Welcome Week 2009 Schedule
· Move-In Mania 9:00 am-1:00 pm • Various Locations on Campus Campus residents will be moving in to their new residence hall or apartment! If that includes you, be sure to check with Housing and Residence Life to know what time you are able to move-in. Be on the lookout for free water, Gatorade, lemonade, and some handy move-in helpers. Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life and the Division of Student Affairs.
· WEGL and Eagle Eye News Broadcast 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Quad WEGL and Eagle Eye are teaming up to welcome new students to Auburn. WEGL will be broadcasting music while Eagle Eye News will go around and interview freshman as they move in. Sponsored by WEGL and Eagle Eye
· Cool Off at Surfside Water Park 10:00 am-7:00 pm• Surfside Water Park Surfside Water Park features a 450,000-gallon wave pool, a lazy river that winds throughout the park, 4 body flumes, 2 speed slides and more. Come have fun in the sun with your Auburn family at the Auburn Surfside Water Park. It will be wet n’ wild fun all day long! Auburn students will receive a discounted admission of $10.80.
· Welcome Week Kickoff Event 5:30-7:30 pm • Student Center Brick Plaza (Quad Drive Side) It’s time to kickoff Welcome Week! Once you are done moving in, come to the kickoff for live entertainment, food, and fun. Students and families are encouraged to come. Sponsored by Student Government Association and Welcome Week.>>top
· Community Worship Services Various Times • Various Locations See list of local places of worship provided by the Auburn and Opelika Chamber of Commerce. Click here for a list of churches
· Welcome to Auburn Sunday 9:30-12:30 pm• Auburn Church of Christ Our College Student Bible Class begins at 9:30 am; Worship Services begin at 10:30 am, followed by free lunch for students and their families. Sponsored by Auburn Christian Student Center
· Class Tours 1:00-3:00 pm • Meet at AU Student Center Foy Info Desk If you don't remember which building is which, how to navigate Haley Center or Lowder, or where the shop buildings are, then don't miss this event. Bring your class schedule and a member of Student Recruiters or a Camp War Eagle counselor will take you around campus and show you where your classes will be. Sponsored by the AU Student Recruiters, Freshman Year Experience, and Welcome Week.
· Tiger Town Transit Run 3:00-6:00 pm • Opelika, Alabama Need any last minute supplies before classes start? Catch a ride on the Tiger Transit to Tiger Town. A Tiger Transit shuttle will be picking students up at the Quad Center and in front of Burton Hall. Tiger Town shopping center includes stores such as Target, Kroger, Best Buy, Books- A-Million, Home Depot, Office Depot, Old Navy and Bed, Bath and Beyond. You’re sure to find whatever you are looking for to stock up for the start of the school year. Sponsored by Housing and Residence Life, Target, and Welcome Week.
· Outdoor Movie: Now Featuring I Love You, Man (Rated R) 8:00 pm • Cater Lawn (Rain location Haley 2370) The University Program Council is showing I Love You, Man outside on Cater Lawn. Come and enjoy a night of free entertainment and refreshments! Free food guaranteed for the first 800 students. Bring a chair, blanket, and your friends. Sponsored by University Program Council
· Wesley Freshman Dinner 8:00-9:00 pm • Auburn Wesley Foundation Freshman Dinner is the kick off of the Freshman Community, a weekly free dinner and Bible Study, at the Auburn Wesley Foundation. Freshman Dinner will include a free meal, games, and fellowship. It is a great way to meet friends and to see if Wesley is the place for you! Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
· Grocery Madness 8:00pm-12:00am • Local grocery stores o Winn-Dixie on South College—5% discount offered all day from 7:00AM until 11:00PM to all students who present a valid AU Student ID. o Dayspring Nature Shoppe—Special store hours: 8PM ‘til midnight! 10% discount offered to all AU students and alumni on a wide selection of health foods and organic products. o Kroger (Auburn location)—Join Kroger and play games and Auburn Trivia to win free prizes. Also offering free giveaways and sample. >>top
· Going Golfin’ with Robert Trent Jones Grand National
Dusk –Dawn • Grand
National Golf Course (3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail)
· Breakfast for U 8:00-10:00 am• Haley Center Concourse Breakfast for U is the Black Student Union’s way of welcoming everyone back to school. There will be free breakfast sandwiches as well as water and juice available. Sponsored by the Black Student Union
· Ask Me!!! 8:00 am-3:00 pm • Various locations On the first day of classes, student leaders will be available around campus to answer questions about directions, classes, or how to get involved. Look for the neon “ASK ME” t-shirts on the concourses, at Tiger Stops and in front of many campus buildings! They hope to help make your transition to Auburn smoother and would love to help out in any way that they can. Sponsored by SGA Student Senate
· AU Libraries Information Oasis 9:00 am-2:00 pm •Haley Center Concourse Stop by the library’s outdoor “oasis” to pick up a bottle of chilled water and other giveaways including pens, highlighters, and campus maps. Librarians will be on hand to greet you, give directions, and track down answers to your questions. Sponsored by AU Libraries
· Lights, Camera, Safety!
