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.
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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.
Students moving into Oak Hall were able to strike a pose with Louie.
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.
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.
Students had the opportunity to interact with Dwarf Nigerian goats, Angora rabbits, ducks, chickens, llamas, alpacas and more.
African Sulcata tortoises were just one of the animals students were able to interact with.
The newest class of UMSL students and their families were welcomed to campus at the second-annual New Student Convocation.
During New Student Convocation, new students heard from speakers including Chancellor Kristin Sobolik and Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Steven J. Berberich. They were also presented with a lapel pin and recited the Triton Creed to commemorate their induction into the UMSL community.
Members of the Pierre Laclede Honors College participate in Paint-a-Palooza, an annual tradition held in front of Provincial House.
