Since 1944, Goon Squad members have been the friendly group of returning students who greet new students as they arrive on campus and help them move into their residence halls. Responsibilities • Attend a Goon Squad Required Training on Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 from 7-8 p.m. in Hendricks Chapel. • Greet new students, families and supporters and wayfinding. • Help new students move into their residence halls. Goon Squad Benefits • Early move-in date of Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 for North Campus residents (no exceptions). • Early move-in date of Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 for South Campus residents (no exceptions). • Receive three hours of community service per volunteer shift. These may also count toward Whitman and Honors requirements. • Receive Goon Squad swag. • Recruit new students for your Registered Student Organization (RSO). • RSOs meeting the Goon Squad volunteer requirement will be invited to table at the Orange Blast Involvement Fair on Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. • Make a positive impact with new students, families and supporters during move-in. 2023 New Student Move-In Schedule • Tuesday, Aug. 22 | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • Thursday, Aug. 24 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. If you have any questions about your organization meeting the Orange Blast Involvement Fair volunteer requirement and/or to request accommodations, please contact us at welcome@syr.edu or call 315.443.9187.
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