9:00 am-1:00 pm • Haley Concourse · Welcome Week Information Table 10: 00 am-2:00 pm • AU Student Center near Foy Information Desk Stop by, ask questions, and get information about Welcome Week events. Coupons from local sponsors, campus maps, and much more will be available. Sponsored by Welcome Week
· Get to Know ODMA 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Stop by to find out more about our office, staff, and Diversity Student ambassadors and how you can get involved. Sponsored by Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
· Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Welcome Table 10:00 am-1:00 pm • Davis-Aerospace Patio The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Cupola Engineering Society will be handing out pencils, goodies, and information about the College of Engineering. Sponsored by Cupola Engineering Society
· Lemon-Aide for Students 10:00 am-1:00 pm • In front of Comer Hall The College of Agriculture wants to welcome back students to campus with a free, refreshing glass of lemonade. Stop by the booth in front of Comer Hall to receive your complimentary glass. Sponsored by the College of Agriculture
· CDS: Your “Ticket to Success” 11:00 am-1:00 pm • Haley Concourse Your “Ticket to Success” begins with choosing a major and finding a job when you leave Auburn, but a little ice cream never hurt! Join us for free ice cream and a talk with the CDS staff about finding a major, a part-time job fair, and creating an effective job search strategy. Go to jobs.auburn.edu for a part-time job information and auburn.edu/career for a list of services. Sponsored by Career Development Services
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Back 2 the Act
· Discount Dinner Night
5:00 pm-10:00 pm • Local Restaurants o Arby’s (South College location) Free large drink with purchase of sandwich. o Brick Oven Tiger Town All you can eat spaghetti for $6.25 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm. o Hibachi Express Free drink or eggroll with purchase of meal. o Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Free medium pizza with a purchase of one medium pizza. o The Pita Pit A free regular fountain drink with the purchase of a pita or salad. o Cici’s Pizza 25% drink discount with meal purchase o Naruto Japanese Steak and Sushi Café 10% off dinner entrée o O’Charley’s 10% off meal for one person or 25% off meal with parties of 8 or more people (all day)
· Trivia Night 7 :00 pm-8:30 pm• New Student Center Au Bon Pain Come test your knowledge of trivial information at Au Bon Pain! Classes have just started and exams are a ways away, so come put your knowledge of useless facts, pop culture, history, and much more to the test (pulling an all-nighter won’t be necessary). Meet new friends or bring a group to see if you can hold your own. Winning teams get prizes! 8 person maximum per team. Au Bon Pain will be providing discounted food coupons and Coco-Cola promotional items from 7:00-8:15 pm. Sponsored by Welcome Week and Au Bon Pain >>top
· Meet and Greet the VP 8:00 am-10:00 am • Haley Concourse All students are invited to come and meet the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr Ainsley Carry. Dr. Carry will be handing out free breakfast to all students on the Haley Center Concourse. Sponsored by Division of Student Affairs
· Going Golfin’ with Robert Trent Jones Grand National
Dusk –Dawn • Grand
National Golf Course (3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail)
