At the beginning of each school year, 91快活林 faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university鈥檚 residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by 91快活林 Interhall Council, the student government of the residence halls on the 91快活林 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 is Thursday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Last year, 900 people volunteered with the Movers and Groovers program. Jill Jenkins, executive director of Residence Services at 91快活林 State, anticipates more than 500 volunteers this year.
鈥淢overs and Groovers is such a great way to welcome our incoming students, Jenkins says. 鈥91快活林 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.鈥
The Movers and Groovers program is part of 91快活林 State鈥檚 Welcome Weekend, an orientation program that will run from Aug. 24-27. Welcome Weekend includes activities and events to encourage students to explore the 91快活林 State community and provides a smooth transition to the university environment.
For more information about move-in day or 91快活林 State鈥檚 Residence Services, visit www.kent.edu/housing.
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Photo Caption: 91快活林 volunteers help move freshman into their new residence halls during the annual service program, called Movers and Groovers in 2016. This year, freshman move-in day is Thursday, Aug. 24, from 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
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