Rawkin’ Welcome Week 2008 Schedule
*Schedule subject to change*
- Friday August 22:
- 5:15 pm: Freshman SOAR Reunion- Fountain
Reunite with your friends & SOS from SOAR, and grab some dinner in the Caf! - 7:00 pm: Women’s soccer vs. Coastal Carolina University
Help cheer your Spartans to victory! - 8:00 pm: “Party like a RAWKstar”- EUC, Cone Ballroom
Be totally cool at your first Spartan dance party! - 8:30 am-12:00 pm--Volunteer Service Projects
Sign up for a Service Project with the Office of Leadership & Service-Learning, and give back to the Greensboro Community. Advanced registration is required; see the OLSL website for details! - Get Set Saturday
- 11:00 am-- Freshman Summer Reading Project- Group Discussion & Luncheon
Did you pick up a Summer Reading Project book at SOAR? If so, join us for an exciting group discussion with a faculty member, and your peers! Check Blackboard or your UNCG email account for your room assignment. Don’t forget to bring your book! After the discussion, enjoy a free lunch and receive your Freshman Summer Reading Project t-shirt! - 2:00- 5:00 pm-- Shop ‘til you Drop
Take a free roundtrip shuttle to pick up last minute items at our local Wal-Mart Supercenter! - 5:00- 6:00 pm-- Out-of-State student reception
Meet and mingle with other new and returning out-of-state students! Have the opportunity to talk with returning students who have already made a successful transition to life at UNCG. Begin to build friendships based on your common bond - that you are not from North Carolina! - 7:00 pm-- Comedy/Hypnotist Show- EUC, Auditorium
- 7:00 pm-- Men’s exhibition soccer game vs. Gardner Webb University
Help cheer your Spartans to victory! - 2:00 pm-- Women’s soccer vs. Utah University
Help cheer your Spartans to victory! - 4:00 pm-- The Chancellor’s New Student Convocation, Aycock Auditorium
Welcome in the academic year with the Class of 2012! Join the Chancellor, faculty, and staff of UNCG as they welcome you to the University. - 5:00 pm-- Charlie’s Block Party, Fountain/Caf
Celebrate the beginning of the fall semester with the Class of 2012! There will be food, giveaways, music, and a pep rally! - 11:00- 3:00--Fall Kick-off, College Avenue
Check out our biggest student organization fair: free giveaways, free food, and lots of great information about how to get involved! - 7:00 pm--Campus Activities Board Speaker, EUC Auditorium
- 6:00 pm--Monster’s “Ultimate Road Trip,” EUC Auditorium
Join UNCG on the “Ultimate Road Trip” to learn about how to make the most of your college career— the journey starts now! - 11:00 am - 2:00 pm--Commuter Student Deli
Commuter students: Stop on by the EUC with your student ID to get a free lunch, and visit with other commuters! - 1:00-4:00 pm—Office of Multicultural Affairs open house, EUC, Multicultural Resource Center
Visit with staff from the Office of Multicultural Affairs to learn about their services and activities! - 7:00 pm-- Women’s soccer game vs. George Mason University
Help cheer your Spartans to victory against George Mason!
Saturday August 23:
Sunday August 24:
Monday August 25:
Tuesday August 26:
Wednesday August 27:
Thursday August 28:
Friday August 29:
For more information about Rawkin' Welcome Week 2008, visit http://orientation.uncg.edu/programs/welcomeweek/.
Rawkin’ Welcome Week is sponsored by Orientation & Family Programs, Campus Activities and Programs, Athletics, Multicultural Affairs, Dining Services, Office for Adult Students, Campus Recreation, Office of Leadership and Service Learning, Parking Services, and Housing and Residence Life.