Big E Welcome 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023 – Sunday, August 13, 2023
Big E Welcome is the premier event for all first-year students to make their debut to an exceptional Eastern Experience. It’s one of the EKU traditions you’ll remember for a lifetime: five days before classes kick off to see the hype for yourself, explore campus, make connections with other first-year students, meet your support network at EKU and settle into your new home. You’ll also equip yourself with the skills and habits to succeed in the classroom and beyond. During the Big E Welcome, your Colonel Crew Leader will be there every step of the way to show you the ropes and answer questions. We’re ready and excited for you! Check out the schedule below for more information. The Big E Welcome is mandatory for all first-year students. Transfer students with less than 30 hours are expected to attend. There is no fee for the Big E Welcome.
Schedule 2023
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am – 9 pm | Case Dining Hall Open | Additional Programming | Case Dining Hall |
| 8:30 – 4:30 pm | Big E Beginnings |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
Alumni Coliseum |
| 10 am – 2 pm | Registration & Class Schedule Assistance | Additional Programming | Advising & Colleges |
| 10 am – 2 pm | Mobile ID & Meal Plan Assistance | Additional Programming | Powell 008 |
| 10 am – 6 pm | EKU Parent & Family Send-Off | Additional Programming | Powell Corner Mural |
| 7 pm – 9 pm | Move-In Block Party | Additional Programming | Residence Halls & surrounding areas |
Thursday, August 10, 2023
|
Time |
Event |
Event Type |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
7 am – 9 pm
|
Case Dining Hall Open |
Additional Programming |
Case Dining Hall |
| 8 am – 9 am | Wake Up Yoga | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Front Lawn |
| 8:30 am – 2:30 pm |
Big E Beginnings *Big E Welcome Check-In Residents 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Commuter 11:30 am – 2:30 pm |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
Alumni Coliseum |
| 9 am – 9:45 am | Acro Yoga | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Front Lawn |
| 9 am – 2 pm | Walk-in Academic Placement Testing | Additional Programming | Whitlock 340 |
| 7 am – 2 pm | Geek Install Blitz | Additional Programming | Crabbe Library 103A |
| 9 am – 2 pm | Registration & Class Schedule Assistance | Additional Programming | Advising & Colleges |
| 10 am – 3 pm | Lily Pad Obstacle Course | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Pool |
| 10 am – 3 pm | EKU Parent & Family Send-Off | Additional Programming | Powell Corner Mural |
| 11 am – 12 pm | Blender Bike Smoothie Hour | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Pool Patio |
| 12 pm – 3 pm | Esports Lounge Open | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Front Lawn |
| 12 pm – 3 pm | Challenge Course Zipline and Swing | Additional Programming | Challenge Course |
| 12 pm – 3 pm | Climb Time | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Climbing Center |
| 2 pm – 6 pm | Mobile ID & Meal Plan Assistance | Additional Programming | Powell 008 |
| 3 pm – 3:30 pm | Meet Colonel Crew Group |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Powell Plaza |
| 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 1) & Dinner |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Powell Plaza |
| 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm | Big E Kickoff & Welcome Walk |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
Ravine |
| 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm | Powell Palooza |
Signature Event |
Powell Plaza (Student Rec |
Friday, August 11, 2023
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am – 7:45 am | Wake Up Yoga | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Terrace |
| 7 am – 7:45 am | HIIT Fitness Class | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Maroon Studio |
| 7 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Additional Programming | Case Dining Hall |
| 8:30 am – 9 am | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 2) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Red, Orange, & Yellow Groups – Powell Plaza Blue, Green, & Purple Groups – Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot |
| 9 am – 2 pm | Walk-in Academic Placement Testing | Additional Programming | Whitlock 340 |
| 9:30 am – 11 am |
Educational Session & College Open Houses College Open Houses – Red, Orange & Yellow Groups Business, Education, Health Sciences, Justice & Safety, CLASS, STEM Alcohol Education Program – Blue, Green & Purple Groups |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
|
| 11 am – 2 pm | Lunch & Programming | Additional Programming | Lunch: Case Dining Hall |
| Time | Event | Event Type |
|---|---|---|
| 7 pm – 7:30 pm | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 4) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
| 8 pm – 10 pm | Big E Concert | Additional Programming |
| Time | Group/Dept. | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30 pm – 6 pm | First-Gen Reception | Whitlock – Welcome Center |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | Club Sports Fair | Student Rec Center Front Porch |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | Study Abroad | |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | Center for Africana Engagement Open House | |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | Counseling Center & Relaxation Room Open | Whitlock 5th Floor |
