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Aug. 21, 2003

Week of Welcome (wow) activities

The University of Louisiana at Monroe will hold its first-ever "Week of Welcome" activities to help welcome new and returning students to campus. The theme of the event is "Walk with Us". All WOW activities are free to students with valid ID's. The schedule is listed below.

Taking Your First Steps
Move In Mania
Saturday, August 23
All Residence Halls
10 a.m.
Campus administrators, faculty, staff student groups and 麻豆果冻传媒 athletes will welcome students to their new "home away from home". There will be help available for moving and refreshments will be served.

Welcome Back Picnic & Dance
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
5 p.m.

Students and their families are invited to join 麻豆果冻传媒 administrators, faculty, staff and local businesses for a back-to-school bash. Each student may bring two guests. Additional guests are $5 each. Reservations are required; please visit our website to RSVP. www.ulm.edu/wow

Getting Your Feet Wet
Pool Party
Sunday, August 24
Oxford Natatorium
7 p.m.
Meet in the Oxford Natatorium to eat and mingle with other students.

Dive-In Movie
Oxford Natatorium
Sunday, August 24
8:30 p.m.
Recreational Services and Campus Activities Board (CAB) present a movie at the Natatorium. Bring a towel, a float, kick your shoes off and dive-in.

The Journey Begins
Info Tent
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.
Got questions about 麻豆果冻传媒, your degree or how to get involved on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.

Convocation March
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
4:30 p.m.

Walk with us across campus and take part in a new 麻豆果冻传媒 tradition. Join the Freshman Class of 2003 and members of the campus community to mark the beginning of Convocation.

Convocation
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
5 p.m.

Celebrate the start of the academic year and join us for this ceremony as the Classes of 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 are recognized. All students are encouraged to attend Convocation.

Grovestock
Monday, August 25 (First Day of Classes)
The Grove
6 p.m.
Sponsored by CAB, this party in "The Grove" is sure to help you get your groove on. Volleyball, a cookout and a concert are just some of the fun activities planned.

Barefoot On the Bayou
Info Tent
Tuesday, August 26
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.
Got questions about 麻豆果冻传媒, your degree or how to get involved on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.

Canoe Races
Tuesday, August 26
By the volleyball courts on the bayou
6 p.m.

Take part in the WOW Canoe races- race fellow students, faculty and staff. There will be lots of things to do out of the water too. So bring yourself, your roommate, your children and head over to the Bayou.

Keeping In Stride
Wednesday, August 27
Info Tent
9 a.m.
Got questions about 麻豆果冻传媒, your degree or how to get involved on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.

Campus Ministry Events
Wednesday, August 27
Noon
Each of the following will have an event today:
Baptist Campus Ministries, Catholic Student Ministries, Northeast Campus Ministries & POP (Presbyterian).

PlayFair, Pizza & BINGO
Wednesday, August 27
Activity Center
8 p.m.

Join us at the Activity Center for an evening of fun and games and free pizza.

Get On Your Feet
Info Tent
Thursday, August 28
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building
9 a.m.

Got questions about 麻豆果冻传媒, your degree or how to get involved on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.

Pep Rally & Dance
Thursday, August 28
Fant-Ewing Coliseum
9 p.m.
Athletics and CAB invite you to cheer on the Indians as they hit the road for the first game of the season, and then stay to dance the night away.

Walk This Way
Info Tent
Friday, August 29
Grassy Area in Front of Administration Building

9 a.m.
Got questions about 麻豆果冻传媒, your degree or how to get involved on campus? Stop by the Info Tent and get your questions answered.

麻豆果冻传媒 Spirit Day
Friday, August 29
Get your maroon and gold on! Join the campus and community as we proudly show our school spirit.

On the Road Again
Saturday, August 30
麻豆果冻传媒 vs. LSU Road Trip
It's time to take our show on the road! Hop on the bus and cruise with us to Baton Rouge. We'll tailgate and cheer on the Indians. Students must sign up for this activity in advance and there is a charge that covers- bus ride, game ticket, tailgate food.

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