Unfiltered: Move-in and Welcome Days

This article is part of an ongoing series in which members of the university community document their experiences, both on campus and beyond, from their unique perspective.

Move-in and Welcome Days are a hilltop ritual. For 26 years, Vice President of Student Affairs Lisa Kirkpatrick has been roaming the St. Edward’s campus during move-in to greet new and returning students to campus. It’s one way that she and the entire Student Affairs team demonstrates the strong community and sense of inclusion that are core to the university. We asked Dr. K. to document a move-in year that was like no other. Here’s her behind-the-scenes look at how the community worked together to welcome our students home.