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2015 Schedule of UAB Welcome Week Events

Friday, August 21

Sorority Bid Day


5:30 p.m. on the Campus Green

Marching Blazers Preview Show - the marching band, color guard, dancers, and majorettes
will perform excerpts from their 2015 field show as well as traditional school songs and cheers
7 p.m. on the north end of the Campus Green

Saturday, August 22

Move-In (Freshmen)
all day at Campus Residence Halls
coordinated by UAB Student Housing and Residence Life
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select student services on hand in Residence Life Center of Blazer Hall


Welcome to UAB - "Come Cool Off and Take a Break" Get a free T-shirt (while supplies last), refreshments, and 1-year complimentary membership to the
Student Alumni Society.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the UAB Alumni House
sponsored by National Alumni Society

Men's Soccer vs. Clemson


7 p.m. at West Campus Field
sponsored by UAB Athletics

Dive-In Movie - "Avengers: Age of Ultron" - bring your swimsuit and lounge in the pool
while watching the movie

9 p.m. at the Campus Recreation Center


sponsored by UAB Student Involvement, Student Housing and Residence Life, andCampus
Recreation

WelcomeCon - a night of gaming, food, and fun with UABs gaming club, gg.UAB (a 2nd
screening of "Avengers: Age of Ultron" will run concurrently with the Dive-In Movie)
8 p.m.-2 a.m. at Campus Recreation Center - Center Court
sponsored by UAB Student Involvement & gg.UAB

Blazer Foam Party - Dance the night away at a foam party with your friends! Dress comfortably
and dont forget to bring your towel.
9 p.m. on the Rast-Blount Quad
sponsored by the Office of Student Involvement

Looking for a particular building or outdoor venue?


Check the UAB Campus Map.

Sunday, August 23

Shopping Shuttle - free transportation to Walmart on Lakeshore Blvd. and Target near
Brookwood Mall
noon-6 p.m., picking up from Blazer Hall/Camp Hall Circle
sponsored by UAB Student Services and UAB Parking & Transportation

Find Your Classes (Campus Tours) - Got a class in the HUB? HHB? HB? Yeah, it can be
confusing, but we're here to help! Take a tour of campus and learn how to decipher your new class
schedule.
2 p.m. at the fountain outside the Residence Life Center
sponsored by Student Housing and Residence Life

Welcome Back Cook-Out with the Greeks - Come for food, fun, and learn about Greek life
on campus. All students are welcome.
5-7 p.m. at Rast/Blount Quad
sponsored by UAB Greek Life

Fall Concert on the Green featuring B.o.B - The Grammy-nominated artist will be
performing a FREE concert for the UAB community. A student performer will open the show, so get there
early to get a great spot.
7 p.m. at UAB Campus Green
sponsored by UAB Student Involvement and USGA

Monday, August 24

First Day of Class


all day across campus

Got a Question? Ask a Blazer - UAB staff and student leaders will be in tents around campus
to assist students who need help finding their way.
All day across campus

Hot Dog! We're glad you're here! - free lunch for Student Alumni Society members.
Join here for only $25.
11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the UAB Alumni House
sponsored by National Alumni Society

Welcome Back BBQ - free food and games


4 p.m. on the Campus Green
sponsored by UAB Student Involvement and Black Student Awareness Committee

Bingo Night
6 p.m. at the Commons on the Green
sponsored by Student Housing and Residence Life and UAB Campus Restaurants

Tuesday, August 25

Got a Question? Ask a Blazer - UAB staff and student leaders will be in tents around campus
to assist students who need help finding their way.
All day across campus

Part-Time Career Fair - Come dressed to impress with resumes in hand. Business casual attire
(shorts and flip flops are prohibited). Complete list of attending employers available via the UAB Career
Fair Plus app.
10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Campus Recreation Center, Courts 1-4
sponsored by UAB Career & Professional Development

Student Health and Wellness Open House


11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Student Health and Wellness Center
11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Commons Plaza
sponsored by Student Health & Wellness

8th Annual Shrimp Boil


4-8 p.m. at the Commons on the Green
hosted by UAB Campus Restaurants

Freshman Convocation
7-9 p.m. at Bartow Arena (see also 2015 Freshman Discussion)
sponsored by the Senior Vice Provost for Student and Faculty Success

