EIU Student Life Office

Winter Welcome Dayz 2025: It’s #SnowBigDeal at EIU!

Get ready to kick off the Spring 2025 semester with Winter Welcome Days, January 13–16, 2025, at the MLK Jr. Union. This four-day celebration is packed with frosty fun, delicious treats, creative activities, and exciting giveaways—all designed to help new and returning Panthers start the year with a bang!

Sponsored by the University Board, Winter Welcome Days is your chance to enjoy everything from hot chocolate and mocktails to DIY crafts and Bingo prizes. Don’t miss out on snow much fun waiting for you during this winter-themed extravaganza!

Event Schedule

Monday, January 13
Winter Treats on the Go
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MLK Jr. Union - Bridge Lounge

• Hot Chocolate Kits
• Snowflake Lollipops & Cookies
• Photo Booth Station
• Winter Welcome Days T-shirt Giveaways
• Social Media Giveaway

Tuesday, January 14
Winter Crafts on the Go
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | MLK Jr. Union - Bridge Lounge

• Hot Coffee Bar
• Brownies & Snowflake Lollipops
• DIY Vision Boards & Custom Picture Frames
• Photo Booth Station
• Winter Welcome Days T-shirt Giveaways
• Social Media Giveaway

Wednesday, January 15
Winter Arts & Crafts Night
5 – 8:00 p.m. | MLK Jr. Union - University Ballroom & Bridge Lounge

• Hot Chocolate Bar & Cake Pops
• Caricature Artist, Henna Artist, Glitter Tattoos, and Face Painting
• Airbrush Artist & Stuff-A-Plush Station
• DIY Snow Globes, Sand Art, Word Art, Tote Bags, Photo Frames, Flags, and Pennants
• Photo Booth Station
• Winter Welcome Days T-shirt Giveaways
• Social Media Giveaway

Thursday, January 16
Winter Mystery Bingo
7 – 10 p.m. | MLK Jr. Union - Grand Ballroom

• Mindful Mocktails & Snack Bar
• Popcorn & Cotton Candy Station
• BINGO with Mystery Prizes
• Photo Booth Station
• Winter Welcome Days T-shirt Giveaways
• Social Media Giveaway

Don’t miss this chance to connect with fellow Panthers and make the most of your winter at EIU! See you there!