At the beginning of the fall and spring semesters, as students return for classes and new students arrive on campus, the Office of Student Life and Engagement offers a variety fun and engaging activities to help welcome both new and returning students to the Rush University community.
![A man riding an inflatable shark](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/legacy/Student Services/block-party-mechanical-shark.jpg)
![Benny the Bull doing a headstand](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/legacy/Student Services/block-party-benny-bull.jpg)
![A woman in an inflatable maze](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/legacy/Student Services/block-party-inflatable-maze.jpg)
![A woman with a sledge hammer](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/legacy/Student Services/block-party-strength-test-hammer.jpg)
For questions about any past or future Welcome Back Week Events, please contact the Office of Student Life and Engagement.