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Rawkin’ Welcome Week 2007 Schedule

HEAT (Higher Education Area Transit) begins August 6th! http://parking.uncg.edu/heat.html for more information.

Friday, August 17th - Saturday, August 24th, 2007

Ongoing Events

9:00am am–5:00pm (daily):
Beyond the Wall Poster Sale, EUC Commons
Sponsored by the Office of Student Life

Friday, August 17th, 2007

4:00pm:
Mandatory Freshman Hall Meeting for all residential students
5:15pm:
Freshman SOAR Reunion-Meet at the Fountain
Reunite with your SOS from SOAR and grab some dinner in the Caf!
8:00pm:
“Party Like A Rawkstar”, EUC Cone Ballroom - Be T-T-T-Totally cool at your first Spartan dance party! Sponsored by Orientation & Family Programs and the Campus Activities Board

Saturday, August 18th, 2007

8:00am-12:30pm:
Volunteer Service Projects - Meet at in front of the EUC. Sign up for a Service Project with the Office of Leadership & Service-Learning and give back to the Greensboro community. Advance registration is required by completing Spartan Service Project 2007 Survey. Sponsored by the Office of Leadership & Service-Learning 
11:30am:
Freshman Summer Reading Project, EUC various rooms - Did you pick up your book at SOAR? If so, join us for an exciting discussion with a faculty member and peers. Check your email or blackboard account for room assignments and don’t forget to bring your book! Sponsored by the Office of Orientation & Family Programs
12:30pm:
Freshman Summer Reading Luncheon, EUC Cone Ballroom C - Once the discussion is over, join everyone for a free lunch with the Chancellor! (For Summer Reading Project participants only) Sponsored by the Office of Orientation & Family Programs
1:00-3:30pm:
Shop ‘til You Drop – Meet at the RAWK - Take a free roundtrip shuttle to pick up last minute items at our local Wal-Mart Super Center! Sponsored by the Office of Orientation & Family Programs
4:00pm-7:00pm:
ROTC Adventure Van, Quad - Come out and receive a brief overview of the ROTC program and learn about current opportunities at the Information Station while exploring the Fitness Station (series of fitness challenges), Media Station (play video games and listen to music), Recreation Station (motion simulator/3-pt shoot out/football toss/flag football), ID Station (make customized dog tags) and Photo Station (take pics with a Hummer) all for FREE!. Sponsored by Army ROTC
7:00pm:
What a Rawkin’ Riot! Comedy Show/ EUC Auditorium Sponsored by the Campus Activities Board

Sunday, August 19th, 2007

9:00am:
Associated Campus Ministries Breakfast, Campus Ministries Center - Meet at the Associated Campus Ministries Center for a free breakfast and info about religious activities on campus. Sponsored by Associated Campus Ministries
10:30am:
Special Support Services Mandatory New Student Meeting, Maple Rm, EUC - For new Special Support Services students only. Students will have an opportunity to meet the entire SSS staff and receive important information about all of the academic services available. All students who attend will receive a “goody bag” filled with materials to help find their way to success at UNCG. Sponsored by the Student Success Center
12:00 noon:
Teaching Fellows Luncheon-Meet at the Fountain - For Teaching Fellows only-Meet at the Fountain for a mandatory lunch. Sponsored by UNCG Teaching Fellows
4:00pm:
The Chancellor’s New Student Convocation, Fleming Gym, HHP - Welcome Class of 2011! Join the Chancellor, Faculty, and Staff of UNCG as they welcome you to the University. Sponsored by the Office of Orientation & Family Programs
5:00pm:
Charlie’s Lawn Party, EUC West Lawn - Celebrate the beginning of fall semester with the class of 2011 at the annual Charles D. McIver Cookout and Pep Rally with giveaways, music, UNCG Athletics and more! Sponsored by the Office of Orientation & Family Programs, Campus Activities Board and the UNCG Athletics Department
6:30pm-8:30pm:
UNS Quest, Fountain - Think, The Amazing Race. Only this time it’s at UNCG. Be prepared to work with your team to solve the mystery by gathering information, decipher the clues and find the key to the prize! This event combines teamwork, problem solving and fun all while learning about some of UNCG’s most interesting history and traditions. Sponsored by Student Academic Services

Monday, August 20th, 2007

11:00-3:00pm:
Fall Kick-Off, College Ave - Check out the student organization fair for free giveaways, free food, and information about how to get involved on campus. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities & Programs

