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The Blue Streaks are back! As John Carroll University welcomes back students for the Fall 2022 semester, follow along with this webpage and on social media with #BlueStreaksAreBack to stay up-to-date with the latest news and highlights from "Blue Streaks are Back" events!

 

 

Homecoming & Family Weekend

 

From September 23-26, the John Carroll community gathered on campus in celebration of Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022. From Tower Time on Wednesday through the S. Belvoir Blvd. Street Fair, on-campus athletic events and the annual Alumni Awards Dinner, we were thrilled to welcome so many new and familiar faces back to campus!

 

Thanks to everyone who celebrated with us!

 

Academic Resource Fair

 

On September 14th, we hosted the Academic Resource Fair, where students could chat with departments across campus about all of the resources JCU has to offer!

 

Student Involvement Fair

 

On September 9, we hosted the Student Involvement Fair! Dozens of student organizations shared information and answered questions about getting involved on campus.

Browse through all of our student orgs on Carroll Connect: https://jcu.presence.io/organizations

 

Mass of the Holy Spirit

 

The JCU community congregated once again on September 8 for the annual Mass of the Holy Spirit at Church of the Gesu. The mass was followed by a community lunch. Thanks to all who attended!

 

Tower Time (9/7)

 

Students, faculty and staff congregated to celebrate Unity at the September 7 Tower Time. The event featured a short student presentation to open up the interfaith commons, activities, food, live music, and giveaway prints of the Golden Rule Interfaith Mural.

 

Multicultural Welcome Celebration

 

On September 6, CSDI hosted their annual Multicultural Welcome Celebration, as part of this fall’s #BlueStreaksAreBack festivities. Thanks to all who attended!

Learn more about JCU’s Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion here.

 

Welcome Back Concert

 

On September 3, we hosted our annual Welcome Back Concert! Thanks to Granger Smith, Earl Dibbles Jr. and Dylan Schneider for their performances, and University Club for hosting the event!

Learn more about the University Club here.

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Westminster

 

On September 1, Don Shula Stadium opened its doors once again to welcome students and families back to campus for Blue Streaks are Back. The exciting game resulted in a 2-2 tie. 

Learn more about JCU Athletics here.

 

Tower Time (8/31)

 

Our first Tower Time of Fall 2022 was a blast! Thanks to everyone who came to the newly re-named St. Ignatius Plaza to celebrate being back together on campus.

 

 

Donuts and Directions

 

On August 29, we celebrated Blue Streaks are Back with Donuts & Directions across campus! Our faculty and staff handed out these delicious treats and answered questions for students looking to make the most of their JCU experience.

 

Fall Kickoff Mass

On August 28, we held our first Mass on campus to kickoff the fall semester! 

Learn more about Campus Ministry here.

 

Meet CLE

 

On August 25, we celebrated #BlueStreaksAreBack with Meet CLE! Sponsored by CSSA, Meet CLE is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage with JCU's community partners around the city of Cleveland for Living the Mission Day.  Thanks to all who took part!Learn more about John Carroll's Center for Service-Learning and Social Action here.

 

Freshman Move-In

 

John Carroll University welcomed the Class of 2026 to campus at Freshman Move-In Day on August 24. Highlights from the day included the official openings of the newly-renovated Dolan Residence Hall & Schott Dining Hall!

 

Athletics Move-In

 

John Carroll University began welcoming students back to campus on August 9 when our first groups of student-athletes moved into the residence halls. 

For more information on JCU's Athletics, visit jcusports.com!

 

August 28

 

Fall Kick-Off Mass

Location: St. Francis Chapel

Time: 9:00 p.m.

 

August 29

 

Donuts & Directions

Location: Varies across campus

Time: 7:45-9 a.m.

 

Group Fitness Kickoff

Location: Fitness Studio

Time: 4:30 – 7:30 p.m.

 

August 31

 

Tower Time

Location: St. Ignatius Plaza

Time: 1:50-2:20 p.m.

 

Fraternity & Sorority Life Cook Out

Location: Main Quad

Time: 5-7 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

September 1

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Westminster

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 4:45 p.m.

 

Trivia LIVE!

Location: LSC Conference Room

Time: 8-9:30 p.m.

