Students connect across campus during first week of the fall semester

by | Aug 26, 2024

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann captured activity around campus during the first week of classes.

The University of Missouri–St. Louis enjoyed an eventful start to the fall semester last week, featuring plenty of opportunities for new and returning students to connect with each other across campus.

Campus photographer Derik Holtmann was out and about throughout the week to capture it all. Here’s what he saw.

View more UMSL photos by visiting the UMSL Flickr and Instagram accounts.

Move-in Day 2024

UMSL students, faculty and staff helped students move into Oak Hall, a six-story residential hall, during Move-In Day ahead of the start of the fall semester.

Move-in Day 2024

Students moving into Oak Hall were able to strike a pose with Louie.

First Day of Fall Semester 2024

UMSL students make their way to and from classes on the first day of the fall semester on Aug. 19. Construction projects on the quad have created detours and new routes for the students to negotiate.

Petting Zoo

To celebrate the first week of classes, UMSL’s Office of Student Involvement hosted Eagle Eye Traveling Petting Zoo on the lawn outside of the Recreation and Wellness Center for the Pet The Pets event.

Petting Zoo

Students had the opportunity to interact with Dwarf Nigerian goats, Angora rabbits, ducks, chickens, llamas, alpacas and more.

Petting Zoo

African Sulcata tortoises were just one of the animals students were able to interact with.

Honors Orientation 2024

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