Welcome Week 2009 Schedule
Events that take place after the official Welcome Week has ended are called encore events. These are events that take place the first three weeks following Welcome Week. Sponsored by a variety of organizations and departments, these events provide students a wide variety of opportunities to get involved and learn more about what their areas have to offer.
Sunday, August 23rd Transfer Student Dinner 6:30-7:30 pm• Auburn Wesley Foundation Are you a new transfer to Auburn? We are eager to meet you! Join us for dinner to meet other transfer students and find out more about our programs. Open to students of all denominations. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Sunday Night Worship 8:00-9:15 pm• Auburn Wesley Foundation If you are looking for a place to worship, come check out the Auburn Wesley Foundation this Sunday Night. Worship starts at 8:00 pm. See you there!! Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Monday, August 24th UPC Interest Meeting 4:00 pm •AU Student Center Room 2218 Do you want to take an active role in UPC? Applications for committee members are available now. Volunteer your time and energy by joining one of our committees. Attend this interest meeting to find out more about our organization and how you can get involved. You can be a part of the planning process. Attend this session to learn how. Refreshments will be served. Applications are due Friday, August 28 to the UPC Office. Sponsored by the University Program Council
Rap Sessions: The Post Racism Generation? 3:30 pm •AU Student Center Room 2222/2223 Is the current generation of students the “Post Racism” Generation? Come share your opinion and hear from a diverse group of panelists as we examine this question and many more. Sponsored by the Multicultural Center
Tuesday, August 25th Back-to-School Ice Cream Social 6:30 pm • Pavilion at Donald E. Davis Arboretum Reconnect with old friends and meet new members while enjoying delicious create-your- own ice cream sundaes. Golden Key officers will be present to answer any questions about the society. Sponsored by Golden Key International Honor Society
Wednesday, August 26th Part- Time Job Fair 10:00 am -2:00 pm • AU Student Center Come network, complete applications and interview for on- and off-campus part-time jobs. It’s free to attend. Go to www.auburn.edu/career to view participating departments, organizations and companies. Go to http://jobs.auburn.edu for more employment opportunities. Sponsored by Career Development Services.
Graduate Student Lunch 10:00 am -2:00 pm • AU Student Center Come share a meal, laughter, fellowship and a devotional with other graduate students weekly. Lunch is $2. Open to students of all denominations and backgrounds. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Welcome First Semester Engineering Students 11:00am - 1 pm ● Kingsley Courtyard, Shelby Center for Engineering Technology All first semester engineering students are invited to attend for hotdogs and hamburgers. Sponsored by the Samuel Ginn College ofEngineering
UPC Interest Meeting 3:30 pm and 8:00 pm •AU Student Center Room 2310 Do you want to take an active role in UPC? Applications for committee members are available now. Volunteer your time and energy by joining one of our committees. Attend this interest meeting to find out more about our organization and how you can get involved. You can be a part of the planning process. Attend this session to learn how. Refreshments will be served. Applications are due Friday, August 28 to the UPC Office. Sponsored by the University Program Council
Tiger Tuesday Orientation Session 8:00 pm • AU Student Center Room 2222/2223 Tiger Tuesdays is Auburn University's involvement and leadership program designed specifically for freshmen. It’s a great way to get involved during your first year in college! Want to know more? Attend this orientation session for more information about the program, as well as details about the application and interview process. Also, visit our website at www.auburn.edu/sga. Sponsored by Student Government Association.
Thursday, August 27th Multicultural Center Open House 11:00-1:00 pm • 1330 Student Center Please join the Multicultural Center staff and friends as we kick off the new school year. We will be hosting an open house with free hors d’oevuers and tours of the center, including the computer lab and resource room.
Learning Community Convocation 6:00-7:30 pm • Upper Quad The Learning Community Activities Board invites all Learning Community students to the Learning Community Convocation. Come grab some dinner, enter to win a door prize, and compete with your Learning Community to win the AU Scavenger Hunt Challenge. They will also announce the schedule of events for the semester and you can sign up for intramurals and other opportunities at this time.