· Ask Me!!! 8:00 am-3:00 pm • Various locations Student leaders will be available around campus to answer questions about directions, classes, or how to get involved. Look for the neon “ASK ME” t-shirts on the concourses, at Tiger Stops and in front of many campus buildings! They hope to help make your transition to Auburn smoother and would love to help out in any way that they can. Sponsored by SGA Student Senate
· AU Libraries Information Oasis 9:00 am-2:00 pm •Haley Center Concourse Stop by the library’s outdoor “oasis” to pick up a bottle of chilled water and other giveaways including pens, highlighters, and campus maps. Librarians will be on hand to greet you, give directions, and track down answers to your questions. Sponsored by AU Libraries
· Samuel Ginn College of Engineering 10:00 am-1:00 pm • Wilmore and Ross Hall Courtyard The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Cupola Engineering Society will be handing out pencils, goodies, and information about the College of Engineering. Sponsored by Cupola Engineering Society
· Welcome Week Information Table 10: 00 am-2:00 pm • AU Student Center near Foy Information Desk Stop by, ask questions, and get information about Welcome Week events. Coupons from local sponsors, campus maps, and much more will be available. Sponsored by Welcome Week
· Come “Chill” with the Dunkin’ Darlings 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Concourse Come get to know the Dunkin’ Darlings as we kick off the 2009 Fall Semester! Stop by our table on the Haley Concourse for some free popsicles. Sponsored by Dunkin’ Darlings
· Get to Know ODMA 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Stop by to find out more about our office, staff, and Diversity Student ambassadors and how you can get involved. Sponsored by Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
· Joseph Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy 10:00 am-3:00 pm • Spidle Hall Immerse yourself in a life-changing experience. Live and study in the beautiful roman hilltown of Ariccia, Italy. Earn an international minor while studying abroad. Learn more about the Joseph S. Bruno Auburn Abroad in Italy Program at the College of Human Sciences. Sponsored by College of Human Sciences
· Pictures with Aubie 12:00-1:00 pm • Second Floor of AU Student Center (near Foy Information Desk) Ready for your close up? Come meet and take pictures with everyone's favorite mascot...Aubie the Tiger! Be sure to bring your camera and your best smile! Sponsored by Student Government Association and Welcome Week
· Tiger Habitat: Building Hope 1:00-3:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Tiger Habitat will be providing information and examples of the work that students have done to help make our community better through building homes for those less fortunate. Sponsored by Tiger Habitat.
· Auburn Abroad Presents the World 1:00-3:00 pm • Haley Center Lobby Come to talk to an advisor and learn how you can get Auburn credit for classes taken on any continent. Sponsored by the Office of International Education
· Safe Harbor’s Curtain Call for a Safe Fall Semester 1:00-3:00 pm •Front Porch of Cater Hall Students may stop by the front porch of Cater Hall at any time between 1:00 and 3:00 to have refreshments (cookies and lemonade) and learn about FREE services provided by Safe Harbor. Students may pick up one of our new safety whistles, koozies, and lip balm. There will also be many helpful safety and risk reduction tips. Sponsored by Safe Harbor.
