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Congratulations! You've made it to your first day of classes at Tulane. As you continue to navigate this transition to college, know that you are not alone. Campus-wide, there is a team of faculty, staff, and peer leaders eager to make your first year the best it can be. Learn about some of the people and offices ready to support you in our student guide, Friends of the First Year.

There's so much to look forward to this year, and the Navigator is here to keep you in know! In this first issue of the fall semester, we will inform you of upcoming events, connect you with campus resources, and offer recommendations for an enriching first-year experience. There are more Hullabaloo Hello festivities awaiting you, so keep reading to learn more!

Questions? Contact our team by emailing firstyear@tulane.edu or by visiting our website.

Roll Wave!

The Office of First-Year Experience

Hullabaloo Hello is just the beginning of a year-long orientation to Tulane University, and the fun is just getting started! Throughout these first two weeks of classes, there will be a parade of opportunities for you to reconnect with campus resources and continue building community with your classmates. Learn more about these signature events on the First-Year Experience website, and have a happy Hullabaloo Hello! 

There’s something happening every day at Tulane! Here’s an overview of the recurring programs you can expect to occur throughout your entire first year and beyond. Most of these events offer free food or giveaways!

Mondays

9am, while supplies last

Snack Station Mussafer Hall

Tap your student ID & enjoy free grab-&-go snacks while supplies last! Please limit 2 snacks per person.

12pm-2pm

Mondays at Mussafer Mussafer Hall

Hosted by the Office of First-Year Experience (FYE), Mondays at Mussafer is designed to connect first-year students with campus resources eager to support your success. Enjoy lively conversation, fun activities, free snacks, and exclusive first-year giveaways. 

Tuesdays

11am-1pm

Tulane Tuesday Lavin-Bernick Center, First Floor Main Hallway

Hosted by the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life (LBC), Tulane Tuesday is a weekly event designed to celebrate our school spirit as Tulanians. Wear your Tulane gear to receive a special treat each week!

2pm-4pm

Global Café Lavin-Bernick Center, Rosenberg Mezzanine

Global Café is a gathering place for internationally-minded Tulanians to build friendships and global understanding by actively engaging and learning from one another. This program is sponsored by the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS), Office of Study Abroad, Center for Global Education (CGE), Freeman Study Abroad, Tulane Law School, and the Lavin-Bernick Center for Student Life (LBC). The first event will take place on September 5.

Wednesdays

12pm-1pm

Wednesdays with the Center for Intercultural Life Richardson Building, Room 115

Hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA), Wednesdays with the Center for Intercultural Life invites students to enjoy free lunch and intercultural life updates in the Carolyn Barber Pierre Center for Intercultural Life (CIL). Get to know the leaders of our multicultural student organizations and engage with OMA's co-sponsors throughout the year.

Thursdays

12:30pm-1:30pm

Equity Thursdays Richardson Building, Room 115

Hosted by the Center for Academic Equity (CAE), Equity Thursdays is a weekly conversation and lunch series. CAE offers workshops, presentations, and discussions led by members of the Tulane community and guests from Greater New Orleans. Join to discuss cutting edge research, explore academic opportunities, and reflect on the intersection of identity and the academic experience.

3pm-5pm

Treat Yourself Thursdays Richardson Building, Suite 101

Enjoy a chair massage from a licensed professional. In the waiting room, engage with our decompressions session. Music, coloring books, essential oils and a new activity weekly with the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) and The Well for Health Promotion. 

Fridays

9am, while supplies last

Free Donut Friday Cudd Hall

Enjoy free donuts every Friday in Cudd Hall lobby while supplies last. Free Donut Friday begins on August 25.

10am-1pm

Front Porch Friday (monthly) Cudd Hall

Hosted by Newcomb-Tulane College (NTC), Front Porch Friday is a monthly student event outside of Cudd Hall where students can network with peers and NTC departments while enjoying live music, local food, and more! The first event will take place on September 1.

5pm-6:30pm

First-Gen Fridays (monthly) Mussafer Hall, Room 100

Hosted by the Center for Academic Equity (CAE), First-Gen Fridays is a monthly event series where we bring first-gen students together for free food and resources to help build a sense of community and a network of support for our first-generation college students. The first event will take place on September 8.

During the first two weeks of class, First-Year Advising is offering Drop-in Advising in Mussafer Hall. Drop-ins are Monday-Friday from 10am-4pm in Mussafer Hall starting today, August 21, and ending on September 1. No appointment necessary!

The Residential Faculty Mentor (RFM) Program aims to increase meaningful engagement between full-time faculty and first-year students. RFMs support your transition to the academic and social communities of the university through co-curricular experiences and office hours held in your residence hall. 

Below are upcoming events to meet your RFMs. In the meantime, visit the First-Year Experience website to explore their bios and lobby hours for the fall semester.

Josephine Louise Residence Hall

Residential Faculty Mentors (RFMs): Holly Flora, Leslie Geddes, & Chloe Raub

August 29, 12pm-2pm

Swag & Sandwiches: Meet Your RFMs Josephine Louise Lobby

Butler Residence Hall

Residential Faculty Mentors (RFMs): Ryan McBride & Katie Russell

September 1, 12pm

Pizza Party: Meet Your RFMs Butler Lobby

Monroe Residence Hall

Residential Faculty Mentors (RFMs): Marie Dahleh, Amy George, & Ray Proctor

August 25, 3:30pm-5pm

Buttermilk Drop Drop-In: Meet Your RFMs Monroe Lobby

Sharp Residence Hall

Residential Faculty Mentors (RFMs): Brooke Grant, Jimmy Huck, Brittany Kennedy, & Roberto Nicosia

August 23, 4:30pm-6pm

Sno'ball Social: Meet Your RFMs Sharp Lobby

Warren Residence Hall

Residential Faculty Mentors (RFMs): Katelyn Black & Megwen Loveless

August 24, 3pm-5pm

Intro to New Orleans Food: Meet Your RFMs Warren Lobby

Wall Residence Hall

Faculty in Residence (FIR): Charles Mignot

August 26, 10am-12pm

Meet & Greet with your FIR Wall Lobby

Are you interested in exploring the connection between leadership and wellness? Do you want to build skills you can use throughout your time at Tulane and make friends along the way?

Apply for the Wave of Support Leadership Academy! The application is open now on the Wave of Support WaveSync page and closes on Monday, September 4. 

The Tulane Undergraduate Assembly would like to remind you that election week for first-year delegates is just around the corner! From August 21st – August 23rd you will have the chance to meet your candidates on McAlister and chat with them about their vision for Tulane, and voting will be on August 24th and 25th on WaveSync. First-years are the only ones eligible to vote in this election, so make sure your voice is heard! 

For more information, check out TUA on Instagram or on our website!

Stronghold Studios, a local business known for their creative Mardi Gras House Floats, transformed Cudd Hall and Pocket Park into immersive experiences that perfectly capture the charm and whimsy of New Orleans. Don’t miss out on a chance to take a photo of your own. Share it to social media and tag us @firstyear.tulane to be featured!