Welcome Week Holds Special Events for New Students
Updated: Sept. 19, 2002
By: Dawn Fuller
Phone: (513) 556-1823
Archive: General News
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Classes begin at the University of Cincinnati Sept. 25, but around 3,500 new students will get acquainted with the campus and each other when UC's Welcome Week is held Sept. 20-29. UC's Welcome Week features an arts kickoff with a world-famous performance artist and a free invitation to watch one of UC's most-talked about football contests of the year, even though it's a virtual sellout. New students will also be "pinning" on a new tradition at Convocation. Here are the highlights:
Friday, Sept. 20
Noon, residence halls -- Students move in.
9 p.m., residence hall lobbies -- UC's initiative to promote alcohol-free entertainment, Friday Night Live, will host an ice cream social in the residence halls.
Saturday, Sept. 21
3:30 p.m., Paul Brown Stadium -- UC vs. OSU football game
3:30 p.m., Nippert Stadium -- For those who didn't get tickets to the game, the Greek honorary society, Phi Rho Chi, invites the UC community to watch the UC/OSU game on the JumboTron in Nippert Stadium. The event is free and open to students, faculty and staff with a valid UC ID. Members of UC's fraternities and sororities are encouraged to wear their letters and promote UC's Greek organizations. Concession stands will be open.
3-10 p.m., Sigma Sigma Commons -- TKE Fest 2002 will feature four live bands, carnival games and food and begins with a campus tailgate party from 3-6 p.m. Sponsored by UC MainStreet, Mars Music, E-Campus Books, the Ohio National Guard and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. TKE fraternity members from across the Midwest are invited to join the celebration.
Sunday, Sept. 22
10 a.m.-noon, UC Hillel Jewish Student Center -- Free bagel brunch on the lawn of Hillel, located at 2615 Clifton Ave.
2-3 p.m., Shoemaker Center -- UC Convocation. Students will assemble at Nippert Stadium at 12:30 p.m. UC President Joseph A. Steger, Provost Anthony Perzigian and faculty will be wearing their academic regalia as they extend their official welcome to new students and their parents. The ceremony will have a dramatic ending as a 48' X 48' banner is raised. This is the third year for the student banner tradition to reflect UC's Just Community initiative. It's made from 192 individual flags the students designed at orientation, to reflect their idea of a Just Community. Students will also begin a new tradition as they receive their first UC pin to symbolize that they are members of the UC family. Parents, siblings and other family members of new students are invited to attend Convocation.
3-6 p.m., Campus Green/Sigma Sigma Commons -- Convocation cookout, sponsored by UC MainStreet and the office of Student Activities and Leadership Development. The food, music and entertainment is free and open to everyone attending UC Convocation.
4-7 p.m., Armory Fieldhouse -- Alpha Tau Omega 3-on-3 basketball tournament. Students can bring a team or join one when they arrive. No registration necessary. Sponsored by Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.
6 p.m., Wesley Foundation United Methodist Student Center, 2717 Clifton Ave. -- An open house with free desserts.
6:30 p.m., St. Monica-St. George Catholic Center -- A subs and ice cream social will be held after the 5:30 p.m. mass at the ministry on 328 West McMillan St.
Monday, Sept. 23
11 a.m.-noon, Braunstein, Room 201 -- Personal awareness program. New students will get an education on some serious issues outside the classroom, as UC students perform in a dramatization that addresses alcohol awareness, sexual health and safety and cultural awareness. Sponsored by UC Women's Center, the UC Wellness Center and Student Activities and Leadership Development.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., plaza in front of Langsam Library -- New students should look for people about campus wearing library nametags. If you get a token from them, you'll get a free ice cream treat from Captain Tom's Ice Cream Truck on Langsam plaza. Students also should stop by and visit the libraries. If you sign up to receive library notifications via e-mail, you could become eligible to win a $50 gift certificate from UC Bookstore.
Noon, Sigma Sigma Commons -- Campus Crusade for Christ volleyball game.
Noon, Lindner Hall seminar room 1 on the sixth floor -- Sorority interest session.
12:30-2:30 p.m., Max Kade German Cultural Center -- A special open house, open to new students who have transferred to UC.
5-6 p.m., outside Lindner Hall -- Honors Scholars cookout
5-9 p.m., Campus Green -- Volleyball and other outdoor games, as well as card games are part of game night on Campus Green, which will include dinner and beverages. The event is sponsored by UC Recreational Sports and Student Activities and Leadership Development.
Tuesday, Sept. 24
1-3 p.m., Alumni Center -- Enjoy free food, make new friends and get information on academic support services and student organizations. Sponsored by the Disability Services Office.
