2026 PACK Welcome Week: Full Schedule

Before you dive into your first term of classes, we have a jam-packed week of exciting activities to help you become acclimated to campus life. From speakers, to socials, to signing your name on the sidewalk, join your fellow new wolves to begin making your mark at WOU!

By participating in PACK Welcome Week, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded and grant Western Oregon University the permission to use your image, voice, and likeness in any university materials or communications.

If you would like to request disability-related accommodation(s) to participate in a WOU activity or event, complete the online request form at least three (3) business days in advance. If you have questions, please contact Disability Access Services (DAS) at 503-838-8250 or [email protected].

3:00pm PDT

Ed Session Block 2: HSI Loteria

Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT

Ackerman Hall, Room 139

Join us for a fun game of HSI Loteria. Win prizes and learn about WOU

Speakers

Cristian Mendez Garcia

Tuesday September 22, 2026 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139

Educational Session, Diversity & Inclusion

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Giveaway/Prizes, Interactive, Multicultural/Cultural Community

9:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 4: ASWOU Who? Let's talk Student Government

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT

Werner University Center, Santiam Room

Did you know that ASWOU serves and supports all students on campus? Come learn about all things student government at Western: who they are, what they do, how to share your needs and opinions as a student, and how to get involved!

Speakers

ASWOU President

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room

Educational Session, Student Life

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Interactive, LGBTQ+ Inclusive, Multicultural/Cultural Community

9:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 4: Get Ready to Run with the Pack

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT

Werner University Center, Willamette Room

The journey starts now, and your Wolf Pack is here to help you lead the way!
Not sure if your tuition is paid? Has your financial aid come through? Not sure where to get your textbooks? Curious about refunds? Need help with adding or dropping classes?

Join us for an info-packed session to get all your questions answered. You'll walk away feeling confident, prepared, and ready to howl into your first term like a true Wolf!

Speakers

Multicultural Student Services and Programs

Wednesday September 23, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room

Educational Session, Academic Resources

Audience/Session Tags First-Generation Friendly, Multicultural/Cultural Community

11:00am PDT

Trot into Title IX - Title IX Trail Challenge (Mini Horse Edition)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT

The Grove

Gaining Title IX knowledge might not be on your list of to-do's this welcome week, but it will be when you realize you can do it with the help of a miniature pony!! Join the Title IX Coordinator (with the help of WOU's Equestrian team members) in a friendly competition involving obstacles, Title IX trivia, and Cookie Monster (the wonder pony)!!

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm PDT
The Grove

Mini Event

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Drop-In Event, First-Generation Friendly, Giveaway/Prizes, Interactive, LGBTQ+ Inclusive, Multicultural/Cultural Community, Outdoor Event, Returning/Non-Traditional Student Friendly, Recommended for On-Campus Residents, Social Event

11:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 6: Peace not War, Food not Bombs!

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Ackerman Hall, Room 139

This course examines people who have made a contribution to peace in the world and explores the ways in which we can create a more peaceful society. We will discuss the lives and works of peacemakers such as Martin Luther King, Mohandas Gandhi, and Dorothy Day.

Speakers

Eliot Dickinson

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139

Educational Session, Academic Resources

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Academic Focused, First-Generation Friendly, LGBTQ+ Inclusive, Multicultural/Cultural Community, Q&A Focused, Returning/Non-Traditional Student Friendly, Recommended for On-Campus Residents, Transfer Friendly, Veteran & Military Connected

11:30am PDT

Ed Session Block 6: Rest, Rage, Repeat: Real Talk on Chronic Illness & Disability in College

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT

Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 101

Starting college with a disability or chronic illness can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to figure it out alone! This session is about finding community, sharing real experiences, and learning how to navigate this new challenge… college life!

Come check out and join WOU’s Disability and Chronic Illness Club to learn about support, resources, and community here on campus.

Whether you're newly navigating a diagnosis, have years of experience, or you're a disability ally, you belong here.

Speakers

WOU’s Disability and Chronic Illness Support Club (DCISC)

Wednesday September 23, 2026 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Richard Woodcock Education Center, Room 101

Educational Session, Student Life

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Academic Focused, Commuter Recommended, First-Generation Friendly, Interactive, LGBTQ+ Inclusive, Multicultural/Cultural Community, Q&A Focused, Returning/Non-Traditional Student Friendly, Recommended for On-Campus Residents, Social Event

10:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 7: Discover Leadership and the Leadership Certificate

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT

Werner University Center, Santiam Room

Dive into the world of leadership with this brief introduction into the topic! We'll talk about the various ways to lead on campus, and opportunities to develop ourselves and our own skills. After all, we will each find ourselves in a leadership position at one time or another. This fun and interactive session will focus on the understanding that leadership is a skill and that it can be developed - what we do with that information is up to us.

Speakers

Ben Barlow

Thursday September 24, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Santiam Room

Educational Session, Student Life

Audience/Session Tags All Students, First-Generation Friendly, Interactive, LGBTQ+ Inclusive, Multicultural/Cultural Community, Returning/Non-Traditional Student Friendly, Recommended for On-Campus Residents, Transfer Friendly

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 8: Debate 101: Does pineapple belong on pizza?

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

Ackerman Hall, Room 139

Enjoy a slice of pizza and debate pizza topping choices while learning about the Model United Nations club

Speakers

Caleb Ihne

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Ackerman Hall, Room 139

Educational Session, Student Life

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Academic Focused, Free Food!, Interactive, Multicultural/Cultural Community, Social Event

11:00am PDT

Ed Session Block 8: MSU Meet and Greet

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT

Werner University Center, Willamette Room

Do you like to learn about culture and celebrate diversity? Come meet the Multicultural Student Union, one of the most active and influential student organizations at WOU that promotes cultural awareness on campus and in the surrounding community. Don't miss out on this event to hangout with friends and come have some fun!

Speakers

Multicultural Student Union

Thursday September 24, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am PDT
Werner University Center, Willamette Room

Educational Session, Student Life

Audience/Session Tags All Students, Free Food!, First-Generation Friendly, Multicultural/Cultural Community, Social Event

2:30pm PDT

Soda Soiree: Italian Sodas, WOU Staff and YOU!

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Werner University Center, Fire Pit (Across from Grove)

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members." -Coretta Scott King

Come enjoy an ITALIAN SODA and meet some important folks that can fill you in on different aspects of life at Western Oregon University - from ways to report things to other campus resources. We will have you covered.

Thursday September 24, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Werner University Center, Fire Pit (Across from Grove)

Mini Event