With hundreds of murals painted across the city, it's hard to miss the meaningful artwork that tells the stories of social and cultural movements, as well as history that is uniquely Ithaca. We'll sample a vast selection of these murals with a tour through the city filled with great conversation and community. This program would be a great fit for students who are interested in the arts, social justice, cultural movements, and getting to know Downtown Ithaca, from the Commons to the gorges!
Walk, talk, and learn with new friends!
Murals in Motion is an opportunity for first year students to get acquainted with the vibrant and artistic community that is Downtown Ithaca!
In this program, participants will:
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Take a tour of Ithaca that focuses on the hundreds of murals that paint the city
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Grab lunch at a local Ithaca restaurant
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Visit a downtown gorge trail for a beautiful afternoon walk
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Finish the day with ice cream downtown
Program Logistics
- New students can participate in this Jumpstart program on August 19-20, 2024
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Jumpstart participants will move into their residence hall rooms on Monday, August 19 between 9:00am - 4:00pm.
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The program runs from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Monday (includes a welcome BBQ!), approximately 9:00am-6:00pm on Tuesday, with a Jumpstart closing event on Tuesday evening.
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A catered lunch will be provided for participants of this program on Tuesday, all other meals will be covered by your IC meal plan in the dining hall. Transportation and all program materials are provided for this program.
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Participants will be engaged in fun and physical activities; please wear clothes and shoes that will allow you to walk 2-3 miles downtown.
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There is no charge for this program.