Husky Haulers Lighten Load on Move-in Day

There were smiles all round as hundreds of student volunteers helped freshmen and their families at residence halls across campus on Friday.

Husky Hauler Declan Hussey '18 (ENG) outside Oliver Ellsworth Hall on Aug. 28, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Husky Hauler Declan Hussey '18 (ENG) outside Oliver Ellsworth Hall on Aug. 28, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Husky Haulers help freshman and parents cary items to their rooms during move-in day on Aug. 28, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Husky Haulers help freshmen and families carry items to their rooms during move-in day on Aug. 28. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)

A small army of enthusiastic volunteers helped freshmen move into their residence halls on Friday. Clad in distinctive red T-shirts emblazoned with the legend “Husky Haulers,” more than 800 student volunteers were stationed across campus to assist the new students and their families.

Husky Hauler Declan Hussey '18 (ENG) outside Oliver Ellsworth Hall on Aug. 28, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
There were smiles all round as Husky Hauler Declan Hussey ’18 (ENG) worked with resident assistants to help a family move their student into Oliver Ellsworth Hall. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Husky Hauler Jason Marano '18 (BUS) outside Oliver Ellsworth Hall on Aug. 28, 2015. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)
Husky Hauler Jason Marano ’18 (BUS) was one of more than 800 student volunteers helping freshmen and their families move in at residence halls across campus. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

As Husky Haulers, current students offer a warm welcome to new students, family, and friends, and help ease the move-in process.

Haulers work throughout the day, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., for one or more three-hour shifts.

The Husky Haulers program, which began in 1997 with a handful of faculty, staff, and administrators helping students move in, is now in its eighth year as a student volunteer operation. Volunteer groups come from Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, Honors, Global House, First Year Programs/Learning Communities, and the residential community, and students can also sign up individually as volunteers.

All Husky Hauler volunteers complete an online training, and receive a T-shirt and food on move-in day.

Husky Haulers help freshman and parents cary items to their rooms during move-in day on Aug. 28, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Husky Haulers work throughout move-in day, for one or more three-hour shifts. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Husky Haulers help freshman and parents cary items to their rooms during move-in day on Aug. 28, 2015. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)
Volunteer groups come from various student organizations, while some Husky Haulers sign up individually. (Sean Flynn/UConn Photo)