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Mane Movers

A person pushes a large red rolling cart filled with bags, boxes, and other move-in items along a campus walkway

Become a Mane Mover

Mane Movers are volunteers made up of student leaders, staff, and faculty who will assist with directing traffic, unloading vehicles, moving belongings into residence halls, answering questions, and helping students and families navigate the arrival process. The initiative strengthens LMU's commitment to belonging and community by offering a welcome presence, allowing the LMU community to greet new incoming students, and create lasting connections.

Why become a Mane Mover?

By serving as a Mane Mover, you'll:

  • Welcome new students and families to the LMU community.
  • Help create a warm, inclusive, and supportive arrival experience.
  • Build connections with fellow LMU staff, students, and campus partners.
  • Support a smooth move-in process during one of the university's most important traditions.
  • Receive a T-shirt to wear during your shift.
  • Get a $15 Welcome Week voucher following your completed shift.

How can you help?

Four female students in red shirts pose behind a table with a blue tablecloth at move in.

Greeter

Be the first friendly face our newest Lions encounter. Welcome students and families, answer questions, and guide them through the move-in process.

 

A student stands inside a dorm room holding a blue sweatshirt that had red letters for LMU

Crew Member

Assist students and families with unloading belongings, transporting items, and navigating residence hall move-in. Your support helps make a potentially stressful day easier and more enjoyable.

 

A person in a red polo shirt pushes a red moving cart across campus during move in.

Sweep

Support students inside the residence halls by helping them locate rooms, answering questions, collecting bins, and ensuring hallways remain welcoming and organized.

 

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Team Lead

Provide leadership for a move-in area, coordinate volunteers, assist with problem-solving, and help ensure a smooth experience for students, families, and fellow Mane Movers. Previous leadership, housing, or orientation experience is preferred.

 

Orientation and Shift Options

Attend a required virtual training session during the week of August 17–21. Four shifts will be available on Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 27 (with overlapping times will allow for crew transitions).