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Volunteers make freshman move-in day less stressful for new students and their families

At the beginning of each school year, �鶹ӰԺ faculty, staff and students volunteer to help incoming freshmen move into the university’s residence halls. The annual service program, called Movers and Groovers, is coordinated by �鶹ӰԺ Interhall Council, the student government of the residence halls on the �鶹ӰԺ 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 �鶹ӰԺ State, anticipates more than 500 volunteers this year.

“Movers and Groovers is such a great way to welcome our incoming students, Jenkins says. “�鶹ӰԺ 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.”

The Movers and Groovers program is part of �鶹ӰԺ State’s Welcome Weekend, an orientation program that will run from Aug. 24-27. Welcome Weekend includes activities and events to encourage students to explore the �鶹ӰԺ State community and provides a smooth transition to the university environment.

For more information about move-in day or �鶹ӰԺ State’s Residence Services, visit www.kent.edu/housing.