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MISSOULA – A flurry of activities called Griz Winter Welcome will greet Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ returning to the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ after winter break.

The free events will be held Thursday, Jan. 9, through Friday, Jan. 17. They will include everything from s’mores around a campfire to a Roaring ’20s-themed party.

“We have some fun things planned to get Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ engaged and excited for spring semester,” said Hailey Michelson, the program adviser with UM’s Student Involvement Network. “It lets us tell Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ we are glad they are back!”

Spring semester classes start Monday, Jan. 13. Scheduled events for Griz Winter Welcome are:

• Thursday, Jan. 9 – A Lady Griz basketball game against the Eastern Washington Eagles starting at 7 p.m. in Dahlberg Arena.
  
  
• Friday, Jan. 10 – Residence Hall Activities. Check for posters in your residence hall lobby.
  
  
• Saturday, Jan. 11 – Grocery Bingo from 7 to 9 p.m. in the University Center Room 330. The event lets Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ meet new people and potentially win groceries.
  
  
• Sunday, Jan. 12 – Campfire and S’mores from 7 to 9 p.m. on the Oval. This event will offer a cozy campfire, treats, hot chocolate and conversation.
  
  
• Thursday, Jan. 16 – Popcorn Thursday from noon to 2 p.m. in the University Center Branch Center.
  
  
• Thursday, Jan. 16 – A University Center Art Gallery Opening Reception from 4 to 6 p.m. in the UC Art Gallery. “Visible Invisible – A Juried Art Show” will offer a new art installation and free appetizers.
  
  
• Thursday, Jan. 16 – “Branch Center Live: Voices with a Vision” from 7 to 8 p.m. in the second-floor UC Branch Center. The event will include local vocalist Red Clover, appetizers and great company.
  
  
• Friday, Jan. 17 – “Roaring ’20s Party: A Look at the Harlem Renaissance” from 8 to 10 p.m. in the UC Ballroom. Students will enjoy food, games, live music and dancing. Those who wear ’20s attire have a chance to win a costume contest.

A full schedule is online at , as well on the UM App (/mobile/).

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