California Baptist University 2022

Return Rev Up Students get hyped during Welcome Weekend L Lancers coming back to campus this year were met with welcome signs, games and countless events during Welcome Weekend. Each day was filled with students moving in, numerous activities, and the excitement of being back in person. evening concluded with cheerleaders and the dance team teaching everyone the CBU fight song. The weekend continued outdoors with “This or That Kickback,” where students were given the option to choose their own adventure with options for everyone, including a pool party, relaxation lounge and fitness classes. Hoping to leave a good impression was Emily Culmer,

After a year of online education, incoming freshmen and as returning students could attend the festivities in person. Student leaders worked to make it a comfortable and connected atmosphere. “Last year for Welcome Weekend everything was online with videos to watch, but this year we really wanted to show what CBU is all about and make everyone feel like they belong,” says residential adviser Jordan Covenitch, senior liberal arts major. The

This year we really wanted to show what CBU is all about and make everyone feel like they belong. Jordan Covenitch senior liberal arts major

program coordinator for New Student Programs at Community Life. “This was some people’s first in-person experience so we wanted to make su,re it celebrated who we are as a

university and still keeping everyone safe and healthy,” Culmer says. Amovie night held on the Front Lawn rounded out the weekend with games, food trucks, giveaways and a Disney costume

contest. “I hope to see more nights

events were constructed in a way where students could enjoy themselves but still feel safe amid COVID-19 restrictions. Kicking off the weekend on Friday night, Lancers were greeted with a pre-party on the patio with games, giveaways and a DJ. The

like this movie night because it was fun to see everyone together building community after a year of separation,” says Kaitlyn Grimminger, sophomore pre-nursing student. As CBU welcomed students back, they were quick to embrace building community again.

WORDS Gracie Servin

PHOTO Elijah Hickman

DESIGN Kia Harlan

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