Week of Welcome

Vandal Week of Welcome events are designed for new and returning students. Check out the schedule below for activities, programs and trips around campus and the local community.
Looking to get involved on campus? Recreation and Wellbeing, Vandal Entertainment and the Department of Student Involvement are hosting many of the activities during Vandal Week of Welcome and are great ways to engage with the Vandal community throughout the rest of the year.
First Day of School Photos
- Commemorate the start of the Fall 2022 semester with a back-to-school photo.
- ISUB Rotunda | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Presented by DSI
First Week Basic Climbing Clinics
- If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basics clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year.
- SRC Climbing Center | 6-8 p.m.
- Includes shoes, harness and belay device.
- Students: $8 | All Others: $13
- Presented by RecWell
Vandal Bears & Semester Wishes
- Make your own Vandal Bear filled with wishes for your Fall 2022 semester.
- ISUB Rotunda | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Presented by Vandal Entertainment
- Join the Wellbeing Ambassadors for Spikeball. No experience needed. All are welcome!
- SRC Lawn | 6-8 p.m.
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Presented by RecWell
First Week Basic Climbing Clinics
- If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basics clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year.
- SRC Climbing Center | 6-8 p.m.
- Includes shoes, harness and belay device.
- Students: $8 | All Others: $13
- Presented by RecWell
Daytime Distraction: 60-second Challenge
- ISUB Plaza | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Presented by Vandal Entertainment
- Join us to rest, relax, and recharge with Therapy Dogs from Palouse Paws. Drop-in as your schedule allows.
- ISUB Plaza | 2-4 p.m.
- Presented by RecWell
- Men's, Women's and Co-Rec brackets based on entries received.
- SRC Lawn | 4 p.m.
- $10/team; register by Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the SRC
- Presented by RecWell
First Week Basic Climbing Clinics
- If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basics clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year.
- SRC Climbing Center | 6-8 p.m.
- Includes shoes, harness and belay device.
- Students: $8 | All Others: $13
- Presented by RecWell
- Laughter Yoga is laughing with a purpose. We know that laughing provides many wellbeing benefits and connection. Laughter Yoga uses breathing techniques and laughing with light motion to do this. All activity levels and abilities welcome.
- Admin Lawn | 1:30-2 p.m.
- Presented by RecWell
- Join us to try a new smoothie sample in the SRC and learn new smoothie recipes.
- SRC Atrium | 4-6 p.m.
- Presented by RecWell
First Week Basic Climbing Clinics
- If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basics clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year.
- SRC Climbing Center | 6-8 p.m.
- Includes shoes, harness and belay device.
- Students: $8 | All Others: $13
- Presented by RecWell
Screen on the Green: The Lost City
- Tower Lawn
- Movie begins at dusk
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Presented by DSI and Vandal Entertainment
- Join the Women's Center for our annual observance of Women's Equality Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution which gave many U.S. women the right to vote.
- ISUB | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Presented by the Women's Center
- Take advantage of all the Climbing Center has to offer with no rental fees!
- SRC Climbing Center | Noon to 9 p.m.
- Presented by RecWell
First Week Basic Climbing Clinics
- If you're new to climbing, come on in and get a basics clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year.
- SRC Climbing Center | 6-8 p.m.
- Includes shoes, harness and belay device.
- Students: $8 | All Others: $13
- Presented by RecWell
Neon Nights Paint Party
- Tower Lawn | 8:30-10:30 p.m.
- Presented by Vandal Entertainment
- Environmental stewardship starts here! Volunteer with the Student Sustainability Coop and the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute to meet you service-learning or philanthropic requirements. Please bring water and closed-toe shoes.
- 9-11 a.m.
- Email ssc@uidaho.edu for location
- Presented by Student Sustainability Coop and the Palouse Clearwater Environmental Institute
IM 4-on-4 Sand Volleyball Tournament
- Play begins at 10 a.m. at Wallace Sand Volleyball Court
- $10/team
- sign up at the SRC by Thursday, Aug. 25
- Presented by RecWell
- Enjoy a whitewater rafting trip on the Salmon River to kick off the school year. Sign up at the Outdoor Program Office.
- Pre-trip: Aug. 25 at 5 p.m.
- Students: $85 | All Others: $100
- Includes transportation, equipment and leadership
- Presented by RecWell
- Downtown Moscow | 4-8 p.m.
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Presented by the City of Moscow, University of Idaho and Moscow Chamber + Visitor Center
Palousafest
View clips from Palousafest 2018, featuring an inflatable obstacle course, tilt ball and more.