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They're back.

Students are back on campus, adjusting to residence life, registering for classes, renewing friendships and finding their way around.

Welcome Week began Sunday and continues to Sunday, Sept. 9. Events continue throughout the week and are designed to introduce students to the University — the serious and the fun sides!

Today students have an opportunity to visit their respective Faculties. This afternoon there is a Maroons Spirit Event featuring a “human conveyer belt” on Les Prince Field and a concert in the Faculty Hollow this evening.

Wednesday's activities include the MSU ClubsFest 2001 and the Air Bands Competition from 2 to 4 p.m.

The McMaster Backyard Party 2001 which includes a comedy festival, laser tag and Karaoke@the Rat begins at 9 p.m.

Classes begin Thursday at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday, the Mauraders take on the Waterloo Warriors at Les Prince Field at 2 p.m. Various other charity events and the First Year Finale are scheduled throughout the day. For a complete schedule, click on Welcome Week 2001: A Mac Odyssey.

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They&#039;re back.<p><br />
Students are back on campus, adjusting to residence life, registering for classes, renewing friendships and finding their way around.<p><br />
Welcome Week began Sunday and continues to Sunday, Sept. 9. Events continue throughout the week and are designed to introduce students to the University -- the serious and the fun sides!<p><br />
Today students have an opportunity to visit their respective Faculties. This afternoon there is a Maroons Spirit Event featuring a "human conveyer belt" on Les Prince Field and a concert in the Faculty Hollow this evening.<p><br />
Wednesday&#039;s activities include the MSU ClubsFest 2001 and the Air Bands Competition from 2 to 4 p.m.<p><br />
The McMaster Backyard Party 2001 which includes a comedy festival, laser tag and Karaoke@the Rat begins at 9 p.m.<p><br />
Classes begin Thursday at 8:30 a.m.<p><br />
Saturday, the Mauraders take on the Waterloo Warriors at Les Prince Field at 2 p.m. Various other charity events and the First Year Finale are scheduled throughout the day. For a complete schedule, click on <a href="http://www.mcmaster.ca/ww">Welcome Week 2001: A Mac Odyssey</a>.    <br />

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