St. Norbert College will kick off the new school year on Sunday, Aug. 27, with a number of activities that will offer the whole college community an opportunity to come together

to celebrate the start of a new school year. Students, as well as faculty and staff and their families, can enjoy the following:

• 5 p.m.: Mass of the Holy Spirit at Old St. Joseph Church
• 6 p.m.: College-wide picnic at the Campus Center
• 6:30 p.m.: Concert provided by F.O.M.O. at the gazebo near the Campus Center (rain site: Michels Commons)
• 8:30 p.m.: Fireworks (weather permitting)

St. Norbert College would like to notify neighbors in the surrounding De Pere community that a brief fireworks show will take place on campus on Sunday, Aug. 27, at 8:30 p.m.,

weather permitting. The fireworks will be presented as a culmination of the college's annual opening day celebration in honor of the start of the school year. Students, along with

faculty and staff and their families, will be present for the celebration.

The fireworks will last approximately 10-15 minutes. Everyone in the community can enjoy the fireworks display, which will be launched over the Fox River near the Ray Van Den

Heuvel Family Campus Center. The display will be visible from either side of the river.

If you have any questions, contact St. Norbert College’s Campus Safety department at 920-403-3299.