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Miami University welcomes students

Numerous events kick off the 2023-2024 academic year

By Miami University

August 31^st, 2023

A new academic year gets underway

Miami University photographers and videographer captured the sights and sounds of a bustling campus last week, including move-in day for first-year students, Welcome Weekend, and Convocation.

Vehicles line up in front of the South Quad residence halls so family members and volunteers can quickly and easily unload personal belongings.

Move-in day for first-year students

Members of Miami's baseball team, along with many other volunteers, assist families at move-in.

Starting the Miami journey

Move-in day is often filled with lots of emotion, for students and parents.

A special welcome

Miami President Gregory Crawford and University Ambassador Dr. Renate Crawford were out and about on campus, welcoming new students and parents. President Crawford handed out Miami pins.

Adding a personal touch

Left photo, family members help make their new students' move-in experience memorable. Right, roommates pose for a picture in their set-up space.

Mother, daughter live in same residence hall room 33 years apart

First-year student Sarah Bowling lives in the same Emerson Hall room her mother Laura Everett Bowling ‘94 lived in 33 years ago. Read their story.

Saying goodbye ... for now

First-year Biology major Krystal Nazario-Soto hugs her mother, Priscilla.

Family Fun Day

Families participate in fun activities on campus after move-in.

Welcome Back Block Party

Below, students had fun Thursday evening while learning to work together.

Grooving to the beat

Students wore light-up headphones during a dance party at the Rec Center Quad.

Climbing to new heights

The climbing wall at the Recreation Sports Center has a new look, including a re-textured surface, a fresh coat of paint sporting Miami's colors, and all new pads for the main climbing wall and bouldering cave. The pad layout was redesigned at the main wall, which expands the surface area for bouldering for 20%. The climbing wall refresh is just one of 10 new things Miami students will see this academic year.

Welcome Home with MAP

Held on the day after move-in and one of the biggest events of the year organized by Miami Activities and Planning (MAP), Welcome Home events offered something for everyone, including dodgeball.

Fireworks leave a lasting impact

Students enjoyed a fireworks display behind Benton Hall. Check out the time-lapse video of the fireworks (below the photos).

Students sitting on the grass watch fireworks explode above.

Spotlighting wellness, creativity, and fun

Students participate in an instructor-led yoga class on the Rec Center quad.

Art, anyone?

Some students tapped into their artistic talents to work on the Class of 2027 Art Project in the Art Building.

Two students work on artwork at a table.

More fun activities

Left photo, a student enjoyed pedaling a stationary bicycle that powered a blender to turn fresh fruit into smoothies; right photo, two students competed in a chess match as a friend watches.

Rise Against Hunger

Students showed their giving spirit by participating in the Rise Against Hunger Service Project held at the Armstrong Student Center. Their goal was to pack 25,000 meals for those in need.

Jayne Brownell, center right, senior vice president for the Division of Student Life, joined students in putting together meals. Read why Brownell calls Miami "a special place."

Saturday Under the Stars

Miami students watched the film "Top Gun Maverick" on a large screen in Central Quad.

Convocation

Miami's mascot Swoop got students fired up at Millett Hall for Convocation, an annual event for first-year students.

First day of classes

Many students had fun documenting the first day of classes with a First Day photo during a break from their classes.

Footnotes

Photos by Jeff Sabo, Scott Kissell, and Ricardo Trevino; videos by Cameron Johnson, Sabo, and Trevino; audio by James Loy; text by Margo Rutledge Kissell of University Communications and Marketing

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FootNotes

Photos by Jeff Sabo, Scott Kissell, and Ricardo Trevino; videos by Cameron Johnson, Sabo, and Trevino; audio by James Loy; text by Margo Rutledge Kissell of University Communications and Marketing

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