2024 PACK Welcome Week

Interested in joining choir? We have a choir for you! Come chat with us about the benefits and opportunities of being in a choir at WOU. We’ll also discuss the audition process (it’s not scary!) and answer any other choir-related questions you may have. See you there!

• This session is also available at another time(s) this week.

This learning experience will introduce the audience to the Blue Zones, which are areas of the world where higher than usual numbers of people live much longer than average. Within these Blue Zones are common elements of lifestyle, diet, and outlook that have allowed residents to achieve longer, better lives. During this learning experience, participants will learn about and engage with the nine powerful but simple lessons that can put us on a path to better health, well-being, and longevity.

• This session is also available at another time(s) this week.

Dive into the world of leadership with this brief introduction into the topic! We'll talk about the various ways to lead on campus, and opportunities to develop ourselves and our own skills. After all, we will each find ourselves in a leadership position at one time or another. This fun and interactive session will focus on the understanding that leadership is a skill and that it can be developed - what we do with that information is up to us.

This learning experience will introduce the audience to the Blue Zones, which are areas of the world where higher than usual numbers of people live much longer than average. Within these Blue Zones are common elements of lifestyle, diet, and outlook that have allowed residents to achieve longer, better lives. During this learning experience, participants will learn about and engage with the nine powerful but simple lessons that can put us on a path to better health, well-being, and longevity.

So what's your major?" - We've all been asked this question at least once by a well meaning adult (and maybe felt some fear in not having the "right" answer). However, roughly 80% of students change their majors at least once during their college careers. So why do we insist that students decide their major as soon as they step foot on campus? Here's a little secret...you don't have to know! Exploring different subjects before making any decisions about your major, especially if you're not sure what you want to do, is why we have the Exploratory Studies major option. In this session, we will play a round of "What's My Major?" Jeopardy to investigate the different job opportunities that come from a variety of different majors. The major and career pairings might surprise you! After the game, we'll do some "Major Myth-Busting" to shed some light on the Exploratory Studies process and show you why being asked "what's your major?" isn't anything to fear!

In these days of Artificial Intelligence, Chat bots, and the digitization of human language there is a real need for collaboration between scholars and students of Computer Science, Information Systems, and Language (Linguistics). In 2022 faculty from these three programs at WOU created a Certificate in Computational Linguistics. This presentation will introduce you to the courses in the certificate and its benefits which are ideal complements to students who are already considering a major or minor in Computer Science, Linguistics, Information Systems, or Interdisciplinary Studies. Whether you are interested in languages and want to add relevant computer skills to your resume, or interested in computers and want the knowledge about human language that will enhance your degree, or if you want to pursue a Master's degree in the highly sought-after field of Computational Linguistics, this Certificate is for you.

This presentation will provide the audience with an overview of the sexual health services offered at the Student Health and Counseling Center including but not limited to birth control, STI screening/treatment, annual exams, etc. In addition, we will be reviewing how to schedule an appointment, any fees, etc.

For many people, the idea of giving a speech or presentation in front of a group of strangers or even our peers is often anxiety-inducing - but it doesn't have to be. In fact, the process of preparing a speech can be as simple as making a sandwich! In this mini-class, we will discuss the basics of speech organization. No public speaking experience is necessary and all majors are welcome. Learn some tips and tricks about how to build confidence and craft a speech that is easy to follow and hard to forget!

Learn more about WOU's on-campus safe ride program! Lovingly nicknamed "WOU-ber" by many students, WOLF Ride provides quick, free, and accessible rides for students throughout the Monmouth-Independence area.

Learn about key leadership principles, the importance of teamwork, and what it can mean to lead with integrity and excellence in life.

Do you think you have what it takes to be successful in college? (spoiler alert- you do!) Come join us for a game of playing Fact or Fiction to help you learn about all of your free tutoring and academic support options at WOU. You've got what it takes to be successful, and we're here to help along the way!