Welcome Week 2023
August 21-25, 2023
All Welcome Week events are MaroonBase eligible. Students who download the app, sign up, and check into the events can earn points to win prizes. The VMBS group code is 150255229276.
Resources Fair
Monday, Aug. 21 | 3-6 p.m.
VENI Grasshopper Room Hallway
The annual resources fair is designed to introduce new and existing campus members to the variety of well-being and academic support resources available at the VMBS and across Texas A&M University. This event is open to all of West Campus.
Bingo! Mixer
Tuesday, Aug. 22 | Noon to 1 p.m.
VENI Third Floor Commons
It’s not your grandparents’ Bingo! Make new connections and learn fun facts about your friends at the VMBS’ annual Bingo! Mixer. Snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by VOICE (Veterinarians for One Inclusive Community for Empowerment).
Safety Training with Texas A&M UPD
Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 5-7 p.m.
VIDI 103
Learn valuable self defense techniques from the Texas A&M University Police Department (UPD) in this interactive training class. Bring comfortable clothes and shoes and be prepared to sweat!
First-Generation Panel
Wednesday, Aug. 23 | Noon to 1 p.m.
VENI 101 B/C
Are you a first-generation college student or interested in learning more about the unique challenges these individuals face? Attend the panel to make connections, hear stories from first-gen students and faculty, and enjoy a sweet treat.
Mentorship Panel
Thursday, Aug. 24 | Noon to 12:45 p.m.
VIDI 105
Why is mentorship such an important part of higher education and veterinary medicine, in particular? Learn from a panel of faculty, staff, and students and find out what mentorship can do for you. Dessert will be provided.
Wellness Lunch & Learn
Friday, Aug. 25 | Noon to 1 p.m.
VENI 101 B/C
Enjoy a fun Friday dessert while learning wellness tips and tricks Mike Hawkins, the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital’s licensed professional counselor.
Have a happy, healthy, and safe fall semester!
Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
4461 TAMU | College Station, TX 77843-4461
Tel: 979.845.5051 | Web: vetmed.tamu.edu
