Welcome week events introduce freshmen to campus

Today marks the beginning of Welcome Week, a series of days filled with events put on by the Office of Orientation Programs for new and returning students.\nThe festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. when President Adam Herbert and IU-Bloomington Interim Chancellor Ken Gros Louis preside over the annual Freshman Induction Ceremony at Assembly Hall. \nKevin Wanzer, an educational speaker, will talk about celebrating diversity at the opening of CultureFest at 4:30 p.m. Thursday in the IU Auditorium. Wanzer has previously addressed the United Nations, given presentations at the White House and worked with The Late Show with David Letterman. After the presentation, CultureFest moves outdoors and boasts food, music and games from around the world.\nFinally, a rally to teach new students everything from the IU Fight Song to athletic and classroom traditions is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Friday in Assembly Hall.\nFor more information about Welcome Week events, contact Associate Director of Orientation Programs Melanie Payne at 855-6189.