Welcome Week Activities - 2008 Schedule of Events
Back-to-School Advising
Monday August 25 – Friday August 29
8am-5pm
University College, 450 Student Services Building
Academic advisors are available to see students on a walk-in
basis to answer quick questions about scheduling, adding
classes, general education requirements, University policies,
and more! Come get your questions answered!
First Week Panic Free
Tuesday, August 26 – Thursday, August 28
11:30am-1:30pm
UPC, Union Plaza
First Week Panic Free provides a one-stop shop for incoming
freshmen, transfer and current students to get all they need for the
school year. Students can get meal plans and learn about the
different campus organizations and services the University provides.
ASUU Tabling
Monday, August 25 – Wednesday, August 27
7:30am-11:30am
ASUU, Located throughout campus
The Associated Students of the University of Utah, your
student government, will be tabling across campus,
handing out free food, freebies, RedPages, and other
information to help make students aware of campus
events, resources, and involvement opportunities.
The One Stop Shop for U
Monday, August 25 – Saturday, August 30
Tuesday, September 2 – Friday, September 5
University Campus Store
We have your Textbooks, Computers, Software, School
Supplies, Study Guides, Backpacks, Snacks, and Drinks.
Campus Information Booths
Monday, August 25 – Thursday, August 28
7:30am – 3:30pm
Office of Orientation & Leadership Development, Located
throughout campus
Need help finding your classes? How about other
information on campus? We can help! Stop at any of
these information tables to pick up a map, ask questions,
and gain campus information. ___________________________________________________________
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21
The Residence Halls will be opening for first year students!
Ice Cream Social
8-10pm • Heritage Center
The Residence Halls Association is kicking off their
Opening Week with an Ice Cream Social for first
year Heritage Commons Residents! Come enjoy a
variety of ice cream flavors and toppings while
mingling with students living in the Residence Halls!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 22
The Residence Halls will be opening for returning
students!
Screen on the Green
8pm • Behind the Heritage Center
“Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal
Skull”
Bring your roommates and friends to a late night
movie. Don’t forget a blanket and enjoy the
beverages and popcorn provided by the Residence
Halls Association.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 23
Fan Fest
10am-1pm • Rice Eccles Stadium
Food, games and fun for all students and families!
Utah Athletic teams will be present at Rice Eccles
Stadium to meet fans, sign autographs and take a
picture with your favorite player including football,
men’s basketball and gymnastics! There will be
free ice cream, give-a-ways, prizes, posters and
much more for any Ute Fan. Free event for
everyone!
Club HC
8pm-12am • Heritage Center Patio
Bring your friends and dance the night away with a
DJ and refreshments!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24
Opening Barbeque
5-8pm • Outdoor Recreation
Volleyball, 3-on-3 basketball, horseshoe
tournament, music with a DJ, cotton candy, snow
cones, and much more!
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
Open House
11:45am-12:45pm • Hinckley Caucus Room
(OSH 255)
Everyone is welcome to come enjoy the Daily Show
and Colbert Report in the Hinckley Caucus Room.
Food will be provided!
Sorority Recruitment Information Session
5-8pm • Alumni House
Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet
representatives from all five sorority houses, ask
questions, enjoy free food, and make some friends
within the first week of school! Join us in casual
attire, anytime between 5 and 8pm, at the Alumni
House on campus.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
Fraternity Recruitment Information Session
5-8pm • Alumni House
Please take advantage of this opportunity to meet
representatives from fraternity houses, ask
questions, enjoy free food, and get to know people
from around campus within the first week of
school! Join us in casual attire, anytime between 5
and 8pm, at the Alumni House on campus.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Plazafest
10am-1pm • Union Patio
Come kick off the school year with a party for U.
Get all of your needs taken care of by meeting with
representatives from student groups all over
campus. Enjoy the live music and entertainment,
food, and great door prizes!
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
Scholarship Kick Off & Social - Greeks
8-10pm • Wolcott Street
This is a great time to meet and mingle with the
different houses of Greek row, located on the
corner of 100 S. and just east of 1300 E. If you are
interested in being Greek yourself come find out
what Greek life has to offer. We will have a live DJ
so come enjoy a night of dancing and socializing.
All students are welcome and we will have plenty
of fun, food, and entertainment for everyone.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 - THURSDAY,
SEPTEMBER 11
Sorority & Fraternity Recruitment
Union Saltair
U of U students interested in joining a sorority or
fraternity begin the formal recruitment process
today during which participants and chapters
narrow down their choices through a mutual
selection process. See www.greeks.utah.edu for
event times and more information.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
Crimson Nights
9pm-2am • Union Building
A University of Utah tradition and the biggest party
on campus! Live entertainment, great people and
FREE food! Put on by the Union Programming
Council.
WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES ARE OPEN TO ALL UNIVERSITY OF UTAH STUDENTS.
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Kick-off the school year with a party for U!
* Live music
* Giveaways and great door prizes
* Food and fun
Wednesday, September 3
10am-1pm, Union Plaza
Click Here for more information.
