FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – University of Arkansas students will have plenty of activities to take part in as classes begin for the 2008 fall semester on Monday, Aug. 25. The majority of students living on campus are moving in this week. “Hog Wild” Friday Night Live will be held Friday, Aug. 22, to welcome student to their first late night event of the year in the Arkansas Union.

Students will be welcomed to the university with activities on campus, collectively known as “Welcome Weeks 2008, Hog W.I.L.D.” W.I.L.D. is an acronym for Welcome, Involvement, Leadership and Diversity.

“Welcome Weeks is an official group of activities to introduce new students to the campus community,” said Shelia Burkhalter, director of First Year Experience Programs.

Welcome Weeks is designed to give students information about involvement opportunities on campus; provide them with opportunities to interact with fellow students, faculty and staff; help create connections to the campus community; and generally start the school year off right.

Academic Convocation is the official University of Arkansas welcome in which students are greeted by the university chancellor, academic deans, administrators, staff and faculty. It will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, in Barnhill Arena. Following Academic Convocation, Burger Bash officially welcomes all new and returning students back to school with food and entertainment in the south end zone food court of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.

Razorbash is another major event that welcomes students to campus and will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27. Razorbash is held on the mall between the Arkansas Union and Mullins Library. Students will find more than 120 booths operated by local businesses, university departments and student organizations. This is an opportunity to see what campus organizations have to offer students, as well as connect with local merchants.

The Midnight Madness Shopping Spree, which will be held from 8 p.m. to midnight Sunday, Aug. 23, will introduce students to the Razorback Transit buses that will take them to the Northwest Arkansas Mall and to other area merchants where shop owners have created discounts for university students for this special event.

Welcome Weeks 2008 Schedule of Events, including location and sponsor:

            5 p.m. 
            Arkansas Union Ballroom, sponsored by Greek Life

Friday Night Live: Hog Wild

Arkansas Union, sponsored by Friday Night Live

Saturday, Aug. 23

Real World

      9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
            Multicultural Center, sponsored by the Multicultural Center

Back-to-School Cookout
            3 to 5 p.m.

      The Gardens, sponsored by the Multicultural Center

Luau @ Pomfret

Pomfret Great Room, sponsored by University Housing and RIC

Midnight Madness Shopping Spree

Throughout Fayetteville, sponsored by First Year Experience, student activities, ASG,      and Safe Ride, and the Northwest Arkansas Mall

Academic Convocation & Burger Bash

Barnhill Arena, sponsored by First Year Experience

Outdoor Movie: Office Space

Chi Omega Greek Theatre, sponsored by University Programs

ASG Cook Out

Arkansas Union Mall, sponsored by Associated Student Government

R.E.A.L. Razorback Membership Drive

Arkansas Union, sponsored by the Arkansas Alumni Association

            Arkansas Union Mall, sponsored by University Programs

HYPE Night

            Health, Physical Education and Recreation Building, sponsored by Intramural Sports Recreation

Arkansas Pep Rally

            Chi Omega Greek Theatre, sponsored by University Programs

Wednesday, Aug. 27

Arkansas Union Mall, sponsored by University Programs

R.E.A.L. Razorback Membership Drive

      Arkansas Union, sponsored by the alumni association

Sam M. Walton College of Business Block Party

Walton College Shollmier Plaza, sponsored by the Walton College of Business

Comedian: Mitch Fatel

Arkansas Union Alltel Ballroom, sponsored by University Programs

Thursday, Aug. 28

Student Affairs Ice Cream Party

Arkansas Union Mall, sponsored by Welcome Weeks Steering Committee

R.E.A.L. Razorback Membership Drive

Groovin’ on the Grass

Arkansas Union Mall, sponsored by University Programs

IFC Recruitment Orientation

Giffels Auditorium – Old Main, sponsored by Greek Life

R.E.A.L. Razorback Membership Drive

Arkansas Union, sponsored by the Alumni Association

Arkansas vs. Tulsa – women’s soccer

Razorback Soccer Field, sponsored by University of Arkansas department of intercollegiate athletics

Arkansas vs. Western Illinois – football

Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, sponsored by University of Arkansas department of intercollegiate athletics

Sunday, Aug. 31

Arkansas vs. Tulsa – women’s soccer

Razorback Soccer Field, sponsored by University of Arkansas department of intercollegiate athletics