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Activities & Events

The Collis Center & Student Activities Office coordinates and organizes many annual events for students on campus. In addition to the events described below, this section of the web site also provides detailed information on:

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First-Year Orientation

A new beginning is always refreshing, but nothing is as invigorating to Dartmouth as each year's addition of the new first-year class. Departments from all over the College work together for ten months to make the week of orientation a warm, welcoming, informative and fun reception for the new students.

Homecoming Weekend

Over 10,000 members of the Dartmouth family gather on the Green each fall for Dartmouth Night, the focus of Homecoming Weekend. The night begins with a parade through town, followed by a pep rally in front of Dartmouth Hall and then it's on to the lighting of the massive bonfire built by the first year students. Saturday is a great day of athletic events that vary by year but always include a home football game.

Senior Symposium

The seniors spend fall and winter terms planning their Senior Symposium, an exciting academic gift to the College. The theme varies each year but the 3-day spring term event is always packed with provocative experts who serve on panels and debates across campus.

Green Key Weekend

Not to be confused with the Green Key Society, a junior honor society, Green Key Weekend is our College spring weeked for outdoor fun. Planned by students, the events vary from year to year but usually include outdoor bands, barbecues and athletic events.

Graduation Gala

Held each year on the night before Commencement, the Graduation Gala is a party at the Collis Center for all graduating students and their guests. The Gala includes dancing, student performers of all sorts, and light desserts. The Gala is suitable for all ages.

Last Updated: 4/16/07