Black Student Union Back to School Pool Party 6:00-9:00 pm • Aquatics Center This event is for students to come out and meet new people as well as enjoy free food provided to them by Fred’s Barbeque. There will be a live dj and free food for all to enjoy, so please come out and enjoy yourself and take a swim. Sponsored by the Black Student Union. SWE and the City: Successfully Engineering in Manolos 6:30-8:00 pm • 1124 Shelby Center SWE is kicking off the semester with style! We are hosting a fun, introductory meeting with a “SWE and the City” theme, so feel free to dress to impress! Food and refreshments will be provided. Make sure to mark your calendar because you will not want to miss our first meeting! Sponsored by The Society of Women Engineers
Freshman Community 7:00-9:00 pm •Auburn Wesley Foundation Auburn Wesley Foundation encourages students to become a part of the Freshman Community. Freshman Community is a weekly Thursday night event for Freshman which provides them a place to get connected and grow together in fellowship. Other than friendships, Freshman Community provides a worship band, small group discussions, and FREE Dinner!! We look forward to seeing you. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Friday, August 28th Late Night Tailgate 7:00 pm • Auburn Wesley Foundation Tailgate Tent beside Cater Lawn Looking for some free food and something to do Friday night? Come out to the Wesley Foundation tailgate tent for movies, games, ultimate Frisbee, music, and fellowship. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation. Graduate Student Social 6:00-8:00 pm Join other graduate students for our first social of the year. Good eats and volleyball on the lawn. Open to students of all denominations. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation.
Sunday, August 30th Sunday Night Worship 8:00-9:15 pm• Auburn Wesley Foundation If you are looking for a place to worship, come check out the Auburn Wesley Foundation this Sunday Night. Worship starts at 8:00 pm. See you there! Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Monday, August 31st “Set Sail with Organizations!” : SGA Fall O-Days 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse O-Days Provides all students the opportunity to learn about the many student organizations available at Auburn. Students can visit organization tables and get involved today! Sponsored by Student Government Association
Tuesday, September 1st “Set Sail with Organizations!” : SGA Fall O-Days 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse O-Days Provides all students the opportunity to learn about the many student organizations available at Auburn. Students can visit organization tables and get involved today! Sponsored by Student Government Association
Wednesday, September 2nd “Set Sail with Organizations!” : SGA Fall O-Days 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse O-Days Provides all students the opportunity to learn about the many student organizations available at Auburn. Students can visit organization tables and get involved today! Sponsored by Student Government Association
Thursday, September 3rd “Set Sail with Organizations!” : SGA Fall O-Days 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse O-Days Provides all students the opportunity to learn about the many student organizations available at Auburn. Students can visit organization tables and get involved today!! Sponsored by Student Government Association
Tiger Tuesday Orientation Session 3:00 pm • AU Student Center Room 2107 8:00 pm • AU Student Center Room 2225 Tiger Tuesdays is Auburn University's involvement and leadership program designed specifically for freshmen. It’s a great way to get involved during your first year in college! Want to know more? Attend this orientation session for more information about the program, as well as details about the application and interview process. Also, visit our website at www.auburn.edu/sga. Sponsored by Student Government Association.
Water Aerobics Workshop 3:30 pm • AU Aquatics Center Come enjoy a great workout and have fun at the same time. Participants must sign up in advance in the UPC office located in suite 3130 in the AU Student Center. Sponsored by the University Program Council.
AU Rhythm Dance Troupe Auditions 6:00 pm •Student Center Ballroom A So you think you can dance? Prove it! AU Rhythm dance Troupe is hosting a fall audition to find dedicate dancers to be a part of our team. Prior to the audition we will hold an informational as well as a dance workshop to prepare so be on the lookout for more information. Any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Captain Chris Colvin (205.657.4433) or Co-Captain Portia Duncan (205.602.4563). Sponsored by AU Rhythm.
