fixings in between classes
7:00pm-9:00pm: Student Engagement Fair (Virtual)
- Interested in joining a club this semester? Come to the Virtual Involvement Fair where you will have the opportunity to meet dozens of different clubs, organizations, and departments.
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/83323192470?pwd=Z1VPS3VBcTZsaGtYWVRHMUJJNWNrdz09
Wednesday, February 3rd
11:00am-2:00pm: CSA - Make Your Own Bamboo Plants (Portland)
- Join the Commuter Student Association in Portland for a fun grab and go event!
- Location: Abromson Hall, 2nd Floor
4:00pm-6:00pm: Ice Cream Give-A-Way (Gorham)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Ice Cream in between classes
7:00pm-9:00pm: I&CS - Billiards Tournament (Gorham)
- Come to Lower Brooks for a fun night of billiards!
Thursday, February 4th
11:00am-1:00pm: Hot Chocolate Bar (LAC)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Hot Chocolate with all the fixings in between classes
4:00pm-6:00pm: Ice Cream Give-A-Way (Portland)
- Come by the SEAL Table to grab FREE Ice Cream in between classes
7:00pm-9:00pm: I&CS - Sports Trivia Night (Virtual)
- Join us Via Zoom for Sports Trivia! Winners get Prizes!
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/82352652176?pwd=d2F2SGJTcWRFZlNzazFkbFhzQWhkdz09
Friday, February 5th
8:00pm-10:00pm: Music Performer
Saturday, February 6th
10:00am-10:00pm: Netflix Watch party Movie Marathon
Sunday, February 7th
6:00pm-11:00pm: I&CS - Super Bowl Watch Party (Gorham & Virtual)
- Join us in Lower Brooks and virtually to watch the Super Bowl!
- https://maine.zoom.us/j/85030893031?pwd=eUw5ZTUzRjJKNVArT0VUUlhvNFROQT09