Welcome Week 2021: Pitt students, staff prepare for start of in-person events

WELCOME WEEK 2021:

PITT STUDENTS, STAFF PREPARE FOR START OF IN-PERSON EVENTS

Grace Stringer

Staff Writer

From racing around campus collecting clues and earning prizes at Pitt’s rendition of the “Amazing Race” to getting airbrush tattoos at the “Welcome Back Bash,” Pitt students can celebrate their return to campus this fall with a hybrid inperson and online Welcome Week.

Welcome Week will last from Aug. 21-29, kicking-off with a “Guided Campus Walking Tour.” This year will also feature several new events students can look forward to, including “Becoming a Sexual Citizen” on Aug. 24, “Get to Know Pitt Votes!” on Aug. 25 and “Supporting Trans and Non-Binary Students: A Resource Fair” on Aug. 26.

Breanne Donohue, interim director of New Student Programs, said Welcome Week will hopefully help students feel more connected to University life by exposing them to campus resources and teaching them Pitt traditions.

Events are scheduled every day during Welcome Week and, according to the Student Affairs website, the best way to stay involved and updated is to download the Guidebook app.

On the app, students can search the “Pitt Welcome Week” guide and find campus maps, dining options, campus resources, information on campus safety and up-to-date schedule of events. A printed schedule of Welcome Week activities is also available and includes information on COVID-19 protocols for fall semester.

In keeping with Pitt’s COVID-19 health guidelines, all students will be required to wear face coverings while indoors on campus beginning Aug. 9 and face coverings should be worn

See Welcome Week on page 34 Students can celebrate their return to campus with a slew of hybrid in-person and virtual events at this year’s Welcome Week, lasting Aug. 21-29.

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