August 20 - Day 1
Residence Hall Move-In Help
8 am – 3 pm
If you live on campus, university faculty, staff & administrators will be on hand to assist you with moving those big boxes into your Residence Hall. Look for the hard working people in the “Arizona Red” shirts.
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm, Career Services – Student Union Memorial Center Suite 411
Register for Campus Interviewing anytime Monday through Friday during Wildcat Welcome and in addition to great opportunities to interview for internships and full-time positions, you'll get a surprise giveaway (as long as they last).
Free Movie: Accepted
7:00 pm, Gallagher Theater, SUMC
The BOARD presents a Free Screening of the Movie “Accepted”
August 21 - Day 2
Ask Me
9 am – 3pm, UA Mall
Visit the Ask Me Information booth on the center of the UA Mall to help you navigate all of the systems and processes at the start of the year.
Army ROTC Open House
9am – 4pm, South Hall (ROTC Building)
This event will be an opportunity for prospective ROTC students and guardians to tour our building and hear all about the wonderful opportunities that Army ROTC has to offer while attending the University of Arizona and the impact it may have on their future endeavors. Refreshments will be served.
Residence Hall Move-In Help
8 am – 3 pm
See Day 1 for Details
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
Wildcat Sizzle
7 – 10 pm
Kick back and meet new friends in the grassy area outside
Park Student Union (PSU). Play volleyball and listen to music.
August 22 - Day 3
Ask Me
9 am – 3pm, UA Mall
Visit the Ask Me Information booth on the center of the UA Mall to help you navigate all of the systems and processes at the start of the year.
Shopping at Safeway, Target and Tucson Mall
10 am – 5 pm
Free shuttles leave UA every half hour from Tyndall & 5th Street and the UA Shuttle Bus Stop (Old Main & Centennial Hall).
Sponsored by Arizona State Credit Union.
The Amazing Library Race– Desert Edition 2008
1 – 3 pm, Main Library
Find out how to survive in the desert University! Meet
librarians who can help you succeed while playing a fun
game based on the TV program, “Amazing Race.” Win tons of prizes, including 3 iPods and numerous gift packages. Bring your friends, interact and learn about the library’s services and resources. We know we can help you survive!
Wildcat Welcome Barbecue
6 pm, Grand Ballroom, SUMC*
Tickets available at the event
$5 UA students, $10 others. We have a BBQ that will excite your
nose and tickle your tongue. Come see how we do it
Arizona style – including entertainment and a welcome
from University officials.
The BOARD's Comedy Corner
8:30 pm, The Cellar, SUMC
Come enjoy the campus tradition of the BOARD’s Comedy Corner improv humor. Content may contain adult themes and material.
Lights Out in the The Cellar
9:30 pm – Midnight, The Cellar, SUMC
Tuck in your parents and see how the Wildcats come out at night. The BOARD presents a "Lights Out" event featuring live music, dancing and much more.
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
August 23 - Day 4
New Spanish Majors and Parents Welcome Coffee
Saturday morning, August 23rd, 10:30 am in ML 545.
Please join us for refreshments and get to know your new Department and Faculty
Members!
R.S.V.P. to Giuliana Donnelly, Director of Undergraduate Studies, at
gdonnell@email.arizona.edu
Shopping at Safeway, Target and Tucson Mall
1 – 6 pm
See Day 3 for Details
Annual Residence Hall Association Block Party
6-10pm, UA Mall
This exciting annual event is a great way to kick off your year.
The Block Party provides students with a FREE festival of campus dining, great music and an opportunity to meet hundreds of new and returning Wildcats. Be sure to bring your roommate, friends and everyone you know. Contact RHA at (520) 621-4894 with questions. Sponsored by the Residence Hall Association (RHA) and in partnership with Arizona Student Unions.
August 24 - Day 5
Wildcat Bon Voyage Brunch
11am – 1pm, South Ballroom, SUMC
The Parents & Family Association invites you to join us for a fun-filled brunch and a chance to say a formal “good-bye” to your student. Tickets are $15/person.
