Blues Week 25 kicks off Aug. 16

Mississippi University for Women will start the academic year with a week full of activities for students, beginning Aug. 16.

Sponsored by the Office of Student Life, Blues Week is an annual event that welcomes new and returning students to The W’s campus each fall. A week’s worth of programming gets students ready to take on the new school year.

“We are so excited for Blues Week 2025!” said Asia Duren, director of student life for The W. “The Blue Crew is ready to welcome new and returning students to campus. Blues Week is like an appetizer sampler – you get a taste of everything we have to offer at The W. It’s the time for students to make new friends, discover campus organizations, experience the events and resources departments have to offer and really get immersed in The W’s culture.”

Students have a variety of events to choose from throughout the week. Housing and Residence Life, Sodexo, Development & Alumni and Student Life will host a FareWelcome BBQ at 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16 on the Turner Hall field. There will be a first day photos event beginning at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 also on the Turner Hall Field.

Students will also get the chance to peruse organizational offerings on campus during the annual Organization and Community Fair in Pohl Gym, Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

The festivities will close out Sunday, Aug. 24 with a Beach Blizzard Luau & Pool Party, hosted by the Office of Development & Alumni, Campus Recreation, Office of Student Life, MUW Alumni Association and Owls Athletics at 6 p.m. at the Stark Backyard and Pool.

For a complete listing of events, please go to https://www.muw.edu/bluesweek.

Highlights of Blues Week 2025:

• Sunday, Aug. 18
o 3:30 p.m.: The W Olympics, hosted by Student Life and W Leadership, in the Limbert Assembly Room.
o 8 p.m.: Foam party, hosted by Housing and Residence Life, in the Stark Recreation Center Backyard.

• Monday, Aug. 18
o 6 p.m.: Trivioke in the Limbert Assembly Room.

• Tuesday, Aug. 19
o 1 p.m.: UN 101 Kickoff in the Pope Banquet Room, sponsored by the Student Success Center and Student Life (required for all first-year students).
o 2 p.m.: SnoCones for Success on the Turner Hall Field, hosted by the Student Success Center.
o 5 p.m.: The Serenade.
o 9 p.m.: Late-night breakfast, hosted by Housing and Residence Life.

• Wednesday, Aug. 20
o 7:30 p.m.: Freeze the Moment with Social & Greek Life in the Stark Recreation Center Backyard.

• Friday, Aug. 22
o Owl Fest Concert at the Bryan Green Gazebo.

• Saturday, Aug. 23
o 5 p.m.: Mud volleyball on the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Soccer Field.