Horseman’s Club Round Up-Cook out-Kick off 6:30 pm-9:00 pm • Ham Wilson Livestock Arena (Corner of Lem Morrison and Donahue) Horse lovers: Bring your friends and come join the Auburn Horseman’s Club for a night of music, games, fun, fellowship, and free FOOD! We will be accepting annual dues for current and new members! Please contact Hayley at had0002@auburn.edu for any questions or directions.
Freshman Community 7:00-9:00 pm •Auburn Wesley Foundation Auburn Wesley Foundation encourages students to become a part of the Freshman Community. Freshman Community is a weekly Thursday night event for Freshman which provides them a place to get connected and grow together in fellowship. Other than friendships, Freshman Community provides a worship band, small group discussions, and FREE Dinner!! We look forward to seeing you. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Comedy Show featuring Daniel Tosh 7:30 pm • Student Activities Center Come and enjoy a few laughs with friends as you enjoy the comedy of Daniel Tosh (danieltosh.com). Tickets will be available on the Haley Center Concourse beginning Monday, August 31 – September 3 (times TBA). For more information please contact the UPC office at 844-4788. Sponsored by the University Program Council.
Friday, September 4th College Colors Day All Day • Haley Concourse Be sure to wear your college colors today and support Auburn! All Auburn All Orange t-shirts will be available for purchase on the concourse. For more information, please visit www.auburn.edu/sga. Sponsored by Student Government Association and the AU Bookstore
Tailgate @ the Library 10:00 am – 1:00 pm • RBD Library AU Libraries is hosting a Tailgate party INSIDE the library! Join us for food, fun, games, music, door prizes, and special guests!! Sponsored by AU Libraries.
Pep Rally 6:00 pm • Location TBD Join the SGA to celebrate the start of a great fall semester with a pep rally. Come see performances by some of the best entertainment on Auburn’s campus. Sponsored by the Student Government Association.
Sunday, September 6th Sunday Night Worship 8:00-9:15 pm • Auburn Wesley Foundation If you are looking for a place to worship, then come check out the Auburn Wesley Foundation. See you there!! Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Tuesday, September 8th Free Movie: Adventureland 7:00 pm • AU Student Center Ballroom Grab some friends and come enjoy Adventureland on the big screen. Free food will be served. Sponsored by University Program Council
Tiger Tuesday Orientation Session 8:00 pm • AU Student Center Room 2222/2223
Tiger Tuesdays is Auburn University's involvement and leadership
program designed specifically for freshmen. It’s a great way to get
involved during your first year in college! Want to know more?
Attend this orientation session for more information about the
program, as well as details about the application and interview
process. Also, visit our website at
www.auburn.edu/sga. Sponsored by Student Government
Association. Wednesday, September 9th AWIS Meeting
5:15
- 6 pm • Chemistry Building Room 156
Thursday, September 10th Cirque D’Or: Featuring the Golden Dragon Acrobats 7:00 pm • Student Activities Center Come and share in the beautiful and captivating display of acrobatics. The Golden Dragon Acrobats represent the best of a time honored tradition that began more than twenty seven centuries ago. Direct from Hebei, China, this company has traveled around the world to all 50 states and to over 65 countries on five continents. With performers trained in the rigorous art of acrobatics from an early age, the troupe has garnered international acclaim. Sponsored by University Program Council
Freshman Community 7:00-9:00 pm •Auburn Wesley Foundation Auburn Wesley Foundation encourages students to become a part of the Freshman Community. Freshman Community is a weekly Thursday night event for Freshman which provides them a place to get connected and grow together in fellowship. Other than friendships, Freshman Community provides a worship band, small group discussions, and FREE Dinner!! We look forward to seeing you. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
Friday, September 11th Battle of the Bands 7:00 pm •Cater Lawn Come and watch bands compete against one another to be the best. Free food will be served. Bring a chair or a blanket and your friends. Good times, great music, and great company. What more could you ask for? Sponsored by the University Program Council
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