4-6 p.m., Sigma Sigma Commons -- UC kicks off the first citywide festival of its kind to celebrate the arts. Denny Dent, known as "The World's Only Rock 'N' Roll Painter, will perform his "two-fisted art attack" on Sigma Sigma Commons to begin the 20 Days and 20 Nights of Enjoying the Arts Festival. Rain location will be the Event Pavilion.
4-6 p.m., Practice Field, Upper Turf -- Christian Campus Ministry Welcome
5-6:30 p.m., 4000 Level Caf‚ (DAAP Complex) -- DAAP students are invited to a "create your own sundae" celebration. 5-7 p.m., Hillel Jewish Student Center -- New students are invited to join Hillel in the Sukkah for "Pizza in the Hut."
7-9 p.m., University Christian Church at 245 W. McMillan -- Free concert, featuring Andrea Summer, Five Bucks Short and Steadfast. Sponsored by Sigma Theta Epsilon.
7 p.m., 2715 Clifton Ave. -- Crosswalk worship, sponsored by Collegiate Ministry
Wednesday, Sept. 25: First Day of Classes
7:30-10:30 a.m., Wesley Foundation United Methodist Student Center, 717 Clifton Ave. Free breakfast with prayer and Holy Communion. Communion served at 7:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
8:30-10 a.m., One Edwards, Room 3144 -- Veterans Upward Bound Student Welcome. All military veterans are invited to come in for coffee.
5-9 p.m., Sigma Sigma Commons -- Program Advisory Council concert and cookout. Live entertainment by the band, Virginia Coalition.
5-7 p.m., Hillel Jewish Student Center -- New students are invited to join Hillel in the Sukkah for "Pizza in the Hut."
5 p.m., Lindner Hall Room 112 -- Women can meet with the representatives of UC's six sororities and learn about fall recruitment in October.
Thursday, Sept. 26
11 a.m.-1 p.m., McMicken Commons -- The "Cookout on the Commons" is open to the UC community and is sponsored by the Campus Ministry Association.
4-6 p.m., African American Cultural and Research Center -- Latino student welcome. Students can meet new and returning Latino students and learn about UC's Latino organizations and programs. Refreshments will be served. The welcome is sponsored by the UC student organization, Latinos en Accion.
5:30 p.m., St. Monica-St. George Catholic Center -- Introduction to "Thursday Dinners." Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., the St. Monica-St. George Catholic Ministry is the gathering place for good food and conversation. The center is located on 328 West McMillan St.
9 p.m., Sigma Sigma Commons -- No wheels are needed for this "drive-in" movie. Students can bring their blanket and watch Spiderman on the big screen under the stars. The drive-in movie is sponsored by the Program Advisory Council and MainStreet.
Friday, Sept. 27
6 p.m., 2715 Clifton Ave. -- Collegiate Ministry barbecue, followed by ultimate Frisbee at 7 p.m.
8 p.m., Upper Turf practice field -- "Bearcat Live" will feature food, music and fun. There will be a live DJ and two bands: Red Wanting Blue and Oval Opus. New students can stop by booths and learn about UC's student organizations, plus they can enjoy Larosa's Pizza and Pepsi. Bearcat Live is sponsored by the Student Alumni Council, Program Advisory Council, Sigma Phi Epsilon and RallyCats.
Saturday, Sept. 28
12 a.m., 2715 Clifton Ave. -- Midnight pancake breakfast, sponsored by Collegiate Ministry.
7:30-11 p.m., Sigma Sigma Commons -- Asian Student Welcome: A number of UC's Asian student organizations invite students to join them for a night of mingling, free food and music. The musical selections will range from Asian pop music to abstract hip-downbeat to acid jazz.
8 p.m., Hillel Jewish Student Center -- Free refreshments will be included in the evening of celebration, named "Dancing in the Streets for Simchat Torah."
9 p.m., 3035 Clifton Ave. (across from Burnet Woods) ? Alcohol-free dance party with free food, soft drinks and a chance to play Dance Dance Revolution. Sponsored by Sigma Theta Epsilon (National Christian service fraternity).
Sunday, Sept. 29
3-7 p.m., Sigma Sigma Commons -- The Akwaaba: The Black Student Welcome. The African American Cultural and Research Center presents its annual welcome for new students. All of UC's students are invited for free food, music (from the WIZF van) and fun. Rain location is Event Pavilion. Information: (513) 556-1177.
6:30 p.m., St. Monica-St. George Catholic Center -- Students are invited to a free, Italian dinner catered by Martino's Restaurant.
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