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pm – 2:30 pm | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 3) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Red, Orange, & Yellow Groups -Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot Blue, Green, & Purple Groups – Powell Plaza |
| 2:30 pm – 4 pm |
Educational Session & College Open Houses College Open Houses – Blue, Green & Purple Groups Business, Education, Health Sciences, Justice & Safety, CLASS, STEM Alcohol Education Program – Red, Orange & Yellow Groups |
REQUIRED:Signature Event |
|
| 4 pm – 7pm | Dinner and Programming | Additional Programming | Case Dining Hall and programming information below |
| Time | Group/Dept. | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 am – 1:30 pm | Relax & Paint | Student Rec Center Classroom |
| 11 am – 1 pm | Lily Pad Obstacle Course | Student Rec Center Pool |
| 11 am – 2 pm | Library Open House | Library |
| 11 am – 2 pm | Study Abroad | |
| 11 am – 2 pm | Center for Africana Engagement Open House | |
| 11 am – 2 pm | NOVA Open House | Cammack Lawn |
| 11 am – 2 pm | El Centro Open House | McCreary Hall |
| 11 am – 2 pm |
Counseling Center Relaxation Room Open
|
Whitlock 5th Floor |
| 11 am – 2 pm | Center for Student Accessibility Open House | Whitlock 353 & 359 |
Saturday, August 12, 2023
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 am – 7:45 am | Wake up Yoga | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Terrace |
| 7 am – 7:45 am | Cycle Class | Additional Programming | Student Rec Center Maroon Studio |
| 7 am – 8:30 am | Breakfast | Additional Programming | Case Dining Hall |
| 8:30 am – 9 am | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 5) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Red, Orange, & Yellow Groups – Powell Plaza Blue, Green, & Purple Groups – Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot |
| 9:30 am – 11 am |
Educational Session & Big E Explore Big E Explore – Red, Orange & Yellow Groups Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Program – Blue, Green & Purple Groups |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
|
| 11 am – 2 pm | Lunch & Programming | Additional Programming |
Lunch: Case Dining Hall Select Campus Offices Open: Big E Central, Card Services, Transfer, Counseling Center, Health Services, OMVA, CIEGE, Housing |
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 pm – 7:30 pm | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 7) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Powell Plaza |
| 7:30 pm – 9 pm | Big E Photo & Spirit and Traditions Night |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
Roy Kidd Stadium |
| 9 pm – 11:30 pm | Big E Bash |
Signature Event |
Campus Rec |
| Time | Group/Dept. | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 pm – 6:30 pm | Greek Tailgate | Powell Plaza (rain: Powell) |
| 4 pm – 6:30 pm | CIEGE Open House | Powell 013 |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | Campus Rec Amazing Race | Student Rec Center Classroom |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | Club Sports Tryouts | Student Rec Center |
| 4 pm – 7 pm | SGA Open House | SGA Suite – Powell |
| 4 pm – 6 pm | El Centro Open House & Cookout | McCreary Hall |
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 pm – 2:30 pm | Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 6) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Red, Orange, & Yellow Groups -Alumni Coliseum Parking Lot Blue, Green, & Purple Groups – Powell Plaza |
| 2:30 pm – 4 pm |
Educational Session & Big E Explore Big E Explore – Blue, Green & Purple Groups Sexual Assault & Prevention Program – Red, Orange & Yellow groups |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
|
| 4 pm – 7 pm | Dinner & Programming | Additional Programming | Dinner: Case Dining Hall |
| Time | Group/Dept. | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10 am – 2 pm | Ask Me Station | Powell Corner Mural |
| 11 am – 1:30 pm | Greek Tailgate | Powell Plaza (rain: Powell) |
| 11 am – 1:30 pm | CIEGE Open House | Powell 013 |
| 11 am – 1:30 pm | Campus Rec Job Fair | Student Rec Center Front Porch |
| 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Getting Involved: RSO, Service, Leadership | Whitlock |
| 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm | Getting Involved: RSO, Service, Leadership | Whitlock |
| 11 am – 2 pm | SGA Open House | SGA Suite – Powell |
| 11 am – 2 pm | El Centro Open House | McCreary Hall |
| 11 am – 2 pm | Military & Veteran’s Lounge Open | Powell 147 |
| 11 am – 1 pm | Football Scrimmage | Roy Kidd Stadium |
Sunday, August 13, 2023
| Time | Event | Event Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
|
7 am – 8:30 am |
Breakfast |
Additional Programming |
Case Dining Hall – EKU Dining |
|
10:45 am – 2 pm |
REQUIRED for Residential Students |
Residence Halls |
|
|
11 am – 2 pm |
Select Campus Offices Open – Big E Central, Card Services, Transfer, Counseling Center, Health Services, OMVA, CIEGE, Housing |
Additional Programming |
|
|
11:30 am – 2 pm |
Lunch |
Additional Programming |
Case Dining Hall |
|
3 pm – 5 pm |
Colonel Crew Roundup (Meeting 8) |
REQUIRED: Colonel Crew Meeting |
Colonel Crew Home Bases |
|
5 pm – 5:30 pm |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
Alumni Coliseum |
|
|
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm |
REQUIRED: Signature Event |
Case Dining Hall & Powell Plaza |