At the beginning of each school year, Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State University faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Interhall Council, the student government of the residence halls on the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Campus. The volunteers aid new students and their families, providing assistance and helping to make the move-in process less stressful.
This year, freshman move-in day was Thursday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. More than 600 people volunteered with the Movers and Groovers program this year.
“Movers and Groovers is such a great way to welcome our incoming students," said Jill Jenkins, executive director of Residence Services at Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State. “Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Interhall Council is the group responsible for the student-run and organized program. Volunteers include fraternities and sororities, campus ministry groups, academic groups and university departments. Move-in truly takes a village, and Movers and Groovers really highlights the community support on day one for helping to ensure new students feel welcome.â€
The Movers and Groovers program is part of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Welcome Weekend, an orientation program that runs for four days prior to the start of fall classes. Welcome Weekend includes activities and events to encourage students to explore the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State community and provides a smooth transition to the university environment.
Learn more about move-in day or Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ State’s Residence Services