Fall Classes - and Welcome Weeks - begin Monday, Aug. 25
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
Contacts
(479) 575-6785, sflanagi@uark.edu
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