Photo Gallery: Welcome Back Week Delivers

Sep 28, 2021

Welcome Back Week on Sept. 13-17 provided students various opportunities to learn more about the campus, make new friends and enjoy fun activities and free food!
They were treated to an Ice Cream Social; a Club Fair; two barbecue lunches; Pizza with ASWN leaders, including president Andrea Sanchez; and a day to pay tribute and learn more about the U.S Constitution. They also battled in video games and tabletop games such as ping-pong, pool and air hockey.
The events were presented by ASWN and Student Life.
Here are some photos of students and staff taking part in this exciting week of activities:

Students and security officers pose in front of Senators Jacky Rosen important U.S. Constitution message.

ASWN Student Adviser Heather Rikalo and ASWN President Andrea Sanchez pose in front of a video provided by Senator Jacky Rosen.

ASWN members socialize during a BBQ lunch.

ASWN gave away American flags and pocket Constitutions during Constitution Day.

Student Life Coordinator Heather Rikalo enjoys the BBQ.

The Constitution Day BBQ attracted a lot of people from around campus to the Dini Student Center patio.

Student Life Coordinator and ASWN Adviser Heather Rikalo congratulates ASWN President Andrea Sanchez after their video game battle.

ASWN President Andrea Sanchez takes on Student Life Coordinator Heather Rikalo in Super Smash Brothers.

Heather Venegas takes a break from her class schedule to enjoy some ice cream.

Karyn Knecht finds some choice toppings for her ice cream during Welcome Back Week.

Cousins Osualdo Gonzalez and Claudio Magana enjoy free ice cream.

Loki sets students at ease in the Dini Student Center with his friendly face.

Super Smash Brothers started Welcome Week Back with some friendly gaming.

Estefany Perez and Lizbeth Gonzalez found a space outdoors to enjoy their pizza.

PIzza with ASWN President Andrea Sanchez, right, was a popular day.

Students can learn more about clubs and organizations on campus by going to https://www.wnc.edu/wildcat-life/clubs-organizations/

The Club Fair gave students an opportunity to sign up for clubs that interested them.