· Follow the Red Carpet to Success with ESS 1:00-3:00 pm • Front Porch of Cater Hall This will be an open event to all students. They may stop by the front porch of Cater Hall anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm to have a Popsicle and/or get information about services offered through the Office of educational Supports Services and the Cater Center for Academic Excellence. If interested there will also be a tour of Cater hall, Auburn University’s first president’s home. Sponsored by Educational Support Services
· Self-defense Demonstration
2:00-3:00 pm • AU Student Center Room 2227 · Pizza Party for Out of State Students 3:30-4:30 pm • AU Student Center third floor lounge space Interested in meeting other new students from out of state? Come to a Pizza Party and enjoy FREE pizza while connecting with other students from outside the state of Alabama. Learn about Auburn's out of state student group Tigers in a New Territory. Maybe you will even find someone to car pool home with for Thanksgiving! Sponsored by Auburn Parents’ Association
· Popsicles with the President 4:00-6:00 pm • Front Lawn of President’s Home Meet Auburn’s President, Dr. Jay Gogue, and cool off with a frozen treat. Event will feature music and special guests. Free t-shirts for the first 200 students. Sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Gogue
· Discount Dinner Night
5 pm-10pm • Local Restaurants o Arby’s (South College location) Free large drink with purchase of sandwich. o Hibachi Express Free drink or eggroll with purchase of meal. o Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Free medium pizza with a purchase of one medium pizza. o The Pita Pit A free regular fountain drink with the purchase of a pita or salad. o Cici’s Pizza 25% drink discount with meal purchase o Naruto Japanese Steak and Sushi Café 10% off dinner entrée o O’Charley’s 10% off meal for one person or 25% off meal with parties of 8 or more people (all day) o Panera Bread 10% off any purchase (all day)
· Kickoff Devotional 6:00-8:00 pm •Auburn Christian Student Center We will be serving a free dinner at 6 pm followed by a devotional with uplifting praise and fellowship at 7 pm. All students are welcome! Sponsored by Auburn Christian Student Center
· AU Idol 7:00-9:00 pm• Student Center Ballroom Think you have talent!? Compete against fellow students in a judged, singing competition and win cash prizes or come out and enjoy the show. To compete in AU Idol please email Laurel Kostakis at kostalt@auburn.edu by 5 pm on Sunday, August 16. Sponsored by Welcome Week >>top
· Going Golfin’ with Robert Trent Jones Grand National
Dusk –Dawn • Grand
National Golf Course (3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail)
· SAA is the Way!! 8:00 am-1:00 pm• Haley Concourse SAA is the way!! The way to get great discounts with local businesses, free admittance to the Alumni Hospitality Tent, socials, and more. Join today for your membership packet (t-shirt, water bottle, keychain, discount card and more!) Sponsored by Student Alumni Association
· Ask Me!!! 8:00-3:00 pm • Various locations Student leaders will be available around campus to answer questions about directions, classes, or how to get involved. Look for the neon “ASK ME” t-shirts on the concourses, at Tiger Stops and in front of many campus buildings! We hope to help make your transition to Auburn smoother and would love to help out in any way. Sponsored by SGA Student Senate
· Donuts with the Dean 8:30-9:30 am • Dean’s Conference Room, Haley Center 3013 Please come and join Dean Kochan for donuts and a meet and greet. Get to know the Dean, ask questions, and meet other students in the College of Education. An opportunity like this doesn’t come around often, so come out and joins us! Sponsored by College of Education
· Embrace the Green Revolution 9:00 am-3:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse and Student Center There are a lot of ways to become involved in sustainability during your time at Auburn University. We have events such as the Sustain-A-Bowl, a month long energy, water and waste competition, and we always need student help. Or you can find out more information about the academic opportunities through the minor in sustainability or the myriad of classes available in every school. Sponsored by the Office of Sustainability
· Welcome Week Information Table 10: 00 am-2:00 pm • AU Student Center near Foy Info Desk Stop by, ask questions, and get information about Welcome Week events. Coupons from local sponsors, campus maps, and much more will be available. Sponsored by Welcome Week
· War Eagle T-shirt Exchange 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Welcome Week Table in Student Center by Foy Info Desk A spirit that is not afraid! As a way to welcome you to the Auburn family, we’re offering an exchange of an opposing College or University t-shirt for an Auburn t-shirt for FREE. All you have to do to participate is bring a t-shirt from another college or university and make the exchange. Limited quantities available for trade. Sponsored by the Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau and Welcome Week.
· Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Welcome Table 10:00 am-1:00 pm • Shelby Center The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Cupola Engineering Society will be handing out pencils, goodies, and information on the College of Engineering. Sponsored by Cupola Engineering Society
· Back to Business 10:00 am-2:00 pm • side yard of Lowder Business Building Welcome Back to Business! Be sure to pick up some free College of Business give-a-ways. Sponsored by the College of Business Student Council
· Glomerata: Through the Years
10:00 am-2:00 pm • AU Student Center second floor
· Come Chill with the Dunkin Darlings 10:00-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Come get to know the Dunkin’ Darlings as we kick off the 2009 Fall Semester! Stop by our table on the Haley Concourse for some free popsicles. Sponsored by Dunkin Darlings
· Dip into Tichenor 10:00-1:00 pm • In front of Tichenor Hall Members of the College of Liberal Arts Student Council will be handing out free ice cream to all students. So come out, cool off, and get free information about the College of Liberal Arts and its resources available in Tichenor Hall. Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts Student Council
· ODMA Open House 10:00 am-2:00 pm • M. White Smith Hall Lawn (ODMA Main Office) The OMDA Open House will be a chance for students, faculty, and staff to learn more about the office and events scheduled for the upcoming school year. This will be a time to learn about the mission and goals of the office, meet the staff, and a time to network with other students, faculty and staff within the Auburn University community. Food will be served! Sponsored by Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
· Toss Out Hunger 10:00-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Did you know that more than 963 million people go to bed hungry each night, or that every 6 seconds a child dies from hunger? Come be a part of the solution and test your quarter-tossing skills. For each quarter you donate you will feed a child for 1 day and win candy for every quarter that makes it into a cup! You can also learn how to get involved with the War on Hunger and make a difference in our world. Sponsored by Committee of 19
· Dollars for Doggies 10:30 am-1:30 pm • Haley Center Concourse Come join Alpha Phi Omega as they take donations for the Lee County Humane Society. Puppies will be available to play with and information about our organization and membership will also be available. Sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega
· Kappa Chi Ice Cream Social 11:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Kome kool with Kappa Chi! The ladies of Kappa Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be serving Coldstone Ice Cream on the concourse as we pass out information about upcoming school and Kappa Chi events. Stay in the know with Kappa Chi! Sponsored by Kappa Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
· Pictures with Aubie 12:00-1:00 pm • Second Floor of AU Student Center (Near Foy Info Desk) Ready for your close up? Come meet and take pictures with everyone's favorite mascot...Aubie the Tiger! Be sure to bring your camera and your best smile! Sponsored by Student Government Association.
· CDS your “Ticket to Success” 12:00-2:00 pm • outside Mary Martin Hall Your ticket to success…Pop into CDS! Join us for some free popcorn, and let us know if you need some help finding a part-time job. Positions are posted at job.auburn.edu and the CDS staff can help you develop strong resume and job search strategies. Sponsored by Career Development Services
· School of Nursing Open House 2:00-4:00 pm • Miller Hall Join the School of Nursing for an open house. You can meet faculty, our advisor and tour our building. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by School of Nursing
· Agriculture Council O- Night 6:00 pm • Ham Wilson Arena Open to new students coming to the College of Agriculture! Most clubs within the College will have booths displaying their information, allowing eligible students to sign up. Free food and refreshments will be served. Sponsored by College of Agriculture
· Volleyball Tournament 5:00 pm •Extension Auburn Volleyball will be hosting an open volleyball tournament. Get your team together, step up to center court and show off your Volleyball skills. The winning team will win Auburn Volleyball prize packs, and there will be other assorted volleyball prizes given out throughout the tournament Sponsored by Auburn Volleyball Team
· Discount Dinner Night
