Saturday, September 23
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Brunch
Check your dining hall for exact meal times.
Cardinal Service Fair
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Wilbur Field
Start your service journey at the Cardinal Service Fair. Through Cardinal Service you can join a student service organization, community organization or service program, take a community-engaged course in your major, embark on a service internship locally/nationally/globally, and integrate service into your future career. Come meet student leaders of 50+ student service organizations, 20+ local Bay Area community organizations, and staff from the Haas Center for Public Service.
Stanford Athletics Giveaway
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Arguello Field (next to Wilbur Field)
Stanford Athletics welcomes you to The Farm. To learn how to snag FREE giveaways, cheer on your Cardinal, and make Stanford Athletics a part of your Stanford Journey, visit the Red Zone website to learn everything you need to know.
Queer & Gender Marginalized Crafternoon at the WCC
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | WCC, Fire Truck House Back Patio
Do you identify as Queer and Femme/Trans/Nonbinary/Gender Expansive, etc. or questioning and looking to find community on campus? Then stop by the Fire Truck House and join us for an afternoon of snacks, music, and fun. Relax with some collective healing arts and crafts by making earrings and jewelry to enhance your authentic and creative style. You’ll also have a chance to learn more about the unique spaces, resources, and support available to you in the Fire Truck House. Sponsored by the Women’s Community Center and Queer Student Resources Orientation Committees.
Stanford Football Vs. Arizona
Kick-off Time, 4:00 p.m. | Stanford Stadium Gate 3, SUID required for admission
Come cheer on your Stanford Cardinal at the first home game of the academic year. Student tickets are free for home games - just swipe your SUID card. Learn more at gostanford.com/redzone. Gates open 90 minutes prior to kick-off.
Dinner
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Residence Dining Halls
Check your dining hall for exact meal times.
Chill-Axe at the Axe & Palm
5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | The Axe & Palm, Old Union
Enjoy the best burgers on the Farm. Learn about the legendary Axe and Stanford’s athletic traditions while meeting fellow students. Raffle prizes all night long.
Common Origins Dance Workshop
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | White Plaza Stage
Interested in Stanford’s hip-hop dance scene? Join this workshop led by Common Origins, Stanford’s largest hip-hop dance team, featuring two original pieces taught by our CO-reographers. No partners or previous experience necessary.
O-Show
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Meyer Green
One of NSO’s oldest traditions. Come to the O-Show and watch Stanford’s a cappella groups showcase their talents under the stars. Bring a blanket to sit on.
CoHo Open Mic Night
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | CoHo, Tresidder Memorial Union
Check out Open Mic Night at the CoHo (Coffee House). NSO will cover drinks for the first 50 frosh and transfers - bring your SUID card. Sign-up to perform here.
Cardinal Nights Presents: Arcade Night
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Tresidder Memorial Union Back Patio
Join us for a fun night with a wide variety of arcade games, glow mini-golf, and snacks. Become a pinball wizard, or a Pac-Man winner. We’ll have something for everyone. Sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement.
AANSOC Okada Chillout
9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Okada House Back Patio, Wilbur Hall (enter from Wilbur Courtyard)
Meet fellow frosh, transfer, and upperclass residents, and get a taste for living in the Asian American ethnic theme dorm. Sponsored by the Asian American New Student Orientation Committee.