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

7:00pm:
Student Government Association Meeting Sponsored by the Student Government Association
6:30pm:
Panhellenic Sorority Interest Meeting, Maple Rm, EUC - Come meet some of the Panhellenic sorority women and attend an informational meeting about our formal recruitment process (Sept. 5-9, 2007).  Afterwards, we will walk over to the EUC auditorium to hear a presentation from Ethan Zohn, winner of "Survivor-Africa", on surviving your first year of college. Sponsored by College Panhellenic Council
7:00pm:
Speaker Ethan Zohn, EUC Auditorium Sponsored by the Office of Student Life and The Wellness Center
7:00pm:
Women's Soccer vs. East Carolina University (Exhibition) UNCG Soccer Stadium - Join us form some great UNCG Women's Soccer action as they take on the Pirates of East Carolina University! Your Spartans will take the pitch at 7:00pm. Admission is FREE! Sponsored by the UNCG Athletics Department
8:00pm:
Speaker Ethan Zohn, EUC Auditorium - Ethan Zohn is best known as the nice guy with curly hair who won Survivor Africa. He is also a former professional soccer player and college coach and, more recently, a philanthropist. Zohn took his million dollar winnings and invested it in a Zimbabwe-based non-profit organization called Grass Roots Soccer. The organization provides AIDS and HIV education conducted by professional soccer players, a role model for many African children.

In his program "Character: The Ultimate Survival Tool," Ethan delves deeply into the issues of character with his audience: Where it comes from, why it matters, and how it can help them make important decisions in their lives. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Activities & Programs and The Wellness Center

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007

11:00am-2:00pm:
Commuter Student Deli, EUC Cone Ballroom - Enjoy a free lunch and mingle with other commuter students. Must have UNCG FirstCard to enter. Sponsored by the Office of Campus & Activities & Programs
7:00pm:
All Club Sports Interest Meeting, Curry Room 225
Sponsored by the Office of Campus & Activities & Programs

Thursday, August 23rd, 2007

5:00pm-8:00pm:
InterFraternity Council Recruitment Open House, Quad - Joining a fraternity at UNCG is a great way to make lifelong friends and get involved on campus.  Drop in anytime to learn about the IFC fraternities during an open house in the Quad (behind Coit, Gray and Shaw). Sponsored by InterFraternity Council
6:00pm:
Movie Night: The Color Purple, EUC Multicultural Resource Center
After enjoying The Color Purple, participate in a discussion facilitated by faculty member Dr. Charles Bolton. Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural Affairs
7:00pm:
Intramural Official's Interest Meeting, Student Recreation Center
Sponsored by Campus Recreation

Friday, August 24th, 2007

2:30pm:
UNCG Volleyball Tournament, Fleming Gymnasium - Join your Spartan Volleyball team as they host the UNCG Volleyball Tournament! UNCG will face off against Radford University, UNC Wilmington, Austin Peay University and North Carolina A&T University (ends 8/25/07). Admission is FREE! Sponsored by UNCG Athletics Department

UNCG Volleyball vs. Radford
2:30pm - Fleming Gymnasium
Sponsored by UNCG Athletics Department

UNCG Volleyball vs. Radford
2:30pm - Fleming Gymnasium
Sponsored by UNCG Athletics Department

Saturday, August 25th, 2007

11:00am-6:00pm:
Student Day at Piney Lake, Piney Lake Recreational Area
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
12 noon-4:00pm:
Outdoor Adventrues Sea Kayak Clinic, Piney Lake Recreational Area
Cost: $5
Sponsored by Campus Recreation
1:30pm:
UNCG Volleyball Tournament, Fleming Gymnasium - Join your Spartan Volleyball team as they host the UNCG Volleyball Tournament! UNCG will face off against Radford University, UNC Wilmington, Austin Peay University and North Carolina A&T University. Admission is FREE! Sponsored by UNCG Athletics Department

UNCG Volleyball vs. Austin Peay
1:30pm - Fleming Gymnasium

UNCG Volleyball vs. NC A&T
7:00pm - Fleming Gymnasium

Sunday, August 26th, 2007

7:00pm:
UNCG Men’s Soccer vs. Winthrop University (Exhibition), UNCG Soccer Stadium - Join the Blue Crew and support your Spartans as they take on the Winthrop University Eagles. Admission is FREE! Sponsored by UNCG Athletics Department