 

September 2

 

Movie & Inflatable Night

Location: Hamlin Quad

Time: 6-10:30 p.m.

 

September 3

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Washington & Jefferson

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 1 p.m.

 

Men’s Soccer vs. Kenyon

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 6 p.m.

 

Welcome Back Concert

Location: Main Quad

Time: 7-10:30 p.m.

 

September 4

 

Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners

Location: Progressive Field

Time: 2:40 p.m.

 

September 5: Labor Day – No Classes

 

September 6

 

Multicultural Welcome

Location: St. Ignatius Plaza

Time: 4-5:30 p.m.

 

September 7

 

Intramural Yard Games

Location: Main Quad

Time: 1-3 p.m.

 

Tower Time: Unity

Location: St. Ignatius Plaza

Time: 1:50-2:20 p.m.

 

Volleyball vs. Chatham University

Location: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Gymnasium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

September 8

 

Mass of the Holy Spirit

Location: Church of the Gesu

Time: 12:05 p.m.

 

Virtual Trivia

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

September 9

 

Yoga & Reflection

Location: Fitness Studio

Time: 12-1 p.m.

 

Student Involvement Fair

Location: Main Quad

Time: 3-5 p.m.

 

University Club Event TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

September 10

 

Men’s Soccer vs. Carnegie Mellon

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Michael Kent: Comedian & Magician

Location: Marinello Little Theater

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

September 14

 

Academic Resource Fair

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Mount Aloysius College

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

September 15

 

Virtual Trivia

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

September 16

 

Campus Ministry Retreat

Location: Off Campus

Dates: September 16-18

 

Silent Disco

Location: Intramural Gymnasium

Time: 9-11 p.m.

 

September 17

 

Football vs. Baldwin Wallace

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 1:30 p.m.

 

Men’s Soccer vs. Ohio Wesleyan

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

University Club Event TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

September 18

 

Dragon Boat Festival

Location: Black River Landing

Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

September 21

 

Tower Time: Homecoming

Location: St. Ignatius Plaza

Time: 1:50-2:20 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

September 22

 

Volleyball vs. Allegheny

Location: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Gymnasium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Virtual Trivia

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

September 23

 

Homecoming Dance

Location: Botanical Gardens

Time: 7-11 p.m.

 

September 24

 

Intramural Cornhole Tournament

Location: TBD

Time: 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

 

Homecoming Street Fair

Location: S. Belvoir Blvd.

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

 

Football vs. Heidelberg

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 1:30 p.m.

 

Men’s Soccer vs. Calvin University

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 6 p.m.

 

Casino Night

Location: LSC Conference Room

Time: 7-9 p.m.

 

University Club Late Night Event

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

September 25

 

Homecoming Mass

Location: Kulas Auditorium

Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

 

Homecoming Brunch

Location: Schott Dining Hall

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Wooster

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 2 p.m.

 

Virtual Bingo

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

September 28

 

Volleyball vs. Hiram College

Location: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Gymnasium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

September 29

 

Virtual Trivia

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

September 30

 

Campus Ministry First Year Retreat

Location: Off Campus

Dates: September 30 – October 1

 

University Club Event TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

October 1

 

Intramural Spikeball Tournament

Location: Main Quad

Time: TBD

 

Volleyball vs. Wilmington

Location: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Gymnasium

Time: 1 p.m.

 

University Club Event TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

October 5

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Heidelberg

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

October 6

 

Virtual Trivia

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

October 7

 

University Club Event TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

October 8

 

Fair Trade Expo

Location: TBD

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

 

Football vs. Marietta

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 1:30 p.m.

 

Women’s Soccer vs. Marietta

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

University Club Event TBD

Location: TBD

Time: TBD

 

October 12

 

Meet Your Major

Location: TBD

Time: 2-3:30 p.m.

 

Men’s Soccer vs. Baldwin Wallace

Location: Don Shula Stadium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Volleyball vs. Baldwin Wallace

Location: Tony DeCarlo Varsity Gymnasium

Time: 7 p.m.

 

Murphy Mass

Location: Murphy Chapel

Time: 9:30-10:30 p.m.

 

October 13

 

Virtual Trivia

Location: Virtual

Time: 8-9 p.m.

 

October 14-16: Fall Break – No Classes