Freshman Convocation
6pm, Centennial Hall
Join us the evening before classes begin for the official and formal induction of The University of Arizona Class of 2012.
Residence Hall Wing Meetings
If you live in a Residence Hall, see your RA for details.
Shopping at Safeway, Target and Tucson Mall
1 – 5 pm
See Day 3 for Details
August 25 - Day 6
First Day of Classes
Ask Me
7:30 am – 3pm, UA Mall
Visit the Ask Me Information booth at the center of the UA Mall to help you navigate all of the systems and processes at the start of the year.
Back to School Poster Sale
9am – 6pm, UA Mall
Stop by the UA Mall to choose your new room decorations. Choose from a variety of posters from movies, art, music, black & white photography and more. Sponsored by The BOARD.
Campus Computing Help
9am – 4pm, UA Mall
CCIT has a new name: University Information Technology Services (UITS ). Trying to connect to the University network or UAWiFi? Need antivirus software? Have other computing questions? UITS will get you connected with hands-on help or info-to-go!
OSCR Treasure Hunt
Thru September 12
Visit OSCR locations around campus and collect Treasure Hunt stamps. The first 200 finishers will get a free T shirt, and all completed cards will be entered for raffle prizes! For more information visit http://oscr.arizona.edu/events
Monday Madness
11am – 1pm, UA Mall
Take advantage of this buffet of games and giveaways. There will be student organization booths, local community groups, music, free Eegees and so much more. If you have the time, we have the opportunities! Sponsored by Eegees and Campus Rec.
Wildcat Night @ the Rec
6 pm – 9 pm, Student Recreation Center
Fun and fit pursuits that will stimulate your need to be active. Get Fitness, Outdoor, Intramural and Pool/Swim information. Find out about the 46 Sport Clubs that are looking for players/members. See demonstrations and get all the free stuff that you can carry. Sponsored by Campus Rec and Army ROTC
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
August 26 - Day 7
Ask Me
7:30 am – 3pm, UA Mall
Visit the Ask Me Information booth on the center of the UA Mall to help you navigate all of the systems and processes at the start of the year.
Campus Computing Help
9am – 4pm, UA Mall
See Day 6 for Details
Museum Open House
9am – 5 p, UA Museum of Art (UAMA)
Visit your University art museum during Wildcat Welcome for snacks and beverages and take a look at some great art. Eight galleries of paintings, prints and sculpture spanning seven centuries. Amazing.
Hands-On Service Project
12-2pm, The Cellar, SUMC
Come join The BOARD for a hands on service project. Have fun
and learn more about volunteer opportunities on campus and in the Tucson community.
Community Day Open House
11am–2pm, UA Mall
Various businesses and organizations from throughout the Tucson and UA community will be on hand to show you what
to do around town. Enjoy live entertainment and free stuff!
Wildcat Welcome LGBTQ Pizza Party
5 - 6:30pm, Nugent, Room 205
Join other lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) and allied students as we eat pizza and learn about all the resources available on and off campus for LGBTQ students, and find out how you can get involved. Free and Fun!
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
OSCR Treasure Hunt
See Day 6 for details
Museum Open House
9 am - 5 pm
See Day 6 for Details
August 27 - Day 8
Vendor Fair
9am - 2pm, UA Mall
Welcome Wildcats to the first fair of the semester -- kicking off to help you outfit your residence hall, your closet and your backpack without leaving campus! Get to know the businesses in the Tucson community that are ready to cater to Wildcats! Get FREE Stuff and pick up all the coupons and deals you can find.
