News and College Life

New students, parents, volunteers and carts full of belongings are reflected in a a Griggs Dormitory window during move in day. 

A residential hall student volunteer leaps into the air as they help freshmen move in to the halls on Saturday Aug. 10, 2019.

Real carnival rides and games light up the night during welcome week event, Monocle Madness.

Orientation leader Julian Peña plays cornhole as part of an orientation session for incoming students.

A student plays corn hole, also known as bags, inside the Wells Library during the Herman B House Party at IU Bloomington on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019. The open house was part of the IU Bloomington Welcome Week and serves as a way to introduce incoming freshmen to services and facilities available at the main campus library.

A student runs with a mini fridge through a downpour during IU Bloomington move-in at Forest Quad on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2019. A pop-up thunderstorm soaked several of those who moved in residence halls later in the afternoon.

Bill Nitschke performs with the Division BMX Stunt Team during Bikes and Burgers at IU Bloomington on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019. The event, part of the IU Bloomington Welcome Week, tailored to early-arriving freshmen and transfer students. 

Dance students stretch outside the Fine Arts hall before class during the second day of Fall 2019 on Aug. 21, 2019 in Gainesville, Fla. 

Kate Kate Santacruz, student body president, shows off her sunglasses reflecting the college logo during the first day of Fall 2019 on Aug. 20, 2019 in Gainesville, Fla.