5:00 pm-10:00pm • Local Restaurants o Arby’s (South College location) Free large drink with purchase of sandwich. o Hibachi Express Free drink or eggroll with purchase of meal. o Niffers 10% discount off meal (In house only. Not valid with other discounts) o Shakey’s Pizza Parlor Free medium pizza with a purchase of one medium pizza. o The Pita Pit A free regular fountain drink with the purchase of a pita or salad. o Cici’s Pizza 25% drink discount with meal purchase o O’Charley’s 10% off meal for one person or 25% off meal with parties of 8 or more people (all day)
· E.S.P. : Excuses Stifle Progress AKA Forum 7:00 pm • Auburn University Student Center The Kappa Chi chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. wants to invite students to a forum on how to be a successful minority student at a predominately white campus. From learning how to excel in the classroom, to the learning the best spots to hang out, you do not want to miss this! All students are welcome to attend this session. Sponsored by Kappa Chi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc >>top
· Going Golfin’ with Robert Trent Jones Grand National
Dusk –Dawn • Grand
National Golf Course (3000 Robert Trent Jones Trail)
· Samuel Ginn College of Engineering Table 10:00 am-1:00 pm • Broun Hall The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Cupola Engineering Society will be handing out pencils, goodies, and information about the College of Engineering. Sponsored by Cupola Engineering Society
· Dip into Tichenor 10:00 am-1:00 pm • In front of Tichenor Hall Members of the College of Liberal Arts Student Council will be handing out free ice cream to all students. So come out, cool off, and get free information about the College of Liberal Arts and its resources available in Tichenor Hall! Sponsored by College of Liberal Arts Student Council
· Welcome Week Information Table 10: 00 am-2:00 pm • AU Student Center near Foy Information Desk Stop by, ask questions, and get information about Welcome Week events. Coupons from local sponsors, campus maps, and much more will be available. Sponsored by Welcome Week
· Glomerata: Through the Years
10:00 am-2:00 pm • AU Student Center second floor
· Come Chill with Dunkin Darlings 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Concourse Come get to know the Dunkin’ Darlings as we kick off the 2009 Fall Semester! Stop by our table on the Haley Concourse for some free popsicles. Sponsored by Dunkin Darlings
· Toss Out Hunger 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Concourse Did you know that more than 963 million people go to bed hungry each night, or that every 6 seconds a child dies from hunger? Come be a part of the solution and test your quarter-tossing skills. For each quarter you donate you will feed a child for 1 day and win candy for every quarter that makes it into a cup! You can also learn how to get involved with the War on Hunger and make a difference in our world. Sponsored by Committee of 19
· Get to Know ODMA 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Stop by to find out more about our office, staff, and Diversity Student ambassadors and how you can get involved. Sponsored by Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
· Back to Business 11:00 am-3:00 pm • side yard of Lowder Business Building Welcome Back to Business! Join the Student Council on the lawn for lunch. Sponsored by the College of Business Student Council · Pictures with Aubie 12:00-1:00 pm • Second Floor of AU Student Center (Near Foy Info Desk) Ready for your close up? Come meet and take pictures with everyone's favorite mascot...Aubie the Tiger! Be sure to bring your camera and your best smile!
· Serve the Community with Impact 1:00-4:00 pm • Storybook Farms Get involved with IMPACT and serve the Auburn/Opelika Community. IMPACT will take students to do volunteer work at Storybook Farms. Meet at the Intramural Fields and wear closed toe shoes. Make sure to bring a signed waiver that can be found on the IMPACT website (www. auburn.edu/impact). If under 19, parental consent must be given to participate. Sponsored by Impact
· Scavenger Hunt 4:00-6:00 pm • Student Center Brick Plaza (By Starbucks) You better study up your Auburn knowledge and get ready for the Welcome Week picture scavenger hunt! This year’s scavenger hunt will be based on AUsome Auburn locations that everyone knows and loves. Bring your camera and be prepared to work your brain and win cool prizes! There will be snacks and refreshments after the hunt is over, so there is no reason for you not to come and join our scavenger hunt! Sponsored by Welcome Week.