Museum Open House
9am – 5 pm, UA Museum of Art (UAMA)
See Day 6 for Details
Wildcat Student Employment Fair: On-Campus Jobs
10 am – 2pm, North Ballroom, SUMC
The Wildcat Student Employment Fair provides students and University departments with a simple and timely way of connecting. Stop by the fair to meet over 40 campus employers! For more information and a complete listing of participants, visit www.career.arizona.edu/students/?wsef
Transfer Student Welcome
11 am – 1 pm, UA Mall Near Old Main
Transfer Students: Welcome to the University of Arizona. We want to assist you in your transition to the university. Come and meet your fellow transfer students and other student service and academic staff. We will be offering refreshments and good company. We hope to see you there!
2008 Wildcat Welcome Child and Elder Care Open House for Student Families
Noon – 1pm, 1125 N. Vine, 2nd Floor (Helen & Vine)
Welcome students with child and elder care needs! Meet staff, pick up work/life literature describing available financial, referral and sick and emergency/back-up child assistance services and enjoy light refreshments. http://lifework.arizona.edu
All You Need to Know About Being a Wildcat
4 pm, Santa Rita Room, SUMC
Discover the traditions that keep the UA alive. Learn how we became a university, why our colors are red and blue, who “Pop” McKale is, how “A” mountain got built, and if we are the Wildcats, why do we say Bear Down!?
The BOARD General Interest Meeting!
6:30 pm, Kiva Room, SUMC
Come join us for our first meeting of the semester. Learn about the Board, what we do and how to GET INVOLVED! Free food and entertainment!
The BOARD’s Salsa Dancing
7–10pm, Grand Ballroom, SUMC*
Come and join the BOARD for a free evening of salsa dancing with live music.
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
OSCR Treasure Hunt
See Day 6 for details
August 28 - Day 9
“Sea of Red”
Show everyone what kind of Wildcat you really are. Everyone on campus is encouraged to wear his or her University of Arizona red to show our Wildcat Pride. If you don’t have any red apparel, the UA BookStores carry a wide variety of items.
Go Wildcats, Bear Down!
Student Involvement Fair
10am – 1pm, UA Mall
Come find out how to get involved on campus. From sports clubs to class honoraries to service based groups. Create connections that will last a lifetime. Sponsored by the Center for Student Involvement & Leadership (CSIL) & Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA).
Groovin on the Grass
Noon – 1pm, UA Mall
FREE live music on the mall presented by the BOARD
Bear Down Ice Cream Bash
Noon – 1pm, UA Mall
“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream.” Ice cream is the best way to cool down on those hot Arizona days. We will be scooping free ice cream as long as it lasts. Show your UA spirit. Sponsored by Disability Resource Center.
Honors New Student Welcome
4pm - 6pm, Slonaker House
Incoming freshmen and transfer students who have been accepted to The Honors College are invited to meet Honors Staff, participate in activities, learn about Honors Student Organizations, enjoy free pizza, and win prizes.
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
Museum Open House
9am – 5 pm, UA Museum of Art (UAMA)
See Day 6 for Details
OSCR Treasure Hunt
See Day 6 for details
Vendor Fair
9 am - 2 pm, UA Mall
See Day 8 for Details
August 29 - Day 10
Comedy Corner
12pm, The Cellar, SUMC Cellar
Come and enjoy the oldest collegiate sketch and improv comedy troupe live! May contain adult themes and material.
Super Signing Bonus Event
8:30 am – 4: 30 pm
See Day 1 for Details
Museum Open House
9am – 5 pm, UA Museum of Art (UAMA)
See Day 6 for Details
OSCR Treasure Hunt
See Day 6 for details
Bear Down Friday
5pm - 7pm on University Blvd
Get stoked for the game with an old school pep rally on University Boulevard! Wear your UA gear, bring your whole family and prepare to BEAR DOWN! Brought to you by ASUA (Associated Students of the University of Arizona).
CATFEST2008: Eric Hutchinson
7:30pm, University Blvd
Free concert featuring hot new artist Eric Hutchinson on University Boulevard right after ASUA's Bear Down Friday! Brought to you by ASUA and the BOARD. For details www.asua.arizona.edu
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