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Students dance the night away at the Silent Disco as part of 2017 Welcome Week festivities. Photo by Thomas Graning\/ Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services<\/p><\/div>\n

OXFORD, Miss. \u2013 As the 2018-19 academic year draws near, members of the University of Mississippi<\/a> community have plenty of activities to get them plugged in during Welcome Month, which runs through Sept. 14.<\/p>\n

“The start of the year is always a special time for Ole Miss, with new students and faculty, new relationships and new classes,” Chancellor Jeffrey Vitter said. “There’s an unmistakable upswing in the vibrancy of our campus when the student body returns in full force each fall; it’s truly energizing.”<\/p>\n

Coordinated by the Ole Miss Student Union<\/a> and Student Activities Association<\/a>, the schedule features nearly 100 events and activities, ranging from movies in the Grove to fitness events.<\/p>\n

“More programs and events are offered than ever,” said Bradley Baker, Student Union director. “We hope to welcome students to the Ole Miss campus with many ways to get involved and become engaged while here.”<\/p>\n

Partners include the Office of the Chancellor, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Center for Student Success and First Year Experience, Associated Student Body, Campus Recreation, Center for Inclusion and Cross Cultural Engagement, Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Fraternal Leadership and Learning, National Panhellenic Council and Office of Leadership and Advocacy.<\/p>\n

Among the scheduled events:<\/p>\n