Wednesday, August 26

College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) Welcome Back Picnic - open to all College of Arts and
Sciences students, faculty and staff
11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Heritage Hall Patio
sponsored by College of Arts & Sciences

Pops on the Green & T-shirt Swap Cool off with a frozen treat and exchange any non-UAB
collegiate shirt for a Blazers T-shirt.
1-4 p.m. on the Campus Green
sponsored by National Alumni Society, UAB Athletics, and Barnes & Noble @ UAB

Welcome Reception for Student Leaders Student Organization presidents are invited mix
and mingle with UAB President Dr. Ray Watts and UAB Vice Presidents and Deans.
3-5 p.m.
Registered Student Organization presidents received invitations via email to this event. If you did not
receive your invitation, please email getinvolved@uab.edu.
sponsored by UAB Student Affairs

Multicultural Mixer - Learn about the Multicultural Council and ways to join all culturallybased student organizations.
6-8 p.m. at the Commons Plaza and Residence Life Center of Blazer Hall
sponsored by UAB Student Multicultural & Diversity Programs and the Multicultural Council

Thursday, August 27

Student Life Day- meet Student Organizations and enjoy free BBQ from Jim 'N Nick's.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the UAB Campus Green


sponsored by UAB Student Life

Campus Recreation 10th Birthday Luau - pig roast, traditional luau games, an inflatable
surfboard, and more. First 300 students will receive a free 10 th Birthday Luau tank top.
7-11 p.m. at the Campus Recreation Center
sponsored by UAB Campus Recreation Center

Friday, August 28

Blazer Friday - UAB family spirit day. Wear your green and gold Blazer gear all day and prepare
to enjoy games, music, and food
5-8 p.m. on the Campus Green
sponsored by UAB Athletics

Saturday, August 29

Student Leader Family Reunion - UAB Student Leaders kick-off the year with a family
reunion full of teambuilding, networking, and fun. Registration required.
Contactgetinvolved@uab.edu for more info.
1:30-7 p.m. in Heritage Hall
sponsored by UAB Student Life

Sunday, August 30

Back to School Bash - tailgate party before the soccer matches


4 p.m. at West Campus Field
sponsored by UAB Athletics

UAB Mens Soccer vs. Stetson


5 p.m. at West Campus Field
sponsored by UAB Athletics

UAB Womens Soccer vs. Memphis


7 p.m. at West Campus Field
sponsored by UAB Athletics

Other Notable Events


Monday, August 31

Umoja: New Student Welcome - Umoja is Swahili for "unity." Learn about campus
involvement opportunities and resources to help you achieve success. Free refreshments.

7 p.m. at Campus Recreation Center, Center Court


sponsored by UAB Student Involvement and Black Student Awareness Committee

Tuesday, September 1

GreekSpeak - Students who are interested in seeking membership in UABs historically AfricanAmerican fraternities and sororities should attend this informative session.
6 p.m. at Volker Hall
sponsored by UAB Student Involvement

Wednesday, September 2

UAB Night at the Birmingham Museum of Art (see also 2015 Freshman Discussion)
5-8 p.m. at the Birmingham Museum of Art
Free for UAB students, faculty, & staff. Free shuttles from Blazer Circle starting at 4:30 p.m. Final shuttle
leaves the museum at 8 p.m.
sponsored by the Senior Vice Provost for Student and Faculty Success

Thursday, September 3

International Welcome Party - official welcome event for incoming and returning
international students. All others are also welcome.
5-7 p.m. at the Patio of the Campus Rec Center
sponsored by the International Mentors

Poncho Sanchez - Hosted by UAB Artist-in-Residence Eric Essix, The Essentials is the ASCs
innovative series devoted to honoring the rich history of jazz.
7 p.m. at the Alys Stephens Center
Co-sponsored by UAB Student Life and Alys Stephens Center

Friday, September 4

Volleyball vs. FIU


7 p.m. at Bartow Arena
sponsored by UAB Athletics

Womens Soccer vs. Coastal Carolina


7 p.m. at West Campus Field
sponsored by UAB Athletics

Saturday, September 5

Volleyball Doubleheader
noon (vs. Savannah State) at Bartow Arena
6 p.m. (vs. Austin Peay) at Bartow Arena
sponsored by UAB Athletics

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