· The On Campus Interview : Breaking it Down 5:00 pm • AU Student Center Room 2216 Looking to get involved on campus? Join Katie Mantooth, a career counselor and frequent on-campus interview panelist, as she outlines strategies to be more successful in your on-campus interviews. Current student leaders will also be present to offer real-life examples and strategies. Sponsored by Career Development Services and Welcome Week
· Undergrad Engineering Life
5:00-7:00 pm •AU Student Center Room 2227
· JCSM Welcome Back to Campus 5:00-8:00 pm • Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art invites you to join in the celebration of a new term. They will have light snacks, a schedule of the academic year’s exhibitions with programming information about how to book tours and a membership table (The museum will be offering free membership to AU students throughout the week) The galleries will be open, and the museum staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Don’t miss your opportunity to have fun and be in the know about how to use the museum as a resource for your teaching and student projects. This event will be open to all, including students, faculty, and staff. Sponsored by Julie Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art
· Thursday Night Dinner: Fall Kickoff Barbeque 6:00-10:00 pm • St. Michaels Catholic Church Join the Catholic Student Organization and St. Michael’s Campus Ministry for our first Mass (6:00 pm) and Dinner (6:45 pm) of the semester. This is an evening of food, fun, music and games! Plus, learn more about our programs and what we have to offer. Sponsored by Catholic Student Organization/St. Michael’s Campus Ministry
· Block Party 6:30 pm •Cater Lawn This event gives all students the opportunity to meet new people and have a little fun during the chaos of starting a new semester. There will be free food, including popcorn, cotton candy, funnel cakes and much more. Also, there will be live entertainment, including the Ryan Kinder Band, as well as information about how to get involved on campus! This is an event that you will not want to miss. Sponsored by University Program Council, Freshman Year Experience, Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs, and Student Alumni Association >>top
· Get to Know ODMA 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Haley Center Concourse Stop by to find out more about our office, staff, and Diversity Student ambassadors and how you can get involved. Sponsored by Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
· Kappa Karnival 10:00 am-3:00 pm • Cater Lawn The brothers of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. invite the campus to a day of free food, games, and fun! We welcome all new and current students back to Auburn University. WAR EAGLE! Sponsored by the Theta Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc
· So You Think You Got Game?
1:00-3:00 pm • Student
Center Game Room (First Floor) · ISO Social Hour 4:00 pm • Auburn University Student Center An ISO Tradition that began in the early 2000’s. Every Friday at 4:00 pm on the third floor of the AU Student Center, International and American students come together for fun, food, conversation and games. So please join us and bring you friends. Sponsored by International Student Organization
· Swing Auburn Swing 7:00-9:00 pm • Jan Dempsey Arts Center Join us for a night of swing dancing as we welcome new and returning Auburn students. AUSDA will have a free lesson from 7pm-8pm and a free dance from 8pm-9pm. Sponsored by Auburn University Swing Dance Association
· Super Missions Saturday 8:00 am • Auburn Wesley Foundation Come join the Auburn Wesley Foundation in its first Super Missions Saturday in the local community. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation
· Gym Expo Time Vary by Location Want to avoid or get rid of the Freshman 15? Be sure not to miss all the great deals on gym memberships when you stop in at one of the local gyms participating in the Gym Expo! o Fitness Together (Private personal Training Studio): 10% off on any number of sessions purchased. (By appointment time only).
· Salon Expo Times Vary by Location Check out these local salons for discounts on services and products with presentation of your TigerCard. Please remember to mention Welcome Week Salon Expo when booking appointments. o AP Pearson Salon: Students will receive discounted hair color (wet) and discounted brow wax o Streak Hair Studio: Students will receive a $10 off coupon for any service of $25 or more. o Studio One Salon: Receive your first-time discounts with hair stylists Chassity or Jessie: $10.00 off on color or foils, $3.00 off on haircuts, and $2.00 off on facial wax o The Works Salon and Spa: $5.00 of Hair Cuts, $10.00 off Custom Color and foils, and VIP discount cards available (after service purchase). o Dimensions Salon 10% off any service today. Lunch will be served.
· Cool off at Surfside Water Park 10:00-7:00 pm • Surfside Water Park Surfside Water Park features a 450,000-gallon wave pool, a lazy river that winds throughout the park, 4 body flumes, 2 speed slides and more. Come have fun in the sun with your Auburn family at the Auburn Surfside Water Park. It will be wet n’ wild fun all day long! Auburn students will receive a discounted admission of $10.80.
· Games on the Plains 1:00-3:00 pm• Library South Lawn Join us for waffle ball, cricket, water balloon toss, and other fun activities. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by Welcome Week and International Student Organization
· Back to School LGBT and Allies Pool Party
5:00-7:00 pm • James E. Martin Aquatic Center Indoor Instructional Pool
· Y’alloha 7:00 pm • Auburn Wesley Foundation Looking for a place to get plugged in? Come join the Auburn Wesley Foundation at Y’alloha. There will be plenty of food, games, and fellowship. Sponsored by Auburn Wesley Foundation >>top |
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