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Ready, Set, Roar

Welcome to the Ready, Set, Your! A guide to your first days at on the bluff. As an incoming student, Ready, Set, Roar offers weeks of activities for you first semester at LMU.

This Week at LMU

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Beyond the Spotlight with Nia Sioux

Join us on September 18th at 7pm for an inspiring conversation with Nia about her journey, career, and creating opportunities beyond the spotlight. First 10 people in lines will get an exclusive meet and greet with Nia.

Friday, Sept. 18
7 p.m.
St. Rob's Auditorium

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Coastal Cleanup Day, Beach Hang, and Surf Lessons

Come join Outdoor and Adventure Recreation and the Pam Rector Center for Service and Action for Coastal Cleanup Day. The team will join Heal the Bay to do a beach cleanup, then spend the day at the beach hanging out and enjoying the sun.

Saturday, Sept. 19
9 a.m.
Meet at Xavier Parking Lot

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BRC Pool Grand Re-opening Pool Party

Join Campus Recreation in a students-only event to re-open the pool- there will be DJs, food, raffles, and sun! Bring your own towel and let's cannon ball into the fall semester!

Sunday, Sept. 20
noon
Burns Recreation Center Pool

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The Longest Table

Pull up a chair, share a meal, and connect with students, faculty, staff, and alumni through meaningful conversation at The Longest Table on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 22
4 p.m.
Sunken Garden

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Mid Autumn Festival During Wellness Wednesday

Join Asian Pacific Islander Desi Student Services alongside other APIDA registered student organizations who are tabling to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival. Engage in fun, cultural activities and win prizes/snacks.

Wednesday, Sept. 23
11 a.m.
Alumni Mall

First-Year Retreat

Join over 75+ students to hear stories of triumph in transition, build community in small groups, reflect on your hopes and fears for college, and celebrate new connections over campfires, karaoke, and more.

Friday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Oct. 4
4 p.m.
Salvation Army Camp in Malibu

Hometown Pride: Regional Dinners

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Southern California and Hawaii

Monday, Sept., 14, at 5 p.m.
Southern California and Hawaii

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Northern California and Pacific Northwest

Tuesday, Sept., 15, at 5 p.m.
Alaska, Oregon, and Washington

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The South

Thursday, Sept., 17, at 5 p.m.
Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, and West Virginia

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East Coast

Wednesday, Sept., 23, at 5 p.m.
East (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia)

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Midwest and Mountain

Thursday, Sept., 24, at 5 p.m.
Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Wisconsin) and the Mountain region (Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming)

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